This is the kind of Italian restaurant that keeps me coming back year after year. No frills, no gimmicks, just genuinely good food and warm hospitality. Located in what feels like one of the last remaining pockets of old Italian New York on Arthur Avenue, it's a reminder of a neighborhood that has changed over the years. The Italian community may be smaller than it once was, but the flavors here remain as authentic as ever. The bread, which I believe comes from Addeo & Sons, is also excellent and worth mentioning on its own. Whenever I'm in the area shopping for Italian groceries or hunting down harder to find seafood like langoustines, I make it a point to stop here for a meal. It's the perfect way to complete an Arthur Avenue visit. read more

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I must start with the food--it was pretty good. The menu was a little limited for an Italian restaurant, with no fried calamari, no shrimp parm, and only a couple of vegetable options. However, overall, we enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, the service was a completely different experience. From the hostess to our waiter, the service was simply not good. When we arrived, the hostess initially told us she would not seat us because a few people from our party had not arrived yet. I explained that I had called ahead and specifically discussed this, since the majority of our party was already present and we planned to order while waiting for the remaining guests. And They sure let me know We only had two hours at the table! Only after explaining this did she agree to seat us. Once seated, the service did not improve. I repeatedly had to call our waiter over--first to place our food order and then again to order drinks. After dinner, he never asked whether we wanted coffee or dessert, which was especially surprising at an Italian restaurant. We were a group there to enjoy dinner together, and we should not have had to continuously seek out our waiter or other waiters nearby for basic service. The food was enjoyable, but unfortunately, the lack of attentiveness and hospitality really took away from the overall experience. Good food is important, but good service is a major part of dining out as well. read more

Have a great time the food is good. The atmosphere was well and smelled fresh. I look forward to meeting my family there the next time I go read more

Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Roberto's. Our server Teddy was friendly, attentive and accommodating. Ambiance is very nice and comfortable. We had 2 specials, rigatoni with rabbit ragù and halibut with capers, olives and clams. Both were delicious. They have a good selection of cocktails and wine too. read more

Roberto's - Halibut with olives, capers and clams - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Ultra expensive ultra fine dining at the highest level. Pasta in the aluminum foil was absolutely awesome Dry, aged tomahawk steak was worth every penny The fish, the chicken, the appetizers was all prepared exquisitely I did break the bank, but I will be back read more

Absolutely fantastic Italian restaurant. They have food and service down to a science. I often come here for family dinners and love their truffle pasta. Their gluten free pasta is so good that it makes you second guess yourself. read more

Dining as good as it gets, right behind the market. Apps and pastas and mains are all really good. Go for the in-house dried steak if that's what you're in the mood for. Comes with charred, chopped shoshito peppers. Nice sear on the steak and topped with some finishing salt and aromatic rosemary. The sauce is also heavenly, worth a dab on your steak. Erlon is an amazing server. read more

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This place has become our favorite dinner spot every time we go to the NYBG. I would recommend making reservations because it gets crowded and I have seen them turn away walk-ins. Overall thoughts, the specials menu is usually pretty great. The main menu can be a little more hit or miss. They also play a song really loud every time it's someone's birthday which can be a little jarring, don't love that since it's an adult classy restaurant except for that. For appetizers we always get the Burrata con Mais e Gamberi because it's always so fresh, creamy and tangy. Then we usually order off the specials menu. I typically get whatever the artichoke appetizer is, it's consistently delicious. Last time I had pan seared artichokes hearts with fava bean and sausage, amazing! The two times we ordered a fresh tomato starter the tomatoes were a big let down, for example the Caprese salad was just ok, I wouldn't get it again. For entrees I also like to order off the specials menu. The ravioli with figs, prosciutto, ricotta with sage butter sauce and the time before was a mortadella stuffed ravioli were both delicious. We read somewhere to get anything cooked "al cartoccio" style. Sure enough we ordered the Mafalde al cartoccio with veal ragu and melted burrata cheese off the specials menu and it might have been one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. We've also tried several desserts, such as the cannoli, lava cake and profiteroles. While nothing was innovative they were all delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Did not care for the Neapolitan cheesecake, it was dry and could have used at least some whipped cream on top. read more

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Old school Italian, great service. Good wine list. Specials are top notch. Have I reached eighty five characters yet?

