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Osteria Nando

4.2 (268 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Scallops
Celina C. N.

Nando is the sweetest! We walked up and he greeted us at the door. Looking at the full patio I told him we had been hoping for a table outdoors. He said "give me a minute," and in just that time he and a couple of other guys brought out a table and 2 chairs and set us right up. So sweet! We ordered the seared scallops appetizer, and for entrees the Boeff Bourguignon and the Lamb chops. For drinks, the house martini and the cucumber basil martini. They initially brought me the cucumber basil sangria and I just thought they ran out of martini glasses so I didn't say anything...even though they served it on ice. I drank nearly half of it before asking Nando what it was. He said "what did you order?" When I told him he said "then we will give you cucumber basil martini!" When I asked again what was in my glass, he said "I don't know what that is but you did pretty good!" Oop. He generously comped me the martini. And also brought us Creme de Menthe when we finished our meals. So sweet. All in all, fantastic experience. Eclectic for sure. From an Osteria we expected Italian food but the menu was largely French. Yet the website describes the restaurant as Mediterranean and, indeed, they did serve us pita and tzatziki. The food was very good and the service was special. Thank you for a great night of dining. We hope to make it back soon.

Pea Risotto
Amanda W.

I seriously don't know why I don't come to Osteria Nando more often! They have the best service and very accommodating and to top off, the food is delicious! We went with a group of 5 persons on a Friday night, and we had some accommodations that we needed, such as vegan options and catering to fully cooked dishes. Our main server, Davide was excellent in making sure we were taken care of! We ordered Octopus in tomato sauce, truffle fries (vegan! No cheese), eggplant hummus, escargot, chicken parm, braised short ribs, cauliflower vegan bowl, mushroom vegan bowl and the vegan ravioli. Wow! All of the dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious and on point! We all loved the bowls (obviously!) and the braised short ribs were major highlights. The chicken parm was delicious but the portion was so small. Not enough chicken parm and too much pasta. On top of it all, Davide gave us tiramisu and grappa to end our wonderful evening. Excellent vegan options and we will surely be back!

Mike V.

Osteria Nando is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like home. The food is consistently excellent -- fresh, thoughtful, and full of flavor. Whether you're going for a comforting bowl of pasta, perfectly cooked steak, or just something simple and satisfying, you can't go wrong. But what truly sets this place apart is the atmosphere, and that's thanks in large part to Rodrigo. He's not just a bartender -- he's the heartbeat of the place. Warm, funny, and always welcoming, he has a way of making everyone at the bar feel like they belong there. He remembers your name, your drink, your story. It's no surprise the bar fills up fast. Between the fantastic food, cozy setting, and Rodrigo's incredible hospitality, Osteria Nando is the kind of neighborhood spot you end up coming back to again and again -- not just for a meal, but for the feeling you leave with. Five stars, easily.

Burrata
Cyrus A.

Osteria Nando leads with a pan-European tagline, boasting French, Italian, Mediterranean cuisine. Uhhh what? Food was decent. The burrata starter tasted fresh and wasn't over-garnished. The entrees, however, left something to be desired. The seafood risotto was rich with seafood, which was a nice contrast from some of the stingier seafood dishes in other restaurants. But overall, it was heavy without a lot of flavor. And the cacio e pepe was not especially noteworthy, outside of some pepper and LOTS of salt. Service was great, everyone was super attentive and friendly. The space itself feels a bit like an old Italian (and French? and Mediterranean?) restaurant, with dim lighting, dark wood furniture, and wine bottles lining the walls. Might be a nice choice for a dinner, but prepare for heavy dishes that won't necessarily stand out.

Celebrating our friendship at Osteria!
Mary B.

Great brunch and wonderful service! Love the bar and Bloody Mary! I'll be back for dinner for sure!

Steak Au Poivre
Jeffry P.

