Traditional Italian restaurant in the heart of the Bronx's Little Italy, some believe this is one of the best of its kind in the city. The several times I've been I'd be hard pressed to argue the point, the food here is really, really good. I think the key is that they keep things simple, use good quality and fresh ingredients good oil, good tomatoes, fresh produce, good quality meat. And then pay attention and prepare the food well, you can kinda taste the attention to detail. And the bread there, marrone, i dont know where they get it, but its absolutely superb, rustic and crusty on the outside, soft and billowy inside. Big, generous, family style, hefty portions, but like i say, prepared with some degree of finesse. Excellent variety, all flavorful, all delicious, you really cant go wrong and you dont leave hungry. Not a huge dining area, but comfortable seating, and gracious, courteous service, the owner himself often goes out of his way to personally greet and accomodate customers old and new. And, again, above all, really terrific food. Two thumbs up.... read more

The best Italian food in the area! This is the only place I would consider taking a real Italian to. My family has been coming to Dominick's for over 30 years, and the food quality has never dipped once. We are friendly with most of the servers and always find something to chat about with them. The ambiance used to be more bare-bones years ago. They spruced it up with pictures on the wall and other decorations sometime in the 2000s. Otherwise, this is the same wonderful restaurant we have always cherished. We have brought all of our friends and family here. My favorite dishes are fish francese, veal francese, chicken scarpariello, seafood salad, seafood pasta, stuffed artichoke, and chicken cacciatore. The olive oil they serve with the free bread in the beginning is also above average. read more

The worst Italian food I have ever had. Every single dish except for the meatballs and spaghetti was waterlogged: the chicken scarpariello was boiled chicken coated with some sort of watery lemon sauce, the veal piccata was pale and tasteless, the stuffed artichoke which was a highway robbery at $20, was also dripping with water and soggy and tasteless. Obviously this restaurant wants everything ready to go in 10 minutes and so it's all parboiled and then coated with something or other. Get the customers in and then get them out as fast as possible. Repulsive. Additionally, there were three men sitting at the front table near the bar, drinking and making comments sometimes out loud about the people walking in. They were like a chorus of criticism and superiority. Finally, the decor itself is absolutely basic and truthfully, not very clean. Walking up the steps to the bathroom one could tell that those steps have not been mopped, never mind swept , in months. Dominick's is skating on some sort of reputation that they don't deserve. Maybe a whole bunch of tourists who don't know from good Italian food gave them four or five stars. read more

An Arthur Avenue mainstay that's well worth a visit for its fine dining and customer service. Enjoy!!

Cash only!! Didn't know that. Customer service is great. The owner is really nice and talkative. Food is alright and comes in really large portions. read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana and Ziti w/ Meat Sauce - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The most overrated restaurant EVER! We were a party of four they sat as a table of eight and we shared with another family. We did not have an issue with that. However, the other family did and guessing was the wife had an attitude she was given us dirty looks and when that waiter wanted to take our order, she kept on interrupting him . As for the food, I had the shrimp and calamari pasta. The pasta was a bit overcooked the calamari was actually very good, but I requested it fried. They told me they will not do that. I said you have fried calamari as for an appetizer. Why can't you just give me the fried calamari and put it on my pasta and he flat out refuse saying we don't do that over here. As for everybody else's food, they did not like it. My sister's chicken was too spicy, and it didn't say spicy on the menu. while my husbands pasta and meat sauce was undercooked, and the meat sauce was basically all breading. The ambience was typical crammed in like sardines, everybody shouting baby screaming needless to say I won't be back. read more

Great food, atmosphere and service.Easy to get to from L.I. Recommend it to all my friends.

