11/10 restaurant, truly!…read more I called a week prior to my birthday asking to make a reservation for 12 on a Saturday at 5:30pm. The hostess was extremely nice and making the res was easy. This restaurant is a few minutes away from The Stand (comedy club) where we needed to be at 7:30. The attentive and fast service made this timing possible. The ambiance and decor were beautiful! We all agreed that the interior was charming. We were seated at a long table with a booth-side and chairs on the other. This was perfect and we fit well. The pasta was not only delicious looking, but even better tasting. You can ask the waiter to make any pasta dish spicy. My rigatoni ala vodka was superb. Everyone else also enjoyed their meals. Do not skip the tiramisu!! They put a candle in it for my birthday. The cocktails were as expected. The bar made me a Hugo spritz (not on the menu) which I appreciated. The espresso martini's came with a cute animal design on top (different every time!) Clean and modern bathrooms downstairs. They have outdoor seating as well, for the warmer weather to come. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Cannot say enough good things.

When I am the Gramacy Park hood I love going to this establishment Isabella's Osteria the food is…read moredelicious and atmosphere is chil even when busy. I had a really good piece Bronzino so juicy perfectly seasoned on bed of chard. The salads were fabulous so fresh with a medley of veggies. The service is the best from management to the servers very polite and they certainly have knowledge of the menu. Ps the flower arrangements were exquisite. I particularly like the cherry blossom branches, so beautiful.

As an Italian, I can honestly say I loved this restaurant. The prices are very reasonable and the…read morequality of the food is fantastic. They even offer gluten-free pasta, which is a great option for those who need it. They start by serving homemade focaccia, and it's absolutely delicious. The wine list is excellent and the service was perfect -- attentive, friendly, and professional. We started with prosciutto and melon and a carpaccio, both very fresh and flavorful. I ordered the grilled branzino (no picture because I was so happy eating it that I forgot to take one!). My friend had the cod with mashed potatoes, which was also excellent. For dessert we shared an amazing chocolate lava cake -- the perfect ending to the meal. Also, if you want a specific cocktail, they know exactly how to make it. Overall a wonderful experience. I will definitely come back!

A gem in the neighborhood. Service was so welcoming and friendly. We shared the prosciutto and…read moremelon, rigatoni and broccoli di rape. Not a bite was left. A delicious, cozy meal in a warm, inviting space. I'd be there once a week if I lived close by.

Giorgio's is such a great vibe, with amazing food. Went with a friend for dinner after work and…read moreluckily it was during restaurant week, so we were able to try a few things for a good price. The service was amazing, all the wait staff was helpful, nice and on point. We ordered the tuna tartar, squid ink pasta and panna Cotta for dessert. The tuna was delish and served with chips, which was a cute addition. The pasta was amazing!! I would order that again for sure. Same for the panna cotta, it was some of the best I've ever tasted. I would totally go back!

We had a good meal, we were a larger party of 8 at 6:30pm…read more However, it disturbs me that I had to get up over 3 times to ask for basic service and even wave and flag down the waiter to remind him of our requests that he acknowledged and yet still forgot to get, over and over again! Sitting in the corner by the front window, I could see our waiter making drinks several times, running out the front door to service those tables and just ignoring us - not even looking over. That's why I finally had to get up and tap him on the shoulder to ask for things like bread, butter and water refills. I had to do this twice to get services once. Our waiter was good but he was way too busy and he forgot our order of broccolini so we had to wait for that. And even at the end, I had to get up to ask for our check and to pay for it too, we barely received any service at all. And especially, I don't think we received service warranting a 20% tip but that amount was forced on us, which is all good however, I wanted to raise these concerns-just because a good tip is guaranteed, doesn't mean we can be totally ignored! . The host showed up once to ask how we were doing but he appeared after I had already gotten up twice to talk to our waiter. This is unfortunate as I was ready to recommend this place to others. Although the food was good, we had to work to get any service. I don't blame the waiter - he worked really hard, management is at fault for not having proper staffing or training to indeed provide service worth a 20% tip. Ordering at a stand and getting our own food would have been better service! Food is good but service is BAD!

Pizza. Terrible. So disappointing…read more Takes like square dry bread. But friendly! Really not good. Just really dry bland bready. No seating.

Came here for dinner and really enjoyed it. Our server was prompt and friendly and offered a lot of…read moregreat recommendations in terms of drinks and entrees. My friend wanted to get a Caesar salad with grilled chicken but it seems that this place doesn't have any chicken, which, I thought was strange. I ended up getting the carbonara and it was super creamy and flavorful. Highly recommend it. While the place was busy, I do appreciate that it wasn't overly loud so I didn't have to scream across the table. Definitely a great place that I stumbled upon and fully intend to come back.

