Solid experience, walked in without a reservation for a late Sunday lunch. Beautiful restaurant Accommodated a table for 2 Nice selection of wine and alcohol. Service was excellent The potato croquettes stuffed with Taleggio were decadent, well done The Cacio e Pepe was very good The lasagna was the star, outstanding rendition. Outstanding flavors with each bite. The bread service was nothing special, I did not care for the whole wheat bread, the olive oil that accompanied the bread wasn't seasoned and middle of the road as it relates to quality. The cerignola olives were very good. The vanilla gelato was excellent The flourless chocolate cake was too much for me, my wife enjoyed it. Reminded me of a truffle. Lovely experience read more

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Despite the continued hype and pain of getting a reservation here I was pleased to find that I Sodi lives up to most of the hype and that most, if not all, of the dishes were fantastic. Now that the restaurant has a much more expansive dining space (following renovations and expanding the backs) it's slightly easier to get a table and I noticed that a decent amount of spots at the bar, reserved for walk-ins, were open when we arrived promptly for our 5:15PM reservation. The classics, including the fried artichokes, were all great and we ended up sharing 3 appetizers, 3 pastas and a meat entree which left us stuffed with barely enough room for dessert. I found that the lasagna was my favorite - despite being a massive slice was the perfect level of rich, flavorful and meaty. The other pastas were also amazing, include the pappardelle and cacio e Pepe but we found that the cacio e Pepe was the standout. It was the perfect blend of peppery without being overpowering and was the right amount of food. I think ultimately we could have done without the rabbit and side of potatoes (i.e. fries) but it's a solid dish if you want a proper portion of meat as most of the pastas are vegetarian. Finally, the dessert, a unique cookie roll (lovingly called a salami by our waiter) was pretty interesting though a bit thick and rich. Overall, an excellent Italian spot and deserving of the pain of getting a reservation! read more

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Lucked out and got a fairly last minute reservation for 4 right at opening. Though it was a little earlier than most of us would prefer to eat, it was worth it to check this spot out. We ordered family style for our group of 4. We started with a farro salad that was a special for the day and the insalata mista. The farro salad was the crowd favorite, though most everyone still enjoyed the other salad. For pastas we got the Pappardelle al Limone, Lasagna a Sugo, and Lamb and mushroom pasta (a daily special). Then we finished off with the Tagliata con rucola (a grilled ribeye). This was so much food, the richness of the lasaga and steak together with all the pastas was a bit much, but everything was so delicious, you had to fight to stop eating. Since everything was so good, there wasn't a crowd favorite this time. My personal favorite was the special Lamb and mushroom pasta, it was amazing, it should absolutely be a staple on the menu. The cocktail menu was wonderful, they had a whole section of just negronis, and also had some mocktail options. I enjoyed a wonderful Sage martini, then a glass of wine with the pasta and streak. Service was fantastic, it looked like the bar got backed up and our server got back there to make some of the drinks. You can line up before opening to try for a spot at the bar, the line forms pretty early and quick, so worth trying for a reservation if you know you want to come here. read more

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This place does live up to most of its insane hype. The lasagna can only be described like a giant thick block of meat and cheese - it's almost too decadent to eat. We only made it halfway before taking the rest to go. The limone pasta was also a hit. The weakest for us probably the ravioli, we felt it congealed a bit too fast but maybe that's on us for eating too slow. Eating out in the garden on a beautiful spring day made the experience even better. read more

I Sodi - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

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This might be the greatest meal out we have ever had! Everything is made from scratch and far exceeded our expectations. Willie was the perfect host with spot on recommendations and over the top hospitality. It's a small place and highly popular so make a reservation or go early! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for years, but generally defaulted to Rita Sodi's other spot, Via Carota (creature of habit). So when my sister came to visit and a friday lunch spot opened up on Resy, I was there. Came for the first seating at 11:30 AM, def recommend having a reservation as they seemed pretty booked and the space itself is cozy (esp if it's too cold for their back patio seating). Service is something i've seen flagged in other reviews, but honestly from the hostess to our server, everyone was super warm and kind. Since it was "morning", they had some extra breakfast style dishes including an intriguing egg lasgana, but we went classic lunch and split the Steak Tartare, Pappardelle al Limone, Lasagna, and Piselli side which was plenty of food (with leftovers). Standouts are definitely the Pappardelle al Limone which was creamy and bright from the lemon zest, and the texture of the pappardelle was perfect. Their famous lasgana was visually stunning with layers upon layers of thin pasta, but a bit heavy. Also got the homemade bread basket which comes with delish olive oil and olives (but is also an extra charge). Can't believe I haven't come here sooner, will definitely be back even just for the lemon papardelle! read more

