This is an Italian restaurant, but I stopped off here for drinks during a snowy day. Because of the weather, it was pretty empty, but I was welcomed in and attended to immediately. A small, cozy space with window seats, a couch and coffee table, a community table, bar seats, and individual tables. The restaurant encourages a mix of patrons, from people enjoying a big meal, to enjoying a cocktail with the girls, or even if you just want to hang out, drink coffee, and read a book. They really want people to feel at home. I had the Epistrophy (rum brugal, lime juice, epi syrup, mint, and braca menta) as well as the OMG (portofino gin, lime juice, basil, and Italian cordials punch). Both of these were light and easy to drink. My last drink, the "spicy kiss" from savoia (tanteo chipotle tequila, savoia americano, grapefruit soda, and lime) was indeed spicy. They also have drinks featuring ginger, beet, spiced wine, mezcal, vermouth, maraschino liqueur, cinnamon, orange bitters, and more. Lots of Italian ingredients on the drink menu. Again, I didn't have the food, but there is an extensive pasta menu with a small selection of meat dishes. Many people complain about the slow service. There was no problem the day I visited, but again, it was slow. But my reply to that is, I think this is the type of place that is SUPPOSED to be slow. Aside from the fact I think this may be a cultural thing, I think they want this laid back community hangout place kind of vibe. read more

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Food was delicious however service lacked. In my opinion, and years of experience, the woman working didn't know really what she was doing and was just winging it. she wasn't that good at recommendations, tried to offer my friend mezcal even though she's never had it and I had to stop her. Furthermore we were just 1 out of 2 tables in the entire restaurant and she forgot to ring in our order ? She did make it up by offering free dessert but it was kind of uncomfortable throughout the meal she kept checking on us every 5 -10 minutes if we're okay, If we're still okay etc?? Just checking Just checking ..... The whole time we were eating two men kept brushing past our table bumping our chairs etc trying to hook up the Projector and audio cables to connect the audio in order to stream the world cup games.... Food was good, Drinks were just okay and took 10+ minutes to come out- it gave first few days on the job, and I think she was there alone with no bartender or manager on the shift. I probably won't be back This was last Tuesday France vSpain read more

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I went to this decent and pretty reasonably priced Italian spot with a group a while back. The place inside is charming, though a bit small, and our group sat on a table in the back that was slightly elevated from the rest of the restaurant. The service was alright, being friendly but a bit slow and haphazard. For instance, I got my main dish much later than everyone else, and another person's appetizer arrived at basically the same time as their entree. To drink, I had the very tasty Oreri for $17, listed as a Sardinian boulevardier with rye, Campari, Borghetti caffe liquor, and Mirto wild blueberry Sardinian liquor. The drink was delicious with a bitter-sweet flavor with a bit of light fruitiness, and I would recommend it. My appetizer was the Burrata for $17 with farm tomatoes, toasted almonds, celery, and red onion vinaigrette. The burrata wasn't the largest piece, but it was good, with there being plenty of tomatoes. The celery and almonds added some crunch and texture, and the vinaigrette was very light. As the dressing was light, it was a little under-flavored, needing some salt if they want to keep it simple, or perhaps the obligatory balsamic glaze you see a lot on burrata. I tried a bit of the Endive Salad for $16 with avocado, orange, croutons, and a citrus vinaigrette, which was bitter, refreshing, and tasty overall. If I recall correctly, no one else got an appetizer or salad otherwise. My main dish was the Bistecca Di Tonno for $29, listed as pan-seared tuna with spicy romesco sauce, hazelnut, and chickpeas. I ordered it rare, and the dish came out with the tuna properly seared, but it was unfortunately cold. As said, my dish came out later than everyone else, so possibly someone missed a queue. The rest of the ingredients were flavorful and worked well with the tuna, whether it was the slightly spicy and earthy romesco, the bit of crunch from the hazelnuts, or the chickpeas that retained some texture. If the tuna had been hot, it would have been much more appetizing, and I would have sent it back, but I already got my dish late, so I decided not to, or else I would have held up the rest of the meal. I tried a bit of the Malloreddus Alla Campidanese for $21, a Sardinian gnocchetti pasta with tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. It was slightly salty, and the pasta had a unique texture and was decent overall. Another person had the Brasato, or braised short rib, which they enjoyed. Another person had the Pappardelle, which they seemed to like. We didn't bother with dessert at the end. The prices and food were decent, but I wouldn't rush to go back. read more

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Staff were friendly when we arrived and sat down immediately, it wasn't too busy. The food was very well made. I got the steak not sure what it was called but it was so juicy and cooked to perfection. Prices were reasonable we spent about $90 a person in the drinks were really good. read more

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Cute artistic spot with a limited brunch menu but I enjoyed the chicken egg sandwich and my friends got a scramble and shakshuka.

