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Emporio

4.1 (968 reviews)
PriceyItalian, Pizza
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Ojoma O.

Service was amazing and the happy hour is honestly the best. Spritzes and pizza from 4-6. Restaurant is charming and delicious.

Prosciutto & Burrata
Ellen C.

Emporio was a frustrating dinner, mostly because the service really derailed the night. We had an 8:45 reservation and weren't seated until around 9:00, which would have been manageable if things had improved from there. Instead, we felt forgotten once we sat down. We didn't get water at first, and we didn't put in our order until 9:31, only after we had to track down our waitress. We ordered the prosciutto and burrata appetizer, I got the branzino, and my friends ordered pastas. The appetizer took about 20 minutes to come out, and when it finally arrived, it was wrong, so it had to be sent back. That meant even more waiting, which felt pretty ridiculous at that point. The atmosphere also didn't help. It was very loud, to the point where it was difficult to hear people at the table. I can appreciate a lively restaurant, but this crossed into uncomfortable. Maybe it was an off night, but between the delayed seating, lack of attentiveness, missing water, incorrect appetizer, and noisy dining room, the experience was hard to enjoy.

Pizza Prosciutto Margherita
Yahaira V.

Absolutely delicious! Everything was so flavorful and prepared perfectly. The focaccia & ricotta, and tagliatelle Alfredo were my favorites. The pizza was also amazing you can never go wrong with brick oven. The dim lighting and ambiance make it perfect for a girls night or a date night. The service was great, and I highly recommend making a reservation since it does get really busy. We were seated at the bar, which we didn't mind at all.

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Sharece B.

Fabuloso! This was our first stop for our Foods of NY Tour with Bert. We watched as they made pizza from scratch with fresh dough, basil, mozzarella, and prosciutto. The pizza was paired with a small glass of red wine and amazing new friends hailing from down under. We also learned that our tour guide has had a Leo (swoon) sighting here in the past. In general though, the vibes at Emporio are top notch. I'd definitely come back for a full experience with more of that delicious pizza.

Focaccia
Leora S.

We came to Emporio around 5 p.m., and it was pretty empty, so we were able to get a nice seat right away. Our waiter was attentive and quickly brought us water and menus. We started with the focaccia and croquettes. The focaccia was really good I think they use the same dough (or something very similar) for their pizza. It came with whipped ricotta and honey, which was my favorite part. The sweetness of the honey paired perfectly with the slight saltiness of the ricotta. The croquettes were also delicious. They were oval-shaped with a crispy, golden exterior, and the inside was filled with hot risotto and gooey melted mozzarella that stretched with every bite. Next, we had the Margherita pizza. It was a thin-crust pizza, but unfortunately the cheese kept sliding off every slice, which made it a little frustrating to eat. Some of the crust was also burnt, so I ended up eating around those parts and dipping the remaining crust into the whipped ricotta and honey, which made it much more enjoyable. Lastly, we ordered the Burrata Ravioli. This was probably my favorite entrée. The ravioli had a delicate, thin pasta that was cooked well, and the creamy cheese filling oozed out with each bite. The mushrooms served alongside it were especially flavorful and complemented the dish nicely. The total came to about $90, which felt reasonable for three people. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a cute spot for a mid-range dinner or casual date night. While the pizza was a bit disappointing, the appetizers and ravioli made up for it.

Squid Ink Spaghetti
Katie C.

An underrated brunch spot in the heart of soho! Have been here many times and each time I've been greeted with the same amazing food, service and hospitality. Came here for a brunch with a couple of my gfs and it did not disappoint. The back room has a skylight that makes the restaurant light up and feel like you're not in NY (in a good way). Steak and eggs with chimichurri and waffles with blueberry sauce were standout brunch dishes. Their pizzas and pastas are just as amazing! You can't go wrong with anything here. Will be coming here again so soon!!

Angel R.

We finally made it to Emporio, and overall it was a solid night out. We did not have a reservation, so they let us know upfront we had about an hour and a half to eat. That was more than enough time. We were done with about 20 minutes to spare, and honestly we could have been out even sooner. The one thing that slowed us down was waiting on the check, but even with that we had time to breathe. Staff was friendly throughout. The space is cozy, and by cozy I mean they pack a lot of tables in there. It is tight. There were some noisy kids nearby but they were happy kids, so it was okay. Happy kids are tolerable kids. Now for the food. The pizza was good, but I have to be fair to myself here. I went in expecting that deep smoky char you get from a brick oven, and Emporio is actually a Roman style wood fired pizza. Two different things. That is on me for mixing them up. Once I checked their website and saw what it actually was, I had to recalibrate. For what it is, the pizza was good. A little on the softer side, but tasty. My expectations were just pointed in the wrong direction. The real star of the night was the rigatoni pasta. Wifey's choice, and she was right. Al dente, well seasoned, and honestly it outshined everything else on the table. That one is a must order. The octopus was also excellent. It had that smoky flavor we both love and it delivered. No complaints there at all. And the ginger beer? Potent. You have been warned. If I go back, and I think I will, I am going in with the right expectations this time. Skip the assumptions, order the pasta, get the octopus, and grab a ginger beer if you are feeling brave.

Tagliatelle Alfredo
Shuba S.

Came here as I was craving pasta and we were super hungry from shopping. Cute decor and good service but food was okay. The pasta in my eggplant pasta was not at all Al dente-- I felt like giving it back. But I was already hungry. The sauce was spectacular. The Alfredo pasta was good but nothing to talk home about.

Tiramisu Espresso Martini
Lindsay L.

I forgot to take a photo of the food because I was in the moment and REALLG wanted to eat. It was so tasty. My bestie and I shared the squid ink spaghetti and branzino. Both were very good. If I had to choose one though I would choose the branzino. I'm obsessed with the green and white sauce the chefs made for it. Both dishes were very balanced with the right amount of sauce, veggies, and seafood. The tiramisu espresso martini I had was very cute. But the alcohol was strong. I wish it had more flavor vs a lot of alcohol but still appreciate everything and the presentation. It was still good. For dessert we shared we shared an orange cake with ice cream. It was wonderful. I wish I had tried more desserts but I was so full. The service was excellent. Our server was so kind and checked in with us regularly. Would totally go back

Spicy Sopressata

Happy hour is only available at the bar and ends at 6 p.m., which I didn't realize at first. The pizza from the happy hour menu was noticeably smaller than the regular menu version. I ordered the spicy soppressa on the bartender's recommendation -- it was okay. We later moved to the dining room and ordered two pastas. Both were decent, but the rigatoni was undercooked -- it was hard and chewy, which made it less enjoyable. Overall, an average experience. I will come here again.

Back room - beautiful light!
Dessa R.

Food was delicious, and I could devour the focaccia & ricotta all day! I loved that it was thin crust focaccia. The pappardelle bolognese was delicious as well, great flavor and portion. The Bellini's were yummy and not too sweet and most importantly didn't give me a headache. Lastly, the affogato & gelato was so good! The front of the house was cozy and warm, however the back room had an enormous and gorgeous skylight windows! Overall, the 3 star grade was mostly for the service. Although the food itself was delicious and the wait for the food was short, service was slow. It was a bit slow to be able to place our orders. Unsure if our arrival was during a shift/menu change from brunch to dinner, however we had to mostly be proactive in getting attention of staff versus staff being attentive. During most of our dining, there were no more than 2 tables occupied in the back room besides us. I'd come back however for the focaccia & ricotta and to try more dishes

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