I'm going to keep this short because it seems I'm an outlier compared to other reviews. The service was absolutely lackluster - I had to ask for my coffee twice only after seeing a table that came after us provided with their cups of hot coffee(and it was never refilled), and our waitress mislabeled our table so the poor food runner had to track us down. We ordered the ricotta fritters which had fruit in them, no sign of ricotta, and had the overwhelming sugary coating. My soft-boiled eggs were medium-hard, and the "Parmesan Bread Shoes" were sticks of white bread, lightly toasted and tossed in dried parsley (dried or just cut many moons ago?). BUT! DH had a ham and fontina crepe which was easily the best crepe either of us had ever had. Ever. So we'd probably return for that. I'd also be inclined to try their dinner service was we did go for an off-hour brunch. read more

We went here for dinner on saturday. The place was crowded but they seated us promtley around the time of our reservation. The place is very cute, and for a big restaurant it has an intimate feel, great for groups or a date. The service was good, the waiter was very friendly, answered all our questions and provided us with suggestions. The only negative was at the end when we were waiting for our check he was pretty slow. The food! It was so good. I got the Paccheri Con Ragu Di Salsiccia. It was really good, and I never do spicy because I am a wimp, but this was perfect, the spice was not a hot spicy but a flavor spicy. My friend got the Pici Al Limone. Also delicious very simple and super light in compairison to my dish. My other friends got the lobster pasta special, (I can't remeber the actually name) very light as well and delicious. I definitely recommend this place. Good Italian food, good atmosphere, and good service. read more

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We came to Morandi for brunch on a Sunday morning! Great ambience and architecture, and fantastic location in the west village. I would definitely recommend the pastry basket to start - it comes with delicious croissants, donuts, pound cake that are all great. The entrees themselves were just fine, the focaccia was very thin so it was kind of lacking. The lattes were yummy as well though and service was nice! I will try to go back for dinner. read more

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Boisterous, fun and the BEST steak I've had in the city. We ordered many cocktails and two glasses of wine. I'm sure they were pricey, I don't remember. To start: The fava bean salad came with delicately sliced fresh favas with pecorino and escarole. The texture was amazing. Entree: We split a steak for two. Crispy and soft new potatoes laced with Rosemary and fried shishito peppers. Sometimes steak on the bone is a little raw when you ask for medium rare. The steak was a perfect medium rare, perfectly seasoned. It needed no sauce. Amazing. The space is beautiful with an "Italian" brasserie feel. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat at the bar. The three stars is because the staff and service is rude and unsavory. It's such an elegant spot and pretty pricey it would be nice if the staff were as well trained in courtesy and graciousness as they were in serving the food. read more

Morandi - Steak for 2 with roasted potato and shishito pepper. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Loved my lemon pasta. It was as delicious as everyone described. My friend has pasta with Bolognese sauce and she loved it as well. The drinks were good but my passion fruit drink was a bit sour. Overall, the outdoor seating was my favorite in addition the fantastic meal. The service was incredible. I will definitely be back for date night and for dinner with friends/ read more

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Sill haven't eaten here for dinner, it's always booked but have brunch here all the time, also lunch. It's a great place for an early brunch, gets pretty crowded later on. The basket of Sweet Breads, donuts, fritters, pistachio bread are all amazing. The egg dishes are what I stick with, all very nicely prepared. The service is usually spot on but have had 2 strange experiences with a certain waiter, he was obviously new. I was here last Sunday with friends and 2 children. They were very accommodating. read more

It was a spontaneous reservation ad I would 100% come again. Espresso martini was a 5/10 but the artichoke appetizer was amazing. Pictures is the best ravioli I've ever had. (The scallop one) and the bolognese was the best I've ever had. read more

I was in Greenwich and we were in the mood for Italian so we stumbled across Morandi. There were lots of tables inside but wanted AC. The inside was very nice, I liked the lighting and decor. It definitely has its own vibe. I got the Mafalde and it was wonderful - all the ingredients complemented each other well and the portion size was perfect. My two companions got the Gnocchi and the Risotto, both of which I tried and were also very delicious. We were all pleasantly surprised, it seems rare these days that a group goes out and there is not one single complaint about the food. I will say that the bread served pre entree could've been better/fresher but the main dish more than makes up for that. My companion did note that the bathroom was not the cleanest as well. The service was also phenomenal! We were checked on often by multiple wait staff and everyone was very nice and knowledgeable. I would recommend and return. read more

