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    Sardi's

    3.5 (778 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SARDI'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    natalie h.

    Was -- and still is --the best Of Broadway restaurants. Excellent Staff , menu & service. Go with a group or alone for a warm & welcoming experience. Meet people from all over the world who will become your new friends. This is truly one of "old New York" landmark restaurants. Bravo

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    Erica M.

    It was all we expected and more. The food was delicious and loved the atmosphere. Service was 10/10. We had reservations for dinner and had requested to sit at one of the iconic red booths and they kindly obliged our seating request.

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    Mike D.

    Great service ambiance and food. Very nice pretheater dinner experience. Iconic characters on the walls .

    Wonderful martini at the bar before seeing Cats: The Jellicle Ball. The bartender delivered a perfectly crafted martini and instantly provided an appetizer of Ritz crackers and potted cheddar cheese when we were hungry. The cannelloni were delicious, too, and it was fun to sit at the bar and talk to the regulars.

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    Tracy B.

    We went to Sardi's in early November for a girls' night before seeing Romy & Michele at Stage 42, and it was exactly the old‑Broadway, slightly kitschy experience we were hoping for. The room is lined with classic caricatures and feels very "time capsule," a little dated but in a way that's clearly part of the charm. And you're probably paying a bit extra for this as well. I had the Shrimp Salad, with jumbo shrimp over greens and citrusy vinaigrette, and my friend had the cannelloni; both were enjoyable and the service was impressively fast for a pre‑theatre crowd. There's a bathroom attendant, which always makes me feel a bit awkward, but she kept everything spotless and even helped me fix my dress, so she genuinely improved the experience. Overall, Sardi's delivered exactly what we wanted: solid food, quick service, and a very old‑school Broadway atmosphere before our show.

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    Glenn M.

    Sardi's is a fun place to enjoy drinks and food! The bar on the second level is fun to have drinks and meet new people. I really enjoy the meatballs. All the food is good and comforting. It's fun for lunch and dinner.

    Cheri H.

    Walked in without reservations to have pre-show drinks. Located the heart of Times Square across from Shubert Theater where we were going to see a show. The place was super busy but we were able to get a small table upstairs that overlooked the street. Being from out of state this place is what I imagined an old school Italian restaurant would look and feel like - very nostalgic and even some customers speaking Italian (loved that). The walls are covered with caricatures of famous people that have dined there. We walked up to the bar to order our drinks and didn't have to wait long for them to be brought to the table. All in all it was a great experience. I'd like come back and have dinner next time.

    Cosmopolitan
    Jack C.

    Sardi's is our favorite restaurant in the theater district. Always very consistent food and drinks. You will see the same staff here year after year. Top notch! It's not stuffy, it's a comfortable place to refresh after running around the city for the day.

    Whitney D.

    This is a very well known restaurant in the NYC area. It is located right in the heart of Times square and is a good choice to go to if you are catching a show in the area. This restaurant is filled with the walls covered in Caricature's of famous people who have once dined here. This is a big tourist spot. There is a small bar area to your left when you walk in too. My friend and I both had a salad for dinner and no cocktails. I had a cob salad and my friend got the chopped one. Hers looked better than mine. She said it was very good. We both ended dinner with cappuccinos and a I had a decaf one. If you use the bathroom here it's very chilly in there at least in the ladies room. And there is a bathroom attendant who is very nice.

    Brittney K.

    We stumbled upon this spot simply because it was close to the Broadway theater district and had an open reservation -- and wow, did we get lucky! I later learned this place has a long history of celebrity visitors, which made the experience even more fun. The walls are lined with charming caricature portraits that give the restaurant such a unique, nostalgic feel. I tried one of their signature dishes -- the cannelloni with beef and veal -- and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the appetizer portion along with a spinach salad with bacon dressing, which was the perfect amount of food before our show. I also enjoyed a champagne cocktail that paired beautifully with the meal. Best of all, the restaurant is just a couple of minutes' walk from the theater, making it an ideal pre-show dinner spot.

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    Paulette C.

    Best place to come for a pre show drink. You can't go wrong with a yummy martini. The price, though, is pretty steep. You only live once so enjoy!

    French martinis
    Monique R.

    Came in for a pre-show drink. It was the height of dinner and pre-show rush. The bar was jammed packed but moving quickly. The decor is old school theater with portraits of stars current and classic. Kristy and I found a spot to squeeze into and two very kind ladies who were getting ready to go gave us their spots. We ordered French martinis. At $20 a pop they were a little steep but were strong enough to sip slowly while we waited for the theater to open. They served food as well but we had just eaten. The vibes were extremely chill and its a great spot for a pre or post show drink or meal. Felt very old NY and camt believe I've never been here before in my whole life as a NYer. Won't be the last either.

    Lee C.

    Good food and great ambience, excellent service and the food was tasty. It's pricey, but that's all part of the course in this neighborhood.

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    Ask the Community - Sardi's

    Do they have vegan options?

    I'm not sure. Sorry

    Is there a dress code?

    No dress code. Typical theatre wear will be perfect.

    Do they offer gluten free options?

    Unfortunately they do not

    How far early to call for reservation? Does it get booked fast?

    You can only book 60 days in advance. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to make same day reservations but I wouldn't take chances. I've seen people turned away who didn't make reservations. Another option might be free seating in the… Read more

    Do I need a reservation if I just want to get dessert after a show?

    It's not a requirement to have a reservation but considering it can be busy that time of the evening you might want to consider it. There is quite a bit of theatre traffic through there as well.

    I have heard conflicting stories, one that Sardi's has closed down, the other that they are still open. Does anyone know the status of this place? I have sent Sardi's a number of messages and they never return them.

