My experience was 10/10. Ambience: Very sexy & chic. Loved the booth seating and the extensive art collection. You can tell that the owners really poured their heart into this restaurant. Food: You know the food is going to be amazing when the bread and butter is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the Tonno, Busiate & Spigola. For dessert, we tried the sorbet & Torretta. They were both delicious. I can honestly say that this was the best meal I've had in a really long time. read more

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Food great. Service the worst in 10 years of dining out 2x / week. Who is my waiter? That took 20 minutes. Where is my waiter? That happened 3 times. Som? Fantastic. read more

Love Marea and this place is possibly even better. Made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner and had a fantastic meal here. My boyfriend and I ordered: + Fig fiamma cocktail + Queen bee sour cocktail + Gamberi rossi + Cannolicchi + Polpo + doppio with short rib + Tagliatelle with blue crab + Meringa dessert Both cocktails were excellent and worth getting. My favorite bite was the gamberi rossi, followed by the short rib and blue crab pastas. Everything was really good though. Amuse-bouche (ricotta tartlet) and complimentary treats/bonbons with dessert were a nice touch! Would even come back just for drinks at the bar downstairs. read more

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We've stopped counting the number of times we've been here. This is clearly one of our favorite places in New York when we are craving some fancy Italian food! Paola was there again to welcome us and as always took great care of us. BUSIATE ($42) continues to be an amazing pasta - the best Vegetarian pasta you'll ever have. Order it even if you are a meat eater! Zuppa ($29) had a ultra delicious mushroom consommé and tasted spectacular. Noise levels on the lower end and ambiance feels luxury and romantic! read more

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We went to theatre for a matinee and made a 530 reservation at Santi. We were meeting friends who went to another show, so we met at the bar Devore our reservation. The bar could not be cooler, such a great and welcoming bar and front desk area. The woman controlling the reservation area, so young, yet so competent and engaging. So smart to give a good impression right away. We had a cocktail at the bar waiting for our friends and when. They arrived a nice young woman took our drinks on a tray and we follower her to a nice round booth for four. We had a great serve, Michael, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the menu, and right on spot about moving along the dinner. We probably over ordered, but what the heck. The bread and butter was a good start, three breads to choose from with either oil or a room temperature butter with sea salt, love the sea salt butter. For appetizers we had a salad, a steak tar tar and two pastas. I like salad, but not a lover, but this was fantastic, loved the fennel and while it was sligh5ly over dressed, the dressing was delicious. Beef tar tar was good not great, not sure why. Meat was excellent, but the sauce not memorable. For pastas we had a clam and the crab. Super pricey and very good, just lots and lots of butter. Wish my wife would let me use this much butter when we have company.it would make it much easier. For dinner we had the gnocchi, bolognese pasta, tortellini and the scallops. Didn't have the gnocchi, both pastas were very good. The pasta was perfectly al dente and love how the pasta and sauce per so hot for the entire meal. Warning pastas were very salty. Last was the scallop dish. My wife loves scallops and peas, so she was so excited for this dish. It had a pesto basil sauce, unfortunately, the pesto overpowered the peas and scallops. For dessert citrus sponge was over powered by the basil, but the chocolate soufflé was a nice cap Notes, chef provided a very nice mouche bouche and a small desert tastings, both were excellent. The service was so good, they recognized there was a vegan and substituted for her mouch bouche. It's so nice to go out for a fine meal. Liquor is very expensive so go out for drinks before you go; drinks 22, junior martini 29, Diavalo fashioned 34, The wine also very pricey, glass a wine 35, moderate bottle 115 per bottle. Service was 5 star, food 4 star. My only basis of comparison was w we're at Le Bernardin a few months ago and every bite was superb. This was very, very good. Food was 370 and d read more