Morandi - Mafalde - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

If your looking for a good Italian meal when over by Bleecker Street, this is a good option. The atmosphere is trendy casual and the service staff was very friendly and knowledgeable as the menu is very Italian. Both pasta dishes we had were excellent as was the risotto. The bread appetizer was mostly sweet but the octopus appetizer was exceptional. read more

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The food here is good, and the atmosphere is nice and cozy. But, oh, the prices. A dish of spaghetti tossed with lemon and parmesan: $17. Seriously. Seventeen freaking dollars. No protein. No veggies. No portion big enough to take a doggy bag home (thus providing another meal and at least some justification for dropping $17 on lemon-parmesan dressed noodles). Just a small bowl of pasta. I mean, it was GOOD. Really tasty. But for a smallish bowl of pasta, if you're going to charge $17, the chef should deliver the pasta personally. It's kind of ridiculous. Which point I'm sure I've beaten to death by now. Other than that: the steak for 2 was pretty good, the salads were really good, and the bread was so chewy I thought I was going to lose a crown. The waitiress was awesome: great knowledge of the menu and wine selections, excellent timing, and just friendly enough without crossing the line. But....did I mention $17 for freaking pasta with a little cheese and lemon? read more

Great Italian place. Went with a girlfriend for dinner and had a great time. We tried out their outdoor seating and were not disappointed, great vibes on a picturesque West Village street. In terms of the food it was awesome. Started with the Margherita flatbread, a nice crunch and right amount of cheese, would recommend. Each of us had the pesto trofie and would also recommend (not as thick as some cream based sauces which was a nice changeup). Was a hefty potion which is appreciated given steep NY prices. The pine nuts were a great addition. In my opinion the potato chunks were a bit weird but my friend thought they added great texture to the dish so to each their own. Wouldn't say my mind was 10/10 blown out of the water with this meal (instead 9/10) but was very satisfied overall with the food / ambiance / service!! read more

Morandi - Focaccia Margherita - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Morandi is in a lovely vacation and you can't go wrong with their homemade pasta dishes, they were some of my favorite in the city. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and salads (I was partial to the Burrata)and each got our own pasta dish, which were perfectly portioned. Everything was cooked perfectly. I also had gelato for dessert, which was wonderful. This is a great place to sit outdoors in the warmer months and enjoy the West Village, but also has a wonderful rustic interior. Service was great for lunch and not too bustling or loud. The waitstaff is knowledgeable about the dishes and wine pairings. I will definitely come back to try more delicious dishes! read more

Morandi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We had a lovely lunch the other day. Everything was delicious and timed perfectly. The meatballs were amazing. We all left very satisfied. Our best meal in a long time. Thank you to all the staff that made sure our lunch date was perfection. read more

I love this place! We always make reservations and never need them for breakfast! Their savory crepes are to die for! You don't need this, you WANT it! Also some of the best cappuccino and lattes ever. It's kinda a haul from the center of the city, but worth the drive!!! read more

Morandi - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Revisited this restaurant last weekend. We had been here once before- prior to Yelp's existence! It was just as we remembered and we were completely impressed with the service from the host to our waitress to the busboy. We were in between sets at the Village Vanguard and asked our waitress what would be quick. I don't recall her name but she was awesome. Our drinks came out quickly, followed by fresh bread with olive oil. We ordered octopus salad, grilled peppers and a pasta dish with cheese and asparagus. Everything was tasty and we were literally in and out in under 30 minutes. Unusual for a weekend- as there is often a wait,but we were grateful it all worked in our favor! We will definitely return and the next time we won't wait so many years! read more

Brunch, brunch, brunch! If you get a chance to visit Morandi, you'll know what I mean. Great food, great location, and a perfect patio. If you're not dieting, get the foccaica pizza with 2 eggs. It won't disappoint you. Only quirk was that our main entrees came after just one bite of our donuts. Service can be somewhat slow, but if you're not in a rush and have time to relax and enjoy the day, this is the place. read more

