A quaint Italian restaurant with delicious fresh pasta and delicious dishes. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly and the dishes were amazing. Will definitely be back. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen had quickly become the pre-theater go-to for my boyfriend and myself! We'll-priced, generously sized portions, and walking distance to all the major Broadway theaters, this place is worth a spot on your Rolodex! The restaurant itself is small and fills up quickly, so be sure to book a reservation! We've tried a number of the dishes over our visits, including the cheese and meat platter (which is HUGE!), crab and shrimp cakes (yum!), calamari (solid), and shrimp scampi (also yum!). You also probably can't go wrong with any of the pasta dishes. I tried a truffle gnocchi special on one visit which while very rich (and I could only eat about half), was well worth it for any truffle fan! The fettuccine ai Funghi is another (perhaps lighter) choice for any mushroom lover. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - FETTUCCINE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND TRUFFLE OIL - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent food, service (very accommodating), ambiance (warm, welcoming). Have been there a number of times and it never disappoints. I've had grilled octopus, lamb shanks, mushroom bruschetta. We keep coming back. They kept us, a party of twelve, very happy read more

Love this neighborhood gem. Food is reliable and staff is friendly. Perfect for when you have a pasta craving! Love the dark and rustic ambiance. Perfect casual date night spot. read more

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We went to Aria for a friend's birthday and sat in the corner. Usually it's packed but we were there on a rainy Monday. The waitress was very enthusiastic. My friend is gluten free and she said anything can be ordered with gluten free pasta. I ordered clams fettuccine and it was very nice indeed. The portion was good too. The wine was fine. The staff brought a birthday cake on a fireworks looking candle which looked dramatic but kind of wonderful. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - TAGLIATTELLE BOLOGNESE - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was great. From the start everything was great. The wine we chose was perfect for us. We started with the shrimp scampi and grilled eggplant, which by the was my absolute favorite! We then also ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and one of their specials, which was a truffle gnocchi dish. The tagliatelle was good, but the gnocchi hit the spot for me. So rich, flavorful, and just delicious. I probably would have been happier splitting the gnocchi because the entire dish might be a bit to rich for one sitting, but I loved it! Would love to come back to try other dishes for sure. read more

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This place is in the Heart of Hell's Kitchen and has such a warm friendly environment, Mark is one of the nicest people around and will always accommodate. The food price point is below average for the area so the cheque is very affordable and the food is STUNNING, every time. We go for the Branzino and Lamb Shank Risotto every time lol and it's always CONSISTENTLY good. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A friend invited me to have dinner here in a Saturday night. The place is very warmly and decorated. Great atmosphere and lights inside.. our server was amazing: super knowledgeable, sweet and professional. He explained all the specials and was always around checking us. Good very good. Steak and lamb shank very tender and cooked perfectly. Same do dessert.. so good. A wonderful experience read more

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Aria is a sister restaurant with 2 similar locations nearby. So if you see multiple places with the same menu, that's why! We ordered the tuna tartar. It was a large portion atop avocado. It was very creamy and the toasted bread they served it with was a necessary balance. They only give you two pieces so if you need more, I'm sure they will be happy to give you more. It was lemony, fresh, and well balanced. We also got the mussels appetizer. This was a good portion, but not large. There was no overwhelming flavors, everything blended well. It wasn't the most flavorful dish, but this didn't bother me as again, I thought it was well balanced. It also comes with a small side of bread, so again more may be needed. As an entree we ordered the gnocchi with tomato sauce. This was an incredibly satisfying dish. It was a good size that didn't leave me over full like some italian restaurants will with their hefty portions. I enjoyed the fresh mozzarella cubes served with it. Again, this was an incredibly well balanced dish and nothing stood out as overwhelming, it all blended together well. It felt very home made and fresh like it was a portion cooked for me. Finally for dessert we got the flourless chocolate lava cake. It was a rich dark chocolate filled cake accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cake itself has the taste of flourless cake which isn't my favorite but it has such a large amount of filling that I was able to distract with the rich, smooth, dark chocolate molten taste. If you aren't the biggest dark chocolate fan, this may be overwhelming. Finally we had a nice glass of italian Cabernet that was a delicious heavy pour. We went on a weeknight so we could sit right away and were served quickly and by multiple people. The modern pop music wasn't obnoxious or too loud but made the atmosphere fun and relaxed. The decor and interior is very pretty with a rustic italian wine bar vibe. read more

