Lovely neighborhood spot that slings out legit Italian food. Il Posto Accanto is the quintessential…read moreneighborhood spot. It's not flashy, it's not the most hyped restaurant in the city, but it does deliver great Italian food, time after time. Look to the specials, there are always some and they are always seasonal and interesting. The pasta here is great, executed simply and well. We had a chicken liver crostini that was also served simply, but incredibly delicious. Highly recommend this spot.

A great authentic Italian restaurant…read more Ambience: I have to start with the vibe of this place which is intimate and cozy! You can feel the authenticity with how the waiters speak to you and the homeyness of how some of the wait staff spoke to us! You can tell they have so much pride for what they are serving. We at the bar next to a local that definitely frequented this place, which was a great sign! Food: good food! I got the cavatelli which was absolutely delicious! We also got the specials: cod and sausage! Both were delicious! Extremely well flavored and hearty Drinks: they have a great wine selection and some cocktails! We got some good wine and we're glad about the sizes they offered Service: good, fast, fun! Price: a bit pricey. The specials don't list the prices, but the portion sizes were good!

Opening night, absolutely loved the meal! To start the arancini was phenomenal, the focaccia with…read morethe dip was mind blowing, the panzanella salad was incredible. Artichokes were fine, nothing to write home about. For mains, the garganelli was phenomenal, and I loved the Bolognese. The Amatricana was very good, the lasagna and zucchini spagetti fine. For dessert the donuts and tiramisu were amongst the best I've had. Overall LOVED the meal and brought back memories of the old osteria Morini.

Had a great experience overall at Piccolo! My friends and I sat at the bar for their $9 martini…read morespecial, and our bartender, Tim, was exceptional. He was extremely warm and guided us to the best drinks for our tastes. The rest of the waitstaff and host team were equally welcoming, and the atmosphere was lovely. The only bump was toward the end when another bartender randomly rushed my group out while letting other patrons stay, which felt racially motivated. Despite that frustrating moment, Tim and the rest of the team made the overall experience wonderful, and I'd definitely come back.

This was my second time visiting and I feel like it was even better this time around. The Jewish…read morebagels were outstanding and even though I loved the dips, the olive oil it rested on was my favorite. The Tuna is a must as was the layered wagyu. We also shared the short rib and it genuinely melted in my mouth. Our server Johnny is our favorite from The 86 as well, he splits between both spots so it was a treat to have him greet us last night. Catch Hospitality just knows how to make every meal and experience life altering.

Finally got reservations on a Wednesday night at 5PM for 2ppl. I checked in with the hostess and my…read morefriend was running 10 minutes late. I had to wait at the bar and she said she has 15 minutes for arrival. I asked if they have any matchbooks available and she said she doesn't have any with an attitude. Did not feel welcoming during check-in. Waited at the bar for my friend and the bartender was more inviting and friendly. Beautiful dining room, but we were seated in a separate room that was more intimate and private. I ordered a grilled olive dirty martini and my friend had a tahini espresso martini. Both cocktails were great. We had the crispy potato pastel with golden ossetra caviar, a must have, the golden halloumi kadayif, my least favorite, and the Jerusalem bagel served with baba ghanoush, matbucha, and mint tzatziki, also a must order, the mint tzatziki dip was my favorite. For entrees, we shared the 18 layer Wagyu New York strip, the prime beef short rib, and charred greens. We really loved the Wagyu New York strip, the sauce was excellent, cooked to perfection, and melted in my mouth. The prime beef short rib was a little dry and did not wow me, portions were good though. The charred greens were also delicious. For dessert, we had the cardamom soft serve with caramelized kataifi crumble, which was incredible. Service was ok, could have been better, felt a little rushed at the end. The place got really packed when we left, asked the doorman if they had any matchbooks and he said of course and was so happy to give it to me. I'm glad I asked again, not sure why the hostess was so rude about it when I checked-in. Overall experience was not as memorable, I would only go back for the 18 layer wagyu New York strip, still worth checking out. Reservations are challenging, I did see some walk-ins and they were seated at the bar.

My oh my did we enjoy our Sunday supper at Blue Ribbon Brasserie! Friendly down-to-earth service,…read moreintimate dimly lit space and off-the-charts scrumptious food all contribute to this five star review by a somewhat jaded New Yorker. Started things off with a couple of adorably named ("Red Balloon" & "Big Pink") seasonal cocktails, small but tasty. Shared a lovely generous slab of foie gras with apple slaw and toasted challah bread as appetizer, a rich decadent treat. Listen Up: I've had many plates of fried chicken over my long years, but Blue Ribbon's version was the best yet! Moist tender half chicken with flavorful crunchy coating, resting on a big scoop of creamy mashed spuds with a well of rich chicken gravy in the middle - this plate made me SO HAPPY! Partner's duck breast disappeared from his plate quickly, he (a man of few words) said it was marvelous as well. Despite it being a busy night the manager came over to ask how things were going, a nice friendly touch and another reason we'll be sure to return.

Blue Ribbon Brasserie is still pumping out incredible food. This is where the chefs come when they…read moreare done for the night. They know that they can always get an amazing meal. Even after all these years I still love it.

Trendy pasta bar, perfect for a date or dinner with a friend!…read more We made a res for dinner at A Pasta Bar and really enjoyed the experience! I loved the bar seating and being able to watch the kitchen work its magic. Our server was very friendly and efficient. For our app, we got the Burrata. The pomodoro jam made this dish! It was so sweet and acidic at the same time, which complimented the rich burrata. Must order! For my main, I ordered the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe. The noodles were perfectly al dente and the pecorino sauce was so salty and creamy. I could taste the truffle with every bite. Can't wait to come back!

