We really enjoyed our counter dining experience at L'Artusi, especially the chance to watch the bustling open kitchen in action. We started with the housemade focaccia and Wagyu carpaccio--both were outstanding, with the perfect balance of crispy, flavorful, and fresh elements. My partner and I shared the pasta, hangar steak, and potatoes, which turned out to be the ideal amount for two. We finished with the famous olive oil cake, which we loved for its subtly sweet, moist and tender bite. Served with lightly whipped cream and raisins, the combination was surprisingly delicious. We were also touched by the complimentary anniversary scoop of ice cream. The interior seating is a bit snug, but the decor is beautiful--elegant yet homey. The service was good as well. Overall, we highly recommend L'Artusi for a special night out! read more

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L'Artusi has been on my radar for a while, ever since I heard it was a hot spot and saw reviews of it being one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Being Italian American, I'm hypercritical of spots like these - but nevertheless the positive reviews were overwhelming so I wanted to check it out for myself. One of my friends and I were looking to catch up, so I booked a table and off we went. While it can be tricky to get a reservation during prime dinner time, it's relatively easy to get a lunch reservation - or an early/late dinner. I managed to get a reservation for dinner at 9:15pm which was the earliest I could find. The restaurant is pretty unassuming on the outside - it looks like a converted brownstone and once inside we were greeted by a large space with a sceney vibe. The space is split between two levels with a large bar up front and a semi-open kitchen in the back. The decor was modern - with lots of greys and neutral tones which was a little unexpected. The main star of the menu is pasta, but they also have a few non-pasta mains as well as some crudo selections, apps, and sides. We decided to get a few apps, two pastas, and one side. To start, we went with the octopus, roasted mushrooms, burrata crostone, and focaccia. These were all really good, but my favorite was the mushrooms. I'm usually not a fan of mushrooms but these were prepared with red pepper and fried egg and were delicious; it cut through the earthiness and changed the texture to something I really enjoyed. The focaccia was also a standout - it's house made and was paired with a peppery oil that complemented the bread well. For mains we split two pastas - the caccio e pepe and the rigatoni. Both of these were very good, though I felt the rigatoni was the stronger dish. It was prepared with sausage ragu, soppressata, broccoli rabe pesto, and pecorino. The flavors worked really well together and the pasta was cooked al dente. The caccio e pepe was perfectly fine, I just feel it's been overplayed and didn't feel there was anything that stood out amongst the others I've tried. We also got a broccoli rabe as a side which was great. We couldn't leave without dessert and decided to get their olive oil cake and quattro formaggio cheesecake. The restaurant is known for the former - it was perfectly fine but I've had olive oil cakes elsewhere of the same or better quality. The cheesecake was the stronger dessert IMO - the combination of cheeses gave it an interesting, almost savory flavor. The brûlée top and mascerated strawberries were great texture and flavor complements. Service was great - the place was packed but service was consistently on point and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good experience at L'Artusi. While everything was very good, I'm struggling to find the exact reason why this place became such a hot spot compared to other Italian spots in the city. Nevertheless, you'll have a good meal here and I would definitely return if given the opportunity. read more

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Finally tried L'Artusi for dinner on a Friday at 6:30! It was pretty hard to get a resy but having an Amex platinum helped. It was for my birthday and we were seated upstairs. Upstairs was smaller and brighter, downstairs had more of a vibey ambience so i would request down there next time. Service was good, and our cocktails came out quickly! For food, we ordered the: -house made focaccia -mushrooms -tagliatelle -hanger steak and potatoes The focaccia was perfectly garlicky and came with olive oil w/ spicy peppers to dip into. Mushroom dish was my favorite - loved the flavors with the fried egg and shaved cheese on top. Tagliatelle was solid, but probably could have comparable elsewhere in city. Hanger steak was our favorite, it was cooked perfectly medium rare but only came with 5 pieces. Wish they charged more and added more steak. Potatoes were roasted to perfection! We were stuffed by the end of the night!! They ended up bringing a scoop of vanilla bean gelato for my birthday, which was a nice touch. read more