Michael White's new spot doesn't miss! Santi is a gorgeous spot in midtown that specializes in seafood and pasta- two of my favorite things! Gorgeous bar on entry, and nice dining space inside. Definitely has an upscale feeling- perfect for date night. Service to match! Our waiter was really attentive and helpful with the menu. Started with the bread service (choice of sourdough, mushroom focaccia, or multigrain- or all three haha) with olive oil and butter. Sourdough was delish, I almost filled up on bread! We also ordered the Scallop crudi, so fresh and delicious. I loved the puffed buckwheat for a crunchy element. For mains we split the Busiate, Spaghetti Nero, and Faraona. The Busiate was the standout- so rich and delicious with a generous amount of truffles. Spaghetti was also delicious- the texture itself was amazing. Clams perfectly cooked. The guinea hen dish was okay, crispy skin and tender, but I'm not the biggest fowl fan and next to the pastas this paled in comparison. We also had a couple drinks- the espresso martini was my favorite, but the Cosmo is also good. Too full for dessert, but they brought out some pretty chocolates and candy. Service was impeccable the entire night. Overall an amazing addition to New York's Italian scene, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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As a longtime fan of Chef Michael White since his days at Marea, Ai Fiori, and Osteria Morini, Santi feels like a beautiful continuation of his legacy, refined, soulful, and deeply satisfying. The pasta is flawless. The ragu Bolognese is rich and comforting, layered with depth. The squid ink pasta with clams is pure ocean elegance, especially paired with razor clam crudo, so fresh and delicately balanced. The crudo selections shine, the truffle tart is indulgent, and the foie gras is luxurious without being heavy. Service elevated the entire evening. Hostess Amanda was warm and gracious, and Claudio delivered polished, attentive service that made us feel truly cared for. Santi is everything I love about Chef White's cuisine, precision, passion, and pure Italian magic. A must for pasta lovers. So grateful to have met chef agsin on this visit, thank you chef for continue cooking delicious food for us fans. With love & respect, Manda Bear from Silicon Valley read more

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Very disappointed. Our server was excellent. But for him, it would have been a complete wash. They do not care about your dietary restrictions (sulfite sensitivity). Steer clear of here especially if you are looking do a large event or buyout, they claim their pasta is made in house when it is not. read more

Solid Italian food but kinda overpriced imo. Wasn't blown away, but I'd definitely recommend the tortellini!! read more

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From the moment we arrived everything went smoothly. The hostess greeted us warmly and seated us at a nice table. We started with the Bluefin tuna carpaccio and the Quaglia, a grilled quail dish that was full of flavor and a great way to begin dinner. For our main courses we had the black truffle pasta and the vitello. Both were excellent, flavorful, and well balanced, and the wine paired beautifully with them. To finish we shared the chocolate soufflé tart, which was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Special mention to our server Jose who was a pleasure to talk to, very friendly and with great recommendations. Dalia, the busser, who was a joy to talk to, and to Andreina, the sommelier, so professional and kind. The ambiance was elegant and upscale, just right for a dressed-up evening out. Overall, Santi offers outstanding food, warm service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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Worth the price of admisssion. I love truffle pasta, and their was on of the best I've had in a while. My wife got the crab pasta which had a generous amount of blue. Pasta itself as you can imagine was cooked perfectly. We also shared the seabass which was very tender, fresh, and with great acidic fennel broth. The ambiance and service was excellent. Michelin star(s) coming soon ;) read more

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Everything is perfect here! Love love love this place! Upscale with elegant ambiance. Modern chic with classic, luxurious finishes! Well done, Santi! read more

Santi - Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Similar to another recent review here...food? solid. Service? horrible! 4 of us went last week for our 7pm reservation. Start to our service (drinks order) was very much on the slower side, but fine no big deal. Then we were oversold on getting 3 courses (too much food), not great but also fine will overlook. But then we were rushed thru our courses and treated like we weren't welcome! Servers asked us about 3-4 times if we were done with each course when we clearly weren't. During our pasta course they cleared our plates when one diner was still in the middle of eating his pasta!! Unacceptable. Same rushed treatment during our main course. We dropped about $1000 for this meal. Very horrible feeling and experience. Ruined the night for us. Very sad to say. read more