Went to dinner here with one of my best friends recently and loved my meal. I waddled (yes, waddled) out of Morandi with the happy smile of someone who gorged on yumminess for over an hour. She and I decided to order a few appetizers and split an entree and both of us were full by the time our main course arrived. First off, the bread. WHAT is this!?! Mmmm..carb laden, soft, doughy, enticing bread that when I looked sad arrived en masse into our empty basket. We ordered the fried artichokes, the burrata mozzarella and tomato salad, and the squid to start and finished with the MEATBALLS. Did I say MEATBALLS? Yes, yes I did. Everything was scrumptious, with differing textures and flavors. But my favorite had to be the MEATBALLS which were soft, in that sexy bite into me sort of way, with hearty flavors and clean, simple tomato sauce to offset the meatiness. A-mazing! Next time I desire the pasta (with MEATBALLS) and can't wait for me Morandi. I felt the service was quick and efficient and had no complaints when I went. We were seated quickly, but that may be because we managed to beat the crazy rush of people arriving after 9 as every table was full when we left and the line was starting to form. read more

We wandered into this place mainly because it was crowded on a Saturday afternoon , so we figured it MUST be a great place for brunch; we were not disappointed! Morandi is convenient to the Village Vanguard, which is where hubby wanted to visit a little bit of Jazz history. It was a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and you could see that this place MUST be good with the diners spilling out onto the sidewalk, enjoying their brunch on a wonderful sunny late-summer afternoon. We were warmly greeted and seated. The crowd is trendy and seems to be somewhat on the young side (also close to NYU). The waitress was super nice and helpful, pointing out the restaurant specials and to our delight, there were three specials that day! Everything, from the bread & olive oil to the meals (millefeuille for hubby, smoke salmon pappardelle with heaps of parmesan for me and the daughter) were wonderful! I had a very strong mimosa - worth every penny, if you ever had a watered down mimosa - this one was full of flavor and no skimping on the champagne! Yum! For dessert, we had the affogato (a total family favorite) which the chef graciously substituted a scoop of hazelnut gelato for vanilla. (The waitress told him we were first time visitors from that famous "other" coast ;) ) It was great! Our waitress also encouraged us to visit SOHO, gave us directions and cheerfully told us about daily life in the Village. A great meal, prompt service with stories of NY and a nice brunch crowd all added up to a wonderful meal at Morandi. If you are ever in Greenwich Village stop by - I don't think you will be disappointed! read more

For the first time I tried dinner after mostly brunches(which are great) here. Burata was fantastic ,fresh . Fusilli pasta followed and was great . The issue (as it is with NYC restaurants ) is The Espresso! No one care to prepare the right espresso . And Morandi isn't different . read more

Good vibe, spacious outdoor and indoor space. Staff was all genuinely kind and welcoming, elevating the dining experience. The vongole has a nice spicy kick at the end, missing little bit of sea smell but not big deal. If you like thicker pasta for Cacio e Pepe, you will find one here. Meatballs were delicious, love the pine nuts with them. read more

Morandi - Linguine alle vongole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The Linguine Vongole was inedible and the manager ineffectual (though our server was lovely.) There are many other restaurants in the West Village that do a better job. Pass. read more

I want to go back and have the papperdelle with wild boar, and that's a promise! Throwing all my internal GPS senses out of wack, simply because they are located in the West Village (it's a thing between me and all things south of 14th street), I eventually found the place at the cornery of Waverly and 7th Ave south. It's actually easier to go by those directions than saying anything about Perry Street. But I digress.... Dining there with some work colleagues on a Monday evening still found the place to be considerably crowded and loud. I mean LOUD. And the place wasn't even packed (though I guess it should have been). The bread and oil and vinegar they provided beforehand was nice and yummy, and as we waited for a few more latecomers, we studied the menu intently, changing our minds every 5 minutes. Eventually I decided on the Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti with the crisp greens with pears and white balsamic dressing to start. My salad was nice and fresh, and the balsamic not overwhelming. The pears definitely added some lightness to the dish, which I definitely appreciated. If one was a vegetarian the Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti is a great choice....and because I am not a vegetarian by any means, this was still a great choice. The spaghetti was on the thicker side, I am partial to capellini and/or thin spaghetti, but you can definitely tell it was freshly made. Because the papardelle with wild boar was my second choice, my colleague offered a bit from his plate, and yes, I am coming back for this. It kind of reminded me of beef stew, minus the stew part. It was yummy, and I could tell with that one bite, a very hearty meal. The service was a bit slow....it took the guy forever to just take our drink orders. But once things were flowing, it all went up from there. I questioned our table section as it seemed to have been thrown together quickly - I felt like I was in the way of everyone else. But I do understand that this may not have been the fault of the restaurant as we added one more person to the original reservation at the last minute. I still think they could have given us a better table though. All in all....I will go back...I know, I've said it three times already, but I did give it the 4-star fan rating right? And yes, I will try the papardelle with wild boar...or maybe even the dish with the porcini mushrooms, or even the bolognes or.....yeah...I'll be back. And maybe also this time, I'll save room for dessert. That is one thing we did not indulge in during this dining experience. read more