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We made a reservation for 5 when it opened, got there early, and by the time they let us in at 5:05, there were dozens of people, and the place was quickly packed! Tight space, dark lighting, but the food was phenomenal. We started with the house made focaccia, amazing, and we would have had more if it was free. We started with beets, carrots, mushrooms with an over easy egg on top, and everything was delicious! Like every bite! Our pastas were tortellini, bucatini, and pici cacio e pepe. Again all amazing, different flavors, fresh housemade pasta, so good! We also tried the hanger steak and roasted chicken. The steak sadly was cold, bummer, makes a big difference, but the crispy potatoes were excellent. The star of the night was the chicken, TO DIE FOR! We cleaned that plate! You have to get the chicken! Overall loved our experience! read more

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Cane for brunch and had a great experience. Pastas were soo delish! Cocktails were good too. The olive oil cake was soooo good. Great Italian spot and seemingly decently easy to get a reservation in a time where there are soo many hyped up Italian spots with no available reservations. Would like to go back for dinner, too! read more

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Had a great experience at L'Artusi for brunch. Service was very quick, we were in and out (with reservation) in less than an hour. Servers were attentive and our glasses were never empty! Pasta was delicious - The cacio e pepe pasta noodles were thick and al dente. Carbonara was creamy with the egg yolk. Will definitely be back! read more

L'Artusi - PICI 'CACIO E PEPE' - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Have been wanting to try Lartusi for so long and finally made it for dinner. Restaurant is super busy it opened at 5pm for dinner service and the entire place was full. Service was great and we were seated promptly. I had the clementine cocktail which was lovely. We ordered the hamachi crudo which I do not recommend it came with a very harsh horseradish aioli (???) which really through us off. Fish quality was fine. Rigatoni and hanger steak were good. read more

L'Artusi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I had been wanting to try L'Artusi for so long, and, sadly, I was greatly underwhelmed. For starters, I dined in with a group of 6, and it seemed as though we were squeezed into a 4 top. There was hardly room to eat comfortably. When the drinks came out, the server spilled part of a cocktail on my back and on my purse, and didn't really apologize, but just handed me a napkin. I would never make a scene in that situation, but an apology would have been appreciated. The food overall was good, and the 6 of us were able to share a mixed assortment of pastas, but nothing really impressed me. The main highlight of L'Artusi was is that they make excellent gluten free pasta. My close friend has celiac disease, and she confirmed that the gluten free pasta was better than most! read more

L'Artusi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Holyyyyy cow. We heard good things about this place, but we didn't fully expect it to be so great! We don't have enough good things to say about L'Artusi, the staff, and the food! Our waiter, AJ, was an ANGEL from heaven who deserves the world and absolutely took the best care of us. The space is gorgeous, and we can totally see how it would be a perfect romantic vibe or a fun lunch out with your girls (what we did!) And the food? Oooooof! The food was phenomenal! I got the mushroom ragu, which was to DIE for. And the desserts? So good! Blew our minds! We cannot recommend enough running here to grab a meal (or several)! read more

L'Artusi - Pistachio Cannoli and Olive Oil Cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid 4 stars. Been on my list to try for a long time and finally made it. My fellow Yelpers are spot on, the quality of the food, attentive service and great bar are what make this restaurant standout. Started with the crudo of hamachi with fava beans and spring in your mouth is what you get. Next was the little gem salad and also excellent. Our main was the rabbit ragu pasta and perfect it was. All washed down with excellent glasses of wine. Only downside was sitting at the bar facing the desert prep station not much action but overall I will recommend and return. read more

