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    Borgo

    4.0 (84 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Gab G.

    Made a reservation for a Friday night before a show. I tried: + Spring lettuces + Fava puree + Ravioli with sheep's milk ricotta and English peas + Fettuccine with guinea hen ragu + Rhubarb tart Food was good, but nothing really stood out except the dessert. Overall this place fell flat for me - not sure it should be THAT high up on the NYT 100 best list. Service was great though.

    Lasagna
    Hayden S.

    It was ok! I know this place got a bunch of awards but it wasn't really anything special. Food was ok, I feel like it was normal Italian food but mostly not memorable. I wouldn't come here again for the price and average quality. I went in with high expectations but overall fell flat.

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    Ali M.

    Seems like for several months in 2025 the folks at the New York branch of The Infatuation blog could not stop chattering about Borgo. So, one cold Friday evening in December 2025 I schlepped over to this unremarkable Rose Hill address to see what all the fuss was about. I was pleasantly surprised to be seated solo without a reservation in 15 minutes, and overall enjoyed the restaurant's experience. Think of Borgo as a hipper, younger, cozier sibling of Hudson Yards' Ci Siamo, and with better lighting. Service at both spots is excellent and both feature dishes from Northern and Central italy. When it comes to ambience, Borgo edges out Ci Siamo because the latter can sometimes feel as if one is dining in an airplane hanger. I just wish that some of the mains were less expensive. Nonetheless, I look forward to my next visit to Borgo!

    Sarah B.

    Branzino is a 10/10 and the espresso martini that the bartender prepared was extremely gourmet! Highly recommend. This place is a gem!

    chicken milanese
    Jenny Z.

    Came here for a work lunch and it was suprisingly pretty decent! It was pre fixe seven courses and it was so much food. Service was a bit on the slower side though for lunch time. If I were to come here again, I would highly recommend the beets and endive salad as starters, and the branzino and risotto as main. The risotto was not too heavy and perfectly al dente, with a nice smooth flavor. Chicken milanese was good but a bit bland. Dessert was also decent but definitely richer, but extremely satisfying nevertheless. Only sort of miss was the arancini - it was extremely alright. Nice ambiance inside, a bit more on the formal side.

    Sonali K.

    We went to Borgo for my husband's birthday and had a wonderful evening. We were seated in a cozy corner booth right across from the kitchen, which we loved being able to watch the action. The service was impeccable from start to finish - attentive, warm, and genuinely thoughtful. The food was beautifully executed and truly delicious. Each dish felt carefully crafted, with bright flavors and a clear attention to detail. We started with the focaccia, which was surprisingly outstanding. As was the non-alcholic pear wine from Normandy! I can still taste that deliciousness just talking about it. We also enjoyed the olives and the buffalo mozzarella with smoked beets. The ravioli di zucca was flavorful, but the portion was very small for the price. The hen of the woods mushrooms weren't my favorite (likely a texture thing for me, my husband enjoyed them), and dessert felt like something we could have skipped. The only reason I took off a star was the pricing. While the food was good, the prices felt a bit steep for what we received, especially given the small portion sizes on some dishes. Overall, it was a lovely birthday dinner with excellent service and memorable food.

    Pasta
    Austin S.

    Service, flavor, energy! What a beautiful place filled with beautiful people serving beautiful food. A solo dinner at the bar with a martini and hospitable bar tender made this lonely midwesterner feel right at home. Upon recommendation, I got the foccaccia which is like a cracker, but not crispy. Absolutely crazy. A light oil drizzle, some salt, and the smoke from the wood oven made this the perfect starter. The edges have great crisp while the middle is so chewy! The pasta was to die for. I got their veal pasta. The sauce was perfect. Not too thick, and the veal was bursting with flavor. Of course I had to get their house martini. Boozy! Cold! As all martinis should be. This place is jumping every night. For good reason, it is top tier and can hang with the best of em on all fronts: bar program, flavor, vibes, and hospitality

    Zoya S.