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One of my favorite, go-to Italian spots. You can never go wrong with Morandi. This is comfort Italian food, with an edge, done absolutely right every time. But be warned, the atmosphere here is lively and inviting, if not loud. The crowd varies from rowdy fratty bankers (unfortunately they like Morandi too), to their fashionable girlfriends, to adorable couples ( young and old) and whole families. If you want quiet candlelights, this isn't it. If you want a good time, with no pretense and amazing food with great service, here you go. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts. It's weird, I never thought I would like it, but here it's amazing. Then theres the classic linguine with clam in white wine sauce. Optimal every time. So if you're stuck on what to eat for dinner, do what I do, my default is Morandi. read more

Morandi - The octopus appetizer. Very good! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've only been here a couple of times for dinner and I avoid the place at busy times, but I'm a regular for breakfast and it's one of my favorites. It's certainly not cheap, but the quality of the breakfast meals, from the basket of pastries, to the smoked fish pancetta are truly great. read more

Since this year was our first unconventional Christmas Eve, I searched and searched for a menu that would do our traditional "Feast of the Seven Seas" home cooked meal justice. One could image my surprise when I found out Morandi in fact offered such a feast. I booked way early, naturally (like the beginning of december). We opted for the prefix menu, since it was after all Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve was made for eating (at least for Italians). The meal was incredible - I mean incredible! Each course was literally better than the last. The wine parings, which pricy, were spot on. My favorite course was the Antipasto caldo di mare, which offered mouth watering clams baked in a herbaceous bath of buttery goodness . TDF! (to die for) Hubby's were the grilled and stuffed sausage and mushroom calamari - I only eat shellfish, so he had my serving - and the spaghetti with baked eel and garlic. My father-in-law loved the baked lobster and polenta. We've decided that we will be back next year. And the year after that. And the year after that. What a wonderful experience. Thank you, Morandi! read more

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Came here on a Friday night for dinner with some girlfriends and this place was bumping!! Very lively and crowded right in the middle of the village. We had a reso, which seemed to be a good move based on the crowd. So we decided to share everything we ordered. For starters we got burrata, argula with shaved parm and lemon vinaigrette, and seafood fritto misti. These were all good but nothing above average. The shrimp in the fritto were huge with heads still on and actually a bit intimidating to eat with added challenge of it being deep fried. Onto primi and secondi... Pasta we had the famous lemon spaghetti and lobster special. The actual hand rolled noodles in the lemon pasta were amazing, but the lemon sauce they were in I found to be overpowering for my own taste. For $45 the lobster special could've used MORE lobster!! We also had the meatballs and the skirt steak entree with a side of Brussels sprouts. The steak was cooked perfectly, needed a bit of salt. The meatballs were really good and tender with a flavorful tomato sauce one of my favorites of this meal. So we also decided to force some dessert in there and got piece of the hazelnut cake. This was very mediocre and dry. Could've done without. Service here was great, very attentive with great table maintenance. For the overall amount of money spent on the meal I had higher expectations but there's better Italian out in the city. read more

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Delicious authentic Italian food, ambiance is on point with lovely wait staff, beautiful exposed brick and light music. Will definitely be coming back, it's a classy spot for a date night, meeting with friends or family. read more

Nice outdoor seating and excellent meal. Had the malfalde alla pugliese allong with the fried calamari appetizer. Not too much garlic with excellent sauce. read more

Very cute place, like a Tuscan bistro Had a great brunch items Grain bread with ricotta honey and nuts And poached eggs over legumes Drinks do get a little pricey 2 drinks each and these two dishes, $90 plus tip read more

Morandi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

One of my faves. So hip. So delish. Staff awesome. AWESOME. I feel like a movie star when I come. I mean, I have acted a little in my life but the atmosphere at Morandi is what makes me feel so cool and that goes for everyone who comes here. The Eggplant Parm is like no other Eggplant Parm. Just a great, West Village hang. Sit outside in the Summer and people watch. Eccezionale! read more