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We came for the pasta and it was delicious! We were impressed by the food but floored by the amazing customer service. Ambiance is a little dark and romantic (bright enough to read menus easily), and it can get a little noisy depending on how loud your neighbors are. Coat check is also available. Let's get to the food: - focaccia (2/5): kind of dry, surprised how mediocre this was compared to the rest of the meal. Would not order. - hamachi crudo (4/5): not something we'd usually order but pleasantly surprised with how refreshing and tasty it was! The apple added a nice little surprise, and the horseradish wasn't overwhelmingly strong. - Perciatelli Nero (crab pasta) (5/5): plenty of crab, nice al dente pasta, and a little kick from the chilis without being actually spicy. Tons of flavor in the sauce despite the simplicity. The black color of the pasta somehow made it taste better-- so good! - Rigatoni (4/5): - cacio de Pepe (4/5): simple and delicious - brussel sprouts: More on the charred side without much brightness, definitely not healthy but still tasty :) - broccoli rabe (3/5): a little biased because I'm not the biggest fan of rabe to start, and this one was quite bitter... but broccoli rabe fans might enjoy this one! Had a nice texture without being too crunch or soft. (The rest of the review is about customer service. TLDR: amazing, so feel free to skip it!). The service manager was phenomenal and made our visit really memorable. The hostess in-training accidentally gave our reservation away somehow but the service manager definitely made up for it! He had us wait at the bar and sent out the crudo and focaccia on the house (+ champagne! I asked if he could surprise another diner with it though since I don't drink, haha). We were happy to try the appetizers we probably wouldn't have otherwise ordered, and he was super nice and returned multiple times to update us on the status of our table. We migrated to a table once it was available and enjoyed the rest of our meal there. At some point, we flagged down a waiter since we thought they accidentally gave us someone else's pasta dish, but that ended up also being on the house! The manager also checked on us a few times at the table too. Dang, customer service done right; we were definitely spoiled. That said, our waiter wasn't the warmest to us-- no introductions, not much besides bringing plates and clearing them. He was friendly and very chatty with the table next to us though. Not sure if this was because we opted to order while we were at the bar ahead of time with the manager. Regardless, we had an excellent time! When we were picking up our coats up front afterwards, another hostess thanked us for being "so chill" about them messing up our reservation. Honestly we weren't too ruffled about it from the start since we didn't have plans afterwards. They must deal with angry, unpleasant patrons often... it was a nice reminder to stay pleasant for those trying their best to provide us a nice night out. Would recommend nabbing a reservation when you can for some tasty pasta! read more

L'Artusi - Chicories ($19)-- salad with honeycrisp apples, hazelnuts, and pecorino foglie di noce. Bright and acidic, tasty :) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Buzzy Italian restaurants with excellent food and drinks are a dime a dozen in New York, it's true. Despite the seeming ubiquity of these types of places, L'Artusi still manages to feel special and is worth a stop for sure, though I don't feel like I've tried quite enough of their menu to get a handle on how it might or might not stand out in that regard. Even almost 20 years in, the restaurant is still vibey, with a spacious interior, well-placed lighting, and different seating options including a chill bar area. Food and drinks rundown: Roasted Mushrooms (pancetta, fried egg, chilies, ricotta salata): This spicy, salty, tangy, umami bomb really grew on me! At first I thought it was a little underwhelming, but by the end of the dish, I easily could've ordered another. It seems like a common criticism is that this is too salty-- and it is salty, but also balanced and overall really flavorful. Spaghetti (garlic, chilies, parmigiano)- our lone pasta dish, and I'd say that it stood out as the dish of the night for me. Really, it's a special pasta. I think I read somewhere that this is made with Parmesan stock. That makes sense, because the cheesiness is subtle but kind of permeates the pasta. It was addictive. I also appreciated the little crunchy bits and the al dente pasta. Roasted chicken (hen of the woods, scallion): Very tender chicken with a rich umami mushroomy sauce. Good choice if you want to do a secondi. Olive oil cake (golden raisin marmellata, madeira, crème fraîche mousse): Delicious and moist cake. The mousse is so thick and dense that it almost looks like ice cream... in any case, it was really good. Personally, I didn't really need the raisin preserves-- just a preference. Generally, I think the drinks here are really good, though the espresso martini was the lone lowlight of the night for me. It tasted like the kind of espresso martini you could order anywhere because it doesn't actually include espresso. I was not into it. In contrast, the cocktail with clementine liqueur, which I don't remember the name of and cannot find anywhere online, was excellent. It's tart and spritzy and i wanted to keep drinking it. read more

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Snagged a lunch last minute reservation here on a Friday. The staff was very nice and helpful. Every single dish we had was amazing. For apps we got the tuna tartare, the roasted beets, and the focaccia bread and omg all were delicious!! The focaccia had rosemary and garlic and came with an oil with chilis. For mains we shared the perciatelli nero and the pici cacio e pepe. The pasta dishes were super flavorful and al dente. They did not skimp on the crab in the squid ink pasta! The restaurant is a lively atmosphere with a casual vibe. read more

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This place is actually so much bigger on the inside than I thought it would be! Lots of seating. I wouldn't say they have the most welcoming staff, which I know can be a turn off for people while dining. However, I'm obsessed with the food here!! We started with the roasted mushrooms, which were so flavorful and had a little kick to it. Definitely a must order dish! Everyone in my party got a different main, and we all agreed that the pasta was cooked well and every dish was flavorful, so I don't think you can go wrong. We ended the night with espresso martinis and the olive oil cake. The boys at my table were skeptical about it being good because they don't like the taste of olive oil, but then ended up loving it. read more

