There are many Italian restaurants in Manhattan this one was not for me for many reasons. First the service was subpar. The server indifferent with a "what do you want attitude," not very polished to say the least nor attentive. The chicken piccata was basic and bland. No capers and not a very nuanced sauce on a bed of watery spinach. Certainly not inspiring. The restaurant itself inside is fine - but it was very noisy and hard to have a conversation. There are so many better options especially for the price. read more

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The restaurant is warm and cozy. I wouldn't want to eat in the front part because every space in this place is incredibly tiny. So, the front bar is packed and brushing up against tables. We ate in the middle room. Small. Cozy. But we did have someone from the side bar keep backing into our seats. The food is yummy. The duck ravioli is really good. The shrimp risotto was ok. It was done with wild rice which took away from the fluffy risotto texture. Beverages were nice and cold and dessert was really good. Service is fast. The cramped seating means you have to truly be ok in very tight spaces. read more

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A Chelsea classic. It's heard to believe this gem is around more than 20 years and went here since its opening. I've attended work events here and had my dad's milestone birthday here. There is a $34 prix fix lunch special and it's fantastic. There is cool artwork on the walls and an urbane vibe. Ate: Corn soup Branzino and spinach Fresh strawberries and whipped cream Bread is always welcome with olive oil & olives. The soup was delicious and my branzino was too. The cut strawberries were a perfect ending to lunch. Quintessentially Chelsea. read more

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The spinach torelli with brown butter, asparagus and sage was fabulous. Love the atmosphere and lighting. Not dramatic but totally pleasant. read more

Had such a wonderful experience at Le Zie. Incredible food, warm and attentive service, and cocktails that were absolutely perfect. Cozy, authentic, and consistently one of the best Italian spots in Chelsea. A true neighborhood gem. read more

THE. BEST. SPAGHETTI. AND. MEATBALLS. IN. NYC. We've been going here for over a decade, and every time we wonder: what if they changed ownership? What if the quality went down? What if we were deluding ourselves and the spaghetti isn't as good as all that? Nah. Nah nah nah nah nah nah. Read the first line again. Now read it again. Now go to La Zie and have a lychee cocktail and the spaghetti and meatballs. Friendly service, clean and classy atmosphere, terrific staff: 100% top marks in every way. And read that first line one final time... read more

My sister in law and I were walking past here, I walk past it all the time. We went in and were greeted warmly. lo we were asked if we had reservations even though it was empty. So I just smiled and said no. We were seated and Ethan came over and greeted us and asked if we had any questions. We had the lasagna and I had the tuna ravioli. I will definitely be back with my husband January 8th for my 61st birthday z read more

What an amazing place this is. The food was absolutely delicious, so much in fact that everyone was trying everyone else's food. I had the short rib which was melt in your mouth, others had spaghetti and meatballs, parpadelle ragu and the mussels. We had an assortment of appetizers.. all were delicious but the octopus was grilled to perfection. The ambiance was so nice.. mood lighting, subtle music, cozy interior and a decent amount of space between tables. The wine also really good and the service was on point. I highly recommend. Such a nice respite from a busy city. It's been around for years and I see why. read more

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A really nice dining experience. Quiet music in the background, excellent service, great food (pear salad and spaghetti and meatballs). There are a lot of thoughtful touches here. Will definitely return. read more

Loved the 35 dollar lunch menu and 12 dollar wine menu. Highly recommend the eggplant parm and the crème brûlée. The Provence rose is sensational as well. Definitely recommend for a meal before the theater also loved the art and ambiance. read more

First time being at Le Zie for dinner, and we had a nice time. The drinks were good, and the food was delicious, especially with the extra sauce I had added to my fussilli with chicken meatballs. I never had chicken meatballs before, which turned out to be a great choice for dinner. Definitely had enough for leftovers the next day. We sat outside and enjoyed the breezy night, and our waiter was delightful. read more

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Everything was excellent. Service was exquisite. I arrived early, and they seated me with no fuss. They offered me bread, which I had to refuse lest I'd have eaten a loaf and brought water. There was no rush when others arrived despite the place being full. Food was superb. I had eggplant rolatini and shrimp with zucchini. Both cooked just right and quite tasty. Others had figs with ricotta, which I tried and was also excellent. And someone had chicken parm, which they said was excellent. Two others had dishes with meatballs--one Italian and one with chicken. Both thoroughly enjoyed them. It was crowded but not noisy because of the design of the rooms. read more

Wonderful food, ambience and service. I had a party for 55 people and they handled it beautifully. No one had to wait for service. Everything ran smoothly. I have eaten here many times. Also, had my husband's birthday party here. It is definitely a favorite among my friends and neighbors. Thank you Claudio. read more

Let's start on a positive note. We had great service and loved the eggplant rollatini and the sardine special. Really different and delicious. The crab cakes were good, not great. Too much filling. Service was very attentive and well orchestrated. What caught us off guard is when we arrived for a 6:15 reservation and the place was hardly full. The hostess initially sat us way it the back, alone in a dark room without windows. We immediately ask to be seated in the front dining room and were accommodated with a sweet corner table. But the attitude!! Made us feel uncomfortable instead of appreciated and set us off a bit. Nothing a glass of wine couldn't solve. This should never happen and a warning to the management. read more

A regular twice a month go to. Excellent food and drink. Has five dining areas including a less frequently used garden.