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Beautiful & intimate Italian place in Greenwich Village. This place came highly recommended by a trusted friend and is usually booked well in advance. Their website said they welcome walk-in so after not finding a table on rest, I decided to take my chances on a Monday evening. We got lucky and got two spots at the bar (note that everyone needs to be present for you to get seated). The service was attentive and friendly. We ordered pasta and I opted for the truffle pasta special which was absolutely delicious. The pasta was beautifully al dented and the sauce perfectly buttery and creamy. The portion size was pretty generous, too which I appreciated at $45. It was definitely some of the best and most expensive pasta I had but well worth it. I met a friend who was in town and that I hadn't seen for a while so we were still chatting and finishing our sparkling waters after paying the bill but were asked to leave so they can turn around our seats pretty promptly. Definitely understand that it's a small place, but we only spent a little over an hour total in the restaurant and hadn't even finished our drinks. That's what I'm deducting a start for. read more

I Sodi - Truffle pasta special - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

I was blessed by the Resy gods and finally got an early dinner reservation off the waitlist. The inside of the restaurant is very simple and bare bones. The tables are close together, but it was pretty quiet at 5PM. We ordered the potato croquettes, lasagna, and the tortellini in brodo. The croquettes were veryy cheesy. My boyfriend liked it, but I would have preferred it to be heavier on the mashed potato flavor. This was my first time having tortellini in brodo, and it kinda reminded me of wonton soup. The meat filling of the tortellini was very flavorful, and they were floating in a clear and salty broth. I heard mixed reviews of the lasagna, so I didn't have high expectations going in, but I actually liked it! It was very dense and salty with the meat though. I would have preferred some kind of tomato sauce/acidity to cut through the richness. Overall, I liked how simple and rustic the dishes were. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out to me. I'm glad I got to try this place, but I don't see a need to go back. Definitely liked it more than Via Carota though! read more

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We came by for lunch the food was very good food and the service. We were asked if we would like some Bread ( we didn't know it was extra $) The food was delicious We had: -Zucchini, ***lasagna, and *** ravioli pasta dish That lasagna was incredible We'll come again soon read more

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I'm honestly surprised this place doesn't have at least 4 stars... I thought it was delicious and personally like this place better than Via Carota. The menu is fairly "simple" but executed well and everything was quite flavorful and seasoned perfectly. Had a weekend lunch reservation and the restaurant wasn't full the entire time I was there... so maybe try walking in if you can't get an online reservation! Service was exceptional. Food: ordered the below for two people and it was too much food. -Insalata Di Indivia: soooo good. Crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Perfect compliment to the pasta dishes. -Prosciutto, Cheese, and "Doughnuts": can't remember what this was called... nothing crazy here, but exactly what I wanted. Salty, savory, and the "doughnuts" were warm and fluffy. Comes with 3. -Lasagna a Sugo: a must. What they're known for. Rich, very meaty, and almost melts in your mouth. -Cacio e Pepe: perfect. Exactly how you'd want this dish to taste. Peppery, cheesy, salty. -Risotto Zucchini: enjoyed. Creamy, but refreshing with the fresh zucchini, lemon, and herbs. -A special with wheat noodles, mushrooms, and meat... wouldn't order again simply because it was quite rich and competed with the lasagna. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Decent pasta spot, though there were definitely both hits and misses. The desserts were just okay. It's a highly rated spot, but not sure if entirely deserved. The lasagna was decent. read more

This was definitely one of my favorite meals that I had in New York City on my two week trip. The steak tartare was a huge portion and extremely fresh and delicious and very flavorful but the lemon pappardelle was the star of the show. This is insanely good and I cannot stop thinking about it. Literally if I could eat this every week I would service was great. I had the bartender with the Keith Herring tattoo he was very friendly and gave great prompt service. The only Con have is that I thought the barstools are very small and uncomfortable. But otherwise beautiful restaurant and beautiful meal. read more

