I've been to Il Divino 3 - 4 times with my friend and like the food very much. Nice staff, a little slow sometimes and not always attentive to service. Yesterday, I went with my friend for lunch. I really got upset because when I went to pay my bill, I did not notice that the tip was included. I mentioned it to the chef (who was the waiter), told him that he should have told us. He said the "machine adds the tip automatically ". Also because tourists don't tip, they don't charge automatically during th week. Veryyyy dishonest! We continued not really arguing but still I was still trying to make him understand that he should have told us. He told me that all the restaurants in the neighborhood do the same. Not true! I've been living in Hell's Kitchen for 8.5 years, and go to many restaurants. None of them do. I will not go back. I checked on Google: restaurant can add tip but it must printed on menu and a sign must be displayed in the restaurant. The waiter needs to tell you when you sit down. So be careful about the tip included there and other restaurants, otherwise you will pay tip twice! Not happy. read more

Not many vegetarian options so I got a basic pesto pasta with no meat and it cost $30 and was incredibly mid. My friend got the special and it didn't say the cost but ended up being like $50 for a seafood pasta which she said was also mid and was just glad she got two meals out of it. Wouldn't really recommend. Go to little Italy. read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

So lucky to have this place just a block from my apartment. Warm service, authentic Italian food, and the kind of comforting atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. By far my favorite Italian restaurant in Midtown. I've been several times, but one of my favorite experiences was their prix fixe menu. I enjoyed a fresh salad, linguine with clams in a buttery white wine sauce, and a wonderful bottle of wine that I even got to take home. I completely forgot to order the dessert that came with it, but they also offer a lovely espresso after dinner if you want to end the meal the Italian way. A neighborhood gem that keeps me coming back. read more

Great restaurant choice before a show! Made a reservation, they have lunch specials and it's in the ideal location! Really nice sized menu and the portions were great. We all got a different type of pasta, which we all liked. We shared a caesar salad which was delish, and the meatballs were so good too! read more

Il Divino staff was amazing. Very accomodatimg and pleasant gentlemen from Ecuador. Pre theater thus is reliable and not too expensive. Antipasto was very good. Orecchiete and sausage was good. Adding veal would be a big improvement. read more

Authentic! This is a beautiful restaurant with amazing service. Sat at the bar for lunch and was attended to with the utmost professionalism. It felt like casual fine dining. The wine selection was amazing and the food.. so incredible. Everything is homemade even down to the table bread's dipping oil. The gnocchi pesto.. if my stomach didn't get so full, I could have eaten another bowl. Tender, light, melts in your mouth. I'd get this again in a heartbeat. They take reservations easily on Open Table and offer a fantastic lunch special. Don't miss this restaurant! read more

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Solid Italian place in Hells Kitchen. Interior is very typical for small NY Italian restaurants. Bathroom was clean ( by the way)! Service is very attentive and prompt! Food came slightly late ( 10-12 min) but was worth to wait. Lasagna was spectacular and juicy! Bruschetta was good but I prefer softer bread! Definitely, win/win if you looking for something good Italian and Not too pricy for Hells Kitchen! read more

Il Divino - LASAGNA CLASSICA - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish. Every dish arrived drowning in sauce -- heavy-handed and without any subtlety or balance. The food itself was mediocre at best, and the poor presentation made it even harder to enjoy. Service was nearly nonexistent. Our server appeared briefly to rattle off specials, then disappeared for the remainder of the meal. No manners, no attentiveness -- and not in the endearing old-school New York way. Plus they charge you for using a credit card. Forcing you to pay cash who free will. read more

I went two nights in a row. The Ceasar salad was a 5/5 excellent. The first night I got the linguine alla vongole and it was excellent. On the second night I did the lamb shanks papparadelle and it was fantastic as well. Great service (timing and friendliness) and quick seating (I got there before 6pm both says). Would absolutely return. read more

Il Divino - Papparedelle special with lamb shank - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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everything was great, good sized portions! romantic setting with great service. They also have cocktails which is pretty rare for an Italian restaurant, highly recommend! read more