This afternoon I had a fantastic meal at Dominick's Restaurant. They are located in the heart of Arthur Avenue, which is the original Italian neighborhood in the Bronx. A lot of people in New York might have had an Italian grandmother who grew up in the neighborhood. They will still drive in from the suburbs to go there. It is not touristy or corporate, as many restaurants in Manhattan can be. This restaurant has a very authentic, down-home feel. My waiter was perfect for his job. He seemed as if he had come right off the boat from Italy. The owner really takes pride in his business, and I was made to feel welcome eating there. The food is all traditional Italian. They finally have indoor dining in New York again, which I was thrilled about. But he has screens up in between the tables, so that there is a little bit more comfort. What I liked about it is that there's no printed menu. The waiter just tells you whatever they have that day. I like how everything was freshly prepared. read more

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Food was delicious, service attentive, and wonderful family style ambience! We truly enjoy dining at Dominick's restaurant after shopping on Arthur Avenue! read more

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This is a can't miss spot in Bronx Little Italy. Portions are huge -- you'll definitely have leftovers for tomorrow. We got lasagna and a calamari pasta dish. Both were incredible. The staff gave us great recommendations and were friendly. This restaurant is cash only. read more

Dominick's is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. But if it's your first time, be prepared for the following: 1. On the weekends at peak dinner time it can be very crowded, but they move through tables quickly. If it's crowded, it's also probably going to be pretty loud 2. This is a friendly, fun family spot with big long tables. Unless you have a group big enough to take up a whole table yourselves, you will probably be sitting directly next to some strangers. It's ok, say hi! 3. There are no menus and no prices. The waiter will tell you everything they have. You can basically order any pasta/meat/fish/veggie in any classic Italian sauce, and any other traditional Italian dish you're in the mood for. I'd highly recommend the antipasto or house salad, stuffed artichoke, and chicken scarpariello. 4. Save some room for bread to sop up all of the delicious sauce left over from your meal 5. It's cash only Enjoy :) read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Chicken Scarpariello (the best!!), penne alla vodka, Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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This is a very traditional Italian restaurant. Simple dishes done well. For the holidays we went with a friend that loved this place years ago and was hoping to relive her fond memories that were spent with her father. She recalls her father being thrown out of Dominick's, it must have been a good night. The service is good and the kitchen seems to be efficient at getting orders out to the table. Don't be surprised that there is no bill just the waiter giving you a total amount. Be prepared it is a CASH ONLY establishment. House wines are good, best to buy by the bottle. If you enjoy eating family style then I suggest you give Dominick's a try. read more

I haven't been to Dominick's in years. We just returned from a trip out of the country and on the plane we were deciding on where to go eat after we landed. It's a ritual that we have when we arrive back home from a trip. We tossed around some other local places and decided on Dominick's. This was the perfect food for a rainy cold Sunday evening. We started with salad which when paired with the bread is absolutely fantastic. Next we had the baked clams followed by some penne with meatball, sausage, and the most gargantuan braciole I've ever seen! Enough there to feed four people. No menus, no written check, cash only. Just the way it should be. Old school is the best school. read more

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Dominick's is a wonderful, family-owned restaurant on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. It is my favorite restaurant in the area. Every time I have come here, all staff are friendly, attentive, and willing to help any table, even if it is not their section. The owners, Charlie and Angela make sure to greet every customer with a warm welcome. The baked clams were out of this world! I highly recommend the baked clams, chicken scarpariello, veal parm, and chicken francese. The calamari rings are very large, rather than the small, crunchy type. The penne vodka was good, however, the fettuccini alfredo was better. Dominick's also has the best espresso martini I have ever had, so I would definitely recommend them for dessert. read more

We decided on some old school Italian dining. We were greeted by a group of young servers. He set us up with a nice big salad. Tables are separated by dividers. We got there a little late for a rainy Sunday evening. So for us, we hit it right. Not busy. We ordered baked clams. If I had a straw, I'd drink the juice! The bread came in handy! We then ordered penne and a braciolle, piece of sausage and a meatball. I have NEVER seen a Braciolle the size of that. It was huge! Full of flavor. Service was excellent. Prices beyond fair! Cash only! read more