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My friend and I stopped by late afternoon on Saturday around 2pm. Fortunately for us, they allowed us to sit down if we ordered promptly because the store was set to close around 3pm for their break. Luckily, there were tables available, so we got seated right away. My friend and I ordered to share: HOUSE BREAD The bread was a type of wheat bread. It came out warm. There were 4-5 pieces. They provided an oil to dip the bread. It was nice, but I think personally though it's skippable - didn't find myself wanting more than what was provided. CARPACCIO DI ZUCCHINI This was my friend's pick, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dish in a good way. This appetizer is quite light & refreshing. I feel like it's the perfect summer dish. The vegetable were very finely cut & fresh. The mint taste was subtle (which I appreciate - cause I generally do not enjoy mint in my foods). CACIO E PEPE I knew that they were known for this dish. And it did meet my expectations. The black peppers that they used seems like a good quality. The pepper was apparent but not overbearing. The noodles taste great with the combination of the sauce/cheese. This dish was decently filling despite how it may appear. So I was satisfied with my order. Overall, I did enjoy my meal. The servers were very kind/accommodating. My friend even said that she would want to back to try the Cacio E Pepe after taking a bite of mine. read more

I Sodi - Cacio E Pepe - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

If SMH were edible, it'd taste like I Sodi. When the restaurant's Resy page came across my screen with a new crown in the corner (making it easier for me to book a table), I figured I'd finally give this place a shot now that reservations weren't as difficult as rocket surgery. But color me disappointed--and put me down for Team "Not Worth the Hassle". - Pane e olio: I didn't want this, but it was ordered anyway. Their housemade sourdough was...very weird. Super dense, thick and chewy. Maybe I'm too much of a peasant to appreciate this kind of sourdough, but I do bake my own bread and this bread tasted like one of my beginner mistakes. Regardless, I hate that we had to pay $15+ for this gluten nightmare. - Lasagna a sugo: Supposedly their signature dish--but I can't fathom why unless over-salted disappointment is an aspiration in the culinary world. This lasagna tasted like someone spilled an entire can of NaCl in ground meat, then threw in some sheets of pasta to mask the mistake. There was little to no sauce, the cheese was mostly only on the top layer, and no other seasoning could be discerned from all that salt. The entire thing made my kidneys hurt. - Special pappardelle with lamb and porcini: I don't know if this dish had a proper name, but by virtue of not being the aforementioned lasagna, it tasted miles better. There could've been more lamb, and there definitely wasn't enough porcini, but the pappardelle was al dente enough. - Side of roasted carrots: Good, but who doesn't know how to roast carrots? At least they gave a large amount--it helped wash down the horrible lasagna. Service was fine but not particularly friendly, especially as the place filled up after 5:30pm. The space was the typical brick and wood chic that so many West Village restaurants have, but as with the service, it was lacking in warmth. Definitely don't plan to return. read more

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I had a great meal with my friend here on Friday! This was my first time dining here. It is super cute and small, which makes getting a reservation a little tricky! Luckily, we snagged one! We were seated a little after our reservation time, but the host kept checking in and updating us. I had a dirty martini, which was good but I thought.a bit small for the price. We also shared the bread, that was STEAMING hot and came with olives and olive oil. This was so good! For my meal, I had their special that was a truffle pasta. It was pricey but super delicious and came with tons of fresh shaved truffles. I do wish the sauce itself had a little more flavor, but the truffles were so indulgent and made it very special. Overall, I would definitely come back here! Looking forward to trying other things next time. read more

Came here for the famous lasagna, stayed for the amazing cocktails. Seriously-- these were some of the best cocktails I've had in a restaurant. As it's almost impossible to grab reservations, I walked in around 4:50PM on a weekday night and was seated right away without a wait. Service was great and ambiance was very rustic chic. - Lasagna: 9/10 (great classic lasagna but nothing mind-blowing. Tbh I prefer the don Angie lasagna) - French 75 cocktail: 100/10 (an amazingly well balanced French 75! They only had the non-alcoholic version on the menu, but the bartender offered to make an alcoholic version and oh wow was I blown away. The slight sweetness of the bubbles and the slight bitterness of the orange peel really made this a great cocktail) - Martini: 1000/10 (ok I usually hate martinis because I'm not a spirit-forward cocktail person but mannnn this martini was the best martini ive ever had) I will definitely come back, esp for their cocktails!!! read more

I Sodi - Lasagna a Sugo - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

Wow just wow. The lasagna absolutely delicious. I came here for a client dinner and was late and totally wish I got there earlier for more. We ordered three lasagnas, a couple pastas, a tomahawk steak, the short ribs, and dessert. Everything was fantastic. Honestly I would come back just for the lasagna. The steak was also cooked to perfection. The place was cute, it had a patio with outdoor seating. I will say this place does got packed. We had to leave at 8:15 cause another table was waiting on us. The waitress was really nice about it, but yeah plan on an early dinner for optimal time and seating. I would totally recommend this to a friend and will be coming back next time I'm in New York. read more

