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    La Gioconda

    4.0 (226 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Happy hour specials

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    Happy Hour.
    Jocelin M.

    The ambiance, music, food, and the service here make every visit worthwhile. Also, insist someone in your party orders the lasagna. ‍

    Bret F.

    What a gem this place is on 53rd Street! It's intimate and charming. The service is great and the prices are unbelievable. To start my friend and I each ordered a glass of wine ($11) and the waiter let us know since we ordered 2 glasses we got a free appetizer. He showed us a list of cheeses and pastas we could pick from and went with the asiago cheese which also came with a bread basket and olive oil. For an entree I had the lasagna ($18.50) which was so good - creamy, perfect amount of meat, a decent size. It had a good crunch on top along with breadcrumbs which was a nice touch. My friend was torn between cacio e pepe and paccheri alla norma, so he told her he'd bring her both - half and half of each. I feel like this is totally unheard of. The waiter couldn't have been kinder and was so attentive. Even after we were done eating and just chatting he kept bringing us water and never rushed us out. This is such a great hidden spot. I will be back!

    Osso bucco with cheesy risotto- superb
    Steven C.

    First review, solid 5 stars. 53rd between 2nd and 3rd Ave, very glad to have dropped in. Authentic Italian, interesting menu, and delicious cuisine. Limited seating - 26 people max - which adds to the romantic charm. Surprisingly large wine selection, nicely thought out. Good coffee, good cappuccinos and a small selection of excellent desserts. Reasonably priced. We will be back.

    Gnocchi Tricolore

    I went here for Restaurant Week 2025. It already has a cheaper regular pre fixe menu but with different items. We tried the RW menu. It's a small restaurant with only one waiter. I think he's the owner. It gives the feel of a neighborhood restaurant. It's not noisy so you can have a conversation and hear each other. We ordered the shrimp salad, eggplant Parm and tomato toast. They have fancier Italian names but this is easier. For entrees, the branzino, the short rib and the gnocchi. Everyone enjoyed their food. Everything cooked well and not overly salty. They didn't rush us so we had a leisurely lunch. This is the first time I'm adding the bathroom in my review. The one bathroom was well stocked and clean. Most times bathrooms have a odor and no paper towels. A little tight but still good. Good place if you are in the area.

    Tonnarelli Cacio and Pepe
    Chandni D.

    One of my favorite neighborhood hole-in-the-wall italian places! Great service, delicious food, and fantastic wine selection, what more can you ask for? I always get the cacio e pepe here and it is divine! My friend gets the bolognese and loves it every time. They also had a special pistachio panna cotta last time we went and it was INCREDIBLE! I still think about this panna cotta. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a quality italian food with reasonable prices on the east side.

    Neil H.

    La Gioconda is really romantic Italian restaurant in midtown with tight tables, a great crowd, and a delicious past. La Gioconda was our first spring date, and we headed out early in the evening to try the food. Our pasta was delicious, though the food was on the expensive side. It is well worth a second trip, and for the newbie looking for a romantic spot, this may be the place for you. Bon appétite

    Front

    Outstanding food, fun service and wonderful atmosphere. Literally everything that we ordered was delicious. Fresh calamari with lemon and olive oil, garlicky garlic bread, branzino, salads perfectly dressed. Every dessert delicious. Highly recommend. Fun night out.

    Seafood pasta
    Jane K.

    Stopped by for dinner on restaurant week.. I don't know how to review this establishment. My friend and I ordered separately. I didn't try her mini meatballs or her pasta but her meatballs looked and smelled delicious. I had some bread, maybe 3 bites of her tiramisu and my salmon. She was OK but I got pretty sick that night. I'm not sure what exactly the cause was for me to get sick but it felt like mild food poisoning.

    Scrumptious dessert
    Yanina L.

    What an amazing dining experience at this wonderful Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, I felt like I embarked on culinary journey through Italy. Beautifully presented culinary delights , lovely ambience and great service. Perfect place for any occasion, whether it's special celebration, romantic dinner or just a get together with friends for a glass of wine or two and some light bites.

    Red beet Gnocchi with radicchio,walnuts in a Gorgonzola cream sauce
    Christopher P.

    I was craving pasta so i decided on La Giocanda .I ordered the carpaccio di manzo for an appetizer.It was delicious.The thinly sliced beef with the arugula and and the lemon vinaigrette was incredible.I ordered the pasta special.Red beet gnocchi with radicchio,walnuts in a Gorgonzola cream sauce .One of the best pastas I ever had.I highly recommend La Gioconda for a great dinner with family or friends

    Lamb shank with risotto
    Christina M.

    Stopped here for dinner with my bf and we were greeted and seated right away. We got a bottle of white wine which are set at amazing prices and I ordered the lamb shank with mushroom risotto and my bf ordered the ravioli. Both dishes were delicious! The lamb shank was very soft and tender and the risotto was very filling. I would definitely stop by again to try their Cacio e Pepe!

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    First time there with my wife, excellent food. Service was impeccable and friendly. Going back in a few weeks

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    There are friendly staff, great foods. Everything is very nice. We will come back here soon.

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    Fantastic. Had first date here with my wife 26 years ago. Did not disappoint. Ambiance, food, service, patrons...all terrific

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