Wow , such a great vibing restaurant.. Amazing food and fantastic service, they had a superb band playing during the happy hour 6-8 , I highly recommend! read more

Il Sole - Guacamole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Luis and Ambioris the best staff they always give good recommendations. Good food and ambience. read more

Very nice small Italian restaurant up near Inwood. This would be a great spot to stop in off the Dyckman ave stop if you're looking to have an afternoon at the MET Cloisters. They have a fine happy hour including the wonderful Henney wings for a great price you get 8. They are like a sweet and sticky chicken wing. read more

Luis and Ambioris great staff and food is great love to come here! Is my favorite place in manhattan

I just had the most delicious GF vegetable soup here at Il Sole. Wow! I wish I had ordered some to go for later tonight. Lovely outdoor space, and friendly and attentive service. I will be back! read more

Il Sole - The view from my patio seat. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Security guard press me for no reason like he really thought I was gonna fight him. I didn't even have my hands up or nothing. I was just trying to talk about my problem and he was just gonna kick me out right away this place needs better security but the servants at least one of them try to help me I give them credit for that at least read more

Friday, September 27, 2023 @1:00 pm "The higher the clouds, the finer the weather" and indeed it was. My daughter Brandy and I were looking for a place to have lunch in the Inwood section of Manhattan and she chose this restaurant. Iiana, was the only waitress at this time and she had several other tables to wait on, yet she didn't fail to check and see how everything was and if we needed anything else. Brandy's dish was the chicken scampi with linguine. The menu says shrimp scampi, but she requested chicken instead. I had chicken francaise with linguine, seasoned with garlic and oil. Both dishes were good. Il Sole has a relaxing atmosphere and good customer service plus live jazz every Thursday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. #ilsole #ilsolerestaurant #nyc #dinner #lunch #seafood #pasta #pizza #soup #salad #livejazz #greatcustomerservice #forkfeed #good #foodblog #foodiesofinstagram #foodstagram #foods #instablogger #instagramblog #instafood #instagramblogger #instragram read more

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The place is nice and owner is super nice. We had the baked stuffed clams and ordered a second one. I had the penne a la vodka which was good but needed some salt. The chicken parmigiana was good and big portion. The service was great. Overall, I would go back to try other dishes and Jazz on a Thursday night. read more

Il Sole - Baked stuff little neck clams is delish! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went for a quick lunch and was seated right away. There was only 2 tables occupied and this is the Sunday before Memorial Day. The server was friendly, food came quickly, and the price was affordable. The bathrooms were clean too. read more

Il Sole - Margherita Pizza, Lasagna, Brussels sprouts - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't been to this restaurant in years. Recently went back and it didn't disappoint. It got a face-lift and expanded since I last visited. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We had the chicken franchise and lobster ravioli, both delicious. The drinks were yummy too. I really enjoyed the red sangria. Will go again. read more

Il Sole - Lavacake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Awesome gem in Inwood! Great variety of food and beverages. Staff is very friendly and attentive. The covered outdoor sidewalk seating is very nice in the summer. read more

The food was amazing. I wouldn't mind getting the vodka pasta again but the next time I go I'll try something else (I have my eyes on the birria pizza). The lasagna was amazingggg omg, such a good portion too. Pull apart bread was great and was a nice touch to the pasta. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful, made recommendations and was very accommodating. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and it was really quiet but we didn't mind. I'll be back for sure. read more

Il Sole - espresso martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Had my birthday dinner here and enjoyed every minute. The staff were so attentive. We were a large group of 16 ppl and we loved every single dish. We had the restaurant almost to ourselves which was a plus we loved the service so much that we decided to just stay after dinner for hookah, drinks and music . The manager Bryan was great and communication with him was super easy . I'm so happy I chose this place for my bday dinner. Will definitely return . read more

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The food here was so amazing, honestly finding Italian food is so hard sometimes. But the penne alla vodka with grilled chicken was soooo good. The berria pizza was so delicious and don't forget to ask for the Burria soup read more

Il Sole - Grilled chicken Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly I just came here last night to have a couple of beers. First impression was excellent, the place smelled really good, clean. Drinks menu is different and they have many many options of liquors. The service was excellent, they really made me feel like they wanted me to have a good time. Next time I'll try out the food. read more

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

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Amazing place. Low key the food is amazing the drinks too the penne al vodka is delicious the pull apart bread tasty w/ balsamic dressing great read more

Il Sole - Pull apart Bread - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Il Sole brings a combination of Italian comfort food with the vibe of Uptown. The staff is attentive and helpful and the food was delicious! Congrats to Sandra and the team! read more

