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    Lulla

    4.3 (161 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Hand cut fettuccine with veal meatballs
    Jessica Y.

    Great place for happy hour and outdoor dining! The best part of their HH is not only that it goes to 7pm, but this aperitivo box which gives you a bite of everything! This box is meant to feed two and actually fed four of us! For mains, we had the fettuccine and added veal meatballs, eggplant parm, and shared focaccia. While everything was good, drinks included, I'm still blown away at this aperitivo box! Definitely recommend Lulla!

    Vodka pasta, Mushroom pizza, fries, watermelon salad
    Annie B.

    Food/drinks: everything was delicious!! Sharing Italian and American food is always the move. Really liked the vodka pasta and watermelon salad Atmosphere: very difficult and confusing to find the restaurant. It's inside a hotel And you have to go to the back in order to check in! But cute regardless especially on the 2nd floor! They have an outdoor patio with AC! Service: friendly! Just confusing to get around and it seems not many people were helping at the time Price: as expected for this atmosphere and location in NYC Happy hour deals! Which were just okay - pricing was just normal

    Hand cut vodka pasta with a meatball
    Ashley W.

    Nice hotel restaurant with averagely good nyc Italian. The Ambiance is a little nicer but still casual enough. The flavors and quality was pretty solid. Nothing WOW about this spot but it's a solid option for hanging out with a group of friends. Portions are small.

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    Ginger B.

    Great place for a birthday celebration for a large group! Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was phenomenal. Thank you to our server Cec! I was recommended to Lulla by friends who had been here for lunches, dinners and drinks. Great food and drinks, unfortunately I didn't get photos of everyone's dishes. Large group reserved in advance. We were originally supposed to be outdoors but the weather wasn't nice enough, so they were kind enough to find space for us indoors on the 2nd floor which was lovely. Plenty of seating on the main level and outside. Beautiful, bright space. They are dietary restriction friendly. There were vegetarians and those who are gluten-free in the group, and everyone had plenty of yummy options. Started with some pizzas for the table to share, some gluten-free and some regular. We also had the chocolate chip cookies for dessert. They are fresh-baked (give the staff 15 min notice to prepare them!) and come with a scoop of gelato in the middle. The staff was nice enough to put a candle in the gelato for the birthday. Other than the pizzas and the dessert, I also tried and really enjoyed the Diver Scallops, Branzino and the mushroom side. Highly recommend and want to come back!

    Limoncello
    Stefanie C.

    My partner and I stayed at the Motto by Hilton in Chelsea and made a few pit stops to the lobby bar/restaurant at the end of our long days. During one visit, we ordered Limoncello (amongst other cocktails) and Foccacia. Both were tasty. Lulla is super cute and has plenty of seating - never seemed to be busy. I'd be curious about trying some of their entrées or anything off the happy hour menu. Great service and worth considering for a cute friend catch-up or date night!

    Jo Ann D.

    We're visiting from the Bay Area and Lulla wasn't on our radar but I'm so happy we stumbled across it! We were staying across the street and needed somewhere to eat for dinner;m. It's attached to Motto Hilton. They probably had the best service we've had during our whole vacation. Everyone was really friendly, they checked on us often, and the manager was doing his rounds all might making sure everyone was happy. We didn't have any reservations and it seemed like a busy night so they sat our party of 4 at the couches which was fine by us. It was cozy. Everything is delicious! We had an eggplant appetizer that my eggplant hating husband and nephew loved. It kind of tasted like a lasagna and the eggplant wasn't soggy which is probably why they liked it. I had the mussels cioppino, and coming from San Francisco (where cioppino originated) it was GOOD. Plenty of mussels and the tomato sauce was full bodied and seasoned well. Comes with a piece of toasted bread. Get the cookies for dessert! There were 6 perfectly baked, warm cookies that came with ice cream. The vibe was lively. Decor had a retro inspired feel to it.

    linguine vongole with manila clams, garlic, parsley, and white wine
    Tameeka B.

    I recently stopped by Lulla in Chelsea and it turned out to be the perfect after-work spot that's relaxed and great for drinks with shareable bites. Service was excellent and Emily was especially helpful throughout the meal. The highlight for me was the Aperitivo Box for two ($28 before 7pm, $38 after). It's a generous spread of Italian small plates perfect for grazing. Here's what was in the box: house focaccia with rosemary olives, and garlic marinated olives with thyme and orange zest giardiniera cannellini beans crostini with stracciatella panzanella with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes spiced nuts polpette with herb mascarpone and pecorino crispy fingerling potatoes with pistachio romesco We also shared the linguine vongole with manila clams, garlic, parsley, and white wine, and the grilled shrimp Caesar salad with gem lettuce, roasted tomato, pecorino romano, and bold Caesar dressing. Dessert was a house-made tiramisu, followed by a cappuccino to end the night. They also have a full menu of non-alcoholic cocktails, which I always appreciate seeing on a menu. Overall Lulla is a great Chelsea spot to unwind at after work with cocktails and Italian bites.