Picture this: you just spent your whole Saturday at the MET, and you and your friends are starving. It's 7:30 pm (prime dinner time) and you made no dinner reservations. The restaurant you were originally gonna go to just gave you a 90 minute wait. You're searching for another restaurant to go to, and your friend finds an upper scale Italian place across the street. You go "Well, what other options do we have?" And you decide to check it out. That was the situation me and my two buddies were in last night. We were tired, hungry, and kinda demoralized. So when we walked into Osteria Nando and were seated right away (despite it being a busy Saturday night) we knew we were in for a treat. Service was beyond impeccable. Despite it being a packed dinner service, my party and I didn't have to wait long for service. Our server was friendly and charismatic, and we honestly felt right at home despite not knowing this place existed 15 minutes before. Food and drinks came out quickly, and they were perfect. We ordered the Steak au poivre and lobster ravioli, alongside a few cocktails. The steak was cooked beautifully and seasoned to perfection. Even the fries were seasoned well. The lobster ravioli was to die for, and the server even brought over some shredded parmigiana. The drinks were a bit on the stronger side, which can be a plus or minus depending on your taste. And to top it all off, our serve brought us a tiramisu on the house! It was delicious of course. I'm not sure when I'll be on the upper east side again, but when I do come by that neck of the woods, Osteria Nando will definitely be one of my stops for the day.

Brussel sprouts hash
Austin K.

Pay in cash to avoid a 4% fee. Gratuity of 22% for our large party. The food was great and the service was great for our party of 16 or so for Easter brunch. They start you off with pita bread and a ranch like spread. I got a Brussel sprouts hash from the brunch menu - it was tasty and the potatoes were nicely seasoned as well. My friend got the salmon benedict which came with a spicy aioli that paired nicely with these potatoes even if they may not have been intended for it. I also sampled the seafood risotto (good) and the squid ink pacherri carbonara which may have been my favorite. It is a small portion but filling due to the creaminess. Most of us also got dessert. The Paris brest filling was nutty and tasty although I'm not the biggest fan of eclairs. The chocolate souffle was gooey and the ricotta pistachio cake was delicate with moist cake layers that will appeal to those who doesn't want anything too sweet. Will come back again to try more things.

Isabel P.

This place was welcoming, warm, beautifully decorated, and delicious. The service was friendly and wonderful, and the food went beyond my expectations. The sauce on the mussels was like nothing I'd ever tasted! The fresh pasta was well made, but the seafood risotto was my favorite of the night! Thoroughly enjoyed and will come back!

Madeline A.

Don't let the scaffolding fool you! This place is an underrated gem on the UES! We loved our dinner here and highly recommend it! I made a reservation on Yelp for 6 people for a Sunday evening. We arrived, there were a few other tables and we were happily greeted by Justin who took great care of our party. I ordered the beef bourgeon and it was AMAZING! It was served in a gigantic iron skillet and fell apart! The sauce was incredible and it wasn't too salty! My boyfriend had the homemade pasta with short ribs which he loved! Other delicious dishes at our table were the lemon burrata ravioli in truffle cream sauce (small portion but delicious), the filet mignon (biggest filet I've seen served for the price point) and the lobster special with squid ink pasta! We were able to relax and casually enjoy our meal in the intimate setting. We ordered a bottle of wine but they had tons of great cocktails too! At the end, Justin brought out a complimentary piece of tiramisu for me since we were celebrating my birthday and allowed us to try a glass of red wine that he recommended! Overall, I was so impressed by this spot! I'd highly recommend the food and the atmosphere for a casual date night, special occasion dinner or just a night out! They have happy hour and late night deals on martinis after 9pm. There's not many places that I leave wanting to definitely return, but this is one of them!

Pappardelle Short Ribs Ragu Special
Gregg R.

This place was absolutely delicious and the service was great. You MUST ask for Justin. He is very personable and had a smile on his face the whole time. The restaurant has a bar when you first walk in and then multiple tables inside. I went there for a birthday dinner. I got the short rib ragu with homemade pasta. The pasta was perfectly cooked and ragu was fantastic. Of course I wish the portion was bigger but that's because it was that good. My girlfriend got the beef bourguignon which is their specialty dish. This is a must get dish. The short rib was fall apart and no fatty pieces. While we did not order dessert, Justin still gave the birthday girl a slice of tiramisu which was extremely nice. He also gave the table a free half bottle of wine. I will definitely be coming back here!

Rolanda B.

I ate at this place for the first time a couple of days ago and I was impressed. They had a variety of options for all tastes and a really attentive staff. I ordered the fish and it was super crispy, seasoned and flavorful. Osteria Nando also has low lights and would be a great date night option. it gets four stars because their happy hour doesn't include food options, and my fish, although delicious, did have some bones. It's also not the restaurant's fault, but their is huge unsightly scaffolding taking aways from the look of the restaurant. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would definitely eat there again.

La Vien Rose and espresso martini
Caitlin B.

