This was soooo good. Popped in for lunch having given up on getting a res at L'artusi after 10…read moreyears. We shared the fritto misto and the Italian chopped salad. The fritto was good, and such a generous portion of tasty seafood and fish. The Italian salad was utter perfection. So fresh and beautifully dressed, with very crispy chickpeas. We each had a delicious Italian lager.

The drinks were pretty weak and some of them were too small. Not worth the pricey unfortunately…read more The food was better than I had expected, especially the lasagna. The veggies were good but not worth getting because of the small portion and it wasn't anything unique. The service was ok. They kept asking if we were done although we had a few pieces left. I felt rushed and was done within an hour. The vibe is nice especially if you can get outdoor seating on a nice day.

What a lovely adorable Sardinia restaurant!!! We went to little Italy during the 100 year…read moreanniversary and it was packed so we walked just outside of the main area (as we had planned) to eat especially at this little gem. We sat outside across the sidewalk in a covered area which protected us a bit from the elements. Did not go inside. The food was amazing and the portions were perfect and didn't have to hassle with left overs but left satisfied! Cost was reasonable and the staff were overly friendly! Reservations recommended.

Food was delicious however service lacked…read more In my opinion, and years of experience, the woman working didn't know really what she was doing and was just winging it. she wasn't that good at recommendations, tried to offer my friend mezcal even though she's never had it and I had to stop her. Furthermore we were just 1 out of 2 tables in the entire restaurant and she forgot to ring in our order ? She did make it up by offering free dessert but it was kind of uncomfortable throughout the meal she kept checking on us every 5 -10 minutes if we're okay, If we're still okay etc?? Just checking Just checking ..... The whole time we were eating two men kept brushing past our table bumping our chairs etc trying to hook up the Projector and audio cables to connect the audio in order to stream the world cup games.... Food was good, Drinks were just okay and took 10+ minutes to come out- it gave first few days on the job, and I think she was there alone with no bartender or manager on the shift. I probably won't be back This was last Tuesday France vSpain

Delicious food and fantastic service. Wonderful homemade pasta an an excellent selection of dishes…read more A great neighborhood Italian restaurant.

Had a nice dinner at Arte with a large group recently. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive…read moreand the space felt very "classic Italian." The chicken parm with vodka sauce is an off menu item that is with the hype. You get a huge piece of chicken and hearty side of pasta. Overall had a really solid meal, though is on the pricier side for standard Italian fare. would give them a 3.5 if I could do half stars!

Tasty dishes served in a place with a French bistro ambiance. We had an early dinner; it gets…read morequite popular later on. Reservations recommended.

A French bistro with a Moroccan twist on the edge of Greenwich Village…read more This place had all the vibes of a French bistro with bistro fare (escargot, onion soup, oysters, salade nicoise, croque monsieur) and atmosphere. And with a Morroccan twist (chicken tagine, moutabel, bisteeya). The service was fine and professional, though we didn't encounter any obvious Francophones on the staff. Our food was good. The croque monsieur was little undergrilled (and not typical French crispy), but very good. The tuna salad sandwich was quite good -- often people put way too much mayonaise on them -- but alas had one taste in it I didn't love (was it pickle?) But the food was fresh and tasty and we will most certainly be back.

A visit to New York City, we are truly amazed by an incredible Italian culinary experience…read more I'm actually writing this myself and not using AI to tell you, so so here are pros and no cons. The general manager of the restaurant was so welcoming and warm, and the hospitality offered was simple and the quality of service and food was exceptional. Let's get started. The octopus appetizer was incredible, only to be overshadowed by the artichoke. If you do nothing else, order the artichoke -- it's off the charts. For the main course, we had a group that really wanted lots of rigatoni and i had the ravioli which was life changing. We ordered a rack lamb for the table to share and everyone enjoyed a small lollipop. The spinach and pasta on the plate were so memorable. The bar and Italian wine service were as expected, and our server Roy truly made this a distinctive experience one we will remember for many years. All other New York City Italian restaurants, should reset their basekinw standard by Lavagna.

