Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner We shared baked clams which were whole and delicious I had Paglia e fieno and it was wonderful nice and Al dente. He had pork chops w vinegar peppers Didn't love our cappuccinos Mel was our waiter and he was very attentive and kind read more

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We stopped here before heading to NYBG. This place serves Authentic Italian food, Has a large dining room and bar. The interior is old school Italian dining. The service was excellent and the food was solid. The chicken and sausage was very good and the gnocchi Sorrentino was also very tasty although it was not my favorite red sauce but my husband liked it. The servings are healthy, we shared both and took some home. Bonus- valet parking in the Back. read more

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I came in to meet friends for dinner. It's spacious inside and convenient that they have valet parking in the back. We had the calamari as an appetizer and I ordered the braciola which was delicious. The service was great considering it was a little early before dinner time. My friends ordered the gnocchi and chicken with green beans read more

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My only criticism of this restaurant is that it may have ruined Italian food for me outside of little Italy in the Bronx. Everything about the experience was exceptional and worthwhile. I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant and the Frank Sinatra music playing in the background. Upon being seated, we were offered bread and butter to proceed our meal. We both ended up ordering pastas, my boyfriend got a carbonara , and I got a pasta with a light clam sauce. This restaurant makes their own pasta and sausage from scratch sourcing from high-quality ingredients. I left feeling happy as a clam and stuffed to the brim. I would definitely go back if I'm ever on Arthur Avenue again. I really enjoyed my dining experience and the out of this world taste of the pasta. read more

Great food On Arthur ave you can walk around Great ambience Great service And parking What more can you ask for read more

Great food. Great service. Great people. We had so much fun. We were there on a night with live music and it was a blast. Go and have a good time. read more

What they did well: - fettuccine alfredo (which is not on the menu, but they will make for you) - the seasoned staff were friendly and social - clean restroom - parking Where they missed the mark: - service from the younger servers was adequate at best - food was inconsistent, specifically the penne was over cooked, the shrimp was over cooked, the vodka sauce was bland - the young lady clearing dishes legit reached in front of my face as I was taking a bite to clear a dish in the middle of the table TWICE - the bread was generic and the butter was ice cold so it tore the bread instead of spreading - the Coke was flat It wasn't as good as it was 9 years ago when last we were here, but the alfredo was as delicious as ever. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but I would get the alfredo again in a heartbeat if I was in the area. I should note I'm not a fan of alfredo in general so for me to give it rave reviews should indicate how good it is. 10/10 for that sauce. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Vodka Penne Vodka with Shrimp, Fettucine Alfredo, Fettucine Fettuccine Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

This restaurant came recommended because it was good but more importantly it has a parking lot!!!!!! One of the few that does have parking plus we left the car there for a short time to walk around to shop Baked clams - superb- crunchy top Mozz in careozza - amazing nice thick pieces Chicken scarpariello very tasty. Tender chunks of chicken Brocolli rabe- eh. Mine is better. Too bitter and a bit undercooked Table bread was good Clean bathrooms Very knowledgeable waiter who's been there for many years. read more

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Amazing service, the server was super attentive. The food was fresh made to order. The imported olive oil was to die for amazing. The bread paired amazing. Great drink selection. The ambiance was so lovely all the tables dressed; Each draped in cloth table settings. The dress code is business casual. Will be returning soon. Thanks for the excellent service. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Happy Holidays everybody. I find myself and my friends at Pasquale Rigoletto. The chicken parm was delicious, the bread crumbs had that authentic Italian taste. The chicken franchise was delicious and satisfying. And for you traditional Italians, I hade the tripe which was cooked to perfection followed by a light sweet tomato sauce. (I could eat it by the spoon) I am highly recommending this restaurant if you're ever on Author Ave. in the Bronx, New York. read more

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Classic Arthur Avenue Italian restaurant. Great classic food and excellent service. We all enjoyed our food : gnocchis, braciole, spaghetti, hot peppers, baked clams. Parking behind restaurant with rear entrance. read more

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Nothing good about this place the waiter that seated us was abundant with apathy his face looked as if he was experiencing a gastronomical problems The food was substandard I ordered ice tea he just could have given me another glass of water Some of the utensils were dirty Service Stank no one came to check on how.our experience was going We went from Manhattan to this place I wish I had the 56 bucks I paid and the Uber ride fare returned and 2 hours of my life back If these people are saying they serve Italian food they are lying My deceased Nonna could still make great food and she's dead Other places were doing a great business NOT THIS PLACE it's sad Hope that Gumba aka the waiter gets happy read more

Very good food all around from apps cheeses for the price...very friendly and free parking...