I Sodi - Lasagna Carciofi - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious. Would recommend making a reservation so you don't have to wait but If you come 20 mins before opening it's likely to get a table. I sat at the bar and I was a vibe. The lighting was gorg. The staff was kind and accommodating. The food was fresh and delicious. The lasagna was rich and full of flavor. Each bite very decadent. Highly recommend for a solo night or date night read more

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We got an early dinner reservation - typically fairly difficult but with enough checking reservations are doable and at decent times. They also have a walk in bar that had ample open seating. We were sat in the back dining room that was nicely, intimately lit but pretty quiet - there was no music playing which I realized I rarely encounter dining out so conversations stood out more but it wasn't too loud. The staff were helpful in recommending dishes to share and drink menu had many options. We got the lasagne - so rich and thick with many layers and sauce/meat. It was fine but wouldn't say memorable. I think there was a bit too much pasta for me and it conflicted with the meat and sauce. The papardelle with limone was phenomenal - the lemon flavor cut through so well with a rich sauce and soft pasta. The cacio e Pepe was also delicious with black pepper bringing out the flavors. Ravioli was solid but not memorable. The bread was very good with thick crust and soft interior but with ample dough and great for mopping up sauce. Overall very good Italian meal and would return! One of my favorite pastas in NYC though we should've gotten a tomato based sauce dish to balance these. read more

I Sodi - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

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Appetizers were good, but the mains lacked, unfortunately. Service was quick and plenty of seating indoors. Ambiance was good too, a nice little intimate restaurant. For apps we ordered the fried artichokes and the mozzarella dish (forgot the name). Both were delicious. The fried artichokes were my fave--so crispy but flavorful. As for mains we ordered the lasagna and the pappardelle. Lasagna was good EXCEPT the pasta itself was so mushy and overcooked, I wish it was more al dente. The meat layer itself was great. The pappardelle was unfortunately way too salty so I was disappointed in that. Overall it was fine! But I was expecting a lot more considering the Italian food scene in NYC is pretty top notch. read more

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Some of the best Italian I've had in the city easily. It's truly that good. Go with a date.

I came to I sodi after a lifetime, first time at their new location. We walked in on a Wednesday evening around 6:30pm trepidatiously, we got lucky with bar seats. Still the best lasagna and limone pasta jn town. I will attempt to come back week nights again! :) read more

We lucked out and got a seat at the bar on a rainy Sunday. The staff was very nice and helpful with our questions. We started with a cappuccino and an americano and both were delicious! The only miss for us was the artichoke salad. It was oil-heavy and a bit bland, tho the artichokes and parm were so fresh. Both the spinach ravioli and carmelzied onion pasta were great. Heavier dishes, but the flavors were on point. Portions look smaller, but you'll fill up. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes! read more

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We camped out and got on line at 4 pm on Saturday. We were third in line and had a party of four. The restaurant opened at 4:30 pm. Those with reservations went in first. Afterwards, we were welcomed in very warmly and professionally. We were offered garden seating or a communal table (inside). I happily accepted the communal table since it was freezing that day. They had a number of specials that day. They had a great selection of negroni's, I got a terra negroni, which was recommended. It tasted great and was a safe choice. Easy drinking negroni. Our waiter was lovely and answered our billion questions since we all kept forgetting the specials that he listed. Fried artichokes were crispy and had a satisfying crunch. I didn't think there was much flavor. We got a nice orecchiette that was nice and light. Pasta was sumptuous. We also tried the tagliatelle con cipolla which had a strong caramelized onion flavor. This one was not my favorite, but everyone else in my party really loved it. We also got a pulled pasta special with oxtail and mushrooms, I really enjoyed this one. it was really rich and had great depth of flavor. We ordered the steak special, which included the T-bone. I am not sure what to think of this one. The steak was cooked properly, in the middle. The edges were quite dry. It was $188, so I am not sure if was worth that price. The tiramisu was on point. So was the panna cotta. I personally prefer tiramisu, so I would get that again. I would definitely like to return, but you need to plan ahead if you would like to come here. read more