I frequent my visits in the Dyckman strips for years now, but for whatever reason never stepped foot into Il Sole. Went on a Friday night after work to catch the happy hour which consisted of $6 Sangria, Margaritas, and I believe some beers. Me and my friend had the sangria to kick off then later on the passion fruit margarita. We sat at the bar and was serviced by the AMAZING bartender Gabby! We were soo impressed with her service as it's rate to find within the surrounding establishments. She was very attentive to us and made us feel comfortable throughout our whole stay. We did order some appetizers which hit the spot too. Overall, great customer service, good ambiance although small, but cute. Good for small groups and music not too loud that allows for conversation. I would definitely go back and recommend to others. I look forward trying some of the entrees. read more

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everything about this place was above and beyond excellence !!! food was delicious the ambiance is great the staff is very friendly service is outstanding can't can't wait to go back .. read more

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Food is soo yummy The pull apart bread is a must for an app The clams are tasty Drinks are good frugal spot Nice vibe outdoor seating read more

It's 90 degrees today and I wanted to try a restaurant that I've never tried before. I wanted something light but filling and fresh. I saw some of the dishes that people were enjoying and while dining at il Sole and thought why not?! The outdoor seating on Dyckman was PACKED but I saw a table opening up and swooped right in the menu had two "QR" codes one for Il Sole (which is Italian, I thought it was seafood) and the other is Sa Tacos, so again, why not?? Let's do a lil' of both!! I ordered Tinga tacos as a starter and the grilled salmon for an entrée with a side of sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes. Everything was amazing!!! Exceeded expectations. Just go check it out, have something healthy (I like to eat clean) and oh yeah if you drink, have a Gatsby, I added a splash of sparkling for that spritzer effect Now all I need is a cigar and I don't even smoke. read more

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I really like the ambiance of Il Sole, i really liked this place to be honest, so I will explain why I didn't give 5 stars belowwwww... Me, my partner, my twin and her partner joined my cousin and his girl here last Saturday night (daylight savings night unfortunately). First thing I have to say, this is probably one of the safest restaurants around Dyckman. The owner walks around through the night to make sure everything is perfect for everyone one, which is awesome! While we were on line to go into Il Sole, another guy ahead of us on the line seemed to be a little too drunk and started an argument with the bouncer. Of course, the bouncer didn't let him in and explained to all of us that he's responsible for letting people in and couldn't let in a person who seems to be intoxicated prior to the entry plus a problem maker. I felt really good by his actions. We didn't order food due to we had gotten there around 1 am and we had come out of a restaurant. Because the time was to advance an hour ahead when it marked 2, the waitress advised for us to order two pitchers of Margaritas instead of one because once 3 hits, they usually don't sell more drinks. We did as she said. We had a lot of fun. Drinks were LOADED!!! Really strong but really really good!!! Now, the reason I gave it 4 stars although I had a great experience here is while our waitress was being polite enough to serve all our drinks. She was also grabbing our straws by the top, that part that you put in your mouth to be exact. I tried to grab mine because my sister and me were disgusted by the fact that she was doing that and she kind of confronted me and told me she was the waitress and she was the one giving the straws to all of us. I couldn't tell her she was doing wrong cause she had this "I know it all" attitude but didn't enjoy watching her do that to us and can't imagine how others feel if she does that to others as well. Other than that, i had a GREAT time and definitely want to go back when we don't loose a whole hour because of daylight savings. read more

Great Live Jazz Happy Hour every Thursday. Along with Awesome food and cocktails. Friendly staff. read more

Very Nice atmosphere. Great food and drinks, i went there this Cinco the Mayo Sunday for brunch with few co-worker and we had a great time. The service was excellent, Ambiori took a great care of us and i would definitely go back to this place. read more

Nice restaurant with great Italian food. They have a seafood and Italian menu . They also have a pizza menu. The food is pretty good. I had Mac and cheese lobster and my friends got ravioli lobster and penne alla vodka everything came out delicious. The one thing I would say is that some of our foods were brought out first then the others. And the service was not as fast but they only had one girl working multiple tables. They have hookah here and happy hour until 7. They also have wine for 9$ and cocktails 12-17$ . This is is a nice chill spot with pretty good food. read more

Il Sole - Lobster Mac and cheese & Penne alla vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered the grilled chicken cutlet sandwich with fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers. Samdwich cam with only lettuce and tomato No fresh mozzarella! No roasted peppers C'mon II Solei! I could have gotten that sandwich from the corner bodega! If you want my money- DO BETTER read more

This was once one of my favorite places to eat, but they seriously have been lacking lately...last night I ordered a shrimp and chicken mofongo.... this absolutely the worst mofongo I've ever tried in my life. Zero flavor..no taste of garlic... nothing... the shrimps was uncleaned ... they didnt bother to cut the top of the shrimps to take the shit out of it, the chicken tasted like they just boiled it...pure white.... I told my waiter and she changed it... I then got the churrasco with mashed potatoes.... the mashed potatoes was fine but the churrasco tasted like the steak was spoiled.... at this point I just gave up read more