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Cocktails are on point. The wine list is a great selections. Pasta fagioli is one of the best ever!!!! Great staff and very friendly bartender. Absolutely come back with my friend or a group. The room is very quiet clean and inviting read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It's Thanksgiving Evening and a friend suggested this restaurant for some good Italian cuisine. He had sent me Il Divino's info on Yelp and it automatically told me this place is good! It's right in Hell's Kitchen on 9th Ave between 49th & 50th Streets. Very casual dine in atmosphere, not your swanky NY style restaurant where you'd be required to dress smart casual. Another friend had come along to have some drinks and he was going to skip dinner. When all 3 of us had arrived, to our surprise they weren't that busy for a Thanksgiving evening. We got seated easily and greeted by our server immediately. First, we decided on drinks. One friend ordered beer, another ordered champagne, and I ordered red wine. Complimentary bread came next. So what did I order for dinner? There was a pre-fixe menu made special for Thanksgiving. This included an appetizer, entree, dessert and a glass of Prosecco. I chose Lobster Bisque to start off, followed by Turkey Tradicionale, and Pumpkin Pie was the only option yet perfect for dessert. Really authentic Italian restaurant, this place is legitimately amazing! Also would be a place to grab drinks at reasonable prices too. This location is walking distance from Times Square and just one stop away from Port Authority/42nd Street Station! Atmosphere is warm, lighting is dim, service is quick, servers are attentive with a full bar. My food was satisfying to celebrate the holiday. l'd most definitely come back again soon. read more

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Excellent food! My husband and I shared both the chicken marsala and the lasagna. Both dishes were delicious. The noodles in the lasagna were tender; the meat and bechamel sauces were hearty and very tasty. The marsala sauce was slightly sweet--just as it should be. The bread that is served prior to the meal is authentic with the most amazing crust! For dessert we shared the apple tart which was served piping hot with French vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of caramel sauce. It was the perfect way to end our meal. read more

I couldn't love this place more. The service is fantastic. Everything on the menu is perfect. I wish the music was a little more relaxed but it's still my favorite place to have dinner on 9th Ave, and I am a Hell's Kitchen local. THANK YOU for being amazing Il Divino! read more

This place was so delightful, the ambiance was calm, dark, and even featured a live performance. We came upon reservation, and the staff was very friendly. They come with complimentary bread and oil (my favorite), and got started with drinks. I recommend asking the sever their recommendation, it will not disappoint. I saw a few ordering cocktails around me and I must say they do look promising! I ordered their rib-eye steak with greens and roasted potatoes. I prefer my meat cooked medium-rare and the cook was spot on! They're known for their pasta--didn't order due to health-- but it looked quite delicious. Would come back, I came on a rainy day, and it was a nice place to wind down. read more

Il Divino - Sirloin Bistecca Al Barolo, Sauteed Spinach Roasted Potatoes - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This spot was AMAZING! Food and service was top notch. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I tend to be picky about Italian food but this spot is worth trying and going back to! read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent birthday dinner for my wife!! Everything was top notch and delicious. Can't wait to go back.

If you're heading to Times Square, you should absolutely check out this quaint Italian restaurant! We had incredible service from Camila and food that knocked our socks off! The gnocchi was soft and pillowy in a creamy pesto. The chicken parm was hearty and cheesy. And the creme brûlée was truly the best I've ever had!!!! read more

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Atmosphere, service and selection outstanding. It is a great pre-show spot. Great wine selection. Everything was flavorful and the bread was outstanding. read more

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Overall good time! Pros: good food, good drinks. Had the house bread, scallop risotto, penne alla vodka, tiramisu and they were all delish! Really enjoyed! Cons: Have to take a star off for overall service. I made a reservation 2 months in advance and when we got there the hostess said she had no tables, and essentially offered no solution. Hostess was horrendous at her job, many people showing up with reservations with no tables. We ended up getting a spot at the bar which worked out and everything went well from there, but this really is something they need to address. read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

staff was very friendly, food was delicious! We were sat at the corner window table. sipping a Cabernet looking out at the New York hustle & bustle & I could see the full moon out the window too! perfection! read more

Impromptu dinner on a Saturday early evening. They were able to fit us in at 4 PM but they fill very fast! So RSVP if you're going during prime times. Delicious food and very fast service in a small space and there was a lovely multilingual singer that evening as well. It is a small restaurant and feels cozy and not too fancy but the food was excellent Italian priced well. We met a local couple early there and if I had more stomachs I would have ordered their food as well, but went for the specials and was quite pleased. read more

