Great interior and decor. Staff was friendly and we were seated right away. We ordered the burrata as an appetizer and it was delicious. The wife and I ordered the pasta bolognese and it was great, full of flavor. The eggplant parm, not so much. It's a unique manner of structure and was dry. It also lacked real flavor. read more

Morandi - Eggplant Parm - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My college friend was visiting from out of town, and we were planning to get together for lunch. I had heard great things about Morandi, and their outside dining in the West Village seemed like a fun spot to enjoy a meal. Luckily we were able to secure one of the curbside tables and take in the sun. It was such a nice, warm day that I thought an Aperol Spritz would be a worthwhile indulgence, but theirs included blood orange, making it way too syrupy and sweet. Thankfully, the doughy Italian bread was so delicious that I ate several slices to absorb the rich citrus puree. For my meal, I ordered the Contadina grain salad, which started with a base of pearl barley and included roasted, seasonal vegetables. The highlighted veggies at the time were zucchini, which I love, and onions, which I certainly do not. I really wished I had been warned of the stinky onions ahead of time. However, the shrimp that I added to the bowl were plump and perfectly grilled. The light, red wine vinaigrette added some tartness without overpowering the ingredients. Morandi served above average Italian cuisine in a casual, cafe environment. Its sidewalk tables were ideal for people-watching in the warmer months. read more

My family and I made a reservation for Morandi on a chilly Friday night. We were seated promptly and began perusing the menu. We did a bottle of wine, but there is an extensive wine and cocktail list for any palate. As a starter, we went with the burrata with tomatoes and olives. I went with the Agnolotti di capesante, while my family had the Linguine alle vongole and Tagliatelle alla bolognese. We also did a side of broccolini. The food was unfortunately not good. My agnolotti was tough on the sides with little flavor. My family member who ordered the Linguine has a low threshold for spice and there was red pepper flakes all over the entrée (the menu doesn't mention it, otherwise she wouldn't have ordered it). I took over eating her entrée, which was rather flavorless aside from the red pepper flakes. The broccolini was bland and soggy. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu, which was just OK. The ambiance was also not a win for us. We had a reservation, but we were still seated in the area near the door and the bar. With people coming in and out, we kept getting blasted with cold air each time the door opened. It was also extremely loud and cramped with the tables in close proximity. The saving grace here was the service. We had a great waiter and the staff came around to check on us frequently. We never felt rushed throughout the entire night. Overall, Morandi was unfortunately a disappointment. The items we ordered were not up to par for the price point. Though the service was fantastic, the loud and uncomfortable ambiance and uninspired food left much to be desired. read more

Food is great! Not authentic Italian but good quality and great service if you arw lucky enough to sit in Antonio s area!! Make sure you ask for him when you make a reservation +! read more

I wish I could give 3.5, solid spot but nothing special. Service was great, ambiance was ok we sat outside which could have affected my view, but the food was average. I would go back but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Being welcomed, being accommodated are jus 2 things that make Morandi a great spot for amazing Italian food. A really fun place with great service. Everything on the menu is just perfect. Some great salads and starters like the fried artichokes and the Frito mixto with calamari, shrimp, and fish served with a marinara sauce. The mains and pastas are all amazing too. From the puttanesca sauce, to the cacio Pepe to the spaghetti limon to the steak. Our service was attentive and really nice. The vibe here is lively too. Overall just great.! read more

Go to Italian spot. No fails, service is really nice. The crispy artichokes are a favorite, as is the lemon pasta. Cacio e Pepe is delicious as well. When I don't know where to go, this is where I go. Also great during the holidays, cozy and decorated well! read more

This restaurant is in a great neighborhood right in the west village. I loved the interior of the place. I went during weekday lunch, which was not very busy, however I could see this place getting more action during dinner and weekend brunch (which id like to try!) The food was very good! I had Cacio e Pepe, and asked for gluten free pasta if available, which it was! The menu doesn't mention GF anywhere but I would definitely ask as it seemed most dishes could be replaced with the GF pasta. For dessert, I had an amazing affogato! read more