Very nice staff, EXCEPT that I paid $17 for a cocktail that they took away before I was finished with it. If I'm gonna pay that much for 3 ounces of liquid I should be able to finish it.

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Good service, food and ambiance. Although the restaurant offers Italian, French and Mediterranean, little confusing but delicious food.

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Went yesterday party of 7 people I work with every dish was delicious service was excellent definitely going back great hidden gem

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Do you have a happy hour?

Hi Heather. Thanks for reaching out. During the weekdays we do a Golden Hour drinks (sangrias, wine, beer, house cocktails) and tapas special. Usually from 3-6. Summer hours can vary and extend into lunch. Look forward to seeing you!

Is outdoor seating still open? Is there heating? From the pictures, the tables look really close together

As of late Nov/early Dec, yes there is still covered outdoor seating and they do have portable heaters that they can bring to your table.

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Record Room

4.2(138 reviews)
2.1 miHunters Point, Long Island City
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Every time I venture here, I leave w/ my limbs hurting and happy…read more Super dope spot that's a little snug but you will find enough room to shake ya groove thing. ALWAYS make a reservation. As I said it's a snug spot. Definitely make reservs if you want a table. After a certain age I realized I may need a seat. LOL. If you like old school hip-hop, R&B, salsa, soul, funk...This is your spot. You may see me there.

The Record Room is EVERYTHING you see on social media and more. My experience exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The ambiance nice, cozy, and intimate The drinks are worth every penny The music was not too loud and I went on a night (Thursday) that I knew alllll the music and could sing along And service was on point. Two things you should know before going. The first they are a stickler on punctuality. You need to be on time for your reservation if not you will lose it. In addition they will send you about 5 reminders leading up to your visit. The last one being 30 minutes before your arrival. In addtion you only have 90 minutes at a table . And when the 90 minutes over.... its over, however you are welcome to stand. The second thing, this is not a let's get lit hookah kind of spot. Very GROWN and mature. You sing along with the people next to you ...you vibe. This is great for a person who wants a nice lounge vibe, great drinks, great music, and mellow crowd. It goes without saying....I WILL BE BACK!!!!!

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R40

4.4(235 reviews)
2.1 miHunters Point, Long Island City
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Absolutely delicious. Came for brunch and they did not disappoint. The empanada basket was…read morewonderful--spinach, beef, and seafood. Loved the variety and they each were so flavorful, didn't even need the sauces, although they were also delicious. Flaky and warm, would get again for the table but loved eating it as a meal as well. Love the atmosphere. Our waiter was very attentive and the coffee was delicious, even though he prefaced that he was a bartender. There's also outdoor seating in the back that seems like it'd be enjoyable in the summer. Two gender neutral single stall restrooms although one was out of toilet paper when we went.

My friend and I decided to come here for dinner - they have both indoor and outdoor seating (the…read moreoutdoor seating also be a vibe; it is in the back of the resturant). The staff was super friendly and checked in on us pretty often to make sure that we were doing okay. -Arroz Negro: This dish was pretty unique - the prawn was very tender and the flavors were good. -Empanada Basket: HIGHLY recommend this; their empanadas was really good and a good size as well. You also get to try all three of their empanadas with this so highly recommend this -10 oz prime black angus skirt steak: This was actually pretty solid steak, it was a solid medium rare (which is what we asked for) and the flavors were really good as well. -Fries: The fries were okay, not my favor but I always need a side of fries. Overall - solid dinner option, highly recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

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Little Rascal

4.3(43 reviews)
3.2 miGreenpoint

We hosted a party at Little Rascals in Greenpoint and it could not have been more perfect. From the…read morevery first planning conversation, the team was organized, attentive, and genuinely excited to help make the event special. The space itself is stunning -- open, light-filled, and airy, with a beautiful outdoor patio in the back that was absolutely ideal for our celebration. Our guests moved effortlessly between inside and out, and the atmosphere felt festive without being chaotic. The bartenders were fantastic. They were friendly and creative, making fabulous drinks, and on top of every drink order. The waitstaff matched that energy perfectly, anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. The food buffet was delicious, keeping everyone happy and satisfied throughout our time there. What really set this experience apart was that the owner was present the entire time, personally making sure everything ran smoothly. That level of care and attention made all the difference. You could feel it in every detail. If you're looking for a place to just have a drink, or eat a meal, Little Rascals in Greenpoint is the place to frequent. And, hosting an event there, they treat it like it's the most important party of the year -- because they actually do -- look no further. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Super cute spot with really friendly service and good drinks! Nice date atmosphere and wasn't too…read morecrowded even for a Friday night.