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Food - was really lovely. Well seasoned plates with fresh ingredients. Prices were also reasonable. Service - the manager was enthusiastic and shared his recommendations (which were fantastic). Only complaint was that it was incredibly loud. Nothing you can do as it was a small space, but we had to half-yell the entire time there. read more

After a weary evening of elbowing our way through crowds during the peak of NYC tourist season, our dinner at Aria felt like immersion into the Fountain of Youth -- I left feeling rejuvenated and light, with a spring in my step. It's located in a more residential area within the hustle and bustle of Manhattan with a romantic, cozy ambiance. We are not usually mushroom enthusiasts outside of the Shake Shack shrooms, but the mushroom bruschetta here may have converted us. Pasta dishes are flavorful and filling; the free bread is soft and dangerously easy to keep eating. I'm glad I'm only a temporary visitor to this little street, because if I lived here, God only knows how many carbs I'd be eating on a weekly basis ... read more

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Aria Wine Bar Ratings: 4.4/5 Food: 4.5/5 - Decided to try out this restaurant, because I had an amazing time at their sister restaurant directly across the street called Briciola. I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese, and I enjoyed it every single bite, but just wished that the pasta was a little bit more firm and chewy. The meat sauce was on point, and I absolutely adored it; there were big chunks of meat, fresh pasta sauce and super tasty. My comfort food for sure. My friend got the Porcini Risotto, and we were both pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The sauce was quite creamy, risotto was cooked to perfection, and we were insanely shocked by how strong the mushroom flavors were in that dish. The cheese topped on the risotto was a game changer too, but it got a bit heavy towards the end of the meal. Great pasta. Ambiance: 4.75/5 - Lovely atmosphere for a date night if you are looking for some good Italian food in Hell's Kitchen area. It was super cute, intimate, and welcoming; dimly-lit with many candles lit up. I love the open cocktail bar, open windows, spacious interior, and all the wine bottles hanging on the walls, very aesthetically looking. Another wine cellar type of feel. I would recommend to sit inside for a full experience, but outdoor seating is available. Price: 4.5/5 - The porcini risotto and tagliatelle bolognese were both $16 each. The total came up to be around $40 after tax and tips. The portions are decent sized at a very reasonable price. I thought this place was definitely a steal and worth of a try for some decent pasta. Service: 3.75/5 - Had an average dining experience, and they probably need an upgrade here. I think there is a lack of people working and super busy, so I did not feel like we were well taken care of. We asked for the specials, and the server said there weren't any, but later came back and said there was. We had to ask for our complimentary bread and water as well. After the food came out, our server never checked-in on us anymore until we had to pay. Overall, service was a bit lacking here for sure compared to their sister restaurant. BLUF: Love the ambiance and pasta here, and would return for the food and wine. Despite the lack of good customer service, but its understandable. This is another hidden Italian gem in Hell's Kitchen that is worth trying out if you are a pasta fan. Please add it to your list, and order their Porcini Risotto and Tiramisu. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Porcini Risotto (top) & Tagliatelle Bolognese (bottom) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Aria is becoming my go-to in the neighborhood. Great food and an excellent array of Italian wines by the glass in addition to bottles. Tonight I sat next to a couple visiting from Italy who proclaimed everything was perfect. They're not wrong. read more

Sweet Spot . In the mist of the tourist crowd , theater goers is a lovely quite place ,, takes you from Hell's Kitchen to tuscany , The decor rustic but with a touch of NYC ( NY subway tiles ) . Intimate not small . I enjoyed the crisp Lucia white wine to complement my lobster ravioli , for dessert chocolate lava cake , not my choice , i would have preferred the panna cotta or tiramisu. the portion are small but adequate . all absolutely delicious!! I would give the wine A 91 wine spectator score ! server pleasant . Place was full at 1:00 pm on a Sunday but not noisy . Will come back again . read more