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Just a great meal. Started with a sage martini (with lemon and St Germaine). Cold and surprising with floral notes. Bread and olives. Warm, dense pane was a perfect way to reset the palate. Then the wagyu salami with stracciatella which was mind blowing. Sweet balsamic, creamy smoked stracciatella, savory concentrated salami. Next, the lasagna, also somehow dense, yet light. Perfect. And lastly, rabbit wrapped in bacon with spinach. Also subtle and complex. Perfect. All with a great Chianti classico. Unpretentious portions. Quiet room. Excellent service. Very recommended. read more

Best lasagna i've had in new york! the restaurant is very quaint and there's always a lot of people trying to get a table. it does feel extremely atmospheric and the service is impeccable. i thought it was even better than don angie's lasagna read more

Maybe people are ordering the wrong things, but I adored my meal at I Sodi. We made a huge order for 2 people, but loved every bite. Fried artichoke and burrito with prosciutto were delicious. Burrito price was a little high for the portion, but fried artichoke was delicious and a must order. We got a trio of pastas: lasagna (must order), lamb ragu with whole wheat papparadelle (savory and delicious) and the lemon papparadelle (tasty and complementary to other dishes). Every bite was perfect. Already plotting my return. read more

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I Sodi has some of the worst hospitality I've experienced in NYC. We showed up for a birthday reservation and were met with a rude, confrontational host who refused to seat us and even made false accusations. Completely unprofessional and honestly embarrassing for a place that claims to be upscale. Plenty of better restaurants in NYC -- skip this one. read more

the food was fantastic! the lasagna was everything I hoped for. the service, however is what left me disappointed. no one asked us for another round of drinks after our first. our servers changed so many times we lost track of who to communicate with. total missed opportunity in a place with such potential. read more

Managed to walk in on a Sunday around 12:15pm and got lucky to get a spot at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and helpful with the menu. We split the fried artichoke and ravioli with spinach, ricotta, butter, and sage. The ravioli was delicious. The lemon pasta was light and melt in your mouth. The meat lasagna was also a winner as it was so easy to cut into -- truly didn't even need a knife. Def recommend a weekday lunch if you're struggling to get in. Super quaint vibes -- almost feel like you're in a country house. Hope to go back again! read more

Finally snagged a bar seat to try their famous lasagna. Absolutely worth getting there early for. Very filling, great fall meal. Melts in your mouth. Also got the balsamic carrots on special that were delicious as well as the dark chocolate ganache dessert with biscotti. Wonderful meal. read more

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Cute Italian spot with a large back room and an old school rustic look. The back patio is an extremely cute extension for the days with good weather. Pasta was good overall. Ordered the paccheri strascicati $26. More to come. Front person who seats you was a bit of a stickler as well. Seemed like there were open tables but he strictly wouldn't seat people early even 5 minutes or put them near each other even though a bunch of walk-ins came in after. Understood that you can't seat until your full party is there but seemed quite inflexible. Understood that your parties but might be able to sit together due to how busy it may be but when walk-ins with 4 people can come and grab 2 tables pushed together it makes you wonder. Also our tables were put very far apart with one in the front seating and one in the back. -1 star. Also they ask if you want bread but don't tell you it's $5. Still worth it. Overall food is solid. Excellent artichoke and pasta. The lasagna was enough for two people!Our waiter was solid. Front of the house? Could adjust their attitude. read more

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Had a very nice meal at I Sodi with a last minute cancellation offering up a reservation that day. Ordered the special oxtail pasta (superb), lasagna (excellent and beautifully presented), the burrata and prosciutto (the choice of my dining companion - as boring as one would expect...would have been nice with a little something extra to give it something worthy of a restaurant) and the excellent mushroom and asparagus side dish. The tiramisu did not seem house made...kind of meh with no real pick me up element to it. Wine pours were generous enough and waitstaff was kind enough to leave us be when it was clear our conversation required the space. Overall, would definitely recommend I Sodi for a quiet meal for two on a day when a stick to your ribs pasta meal is in order. It was totally decent if not revelatory. read more

Cozy vibes and great warm service. Came here before the renovation and the restaurant used to be really small. Now it's much larger. Reservations - super hard to get, I walked in and waited Food - can't go wrong with anything. the lasagna is a must get as everyone says. Negroni is also great read more

I Sodi - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

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Luckily we got a bar seats within 1 hour, the front dinning room is a little bit noise. The food was really great, the pasta definitely is above average. We love the Parpadelle Limone and Faro salad, the salad is the prefect start for heavy pasta. Meat lasagna is a little too salty for us, ravioli is cream but not flavorful at all. However, the pasta itself is great! Also, servers are really friendly and passionate to explain the menu in the busy environment:) read more

