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Il Gattopardo

4.0 (269 reviews)
PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Upscale
Loud
Good for groups

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Gabrielle Z.

Absolutely outstanding Italian food, really romantic ambiance (inside a historic building), great service but slow when at peak dinner time. What to order: - Any pasta! - Broiled striped bass - If there's a Risotto special, order it. Perfectly cooked! Must-get Dessert: table side Zabaione Al Ramandolo with mixed berries Great wine selection too.

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Rachel S.

Amazing food and service from the get-go! Waiters and host were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They treated me and my mother to a wonderful dinner and even gave us complementary appetizers and dessert wine. Would definitely recommend!

Josephine L.

Awww, Il Gattopardo will forever hold a place in my heart as it was the site of my surprise birthday dinner with some of my favorite people. But enough about me. Here's why you should visit: - Complimentary arancini. And it's abundant and DELICIOUS. Free fried balls of gluten joy--what's not to love? - Parmigiana of zucchini with fior di latte: Because simple yet savory is what Italian food is all about. - Sardinian fregola: Unique and fungus-y - Artisanal spaghetti: A briney salt bomb in every bite mixed with the most al dante spaghetti you'll come across outside of Sardinia - Codfish in casseruola: Mmmm, tender and tomato-y. - Roasted rabbit leg: Gamey but well-cooked The only skip is the Grilled Octopus. It was really under-seasoned and bland. Also, they give free shortbread cookies and biscotti as a parting gift. Mmmm, more free gluten. And whatever you do, get the Lychee Basil Sake Martini, so you can be a predictable basic b*tch like me. It's all the flavors modern ladies love.

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Hayward L.

Hidden gem of an Italian restaurant in midtown. Very authentic - the staff are all Italian and it shows! Came for their Sunday brunch, all the options looked excellent but we settled on the spaghetti carbonara and the omelette which was recommended by our waiter. All the food was excellent but I have slight regrets about not choosing 2 spaghetti dishes, cause the texture of the pasta was amazing. Will have to come back again soon although my wallet may need some time to recover. The prices are a little high but you are getting a proper white tablecloth restaurant with professional staff.

Branzino... just a little olive oil and lemon juice.  Perfection.
Ian S.

We opted for the outdoor seating which meant, in this particular case, that our table was on the sidewalk with pedestrians (not that many) walking by within two feet of our table. Still charming. Still cozy. Our server, Leonardo, was accommodating and friendly. Wine was good, food was great and came out at the right time. The table-side de-boning of the branzino was done flawlessly and both the branzino (big branzino) and the halibut were great. The complimentary basket of bread (OK... two complimentary baskets of bread) had some amazing breads (3 or 4 different kinds). Not for nothing... the bathrooms were as clean and beautiful as restaurant bathrooms get.

Pan-seared venison loin on red wine and juniper sauce, served with celery root timballo
Khanh-Chau M.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Found this place because it had some relation to Michelin stars but I don't remember how. I made a reservation but honestly didn't need one as there were still plenty of seats. We sat outside and it was quite nice! Started off with some bread appetizers with olive oil. We were also treated with a complimentary appetizer which I believe were some sort of rice balls. Meal was off to a great start. I ordered the pan-seared venison loin and it was PHENOMENIAL! The meat was so tender and the juices were amazing. The sauce had such distinct and complimentary flavours that I was honestly baffled at how good it was. The timballo was also so tasty - but definitely could taste more potato than anything which I liked. I was also able to try some of the pasta and it was so delicious! The pasta itself, the sauces, and the meats and veggies that came with the dishes were all cooked and seasoned so well. I ordered some of the Silene red wine to go with my food and it was very tasty alongside the meal, so wine is definitely a plus with the experience. Overall, I had a great time and the food was amazing. The head of the restaurant sometimes comes by to talk to us so got to learn a bit more about Italian culture which I liked. It's a very nice environment but definitely dress nicely. Bathroom is nice too. Food is expensive but I think you should expect that when coming here. Honestly, some of the best Italian food I've had in my life and I'm thankful that I came here. Have to come again to try some of their other stuff.

Annie H.

One of my favorite restaurants in Midtown East, and a consistent favorite throughout the years. The place is simply classic, the ambience and service always nice, the food is always delicious, and a pretty sure bet for a good evening on a date night or an evening to entertain. While their specialties are are definitely more towards gluten full, they have great gluten-free options as well, and very tasty ones at that. I've thoroughly enjoyed both the risotto and pastas, and their meat mains are divine. A little bit on the pricey side, but a fantastic place for an occasional treat. I got to try out their recent outdoor dining set up in my most recent visit (August) and thought the tent was quite nice, though I admit before the pandemic, sitting outdoors was much more romantic without the tent, and made you feel like you were temporarily transported to Europe. But it was nice and I would definitely do it again. Look forward to our next visit to my favorite big cat restaurant.

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Exceptional Italian , very high quality. Amazing branzino and pastas . First rate expense account

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