Morandi - Cacio e Pepe with gluten free pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Avocado Toast with Tomato Jam, Radish, Poached Egg and Bacon (as an add-on) A fairly decent piece of thick cut multigrain toast with a hidden layer, but very flavorful tomato jam, then mashed avocado with actually well-crisp cut pieces of bacon and topped off with a poached egg. The tomato jam was actually the best and surprising part. Overall, a very reasonable (in NYC) brunch both quality and price. read more

Morandi - Crostini di Avocado con Uova Sode* - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Way overpriced, and mediocre to boot. So it went on a warm, sultry afternoon when I stopped by Morandi to sit outside, sip a glass of Rosé and enjoy the balmy bliss while taking in the fragrant blossoms in McCarthy Square, the beautiful pocket park right across the street. The service was attentive but the fly in the ointment was definitely the wine, which tasted like vinegar. The real surprise however, came with the bill - 15 dollars for a single glass of vino! Let me get this straight, you want 15 buckaroonies for one (small) glass of a sub-par, vinegary house wine? Fuhgeddaboudit. While this New Yorker might stop by to smell the roses every so often, he will never darken this doorway again. read more

Morandi makes you feel like you're in Italy, not in New York. It feels like a cozy home in Tuscany separated from the busy streets outside. My cousins and I recently came here and we loved the Bolognese. It smelled amazing, herby and garlicky and delicious. It tasted even better and honestly I wanted another plate. The clam pasta was also good and lemony. The risotto wasn't my favorite. I don't normally love risotto anyway but this one lacked the depth and abundance of flavor that the other dishes had. The staff was amazing and courteous. They answered all our questions and made great recommendations. Oh, we also tried the tiramisu at the end which tasted homemade! read more

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Antonio is the best waiter!! Gave amazing recommendations and was very kind. Food was incredible!

Very disappointing in this restaurant somebody recommended them for brunch they had nothing but Italian food and a few salads We had a burrito $22 and a omelette $23. way over price no atmosphere don't waste your time go somewhere else for brunch read more

Staff is professional and really care that you are having a great experience. Food was very good as were the adult beverages. Fun environment a plus. read more

This restaurant is awesome! A total Italy feel. We've been craving going back across the pond. We pass this place all the time and finally came here. Lasagna was the special tonight, which was amazing!! The chocolate hazelnut cake with hazelnut gelato was authentic Italian! Lidia (also authentic Italian) was a great server!! Definitely another authentic Italian find in our awesome city!! read more

Morandi - Seafood salad appetizer - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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1. they made us wait to be seated which is fine but then they sat us at the worst table possible, right in front of the entrance, people who were waiting to be seated we're literally 2 inches away from the food. Then they say a large bridal party next to us, they were loud, the service was poor, almost an after thought. 2. the food was edible, nothing to write home about. I ordered the ravioli which was so bland and tasted like nothing so I had to send it back. the branzino was bad too, only good thing was buratta. Go to Babbo instead. Please don't waste your precious time at this place. read more

The food was wonderful, the service could've been a little better. The ambiance was a very lovely experience.

Yesterday was my birthday and I really just wanted to chill and have a solo lunch in the village. I had the best experience here. Everyone was so nice and the food was great. The fried artichokes were my favorite thing, I will def be back for these and the Prosecco and St Germain cocktail that the waitress recommended was perfect on a summer afternoon. I also had a salad and hand rolled pasta that were also great read more

Morandi - Fried Artichokes - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We went to Morandi last night and had an amazing time. Palomas were on point with mezcal instead of tequila and Antonio made sure our food was perfect! He really made pur night special being on top pf the service. We ordered pasta al limone and a delicious fish. Thanks Antonio! We will be back!!! read more

A good indicator of a fantastic meal starts with the bread, or whatever they end up bringing you in one of those wicker baskets. A very rustic, crusty, yet moist and slightly sour on the inside treat, my taste buds couldn't wait for the 4 appetizers we ordered as a party of 3. We originally ordered 3 appetizers, but as we fought over the last piece of grilled octopus, we had to order another plate of it! The calamari was so tender and lightly dusted with a simple coating so you could taste every bit of how good it was. Some of the best I've had and I'll compare it to my all-time favorite calamari which can be found at The Dive Bar in Jupiter, FL. The meatball entree was enormous, boasting 5 giant meatballs. There had to be at least a pound of meat in the bowl and they were swimming in a thin tomato sauce. What I liked most about the meatballs was the fact that they were done Sicilian style with pinenuts and plump raisins. The sweet raisins offset the saltiness of the meatballs. I actually ended up eating the leftovers for breakfast. The hand-rolled spaghetti with lemon and Parmesan was so delicate in taste, but very filling (dumpling consistency). I was glad to get the referral for Morandi from a waitress (a former employee) who currently works at the Tuck Room. Employees get to see the good, bad and the ugly when they work in the business so I knew it would be as good as she had described! read more