You can: Eat, drink, hookah smoke and party here indoor & al fresco! Came here for my cousin's birthday brunch on a Sunday ( 6/3/2018) We were a large party of 10. Our party was SUPER accommodated! We actually ended up ordering from their dinner menu bc of the time. So many apps, entrees and signature cocktails were ordered. We ended up ordering bottles to our table and ordering hookahs afterwards and stayed past our meal to party! Here is my experience & review: I do everything on a rating of 1 to 5 star, with 1 being tragic and 5 Terrific! Food- 3.5 stars overall 1.Churrasco(cooked medium)con tostones- 3.0 2. Penne al vodka- 3.0 stars 3. Calamari 2.8 stars 4. Chicken cacciatore- 5 stars 5. Mofongo con camarones en salsa blanca- 5 Drinks- 5 stars overall 1. Firecracker- Hendrix gin base with watermelon. Strong yet super refreshing-5 star 2. Moscow Mule -standard,but done well- 5 star 3. Mimosas- 4 star Customer service- 5 star ! The managers worked alongside our wait staff to make sure our experience was excellent! Julio was EXCELLENT! Ambiance- 5 star! Perfect place to watch and be watched on a nice summer late afternoon. The people watching is great. There was a live dj spinning a great vibe of deep house and afro deep house, Debow, and some salsa & merengue. Decor- Posh with clean modernity and pop art work and paintings. read more

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I came here for happy hour because I've heard from multiple friends that this is the best place to be. It was a nice Tuesday evening( 7pm) and my girlfriend and I came to have a dinner date. The happy hour menu immediately caught my eye. Sangria for $5? Pizza for $10? Like how could I not order anything else ! I opted for a white sangria which was very refreshing, and I ordered the ricotta pizza. The pizza was cooked to perfection and the cheese was really good. My friend ordered sliders and fries which was also really good. Both orders arrived in a timely manner. The overall ambiance is very uptown, if you've never been to dyckman expect loud music playing in the background. If you're not for music then I wouldn't recommend this neighborhood. I happen to love dyckman especially in the summer time ! Lastly I want to add that if you're a hookah smoker I suggest coming here. The hookah is only $20! Our hookah stayed lit for a little over an hour and was prepared very well, the hookah didn't have that horrible after taste and was very smooth. I would most definitely come back again with friends. The pricing is great and the service was just as good. I had a good time here and have 0 complaints. read more

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Excellent food. Best Eggplant Parmigiana I have ever had. No joke. Tiramisu soooo good. Highly recommend

Very good food but the service should improve, only one has good service. The employees must have more sensitivity and be more friendly because it is not asking, we pay to consume, and they work for their tips. 5 star for the kitchen, 1 star for the service especially the bar. read more

Super good food !! The service was awesome and we were treated nicely. I will be back, thanks. read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place! We had our son's first birthday party here last week-- everything was amazing! The food, the space, and the staff. The food was outrageous!! Our guests raved about it. Everything from the house salad, to the penne alla vodka, to the chicken scarpariello was so well flavored and seasoned. Sandra was so incredibly accommodating with the menu; I am gluten free and have several food allergies, but she was able to have everything prepared to meet my needs (the whole spread was made GF!). In fact, we had come there for dinner one night a couple weeks before the party to try the food, and she literally had one of the staff go to the store to buy the GF pasta and flour for me. I was so touched. Also, some of our guests were vegan, and they were able to prepare a special dish for them that was not included on our menu, which was totally above and beyond. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves, which was really nice and perfect for our party size (we had 50 guests including children). They put away any equipment/wires that were not necessary for the party to make it more children-friendly, which was really nice. The location is also excellent-- being so close to the HH parkway and Harlem River Drive made it super convenient for our guests coming from NJ and LI. Sandra also helped us out with finding parking for our large group, which was awesome. And last but not least, the staff was so kind and courteous; all of our guests commented on how nice everyone was, and how well everyone worked together as a team. Our whole family was so impressed overall with the quality of service. Our parents both commented on the fact that when they come into the city to visit us, they want to go out to dinner here! read more

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This restaurant has so much potential. Service during the day is great...but in the evening/night...not so much. Decor is beautiful. All white. Bathrooms are always clean. Every time I've gone there was a dj playing reggaeton & hip hop/reggae. They offer hookah in the evenings ($30 cash only). On Tuesdays they have an all night happy hour starting at noon I believe...it gets incredibly packed. Ok now on to the food. Eggplant rollatini is what I usually get here, adding shrimp sometimes. Very good. Cheese ravioli - so good! Salmon- pretty basic grilled salmon & slighty overcooked. Penne ala vodka with shrimp- Ok Cod with mash & asparagus- fish was definitely overcooked...so dry, mashed potatoes needed salt, asparagus were...asparagus. The drinks are pretty (flavored mojitos, margaritas, and sangrias) but it depends on who's the bartender whether its strong or not. I've never had dessert here. read more