Santi, owned by Chef Michael White, did an amazing job setting up for our friend's birthday and accommodated my friend who eats only gluten-free. Everything from the beginning of the meal to the end of the dessert was amazing!! We started off with complimentary garlic foccacia and little crab tartlet. For drinks, the birthday girl got her Belvedere mixed drink, my other friend got an espresso Martini, my friend and I each mocktails: Sicilian Ice Tea and La Bambola. For appetizers, each of us ordered to share the insalata, mare, polipo, and terminal. I ate so much bread that I had to take my entree home. For our entrees, we had our individual orders. My friend ordered a gluten-free version of the orecchiette. The birthday girl ordered Astice. My other friend ordered the vitello and was impressed how she ate that entire dish in one sitting. Finally, yours truly ordered the garganelli. My dish was amazing, but I was too full from the appetizers and wanted to leave room for dessert. I had the pasta the next day and it was amazing. To end the night, we ordered the Delizie al Limone and gelato/sorbet. Both items were amazing, and since we celebrated a birthday we got an additional dessert on the house. The ambiance of this place is so checking out to celebrate a special occasion. I would definitely go back!! read more

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Upscale, Italian restaurant, truffle pasta, amazing service. Great, my beef chop, absolutely delicious great, chocolate soufflé, dessert incredible wines definitely will be back. read more

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Santi ranks high in being pretentious. The wine selection is strong and the atmosphere was excellent for a business dinner. The menu is confused...seafood heavy but claiming rabbit was the house specialty. I tried both and they were passable. For the main I had the veal chop. It was perfectly cooked but the meat itself was a disappointing. Service was good. The location is odd...Santi is tucked into a nook that easily missed. Look for 520 Madison and then go half a block on 53rd. All 7 in our party missed it...including 2 locals. read more

Food and service were phenomenal!! Only issue was that the chairs at the table were comically small and tight (I think if you asked the staff off the record, they'd agree). Not a reason to give a negative review. Had a great experience and would recommend! read more

Incredible birthday meal and we even got to meet Michael White himself! They were so incredibly kind and welcoming though we were the only people eating outdoors due to health needs. The service was perfectly orchestrated and I was so touched and impressed that chef included us in his rounds. I've been a big fan for over a decade! The food was fantastic and I can see a Michelin star in Santi's future. Prices are definitely high end but so is quality. Bread is its own course and we were able to choose from three different breads. And by choose, I mean, they recommended we try all three. It was served with the most delicious salted butter and high end olive oil. 9/10 Our amuse bouche was a potato leek soup with trout roe -9/10, silky, creamy, with a salty roe crunch - yum! Gamberi crudo - what to say! The shrimp were so fresh and sweet and went perfectly with the salty black caviar and delicate little mushrooms. It was beautifully presented and probably my favorite bite of the night. 10/10 Octopus with sun chokes - absolutely delicious but just not as exciting a flavor profile as some of the other dishes. Still it was perfectly cooked. 8.5/10 Tagliatelle with crab - this pasta is the stuff that dreams are made of. Perfect amount of heat from the Calabria chili, creamy and decadent. Noodles perfectly al dente. 10/10 Garganelli with ragu - to be honest, this dish was slightly disappointing for a Michael White pasta. It was still very good and competently made, but the ragu was just not my favorite.i feel it could have used a little more tomato paste to brighten up the flavor. I would order something else. 7/10 Chocolate plum souffle - this dessert will be dreamed of for years to come. It was so perfectly chocolatey and gooey but not too heavy or sweet. A must order. 10/10 The staff bright out a little birthday "cupcake" with a candle on the house. It was also 10/10 incredible, with a shortcake base, cheesecake frosting, sprinkles, and a lemon white chocolate shell "wrapper." If I wasn't overstuffed I could eat half a dozen of these. We also got petit fours with our check. Accessibility: the outdoor patio is right out front and off of a public courtyard so you're not in the street. There was a large umbrella that kept us completely dry when it started to drizzle. No heater but fine for us and the hostess took the initiative to call so we knew to bring layers, A+ for service). No steps to get inside but the door is hard to open independently. There is an automatic door opener from the inside and probably outside too just obstructed by decorations. The host stand is right in front of the glass door though so someone came to assist me immediately. The bar is street level and to get to either indoor dining level you need to take an elevator half a floor up or down. The bathrooms are on the lower level and I had no trouble navigating. The hostess was kind enough to accompany me and open doors throughout. There is an adapted restroom that is fully accessible and beautifully designed, but slightly smaller than desired so it does take some maneuvering to close and open the door if you have a larger chair. Still very doable and I was able to independently access everything I needed to. Overall 100% recommend. read more