L'Artusi - pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 stars. I dined for brunch with 2 girlfriends and the place was packed. Food was excellent, however, I expected the portions to be a lot bigger given the hefty prices. I ordered the Tagliatelle, served in a small pasta bowl. For $27, I thought it would be large enough to share but I was mistaken. We also each had a mimosa, which was $17 each. The Olive Oil Cake was tasty, and probably the only menu item worth its price point. read more

L'Artusi - Tagliatelle, b'artusi Burger - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A standout among Italian choices in NYC, classy but not snobby, equally great for a date, friends or business. Reservations are tough to get but lunch is easier especially if you book when they first come out two weeks before. The mushroom dish is as good as they say, a must have. The squid ink and crab pasta is also delicious, and the hanger steak was tender, juicy and perfectly cooked to our requested medium rare. The branzino was also good though not as remarkable the other dishes. For desert, the olive oil cake was amazing. I wanted to try the spaghetti but we had already ordered plenty so that will have to wait until next time! Service was excellent. Slight hiccup when the server forgot to bring the wine we had ordered, but that was quickly rectified. Would definitely return. read more

l'artusi for dins tonight! got the perciatelli nero, cacio e pepe, and gem salad. the fav of the night was the perciatelli nero bc it had crab and a solid kick from the calabrian chili. i also just love crab so this pasta had that immediate appeal. need to come back to try the olive oil cake we were too full to fit that in :') also really nice restaurant interior! read more

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L'Artusi has been sitting on my bookmarked list forever, so I was really excited to finally cross it off. There was a special holiday menu for dining tables, so I made a reservation for counter seats and I am so glad I did. I cannot imagine how long the wait would have been without a res. The counter seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable compared to other places I have been to, which was a pleasant surprise. Onto the food - we ordered the wagyu carpaccio, brussels sprouts, garganelli, and perciatelli nero. Everything was delicious, with my favorites being the wagyu carpaccio and the perciatelli nero. The wagyu was incredibly soft and delicate, and the rye crisps added a great contrast in texture. I loved the texture of the perciatelli, and the dish felt light overall with generous pieces of crab throughout. I was expecting the garganelli to have a similar al dente bite, but it leaned more towards the softer side. The brussels sprouts also surprised me with how tart and citrus forward they were, which was different from what I am used to, but I did not mind it. Of course, we had to end the meal with the olive oil cake, which was moist and subtly sweet and perfectly suited my palate. The service and ambiance were superb. This would be a great spot for a date night or for impressing someone visiting from out of town. read more

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I have had two delivery orders from L'Artusi Italian restaurant and enjoyed them both. I ordered Hanger Steak, Branzino, Spaghetti, Sicilian Chopped Salad-Vegan, Olive Oil Cake, Tiramisu and Joe's Tea (Half & Half). The Hanger Steak was soft and tasty, cooked a perfect medium. Potatoes on the side were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Branzino has nice crispy skin and lots of olives...quite delicious. The Spaghetti, with lots of high quality Parmesan cheese, slices of fresh garlic, cooked in butter and olive oil with bread crumbs on the side, a perfect al dente was simple but excellent. The Olive Oil Cake was very well made. The Tiramisu Cup was pre-made but tasty. The salad was fresh and delicious. Speed was good. Packing was very well done. An excellent Italian restaurant that travels very well for a delivery order at some distance. I really enjoyed their food. Highly recommended. read more

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I wanted to hate L'Artusi after the hunger games tournament it felt like I went through to get a dinner reservation, but it was great. The ambiance is just gorgeous and very romantic, sleek, upscale. There was a 10 minute line to check in, but we were seated at the chef's counter soon after speaking with the hostess. Both the counter and bar seats are pretty spacious, so I wouldn't be worried about being elbow to elbow with others. We started by ordering the focaccia, and this was the only low point of the meal. It just didn't taste that good. It was super dense, had a really strong whole wheat flavor, and was tough to chew. We also ordered the brussels and they were amazing. Roasted brussels are usually on the sweeter side/dressed with balsamic glaze, but these were super tangy and were delicious. I ordered the garlic spaghetti for my entree, and it was a dream. The silky smooth garlic sauce...perfectly toasted breadcrumbs...I cook a lot and question if I could accurately recreate this at home. Maybe one of the best pastas I've ever had. We were full after this and didn't get dessert, but I will definitely try and return! For a place with great food, great service, and great ambiance - they deserve all the hype! read more

