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Audace

4.6 (44 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Today's special, fettuccini with truffles.
Mila T.

We absolutely loved this place. The atmosphere is very chill, non intrusive, everything runs very smoothly and professionally. Giuseppe is an absolute delight! Charming, as all real Italians are, knowledgeable with his recommendations and a true professional, his team is also very good. The food was beautifully prepared. Their pizza was light as a feather with tons of flavor, the fried calamari/shrimp dish was on point, as was the Cesar salad. As for the pasta and dessert, all I can say is Mama Mia!

Alex D.

Had my wife's surprise birthday party and I have to say... despite expectations being high they absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was next level... cacio e pepe was creative and an interesting take on a classic. Marinara pizza... again next level stuff. The mixed drinks were also phenomenal ranging from classics such as the paper plane and limoncello to more imaginative drinks such as the pornstar martini. Our waiter... I feel guilty for not remembering his name.... he was amazing. Charming, welcoming... he made the experience truly an experience.

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Andrea H.

Had a fabulous lunch here! Our flight was cancelled so we had a day in NY. It was our son's birthday so we were able to see him and take him for lunch. Located on 26th and Park it was close enough to my son's apt that he could sneak away from work and have a nice lunch. Audace is an upscale Italian restaurant. Elegant and refined, it's a special place with excellent service. All the pasta is homemade and the kitchen only uses the freshest ingredients. RUCOLA Salad- fresh crisp Arugula with cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and a light delicious lemon dressing. We added grilled shrimp and it was excellent. Linguini Vongole- fresh homemade linguini in a white wine sauce topped with fresh clams. This dish was special and the crisp Italian bread was perfect for dipping. Margherita Pizza - wood burning ovens gave this a crisp crust. The sauce is made with San Marzano tomatoes and topped with fresh basil and imported fior di latte fresh mozzarella. Truly an elevated take on the classic Margherita pizza. We couldn't have asked for a better more enjoyable lunch to have with our son. When I'm on the east side this is top on my list.

Spaghetti al pomodoro - my husband loved it but I thought it was just ok
Tansy W.

Cute little Italian spot in the basement of a hotel. We went on a Saturday night around 4:30/5pm and it was empty (when we left there was only one other party). For highlights, we enjoyed the Caesar salad (good but not the best I have had) and the margherita pizza (def order a pizza). I was less impressed with the pastas - we got one of the homemade pyramid shaped ones (forget the name) and the spaghetti ala pomodoro. I didn't love either but my husband loved the latter. I may have just ordered the wrong dishes and would def be happy to come back to try some of the other pastas.

Tiramisu
Shane P.

delivered a truly exceptional dining experience. The service was outstanding from start to finish -- attentive without rushing us, and genuinely warm. The whole evening felt like an authentic, high-end Italian meal, from the full-bodied wine to dishes that perfectly complemented both the ambiance and the conversation. We were able to take our time, enjoy each course, and settle into an experience that felt thoughtful and beautifully paced. Highly recommend.

pomodoro
Hannah L.

Audace delivers a perfectly balanced experience between formal and homey. The food stands out with bold, clean flavors and beautifully executed dishes that show real attention to detail. Every course tastes fresh and intentional. The service is warm, quick, attentive, and never rushed, adding to the comfortable, elevated atmosphere. Their wine selection is impressive, with pairings that genuinely enhance the meal rather than overpower it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a starting point to a night out in NYC.

Spaghetti al pomodoro
Jacob K.

I was iffy about making a reservation here given they only had 7 reviews. But we took a chance and were very happy we did. This is a new-ish Italian spot that is run by true Italians. In a city filled with Americanized Italian, this was a culinary experience that actually tastes like Italy. From start to finish, all the food was excellent. We started with a frito misto and the calamari + shrimp were very fresh and perfectly cooked. We had their margherita pizza for our second course which was honestly amazing. From the sauce to the cheese to the EVOO + basil, it tasted like pizza from a local shop in Italy. We finished with 2 pastas -- their cacio peppe dumplings and spaghetti pomodoro -- both were excellent. Especially the cacio peppe which was in a homemade dumpling. Ambiance was nice and service was good enough. If you want an authentic taste of Italy, come here. You won't be disappointed

Tortello Cacio e Pepe
John C.

I had the Rucola salad which was delicious, light and flavorful. My waiter Enzo recommended the Tortello Cacio e Pepe which was absolutely amazing. A smaller size portion was perfect with the salad. I was surprised by the rich flavor of the sauce. Truly a great find.

Nebbiolo wine in Zalto glasses
Tiffany L.

The quality of service here is incredible! We were helped by Ciro throughout our meal, and he made it a very sweet and memorable dinner. I came here for dinner as a party of two on a Friday night (we made reservations but the restaurant was half empty since it's still pretty new). We were seated downstairs and took the stairs down, although there is also an elevator available (which we took back up after our meal). The restaurant is pretty spacious and has nice mood lighting. The restrooms are also well stocked with soap and lotion. I liked how I could see one of the chefs making pizza from where I was seated. The music was also nice; some of the songs were jazz covers of contemporary songs. We ordered: - Negroni (5/5) it's not on the menu, but it should be! - Hazelnut Old Fashioned (5/5) this was my first time trying hazelnut infused whiskey and it was incredible - Radicchio salad (1/5) honestly this was totally my fault for ordering the wrong thing because I saw "pear" and got excited, and it didn't register with me that radicchio is pretty bitter / Gorgonzola is a blue cheese - Bufala pizza (4/5) the tomato sauce was so fresh and it was really cool that the crust was stuffed with ricotta. Honestly this dish was so filling I had to not finish all the crust because I would have been too full for the risotto - Risotto porcini e tartufo (4/5) Ciro divided this dish with such care. He scooped each of us a portion of the risotto then slapped the plate to flatten it out before using forceps to place the truffle on top - Nebbiolo wine (4/5) Ciro recommended this which paired very well with the risotto since this was dry, and he mentioned the grapes are from the same region as risotto I think. The wine was served in fancy Zalto glasses We also received complimentary bread and butter at the beginning of our meal as well as little glasses of Meletti Amaro at the end of our meal. We paid with In Kind which took $30 off our meal and gave me about $25 back in InKind credits. All in all, I had a great time and would love to come back to try a tomato-based pasta next time!

My experience at Audace was nothing short of fabulous. If you've been to Italy and are looking for authentic, delicious food you need to come have dinner! There are far too many mediocre Italian places. I'm still dreaming of the vongole and the tortelo-absolute perfection. Just like being in Italy. One of the owners was there and he was genuinely polite and kind and a true example of excellent hospitality. This meal was truly perfect in every way start to finish which is not very common anymore. Service-excellent. Food was mouthwatering fabulous. Wine was excellent. I will make a point to come here every time I can. I hope they stay around forever. More restaurants should be this great. Grazie mille, buonissimo!!!

Nocciola cake
Jill O.

FABULOUS! Our reservation was honored perfectly on time. Our server, Mauro, was exceptionally attentive as were all the other servers. Do not miss the nocciola cake. You can thank me later! Can't wait to return.

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