Delicious, upscale Italian cuisine. Friendly service from waiters that have been there for a long time and how's knowledgeable about the menu. Lovely table set ups and good ambiance. We had the specials- shrimps, scallops, and eggplant appetizers, a few pasta dishes, special fish w/baby clams, grilled rabbit, and a wonderful selection of wines. I'd come here for a special celebration or date night. It's too fancy for a regular dinner out night. read more

Roberto's - Fish special - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Best homemade true Italian food and all of the five boroughs of New York. Tim and Nina used to eat there regularly.

Just had lunch at Roberto's along with three friends, all over 50 years of age No kids I've eaten at Roberto's many times however today I ordered pork chops off the menu ( as did my friend) and it was awful Absolutely microwaved Pork chops Shoukd be grilled / roasted NOT microwaved I am so disappointed in Roberto's in that they actually tried to serve that garbage to me and my friends You can't microwave pork chops I'm sorry Roberto I call it like I see it Also: Wait staff needs to be a little more friendly Just sayin Nick G read more

went there for lunch today and ordered the appetizer of short ribs for $26. When it came the portion was very small and there was no meat in it! there were two slices of bread, mushrooms and gravy but NO MEAT. Spoke to the waiter who said he would speak to the manager but when the bill came they refused to take it off. So this is what they got for it---no tip and a one star review. Maybe they should have just taken it off the bill because all it was was gravy with mushrooms. No common sense, no business sense and no sense of customer service. I will NEVER go back there again. I will stick with Enzo's! read more

What a wonderful restaurant the food was absolutely terrific. The fettuccine with truffles was an amazing treat.

We came here for a wedding celebration. The food was great. Service was great highly recommend. read more

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Outstanding restaurant experience! Definitely need to book ahead to get a table in this authentic Italian gem of a restaurant. Romantic, authentic, and innovative. Roberto is a genius at creating mouthwatering dishes that leave you wanting more. This is not your typical Italian restaurant, this is an experience. Table side service and a wine cellar that won't disappoint. We enjoyed a tasting menu of a lovely appetizer of smoked mozzarella, homemade prosciutto fig ravioli in a white wine butter, sage sauce, truffle fettuccine, wild boar Ragu with slivered almonds with rigatoni, aged shell, steak, and a beautiful light marinated strawberry cake with cream. Simply the best one of our favorite restaurants of all time. read more

I seldom write a review and like to focus on the positive, but Roberto's was such a disappointment I had to warn other potential victims, I mean diners. My husband and I went to Roberto's to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We were anticipating a special night but instead the evening started with bad cocktails--my mule was diluted and my husband's Manhattan was unbalanced and unpleasant. On the server's recommendation, I ordered the special only to be served a heap of salty chicken without a carbohydrate or vegetable. My husband's lamb was slightly better but the risotto was overcooked and mushy. The staff didn't do anything to acknowledge our anniversary even after we mentioned it several times. We are consoled by knowing we have made reservations at another restaurant so we can have an enjoyable anniversary celebration. read more

When you think of little Italy do you think NYC or the.Bronx? It's only the Bronx for me. They are all great. But Roberto's is my favorite. With a off the menu chicken parmigiana and a great special list. And pasta right from the oven. I don't come here often enough but need to change that. read more

Roberto's - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Unlike other visits, the service this evening was subpar. Although we ordered an appetizer for the table our main courses came first. Taken away when they came back two out of the six were incorrect. Oh BTW, our original waiter was missing in action to our table although in the dining room. He had to be hunted down to get our check and even then never said anything to us about the service or lack there of we had. Not Roberto's best night! read more

Wonderful ford and service. Not cheap but you know that going in. Use the valet parking right in front.