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Perfect. Every time. I don't know how many times I've been here, including a repass service for my grandfather. On weekends it's crazy busy, and the kitchen is tiny, but they pump out the best food. Chicken dishes are surprisingly incredible. The meat is flavorful and fall off the bone. Pastas are all perfectly cooked. Sometime the chix scarpariello is nice and browned/crunchy skin, sometimes it comes out with no color. That's the only inconsistency. Always tastes good. I love how the servers get you to order. This place doesn't have menus so they really do read your mind a bit and get you into the right ballpark for your dishes. Sometimes I'll just ask what fish is special and go with that. Tables are communal which is great because you can look around to see what other people ordered to plan the next meal for your next visit. If you show up with eight people, you will get your own table. And there's nothing better than family style for a large group. You can also order a meal for one. Ask your server for his recommendation on portions. They are also accommodating with families and kids. Keep in mind it can get cramped. The upstairs area is great for a drink while you wait for a table. Cash only folks. read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Psyched for some Arthur Ave Italian food. Eh... mediocre. NO tentacles in the fried calamari? Is this chili's? I specifically asked about a dish and it came the way the waiter said it would NOT. So yeah, food was mediocre for real itslian. THEN, we get no bill/check/paper...just a verbal $243....for 4 people....BUT ONLY .. 2 apps, 2 entrees, 1 side 2 martinis.??? Paid. Left a fair tip too because no one said it was included and we're not server abusive. Left review. Won't go back. Done. read more

I gave one star due to the price. The wait staff herds you around. The food has no presentation The food had no taste, and it sat horrible in both my and my dates stomach for the whole night! I specifically asked them - What is your signature dish? Which i ordered. My date order a different dish. We ordered meatballs as an appetizer. We did half a bottle tums.... I have heard such great things about arthur ave... dont believe the hype read more

do not hesitate to go. small old school local place. excellent food attentive staff that treats you like youre a regular. went with the family for Sunday lunch had three pastas and chicken was like eating at home. read more

We heard that the linguini with white clam sauce was the best in all of the Bronx/Arthur Ave. I thought this would be a nice surprise for my Italian mother for Mother's Day who loves that dish. Placed an order for baked clams, eggplant parmigiani and linguini with white clam sauce. Drove all the way from Westchester for this order. Thrilled to see so much delicious looking bread included in my bag/order. I should have looked at the meals. The whole order was overcooked. Baked clams very dried out and singed. The eggplant parmigiana was all black around the sides. But the dish that was for my Mother was the worst. It didn't even seem to be seasoned. Linguini soaked in water and overcooked, tasteless clam pieces that were like chewing on a sponge. Couldn't eat it. I can't believe they even gave us this food. Such a disappointment. read more

We decided to try Dominick's after seeing so many positive reviews on the internet. We didn't have to wait long which was nice. It was still on the earlier side of a Saturday night. Unfortunately with a party of two we got squeezed onto a table with another party. That was fine but the space was so tight that it took away from the experience. People were constantly elbowing and hitting me from behind. They also were out of a fair amount of signature items such as the stuffed artichoke. Surprising since it was just past 6pm. We ended up not getting an appetizer due to that. For my main, I ordered the linguine alla gianni. It was good and hit the spot. The complimentary bread was also very fresh and delicious. With all that said, this restaurant fell flat for me. read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Linguini Alla Gianni - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

As you walk in to this restaurant you may be a bit confused. As soon as you walk in there is a small fully stocked bar at the door. The dining area is a very small tight spaces with long tables on both sides and a small aisle to walk through. The tables hold about 8 people per row. If you are a group of 4 or just a couple; you will definitely be dining with another group of people. In regards to the decor, it is nothing elaborate. If your choice of dining options is based on decor this may not be the spot for you. Once you walk in you are assigned a number and asked to go to the second floor where they're tables and another full bar to order drinks. When we got in we only waited about 15-20 minutes. Once we went down to the dining room area we were seated and presented with our dining options, no menus. For starters we had the fried calamari with marinara sauce-outstanding! Cooked perfectly, some places fry them too much and it becomes like rubber. These were perfectly cooked, so tasty and flavorful. A large enough portion for 4 to share. For our entrees we had chicken parmigiana with linguine, penne a la vodka and pork chops pizzaiola. The penne ala vodka was ok, nothing to brag about. The chicken parmigiana was outstanding. Excellent flavor breaded just right and cooked perfectly. My meal was the pork chops and I am so glad I ordered this dish. The pork chops were so tender and full of flavor. It was cooked over a tomato sauce with potatoes. The portion was huge, enough for four people to share and still take home leftovers. We were lucky enough to sit by the bar and met the owner who was very cordial. Overall we had an amazing experience and will definitely be back. Just a heads up on this place; they do not take reservations and they only accept cash-no credit cards. There is a bank up the street and a ATM across the street in a market if you forget to bring cash. read more