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This is a pretty decent sized Italian place in West Village. When I came in late at night on a weekday it was still quite busy. It also has quite a big bar so as a solo walk in, I was able to be seated right away. I ordered the perciatelli nero and the branzino. I really enjoyed the perciateli nero! It's like a spaghetti dish with pasta. However, I wasn't really impressed with the fish as much. I was also a bit disappointed after finishing my meal. Once I was finished with my meal, I wasn't sure where my server went - I probably didn't see him for at least 20 mins before I asked someone else for the check. read more

L'Artusi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a unique brunch experience. You must get the cacio e pepe scones. They sound weird but are so good. Our server was super nice too and gave us a special desert for one of our parties birthday! read more

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Stopped by for a Tuesday lunch with my dad and I am so glad I reserved! Shocked for how packed it was during the week, especially for lunch! The staff was incredible friendly and attentive. The mushroom/egg appetizer is so delicious, I almost wish it sat on a thin brioche slices or something that could scoop up all the runny yolk. I encouraged my dad to get the Amatraciana while I got the BOlognese and Im glad I did because the bolognese really feel flat for me. It's a white sauces base and just lacked the complexity and depth of flavor I'd expect of a tomato bolognese. His Amatraciana was perfect though; bold, satiating and perfectly al dente. I actually ended up stealing his sauce for my bolognese . Heads up the make pies to order as well for the holidays, wish we had space for dessert! My mom had visited the week prior with her boyfriend and mentioned the tuna was also delectable fwiw. read more

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I sampled 3 pastas with a friend (why order appetizers?): cacio e pepe, bucatini and rigatoni. While the latter 2 were just ok for me, the cacio e pepe may have been the best I've ever had. l'll definitely return to seek out other pasta gems. read more

This place is soooo good! It's on my must go list. It reminds me of a my favorite pasta spot back home. It is very upscale and people do dress up! There's no dress code but it has a nice ambience You need to get reservations and the service is great! There's coat check! We got so much food but surprisingly we ate it all! I would get the pastas for sure it is soooo good. Overall will come back! read more

Review from Apr 2024 It's good to try once for the ambiance and service, then food. I wouldn't rule it out to come back and try other items but food wise, it leaves much to be desired considering how much time I spent to get a reservation. Came here for a birthday lunch mainly because it was extremely hard to get a dinner reservation and when there was an opportunity to get one, we already decided lunch was a better option. It's almost as if they never released the dinner reservation times like they say they would on Resy. They are not on top of checking in to confirm your reservation until the day of, so I think if there are cancels, it's probably very last minute. There were table bussing after each course and water refills at a timely manner. They were very on top of clearing, setting new plates, and silverware. Best I've experienced without feeling like they are disrupting our conversations. As for the waitress service, we felt she could've been more attentive, there were few moments we were wondering where she was and the lunch ended up longer than I expected so we had to ask for the check before they got to ask about dessert. Nevertheless, she was very knowledgeable about the dishes when we asked her and she described the food like she was a professional chef. Maybe that's what she was doing when we were wondering where she was, chefing in the back. Pear & fig crostone (straciatella, pinenuts, mint, balsamic): Absolutely the star of the show. I highly recommend this. The flavors of each ingredient really compliment each other. The marinated pear comes through and sweetness enhances the toast. Roasted potatoes: super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside Brussels sprouts: lemon, pecorino: pretty good, crispy, zesty Tagliatelle (bolognese bianco, parmigiano): tasty, not life-changing, pasta was very good, al-dente in the best way, coming from someone who doesn't like al-dente noodles that often. Hanger steak: It tasted off like sour so we had to send it back and the waitress was nice enough to let us swap it for chicken. Roasted chicken: It had some gamey taste to it, the meat was tender but the flavor of the dish was not unique and tasty to me. We got some complimentary cookies at the end and it was extremely good, 2nd to the pear & fig crostone. They didn't mention why they were complimentary but we are thinking it's because of the hanger steak mishap read more

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This is by far the best Italian meal that we have had in the city. The vibe of this restaurant is completely sexy and full of the best energy. We were able to snag a last-minute reservation at the bar and we were overwhelmed with every aspect of the experience. The meal was just a 10 out of 10. The drinks were also some of the best that we have had. The Service, however was the star of this show. Our bartender waiter was Nico and he could not have been more perfect. He made amazing drinks. He was cheerful, professional, and kind. We hope that we have the opportunity to get another spot here in the future. The beef carpaccio was just insane. We also had the Burrata which was so good and the pasta was once again the best we've had in New York. Don't skip the spot. It is worth every effort to get in.. read more