    Undercooked, sloppy food

    UPDATE: changing my review from 1 star to 5 stars based on the follow up by management after our first dinner service. The manager, Megan, reached out to us the next day and went above and beyond to make our experience better at Lulla. Her along with Gabby, one of the servers, provided excellent service to us to ensure that we left Lulla on a high note. The communication and follow up was excellent. Thank you guys for making things right! ------ We went into this dinner with high expectations based on online reviews and other photos we've seen. We stayed at Motto for a few nights and wanted to have a rainy date night dinner at Lulla on the weekend. That being said, this was one of the worst dinner experiences we have had in recent memory, starting from the beginning. We made a reservation for terrace seating, yet the hostess tried bringing us to bar seating without mentioning a thing; we had to tell her this was not what we reserved. After being seated, we ordered our drinks from the menu, only to be told 5 minutes later that this was the wrong menu and the drinks could not be made. Despite ordering drinks 15 minutes before food, our meals came out before drinks and we waited approx 20 min for them which is not acceptable. We also noticed that all of the food did not appear to be cooked 100% based on what we saw beforehand, and the pasta and pizza were mostly cold despite coming out steaming, which suggests it was microwaved beforehand. Our server did not check up on us a single time after we ordered, as if she did not care about our table. Finally, when we asked for a to go box for our undercooked pizza, it was thrown in the smallest container, stuffed on top of each other shown in photo. Is this really the biggest container you could have? We were flabbergasted. What started with high hopes for a good date night dinner turned into a mostly awful experience. We will never dine here again. :

    Anthony P.

    Big spot attached to a hotel but honestly was kinda pleased with the experience. Don't hear much about this place but it's great for large groups and an easy reservation to snag and the food was better than solid. The pasta was definitely freshly made and the portion sizes are good. The ragu was dense and the cream on top made it richer and heavier, perfect for these brutally cold winter months. The calamari was solid, no overcooked pieces and a frittery fry externally. The ragu was my favorite dish. We also got a few glasses of wine and the vibe is modern, spacious and the staff was attentive. Definitely consider this place especially if you're in the area and looking to have dinner before or after an event. They also have a restaurant menu but I think you're good to go here anytime of the year.

    Michele G.

    Pretty good spot along with the hotel. Went for dinner with a friend and had large area dine. Small menu but good for selections. Food was really really good- authentic Italian. Loved their focaccia (little different but tons of seasoning/flavor) as well as split a white meat and spinach pizza along with bolognaise. Overall really solid meal and strongly recommend

    Overnight oats
    Sylvia T.

    Came for brunch on a Sunday. Had a res for 14 people but they seated us in a lounge area with sofas and two tables. A little bit odd seating in my opinion but honestly good to mingle just a little odd to eat. I got the overnight oats which were actually great. Loved the espresso mascarpone flavor. There was however a little bit of a lack of fruits and I think I was supposed to get mangos. I also tried the pancakes which were fluffy and good. Nutella cream on top was good as well. But again nothing mind blowing.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 7 Decor: 8 Value: 5 Overall: 7 Tbh, I find this restaurant a bit expensive compared to what I would like to pay for similar food. But for some reason, I keep returning, so guess I really appreciate what they offer. Obviously, the nice ambiance really adds to the experience as well. I have been here for both breakfast and their all day menu. Most of the food has been quite solid. The chef has a knack for creating great flavors with fresh ingredients. I really have enjoyed my meals overall. On my first visit, I had the delicious Breakfast Sandwich, with fried egg, soppressata, mortadella, burrata and spinach. This may still be my favorite item from the restaurant. The Crispy Fingerling Potatoes were very flavorful too. Next go around, I was surprised how good the Lulla Burger was. The roasted tomato is really a nice addition, along with the sharp provolone and caramelized onions. I'm also thankful that they didn't use the typical burger sauce that's everywhere now. A simple bit of fresh aioli really gets the job done. The other two items I tasted were a mixed bag. Though the Crispy Artichoke Hearts were expensive, they were delicious. However, I was not a fan of their Panzanella Salad, partially because the croutons were soggy, stale, and not crispy. On my most recent meal, a group of us were able to try a few more items. As I have stated, prices seemed a bit high, but I really liked all the food. The Burrata was creamy, with an refreshing mint & pine nut pesto. The Eggplant Parmesan was unique and the Agnolotti was excellent too. I seriously enjoyed the Bronzino, but wish it was a whole fish instead of half. This time around, the Lulla Burger was slightly overcooked for my liking, but still enjoyable. After three wonderful experiences, I am confident in saying that I will be back for some current favorites and try some more new interesting dishes.

    Karl K.

    We went for an early dinner with friends around 5pm on Saturday -- it wasn't too busy. The place is super nice, clean, and spacious, with really friendly staff. It's located inside a hotel. The food was absolutely delicious! We shared the Eggplant Parmesan, Hand-Cut Fettuccine, and Flat Iron Steak family-style, and everything was amazing. We also had tiramisu for dessert -- so good! We all loved it, especially the Hand-Cut Fettuccine -- it was incredible. I think we just found our new favorite spot!

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