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Da Raffaele

4.6 (268 reviews)
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Tony J.

Great local family southern Italian spot. Great service super personable, promp and attentive . Rafaelle is the owner and you'll see him on the floor speaking with customers. Pasta made from scratch amazing. Rigatoni with cheese and red sauce. Scallops tender and well cooked on bed of risotto. Cannoli amazing and light. Branzino well seasoned and filleted. Burrito and arugula salad both were great. Quiet place w spacious tables you can hear yourself think . Highly recommend:

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Greg M.

A truly authentic Italian eatery actually run by a family. Smells were enticing and the service excellent. The food was amazing as well!

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What an amazing experience!!! I chose DaRaffaele for my birthday dinner while in the city after researching for days for an owner chef establishment and small business where I would get personal service and amazing Italian food in Manhattan and I found it!! The Holy Grail that checked all the buttons. Raffaele came out to or table and gave us his specials list along with the most delicious house made bread. So good I did not even want to swipe it through the olive oil. He also made my husband a delicious Manhattan and a lovely pour of the classic Chianti for me. I started with Chef's Minestrone Soup and devoured the generous bowl while my husband had a special of grilled octopus over arugula with lemon. Soo good! For mains I thoroughly enjoyed the gnocchi (pillows of ) in s ragu sauce and my husband had another special, lemon pappardelle in duck bolognese. amazing. For dessert we split the Torta di Ricotta, a homemade Italian cheesecake with pear snd delicate orange sauce along with a cappuccino for me and double espresso for my husband. We we also each given a yummy limoncello gratis!! This was such a great experience and so worth traveling away from midtown. Prices here are reasonable and you will meet the owner Chef Raffaele. You won't get that personal experience at a celebrity restaurant. I will definitely return!!

We went last night and the food was AMAZING!!! Best service we've gotten our whole trip!! So pretty inside and you can order anything there and you'll love it!!! Servings was perfect!! Me and my sister shared the appetizer and main meal and still so much food! The owner was so sweet and so was our waiter they were so attentive!!!Highly recommend!!

Richard F.

My first time in NYC and my wife son.and I had dinner at Da Raffaele. It was a beautiful experience. From the delicious food and wonderful service. The service and conversation with the owner made the night something to remember. Everything from the octopus compachi to the wonderful desserts including the homemade orangechello was so good. Highlight of our trip.

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Excellent food and service. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Will def come back.

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Raffaele E.

So happy to hear. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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3 years ago

Best place to eat!! Incredible food, friendly staff, good wine choices! I recommend this place to anyone in the city. Such a hidden gem

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This spot is Authentic. Quality food with great service and attention to fine detail. Ambiance is classy and respectable.

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3 years ago

Wonderful atmosphere and their food was delectable. Owner was lovely to talk to-- don't miss out on this gem!

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The vinegar served with the bread is the best I've ever had! The meal was great and the owners are very friendly

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The best Italian food anywhere, great service and atmosphere. I love Tony's!

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The food is really excellent! The duck ragù pappardelle was phenomenal!! The waiters are also incredibly friendly. Highly recommend!

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Are they BYOB?

They have a good wine list. Do not remember if they carry hard liquor but they made an outstanding mocktail for one of our group who was pregnant.

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Fumo - Roni pizza

Fumo

4.2(45 reviews)
1.9 miChelsea

Are you going to the Joyce for a wonderful evening of dance ?…read more Do you prefer a location close by ? Is inexpensive Italian food a preferred choice ? If you answered "yes" to all three, then Fumo is a place to seriously consider. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service is fast and attentive. The menu has lots of excellent choices. The portions are generous. The prices are very reasonable. There you go ! Fumo is for you, (at least the Chelsea location) is for you. Any drawbacks ? youi ask.....well, yes, there is one, and it should be cosnidered. The restaurant is so so so popular that the noise level can be a bit ..... shall we say "daunting." Fumo is a great place but if you want a soft, quiet place to have a serious conversation, maybe save it for another time....

I absolutely love Fumo but this location is by far my least favorite of the bunch and needs a lot…read moreof work. Obviously, I love their food which is amazing and always why I come here. Particularly the penne funghi is to die for. Tried the linguine vongole clam pasta for the first time and was pretty good as well! Just wish there was more sauce and the clams were the tiniest size I've seen which was disappointing and to make matters worse, a good 1/3 of them were empty. Besides that, the meal was delightful and still great value as it was delicious with huge portions! Love! However, service at this particular branch is nowhere near as good as other branches. I understand it's busy and it's always incredibly crowded with people and cramped seating and loud music/voices but this was like no other. When I arrived party of 2, they had nearly 5 tables empty and yet we couldn't sit at any of them because the had to wait for reservations to see if they arrived and we had to wait 15 min but they said they'd let us know. We were forced to sit at the bar which the giant metal can of alcohol bottles took up 1/2 my seating/dining area and no one bothered to move it or ask if that was okay because obviously it wasn't but the didn't care. We waited awhile for the food to come and during that time we asked if there really wasn't any table availability since tables clearly open and the denied again even though reservations never came. Literally 3 tables remains consistently empty throughout our entire dining experience confined to the cramped bar area. They even closed the door, separating the outdoor diners which was weird and it became insufferably hot inside, even on a cold windy day. Bathroom situation here is also terrible as it is downstairs with steep narrow stairs and me and other customers almost bumped into each other and staff carrying multitude of food dishes and dirty dishes up and down the stairs. Never have I ever had such an undelightful experience going to bathroom at a restaurant. Additionally, sink water pressure either had no water coming out or a giant spray of water making it impossible to wash hands without getting a whole shower. This location really needs work. Only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because I love Fumo as a whole. Just skip this location.