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The food was really good and the heating on the patio was perfect. We waited 30 min to be seated with no reservation on a Sunday night. Service was great. We tried the Hanger steak* Tagliatelle Short rib* Burrata* (Favorites are *) Taking off a point because the bathroom was messy and stinky. I expected nicer for how nice the food is. read more

L'Artusi - Hanger Steak Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great Italian spot with reasonable portions. The highlight was the Lugana wine! It was SO good to sip on when I was waiting for a friend. Had a reservation for 5:30 on a Friday and the place was already packed to the brim. For two of us we got: -Roasted corn (this was delicious - it was more savory than we expected but in a good way. We initially thought it'd taste more like an elote. It's quite hearty and they served this as a starter.) -Bucatini (good amount of pancetta, pasta cooked well, but nothing out of the world good) -Scallop special (tasty, had all of these yummy mushrooms on them, but it was slightly overcooked) Our server was really friendly and had great recommendations on wines. I've been back each time I visit NY, and this little tradition will continue :) read more

L'Artusi - Bucatini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Had dinner while visiting the city over the weekend before we hit a broadway show and wow. What an absolutely wonderful meal from top to bottom. There was a line out the door for walk-in's when it opened right at 5 so get there early if you're trying to get a spot! We had a 5p rezzie and were seated promptly. Coat check is a great perk. We sat upstairs and the entire space is moody and perfect for a date night. The mushroom dish was the top recommendation and I was a little hesitant as I don't like mushrooms but am so happy we listened bc the flavor profile is top notch. We also did the homemade focaccia, ravioli, hanger steak, and olive oil cake for dessert. We were impressed by every item. Service was quick and attentive. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone visiting! read more

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Came here for girls' night at 5pm before a Broadway show (yes, it's far from Broadway, but quick on. the subway.) When I got there around 4:55pm, there was a crowd already gathering. It quickly filled up once L'Artusi opened at 5pm. This place was popping! It's light and airy--nice change of pace from a lot of the restaurants with mood lighting where it's hard to see. We shared the Burrata and Charred Octopus appetizers. Octopus was delicious and flavorful. Burrata tasted fresh. I really enjoyed my Bucatini nero. There was quite a bit of crab in there. Service was outgoing and friendly and nicer than most service I've had in NYC tbh. read more

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My friend graciously had a reservation for 2 she let me have for a Sunday at 1pm. Interior had a classy organic modern feel, the bar splashed with afternoon sun. Waited a few extra min after arriving for the hostess to prep our table. Roasted Mushrooms - started with this as it came highly recommended from reviews. I think we could have skipped this, as the mushrooms themselves were alright - no remarkable WOW factor or flavor. The plating did look like a contemporary piece on your place though. Bucatini nero - greatly enjoyed this, as I am partial to squid ink pasta! Cacio e pepe - nicely al dente noodles, in an emulsified cheese sauce. Simple and straightforward. Overall, thought it was an above average meal. Great atmosphere, and adequate portion size for the quality of food and price. Not sure I'd come back on my own accord but would revisit if a reservation fell into my lap! read more

Wow, where do I start? This was one of my favorite meals of all time. I started off with the rice balls, which were so delicious but the star of the show was the pastas. The white rigatoni Bolognese was sensational. It had flavor. The meat was perfectly cooked and complimented the pasta and was one of my favorite Bolognese that I've ever had. But the best part of the meal was the Cacio e pepe. I think it isn't particularly difficult to make a decent contra Pepe however I do think it is difficult to make an extraordinary cacio e Pepe and this was just that it had flavor and just the right amount of sauce which was more on the heavier side and I think really made it taste so good. I cannot wait to come back. This was an excellent meal. read more

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I came here one night after a long scouring on the internet to find a regular time for dinner with one of my friends to catch up over dinner! Very swanky and gorgeous atmosphere and we were seated at the bar even though I had reserved so far in advance which was interesting to me how they have such a large wait list. The wine selection is spectacular and the bartender suggested a really good one for me. We ordered three plates to share- two pastas and a branzino filet for protein. It was so filling we couldn't really finish it but our favorite was definitely the bucatini Nero. It's a seafood pasta with thick noodles and super tasty. I think the other one we ordered (tagliatelle bolognese) was just ok. The branzino was okay as well - wasn't much to say about it other than it tastes like food made from home. I think the service was really top notch and they definitely made sure if we needed anything more from them even though we were super full. I don't think I would come back here due to the nature of reserving in advance but I'm glad I got to try this place! read more