So went here for a group dinner based on a co-workers recommendation. My friends liked the ambiance, I didn't care for it all that much...to me it's more old school...somewhere I would bring my parents, one star gone. I had the artichoke with lemon that alot of people recommended, I thought it was okay, the other few people on the table didn't like it. The Focaccia Tirolese was amazing! great for the whole table. The asparagus was decent, the calamari was too fried and we ate it just because we were that hungry. For my main entree I had the Ravioli d'agnello which was really really GOOD! However the portions are super small....I usually end up stuffing my face and don't have room for desert...but because of the small portion I was able to indulge in the tiramisu which was good, but th chocolate hazelnut cake with the gelato was by far the table's favorites amongst deserts. The service is weird..we were constantly surrounded by waiters but never knew who was serving us so that definitely delayed things, another star shot down. I'll go back to this place for brunch on a nice day to sit outside, or if my great grandparents want to come visit... total bill with no drinks came out to about 55 dollars each. read more

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Love the look amazing here for brunch pastries basket drinks where excellent to explore menu share plates as they are big enough for two read more

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We loved this restaurant. The service was amazing. There's something to be said for a place that values its customers. We made a reservation for 9pm. We didn't get seated until 9;30. This restaurant definitely serves a younger hipper crowd that probably doesn't care about punctuality. We did. We had my mother with us (70) and there wasn't anywhere to sit and wait. The manager came over, apologized, and gave us each a glass of Proseco, Honestly, the fact that he kept checking on us made us fall in love with the place before we had eaten anything. We ordered the artichokes and the burata for appetizers. They were very good. We also got the margarita pizza. It was awesome. For dinner we ordered a bottle of Chianti that I wish I had taken a picture of, I could have ordered a case of it. (FYI, it was the $92 option on the menu). For dinner we got the lemon pasta, the skirt steak, the spaghetti and clams, the spaghetti and meat sauce and the spaghetti with Parmesan cheese and pepper I think. They were all really good. Would highly recommend this restaurant and we can't wait to go back!!!!!'n read more

I finally tried Morandi this weekend, but it did not live up to my expectations. Four of us went for a friend's birthday. The place was packed to the point of being uncomfortable. We were seated right next to a prep station, which further enhanced the claustrophobic feeling. The servers were nice, but the entire evening was rushed. The food came out way too quickly and to be honest it wasn't impressive. We opted to leave rather than stay for dessert so we could escape the chaos! read more

Went to this place on a whim, and I had a fantastic meal. When I came here to review it, I was surprised it did not have a higher rating. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the olive ascolane (and I am still thinking about it a week later) and the agnolotti di capesante. The ravioli's whipped scallop filling was fantastic. The vibe was very charming, and our server was beyond sweet. read more

This place wasn't terribly rated and was where we were, so we decided to pop in for dinner. We beat the rush and were seated within minutes. Service was good. Friendly and polite. Very attentive for being busy. Food was tasty, but portions small. As soon as I walked out I was looking for a bodega or pizza shop for a slice. Overall the quality, price, and atmosphere were worth it. I just was a bit more hungry than they planned for ;) read more

Great Easter dinner at Morandi with my brothers. I had the carciofi all Giudea- I am not an artichoke fan but it was really good- small artichokes fried. Than the lamb chops. Everything was great. Daniel our waiter was really good and will go back again. A very pleasant evening spent at Morandi on Waverly. read more

Lovely restaurant, with great food! Came in with my boyfriend for breakfast, and was a little disappointed at first at the small selection of items on the menu. But this little treasure made up for it, because the menu items they do have sure did pack a big punch! We started with the Ricotta Fritters --- delish! Then had the Italian Sausage w/onions and Cured Bacon --- yummy! Then we shared the Pancetta Breakfast Pizza, and Smoked Fish Breakfast Pizza --- foodgasm!!! Can't wait to go back for lunch and dinner... We really enjoyed his spot, we will definitely be going back! read more

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My first anniversary lunch was here and I loved it! Don't miss out the antipasti mix- full of colors and flavors- a perfect way to open the meal! We ordered red wine and 2 more dishes to share and it was just right, and of course we had Afugato for desert! Yammy! The staff was very nice and professional, we had a great time there! read more

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Me and 5 of my friends went on a Super crowded Friday hot summer night. Our reservation was for 8pm but we didn't get seated til close to 9pm. However, they mistakenly told us our table was ready and it wasn't so they gave us a complimentary bottle of Rosé. The service was great, the ambiance was lively and really fun for a group, the food was awesome!! I got the whole wheat beat pasta with Italian sausage.. and it was SO good. No negatives to say.. any issues they were quickly to make right. read more