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Fumo - Bathroom - cool design

Bathroom - cool design

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L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

L'Artusi

4.3(2.7k reviews)
2.4 miWest Village
$$$

We really enjoyed our counter dining experience at L'Artusi, especially the chance to watch the…read morebustling open kitchen in action. We started with the housemade focaccia and Wagyu carpaccio--both were outstanding, with the perfect balance of crispy, flavorful, and fresh elements. My partner and I shared the pasta, hangar steak, and potatoes, which turned out to be the ideal amount for two. We finished with the famous olive oil cake, which we loved for its subtly sweet, moist and tender bite. Served with lightly whipped cream and raisins, the combination was surprisingly delicious. We were also touched by the complimentary anniversary scoop of ice cream. The interior seating is a bit snug, but the decor is beautiful--elegant yet homey. The service was good as well. Overall, we highly recommend L'Artusi for a special night out!

L'Artusi has been on my radar for a while, ever since I heard it was a hot spot and saw reviews of…read moreit being one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Being Italian American, I'm hypercritical of spots like these - but nevertheless the positive reviews were overwhelming so I wanted to check it out for myself. One of my friends and I were looking to catch up, so I booked a table and off we went. While it can be tricky to get a reservation during prime dinner time, it's relatively easy to get a lunch reservation - or an early/late dinner. I managed to get a reservation for dinner at 9:15pm which was the earliest I could find. The restaurant is pretty unassuming on the outside - it looks like a converted brownstone and once inside we were greeted by a large space with a sceney vibe. The space is split between two levels with a large bar up front and a semi-open kitchen in the back. The decor was modern - with lots of greys and neutral tones which was a little unexpected. The main star of the menu is pasta, but they also have a few non-pasta mains as well as some crudo selections, apps, and sides. We decided to get a few apps, two pastas, and one side. To start, we went with the octopus, roasted mushrooms, burrata crostone, and focaccia. These were all really good, but my favorite was the mushrooms. I'm usually not a fan of mushrooms but these were prepared with red pepper and fried egg and were delicious; it cut through the earthiness and changed the texture to something I really enjoyed. The focaccia was also a standout - it's house made and was paired with a peppery oil that complemented the bread well. For mains we split two pastas - the caccio e pepe and the rigatoni. Both of these were very good, though I felt the rigatoni was the stronger dish. It was prepared with sausage ragu, soppressata, broccoli rabe pesto, and pecorino. The flavors worked really well together and the pasta was cooked al dente. The caccio e pepe was perfectly fine, I just feel it's been overplayed and didn't feel there was anything that stood out amongst the others I've tried. We also got a broccoli rabe as a side which was great. We couldn't leave without dessert and decided to get their olive oil cake and quattro formaggio cheesecake. The restaurant is known for the former - it was perfectly fine but I've had olive oil cakes elsewhere of the same or better quality. The cheesecake was the stronger dessert IMO - the combination of cheeses gave it an interesting, almost savory flavor. The brûlée top and mascerated strawberries were great texture and flavor complements. Service was great - the place was packed but service was consistently on point and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good experience at L'Artusi. While everything was very good, I'm struggling to find the exact reason why this place became such a hot spot compared to other Italian spots in the city. Nevertheless, you'll have a good meal here and I would definitely return if given the opportunity.

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L'Artusi - Kitchen area

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L'Artusi - Bucatini Nero

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Trattoria Trecolori

Trattoria Trecolori

4.1(3k reviews)
1.1 miTheater District, Midtown West
$$

It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

This was my first time at this restaurant and the only reason I selected it was because it was…read moreclose to the theatre I was attending (literally across the street). I read the reviews mostly good so I was hoping for the best. My friends and I were not disappointed. The first thing I noticed was there were 7 people in my party and 4 arrived early and did not have to wait for my arrival to be seated. Second the waiter who took our order was polite and on point with specials and knowledge of the menu. He (just never caught his name) suggested the Rigatoni which chicken and sausage. I am not really a pasta eater but baby that dish could change that; it was DELICIOUS. I even liked the anchovy dressing on my Caesar Salad and I dislike anchovies. All the dishes ordered (chicken parm, mussels chicken paillard etc.) everyone enjoyed them immensely. The only negative was when the Chicken Paiikard arrived it was supposed to a shared dish by the elderly couple and they asked for regular dinner plates from one of the servers. It took the gentleman who took our order to step in and said sure, lucky their food was still hot. Common Sense is not so common for all. But this will not lower my rating as it was taken care of swiftly. The portions were the perfect size and I was not stuffed but pleasantly satified. We told them the time of our show, food was out quickly, nicely presented, still hot and very tasty. The restaurant was not noisy and had space between the tables. It also had an elevator for those who could not manage stairs. Trattoria Trecolori you will be added to my must go again list! Thank for a wonderful experience!

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Trattoria Trecolori - 2nd floor dining area

2nd floor dining area

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Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce

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