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    Il Posto Accanto

    4.3 (380 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    IL POSTO ACCANTO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Anthony P.

    When you come here, imagine eating at a true italian family's dinner table with excellent food, no frill vibes, a place to chat and be lively with your friends/loved ones, excellent wine... I mean this is a special place. The food tastes like love. It tastes like someone who loves food, who's honoring their roots and their families in the best way possible. Even the menu highlights a quip "with my family's special sauce" or something to that effect. Everything was delicious, from the creamy, savory burrata (which I don't usually even like burrata) that goes with the tender, thin, delicate prosciutto and JUICY ripe, sweet, naturally savory tomatoes (wow), to the salsiccia and broccoli rabe that keeps that nice tender bitterness, and the spicy calamari with that gentle crumbly fry, fresh bread and of course al dente perfectly cooked cavatelli. I could go on and on. Il Posto Accanto. you are a hidden gem. keep up the great work!

    Francis D.

    BRO, THIS IS 1000000000/10! Me and the girls had the best time! The best couple running this delicious and magical place. The service was "terrible," watch out for their humor. They're SO F(P)UNNY!!!!!!!! I can't wait to come back here. It was just everything you can ask for New York City with great food, great vibes, and great service!

    Tagliolini al Sapore di Mare and tagliolini al limone con gamberi
    Liz B.

    This tiny little Italian restaurant was well decorated and such a cute spot! You can only make a reservation by calling but we were seated immediately when we arrived. The bread was decent but I wish the focaccia was crispier as it was a little soft. And it was kind of odd that for 4 people they had 1 extra random slice of a different bread. We shared the eggplant croquettes which were delicious with a crispy outside and flavorful interior (10/10) The pastas were 10/10. The noodles were cooked perfectly (a little bit more than al dente for me) and the sauce was delicious! I got the tagliolini al sapore di mare and really enjoyed the seafood on top!

    not negotiable dish for me - grilled calamari
    Roman K.

    Been there a few times since my last review. After visiting mom, spouse an I just walked in yesterday for dinner with no reservation & were seated immediately. This is August the place was kind of "empty" city folk out in the Hamptons, Jersey shore or Cape Cod...unlike the other nine months of the year where you may have to wait, even with a reservation We ordered the Grilled Calamari (not negotiable dish for me) and one of the days special - Veal with Artichoke & Spinach (portions are generous, we split). The bread came out, focaccia & sourdough EVOO... All was deeeelllllllissshhhh, the veal was slightly on the chewy side GO! if your in Alphabet City NYC

    Polpettine di Melanzane
    Zoe D.

    I have a friend who's a musician, and I came here back in March with his family for a late night bite. I had already eaten dinner earlier in the night, so I wanted something small. The Polpettini Di Melanzane instantly caught my eye- eggplant croquettes with tomato sauce, basil, and burrata. It was perfectly crispy on the outside while soft and pillowy on the inside, and had great flavor. They give each table complimentary focaccia bread and oil, which was also delicious. I'm very particular about bread, and I could tell their bread was homemade. It was crisp while still being chewy on the inside, and had the perfect touch of salt to balance it all out. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, but since we were a large group and the restaurant was crowded that night, we did wait around 15-20 minutes for a table. But they accommodated us, and the food was worth the wait. If you're in the area and are looking for a nice dinner spot, I'd definitely recommend this! It seems like the perfect date night spot, or even just a night out with friends.

    Pannacotta
    Jolie S.

    It's been a few years since my last visit to Il Posto Accanto, and all I'm left thinking after my visit is, "Why did I wait so damn long to return?" Everything I remembered about the superb (I mean horrible) food, hasn't changed one bit! We tried the Burrata and Fig Crostini and Scallop special, and both were divine! The hubby also tried the meatballs, and I went with the Tagliolini Al Sapore Di Mare, which had developed such a depth of garlic and seafood deliciousness in each and every bite. As if we hadn't eaten enough, we ended our meal with a silky Pannacotta with Berries. I can't wait to return to eat more of their disgusting food

    Alexander R.

    I returned to Posto Acanto recently and it was just as amazing as the first time. The food is fantastic, real Italian as good as what I ate in Rome. I again had the calamari a la griglia, since I enjoyed it so much the last time I was there. It is so good. The service is great with friendly servers and the ambience is outstanding as what you can expect from the city. Lots of people enjoying the food and friendship. I guess im lucky because again I found parking easily right by the restaurant. Only street parking unfortunately but if you're patient you will find one. A really cozy spot for a great meal and drinks. Stop by you won't be disappointed.

    calamari (minus one piece because we were too excited to eat it)  (Calamari alla Griglia)

    First place we want to dine at when coming into town from LA. Great food, great vibes, even better people. Anything you order here will be delicious but we always make sure to order the grilled calamari and reserve a slice of lasagna when coming in on sunday. (I specifically plan to be here on a sunday when coming to NY) their food and hospitality make the 5 hour flight worth it every time!!

    Calamari alla Griglia

    Always my favorite place to visit when we come to New York. We always make sure to reserve a piece of lasagna when making our reservation. Every time I come I get the lasagna and one other new plate so I can try everything and everything is always so good. We had a reservation at 7pm on a Sunday. Atmosphere is always great, always a lot of regulars who are very friendly. Julio is a great host. Can't recommend this place enough. Our server / bartender Ricardo was also amazing

    Grilled Calamari
    Ivan K.

    I was just discussing authentic Italian restaurants in the city with some Italian friends. I went on Yelp and noticed I never review Il Post Accent although Ive been here many times when we lived in Manhattan prior to Covid. I had some photos and nice memories so guess it's better late than never to share them. Great food and wine at this nice family place.

    Chicken and fig special
    Chris D.

    Fab meal. Lovely welcoming staff with the owner around making sure everyone is having a great time. The bread was nice at the start and we enjoyed the polenta appetizer. The squash blossoms didn't hit the mark, i personally don't think the tempura batter was too thick and the mozzarella cheese didn't work well. We both enjoyed our main dishes, with the spaghetti being so unlike anything I've had before - I would highly recommend if you like fish flavor. The wine was lovely too. A little pricey, but appreciate all the homemade elements come at a cost. Would absolutely go back.

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    Small restaurant. Delicious food. Fresh made pasta, grilled calamari and portobello, fancy wine list. Attentive service.

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    What a very special place. The food was fabulous, the ambience was perfect. I enjoyed myself so much and can't wait to return with family.

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