We had an OK time revisiting here, which is less than 15 blocks from our apartment…read more I was disappointed visiting this restaurant compared to my last experience there over two years ago. The menu seemed more limited, the value was much less(including a $6 charge for bread), and the waitress we had the last time(who was awesome two years prior) was there, but she had the outdoor tables while we ate indoors. The staff seemed to treat us like tourists and did not give us a "warm and fuzzy" like they did to the other patrons sitting near us. Plenty of other Italian restaurants in this neighborhood- probably will not be high on my list unless an out of towner asks me for an Italian Restaurant in the East Village past Avenue A in a vintage brick building.

Vic's is a modern Italian restaurant. Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja has taken Italian classics and put her…read morespin on them. If her name sounds familiar it's because she's the chef owner of two of the hottest restaurants in town, Shukette and Shuka. We started our meal with roasted carrots, whipped ricotta cheese and asparagus. Then we had the ramp pizza. Seasonal and amazing. The pastas were all delicious, traditional yet had a twist to make them exciting. The desserts are legendary. Rainbow cookies, panacotta and tiramisu were not too sweet. The staff are attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommend Vic's.

There's room for couples and rooms for parties, in fact there was a birthday in the back by the…read morekitchen. We enjoyed a meal for 3 and the service was prompt in this fast paced Italian restaurant. Vic's has a great family-like style. I don't know if it's the lighting, the seating, the meal. It just felt homie in my opinion (which is a compliment, a place you could just sit and feel comfortable). This is also a place where you can eat family style or just order for yourself.

I really liked the ambience for a Friday night dinner, elegant but still casual. There's a bar if…read moreyou just want drinks too which I liked. We got the fried artichoke hearts to start and the boar ragu and sausage fennel pasta. The burrata paired with the pastas made it. The pasta tasted fresh, cooked al dente, and the sauces were super tasty. I'd come back for sure.

My friend and I had dinner at the North Fork last night before attending a show across the street…read more We had a great experience overall and enjoyed the food and cocktails. For drinks we each had the Three Doors Down, which was really refreshing and not too sweet (beautifully presented as well), and for food we shared the kale and Brussels sprouts salad, fried artichokes, goat cheese dip, and pesto tagliatelle. Everything was delicious. I loved the salad so much. It was really well balanced with textures and the dressing was delicious. My only minor complaint was that the crostinis that came with the dip had gaping holes in every single one, so they weren't great for holding dip, but our wonderful server brought us some extra bread slices, which were much better. I would definitely come back again!

Frank is the original East Village anchor of chef Frank Prisinzano's restaurant family, which also…read moreincludes sister spots Lil' Frankie's, Supper, and Daddies (along with Lil' Frankie's Grocery and Francuccio). Opened in 1998, it stays true to its cash-only, bustling, red-sauce neighborhood roots. Using the exact menu terminology, here is how the meal stood out: Black Kale Caesar: Crisp black kale tossed with garlic breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, and a rich dressing. Burrata Mozzarella Cheese: Served soft and creamy as an appetizer special, simple and focused on the quality of the cheese. Friday Special (Black Gnocchi): Their Friday-only homemade squid ink gnocchi special, which yields a delicate, pillow-soft texture. Chicken alla Parmigiana paired with Spaghetti Limone: We asked for the Chicken alla Parmigiana (crispy breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara and melted mozzarella) and ordered a side of their iconic Spaghetti Limone--spaghetti tossed in a tart, bright lemon and butter sauce--to go with it instead of standard tomato pasta. The citrusy kick cuts right through the rich, cheesy cutlet. Fast, traditional service in a packed dining room. A must-visit classic in the East Village family of restaurants.

Really enjoyed this cute Italian neighborhood spot on the lower east side. They had a vast menu (a…read moreton on specials on top of the usual menu. We got the mozzarella appetizer, garlic bread, homemade gnocchi and the oriechette with sausage. Everything was delicious but the gnocchi was the highlight- the tomato sauce was delicious and we got straciatella on top- so good! The service was quick and we got some good recs from our server. Also they have a great wine list including a delicious orange wine that we got a bottle of. Will be back!