Food is okay. We had Caesar salad, Spaghetti Alle Vongole, and spaghetti Al Pomodori. The Caesar…read moresalad was delicious- we really liked addition of horseradish to the dressing. The pasta dishes were fine. Flavor-wise, they were slightly salty and just okay. (-1 star) Service was really slow. I think we waited maybe 15-20 minutes for the salad and then another 15 for the pasta. The servers were friendly but the service definitely lagged despite there being a lot of empty seats and tables. The ambiance was cool enough. We ate at the chef's counter so it gave us something to look at while eating. However, the high chairs were very uncomfortable and did not feel stable enough for me to lean back. (-1 star)

After a string of somewhat disappointing restaurant week dinners, Crown Shy's was truly worth it…read more My cousin and I came here to celebrate our early birthdays, and we got free mini cupcakes and free drinks. I had a great glass of wine that our excellent waiter (Paul) helped me pick. Paul was truly so helpful in answering our questions, and although he was busy, he was still attentive to our needs and very thoughtful. They definitely course out the meals here so just be aware - a 3 or 4 course meal is not a 1 hour experience but rather around 2 hours. It's well worth it though! The ambience is wonderful and it's fun to look into the open kitchen. As for the food, the pull-apart bread was so fluffy and the butter was amazing. For starters we split the tomato peach carpaccio and the salad. The salad dressing was so good and the tomato peach dish was fresh and the flavors worked well. For entrees we split the sungold pasta (meat on the side since I don't eat it!) and the eggplant lasagna. Both were excellent - I loved the creaminess of the lasagna and the brightness of the sungold pasta. For dessert we ordered both options, which were also excellent and very thoughtfully plated. I can definitely see why this place has a Michelin star - this is really a great dining experience and I look forward to my next meal here!

Caught up with some out-of-town German friends here, as they have expensive foodie tastes and a…read morelove of old-school Art Deco architecture. I honestly thought I had already been to Crown Shy, but apparently I've only visited its rooftop cousin (all y'all look alike)! So we had ourselves a lovely New American spread. - Gruyère Fritters: A good starter with plenty of melted cheese. The chili and lime drizzle were a nice touch - Tomato Carpaccio: A bowl of some of my favorite foods in the world, so this slice of summer heaven was an easy win for me. Aside from the colorful heirloom tomatoes, that was also fresh peach, parmesan and croutons--one of the few times I loved sweet mixed with savory. - Eggplant Lasagna: I always tell myself eggplant lasagna is healthy because it has eggplant, and I totally said that again when I had my share of this dish, ignoring the four types of cheese it was ensconced in. Cheese is healthy, right? - Corn Ravioli: My absolute favorite dish of the night, and if it weren't for the fact that our friends had traveled thousands of miles to meet up with us, I might have turned feral from having to share this dish. - Seared Scallops: An interesting twist on an old classic, with corn and chicharrones as accompaniments. Wet crunch, dry crunch--your teeth won't know what to do! - Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken: I was pretty skeptical that this would be good as grilled chicken is usually as dry as car tires at many restaurants, but this was surprisingly juicy. I normally dislike sweet marinades on meat as well, but the citrus glaze wasn't too sweet when combined with the housemade hot sauce, and added just the right element of weird to make the dish interesting. - Pork Katsu: I was even more skeptical about this dish, but it turned out to be the top crowd pleaser (Germans like breaded pork, go figure). The meat was beyond juicy under the perfectly crisp exterior, and the accompanying curry béarnaise created a flavor party in my mouth that didn't want to end. Even better, the katsu was enormous--so no swords had to be drawn for everyone to get their fill. For drinky drinks, try the Mango & Togarashi to enjoy spicy fruity-ness, or the Yuzu Sour to stay refreshed. Service was on par with what one would expect from a restaurant like this, and the minimalist, candlelit decor was nice albeit a bit dark for older eyes. This will likely stay a special occasion spot for me, but I'm not mad I visited. And neither were my friends.

Had such a wonderful experience at this lovely, tight-knit restaurant! We enjoyed drinks and…read moreseveral plates to share, and absolutely everything was fantastic. Our server, Grace, was such a delight and so much fun! She recommended the Craven Pinot Gris, and it's officially become one of my new favorites. The atmosphere and overall vibe were wonderful, it was super welcoming, and incredibly friendly. I had the chance to meet quite a few of the employees, and every single person was so sweet. Overall, it was a fantastic night with top-notch food, drinks, and hospitality. I can't wait to share this spot with others and will definitely be coming back again soon!

Super cute, small intimate restaurant with really fantastic food. The delicata squash is a…read morenon-negotiable, the crudo is so delicious and fresh with an amazing delicate sauce, and the spaghetti is incredible. You could tell that the chewy, bouncy noodles were made fresh. I think the food carried a lot of the weight here and what knocked off the star was the service in terms of how rushed we felt. By this point y'all know how I feel about this -- it is so important to me that I am able to take my time. I completely understand that restaurants have time limits nowadays to turn more tables around, but it really does take away a lot from the experience. 90 mins for drinks, app, entree, and dessert is really hard to do while also enjoying your time.

Back again for dinner! Truly one of the the best "family friendly" restaurants in LES (they have…read morehigh chairs!). The fact that it's connected to Indigo makes it easy to eat here with all group sizes and ages. My favorite dishes here remain the mushroom mille feuille, duck l'orange (the best you can get anywhere), and the pork chop. Come back if you haven't been in a while, food is excellent!

The food was absolutely amazing! Vibe and music were good, it was loud but not too loud! The place…read morewas clean and will be back! Our server Pamela was absolutely amazing and made our friend's birthday better than it could ever be! And we love her and she was the best server we've had in our lives! ever.