Stopped in for happy hour drinks with some friends. Service was good, drinks were good. Happy to be outside during the beautiful weather.

Swung by here for a Sunday brunch with some friends and it was a solid spot. We liked everything we had. The decor is fun and welcoming, it's a cool spot to hangout and have some drinks on a lazy Sunday. The food: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes- This was my fav thing we had, the pancakes were so light and fluffy. The flavor on this was great and I liked how it wasn't too sweet. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=Grxxw1NGp3ufmSiKK5rtxw Pappardelle al Sugo Di Carne- I thought this was made really well. I loved the texture and chew of the noodle the most, it really stuck out. Overall flavor was nice and homey. Cauliflower Fritters- Not sure I would describe it that way since it felt more like a potato pancake with cauliflower. Truth be told, if I closed my eyes, I would not even have noticed the cauliflower in the dish. I liked the flavor of this and I enjoyed the runny poached egg but I wish they had a better quality smoked salmon. The salmon tasted very basic. Cotoletta Alla Milanese- This was OK, the cutlet was fried really well but it wasn't an exciting dish. The cutlet was super crispy which was great but it came off a bit dry. I also felt there needed to be same kind of sauce or something because there was only lemon to squeeze on top. The roasted potatoes were ok, kind of lifeless, they were just soft with no texture. read more

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2 stars because the place itself is cute and sitting outside was really nice. Service was fine. Waiter was nice but service itself was pretty slow. (also the waitress just gotta be mindful with her hair because a loose strand fell onto my friend's plate when the drinks came. Nice transition into drinks, expensive Aperol spritz and tiny, and the beer was not very cold. I actually dropped my spritz on the ground and I guess they only saw 10 minutes later when they came to get the plates. Oh well that's a 16 dollars the floor enjoyed. the food was pretty bad. bland, no flavor at all. the gnocchi with mushrooms in particular was awful. I asked for more cheese hoping that would fix the dish but it couldn't really salvage the lack of flavor. The tuna entree was meh. what really got me is that we asked for bread, something they usually give, and they said they ran out. At 7pm, the restaurant already ran out of bread.. weird. Won't be returning, I think they left their Sardinian flavor in Sardegna. Cute place though and friendly people. read more

Cute brunch spot with very friendly service. We got cauliflower fritters, pasta carbonara, and a thyme panna cotta with caramel and almonds. Everything was delicious. The cauliflower fritters came with a poached egg and goat cheese, and the combination was creamy and perfectly salty. The carbonara was rich and decadent. The panna cotta was not too sweet, with a great thyme after-taste. Would happily come back and try other things on the menu. read more

Excellent pasta, fairly basic paninis, lackadaisical service. You'd expect that a place with tables this tiny would have some notion of hustle, but there weren't any check-ins or refills and we sat for more than 20 minutes after our table was bussed before we cracked and flagged down the waitress. read more

came here for brunch and it was a cute spot with a nice ambiance near little Italy/soho. pancakes were really good and their plates in general are decently sized (not too big) so you don't leave stuffed read more

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Amazing happy hour deal! Around 4pm on Monday there was no wait, and the servers were fast and attentive. The interior is small and cozy, with quaint decoration and a warm atmosphere. During happy hour (3:30-6:30pm on weekdays), they have $12 pastas! We ordered a pappardelle with mushroom ragu and a rigatoni ragu bolognese. The textures of the pastas were perfectly al dente, and for both pastas the flavors were delicious. Both pastas were slightly too salty for our taste. Overall definitely recommend a try! read more

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Cute spot with good service. Walked in for brunch at open and there was no wait. Staff was consistently attentive and polite. Definitely recommend the latte, very flavorful and good presentation. Got the avocado toast with an egg and it was the perfect portion. Nice flavors and texture with the added radishes, and great presentation on a wooden board. read more

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The food and service were wonderful! We were in town from Upstate celebrating a birthday and they were great bringing out a candle on the dessert. Did not rush us as they could see we wanted to talk. read more

Happy Friday!!! So we stopped by @epistrophynyc to have a quick drink and taste their happy hour pasta! And wowww! We were pleasantly surprised! Delicious food and cocktails we will be coming back for sure! Thank you! the ambiance is laid back and relax with a fun vibe and very nice bartender! read more

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Had dinner at Epistrophy and it honestly checked off all the boxes. The vibe and ambiance was cozy and the food and drink were delicious. I got the Cotoletta Milanese with the salad and will definitely be going back for it. The people were very nice and the service was on point. Definitely recommend! read more