L'Artusi - Wine - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Went to L'Artusi solo after dropping friends at a Broadway show and showing them my New York. Walked in around 9pm, place was packed. Asked if I could sit at the bar and eat and was told you need a reservation. Fair enough. Then before I could even respond: "Give us 15 minutes, we'll find you a place." Real enthusiastic, clearly wanted me to stay--that in itself says a lot. About 10 minutes later I was at the bar, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Started with the roasted mushrooms. Beyond good... incredible. Then the rigatoni with sausage ragu, soppressata, broccoli rabe pesto, pecorino. All I can say--outstanding, perfect, truly magnificent. Wine was on point. Had a Barolo, then switched to a Toscana red--both excellent. The barman knew his stuff and even gave me a small top-off, which was a nice touch. Atmosphere is great--nice without trying too hard. New York without being pretentious. I will say, I was probably the only guy in there not on a date and about 25 years older than most of the room. Hey... I felt 100 percent welcome. Great meal, great service. I'll be back. Highly recommended. read more

L'Artusi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

As a fan of Italian food, L'Artusi did not disappoint. Located in the West Village, the space is beautiful and well laid out. We were seated upstairs, and service was prompt and friendly from the start. We had the roasted beets & mizuna and roasted mushrooms to start--both fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Bucatini Nero, and my friend had the artichoke ravioli. Rich flavors, great ingredients, perfect portions, and nicely presented. Prices were very fair for the quality. Overall, a great lunch and I'll definitely be back. read more

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I went to this restaurant on a Sunday at 2:00 and had a reservation (which I recommend for this restaurant). We were 15 minutes late and thankfully they still had our seats saved! It gets a little crowded at the entrance but because we had a reservation we were sat immediately. We sat at the bar and the service was quick. The bar was also comfortable too, a little close to the people besides us, but that is to be expected at the bar. The inside is very nice, however seemed to be a mix of dress codes, some people were dressed up, others wearing hoodies so I'm not sure what dress code the restaurant is going for. The food was very yummy! After looking at yelp, I decided to ordered the house-made focaccia which is a must! This was my favorite part of the meal. It was very spongey, however I would have preferred it to be slightly crispy, but a must order for most restaurant goers. We also ordered the garganelli and the tagliatelle. The tagliatelle was really good and I surprisingly felt full after eating. This was my favorite dish out of the two, and a perfect dish for picky eaters. The garganelli is probably really good if you like mushrooms and really like the taste, it was probably a mistake for me personally to order this because I did not expect the mushroom taste to be so strong in the pasta, but this is truly on me. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and would go back if I needed a familiar itialian restaurant to bring out of towners to. read more

L'Artusi - Entrance - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I rarely go out for a nice Italian meal but when the inlaws were in town last weekend we decided to try out L'Artusi. Unfortunately we lost our 12:30 reservation on Sunday since our full party didn't arrive in time so we were pushed to 1:45 - such is life/NYC. Service was great and I really liked the 2nd fl seating area with the sunroof - super cozy. The apps we got were sort of forgettable, but I really liked my bucatini ($27) and the bucatini nero ($35). The olive oil cake for dessert also lived up to the hype. A bit pricey to me which is my main problem with Italian food in general but I'd still recommend for pasta quality and overall vibes. read more

L'Artusi - Bucatini ($27) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Can't complain about a solid Italian option in West Village - all pretty yum but no major standouts for me. one note is that the foccacia starter came out a bit cold which kind of a disappointment read more

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Sigh. I really wanted to love this much-hyped place and I debated giving it 2 stars but figure that's too low, if not for the service only. This place is extremely popular and it's hard to get a reservation. The space itself is stunning, really nice build out. But they put the tables too close together so you can hear everything going on at the tables next to you. That's also probably because you have to shout to be heard because it's so noisy. It does not make for an enjoyable experience. The food was nice, Nothing really blew me away. The crab spaghetti was really flavorful and probably the highlight. The octopus was lukewarm and the potatoes were hard, the scallops were cooked to perfection though. And as I said, the service was *chefs kiss* but I don't think I'd go back. read more

L'Artusi - Roasted Beets - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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