Was on the verge of walking out because prices were a bit more than I wanted to spend then a gentlemen called me back & asked was everything okay. I explained & he guaranteed he'd allow me to pay happy hour prices if I'd just give it a try. I'm glad I stayed. I finished the whole plate. The shrimp tasted like lobster As I paid the bill & headed out I asked his name & he told me "Crispin" Hospitality Lives read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - Penne ala vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Made a reservation for a Saturday night and to our surprise it was super slow. Their next seating wasn't until we left the restaurant. The waitress was attentive to the least amount and unfortunately messed up our order. My partner had asked for shrimp along with his pasta dish which she had forgotten and dropped at our table later afterward. We had seen the dessert being brought from outside, possibly from the basement uncovered on a lid. Unfortunately they didn't have any moscato but the Riesling was so tasty. Our pastas were hot and fresh. My partner dish was found with a really sandy clam unfortunately which wasn't appealing. Aside from that our waitress who did manage the whole dining room like a champ, was seen sitting down multiple times with another table. It didn't seem right and her jokes about my choice for dinner just weren't funny, being called 'big back' when the food was dropped. read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - ASPARAGUS and FRIES - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Make your next night out at Crispin's. I came here on a Friday night on a fluke because it was raining and got sangria to pass the storm. It quickly turned into wine, free bread, and the best pappardelle bolognese I've had (and priced so well at $18 for fresh pasta). The owner was so great, and I genuinely hope his business succeeds as much as he was so nice to me. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Great local spot for Italian food with nice staff. It wasn't very busy on a Thursday night, which was ideal for a nice quiet evening. My favorite dish by far was the carbonara, which was very creamy and came out piping hot. The mussels were good--I loved the broth but with the mussels themselves were a bit bigger. The pork chop was good as well, especially around the fatty areas, but still a little dry in the middle. The price is also very affordable which really makes this a great value restaurant for me. read more

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The food was amazing & so was the sangria. Food was hot and delicious, went on a Monday night so it wasn't crowded and service was good, food came relatively fast. The decor is very intimate and relaxing, definitely has a good energy to the spot. read more

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This place was very refreshing for the neighborhood. This by far eats a standard for Hamilton Heights, they show class and quality with service, food and wine. I'd definitely recommend this place, I'll surely be back read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - Cabernet on happy hour all day - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great food. Cacio e Pepe and eggplant were delicious. The only recommendation would be to hire more than one waitress. read more

The food was amazing! The atmosphere cozy. We had calamari (so tender! Handsome portion!), Caesar, burrata salad, lamb ragu pasta (so rich and decadent!) and the flame cooked branzino (amazing char, and still really moist). Wow what an amazing local spot! Staff were accommodating. Tables are set up mostly for 2 tops, but they easily put some tables together for our group. There were to areas that seat a group of six. We don't drink, but the wine list seems adequate. read more

We came in on a cold evening based on my neighbors recommendation. We ordered some appetizers which we liked and the pasta here was really good and very fresh. Service was excellent. Restaurant has a very nice feel and it's pretty inside. They also have outdoor seating for when weather permits. We will return. read more

Amazing neighborhood restaurant. We just happened upon it. One of the best accidental meals we've ever had. Food is amazing, home cooked in style and taste. So friendly and warm. We made quick friends with other patrons. They don't make them like this anymore. read more

This is a wonderful neighborhood place. Excellent food. Brilliant wine and list. Friendly service. Romantic ambiance. We've introduced friends and family, and I've had two birthday parties here. 10/10 on all fronts. read more

Veggie traveler: Don't be confused by the name. Crispin's is a local neighborhood restaurant In Harlem. We visited on Halloween and enjoyed fabulous service and excellent dishes. There were several options for vegetarians. The very nice quiet environment is a welcome escape from the noisy crowed world of midtown. Highly recommended. read more

Came to this amazing place with a friend of mine, the ambiance, hospitality and the food were to remember for. I had the bruschetta as a starter and the Branzino for dinner, they were full of flavors and so delicious, I really enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone who likes Italian food made from scratch. read more

Amazing meal! Everything was excellent, especially the seafood. Our waitress Allette was fast, attentive and hilarious. We'd come back just to see her! Be sure to try the branzino... and the shrimp! read more

We had a nice light lunch here. My wife had a side of spinach, nicely sauteed in olive oil with sliced almonds. I had the orichiette with broccoli rabe and Italian sausage -- nicely spicy sausage. Glasses of wine were available for ten dollars read more

Went here after my courthouse wedding with my family; absolutely excellent food, every fish was different and every dish was stellar. Good wine selection as well. Would especially recommend the pork chop. read more

Delicious, great service. We had the squid ink pasta, linguini and clams, and lobster ravioli. Wonderful!! Great new spot! read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - Wine list is also pretty good! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen has moved to West Harlem/Hamilton Heights and it is better than ever. The Italian Kitchen is fresh, flavorful and bursting with all the fragrant herbs and tastes of an Authentic Italian Kitchen. From the homemade pastas to salads to the seafood and lamb, everything is perfectly seasoned and prepared. And the atmosphere is very warm, comfortable and inviting. And Crispin the owner and chef and his family and servers are warm, friendly and welcoming. I've been there for brunch, dinner and cocktail hour and it's always a great experience. read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - Joni D and Fatima F enjoying a birthday/holiday dinner at Crispin's. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious food, calming ambiance that felt very authentic to the vision of the restaurant. The servers are very kind and Crispin said hello to my party personally. Best Italian on Amsterdam and the prices are great! read more

