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    Altesi Downtown

    4.1 (141 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Non alcoholic strawberry mojito
    Lisa L.

    Came here for restaurant week on a Friday night with a friend. There was outdoor and indoor seating but I opted for the outdoor seating since it was a nice day. I started off with a non alcoholic drink - I think it was a strawberry mojito. It was priced at $16, which is pricey for a non alcoholic drink. I also wish they had more non alcoholic drink options. The shrimp appetizer with the orzo www absolutely divine. It was probably the best tasting shrimp that I've ever had. The char, the flavoring, the texture all were done to perfection. I was so consumed with it that I forgot to share with my friend. I also had the shrimp with tagliatelle and it was also nicely flavored. The shrimp in this dish wasn't as good as the appetizer but it was still good. I generally like the ingredients for this dish so you can't go wrong here. Lastly I had the vanilla ice cream to close out the meal. All of this for $40 was worth the money. I'd highly recommend! Just two things I would look into which is to offer more non alcoholic options and also have more than one bathroom for each gender, especially for the female restroom. But otherwise I had a great time and stayed for close to 3 hours.

    Menu
    Josh W.

    If you're looking for quality Italian food look no further than Altesi Downtown! Located in the heart of Soho, this place does everything right. A warm ambience, great staff, and a large menu make it a perfect spot for any occasion! It has the only wood burning pizza oven in Soho so don't sleep on the pizza! The Antipasto Altesi was also a highlight! There's a reason they've been in business for nearly 30 years!

    Gnocchi con Melanzana e Mozzarella
    Karen C.

    The gnocchi was *chefs kiss. The mozzarella and eggplants were a nice addition. Loved the way the mozzarella melted and stretched as my pasta warmed it up. I also had the soup of the day, a lentil soup. Nice and hot and hit the spot. Went on a Friday evening, and it was pretty busy. The restaurant walls open, so you get fresh air even indoors.

    Interior
    Angela F.

    Reserved for dinner around 6:45PM and it was surprisingly not crowded for a Saturday night! Not a huge con but it was pretty cold that day but they kept the door open so I was freezing throughout my meal. I noticed the table next to me was also cold because they were wearing their puffer/down jackets even while eating LOL. We ordered: Polpo $23 Brussel sprouts with pancetta $12 Linguini $34 Tagliatelle $25 Pappardelle $28 The polpo came with one piece of octopus tentacle and a potato salad. It was pretty okay! The sauce on it was light and very citrusy. The brussel sprouts were my favorite! It's crispy and you can lightly taste the pancetta on it. The pasta came in a decently sized portion! It wasn't too salty. The lamb was soft and the pasta had good texture. It came with ricotta cheese and I felt like it was the perfect touch. Who can resist more cheese on their pasta?? Overall, food was decent and prices were OK. I just wish I wasn't shivering throughout my whole meal so I could've ate a little more comfortably.

    Emily F.

    I wasn't a fan of the pasta I got but the drinks are good, and the servers are polite. I liked the Caesar salad appetizer as well.

    Lobster. Shrimp, scallops, cuttlefish
    Erin H.

    Always fabulous. Went with friend and got pastas and fish and look forward to returning

    Lamb
    Arshey R.

    Went here for restaurant week and it was disappointing. The food plating was beautiful but the taste was not that great. Starting with the burrata, very standard, everything that you expect burrata to taste like minus I think the raisins or something that was in it. Next the lamb, super soft texture but not very flavorful, pretty bland and the veggies were also quite bland -not the onions tho, they were great lol. We didn't even arrive that late but they had already sold out of the desserts for restaurant week so I settled for a raspberry dessert. This was the best part of the meal and I dont even like raspberry so I ate around it. I mean, my expectations weren't high to begin with but my friend's was and she was pretty disappointed. It was great to try but wouldn't come back again.

    Joy S.

    Located right on Spring Street, Altesi is easy to get to and with its corner location offers a very large outdoor seating area. We popped in on a Sunday around noon and brunch was in full swing. Fortunately we grabbed a table outside without a wait. Lovely outdoor tables and seating areas, if the is weather is nice, definitely take a seat outside. We skipped the brunch menu and opted to share three items off the regular menu. A sampling of the three oysters that were offered that day, Carpaccio di Manzo and a lobster asparagus salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. It was a lot of food, but it was light and didn't leave us feeling overly full. Great oyster selection, all three were thoroughly enjoyed. The carpaccio was melt in your mouth tender and well accents. But the asparagus lobster salad was the standout. Not only was it beautifully plated but the flavors were perfect together. There was also no shortage of lobster. Service was a little slow, they seemed to maybe be a little understaffed. That said, it wasn't slow enough that we got frustrated and the staff was very courteous. It can get a bit expensive when you start ordering multiple plates, but the pricing is on par with similar restaurants. Definitely a place we would go back to, it also is definitely a great place to grab brunch.

    Lobster linguine
    Queenie R.

    Food at Altesi was amazing. From appetizer to desert 10/10. Me and my friend enjoyed every bite and even my cocktail drink "lychee martini" was sooooo good! I know there's tons of restaurants in nyc but I would highly recommend this place.

    Deceiving sign! $30 boozy brunch + the price of your entrée $16. Not worth it!
    Madeline A.

    WAYYYY OVERPRICED!! This review is for their $30 bottomless brunch. MOST expensive boozy brunch I've ever done and overpriced for what was offered. Be careful and make sure to read the menu carefully. The bottomless brunch is $30 (for DRINKS ONLY) and you must purchase a $16 entrée. I was under the impression you got drinks and an entrée for $30. So it was quite a surprise when we got the check. This surprise must be common because several servers were quick to run over to show us the precise wording on the menu. That being said, it was the MOST expensive boozy brunch I've EVER done! There were only 6-7 basic options to choose from and portion sizes were fairly small. The drinks were strong, but we had to ask for refills a couple of times....and there was no one else in the restaurant. I ordered the pizza which was thin crust with two over easy eggs on top; just average. My friend had the carbonara dish which she enjoyed. They offered complimentary bread which was served with some kind of hummus or white bean spread. Overall, I will not be back! I realize this is Manhattan and I am willing to pay for high quality food and service, but I do not think the quality of the food and the portion sizes were worth the prices. Skip it!

    Fettuccini
    Alexa S.

    Hello Yelpers! Today I had dinner at Altesi on Spring Street and it was a great experience from beginning to end. The waiter was an absolute delight. The ambiance was super chill, which was awesome after a long day. There were only about five patrons so my food came out pretty quickly and it was fresh. I ordered the fettuccine and sprouts on the side. They were equally delicious. The Alfredo sauce was just right. The Brussel sprouts had small pieces of pancetta that added an awesome flavor. Lastly I ordered a cappuccino, which was also made to perfection. I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic night out or a chill time with yourself or a friend.

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    This neighborhood mainstay of many years is a great place for a tasty meal, great wine, and fantastic friendly service. Highly recommend.

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