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Aria was such a delight. The food was authentic, homemade and delicious. The attentive service and attention to detail was lovely. The atmosphere was cozy and felt like you were in Italy. read more

Overpriced $20 pasta that is bland, coupled with the texture, I felt like I was eating frozen meal heated up in microwave. I don't understand how the fettuccine with mushrooms is their most popular dish...the other dishes must be really terrible then. Staff was rude and snappy. Severely disappointing business. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - FETTUCCINE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND TRUFFLE OIL - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A quaint Italian restaurant with shareable dishes. The food was delicious and the service, top notch! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Stop in if you are in the area! read more

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I've lived in the area for quite some time, and I've never been to Aria Wine Bar. I went on a Sunday night, and now I'm sad this was the first time. This is a super friendly establishment. They were super accommodating as we went to a few other spots on the block that were not accepting any customers as it was after 10 pm. Aria accepted us with open arms. They make really tasty cocktails, and their meat and cheese board had a couple of gems, including the bresaola. The ambiance is fabulous as well, sort of modern rustic. Looking forward to going back again! read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Platto di Salumi and Formmagi (Meat and Cheese Platter) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great courteous service in a cute setting. Delicious old school Italian. Classic but not pretentious.

Took 4 of my foodie friends out to an Italian place none of them had been before and Aria did not disappoint! We started off with the Bruschetta, Polpette Pomodoro & Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes appetizers to split and then all got our own pasta dishes as our mains. I ordered the seafood pasta special of the night and it was hands down the best seafood pasta dish I've had in my 8 years of living in NYC - a variety of fresh seafood, tasty white wine sauce, pasta made in house. And to top it all off, dessert delivered just as strongly. You can find tiramisu on many a menu throughout the city, but Aria's tiramisu is on a whole other level - it's almost worth the trip just for that item! Shout out to our server, Mark - promised him he'd see this review come through. He helped make the experience an overall 5 out of 5 stars. read more

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Once again, Aria did not miss. This is becoming mine and my families favorite neighborhood spot. Every time my parents come to visit they ask me to make reservations here! We get basically every single app on the menu, the grilled octopus is our favorite along with the lamb chops! The seafood special, black truffle gnocchi, and lamb shank with risotto are unreal! Those three dishes are a must try when you go to Aria! And Mark is always a delight to see! Can't wait to come back! See you soon read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great neighborhood bar and restaurant that we wandered into on a cold Wednesday evening. While we didn't eat dinner we sat a the bar and enjoyed a couple of appetizers and some wine. We ordered the Mushroom bruschetta and the proscuitto and burrata plate. Both were excellent! Add a salad or pasta and viola! you have a full meal! hahaha! We were just wandering around at 5 pm looking for a bar to have a glass of wine. Why we ordered more than 1 appetizer is beyond me since I just wanted a little nibble to go with my wine. But glad we did a little sampling of their fare! (The folks sitting next to us had a couple of pasta dishes and they smelled and looked wonderful!) Our bartender was busy, however he served us promptly and checked on us a couple times to make sure we were ok while filling table orders. He did a great job of juggling. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We've put this on our list of places to go back to to have dinner when we are back in NYC. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Pre-dinner beverage - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I come to NYC at least a couple of times a year. I'm always on the lookout for places with great food and reasonable prices--especially places that welcome women who love to eat alone and read. With Aria I've hit the jackpot. The food is delicious with good prices. The pastas are house made. Sauces fresh and tasty. The bolognese is to die for. A large selection of fresh salads and appetizers. The minestrone soup, swear to god, is the best minestrone soup I've ever tasted--and I'm from San Francisco, no stranger to good Italian food. Tonight I had the branzino special--a filet, pan grilled, on mashed potatoes and spinach. Oh my. The staff is exceptionally attentive. There's a tiled bar where single diners can eat very comfortably. Cozy dining room for couples and groups as well. Thanks to Mark and Katarina for treating a single traveler with such kindness. The bus staff is also amiable and helpful. I visit NYC frequently for work and fun and I'm now a devoted Aria regular customer. read more

