This is close to me, I've wanted to try this spot for a while. So glad we finally did!…read more It's a small place but they organized it well -- tables to the left on a raised level and bar/smaller tables to the right on a sunken level. Give a cool feeling to the restaurant. Outdoor seating too! The drinks were delish, and food was surprisingly really realllyyy good. Will be back for dinner, but also want to try for brunch!

This restaurant has a lovely decor. The weekend that we visited it was quiet because a lot of folks…read morewere out of town due to the holiday. We enjoyed attentive service and delicious food , including italian pancakes and italian crepes and a portion of yummy lasagna.

The food here is delicious, but what's even better is the SERVICE. 10/10. I'd come here just…read morebecause they treat you so well and that means more than what's on the menu. They help you pick the right wine, they explain everything. would definitely come back.

Very good 2 visit. Easily made res on their website (origini)…read more Nice wine selection and hubby had a mezcal old fashioned. Shared frito misto. Was delicious (I am sure others would say too salty but I like salt). Very nice sized shrimp (4) and zucchini and calamari (rings and feet) light coating and good marinara on the side. Shared an Angel and Devil pizza. Shaped liked a pinsa. And delicious. Crispy and chewy and flavorful. Little char. Just right. Would definitely return to try more on the menu.

Small restaurant with great food. I came here by myself as I happened to be at an appointment…read morenearby and I was hungry. The staff and the host were very nice from beginning to end. I started off with the water melon feta salad which was to die for. It was very refreshing and just what I needed. For my main course I had the ricotta cavatelli pasta with added sausage. It was one of the best pastas I've had here in the U.S. I will definitely come back for this. For dessert I had the passion fruit ricotta. It was flavorful and had a side of strawberries. Coming here is definitely worth the trip. Enjoy!!

We stopped in for Friday lunch and were the only people there. Our server, who also appeared to be…read morethe only server was attentive, friendly, and welcoming. I'll admit, I was expecting a little more from the atmosphere. Based on the menu and the food I'd seen online, I expected the décor to feel a bit more elevated. The space felt more like a step up from a pizzeria than what I had envisioned. A few thoughtful touches could go a long way in making the dining room match the quality and presentation of the food. As for the food, I have mixed feelings, although there were definitely some standout flavors. We started with the "11375" Mushrooms. They were delicious, especially the fresh ricotta with its hint of lemon, the drizzle of honey, peppery arugula, and beautifully cooked mushrooms. My only disappointment was the mushroom selection. I was expecting a mix that included something a little more special...Hen of the Woods, chanterelles, or another wild mushroom, along with the more standard button mushrooms or baby bellas. The crostini were also cut quite small, so there wasn't enough surface area to hold the ricotta, mushrooms, and arugula. Slicing the bread on a bias would give you a larger piece and make the dish much easier to eat. It simply needed more bread. With a more interesting mushroom mix and properly sized crostini, this could easily have been a five-star appetizer. I'd still order it again because that fresh ricotta was SO good. My husband ordered the fresh spinach gnocchi with Bolognese. Were the gnocchi soft little pillows of heaven? Absolutely. Unfortunately, they were so soft and lacked any sear or texture that after a few bites, the dish started to eat almost like a big bowl of mashed potatoes. A little crispness on the outside would have made a huge difference. That said, the Bolognese itself was really delicious. I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka lunch special and added meatballs. The vodka sauce was delicious, but the meatballs weren't. I prefer a softer, looser, more tender meatball. Interestingly, as much as I enjoyed the vodka sauce, the homemade marinara served with the complimentary bread was even better. That sauce was fantastic. Overall, it was a mixed experience, but there was enough that I genuinely enjoyed that I would absolutely go back and try another pasta. The homemade pasta is very good, and there's clearly a lot of potential here. And despite my critiques, I'd order those mushroom crostini again in a heartbeat, especially for that lemony fresh ricotta. With a few small tweaks, some of these dishes could go from very good to excellent.

Best F*king Cannolis in the World!!!!…read more I've eaten my way through Italy. I've gone to the places you're supposed to go, the ones people make pilgrimages for. Piana degli Albanesi, the mountain town outside Palermo that calls itself the town of cannoli, where they use sheep's milk ricotta from the pastures right there and the cannoli come out 20% bigger than anywhere else. Dattilo, the tiny frazione outside Trapani that Sicilians will argue with you about for hours over which one is better. Erice up on the cliff. Back-alley places in Naples and Rome with no sign on the door that only locals know about. I've had cannolis in towns where they've been making them for four hundred years. NOTHING! NOTHING! Nothing touches Don Peppe. Not close. Not "oh that one was good too." Nothing. The first bite is genuinely orgasmic. I'm not being cute. The shell shatters the way it's supposed to instead of bending like a stale taco, the ricotta is cold and barely sweet and tastes like it was made that morning because it was, and for about four seconds you stop talking and just close your eyes. Everyone at the table does it. Watch for it. No grit. No chalk. No sugar bomb hiding a bad filling. Just the real thing, done right, every single time. The food is good, sure. Order whatever, eat it, enjoy it. That's not why you're here. You're here for the cannolis. Order two. You'll want the second one before you finish the first, and you'll be annoyed at yourself if you have to flag someone down. Go. Get the cannolis. See the face of G-d. You can thank me later.