So I have been eating on Arthur Ave my whole line, and never got to Roberto's. I think because I would normally go on a Friday or Saturday. Tonight I said let's try it. So glad we did! The service was excellent ! 1 server and two Bus Boys. They were all nice, and attentive to us. We started with a drink each. They gave us some bread, olive oil. In the bread basket was delicious focaccia! Then we had the fennel salad (only salad on the menu) which was very good. Not over powering with dressing They split it up for Us. Then my husband ordered the special of the fettuccine with black truffles, and I had the special of the Veal osso bucca with risotto ! Delicious!! Such great choices we made! I must say this was really probably the BEST restaurant in the neighborhood. The other "Italian" restaurants in Little Italy, are just the run of the Mill. I would love to get in on a Saturday evening, with a reservation!! read more

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Roberto's is old world classy and elegant. Think dark furniture, dark brown wainscoting, big elaborate chandeliers, dramatic arched upper walls, and a waitstaff decked out in long sleeve white shirts and black ties. Roberto's opens at noon, and when we walked in at 2 minutes to twelve we were asked to wait at the bar until noon. Two guys walked in as we were sitting down and they were warmly greeted like long lost family, and whisked to a table as we sat and watched dumbfounded. I guess the regulars are treated different than the tourists. Anyway, that was the one and only time we were disappointed by Roberto's. Once we sat down, the experience was pretty amazing. The complimentary breadbasket included focaccia and Italian bread slices served with olive oil. A very nice starter indeed. I ordered Tubettini con Polipo e Fave ($26) described as "Tiny pasta tubes sauteed with grilled octopus, fava beans, and baby clams". It was freeing fantastic in so many ways!! First of all, 1) there was a lot of octopus in there, really quite a bit. The tentacle segments were perfectly grilled and were soft and tender which is always a relief because sometimes they come out of various kitchens as tough and chewy, 2) the pasta was PERFECT -just a teense al dente, it was such a great component of the dish, 4) the clams were a great addition, super tender and full of flavor, and finally 5) the sauce was delicious- a garlicky herb and tomato coating that was awesome. My wife ordered the Cotoletta di Vitello alla Caprese "Breaded veal cutlet topped with chopped fresh tomato and melted bocconcini, served over mesclun salad". I sampled some of it and it was also amazing. So there you have it - the food is wonderful, but not inexpensive, the portions are petty generous, the service was professional, and the décor is old school elegant. It was a solid choice for us. read more

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There is something really fun about this place. You don't feel like you're in New York City, more like Europe. Everyone is enjoying the food and noise level high. Lots of big tables wand also couples. Service is super friendly. Fish and specials were great. Wine by the glass was good if not great. My husband didn't love his pasta on our most recent visit but he may have just strayed too far from the ragus he favors. And area is hopping into late hours- especially nearby bakery. read more

Holy cow! They made the spicy chicken dish from scratch Garlic peppers sauce and chicken that was moist. It was roasted to perfection and the hot red peppers were scrumptious, nutritious and delicious. Not dry in the slightest The red sauce has velvety soft succulence Portions were pleasing Lighting was poor Noise made it a bit hard to hear and I had to holler to be heard. read more

Roberto's - Chicken Scarpiello - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great food, outstanding service and a friendly atmosphere. The margarita pizza is outta Aida with delicious sauce, crispy crust and fresh mozzarella. Had the eggplant Parmesan which was also wonderful with a side of fresh linguine. Loved everything but especially the pizza. read more

Hands down some of the best italian, or even just food i've ever had. If you get a chance come here. No use breaking the dishes down: everything we had was incredible so order whatever speaks to you. Can't sing this place's praises enough, I still think about it read more

Came here last week for lunch w my sister. Miguel was our waiter and he was lovely and knowledgeable of the menu. We tried just about everything! We had the barbaietole e burrata, fusilli in cartoccio, and the fish of the day which was a grilled branzino. Everything was delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. We had such a grand time w the waiters joking around and they made us feel like family! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Yummy! Roberto came out to greet us. The "radiator" pasta was to die for. The desserts were amazing!