We came to Zia Maria for a late brunch/lunch situation on Saturday. The restaurant is beautiful and…read moreairy with a classic yet modern Italian feel. Reviews were promising so I was excited to try the food. I ordered the fusilli pesto pasta with a side of the garlic broccoli rabe. My pasta dish came with a small burrata on top. Instinctively I took a piece of that in to my mouth first and was met with the most rancid tasting cheese ever. The cheese was definitely not fresh and had a terrible smell on the outside. I moved this to the side to try the pasta which was honestly forgettable. There simply was not enough basil pesto in the dish, the sauce fell flat on taste and seasoning was nearly absent. The side of broccoli rabe was also so bad and forgettable. The stems were tough to chew, there was no salt and not a single speck of garlic in this dish. This is one of the priciest, grossest plates of pasta and vegetables I have ever had in the city. My friend ordered the eggs Florentine and said it was A-okay. Service was good and food came out on time but honestly I would not dine here again. They really need to step up their food quality if they want to continue doing business in the city.

No wait at this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon which was nice since we were seated right away…read more The waiters were super friendly and efficient throughout the meal - checking in with us and giving refills of drinks. The food though...was alright, Their fresh made bread with olive oil was delicious and a nice starter. The calamari was lackluster and lowkey tasted frozen vs home made. The meatballs for $18 was insane because the meatballs were literally bite sized! When it came out we were actually shocked. The pastas were tasty and flavorful though! We do wish it came with protein for the price, but it was still solid.

So so so thankful. Had just wrapped up Hyrox with my friend…read moreand looked for a spot to eat. We came in sweaty, gross disgusting. Had no reservation and it's 5pm on a Friday. The manager/host was so kind, sat us down by the windows, and our server came over right away. So kind and courteous, absolutely LOVED my margarita, the subtle ness of the pineapple love. The arancini was the crowd favorite and I think we all agreed was the best we ever had, crunch on the outside, flavorful on the inside. A Everyone loved their pasta but my chicken was amazing. That sweet chili glaze on top of that chicken skin so crispy and the chicken perfectly juicy. Beautiful on the inside only got to see the bar side because of a private event but clean, lot to look at. Would definitely come back and cannot thank them enough for accommodating us.

It was very easy to make reservations for a large party here. Upon arrival, our table was not ready…read morebut we didn't wait too long. We were seated in a private enclosed outdoor area in the back with heaters. The heaters were not strong enough for chilly winter weather, but the ambience was great. We ordered fried artichokes, arancini and burratas to share. The arancini was hot, cheesy and delicious- I would order again. The burrata was second best with fresh figs. For main dishes I tried the burger and the bolognese. The burger looked better than it tasted, but was still good. The potatoes were perfectly crisped. The bolognese was rich and the pasta was perfectly chewy. Small portions with high prices for every dish, but that was expected for a restaurant in Chelsea. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for a nice space to celebrate with a large party.

Il Florista is like a 3 or a 4. The service really stands out - staff regularly check in to make…read moresure you are enjoying your time there. The space is gorgeous with minimal decoration. It just seems clean and elegant. They also offer a huge selection of wine. I came here for brunch with a group of friends, and I would definitively recommend them as a brunch spot. But I am sure they are also great for lunch and dinner. I ordered a meatball sandwich, served on a toasted bun. It was saucy and messy in the best way. The meal came with potatoes instead of fries, I wish the potatoes were more salted though. It also came with lettuce and tomatoes on the side. Most of my group ordered the pappardelle, which was mostly consisted of lobster meat--it smelled great, and they assured me it tasted just as good. Overall, a pretty good experience.

I went here for a friend's birthday. Our other friend chose the place so I went in blind…read more We had a pre-fixe menu so our choices were limited but we had a large party. We were seated quickly. Shout out to Fredericp our lovely waiter who made sure we got our items promptly and correctly. The espresso martini was excellent. The heirloom tomato salad was bright and colorful. The showstopper was the branzino (half of our group ordered it). It had crispy skin that wasn't dampened by the puree. The olives definitely added a tangy complement to the puree and the umami fish. The tiramisu at the end was good as well. I could definitely recommend this place for largish groups to reserve in advance.

My family and I have been coming here religiously since Novita opened in 1993 and it is no surprise…read morethat they've become a neighborhood favorite. Delicious food combined with excellent, personable and attentive service time and time again!

One of my favorite and quaint Italian restaurants in NYC! Tucked away on 22nd in the Gramercy Park…read morearea, the service is always attentive and friendly. Great for a business lunch to date night. Their salmon salad and truffle pasta hit the spot at a recent business lunch. Highly recommend!