Gjelina captures Venice chicness almost perfectly: hazy, sun-faded, relaxed, and quietly plugged…read moreinto an extraordinary amount of money, taste, and influence. I love the aged wood, stacked plants, brick, earth tones, and the back patio on a bright but chilly day, when the fire is going and everything smells faintly of smoke. The pizzas are excellent, but the deeper appeal is the sensibility: Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Vans, and Tony Hawk chic, all without a trace of glossy Hollywood excess. There's something almost deceptive about how mellow it feels. You can sit there in the slow Venice light and forget that some of the richest, fastest-moving, and most influential people in the world may be a few tables away. If I were trying to understand or underwrite this community, Gjelina would be one of the first places I'd go.

The pomodoro pizza with burrata was delicious, and the mussels and agnolotti were good, though a…read morebit salty. Unfortunately, the service was the low point of the evening. It felt overly rushed from the start--we were asked twice within minutes of sitting down if we were ready to order, and throughout the meal staff seemed eager to clear plates the moment we finished. When we declined dessert, a dessert menu was immediately placed in front of us. Paying with Blackbird was also frustrating. After being told it was accepted, I provided my information and had the app ready, but the staff member repeatedly insisted the issue was on my end rather than completing the required step to close the check. Another employee eventually resolved it, but the interaction was awkward and unnecessarily difficult.

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.

Lovely neighborhood spot that slings out legit Italian food. Il Posto Accanto is the quintessential…read moreneighborhood spot. It's not flashy, it's not the most hyped restaurant in the city, but it does deliver great Italian food, time after time. Look to the specials, there are always some and they are always seasonal and interesting. The pasta here is great, executed simply and well. We had a chicken liver crostini that was also served simply, but incredibly delicious. Highly recommend this spot.

This place is a dream. We had dinner there Easter night. We walked in and the place was JUMPING!!…read moreJulio met us at the door and greeted us like old friends. The space is small-ish, but cozy and warm. There were big tables with families and friends. There were solo diners companionably sitting at the bar. There were romantic duos cozied up at small tables--all of this under dozens of twinkling lights and freshly colored paper lanterns. The best part of it all, though, was (happily!) the food. My two favorite dishes of the evening were the lasagna--I know that I will dream about that lasagna--it was the best that I have had outside of Italy--and the mascarpone gelato with pistachios, pomegranate, olive oil, and sea salt. The whole night was magical! I cannot wait to return!!

Just Go This place is intimate and personal. The owners…read moretouch is present and they're there!! Several years ago, it was Valentine's Day. We'd been working in the city all day and it was about 8 o'clock prime dinner time. I walked by and took a look through the front door which is below sidewalk level and caught the owner by eye. I went down the stairs and asked if they could by chance squeeze in two more. Of course, he said, of course. I usually don't order there, I just ask them to make what they feel like and I don't do that everywhere. I always eat and drink well there. Have a great meal!!

This is such a cute little spot, with both good indoor and outdoor seating options. The staff was…read morereally sweet, and when I asked for an NA cocktail they had a plethora of options. I opted for a delicious Aperol spritz. My girlfriend and o split the meat and cheese board (which was delish although I could have used a little more cheese and a little less meat, but I often feel that way as a cheese lover). We also got the kale Cesar which was light and refreshing. They do provide complimentary bread which was nice and tasty as well!

Man. 0 notes. So delicious My second time here and I had to…read moreget the limone pasta again because it stuck out in my mind so much The pesto ravioli was incredible as well Just skip everywhere else Opto is amazing

