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Lulla

4.3 (147 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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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

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Ashley C.

Cute atmosphere. We came for brunch. They have a very limited menu especially if you want more traditional brunch foods. The burger was not great. I asked for no tomato so they put a ton of caramelized onions and it was like eating French onion soup. The fries were good and our calamari appetizer was also okay - the sauce was tasty. The waitress was polite. My overall experience was considering how many restaurants NYC has this one is not one I will go back to.

Vodka sauce pasta with meatballs and pizza
ThuyVy N.

We were staying at the hotel above and we had a credit to use at the restaurant so wanted to try it. Overall the place is super nice and decorated well. It took us a long time to get our order in and I could see the hostess trying to get us a server and she checked in with us twice before we ordered. After we ordered the food came out really quick but our friend quickly found that the pasta had a produce sticker in it so when our waiter asked about our food we let them know and he quickly took the food away and called the manager. She quickly apologized and asked us what we wanted and offered a new pasta on the house, comping the old pasta, and offering free dessert which def made it better. Overall the food was actually really good and I liked both dishes but the sticker did make us feel weird . I do appreciate how they handled it though

Outside, with outdoor dining available
Jo I.

Just had a lovely meal at Lulla. Delish food, and great ambiance, but be aware you are paying gor the seating and scenery, as the menu is in Manhattan prices in a hotel. Take for example the Hibachi crudo. Even though this is under the entrees section of the menu, it's really more of an appetizer. It only comes with the six slices of fish, so plan accordingly. We also had the Skirt steak, comes with a side of broccoli rabe and a scorched lemon. The steak, while cooked perfectly medium rare, lacked flavor. Barely any salt or pepper, would have done better if it was seasoned with a rub or accompanied by a sauce. The hand pulled fettuccine with veal meatballs was a hit. I usually don't gravitate towards veal, but these were juicy and tender. We even opted gor extra Meatballs, which were $3 a piece. We also had the Linguine and white wine clam sauce, and the Pasta Bolognese... both of which were decent. Good, but not memorable. I remember the clams being a bit sandy. While food was about a 4 star for taste, 4 for presentation, 3.5 star for flavor, service was about a 3.5, but location and atmosphere was a 5. Given that this was attached to a hotel/bar, we assumed that the dinner service was a little lacking due to the location in a hotel.

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Britt B.

So far, Lulla has been our favorite meal in the city during this trip. To start, we ordered the shared appetizer box which was a steal at $28 for the tail end of happy hour. It contained small portions of each of their appys - Focaccia, Giardiniera, Panzanella, olives, Crostini, spiced nuts, a meatball... and every single one of them knocked it out of the park! We also tried the Agnolotti. Hearty, cozy, bolognese with a hint of orange as well. Very good! The portion wasn't small or huge. Just right. We also ordered the broccoli rabe which was nicely done but more bitter than I'd expect. We enjoyed it but just know that it's not for everyone! Service was great. Ambience was perfection. My only complaint is that we had several fruit and house flies buzzing around us which always puts a damper on things, and my only suggestion would be is add a few more desserts to the menu. None of the three offered spoke to us. All in all, a fantastic meal and we'd absolutely return and enjoy it again!

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My family and I had a great lunch! Will definitely return! Food was delicious, place spotless, and service was very hospitable

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Nice ambiance, good food and lively crowd but not too noisy! Had a great brunch here with friends!

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Excellent service and friendly staff. shout out to the bar team and beto for an excellent service. The fettuccine is a must try.

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