I've been to Le Zie several times for dinner - most recently last night. Food is consistently excellent and interesting! Service is great too! This is my go to place - before visiting The Joyce. read more

The setting was fine the place looked well appointed and clean. The service was attentive and well mannered. The food I ordered was terrible. I had the chicken parmesan, a basic dish that is normally a safe choice. Honestly it was the worst rendition I've ever had. The chicken was no more than an 1/8 of an inch thick and the texture was akin to chicken jerky. Another dish the Chix Picotta was 3 tiny pieces that were hard and rubbery and the sauce was empty of flavor. The ravioli was good. You can expect quality or quantity in a restaurant but you can't cheat on both. I was disappointed. read more

Went to La Zie last week with 2 friends. Ambiance pleasant. Service professional. Not busy at all on a weeknight. We shared 5 menu items. Started with a great Pear salad which had feta + pumpkin seeds - a light + lovely taste, 3 entrees - Bolognese rigatoni the pasta cooked al dente + a little peppery finish-really good, chicken piccata also nice flavor one friend thought there could have been more capers, I ordered the horseradish encrusted salmon, sadly my least favorite dish, for me not enough horseradish + the salmon was closer to medium when I asked for medium rare. A Wonderful we'll prepared Soufflé for dessert. While I've not had many this was just perfect for me. One odd note was I asked to get mashed potatoes with the salmon, she said something about a $2 charge The $2 charge was just for the substitution. I'd thought that was in addition to the zucchini vegetables which was not served but rather substituted for the potatoes. A bit disappointed (confusion on my part + the server). However when I asked for the vegetable too I was told there would be a $12 additional charge. No veggies for me that night, I thought that exorbitant. Otherwise out of 5 dishes a solid 4. read more

Le Zie - Lovely dessert soufflé - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

To say the food is delicious would be faint praise. It's *ridiculously* delicious-- duck confit! mushroom risotto! pumpkin cheesecake! And oh that wine list! Impeccable service too. Buon appetito! read more

A group of us came here for friends anniversary. We were pleased that they gave us a back room to ourselves. Marina and the crew gave us excellent & professional service, taking care of everyone's requests. They provide the table with delicious bread and dishes of olive oil with garlic cloves. Also when asked, they provided butter. Folks had a variety of appetizers & pasta dishes, which they all said were delicious. and good size portions. This is good because the prices are on the upscale side. I, myself, just had the half lobster salad for an entrée. Although it didn't seem like a half of a lobster, I enjoyed it. I recommend LebZie for a special, nice dining out experience. read more

Loved all! Food Service Ambiance It's consistent every time Great location! Thank you! read more

Sometimes, the stars align and the result is the perfect experience at the perfect place. Yesterday, 4 former college roommmates, all octogenerians (!) and friends for over 60 years gathered at the lovely Le Zie restaurant to reminisce, laugh and catch up. Le Zie staff was not only welcoming and solicitous, they wrangled canes, answered questions patiently and seemed to enjoy our little reunion. Special kudos to our waiter (of course, I forget his name). And the food! All of us, finished "everything on our plates". There was grilled octopus, bountiful sandwiches, buratta, caponata, etc. and desserts to swoon over! Thank you, Le Zie-a charming, warm venue with scrumptious food! read more

Simple place with an overall nice atmosphere and decent menu. Nothing blew me away but they did a fine job serving about 12 of us. Prices were reasonable and service was good. I read more

LOVE Le Zie. The food isn't the greatest but it's all about the amazing cocktails that are excellent and the size of your head. I love the beef carpaccio and my husband gets the calamari and it's perfect every time. The meatballs are hit or miss and last time the fries were soggy but they're usually good. Basically, you don't go here for the food. But the drinks are basically the size of 2 in 1 and made really well. read more

Amazing place. Really good food. Def recommend the spaghetti and meatballs and gnocchi read more

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We ended up having dinner here somewhat by accident when our intended dinner spot in the area ended up being unexpectedly closed tonight. It was a happy accident, because we had a good experience! My husband really enjoyed the branzino. It was a nice portion with a good side dish of veggies and potatoes. I had the kale salad and the gnocchi, which was homemade and tasty. While the place looks a little lived in and maybe could use a coat of paint or a bit of updating, it was cozy, and the service was friendly. This is a good option if you are in the neighborhood and do not have a reservation, as they seemed ready to accommodate walk-in diners most of the time. read more