Great little coffee shop in Little Italy. I really enjoyed the vibes of this place. With the windows opened, there was a nice gentle breeze coming in, on a brisk/warm June day. The staff here is extremely friendly. This coffee shop has a couple of couches as well as benches along the window, and your standard tables and chairs. Lattes and capacino were on-point, as well as the tiramisu we ordered. read more

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go elsewhere :/ the service was So Slow. waiters seemed very nice and accommodating, so i'm not sure it was their fault ....but our mains took about 40 min to come out. i had to send my tuna back because it was not fresh. to apologize they gave us free shots read more

Stopped by for a quick brunch while doing some shopping in the area. I got the avocado toast and added smoked salmon to it while my boyfriend got the pappardelle pasta. The toast was good and the smoked salmon was a nice touch. They started us off with some bread and pretty good olive oil! The pasta was okay for $20. The spot had indoor and outdoor dining and it felt pretty homey inside. read more

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Stopped by on a Friday night for happy hour! Found this gem on TikTok, and loved the atmosphere. It was warm, welcoming & cozy. The service was okay, not super attentive considering it wasn't super busy. Also we ordered drinks on HH but weren't given a HH discount. Nonetheless it was a yummy meal with friends and we decided not to say anything as we were content. Would recommend to others! read more

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Great Brussels sprout salad and tagliatelle pesto--small portions, though. White wine carafe was good. Nice atmosphere, relaxed and cozy.

Came here for a quick brunch while shopping, ordered the pancakes, zucchini fritters and some starters. The pancakes were great soft and fluffy. The zucchini fritters were unexpectedly softer than anticipated. They were still quite tasty read more

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Had a lovely dinner here, delicious shared plates and very nice rosé selection. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and didn't rush us out at all. Music was at a perfect volume, very nice to be able to hear your friend across the table for once. Would highly recommend! read more

The cocktails are amazing and the pasta is even better! Great vibe and is one of the only places you can find Mirto liquor from island of Sardinia! Love this place is a must try ! read more

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Food was delicious! Def can't go wrong with the pastas. Drinks/cocktails are also great, too. It's def loud and be ready for an elbow-to-elbow dining experience. We were there for brunch and it is def packed. We sadly were seated right by the door so we felt the door draft but we were sweating with the split heater at full blast. read more

Only came here for a drink so can only review the bar. We came for a couple drinks while we waited for a table at Thai diner. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. I had their mulled wine drink and the bartender was able to make it hot for me. A good way to warm up on a chilly fall night in New York. Would come back for a relaxed drink the next time I'm back in New York. read more

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It was good, though a little pricey for what you get. I had grapefruit juice ($5) but the glass was very small. Did take a while to get food after ordering, but my friends and I were catching up, so we didn't mind. I ordered a frittata, and it was pretty good! My first one ever. The egg was moist when eating but stayed together well. The lemon salad was a great compliment. My only gripe was the toast, which was almost inedible, very difficult to even chew. The outdoor seating was nice, and my friend got the lemon pancakes which he always raves about, and said it didn't disappoint. read more

A perfect place to have a drink on a date. Sat at the bar and had a glass of Chianti and the other had a glass of Montepulciano. The price is similar at any restaurant ranging from $14-17 a glass. The space is pretty small and was dimly lit but cozy. The bartender was friendly and checked in from time to time. It wasn't that busy but people started strolling in for dinner around 6:30pm. Would like to stop by again and try the food. read more

Fantastic service! Wait for came to check on us periodically without being too overbearing! Immediately thought the space was beautiful and kind of rustic but elegant! Ambiance was nice, not too loud. The standout was definitely the food! Hands down some of the best pasta i've ever had in NYC! Will definitely want to revisit when I return! read more

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I saw this place featured on Fung Bros YouTube series, and it got my attention since you don't hear anything about Sardinian food. Definitely curious to try, so I recommended it for a ladies' dinner. We went there on a rainy Tuesday night. Needless to say, it wasn't packed, and we did have reservations. Apparently, there must a be a glitch on the reservation site about receiving texts about their reservation being cancelled. My cousin received the same text as other reviewers mentioned. She called and straightened it out with the restaurant. Be sure to do that if it happens to you. The restaurant is very cute. Love the vibes. As it's commonly the new thing now, you scan a QR code for the menu. They don't have a super extensive menu, nor do I feel like there are many Sardinian specialties. Either way, we ordered the following: Tartare di Tonno - excellent, super fresh and tasty, done well Calamari e Funghi - pretty good, cooked well Polpettine di Vitello - really good and flavorful, exceeded expectations Tagliatelle Nere for my entree - it was good, probably one of the better versions of this dish I've had. I wish it had more than just mussels though The Mule for my drink - it was ok, not great I tried a piece of my cousin's hanger steak and it was good. For dessert, we got the panna cotta and chocolate mousse to share. The panna cotta was great. I really enjoyed it. The chocolate mousse was good, but too sweet for my palette. Overall experience: Food - 3.5 although I'm glad that food wasn't bland. Some things were too heavily salted. The free bread was like a pretzel. Ambience - 4 small but cute place Service - 3....it really wasn't friendly. Didn't see a smile until dessert. Probably after they realized we ordered a full 3-course meal, plus drinks. We don't need fake bubbly servers, but if you're working for tips, a smile and friendliness helps. read more

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Delicious & authentic Sardinian menu; gracious, professional service. Would return & recommend!