Il Divino - Special: burrata e prosciutto di parma - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute and cozy little Italian place that we went to after attending The Daily Show taping. Overall good meal and very attentive service from a solid neighborhood restaurant. read more

Food was amazing ! Just another level of pasta flavors .. great portions . The service was impeccable .. we arrived after a day of Statue of Liberty and Central Park excursion and they didn't bat an eye on our touristy look .. drinks were great . Bathrooms are clean. ambiance was inviting, cozy and upscale without being snobby. Highly recommmend. read more

Il Divino - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I enjoyed our service and our server. He was a sweet man. Delicious bread with some garlic oil. Yum. We ordered bruschetta (4 pieces) and calamari for apps- both quite good. The sauce with the calamari was spicy but flavorful. I ordered spaghetti a la vongole- it was flavorful and yum. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal and wine we ordered. So many good places to eat in NY and this can be one of them. read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We loved our dining experience at Il Divino! Service was excellent, our wait staff was quick, helpful with the menu, explained the specials and always refilling/cleaning! We had the fried calamari and bruschetta for appetizers. Entrees I did a spaghetti pomodoro with grilled chicken and my friend did the penne vodka with grilled chicken. We will definitely be back! read more

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Excellent food and atmosphere! We had the lasagna and Zuppa de Mar(or something like that). Both were excellent. The lasagna was homemade and my husband thought it was the best he had in equity a while. My cioppino like soup was light and fresh. The table next to us had wonderful looking deserts. Would definitely come again and also order desert. read more

The man + I visited this little neighborhood restaurant nearly 2 years ago (Nov 2022) on our way to a show. Unfortunately we were super rushed at the time but the amazing service + staff really stood out to us. So when we returned to NYC this week for another show we made sure to stop here again, with plenty of time this visit. We weren't disappointed! We started with the calamari which is always a favorite, but often has too much breading. Il Divino's calamari was PERFECT and the sauce (a simple marinara) was good enough that I wish they sold it in stores. For entrees, we split the sole and pesto gnocchi, both of which were delicious but the flavoring on the sole was absolutely exceptional! Like before, the service was friendly and fast. B O T T O M L I N E : Go! This place is definitely worth a stop! read more

Food was ok but we picked this pre-show brunch spot specifically for Bloody Marys (as seen on their website) and when we got there, found out they no longer serve Bloody Marys. Boo! read more

I'm back to say I still think about this restaurant almost every day. I only went the one time, but it's crazy how much I think about that meal. I still stand by it being my favorite restaurant experience ever. read more

Tried this little gem while we were in NYC. The staff and decor were welcoming and quaint. The food was absolutely delicious. The calamari appetizer was perfect. We had the fresh pasta with a short rib ragu that was amazing. We also had the lamb oso buco with what maybe the best mushroom risotto I have ever had. Everything else was fantastic. I will definitely be back next time we are in NYC. read more

A great place for a good solid meal with outstanding service by all the staff all the way around . The chicken we had was great, explosive flavors and plentiful, their drinks are equally outstanding and are recommended by all . I loved this place , it was chill and I enjoyed our visit here and will soon come back in here when I'm back in beautiful New York City . read more

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One word: incredible! We had an absolutely fantastic meal at II Divino. If you're looking for delicious Italian food near Times Square, look no further! Literally everything we had was incredible. First, our drinks: my mom's rum and coke and my frutto Della passione e mezcal (mezcal passion fruit drink) were both super tasty! Now the food: complementary bread (5/5; fresh and delicious, it comes with an olive oil, herb, cheese mixture), pasta special (5/5; fresh fettuccine pasta w/ shrimp, clams, mussels, 1/2 a lobster, and calamari in a spicy tomato sauce. Truly phenomenal. The pasta was flavorful, perfectly seasoned and each type of seafood was perfectly cooked and plentiful), the Parpadelle Ragú Di Agnello (5/5; Fresh made parpadelle with a lamb shank ragu; once again perfectly seasoned, well balanced, and exactly as described. The ragu had amazing flavor depth and the dish was topped with a few slices of yummy sharp cheese; overall, very very good), and lastly, grilled mixed vegetables (5/5; simple and tasty. Paired really well with the parpadelle). The service was also amazing. We were quickly seated and the wait staff was just the right amount of attentive. The ambiance is quaint and intimate while also being welcoming and fun, and our night was enhanced by Juan Flores singing beautifully throughout our meal. This would be a wonderful spot for a date night or just an amazing meal. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in NYC! read more