So NO CLUE what all th hype is about at all!!…read more The server spoke English but barely understood and seemed to be in a rush . The linguine and pasta was the only thing that wa worth trying again but even that I had better and lacked calms . Th rabe was soooo soooo bitter and nasty . I ate it only because it's green and healthy for you but my other to coworker didn't . Chicken parm was basic nd couldn't even tell if the sauce was canned or made in house And the clams were overpowered by bread since they were Minnie . Not coming here again and not to mention then was so over prices for the flavors . And cash only

Always so good and fresh! Get the branzino and the paella. Amazing staff too, super friendlyread more

Came here because it looked really good. The restaurant is kinda small with some tables & a long…read morebar. We started with a complimentary salad, olives & bread. We tried & liked their house red. We then ordered their clams & calamari as apps. Both were delicious. Then we both ordered the mixed bbq. Also yummy. I couldn't finish so I took leftovers with me. Staying in a hotel that did have a microwave! I will definitely return when I'm in the area again.

Everything was on point. Food ambience service. Best itlaian restaurant in metropolitan…read moreavenue..highly recommended

Il Poeta is a neighborhood must-try! The ambiance was perfect for a date night--cozy, intimate, and…read moreinviting. The staff was incredibly attentive and kind throughout our entire meal. The drinks were amazing! I had both a dirty martini and an espresso martini, and they were easily 10/10. For dinner, I ordered the linguine and clams with zucchini, which was such a unique combination and absolutely spectacular. We finished with the dessert special--chocolate mousse-covered cream puffs--and they were to die for. I genuinely could've licked the plate clean lol. Everything from the atmosphere to the drinks, food, dessert, and service was fantastic. Definitely a neighborhood gem that I'll be coming back to!

Delivered within the time stated. Young man was courteous. Food delivered hot and neatly packed.read more

3/5 fries- too oily & mushy, needs to be crispy…read more 3/5 pizza - basic Didn't try the chicken tenders

Arrived on a Saturday around 12:30pm with a couple friends and their families, a party of 10. The…read morerestaurant was moderately busy though we were seated righted away. The inside is a pretty traditional Tuscan countryside cottage kinda vibe, with wood ceiling beams and dark wood tables and chairs. Staff was quick to pass menus and water and give us time to peruse before coming back to take orders. They have a lot of prix-fixe lunch and brunch specials--the lunch options come with Caesar salad or straciatella soup; the brunch options come with choice of alcoholic beverage (mimosa, Bloody Mary or screw driver), roasted potatoes and side salad. We ordered a bunch of items off the menu, starting with: - Calamari Fritti (fried calamari) was pretty decent, a balanced amount of breading and not too oily or salty, a fair sized portion. - Bruschetta came as one large slice of toasted bread with diced tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper on top, this was so-so, felt easily replicated at home. - Rigatoni al Ragu came as an off-menu request to accommodate children's tastes and I tried a piece of pasta, nice al dente texture, rich tomato-based meat sauce. - Brunch menu items: Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Tuscan Beans and Sausage, these were all made solidly, the potatoes were tasty and the side salad was fresh. All around everyone was happy. Rustic and homestyle is how I'd characterize their food, with good portions. In an economy where many Italian restaurants no longer offer bread with your meal, this was appreciated. My mimosa wasn't too strong and my other friend enjoyed their screwdriver. - cod filet (?) prepared with artichoke hearts - this was an off-menu item which the restaurant was kind to make for my friend as she is trying to eat healthier proteins due to cholesterol levels, thus looked pretty good and she was grateful for their flexibility. We were all very full so didn't explore dessert though if in the area next time I'd be up for trying something here!

Everything including the bartender and the entire staff. Good fresh food and beats local fino port…read morein all ways. Except Carmine. Try it and you'll know. Great ambiance!

Best NY pizza!!! Great menu…read more Great service!! Clean restaurant Great prices Will be back

Everything could improve!!! Food is just not good. Pizza is really bad!!! No good pizza in this…read moreneighborhood which is not good!!!! Have to get pizza from other hoods and then it gets cold. Pizza has to be hot to be enjoyed!!!!

Amazing food. Great service. They treated us like family. Easy parking. Will visit again when in…read morethe city.

Good local pizza shop that makes a great grandma slice. I could use more garlic and a slightly…read morezestier sauce, however, the airy crust is amazing. First bite of the bread and I was sold. Their regular cheese slice is not as amazing, but still quite decent. The sleeper here was the stromboli, which had some wonderful bread to meat/cheese ratio. Dip it into the accompanying tomato sauce and it makes a delicious meal.