Oh. What happened? This was a NYC destination restaurant for me. Sent so many people there in the last year and never received the enthusiasm back from them I thought the restaurant deserved. Now I know why. First time back in NYC since the pandemic and was so excited to eat here again. Maybe when you return to a restaurant years later, you shouldn't be happy to still see the same menu items being offered. So average. So uninspired. So bland. The introduction I'd really like to make is "Salt meet Aria. Aria meet salt." read more

You know it's good when you forget to take photos. Aria has been the go to restaurant for my friends and I for years. At least twice a year, I make sure to visit. Black Truffle Gnocchi is ordered every single time. It's always good and consistent. Prosciutto and burrata is also ordered every time. Delicious. Today I tried their Vongole Oreganate (baked clams), and they were yummy. Maybe 5 clams served with sautéed spinach. We also special ordered fried calamari which was average. Disappointed that they were out of octopus. Limited capacity due to Covid. Heated outdoor seating available. Tables are spaced but no partitions. Staff is friendly but seemed to be spread thin since they had to serve both indoor and outdoors. Great wine selection. Try the barbera d'asti. read more

Have driven by Aria on 51st multiple times and it's always packed. Now I know why .. had the chance to sit in for dinner and Mark, the General Manager, was welcoming and dynamic! Food choices were excellent .. Mark recommended the grilled octopus and capers appetizer .. it was exceptionally seasoned and perfectly grilled. Followed up with a grilled lamb chop in a balsamic glaze .. just perfect .. and paired with a light Italian red. Well priced .. excellent service .. and a great vibe inside. We will return ! read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - GRILLED LAMB CHOPS - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Walked in without a reservation on a Saturday night around 9:30pm about 6 months ago (we were a party of 4). The hostess was unable to seat us at a table because it was very busy so we sat at the bar. It's really hard for 4 people to have a conversation at such a long narrow bar so we politely begged the nice female hostess for a table and haha boom-- success! She worked some magic and was able to sit us in a tight space by the window & we were grateful nonetheless. Got to experience the food which was just okay. Ordered a bottle of red that was recommended by our server which was also a bit lackluster. Love the ambiance though. Had an average experience (great customer service but food was lacking) hence my average 3 star review. read more

I go there coz I love their lamp chop and meatball. Their village one is better but I've been to their midtown one but vibe is not the same. read more

DELICIOUS! Staff are so nice and the ingredients are so fresh and the pasta is just hands down so yummy I want to try everything that this restaurant has to offer! read more

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Friendly service and great food. Reasonable portion sides. Convenient location near the theater district.

I try to go with the flow when it comes to bad service--sometimes things happen and it's no one's fault. But I found my experience at Aria to be pretty disrespectful. Tl;dr--reservations made here have no value. I had reservations at 6 pm a few weeks back, booked several weeks out, and we showed up on time. We were told "just one minute" by the hostess who then disappeared. There were about a dozen people waiting outside on a cold November night, and it was positively packed inside. Very disorganized--everyone kept trying to flag her down to get seated, and people kept wandering over from their sister restaurant across the street as the hostess there was telling them they could get a table here. Every party was told "just one minute," which is when we started to realize something was amiss. After waiting about twenty minutes, only one group, who also had a 6 pm reservation, was seated. We finally pressed her on when we could get our table, and were met with excuses and an extremely rude tone. She finally decided it would be about twenty more minutes, so... 40 minutes after our reservation. We had a show to catch at 8, so we left and found another restaurant around the corner. I think we dodged a bullet as it would have been stressful to get food on time given the general chaos inside and out. I don't recommend coming here if you value your time. read more

What a gem!!! So happy to have this spot in the theater district! Fantastic ceasar salad, delicious flank steak and yummy pasta! Mark the GM was incredibly lovely and we took his rec for a beautiful bottle of their Barbera d'asti wine Bummed I didn't try the truffle gnocchi special but belly was full :) Must visit!!! read more