My girlfriend and I knew we were in trouble Sunday evening when they said they have ran out of baked clams and calamari. My entree was a veal chop. The worst veal chop I ever had in my life. So small, fatty, salty and it just looked old. It was $45. I wouldn't pay $15 for it. She had a piece of fish that was so small. No olive oil on the table for the basket of bread. We weren't even offered grated cheese for our penne. read more

It's been a very long while since I've been to Pasquale "Rigoletto's" on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx...and I'm glad that I/We returned. It hasn't changed much and I still find the joint to be charming and comfortable. It has a bit of a feeling of the past...a nostalgic charm. We were greeted friendly and warmly by Nick and the others and we were seated quickly. We ordered some appetizers of fried calamari, a large plate of baked clams, and a large plate of cold-Italian antipasto. All done and prepared very well and were all delicious. Nick sent us a nice sized tray of roasted peppers, olives and nice sized chunks of parmesan cheese (BTW...on the house)...which was very nice. Of course there was plenty of fresh Italian bread-sliced...I would imagine right there from Arthur Avenue. The waitresses were super nice, attentive and placed our dinner order promptly. They also have a nice selection of traditional Italian dishes to choose from. There were 6 of us that evening and we all ordered different dishes. Some pasta, some veal, some chicken, ect...all done perfectly and the dishes were full. They sent us a nice dish of broccoli rabe with oil and garlic as well. Also plenty of different wines to choose from and we all enjoyed quite a few glasses of merlot and pinot grigio. The waitress made sure our glasses were filled and the bread basket was always full. Then for dessert we ordered some espressos, cappuccinos, cheesecake and tiramisu. BTW, the prices are also very fair at Rigoletto's and they have parking around the back. So if you decide to go to the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Yankee Game or what have you...stop in and have a late lunch/early dinner. You'll be glad ya did. Well worth the visit........ read more

Pasta is cooked perfectly, calamari is fried and battered perfectly, and the carbonara is *chefs kiss*. Definitely worth checking this place out. read more

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- [ ] Mozzarella, you can tell it is frozen and tasted fried, ehh - [ ] Calimari was delicious but I prefer mine cooked a little more - [ ] The sauce is mediocre it's either from a can or from an American - [ ] Baked clams honestly my favorite appetizer in the entire menu, there's not enough - [ ] Also idk who it was but one of the employees/manager was literally screaming on the phone and cussing, I understand being upset but he was in the other room and I could hear him. Very uncomfortable - [ ] Pesta premavera w/ veggies 5/5 - [ ] Veal with spinach 1/5 - [ ] Steak with mushrooms w/o sauce 4/5 - [ ] Chicken 2.5/5 - [ ] Pesto 2.5/5 - [ ] Overall service was basic 3/5, id rather go to olive garden- [ ] The restaurant was absolutely dead which seems strange for a night in the bronx but it was a tuesday. The decor is rather depressing, kinda sad and stale. The yellow lighting doesn't help read more

Amazing authentic Italian food! We especially loved the Veal Sorrentino. The chicken Francese was also delicious. Service and ambiance also very good! read more

Always a great time dining at Rigolettos, with family and friends. Good food, staff etc. Their on site parking makes it even better.

fake Instagram or you made this place look good. It is not. We got Sched out by the waiter. We didn't get menus. The silverware was dirty. We ordered food I mean just the way they put the plate down. It just looked awful. It was barely scant any sauce the sauce was straight tomato sauce out of a can no flavor no garlic nothing ravioli had zero flavor bread was stale. It was absolutely not worth $10 and much less the 60 something dollars we did pay. read more