I honestly have some mixed feelings here - definitely a spot worth trying if you're a fan of Michael White or want some variety in your Midtown dining spots (the interior is absolutely gorgeous!), but a couple snafus leave me feeling not super excited to return. I work nearby, and some coworkers had gone to the front desk with an inquiry, to which the response they received was "we're fine dining" - not the friendliest. That being said, I was still eager to try Santi and went in with my expectations set for a fine dining restaurant, especially given that emphasis. This was where my experience fell a bit flat and a couple things took away from my experience. Firstly, everyone in my group of ~8 received their drinks around the same time, except for me. Not a big deal, except I still hadn't received my drink even after the appetizers were served and I had to follow up to ask for it. We came on a weekday for lunch, so the restaurant wasn't especially busy at this time. Secondly, in my section of the table, I was seated with 3 males. When the servers came around to offer a refill on the olive focaccia, my 3 male coworkers were offered more but not myself, even though all our plates were empty. Even gender aside, that's still a demerit in my book. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience here. The food wasn't mindblowing, but it was a solid new Midtown spot for some pasta. My gripes are that if you're going to lean in hard to the fine dining status (and charge fine dining prices!), I'll have fine dining expectations - unfortunately, I was disappointed on that front. read more

Santi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance and the service are fine. The food is also good but these days there are too many great Italian spots and amazing pasta and pizza spots to make this place stand out. The wine list is also fair but far from a great list that stand out. I brought my wine and that worked beautifully. Corkage policy is fair so take advantage if you can. read more

Chef Michael White has done it again, creating an absolutely stellar restaurant. We came to this location 15 years ago when it was Alto and we're happy to return to see his new stuff! The diver scallop appetizer was really incredible, prepared in a way I've never seen. And the sardines were also a great starter with the citrus and pistachio. Following it up with the grilled octopus and warm seafood salad was a great way to ease into the pasta round. Obviously their fresh pasta is gonna be killer like it always is, we went with the spaghetti Nero (squid ink spaghetti) and risotto with prawns, both amazing, then finished with the Lobster with chanterelles for the main course. The citrus sponge and the chocolate tart. Mwah chefs kiss! read more

The food was outstanding. The ambience is just beautiful. Staff was wonderful. I loved every single dish we tried. We made it a point to try many different things and I left full, satisfied, and very happy. read more

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Had a business lunch here and didn't think much about it at first just wanted something light and easy. But wow, the food was surprisingly delicious! I had the scallop crudo and the sea bass both beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The presentation was elegant without being over the top, and the service was friendly and attentive. The space has a modern yet elegant Italian vibe, making it perfect for a lunch meeting or a quiet dinner. Definitely a pleasant surprise and a spot I would come back to again! read more