Great food and selections. Also, I really appreciate a large rock for my whiskey. I had spaghetti and meatballs which was great. My guest had Tuna Ravioli - he said it was great (he is from NYC btw). read more

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Rip off! Ordered a salad to go. Ingredients were good but it was tiny. The whole thing contained about one teaspoon of cheese, half a walnut, and 8 pieces of watercress. Their bread is delightful otherwise I would have been irate. See picture. read more

Le Zie - Pathetically small to go salad - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Food 3.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 Nice outdoor dining setup with good partitioning between tables. Food was generally pretty good, including my go-to chicken parm (not sure if that's considered basic). Would come back read more

Very tasty Italian food and very nice, polite service. The potato gnocchi and strigoli are my favorites

Food was great and the service was good. Like most restaurants, it was a drop and disappear with the service

First time here and with a large group of people. The food was delicious and the wait staff super friendly and very accommodating. I would definitely come back here again. read more

Le Zie - Pappardelle with Beef Ragu - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Great local gem in Chelsea. Wonderful food and service. Prix fixe lunch is wonderful deal with a lot of selections.

For a hyped restaurant this was so disappointing. Poor uniformed service. Overpriced tiny portions. For my soft shell crab entrée for $25 I received half a crab - greasy and With absolutely no accompaniments. The bottle wine markup is insane - $70 for a low rate rosé. I won't be back. read more

Some of the reviews on here have come as a surprise to me. I've been here a couple of times during lunch hours when it's been quiet, so maybe it's different on busier times, but I've never had a bad moment at Le Zie. I've tried pasta from both the prix fixe menu and also the non-prix fixe menu and they're all wonderfully cooked. For me personally, it's a relaxing restaurant on a main avenue that provides a homey environment for me. The food is really yummy and the service is commendable. I also don't need personality with my wait staff. If you want that, I guess you can get yourself a table at the west village somewhere instead. read more

Love this little wine nook in Chelsea. In addition to a solid wine list, they gave us a pile of bread and oil, plus a plate of olives to snack on. Have been going here on and off for years and will continue. read more

First time visiting New York and went to this place with my family. I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs that said "best in Manhattan" and OMG were they right!!! I tried the rest of my family's dishes as well and all of it was delicious too. Highly recommend this place, it's prices are decent and you'll definitely be full afterwards with the amount of food they give you.‍ read more

Le Zie - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Let's do better: I guess its best to just show up and hope for the best. First off this review isn't as much about the food, but more about service piece of the service ticket. In the past three months, I made a reservation for table #22, and I thought the third attempt would be the charm. It wasn't. The table was seated and it was going to be a long wait - again. --Such a simple ask in a day when everything feels turned inside out. We were told both times that today was the hostess' first day (great excuse, right?) and they offered us another table (by the bus station) the first time, and (a middle table) the second. Mind you, the restaurant wasn't full either time, and any experienced floor manager or host could figure out how to manage this simple detail. The wheels came off after we were on our way to the bar to wait on that table. The "new" hostess checked me on my left arm in an attempt to express her anger and frustration for a mistake she made. Any bodily contact is never cool; its classless and considered a passive aggressive "bullying" act. So, not cool. After I had a reset, I went back to find the owner, Mr. Claudio Bonotto had totally lost control and any potential diffusing of the incident, and had digressed into an impossible resolution. In retrospect, I blame management. Bad hiring, Poor training, and the ability to lead the situation. An apology is all that was needed, but somehow, it all became our fault for the mishandling of the unfortunate situation. This falls on Claudio Bonotto. We are neighbors and this restaurant is an institution in our family. Years of dinners, work dinners, work lunches, long happy hours, board meeting dinners, celebrations, etc., and it all fell apart because of a simple ask--table 22. Additionally, when I realized that my request for an apology from the perpetrator wasn't going to happen, I turned and walked away, and they laughed. So, not cool. What happened to Le Zie? On the bright side of this is the bar and outside tables are nice, and that side of the business seems to appreciate loyalty. Come on, Claudio, there are many other places to get good Italian food and though I've always loved your porkchop entrée, Le Zie isn't the only place in the neighborhood. Loyalty, appreciation and care are all components that make good restaurants great. The hostess sets the tempo of the visit and when that falls apart what do you have? I'm sorry I wasn't able to make this clear to you in our chat. Telling me you were in a "no win" situation really speaks volumes to those of us who are your neighbors and loyal customers. Thank you for the many years of being a "class act" and we're choosing to remember the good times through photos, especially those had at #22. All good things do come to an end. --The end. # read more

Awesome restaurant!! The fettuccine wirh truffles was amazing as well. As the artichoke salad. All wonderful read more

Le Zie - It was my birthday - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Like this place fine for the food and ambience and general neighborhood friendliness, but not happy at all about feeling like we had to hightail it out of the bar at 10pm on a Friday night. This is New York City! To me, midnight closing seems reasonable, but can't you see your way clear to at least staying open until 11 on weekends? Bring NYC nightlife back! read more