All I knew was I was going to grab lunch somewhere on Arthur Avenue. I knew there were plenty of great options, but other than that I was just going to wander. Thankful for how things work out. I got to speaking to a gentleman named Phil at the Farmer's Market, and he recommended Pasquale Rigoletto for a truly old school Bronx Italian dining experience. He worked at the establishment and had been dining there himself since he was a little boy. I decided to take him up on his recommendation, not knowing any better, and man, am I glad I did! The ambiance is old school classic Bronx/NY Italian, as promised, and I was all in. Signed pictures of NY and other celebs at the restaurant hang proudly around the bar, and Frank, Dean and Bobby Darin all crooned as I dined. Just as it should be. I sat at the bar, as it was mid afternoon on a summer Thursday, and was quickly brought a beautiful basket of freshly baked, warm bread with olive oil, balsamic, crumbled sharp cheese and flavorful peppers. This alone would have a feast. I started with one of the appetizer specials, breaded mozzarella and prosciutto fried with a caper tapenade - a triumph. Really unique and perfect. For my entree in went with Phil's recommendation, and stayed on the special menu. The Rigatoni Arrabbiate was beyond perfect. I can't remember the last time I had such a delicious bowl of pasta. I was stuffed beyond belief, but had to try a sliver of the homemade ricotta cheesecake, and it was pillowy, flavorful and perfect. What a meal, what a feast. Thank you Phil for advocating for your establishment and to the entire team for a meal I will likely never forget. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Delicious, fresh Italian food on Arthur avenue. We have been going here for years. Yes, like everyone else, we miss the fresh parmesan and bruschetta! That was really amazing! Everything you get here is delicious. We love any of the chicken dishes. They had a delicious special of cheese ravioli and meatballs when we were there. This is our favorite place to eat when visiting the area. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - So true!!! - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

There is nothing like being able to sit at a restaurant for a few hours, going through bottles of wine and delicious food. We were able to do that on a Saturday afternoon and naturally had an amazing time. The wine helped! The best appetizer was a bowl of mussels in a red garlic sauce. You better believe that that bread got dunked in that sauce. Even the 1 year old was all about it! My entree, the braciole, was great and was served with excellent pasta. Everything had great flavor and you could tell all the food was made with high quality ingredients. The wine we selected matched perfectly to boot. Dessert was a tartufo split among us. Always a solid choice. I supplemented with lemoncello and an espresso with lemon peel. Needless to say, I walked out feeling 100% satisfied. One last note, Rigoletto has a suitable noise level; quiet enough to hear your conversation at the table but loud enough where having a young kid will not disrupt the people around you. In other words, just right. read more

Non è un ristorante italiano e una pizzeria americana non ha un piatto italiano forse carbonara in crema e non come si fa a Roma bocciato non è un ristorante italiano read more

This is just a neighborhood corner pizzeria/ Italian place with table service. The Food is mediocre at best. The service is meh. The server was couldn't care less about the service. Only the bus boys were present. I had zucchini blossom fritters and carbonara. Fritters had cheese inside and the cheese was frozen. Carbonara was oily and had no flavors. My husband's chicken was actually ok but just bunch of chicken peppers and sausage and no side. They don't really care about their food. This is just a tourist trap. If you want good authentic Italian food, this isn't it. read more

Wonderful place, great people. Being a big fan of baked clams, I've never tasted fresher. Often a special, if they have it, try the pork braciole, with homemade cavatelli. It is a tradition, Arthur Avenue, great food, and a real family experience. Please try Pasquale Rigoberto. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Ravioli, meatballs, and sausage. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

The best Italian restaurant on Arthur Ave, if not the entire Bronx! Everything on the menu is fantastic, especially the braciola, the fried meatballs and the rabbit sauce! The owner Patsy is great and him and his staff make you feel like family!!! read more

I just sat down and the first thing I saw was a glass with big lipstick mark on it --- not mine. Yuck! We used to love it here back when service was better and dishes looked cleaner. They used to also give complimentary cheese and bruschetta. I asked the server and said they stopped doing that anymore. I hope they get better again. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

24 course in Venice was so so. I read the solo 3 star reviews from long ago. What will I expect here. Dr. Kessinger LagunaBeach California. I am delighted to see the daily handwritten menus. Please post on your website in your hand! send to me unabridged. kessingerx@yahoo.com read more

This is by far the best restaurant on Arthur Avenue in my opinion. We love to sit at the bar the bartender Vinnie is awesome great food, great drinks you must experience it.! You will love it. I would definitely make reservations if you're going to plan on being there on a Saturday... read more