Il Sole - Cod (overcooked), mashed potatoes (bland), asparagus - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place has gone down hill. Before pandemic we ordered often. It was delicious at some point, not sure if they've changed chef or have new owners, because its definitely not authentic Italian at least it's not anymore. It's salty and seems canned or bottled tomato sauce. Mozzarella cheese on garlic bread is sprinkled on and never have we ever had it served like this. We received our penne allá vodka over creamed didn't even taste nothing like it but my husband was hungry and ate what he could. I know good food and this is not the first time ordering from here we've tried ordering several times in the past year and still are disappointed. We have even tried dining there and yet service and food have never reached our expectations. Even though I have recently been just reviewing we're personally big critics on food good or bad. We've wined and dined so we do know what is to be expected. If you're going to charge these amounts of prices on your food, presentation and fresh ingredients are highly important in Italian cuisine. Food it's not being checked before serving or going out or they just don't care. read more

Il Sole - This is what they call their meat lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I give this place 5 stars because of the workers. Staff should be retrained and taught how to greet patrons, bring water when asked and check in on their tables from time to time. I came in on a Saturday early afternoon, the waitress who attended our table was just busy speaking to the other employees by the bar. I had to "disturb" her chat at the bar, and ask her after 20-25 mins waiting for my entrée, if she can go check on the status. Guess what? She came right out with my plate, meaning my plate must have been sitting back there but the staff was too busy chatting to notice. I had order from the brunch menu and never got asked what I wanted to drink. I had to ask her to bring me a drink and remind her I ordered the brunch menu so I have an hour or so of bottomless drinks. I chose a soda, but come on, I should NOT need to remind an employee what is included in a brunch menu. Now, the food, I wish I can give that four stars. The food had great flavor and it was a great portion. read more

Came to Il sole with a friend and our waitress had to take care of a birthday and had advised us that she was going to be unavailable for 15 mins and asked if we needed anything before she went away. She was super sweet and showed us a waiter that can take care of us in the event that we needed anything. I had the lobster Mac and cheese, the dish was very creamy and cheesy and there was a lot of lobster junks. Super good! My friend had the Italian pizza; two ppl can def share since it's a lot. she said she really enjoyed it and the pizza was crispy. The garlic bread with cheese was okay, could've been better. If the bread was toasted a bit more it would tasted better. For a drink I had the guava frosè. It was good, after two I felt good. Would recommend. read more

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Hmmm this one is complicated for me since I really really really enjoyed the food and mojitos lol. Everything else just drags the star potential down. 1- People are right. The service leaves much to be desired. We had a hard time asking for things we needed. It wasn't even busy that night. The employees seem mostly focused on socializing with the others. I saw some smoking hookah with the customers, huddling in little corners to talk chisme. I had to ask someone else for the check because I swear our girl had gone home without telling us or something. 2-This place is overpriced for what it is. To me, this was a tastier version of Olive Garden. $5 to add chicken to fettuccine. $9 to add shrimp to penne alla vodka or whatever it's called (friend ordered that, so I don't recall). 3-The music was kind of weird for me. Madonna on a Friday night is cool, but as soon as you're playing more than one of her songs I'm just wondering if it's a theme night or something. read more

I've been here during the day, early evening and during late nights. The best time to get good service is during the day and early evening. When we arrived to get seated, I noticed a sign that says: "2 Hour Limit". I never seen a sign like that at a restaurant. It gave me an uninviting vibe. The sign will give bad business, because Dyckman is mostly latino family oriented. If I bring my 6 cousins and 6 aunts to come eat at this place, we will need more than 2 hours to eat, chat, and enjoy our time. The service DURING THE DAY, is good. Our server was very attentive to us. The food and pina colada are delicious-- we had a chicken parm pizza and a pina colada with rum. read more

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

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My cousin suggested for us to come here for Sunday brunch because their food and drinks were good. Our brunch included an appetizer, entree and I believe the drinks were unlimited for 1.5 hours. First off their brunch is all off, hardly any egg options. It's mostly pasta and burgers; I got the burger which was dry and not tasty at all. The drinks were all watered down and I decided to stop drinking them since I was getting full of water with them. They're probably popular for dinner because I will never return here for brunch. It should've been a sign when there was only 2 other tables with people in there. What they have going for them is the décor, very classy and modern at the same time with mostly all white color theme which makes them stand out in the Dyckman Street area, small but cute and welcoming. read more