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    Arco Cafe

    4.4 (406 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Giacomo C.

    I can't say enough about this place. The food is consistently great (and authentic), portions are legit and Francesca makes you feel home. This time I can to dinner on a weekday around 6p and I'm glad I made a reservation, because within an hour the place was packed. Fried artichokes: they're like candy... If you're an artichoke lover, you can't skip them. It's a huge plate of goodies. Red focaccia: crunchy, airy, soft, flavorful, sizable... A great option to accompany your main dish. Radiatori with Gorgonzola, walnuts, peas and spicy sausage (a special of the evening): very flavorful and filling... I loved this dish! Pappardelle ai funghi porcini: very solid. There were plenty of porcini mushrooms and the pappardelle were cooked to perfection. Overall, you can't go wrong coming to this place. I still have to find an item on their menu that doesn't deliver. This is easily my favorite Italian in the city these days. Hands down. Get a reservation.

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    Dimpie S.

    Cute little restaurant in the upper west side that seems family run. Great kind service. They are attentive and treat your meal as a 3 course meal rather than giving everything at once. The food was good. It was home made for sure. The focaccia was the star of the show and airy. It was absolutely delicious. The pasta was also good. I know this is traditional food but wished the sauce had a little bit more kick to it. Overall great place to eat or get Sardinian food for those interested!

    Salmone Takeaway
    Jeremy G.

    Was missing home, and some air fried salmon, perched atop a mixture of arugula, smothered in olive oil and balsamic...looked at nearby restaurants and found Arco with a fresh menu, reasonable prices, and a healthy approach. It was well within walking distance, but it was late and I had been working all day. I buckled up, and hit the road. A brief walk later I entered the quaint restaurant sat across the street from the historic Hostelling International - New York City. Hosting youth travelers since 1990, this Victorian Gothic building designed by Richard Morris Hunt in 1883, HI NYC has aimed to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people by providing affordable, sustainable, and educational hostel experiences for youth. Anyways, back to the interior of Arco Cafe - swept with calming decor, the bar hosted and the tables were filled throughout - but pleasantly silent. The calm discussions between coworkers and girlfriends, families and buddies mix in the air like a quiet buzz of connection. The first of two ladies assisting the ensemble of gastronomes greeted me kindly, offering a menu and a glass of water after requesting take away. I selected swiftly knowing what had pulled me here. She explained without pause a fifteen minute prep time. I took the opportunity to run down the block to the nearby wine store to pick up a bottle of my favorite pairing. A quick return trip in twelve minutes, left me with exactly a three minute wait time. Like a Swiss watch. I thanked her and began my snowy journey back from where I ventured via foot. Back in my nomadic home, I opened up my packaging and found three containers. The main container, salmone, kale, red beet sauce. Number two, mashed potatoes. To perfection. Third. A bag. Rolled over as to conserve the warmth emitting from within. Two pieces of soft, nomy, warm, bread. Gone. I couldn't wait. I know I should have. But it was a principle of time. I search for my dinnerware. Which was, nowhere. I looked, everywhere. Could I have left it, somewhere? Oh no, do I dare? I dare. The lid, of which I am not scare, shall be curved into a scoop to consume these amazingly soft whipped earthapples. Thank you earthapples. You hit that spot right where the ventricular hits the atria...you know that feeling? Yeah. Home. Now, swap my arugula for kale; that's it. Game over. Heart comforted. For tonight at least. Tomorrow is a new day. And there are plenty of options on the menu.

    Susan B.

    This is a lovely small Sardinian restaurant. When you walk in you are met with a glass case with an assortment of Pasta which will be found in the menu. Some of the types are unique to Sardinia. I had a pasta dish with shrimp. It was scrumptious. I recommend making a reservation.

    Paula A.

    @arcocafenyc - Sardinian Italian Restaurant * Service - 10/10 super friendly and attentive. * Atmosphere super cute intimate setting. * What we drank: Italian Sin - Aperol, bourbon, prosecco, orange slice. Mirto Royale - Mirto (Sardinian traditional liquor) and Prosecco. * What we ate: Kale Salad - Green Kale, raisins, sliced almonds, cherry tomatoes, lemon dressing. Caeciofi Fritti - Fried artichoke hearts. Focaccia Sarda - Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Fiore Sardo cheese, dry sausage, pecorino. ‍ Gnocchi alla Montanara - Gnocchi with pancetta and mushrooms in cream sauce. Ravioli de Patete e Menta - Homemade ravioli filled with potatoes, fresh mint and Fiore Sardo cheese. * Desserts: Sebada - Fried pastry dough filled with pecorino cheese and lemon, topped with honey and powdered sugar. Tiramisú - Espresso and mascarpone. * Final thoughts We can not wait to go back! Every single bite we took was busting with flavor, authenticity, creativity and we could not stop! We left weighing in an extra 10 lbs and it was completely worth it - not only do they make their pasta FRESH in house, you can buy it to go, and make some fresh delicious pasta at home. 10/10 recommended @arcocafenyc

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    We went last night without a reservation, it was close to 8 pm. They were happy to accommodate us. We have been wanting to come here for a while, and tonight was perfect. We ordered the fritto misto and foccaica Regina pizza for starters. It was absolutely delicious. Then we tried 3 different pastas. The one with sausage ragu, the carbonara and the pesto. Each one was so fresh and so tasty. We will return very soon to try something else and save room for dessert. Thank you so much for the wonderful service.

    Dallas A.