While prancing the neighborhood, we luckily stumbled into a humble, quiet, peaceful setting like Epistrophy. Imagine a cross between a coffee shop and a With scattered coffee tables, classic retro decorations and antique wooden shelves holding rows of classic books - I really enjoyed the setting and ambiance. NYC can be extremely chaotic, restless, and stressful but places like Epistrophy offer that unique time capsule within the abyss. The food is solid and dependable. I ordered the egg white omelette with mushrooms, side salad and chips. Although the portion was not big nor kept me fully satisfied - the setting mostly completed the experience. Along the ways are antique books, records and board games that can help pass the time in a nostalgic way. The spot warrants 3 stars since the food isn't particularly special, and the portion sizes aren't particularly noteworthy. The ambiance is unique and location impeccable but there are plenty of solid spots in the area that can easily compete with this spot. read more

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I enjoyed this place overall. My omelette was very good. I love how the cheese was basically dripping out of the omelette. Only thing I didn't like too much was the mixed greens. I think they need to edit the ratio of the greens they used because something was a bit more bitter than the mixed greens I'm used to. And personally I typically like a little bitterness. It was just too much. However, they nearly redeemed themselves with their great Moscow mules. So tasty. Overall everything I ate felt very light, so if you are going for a light breakfast then it's a great order. If you want something heavier go for one of the pastas perhaps. My friends said it was very filling. read more

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Cozy spot, food was delicious, and service was very friendly. I had the orecchiette and it was delicious!

Loved this place! Food and drinks were amazing and so reasonably priced for what they were. Cute / quaint interior - would def come back read more

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Cant remember the names of anything we got but everything was great! Drinks were very unique and delicious. All the pastas were great and very different. We sat in the outdoor patio and it was perfect. read more

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One of my go-to cozy weeknight dinner spots when in Nolita! The staff are super friendly, the ambiance is homey and warm, and the food and drinks are delicious. They have unique wines, and fun spins on classic cocktails. All very fairly priced! The food is lovely - perfect portions that leave you feeling satisfied but not overstuffed. The complimentary bread is some of the best I've had. Most recently I started with the Arancini. Tiny sized balls, but they were light, unlike some arancini that can be too rich and heavy. I got the Endive salad, while my dinner guest got the Brussel Sprouts salad. I'm a huge fan of adding grilled chicken to their spectacular salads, and they definitely make these salads entree-worthy. We finished off the meal with cannolis for dessert. The freshest and most refreshing cannoli I've ever had. Crisp, airy, and light, with a citrusy cream filling! The perfect ending. I'll continue to come back time and again. Always have a lovely experience! read more

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Came here with a group of 9 people for a birthday celebration. Overall I was left disappointed and would recommend diners choose a different restaurant. Food = 1.5/5 : First off the food portions are small. I got 2 apps and 2 pastas to split with my wife and we were hungry after it (and my wife is a small eater). The food was also pretty mediocre. Honestly the best dish was probably the bread (which was free). We got the olives (meh), the zucchini fritters (small / overpriced and only OK), the cacio e Pepe (poorly done), and the butternut squash pasta (decent but overpriced). Ambience = 1/5: This place looks nice in pictures but the execution is poor. Tables are close together and it's a bit cramped. Even sitting at our own table, people were bumping into each other and no place to put coats. The place is pretty small and the door kept opening in/out, so you'd keep getting cold air hitting you randomly. Service = 2/5 : Service was generally slow. They took 30 minutes to bring bread out for the table, took a long time between bread and apps, and then a long time between apps and entrees. Then at the end, the birthday boy was eating his dinner and the waiter asked him numerous times why he was taking so long. read more

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Epistrophy in Nolita is the perfect all-day spot, whether you're grabbing brunch, lunch, or drinks with friends. It's cozy, inviting, and versatile--ideal for a first date or cocktails with a group. We loved the poached eggs with polenta and the cacio e pepe. Whether you sit at the bar, on the couch, or at the community table, Epistrophy makes you feel right at home. read more

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One of my favorite spots in the city. I've brought friends, family, and even dates here. Solid pasta dishes and great apps. Friendly staff and intimate ambience. read more

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