    If you think ( as I did ), that you know Italian food- think again. We had lunch on my daughter's birthday at this Italian restaurant and I was pleasantly shocked, cause it was heavenly(!) delicious. Special thanks to the artfulness of Shuna Lydon- the fig leaf ice cream profiteroles were unbelievably flavourful and equally refreshing! And the birthday cake was exquisite both in flavour and presentation. I will give you a peek of other dishes without describing them. It's better to taste once, than to see twice.The service was exceptional and the staff outstanding. Highly recommend! Photo: Ksenia Skvortsova

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    Laura O.

    I'm not that familiar with Andrew Tarlow or his apparently legendary Brooklyn restaurants, but it's cool that he opened up a Manhattan-based spot, and in my neighborhood, no less! Borgo is spacious inside - you feel as if you can stretch out and have a guilt-free gossip sesh at normal volume - and there's a lovely-looking outdoor space that's surely perfect for the warmer months. The interior is somehow both elegant and trendy. There's a wood-fired oven. Everyone is well-dressed. We had to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation time of 8:30 to be seated, but we were able to order drinks in the front bar area during this time, and we were graciously comped a glass of wine and an asparagus salad starter, which was a thoughtful gesture. I probably wouldn't have ordered the asparagus on my own, but it turned out to be perhaps my favorite food item of the evening. There was a bit of confusion about which items we were getting gratis because we had been told a couple of different things, but it truly was the thought that counted. Food: -Asparagus: served with arugula and a fried poached egg. The asparagus was mild and perfectly cooked, and the fried egg was so light and reminded me of the airy breading that you get with a fritto misto. -Focaccia Borgo: delicious and distinct from your standard dense appetite killer, focaccia Borgo is apparently a take on Ligurian focaccia-- good to know! It's super thin, crispy, filled with a savory cheese, oily, and topped with gentle herbs. -Buffalo mozzarella (baby artichokes, pine nuts): This was not revelatory, but I have no complaints. High-quality mozz and artichokes bathed in olive oil and topped with mint, pine nuts, and salt. -Lasagna (lamb sugo, pecorino ginepro): I am not always the biggest lasagna person, so this one was for my husband. Overall I found it to be a rich, delicious lasanga served with a springtime-green topping sauce. The lamb sauce was flavorful and unexpected. -Red snapper (morels, leeks): A solid main, rich and savory. The sauce reminded me of a Marsala. Drinks: -Golden Grove cocktail (mezcal, passito, green apple, fennel, lemon): this was really good and refreshing, but also unique. A pickled apple slice was added as a garnish, which dramatically impacted the aromatics of the cocktail. The mezcal, green apple, and licorice notes were the most prominent. -Chilled Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend from Slovakia: I have to disagree with another Yelper who said that Borgo doesn't have a good by-the-glass selection. I thought it was interesting and diverse! I adore a good chilled red and enjoyed this glass a lot, which was peppery with red fruits.

    Stracciatella and fava puree
    Tansy W.

    I don't fully understand the hype here or why it's so hard to get a table. The food was fine but I have definitely had much better. Note that everyone seems to rave about their focaccia, but unfortunately that's not available for lunch so if you want to try it, you have to go for dinner. We went for lunch and were bummed. As for other food, the only dish that stood out to me was the fettuccine with guinea hen ragu, which was pretty good. The Casarecce with red shrimp had hardly any shrimp at all and the pasta was undercooked in my opinion. For apps, we started with the fava purée and the stracciatella, which were pretty good but again nothing to write home about. The drinks weren't great either. I got the spritz which I really didn't enjoy - had a weird aloe flavor to it. I could hardly drink it. The espresso martini was decent though. In terms of ambiance, it was fine. We sat in a table in the back, which was quiet enough which I appreciated. There also appears to be an outdoor garden in the back where you can sit but it wasn't set up when we went. I don't recommend sitting at the bar - the bar stools were incredibly uncomfortable. Over all, there are a few decent dishes if you're in the area but not worth a trek.

    Fettuccine guinea hen review
    Jon H.