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

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This is a lovely place but no customers. I think it may be too high priced for Amsterdam and West 149th st. Well we went in at 12 to brunch....no other customers...the waiter was great but no cook was there....so we had to wait. the last time this happened I got potatoes that were left over from the previous nights meals. Very old tasting. The chef arrived and I ordered the Avocado toast....so spicy that I couldn't finish it. What is up with the food. The chef shows up after the guests.....what's going on. read more

Stopped by Crispins to try out brunch. A perfect day for their outside seating. Everything we ordered was really good! read more

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen - French toast with berries, scrambled eggs with sausage and eggs benedict. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I visited this establishment twice, and both times, I was very disappointed. The first time, I ordered a burger, but when I got home, I realized it was completely raw. I had to recook it myself, but since I live too far away to return, this was extremely frustrating. The second time, I came to order pasta and waited 35 minutes before the waitress finally informed me that the chef hadn't arrived yet. Where are the communication skills? After 10-15 minutes, it should have been clear that the chef wasn't there--why not let customers know sooner? As a result, I wasted 35 minutes, my lunch break was over, and I was still hungry. Please improve your customer service. read more

PROS: the service was good. There is a bathroom. The atmosphere inside is decent. CONS: the food tastes childish. If you've ever had really good Italian food this will wildly disappoint you at a pretty high price point. Smallest glasses of wine I've ever gotten in upper Manhattan. For reference we ordered the carbonara, lemon chicken, and crostini. read more

The food here is unbelievable and the owner is such a nice guy! Great playlist, great vibe, will definitely go back.

I seldom write negative reviews about restaurants, but this experience warranted one. Our group of seven gathered for brunch on Saturday, January 18, with a reservation at 1:30 PM. I started with avocado toast, only to be informed that there were no ripe avocados available. Another guest ordered a hamburger, but that too was unavailable. I then opted for Eggs Benedict, which arrived without hollandaise sauce and was served on a cinnamon-raisin English muffin--a combination I found unappealing. Another Eggs Benedict order came with Canadian bacon instead of the advertised salmon. One diner chose a vegetable panini, which was only partially heated, leaving the cheese unmelted. The pancakes were two thick, six-inch discs with a tough exterior and a burnt bottom. The mixed berries were just strawberries, which, while not a major issue, was still frustrating. The chicken Caesar salad featured very thin and dry chicken breast. You might wonder why we didn't send anything back. We placed our order at 1:45 PM, and the restaurant was empty. We were celebrating a friend's arrival in the U.S. this week and had plenty to discuss. Unfortunately, part of our orders didn't arrive until 2:45 PM, with the remainder coming at 3:00 PM. One member of our group had to leave for another appointment at that point, and we all just wanted to escape. Overall, it was a significant disappointment. read more

It was cold. They left the door propped open though, because the kitchen staff liked heading out front to vape, with frequency. Inevitably, they will exhale as they pass your table. There was a child who appeared to belong to one of the staff who was roaming the room and occasionally screaming about something. There was no effort to console him or even give him a sush. For them, this was normal. The food was ok, but for that much money, I wish I had spent it somewhere nice to be. read more

Our server was very nice. And attentive so I'll give more than 1 star. The food was pretty disappointing. We sent the eggplant back and the crab cake was served over a sauce that- for the life of me -I swear was 100% tomato paste from a can.. It's wildly expensive and very underwhelming. Also- the place was empty. Bono is a million times better. I hope they can figure it out... read more

This is a well appointed restaurant with good food and wine - and quite comfortable too!

food is amazing!! best italian place in the local area of harlem nyc ! clean, great ambience.. i just love it here!

Delicious food, beautiful interior. Service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time. We got to meet Crispin himself, who is a delight. So glad to have such a great restaurant in our neighborhood. I briefly forgot which neighborhood I was in - I was transported to a place I normally associate with further downtown. Highly recommend. read more

We visited for brunch and the portion of prosciutto was generous and egg benedict was great too. We were quite impressed that went for dinner soon after. We had homemade bucatini and octopus with appetizers. Everything was really excellent, very authentic, atmosphere is very nice too for reasonable price. We are so glad finally we have a very good Italian restaurant in our neighbourhood and don't have to go downtown. read more

A nice new offering in West Harlem. Stopped today for brunch and was a lovely and relaxing atmosphere. They open at 11am for brunch even though google suggests they open at 5pm. read more

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This restaurant is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood! We have been there a few times for brunch or dinner, and the quality of food has always been excellent. The chef belongs to a top class. We finally don't have to go to downtown for good Italian food. Service & atmosphere are very good as well. read more

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant here in Hamilton Heights. Fresh food, savory entrees and many vegetarian options. The staff was superb and the wine list amazing! A must try at 149th and Amsterdam! read more

Psyched to see a high quality eatery occupy this space on Amsterdam, with the best Italian in the neighborhood. Fresh pastas, generously portioned entrees include an expertly executed chicken parm, as well as a succulent lamb shank, many fish options and more. We plan on giving this place our full neighborhood support. Can't wait to come back for their brunch menu! read more

A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood. The food was great as was the ambiance. Really wonderful cuisine!

We just randomly found this restaurant and it's beyond our expectations! The crab was delicious, and the service was amazing

Really enjoyed brunch, great French toast, great shrimp frittata. Server was kind and accommodating. Will be back!!