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Quick service, nice waiter food was nothing to write home about, we ordered four dishes and was told too little so we added in but it was WAY too much so that was a bummer the special was $45 and essentially buttered noodles mushroom risotto had copious amount of sodium and pappardelle was kinda just boring nothing against the people working here but the food was so forgettable and could b made better at home read more

I'm not understanding the hype or why it is extremely difficult to get a reservation. On a Saturday afternoon my daughter and I tried to get into a nearby restaurant but there was a line an hour long and as I Sodi had been on my radar I decided we would try it. We got there at the right time and there were two seats at the bar. The service was good. The atmosphere was cozy. The food was paced perfectly. We ordered three specials, fried artichokes, pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage and a whole wheat pasta with oxtail meat. Bread and olives cost an additional fee, so an Italian place that does not include some bread. That was a detractor for me. My pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage was cooked perfectly but was over salted. My daughter's pasta was actually the winner in my opinion but it too could have used less salt. The fried artichokes were delicious. I forgot to mention they didn't offer any grated cheese to top off the pasta. In a city filled with amazing Italian places this one was a one and done. read more

I Sodi - Pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage. - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

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The meal was great but I'm not sure it lived up to how impossible it is to get a reservation here... I was able to walk in at about 5PM on a Sunday and got seated at about 6:30 (not terrible!). Service was extremely fast too, but not in a way where I felt rushed out to get the table turned. The lasagna is a must get, very meat forward. The carmelized onion pasta was great but I wish it had more onions/ sauce. The tortellini en brodo could be skipped next time, the texture of the meat inside was just fine. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal however I don't think it's significantly better than dining somewhere without a crazy wait time/ impossible to get a reservation. read more

I Sodi - lasagna, carmelized onion pasta, tortilini en brodo - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

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I came in looking forward to a nice meal, but a couple of things left me a bit disappointed. After ordering my food and wine, the server asked if I wanted bread and olives--without mentioning that it came with an extra $5 charge. It felt unclear and a little misleading, especially since bread is often complimentary and should really be stated upfront. Later, my to-go box was accidentally swapped with another guest's, which was inconvenient. The food itself was good and the wine was fine, but the service missteps and lack of transparency around charges took away from the overall experience. read more

Overall: This is one of the most difficult reviews I've written in a while. I spent a year trying to get a reservation at a reasonable time with zero luck. Eventually, I gave up and I've spent the past couple of weeks putting my name in early to try to get a spot. The wait time is regularly quoted at 3+ hours on Friday/Saturday. They start taking walk ins at 4:30pm, and there is usually already a line. This time we ended up committing and waiting a full 3.5 hours for a table. Brutal. Once we got seated, everything was fantastic. Food was incredible, service was helpful and improved the experience, and prices were relatively reasonable (all things considered). I decided to rate this place based on my experience at dinner and not based on the wait. If you live in the West Village or if you're willing to make a full evening of popping between bars or app spots then this spot is amazing. But it takes a good bit of planning and effort to get a spot on a weekend. Food: 5 Drinks: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Food: All of the food was amazing. We ordered the Antipasto Toscano(charcuterie platter) and Insalata di Pomodori (heirloom tomatoes) as appetizers and the Paccheri Strascicati (pasta with meat sauce) and rough cut noodles (daily special - hand cut noodles with braised lamb) as our pasta dishes. The pasta in particular was extra special. It was cooked perfectly and the proteins mixed in had layers of flavor that complemented each other well. Drinks: We ordered a bottle of wine to go with our dinner. The wine list was predominantly Italian wines. The Chianti we ordered was tasty, but they did have a slightly limited selection that didn't offer many choices outside of Italian wines and didn't have a ton of options at the lower end of the price scale. Service: Our waiter was serving as both a server and the host. He was extremely friendly, gave lots of good advice on the menu, and even gave some tips on times to come back that might be easier to get a table. He definitely added to our experience and was more than just someone to take our order. Value: Most everything was reasonable here, but slightly on the more expensive side. It was all very high quality so it was hard to complain, but some of it was kind of expensive. In particular, the beverages tended to skew towards the pricey side. Atmosphere: I Sodi has nailed the restaurant vibes in the West Village. They don't do outdoor dining on the street like other places do, which I think helps the ambiance. The windows are blurred out which helps keep the chaos out. Tables are close together but it doesn't feel too cramped. Its an ideal date spot thats been perfectly executed. read more

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