    Had dinner at Borgo and while the food was good, it didn't quite live up to the hype. All the starters were strong--the focaccia was delicious and the marinated mackerel had a nice tang. The house-made fettuccine was perfectly al dente, and the branzino was nicely cooked. The strudel, however, was just okay. That said, we had an 8pm reservation and weren't seated until 8:30. The host stand is awkwardly placed in the crowded bar area, which made waiting uncomfortable. Overall, a decent meal, but between the delay and the chaotic check-in, it didn't feel worth the buzz it seems to get.

    Soupy bad risotto that had a weird texture.
    Amy L.

    My friend had this restaurant on her wish list for a birthday meal; a place she wanted to go for years. Unfortunately the food was not good; a horrible disappointment and we would not recommend to anyone. Here is a risotto entree that was soupy and had a weird texture. Service was uneven. We were offered water, but server never asked if wanted anything else to drink, like a cocktail or wine. Our friend's dish had potatoes that were hard. She mentioned it; afterwards, our server said he wished he was there (as during the meal, he was MIA). The assistant GM did thank us for mentioning the hard potatoes.

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    Eric H.

    Borgo - NoMad, NYC 124 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016 Walked into Borgo feeling hungry. Walked out feeling like I should own linen shirts and argue about olive oil. Started strong with the Salumi -- gnocco fritto, mostarda, basil. That flatbread they drop on the table? Dangerous. Zero self-control. Bread didn't stand a chance. Then came the Mezze Maniche with veal polpettine and spigarello. Let me be clear: this pasta had confidence. Rich, balanced, and cooked like it knew it was the main character. Absolutely incredible. Finished with dessert -- apricot, almonds, crème fraîche. Light, clean, and just fancy enough to make you say "wow" without pretending you understand desserts. Vibe? Rustic but refined. Wood fire. Courtyard energy. Martini cart rolling around like it owns the place. Natural wines flowing. Service? On point. Calm. Professional. No attitude. Overall: Borgo doesn't try hard -- it doesn't need to. If you need a reservation... good luck. Or ask me.

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    Friendly and knowledgeable servers. Great venue. Excellent menu and all perfectly prepared. Fun spirits and well sourced wine list.

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    4.6(47 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Flatiron

    2nd time here. In a city with so many options, the service and hospitality blew me away. During my…read morefirst visit I had made a comment, which they remembered and then proceeded to go above and beyond. Ambiance was upscale, intimate, perfect for a night out or something more casual. The dill vodka martini was dangerously easy to drink. We enjoyed every dish here, but standouts included the labneh (+simit), wagyu filet mignon, and the seasonal butternut squash. If you like uni, then the spicy tuna crispy rice or the uni pasta. Unpopular opinion, but the carrots were OK so i'd skip in favor of other options. Get the dark chocolate mousse for dessert and thank me later. We left stuffed and will be back. Shoutout to Hector!

    Opto had been on my list for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get a…read morereservation. The space feels warm and inviting the moment you walk in. But just as I'd given my name and the hostess was about to seat me, someone at the bar stepped in to greet friends, and three people stood up to meet them. By the time I could get around them, the hostess was already at the far end of the restaurant, near a back room, not having waited to guide me the rest of the way. I'd barely reached the table, hadn't sat down or taken off my jacket, when a waiter greeted me and asked if I'd been to the restaurant before. I gave him a look that said I haven't even sat down yet, but he pressed on, asking what kind of water I wanted and whether I'd decided on a drink. In that moment, the room stopped feeling like fine dining and started feeling like a diner. When my friend arrived a few minutes later -- someone I hadn't seen in a long time -- a waiter was at the table the instant she sat down, asking what she wanted to drink. They tried to clear our starters twice while we were still eating, and at one point took the cutlery off my friend's plate while she was mid-bite of her salad, just to make room for the entrées. During the entrées, two waiters and a back waiter attempted to clear our plates three separate times while we were still eating. The food was delicious, and the space was lovely. But the sense of being rushed throughout the meal was the most absurd I've experienced at a restaurant like this. I won't be going back.

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    Cute window into another dining area

    Opto - Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)

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