    By itself, the food here merits 5 stars. The pasta is fresh and delicious, and the sauces and doughs used for breads and focaccias are delectable. I'd 100% come back for the food. What could definitely use improvement, or at least you should be aware of going in, is that the service is slowwww. There were only three seated tables in the restaurant, and it took us about 90 minutes from the time we sat down to the time we got the check and left (and we were not just sitting around talking). It seemed like there was only one server for the restaurant, so maybe they are short-staffed, but it certainly felt like a dragged out dining experience.

    Pappardelle ai Funghi Porcini
    Elena W.

    Wow! What a hidden gem! This is a low key restaurant that serves incredible foccacias and fresh house-made pasta. If you come before 7PM, you can walk in without a reservation (you can book via OpenTable). I came at 5:30 on a Saturday night and there was only one other party at the time, but by 7PM every table was filled. My friend and I shared for focaccia sarda and it was warm, pillowy goodness. The pappardelle ai funghi porcini was incredible, such soft and chewy pasta. I would totally get it again. My only gripe is that the tiramisu was not very good here, it did not wow me, I've had better tiramisus elsewhere. But overall, I would come back here for the amazing foccacia bread and pastas.

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    Very good food, reasonable prices, imaginative menu. Service gracious and pleasant. Neighborhood is not very inviting.

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    Excellent flavors, generous portions, the only thing I could ask for would be more vegan options!

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    Love this place - cozy neighborhood feel, delicious home-made pasta, interesting sauces.

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    $21 lunch pre fix lunch is awesome, i had the caprese and gnocchi alla montara, very good.

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    Food service and ambiance were all great, definitely going back to Arco cafe. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Arco Cafe

    Does Arco Cafe allow BYOB, and if so, is there a corkage fee?

    Hi, we do allow BYOB at the cost of $25 per bottle.

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    Milano Market

    Milano Market

    3.6
    (601 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

    wow wow wow. We went today on mother's day around noon and only waited 30 min. We got two…read moresandwiches and a few cookies, OH and tried the cheesy pasta shells (the sauce and melted cheese was everything) Also, the feel of the market is cozy and special. The staff is super nice and eager to help. It feels like a special neighborhood gem and you can really feel the family owned vibe. 1. Proscuitto burtata (amore) - fresh fresh fresh and quality ingredients. The proscuitto was perfect along with the burrata, arugula and balsamic glaze on ciabatta which was sweet mix. We were deciding on this one and the proscuitto tomato but we are glad we got this one! 2. Chicken caesar salad wrap- I think I could easily say this is the best caesar salad wrap i've had. The dressing was light and not overpowering with the mix of the chicken, croutons and outside wrap was a truly stellar combination. Very fresh and wasnt soggy one bit. the cookies: small black n white cookie, rainbow cookie and chocolate sprinkle and all were hits! my favorite was the black n white because the icing melts right off the soft cookie texture and tastes more like a cake than a cookie. All were amazing and is a must try when visiting. absolutely rec when you're on the east side!

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    Polpette 71

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    What a wonderful setting and meal on Valentine's Day. Staff was amazing and so friendly. Had very…read morelocal vibes. And oh man was the food great. Had a burrata salad that was to die for. And super tasty fried zucchini. But the real treasure was the lasagna. Can't wait to get back!

    I had a great time sitting outside the restaurant on a beautiful night the other night. Service…read morewas good, but I just didn't appreciate the chicken marsala. We ordered the chicken marsala, mussels, seafood pasta, salad, and creme brulee. Mussels were good, salad was expected, seafood pasta was okay (portion size good), but the chicken marsala's chicken didn't cut right. Chicken should be plumb, and cut cleanly with the knife, Every cut, I felt like I was tearing the chicken not cutting it, so to me it's either the chicken is bad? Overcooked? Something was wrong with the chicken. I'm so disappointed as I really was looking forward to it. Creme Brulée was huge, tasted fine. And I hate this part - all entree served with a side of rigatoni pomodoro - no substitutions. Yup - my chicken marsala came with a side of rigatoni pomodoro. Makes no sense, and maybe it's a 'bonus' but it just felt cheap, like it wasn't an entire meal, and they want you to get a $14 side of spinach cause it doesn't come with the bad chicken marsala. Yes, $28 for chicken marsala and I got two pieces of chicken that tear when I try to cut it.

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    Borgatti's Ravioli & Egg Noodles

    Borgatti's Ravioli & Egg Noodles

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    I've been coming here for years; there are a few new faces. They have the best fresh pasta, most…read morecut to order. There's ravioli. I can't make manicotti as good as theirs at home for the cost. There's a small section with groceries. They always have creative window displays. Service is helpful and can be informative.

    Now that I'm older and live in the burbs, there are things that I'm just used to sucking. Take for…read moreexample Chinese food, the best place in my current neighborhood would have closed in a month in my old neighborhood. It's the same with Ravioli. I'm used to getting ravioli from an Italian Superstore that's dotted across Long Island. Good? Yeah maybe but what I grew up with? Nah. I'm in The Bronx and I'm going to stop at Borgatti's Ravioli for our Sunday dinner. Walking into the store, it's very small. There are high glass partitions, no touching just pointing. I see the various pastas and ravioli but I want the big suckas. Small ravioli? C'Mon! I made the best red sauce that I will drown these raviolis in a sea of tomatoes. The small raviolis just can't swim in my pot! The older gentleman behind the counter asks if he can help me. I ask him to open the box and actually show me the larger ravioli. Oh baby, they are large and in charge. Why I walked out with one box still boggles my mind because I should have bought 3. I'm not in the area too often and the extra boxes would have carried me through the winter. I hand over my cash and the gentleman says God Bless to me. I'm not getting blessings on Long Island! When I came home, my wife made the perfect Sunday dinner. Those raviolis came straight from the 70s. Simply perfect. God Bless us, everyone.

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    Arco Cafe - sardinian - Updated June 2026

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