Morandi - Seating area - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great service. Delicious food. A beautiful room. You can't go wrong with Morandi. It's a winner. An institution. Don't read these silly reviews. It's much more than a bowl of Cacio Pepe. Or how a dish was on one night. This whole place is a pleasure to be in. You can't go wrong. read more

Another Friday lunch with my friend Rochelle. We've passed by a Morandi many times when we've met for our get togethers in the West Village. Today was the day to dine here during Restaurant Week. When you visit Morandi there are many adjectives to describe it: rustic trattoria, Italian brasserie, and a very warm place to gather with friends and family. Inside is a cornucopia of wooden tables, lovely chandeliers and bureaus displaying bottles of wines. Any seat you are seated at is a winner but of course we opted for a cozy table near the window. The waiter, Alexander, who served us was very attentive and brought the usual for us: water, cup of ice and slices of lemon and limes. There were many menus to study: vino( none for me due to Yoga class later in the evening), Restaurant Week Menu and regular menu. I was about to choose off the menu wanting to savor the Eggplant Parmesan but was glad I didn't. There were many wonderful pastas to choose from but the special Restaurant Week menu had some nice options. Here's what we ordered: Starters: Rochelle chose the Eggplant Parmesan. It sounded great but it wasn't what I expected( I tasted a bit from her portion). It was heavily breaded and smoked mozzarella was utilized versus regular. It was too off for me, Rochelle enjoyed it but found it a bit picante. I'm used to a softer eggplant lightly breaded this was a bit hard. I ate the Insalata de carroti y spinaci: roasted baby carrots, spinach, pine nuts and raisins. Simple but delicious. Entrees: Rochelle ate Cacio e Pepe, an Italian standard. I ate the Casarecce, twist pasta, with crumbled veal and mushrooms with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. The twist pasta was great in having all the ingredients stick to it so every bite was packed with all of it. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend. Dessert: the standards of tiramisu and affogatto and gelato. I decided to have my usual decaf cappuccino and just one scoop of Hazelnut gelato which was good. The cappuccino was a bit bitter. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience. The service is exceptional, Morandi allows you to sit for awhile and enjoy your meal. There's no rushing and the servers are very attentive. The bar looks like a nice place to have a nice drink on a cold night..next time. This restaurant is owned by Keith McNally who also owns Odeon, another gem to dine at. read more

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Came here for my boyfriends birthday dinner after hearing about great positive reviews + that it's apparently a fav spot of celebs like maya rudolph and SJP. it was a cozy, crowded, a little bit loud environment that had great service, delicious italian food, and normal/italian sized portions. it was a bit hard to hear each other at times because it was so loud and everyone was seated about 1-2 feet close to each other (felt packed) but overall good experience. read more

Morandi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We had excellent service and very delicious meals - perfect portions. Desserts were super great! The interior of this restaurant is absolutely beautiful! read more

Morandi is always busy, and we recently snagged a Friday night reservation. We ordered espresso martinis, the fried olives, and the burrata to start. We also received complimentary bread for the table. The martinis were quite delicious. The burrata was soft and milky, but I thought the corn and zucchini didn't complement the burrata. I didn't have the olives, since they have sausage, but others said they were excellent and flavorful. I had the trofie for my main course, and after recently having had this dish many times in Genoa, Italy, perhaps my expectations were quite too high. The pasta and pesto was good, but green beans somehow felt recently-warmed from a frozen bag of green beans and the potatoes were soggy. Loved the pine nuts, thought. The most peculiar part of the night was the rushed service. Our main waiter was quite friendly and prompt, but there were a couple people who would arrive at our table asking if people were finished with their food. After our appetizers, someone asked if we were done, and I still had half my food on the plate. Similarly, after our main course, only two people had finished their foods, but two of us were still eating. I would have understood this if we were being particularly slow, but we ate at a normal pace, and I think it can come off as rude to clear plates prematurely, since it sends the message that the restaurant is primarily concerned with turning tables, rather than focusing on high-quality service. If Morandi had been located in a different neighborhood, I can easily see this being a 4-star restaurant. However, given that there are other options in the area with better food and more refined service, I think this is an average spot. read more