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I feel like the reviews were either very positive or that the reviewer felt the place was lackluster. I, and definitely in a lackluster camp. I ended up going because I read one review that said a publication had named them one of New York City's top 31 Italian restaurants. First I arrived at about 10 till noon. They open at noon. Complement noon I open the door and the server said you have to wait five more minutes. They were all standing around. They were looking at the clock on the wall which was wrong. They realized it and change the clock. Your ushered in and because we were the first guys we sat on the main floor. It's family style seating. The service was slow, at best. I tried the house wine, I really didn't care for it. They brought the bread over that I had read rave reviews about. There was nothing special about it. They only have two kinds of pasta linguine and penne. Neither of those are my favorite. I ended up with linguine and Bolognese. The Bolognese was OK but honestly a restaurant down the street does it so much better. I struggled to have them fill up my water glass I had to ask several times. I won't return. The good news is I didn't have to wait to be seated I couldn't even imagine waiting and having this experience in this meal. read more

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Food not worth eating. I love eggplant parm but here it was tasteless. The breaded artichokes were awful. At a restaurant no quality of service or atmosphere can make up for food that is an utter waste of calories and money. read more

The greeting when you walk in is heart warming, the food was great and the service was outstanding !!

This cash only establishment oozes old school. The vibe feels more like you are at a family party versus dining at a restaurant; long tables are shared amongst diners and it is a bit close quarters. There is 1 menu on the back wall and the waiters will tell you what it has to offer. The house wine is decent. The stuffed artichoke was delicious and even included some diced soppressata. The baked ziti is not conventional as to what you may expect. Pasta tossed in sauce is covered by some mozzarella and it is melted over it. The meat sauce was hearty and tasty. The pasta with meatballs was also good. The meatballs (2 in the order) are huge and I was able to take one home. Once the meal is done the waiter comes by and tells you your total, you will not see a check. Simplifies things I suppose. All in all it was a good experience, with some decent food. read more

It's been a while since I have been, but wanted to make some points that might be helpful. They won't just bring you menus, they do have some around, but you need to ask an associate. There is also one on the wall near the back. Or as the locals do, ask what you should order that day. If you ask for wine they will bring you the house wine, not in a stemmed glass - but they do have fine wines and nicer glasses - again, if you ask. But allow me to make an offer you can't refuse: the food is tasty, the portions are huge, and the price is right. Try the pasta for three on a Sunday - a fabulous deal, get it for two of you and have leftovers for days. The bread is excellent, they will bring it. The presentation is not fancy, the dishes are not complicated - more like it might be mama cooking in the back. The space looks just as it has forever, don't expect high end. But it's classic and comforting. And yes, they don't bring an itemized bill and it's cash only. This is how the place runs, and I imagine it's just always been that way. Feels like you are among family - it's an institution and an experience; much like what you have imagined from classic mob films (but no one will get whacked). Relax, flow with the vibe and I guarantee you a nice evening, a full tummy - and you might even walk out with an accent. Just go. read more

I wanted to leave a review for Dominick's, not because of how AMAZING the food is, but more because of how incredible their staff and ownership is. My family was there for dinner on Sunday night the 19th, and my mother in law ended up choking on her food...it was a bad ordeal. I cannot thank the staff and Charlie enough for quickly springing into action, calling 911, and ensuring my children were well taken care of upstairs so that they weren't witnessing what was happening. You all helped save my mother in law's life and we are so grateful for that. Amazing food, tremendously friendly and accommodating staff...cannot recommend this place enough. Kudos to all of your team Charlie! read more

Always good a lot of good food family style big portions this place is old school which is the best school only the best when I'm in the Bronx God bless read more