Opto has all the elements of a restaurant with staying power. Very good food that's well-executed…read moreacross the board, drink and food menus with tons of good options, and particularly great service. The prices are definitely a little inflated but for some reason I feel like the prices at most Flatiron places of this caliber are set similarly so I suppose it is ~locally~ normative. In any case, it fits the vibe of the area well and it is suitable for pretty much any occasion so it's versatile too. We came here at 8:15 as a party of four on a Saturday night. Though it wasn't too hard to get a reservation, the place was completely full. That said, it's a relatively big space so they have plenty of tables to accommodate parties of many different sizes. The decor is fresh and refined, lots of greenery which is the move these days. Though it's a white tablecloth situation the vibe is not pretentious or buttoned up, it's lively and fun just in a sophisticated way. Cocktails and wine options aplenty here, with quite a few cocktail options featuring Greek/Mediterranean ingredients (mastiha, I'm looking at you) which I very much appreciated. A few folks started with the "I Speak For The Trees" (Spring 44 Vodka, Cucumber, Mastiha) cocktail and in doing so tried mastiha for the first time. I, not surprisingly, had to try the martini, which is the Fantasy Is A Necessary Ingredient (Dill Vodka, Sardinian Vermouth, Olive Oil). Despite not being a vodka person, vodka in dirty martinis is the one exception I will make from time to time, especially when there is a fun infusion that elevates the drink. I was extremely happy that, after ordering it, our server asked if I wanted it with a regular olive or feta-stuffed olive, as if there is really any deliberation that needs to happen there (read: feta-stuffed olives are a no-brainer). For the rest of the night I just got dirty martinis or espresso martinis which are both particularly excellent here. My partner tried the La Osa Albarino (Val do Salnes, Rias Biaxas, Spain) with our entrees which I also enjoyed. Food-wise, we got to sample a decent portion of the menu being a party of four, though we didn't order any of the bigger entrees (mostly because we could not justify the price). Everything was great and the only reason this isn't five stars is just because I reserve that for experiences where things are mind-blowing/super memorable and as they say, it is called the Hall of Fame not the Hall of the Very Good. In any case, it's hard to pick out a favorite dish because we really enjoyed everything, but that is a good sign for the rest of the menu should you want to order something we didn't try. Everything was an A or A+ in this meal so I'll skip the letter grades for this review. Eats, below: Norwegian Yellowtail Tartare w/ Ezme, Borage, Sumac Light, delicate, relatively straightforward as far as tartares go but the ezme adds a nice touch that's a nod to the Mediterranean. Gem Lettuce Salad w/ Dill, Scallion, Cucumber, Sesame-Anchovy Vinaigrette Super fresh and delicious, perhaps a little Caesar-esque but with far more intrigue. Sugar Kiss Melon w/ Stracciatella Di Buffala, Spicy Coppa, 25 Year Balsamic We actually decided to nix this at the last second when we realized we may have ordered a bit too much food but our lovely server brought it anyway (she really made the night for us). This could even be a dessert-type dish if you'd like, but certainly works among the savory courses too. Charred Spanish Octopus w/ Potato, Mint, Aged Sherry The octopus was beautifully cooked and presented, seasoned well, no notes on that. The potatoes were decent but less exciting than the rest of the dish imo. Roasted Dorade w/ Tamarind Glaze, Pomegranate, Jalapeño, Herb Salad Absolutely loved this dish. According to our server, it's on the opposite end of the spectrum from the branzino, which is a cleaner, simpler preparation (and the whole fish), while this is a total flavor bomb. While I do love branzino, I'm glad we opted for this at less than half of the price. And I'm pretty sure the last time the four us went out for dinner we ordered a full fish and I'm pretty sure it was branzino so here's to shaking things up. Rocky Mountain Lamb Chops w/ Black Garlic, Ras El Hanout, Mint Chermoula Despite not usually being a red meat person I really loved these. Incredibly juicy and flavorful, making a strong case for being priced as high as they are. Honey Spiced Carrots Don't sleep on sides! Often an afterthought but they deserve a seat at the table, and these were good evidence of this.

I picked Chambers for my husband's birthday dinner primarily because of the exceptional wine…read moreprogram, but also because the food is supposed to be really good, too. It delivered on both fronts, but I really was blown away by the wine. The sheer quantity of available wines is really impressive, and the sommelier was able to recommend a rare wine that fit our interests (a fantastic, effervescent, creamy Txakoli that had lovely fruit and minerals). Later, I tried amazing ice cider. The food rundown: -Sesame pizza Bianca: complimentary bread! This was very good and quite sizable. The bottom is entirely encrusted with sesame. -Scallop crudo (rhubarb, shiso): very good and the plating was gorgeous. Meaty scallops with tangy and pungent flavors. -Snowdance chicken (spinach, sherry, thyme): Super tender, crispy-skinned chicken in a savory sherry sauce. -Sea bass (asparagus, hollandaise): I was surprised at how remarkably well this dish worked. The asparagus was so good with the rich, buttery sauce. Definitely a smaller portion, but the chicken was huge so it balanced out. -Potatoes with ramps: Yum. Served hashbrown-style and the ramps were added as little sauce dollops. I loved the space, and by that I mean the ambience and also the literal amount of space we had to ourselves. We got to stretch out in a roomy corner booth. The room featured a lot of exposed brick and grey and utilitarian ceilings, but it manages to be cozy all the same.

A new favorite! Joined the waitlist remotely through Opentable at 5:43 on a Saturday night and…read moreheaded downtown. Checked in with the host at 6:30 PM, and eventually got seated at the bar 7:40 PM. My boyfriend and I shared: + Scallops with rhubarb and shiso + cavatelli + Peekytoe crab toast + Passionfruit tart The complimentary sesame bread, the scallops and the dessert were the top highlights. Also loved the crab toast. Excellent wines as well. Will return with a reservation!

The food here is amazing. I can't believe this place wasn't packed. It should be. Cocktails are…read moreglorious, and the food is out of this world. I had the bison tartare, blew my mind. Cookies and cream dessert will blow your socks off. Highly recommend if you are in the area... and I don't recommend much,

Had the loviest dinner at Arvine on a random Monday night. We started with the Semolina bread, it…read morehad a super smooth ricotta spread with some honey that really brought everything together. The cheese anolini was just delicious, it really taste just like a French onion soup dish in the best way possible. The Wagyu cheeseburger was cooked to perfection and super delicious but the star for me was truly the horchata ice cream, the way I could have that every single night for the rest of my life? Not to mention the service was lovely and made me feel right at home. We ended up here in the spur of the moment but cannot wait to come back!

I have dreams about their roast chicken. I wish it wasn't just on their lunch or brunch menu. The…read moreseasonal sides that its served with are always incredible. Service is excellent. And the dining room provides a quiet reprieve.

This restaurant didn't really leave a memorable impression on me. The bathroom could have been…read morecleaner, which was disappointing. The veal was pretty mid, while the filet was better, though I'd still only give it about a 6/10. The drinks were just okay as well. Overall, nothing was particularly bad, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return.