Santi - Scallop - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cuisine raffinée et de qualité Nous avons dîné chez Santi le soir de la st Valentin avec un menu dégustation ponctué de surprises. Le menu était finalement simple mais absolument délicieux, et généreusement servi. Le service est attentionné mais peut être un peu amateur cependant le restaurant était plein pour l'occasion et il est très possible que le staff aie été embauché temporairement. La qualité des mets et des cocktails ont largement suffit à faire de la soirée une belle expérience. read more

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Santi is open for lunch! Two courses for $59 & 3 for $72 and well worth it. The lunch crowd has descended for good reason. Ate: Focaccia Pacific snapper crudo with olivada, lime basil Shrimp & kale salad Flourless chocolate cake with almond zabaglione Non alcoholic beer $10 The olive focaccia is next level & I would return for that alone. The snapper was gorgeous but could've been a tad more citrusy. The warm kale/ shrimp was delicious as was dessert. This was top tier and a deal & I'm sure the pastas are top notch as well. read more

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Had a weekend dinner reservation for 2 people. If you like seafood and pasta, then this place is definitely worth checking out. Ambiance / Service: ambiance feels elevated - dark wood paneling, bright lighting. Restaurant also was quite lively (not a party spot though). There's a front bar area, upstairs & downstairs, as well as a private dining room. Would be good for date night, bday celebrations, or business dinners. Service was good - they brought us the wrong entree & let us keep it to try, which was nice. Food: loved the free little treats, definitely added to the experience. Ordered the below for 2 people (it was a lot lol). We enjoyed everything and would order it all over again. Pastas were cooked perfectly. -Tonno -Busiate: a favorite -Orecchiette -Garganelli -Tortellini: a favorite -Astice: a favorite -Tartaletta: perfect to share between 2 people read more

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Walked in on a Christmas Eve. With Chef Michael White at the helm, the elegant and classy atmosphere was perfect for a cozy date night. The service was fantastic--our server was attentive and knowledgeable. We kicked off our meal with appetizers, which were the highlight! The scallops and shrimp dish were amazing. The entrées were good but didn't wow me as much as I expected. On the bright side, the cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented--definitely cute enough for a photo! Overall, this new spot is a great choice for a semi-formal night out. With its lovely ambiance and delicious appetizers, I'd happily return to explore more of the menu! read more

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Another great dining experience at Santi! From the warm welcome by Amanda to the Excellent service by Paola and the VIP treatment from sommelier, Luiz - this was an epicurean feast with unbelievable crudo and pasta. To top it off we even had the good fortune of the brilliant Chef Michael White himself stopping over. Now that's read more

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Not much to complain about with Santi. The space is gorgeous (first floor more dramatic than second floor, may request that in the future,) service was really great and the food was excellent. Got the salad, which was one of the best in memory - the Gouda and chicory played perfectly against each other, the red shrimp crudo with caviar which was light and decadent at the same time and three of the pastas: red shrimp, mushroom, and crab. All were perfect. The crowning touch was the bread service which is so rarely offered anymore, the little bite sized treats at the end of dinner and the amuse bouche soup at the start of the meal (mind-blowing.). My one complaint was that the air was on all night and blowing directly down on the booth side of the table. Pretty cold on a 37 degree day. Otherwise, flawless. read more

I had the great pleasure and opportunity of having dinner at this amazing restaurant located in Midtown East, while visiting NYC. Santi has a pan-Italian menu, which was inspired by Chef Michael White's travels, apprenticeships and years living and working around Italy in Imola, the Amalfi coast, and also the South of France. I especially loved the various breads, hand-made pasta, seafood, and desserts. They also have a solid Italian wine list The service was attentive, friendly, and warm. The staff did an amazing job of providing a special dinning experience for our group. Ambiance was modern, classy, with neutral color patterns, European-inspired artwork, statues, and it was very organized and clean visually. I highly recommend this restaurant for date nights and dinners with a small group of your closest friends &/or family. As the Italians say buon appetito! read more