Eh...service was friendly....seating is tight...had the veal parmigiana, it was burnt...sauce was ok...too many other places nearby to give it a second try...there's parking in a municipal lot behind the building read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

My dad and I usually eat in little Italy but we wanted to try Italian on Arthur Avenue and boy, we are never going back to little Italy after this! It was quite a long trip there but totally worth every it. The food was unbelievably fresh and tasted SO good. We will definitely be back next time we are visiting NYC. read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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After a beautiful day at the botanical garden train show we walked to Arthur avenue for early-ish dinner. we chose Dominic Because we heard it was fabulous. we ordered veal Parm, chicken Parm, and eggplant Parm. Curiously only the eggplant one did not come with linguini. The amount of food on each plate was enormous, but bland and flavorless. Not a hint of garlic or salt. We also ordered the stuffed artichoke to share as a starter and a side salad for one. All five dishes came to the table at the same time. The artichoke looked great on other peoples plates, so there was no way to tell that it tasted awful.The stuffing was flavorless,soft and wet and tasted like boxed chicken stock and white bread. I wanted to Crispy! the salad, such as it was, was iceberg lettuce, two olives, and two slices of tomato. I have thrown out more about this. We got our doggy bags, asked for the check, we were told the dollar amount. no paper check no itemization. Just a dollar amount ...why should I trust you?. No credit card. no coming back. mediocre at best and for only $160. I will stay closer to home and get better. I can live without the old Timey atmosphere. It's not my nostalgia. I wanted delicious. But if you want LARGE PORTIONS of ordinary food this is your place. Ps. Bathroom is upstairs so not handicapped accessible. read more

I visited Dominick's this past weekend and i definitely wished i lived in NY to come more often. I visited from LA and have never experienced such amazing customer service, warm hospitality, amazing cosmopolitan drinks, AND quality food all in one location. The owner, Charlie, was so amazing and generous! Definitely thee best restaurant I've visited while in NY. Thank you to the waiters as well! If i could give another star, I would. I can't wait to come back read more

Dominick's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Ahhh hey in the mood for some Italian and taking a stroll through the Bronx.... Yes! New York baby! We'll, looked forward to our time in The Bronx for a true Italian place to eat and why not the original little Italy location. Aurthur st is the spot for the original little Italy, bustling area of The Bronx that has restaurants, shops, coffee shops, markets, such a great neighborhood area that felt like a true New York location, between the location, the people, the atmosphere was so nothing like L.A. and I was in love from minute one. After buying some coffee, and then a sidewalk oyster, and then in the market area a hand rolled cigar right there in front of me, such a great afternoon. And then came out decision to eat at a true Italian spot, Dominicks was on the radar since L.A. and I was looking forward to this place so bad, and then I was disappointed. I'm giving the 3 stars because that is total I can give as an overall experience, we were early and they didn't open till noon so hence that's where our farting around happened so obviously I was looking forward to our lunch after walking around. We came back and we're seated inside, first they have no high chairs for babies, I mean c'mon guys I know you probably don't get many kids but the "just in case" scenario should arise have just one in the back or something. Whatever I can deal I held him our entire meal, the owner who walked around and greeted us was a nice guy and I like him, true New York kinda guy and restaurant owner. Our sever after 10 minutes of waiting finally came to us and funny, you were standing at the bar chatting with your boy the bar tender then checking on us, but once again, whatever. We ordered a antipasto salad which was very good, my wife had the fettuccine Alfredo w/ sausage on the side, and I had the baked ziti and I asked to add chicken, I was told they couldn't add chicken to my dish... L O L ... I mean come the F@&$ on man, you can't add chicken to a dish? Seriously?! I'm ova here laughing like Ray Liota at this point. Ridiculous. Anyways our food came and it was surprisingly good, my baked ziti was a very large portion and very good, she said her fettuccine was good. And from beginning to end was beyond subpar, the fact there's no high chairs, and then no chicken to add to my ziti, it got comical at that point. I tried my best to love this place and the experience because I'm from 2600 miles away and looked forward to this for awhile. I have mad love for New York and the Bronx, but unfortunately I would have to pass on returning to Dominicks to dine again. read more

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Great place to eat in Little Italy in the Bronx. Delicious Food. Great Wine. Friendly people. All around terrific experience. Love it!