Don't look any further for something good to eat. THIS IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE! Okay, so I'm a VA Native visiting the Big Apple for the weekend and wanted to eat good. Someone suggested this place and I don't know what made me decide to come here out of the 1 million restaurants in NYC but I am SO glad I did. My boyfriend and I got here around 4:40 PM and were able to be seated without a reservation. I am glad we got there early bc the small space filled up quickly! We ordered the calamari appetizer which was in this really delicious tomato sauce. For my entree, I got the traditional lasagna and my honey bun got the lobster ravioli. WHEN. I. TELL. YOU. THIS. FOOD. WAS. AMAZING. First bite of the lasagna and my eyes rolled back in my head.THATS how good it was. There's meat sauce and there's Sunday gravy and THAT was cooked with gravy. My goodness. So tasty! My boyfriends lobster ravioli was also super delicious! Though the portion sizes looked small, they were so filling. I was struggling to finish my last two bites. However we had room for dessert and decided to go with the cheesecake. The top was bruleed and it came with a scoop of ice cream and glazed strawberries. Ugh. Delicious! read more

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Sit on the "bartender" side of the bar... Order the Malbec wine... Order the deeeelish lamb chop tapas... Order the deeeelish octopus entree.... Order the deeeelish steak (medium) brunch item... Dope spot for a chill encounter... Dope spot for a coworker pow wow... Dope spot, period. read more

This is such a cute neighborhood wine / Italian restaurant. I loved the space itself - it was very open with beautiful wine shelves. I came for lunch and ordered the appetizer crostini with octopus. It was okay and I did like the pesto sauce on the side that you can to it - though it's something I probably wouldn't order again because it was lacking a little in flavor. For my main, I got the tortelli with prosciutto and peas which was fantastic. The pasta was soft and had a great cheesy flavor. They also included one large piece of prosciutto which was very tasty. Our waiter was also very friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. I would definitely come back again. read more

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I walked around to see a place with Italian food. But for me, an important atmosphere saw this nice aura and stopper for pasta. Nice place. Tasty pasta. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Like it. Thank you! read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - Pasta Tartufo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place was alright, I expected more. The lunch special is a nice deal but it's kind of dumb that they serve the wine in tiny shot glasses if you don't buy a bottle. A glass of wine here ranges from $11 upward so it's not cheap. I've never seen that in an authentic Italian place. I expected the fettuccine mushroom to have a creamier sauce or more of a mushroom taste because of the truffle oil but it tasted kinda muddy. I tried the gnocchi from my coworker which was AMAZING. They were soft and tender with blocks of mozzarella topped. The bruschetta was amazing for mushroom lovers and I can eat it all day! The mussels had an amazing white wine sauce but the actual mussels were pretty fishy. I wouldn't order it again. The calamari appetizer had olives in it with a tomato sauce and was pretty good! Moving on to service, I think there needs to be an upgrade. We didn't get any extra cheese and had to ask for it but it seemed there was only 1 guy truly working, the older male. He was running around serving, making drinks, and bringing orders to the table. The 2 young female hosts were just standing by the door having a conversation. My friend got up to get the salt and pepper himself since the food was getting cold. Overall, I would potentially give this place another try for the lunch special! read more

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Overall, a good experience. The wine amounts were great and the prices we reasonable. I took off a star because the pasta left much to be desired with regard to flavor but the caprese I got was pretty good. read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - BUFFALO MOZZARELLA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AND BASIL - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered pasta and a side for lunch and the taste was good - the flavor was there and the portion of meat to pasta is right too. The veal meat is actually really fresh and soft, which is really pleasant to eat but the sauce is a little bit too much and the oil that is used to mix the sauce is a bit too much too, leaving the pasta more and more oily as time goes by. The brussels sprouts taste decent too but it is a little bit too soft for my liking- if it can be a little bit more crunchier, it will be better! read more

Aria Hell's Kitchen - BRUSSEL SPROUTS and GARGANELLI WITH OSSO BUCO - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food, ambiance me and my wife made this please our weakly cozy Italian, I'm going against my best judgement bc I don't want it to get to busy but this please needs 4.5 / 5 stars as an accurate depiction, try the bread and the bolognese read more