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Jungly

Jungly

3.9(96 reviews)
2.2 miHunters Point, Long Island City

Whenever we plan work events, I usually take lead. For this particular outing, our entire team was…read morelooking to hold a celebration for achieving a major milestone. The biggest question then became, where to go? We needed a place that was relatively easy to get to that would hold close to 100 people. Jungly was a contender for several reasons - it's location, size, vibe, and menu all seemed to check off. It also helped that I had done business with the owner previously at one of his other spots. It seemed like the natural choice, so I went ahead with the booking. Jungly is located in LIC - it's a pretty convenient spot as its close to the LIRR and the subway. Parking can be a challenge, but luckily I found a spot only a block away. The space itself is nicely set up - walking in you're immediately greeted by the bar area with dining areas both to the left and the right. Due to our size, they closed the place to the public and we were able to freely roam the bar area and one of the dining rooms. In addition to standard tables, they have some lounge space and high tops by the bar. The vibe is somewhat modern - a black/grey color scheme paired with neon and golds. It looks like the space could easily be converted to a club-like atmosphere. Since we were here for a private event, the food was set up buffet style - we chose three apps, four mains, and two sides. Ultimately, for apps we chose pita bread with dips, steak tacos, and shrimp tacos. For mains we chose fried chicken sliders, smashed beef sliders, cacio e pepe, and roasted chicken. For sides, we got fries and Brussels sprouts. In general, all of the food was tasty; the strongest dishes were the tacos, fries, and the chicken tacos. The tacos were generously filled, the fries were the crispy skin style, and the chicken sliders were nice and crispy. The weakest for me was the cacio e pepe - not much flavor and just not really a standout IMO. My communication with management to set up the event were a little staccato, though in the end everything worked out. For the most part, my communication with them was consistent in the days leading up to the event. Service the night of the event was overall good - they were very accessible but I found that they could have replenished the food a little faster in response to the rate it was being taken from the buffet. The bar, on the other hand, was great - both in service and variety of liquor available. Overall, we had a great event at Jungly. They were professional, fair, and delivered on the goods. I would definitely consider hosting another event there, or dine here on my own.

Went there yesterday for brunch and it was pretty empty. Joined my friends at the table and it took…read moreus awhile before the waiter came to check on us. It was crazy that they only had 1 waiter to handle everything, they should've at least had 2. We placed our orders and he was pleasant and apologized for being slow. The music was good, it wasn't loud, we were able to have conversations and not yell; it's a pretty place. Was a bit disappointed at their "buffet" it's your basic continental breakfast, it wasn't worth it. The steak and eggs was delicious.

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Shaken not Stirred  - Saturday-Sunday 12-4pm

Shaken not Stirred

4.2(58 reviews)
1.1 miUpper East Side

The place has a nice atmosphere and the drinks seem interesting, but unfortunately, the service at…read morethe bar really took away from the experience. The bartender, the one person who should be welcoming and engaging, came across as rude and lacked any charisma. On a Friday night, good energy behind the bar makes a huge difference, and that was completely missing. I ordered a margarita, which is one of the simplest and most common cocktails to make. I asked for it really sweet with plenty of salt on the rim. Instead, it came out barely sweet and with almost no salt. For a $17 margarita, I expected much better. I've had to return the drink because I've had better margaritas for $12 at other places. While waiting for my friend, I had to wait with a glass of water because I didn't trust the way they made the drink. The bartender told me I either needed to order another drink or move, which felt unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. To be fair, the food was good and the space itself is nice. However, the bar service left a very poor impression. There are plenty of more affordable places where the staff are friendly and make guests feel welcome. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend this place. Give this place a 6.5

Came here on a Wednesday night for drinks with friends and had a lovely time! The inside is dimly…read morelit with a few tables along the side and is a perfect place to catch up with someone or for a date night. All the drinks were creatively served and not too sweet. I tried the SnS Pornstar which came with sprinkles on top and was my favorite drink of the night. It was super refreshing and light. I also tried the cotton candy which comes with actual candy and the drink was also refreshing and surprisingly not too sweet. Service was great and would come back here to try other drinks!

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