Very (!) busy destination on the supertouristy Italian streets of Arthur Avenue. A unique nyc experience, not that good really but unique. No menu or prices, all oral and cash, just trust the waiter. Friendly bustle. Cocktails poured a bit weak but full bar. Limited menu options. Apps are decent baked claims, ok cold antipasto, meatballs too dense. Entrees usual traditional but limited, veal decent meat but bland. An experience! read more

I have been talking to my wife about Dominicks for awhile now. We were supposed to go in December but we both got covid. I lost my sense of taste and smell so we haven't eaten out much. I still don't have it back completely. I can't taste things like garlic, onions, vinegar, lemon etc. So my review is temporary. I will go back as soon as I can taste and smell and post an update. If you are not familiar with Arthur Ave in The Bronx, you should be. There are meat markets, fish mongers, fresh mozzarella made in multiple places, and restaurants aplenty and all very good. You can bet with all of these markets the meat, seafood, cheese and vegetables in the restaurants will always be fresh. There were 3 of us so we ordered clams oreganata, fried calamari, chicken parm over linguini and linguini with clam sauce. The calamari was nicely coated and fried. Not very oily. Perfectly tender. One of the better fried calamari dishes I've had. The dozen clams oreganata were nicely breaded and again perfectly cooked. Tender not chewy. Unfortunately I couldn't taste the seasonings but my wife said they were excellent. I went with chicken parm because I knew I could taste tomato sauce. The dish was gigantic. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was very good. The chicken was tender. I really enjoyed it. My daughters eyes popped when she saw the size of the dish. Lastly, my wife said she had not had linguini with white clam sauce this good since her father passed away 20 yrs ago. He would go clamming and then come home and make it fresh. She said it looked different from his but if she closed her eyes it was as if she was eating his sauce again. It is not a fancy place. Just a bunch of rectangular tables with vinyl table cloths. They only do some dishes on sundays like cavatelli and others like seafood are not cooked on sundays. Service was excellent. I would definitely suggest that if you want a real italian experience that you go to Arthur Ave and Dominicks. By the way, we came back with fresh ravioli and cavatelli from Borgatti's, fresh mozzarella and hot sausage from Mike's deli, bread from Addeo's and pastries from Artuso's and Morrone's. The pizza on Arthur Ave is also excellent. read more

Food here is always of the best quality. Never once had a problem with anything I've ordered (gotta reccomend the steak). Service is second to none. The ambiance really reminds me of more like a home cooked dinner that you can enjoy without any problems. Would reccomend 100%! read more

I came here with friends and we were pleasantly impressed by the service, the food and the way we were treated.

tl;dr: interesting and no-frills experience for a non-local in the italian neighborhood in the Bronx. The portions are generous and the taste is decent. What a great cultural experience this was! I stepped into the restaurant and there wasn't anyone to greet us, instead there was a bar! After standing for a bit, we had to flag down one of the waiters and someone who was probably the owner. We never got menus after being seated but apparently this is normal as they expect you to ask waiters on what is available. The neighboring parties were lively and everyone looked like they were having a great time. It was cool to see customers flag waiters by their first name; it almost feels like they're long time customers. It was difficult to order food because a lot of the items were unavailable and waiters were difficult to flag down. We ordered the baked clams and they were nothing to write home about. For the entrees, we decided to share a broccoli and sausage pasta and a calamari pasta. The sausage texture was new to me and seemed kind of firm. I couldn't tell if it was just very lean meat or just a unique cut of meat. The calamari pasta was decent, there was more depth in the sauce because of the seafood flavoring than that of the broccoli sausage pasta. The star of the show was the experience and new found perspective. I am happy to report that I experienced what the true little italy in the Bronx has to offer. (no touristy stuff) It was an cool experience to watch the "boss" go around and sit at customer's tables and critique what was coming out of the kitchen. Frequently, he would find something he didn't like and command waiters to "why does this man not have bread? get this man some bread!" read more

Dominick's Restaurant - calamari pasta and broccoli and sausage pasta - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York