Our group of seven had reservations for a Sunday evening. None of us had been but wanted to try out this restaurant since we were going to be in the area. We were seated right away and our server was very good about keeping our wine glasses full and the food kept coming our way. We started out with fried calamari, caprese and the cold antipasto for our appetizers. The fried calamari was a little tough. The caprese and antipasto were fine but nothing amazing. For our pasta course, we shared the gnocchi bolognese and the spaghetti alla carbonara. The gnocchi were really good - pillowy and fluffy. The sauce was just okay though - I felt like the sauce weighed the gnocchi down. The carbonara was fine but again, not amazing. For my entree, I had the jumbo broiled shrimp and the BF had the Pollo Alla Sorrentina (chicken with eggplant, prosciutto and cheese). My shrimp were fine but the BF was really disappointed with his chicken dish. One of our friends ordered the same dish but with veal instead of chicken and she also said she wished she had ordered something else. I think they were both probably expecting and hoping for a breaded, fried eggplant on the chicken. This was just a thin slice of eggplant on top of the chicken - kind of soggy. We were seated in a back dining room. There was another large party next to us and they had several young kids with them. The kids were screaming and running around. It would have been nice if the restaurant management would have asked that group to control their little ones. It was hard to enjoy our dinner while listening to that ruckus. Our dinner for the seven of us was $500 before tip. We all drank wine or beer. I guess that is a reasonable average price for dinner. I would give it another try - maybe not during the holidays or otherwise try out the lunch. read more

Great spot in Little Italy (Bronx) with delicious food and service. I had to call in advance to order it, but they even made capozzelli (Lamb's head) for my brother and I. It was delicious and a delicacy or easy to find in many restaurants. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Capozzelli roasted with garlic, rosemary, olive oil - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Saturday nights, music, great food, friends and family. Nothing describes Pasquale Rigoletto restaurant better than that. Great specials constantly being updated and there's always the classics. An old school feel Vinny and his staff bring to the table. You will feel like family the minute you walk in. Kick back enjoy good wine, great food, and an experience you'll never forget. read more

Pasquale Rigoletto Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

The service was terrible and the food mediocre. The waiter told us no pasta was served with the entrees because "they were too busy". Do not recommend read more

First time visiting the restaurant, and had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, and there was live music. I even had the opportunity to sings a few songs for the patrons, after meeting the owner Patsy. Will definitely visit again, felt at home. read more

I attended a wedding rehearsal dinner at Pasquale Rigoletto recently. It was a rainy night, we were quite late and there were around 40 or more of us. Everything was still amazing! Dinner was served family style and every single dish was delicious. The timing of the dishes was perfect. Staff were attentive and friendly. The only problem is that I live on the West Coast so I won't be able to return very soon! Chef's kiss!! read more

Incredible service & the best, simple & homely Italian food in NYC. No frills, reasonable prices, and always a calm environment. If you want down to earth "not too fancy" dining, and great service...come here! They will always treat you like family. read more

My parents love to go to this place and have been taking me for years for the real Italian feel in the restaurant. All the staff is friendly and welcoming and the place is always packed. The last few times though I have just felt the food is "okay" and nothing incredibly special. I usually get a pasta dish...which I can almost never finish since the plates are huge portions and the sauce is really rich. This time I got the "Spaghetti Alla Carbonara", made of bacon bits and a heavy cream sauce. I think I took like 4 bites and was full, but thats okay because more for leftovers right? My parents usually get one of the veal or fish dishes that they are always happy with. The food is good don't get me wrong, maybe just not anything too special as far as Italian cuisine goes. Also the tables are placed very close together and it can get loud in there so a relaxing dining environment is not really the case when you come on a busy weekend. read more

Great atmosphere on Saturday with the entertainer/singer. Although I'm not Italian I grew up in East Harlem in the 60's and was always around 115 Street and Pleasant Avenue. It was like Deja Vu all over again read more

This was excellent Italian! Very Italian family feel to the restaurant as well. Ordered: Anti Pasta: Okay. Would not necessarily recommend this as the prosciutto seemed too thick and not authentic. The peppers that came with this were not very flavorful either. The mozzarella was okay; seemed fresher than store bought but not a ton of flavor. The aged cheddar was great. Very strong tasting cheddar. Cheese Ravioli with a Meatball and Sausage: Excellent ravioli. They taste house made and are worth ordering! They give you about 10 raviolis with a huge meatball and a large pork sausage. All delicious. Chicken Parmesan: Very good. Standard chicken parm. Served with a side of Cavatelu pasta. Excellent red sauce. Pork Braciola: Excellent! They use an aged cheddar in the braciola which gives great cheesey flavor. Served with a side of Cavatelu pasta and red sauce. read more

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