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Beautiful place for a special dinner or just a dinner when you feel like splurging a little. The ricciola (amberjack) is bright and fresh, and the fiochetti (with honeynut squash) is autumn warmth in pasta form. The cioccolato dessert is rich but not too sweet. The priced are a bit high, but the dinner is worth it. read more

Food was excellent especially the veal chop and tuna tartar. Service was timely. Table next to service station should be avoided. Dress code very relaxed read more

Very good. Get here. 2 stories. Bar in ground floor. Lots of staff. Very good Italian food. A little pricey. We went with friends. We will be back for sure!! read more

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Located on 53 rd street in the middle of NYC in the Jeffries building side entrance it has a stone granite front Yard on the side of the building between Madison and 5 th Ave tucked away in a pretty glass window with lit up trees. The bar is right in the front has a nice bar area when you walk in. The cocktails are strong and fancy one drink and it's like boom The dinner down a few straits separated from the bar area is Sicilian Style there is a bread person walking around while your sitting for your meal with 3 kinds of bread to choose from delicious sour dough, focaccia and a multi bread all delicious and warm oil and butter. I had the fish sea bass and the octopus salad. The dessert menu is big and the coffee was good perfect meal and great service 5 different people coming over bringing you things I loved it. The staff Is really sweet and welcoming. read more

Santi - Sea bass - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I celebrated my birthday here, and I must say my entire experience was A1. The ambiance was a perfect fit for my special day. My waiter Brian was phenomenal. He was like a waiter on AI. His recommendations were right on point. Everything that he suggested from food to drinks and dessert was delicious. Thank you santi for an amazing experience. read more

Buyer Beware Cold Food. Tiny Portions. Horrible Service. 2 Hour Wait while seated. Unfortunately the worst dining experience we've ever had anywhere. Our server(s) were rude, incompetent and made us wait hours for our entrée. Bread alone took 45 minutes. We nearly walked out prior to our entrées being served which were cold and incredibly tiny. Server(s) were rude and made us feel stupid for asking for cheese when they gave it to one of us but not all, saying "yours is already a cheese sauce." Simple requests like drinks and extra cheese were refused. The bathrooms were very unclean, and no one else in the restaurant was eating. Multiple tables were also complaining as we left. For the price and reputation, this level of service is completely unacceptable. We will not be returning. You could go anywhere in NYC. Don't waste your money. read more

Probably my top 3 best experiences in NYC, service was absolutely incredible, food was amazing and so tasty! They served us a corn soup (I don't remember exactly what is was), as a starter, and bread as well, I loved it! The beef carpaccio was so freaking good, and the truffle scallop was unreal!!! And all the pastas were so delicious. 10/10 experience read more

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Where do I start? Santi is a beautiful restaurant located in midtown east. It's upscale, and definitely a place you take to impress. Neil was our primary server BUT everyone who supported him, wait staff, servers, etc were exceptional in ensuring an amazing service. The wines were amazing... I don't think I can even tell you how amazing it was. Let's talk about the food... not one bad bite, not one ill prepared plate, not one negative thing can I offer because everything was delicious. Extremely well prepared, though I would offer the shrimp crisp and blue crab tagliatelle might have been my favorite, and the tartare was exceptional. I loved the whole evening and grateful for the experience. read more

Confession -- I have been a Michael White fan since his Fiamma Osteria days, so it should be no surprise that I was delighted to hear that he was coming back to the City and in his old Alto space no less. Santi is every bit as good, actually better, than Alto. It is elegant and refined without being stuffy. The food is amazing and the service is stellar. Be ready for a great meal when you go to Santi, if you can actually get a reservation. read more

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Such an amazing experience! That it was, from the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. Great table in middle of restaurant, service was impeccable. He was so friendly and helpful with ordering. The food was delicious and beautiful! My favorite was the soft shell crab! The drinks were spectacular, even the non alcoholic ones. They knew we had a play to attend and made sure everything was on schedule. Can't wait to go back! Thanks so much for a delightful dinner. read more

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