Anything less than a 5-star review here is misguided. This is the best of the best. Tucked away in the Bronx, Roberto's is a dining experience you don't want to miss. Everything feels almost ceremonial by the way the staff treats and cares for each dish. Went with friends and we split a bottle of wine, two appetizers, 3 desserts, and 4 entrees. I'll be dreaming of the Maffalde pasta for the rest of my life. read more

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Arthur Ave has been on my 'to do' list for many years. My boyfriend and I finally went and had dinner with his coworker and girlfriend who live nearby for a 5p dinner. The restaurant is beautiful and has the ambiance of what you would expect for an authentic Italian restaurant. The service here was amazing. Very knowledgeable servers and it seemed like there were always 4 people putting stuff down at once. We started with the Scamorza, Polipo alla Griglia, antipasto alla pescatore. Everything was very good, I think the Poplio alla Griglia was my favorite and it was really cooked perfectly. I ordered the Radiatori in Cartoccio for my entree. This pasta was incredible. I've never had Radiatori before and it's definitely something that isn't widely available. I'm guessing their pastas are made in house, or at least at a local business. The sauce was extremely rich, fresh and flavorful. I did feel like there was something off from the balance of the dish as a whole. It said it came with tomatoes and mushrooms and I think I saw 2 mushroom slices. I wish there would have been tomatoes and mushrooms as I was expecting to balance it out. I could only eat a few bites before having to wrap it. I think the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality here. I definitely enjoyed the experience...I just think we have so many high quality restaurants in the NY metro area that it doesn't stand out to me as the best Italian food ever like many other reviewers have mentioned. There are a couple of other places on Arthur Ave that I'd like to try, but I would come back here and recommend it. read more

This is definitely a more nuanced take on Salerno specialties. Simple and beautiful cocktails, but the dishes are beyond impressive. You'll be amazed as the plates they set in front of you and eat every last bite. Service can be a bit slow when coming and going with dishes, but they take great care of you regardless. read more

Roberto's - Rigatoni with short rib and bone marrow - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Roberto's was cozy and warm...the food was amazing...some of the most authentic Italian food I've had here in the states. The table side service was impeccable...we were beyond impressed and pleased with our dining experience. We will definitely be dining here again. read more

Absolutely delicious! Started with the bean & broccoli rabe appetizer and it truly was delicious. The zucchini pasta was simple but so flavorful! And the chicken is cooked to perfection. The food was delicious and service was impeccable. This will now be my staple restaurant when coming to Arthur Ave read more

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Delicious food. Old school service. Great bread! You will be glad you tried this restaurant.

Hands down the best Italian food I've ever had in my life...and that includes Italy !! Every dish I've ever had has been tremendous. I even tried the rabbit and loved it. Bring your appetite, but definitely try Roberto's if you're ever near Fordham or Arthur Avenue. Or better yet, take the train or subway and be in for an amazing experience!!! I can't say enough how much we enjoyed Roberto's. read more

Been here a few times and it's always top notch! One of the best in the Arthur Avenue area. The service is always a level above...the food...spectacular! Pasta is always cooked perfectly (al dente) chicken and veal tender and every dish packed with amazing flavors and love the atmosphere here! read more

We were a party of 7 on a busy Saturday night. Service was excellent, and a full as the restaurant was we could all hear each other in conversation, (a real novelty these days). The food was incredible, 7 different main dishes everyone had the highest praise for each. We have been to several establishments in the area, nothing compares to Roberto's. read more

Great pasta. Service was incredibly. The ambiance made me feel being in the 1920. Old Italian restaurant. Excellent read more

It'd been a while since I came to Roberto's and on my last visit I was sorely disappointed. The quality of the food has dropped markedly. It used to be very expensive (for Belmont) but very good. Now I found it "meh" and not all that expensive. But still too expensive for the quality of the food. I can do much better cooking myself. And I'm not from Italy, or even the Balkans! read more

Went to Arthur Avenue yesterday and had lunch at Roberto's for the first time! It was delicious. We had an eggplant appetizer that was perfect, I had the pasta with roasted tomatoes brought out and served in foil was amazing. The cappuccino was the best I've had in years. Great service that couldn't be better! The dinning room was authentic. read more