typical italian restaurant in the west village but was pleasantly surprised by the food. for the starters, the burrata and octopus were great. the grilled octopus especially was cooked really well - crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I had the mafalde alla Pugliese (mafalde pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, and ricotta salata) which was amazing. it wasn't super heavy and the broccoli and sausage added so much flavor. it's a super loud restaurant but what can you expect from the west village read more

The best Tagliata di Manzo (steak) I've ever had! The grilled onions that came with it were phenomenal and the potatoes were good too. The sausage honey focaccia was also really good. The amaretto semifreddo was ok but on the menu it is described as ice cream cake which is incorrect - it is a regular semifreddo. Super nice and attentive service at the bar. Outside was packed because it was a nice summer night but that meant inside was actually really quiet which was nice. Highly recommend and will definitely go back! read more

Morandi - Tagliata di Manzo con Cipolline e Patate Arrosto* - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Lovely brunch spread. I'd go family style here and try a good number of dishes. Standouts were the bruschetta with ricotta, the waffle with creme fraiche and fruit, and the cacio e pepe. I'd order each of these dishes again. Grab an outdoor table, a glass of prosecco and enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. read more

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I had passed by many times but tonight it was raining and it always gave me the impression that it was a much smaller place but once i got inside, it was much larger than I thought. It is a large space, very European and I was there for a late lunch and the menu was somewhat limited since dinner had not started yet. I was seated immediately and water and Italian bread and EVOO arrived to the table. The Italian bread was delicious, nice and crunchy and even better with the EVOO. I looked over the menu and decided to get the cacio e pepe which I had never had until I was in Italy and there it was the special. It arrived shortly, nice and hot and was delicious. I finished my meal and opted out of dessert but got a double espresso. The waitress was attentive and accommodating as well as the other servers. It is reasonably priced for a New York bistro and I would recommend and return. read more

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Lousy overpriced basic Italian food not worth the hype. Much better Italian restaurants in New York City

This restaurant is adorable, and has great food. I think it was a perfect place for a nice brunch to catch-up with my girlfriend, but I can't say it's the best, or my favorite. I thought the portions were rather small, but all the while I enjoyed the texture and general taste of the entrees we ordered. They had great vegetarian options! read more

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Started the evening off with a watermelon spritz. It was delicious and refreshing, the perfect drink to get one's palette ready for the meal ahead. We began with the fried olives stuffed with sausage, an absolute MUST, I have never heard of this dish but ooooh so, so tasty! We had the spicy salami foccacia. It wasn't a light and airy foccacia, I wouldn't order again. Onto the main event, the agnolotti di capesante. The pasta was so fresh and light. Highly recommend! For dessert, the chocolate pudding, rich and decadent, the perfect ending to the evening. read more

Service was prompt and attentive. Decor is rustic and appealing. The lemon pasta is good as is the endive salad.

Great service, open all day and perfect to stop in with no reservation for a weekend lunch

All around fabulous! Great atmosphere, fantastic food, excellent service. Reservations promptly honored.

Great food! The waiters were so nice and helpful when picking dishes! The appetizers were very delicious.

The Pollo Arrosto was cooked perfectly, and presentation was great. Really impressed by the cooking and the service

Good service and nice food. Love their complimentary bread serving with olive oil. Recommend the focaccia with sunny side up egg. read more

Morandi - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything!! Food. Service, ambience, location. Great place for meeting friends where conversation is not a shouting match.

We had an early reservation for two when they opened and were sat at assumingely the worst table in the restaurant. My husband couldn't move either of this arms because he was shoved against a wall and there was six inches to touching the man at the table next to us. Mind you the restaurant was not even half full. Beyond the poor table seating, our experience was great. Our server was so fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was good. read more

Morandi - Appetizers Burrata e podorini and Polipo alla griglia* - Italian Near Me - New York, New York