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Easy to find on the corner of 50th and 9th - service is good as well as the food. Decent size dining area and love that it's on the corner with people-watching windows. Had the Ravioli Di Zucca which I think is worth yelping about. Butternut squash ravioli with ricotta cheese, asparagus, brown butter sage sauce. Such a nice surprise with the brown sauce and squash. Creamy and great balance of flavor. I had to dip my Italian bread in the sauce to sop up all that goodness. And then wash it down with a nice glass of Pinot Noir. No complaints. Friends had the Calamari Fritti for an appetizer and I had a bite and it was fine. One of them had the Caprese Salad and the tomatoes were hard to cut and looked anemic so would not recommend that appetizer. Other than that portions were adequate, prices were reasonable and we never felt rushed so I would recommend this place. read more

Great service and food and extensive wine list. Views are amazing. Go here if you want to splurge with a special someone. Make sure to stop by the bathrooms on 5th floor. The staircase is decorated with photos of celebrities who have been there. read more

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What a beautiful and unexpected evening we had at Il Divino. My husband, our son, and I took my father--who has dementia--out for dinner. Shortly after we ordered, we discovered that Juan, the host, was also the evening's singer, entertaining the room with his beautiful voice and heartfelt covers of Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, and many more. Frank Sinatra happens to be my father's favorite singer. Juan noticed how delighted he was when he recognized the music and began singing along. In a touching moment, Juan brought his microphone over and invited my father to sing with him. I hadn't seen my father that happy in years. He danced and sang throughout dinner--it was truly magical. As if that weren't enough, the food was phenomenal. We had the spaghetti carbonara, penne Bolognese, branzino, calamari, and lasagna. Everything was absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

It's been over a year and back in town and decided to dine at II Divino in our old neighborhood, Hell's Kitchen. Had always walked by while living here, ironic we're only dining here now, lol. But it was excellent, really really good. The Food, Service, old school ambiance and all at a reasonable price. We had the Calamari Fritti, Fettuccine Carbonara, Rigatoni Bolognese and delicious warm bread. Everything is made fresh at the restaurant which one can taste with every bite. Camilia our waitress was top notch. Without a doubt, hands down recommend II Divino for an authentic Italian meal in a laid back chill atmosphere. read more

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I always walk by this place and tell myself I'm going to try this place. Well last night was the night. I decided to give it a shot. Upon entering this place it was really nice a little on the small side. They had decorations due to it being Valentines Day. They had a live singer singing it was nice. We was sat pretty quickly the place was packed due to Valentines. The waitress approached us and ask us if we were ready. I got the bruschetta for appetizers and rigatoni beef bolognese for my main. My partner in crime got the penne alla vodka. Let's rate this food the bruschetta was plain bad there wasn't anything good about it point blank period the tomatoes looked like they were going bad and before it went bad they decided to use it on our bruschetta. Now boom our main come in. I didn't like mines there wasn't anything really bad about the plate it just wasn't for me I had rigatoni before but the beef had flavor the sauce was better this place rigatoni was just salty ASF! They didn't even put no RICOTTA like bruh. Anyways my PIC penne alla vodka was decent thou that's probably the only good thing I actually kinda enjoy. Maybe this place wasn't for me but maybe it will be for you. I probably just picked all the wrong stuff or maybe they were just too busy and were trying to get as much food as they can out. BRUSCHETTA 0.5/5 RIGATONI 1.7/5 ALLA VODKA 3/5 read more

Il Divino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Fettuccini carbonara was great!! Really enjoyed this place. Would recommend to anyone in the area! Don't need a reservation or anything. read more

Il Divino - Fettuccine alla Carbonara & Spaghetti Con Polpette - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I ate here with my family today and it was such a great experience. The staff was super knowledgeable and explained everything well and knew all the answers to all my questions. The food was also incredible and didn't take too long to get out to the four of us! Definitely check this out if you want a great dinner with friends or family! read more