    Open, open, and open.... Enjoy!

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    Fumo - Roni pizza

    Fumo

    4.2(45 reviews)
    1.2 miChelsea

    Are you going to the Joyce for a wonderful evening of dance ?…read more Do you prefer a location close by ? Is inexpensive Italian food a preferred choice ? If you answered "yes" to all three, then Fumo is a place to seriously consider. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service is fast and attentive. The menu has lots of excellent choices. The portions are generous. The prices are very reasonable. There you go ! Fumo is for you, (at least the Chelsea location) is for you. Any drawbacks ? youi ask.....well, yes, there is one, and it should be cosnidered. The restaurant is so so so popular that the noise level can be a bit ..... shall we say "daunting." Fumo is a great place but if you want a soft, quiet place to have a serious conversation, maybe save it for another time....

    I absolutely love Fumo but this location is by far my least favorite of the bunch and needs a lot…read moreof work. Obviously, I love their food which is amazing and always why I come here. Particularly the penne funghi is to die for. Tried the linguine vongole clam pasta for the first time and was pretty good as well! Just wish there was more sauce and the clams were the tiniest size I've seen which was disappointing and to make matters worse, a good 1/3 of them were empty. Besides that, the meal was delightful and still great value as it was delicious with huge portions! Love! However, service at this particular branch is nowhere near as good as other branches. I understand it's busy and it's always incredibly crowded with people and cramped seating and loud music/voices but this was like no other. When I arrived party of 2, they had nearly 5 tables empty and yet we couldn't sit at any of them because the had to wait for reservations to see if they arrived and we had to wait 15 min but they said they'd let us know. We were forced to sit at the bar which the giant metal can of alcohol bottles took up 1/2 my seating/dining area and no one bothered to move it or ask if that was okay because obviously it wasn't but the didn't care. We waited awhile for the food to come and during that time we asked if there really wasn't any table availability since tables clearly open and the denied again even though reservations never came. Literally 3 tables remains consistently empty throughout our entire dining experience confined to the cramped bar area. They even closed the door, separating the outdoor diners which was weird and it became insufferably hot inside, even on a cold windy day. Bathroom situation here is also terrible as it is downstairs with steep narrow stairs and me and other customers almost bumped into each other and staff carrying multitude of food dishes and dirty dishes up and down the stairs. Never have I ever had such an undelightful experience going to bathroom at a restaurant. Additionally, sink water pressure either had no water coming out or a giant spray of water making it impossible to wash hands without getting a whole shower. This location really needs work. Only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because I love Fumo as a whole. Just skip this location.

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    Fumo - Bathroom - cool design

    Bathroom - cool design

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    L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

    L'Artusi

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    1.9 miWest Village
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our counter dining experience at L'Artusi, especially the chance to watch the…read morebustling open kitchen in action. We started with the housemade focaccia and Wagyu carpaccio--both were outstanding, with the perfect balance of crispy, flavorful, and fresh elements. My partner and I shared the pasta, hangar steak, and potatoes, which turned out to be the ideal amount for two. We finished with the famous olive oil cake, which we loved for its subtly sweet, moist and tender bite. Served with lightly whipped cream and raisins, the combination was surprisingly delicious. We were also touched by the complimentary anniversary scoop of ice cream. The interior seating is a bit snug, but the decor is beautiful--elegant yet homey. The service was good as well. Overall, we highly recommend L'Artusi for a special night out!

    L'Artusi has been on my radar for a while, ever since I heard it was a hot spot and saw reviews of…read moreit being one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Being Italian American, I'm hypercritical of spots like these - but nevertheless the positive reviews were overwhelming so I wanted to check it out for myself. One of my friends and I were looking to catch up, so I booked a table and off we went. While it can be tricky to get a reservation during prime dinner time, it's relatively easy to get a lunch reservation - or an early/late dinner. I managed to get a reservation for dinner at 9:15pm which was the earliest I could find. The restaurant is pretty unassuming on the outside - it looks like a converted brownstone and once inside we were greeted by a large space with a sceney vibe. The space is split between two levels with a large bar up front and a semi-open kitchen in the back. The decor was modern - with lots of greys and neutral tones which was a little unexpected. The main star of the menu is pasta, but they also have a few non-pasta mains as well as some crudo selections, apps, and sides. We decided to get a few apps, two pastas, and one side. To start, we went with the octopus, roasted mushrooms, burrata crostone, and focaccia. These were all really good, but my favorite was the mushrooms. I'm usually not a fan of mushrooms but these were prepared with red pepper and fried egg and were delicious; it cut through the earthiness and changed the texture to something I really enjoyed. The focaccia was also a standout - it's house made and was paired with a peppery oil that complemented the bread well. For mains we split two pastas - the caccio e pepe and the rigatoni. Both of these were very good, though I felt the rigatoni was the stronger dish. It was prepared with sausage ragu, soppressata, broccoli rabe pesto, and pecorino. The flavors worked really well together and the pasta was cooked al dente. The caccio e pepe was perfectly fine, I just feel it's been overplayed and didn't feel there was anything that stood out amongst the others I've tried. We also got a broccoli rabe as a side which was great. We couldn't leave without dessert and decided to get their olive oil cake and quattro formaggio cheesecake. The restaurant is known for the former - it was perfectly fine but I've had olive oil cakes elsewhere of the same or better quality. The cheesecake was the stronger dessert IMO - the combination of cheeses gave it an interesting, almost savory flavor. The brûlée top and mascerated strawberries were great texture and flavor complements. Service was great - the place was packed but service was consistently on point and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good experience at L'Artusi. While everything was very good, I'm struggling to find the exact reason why this place became such a hot spot compared to other Italian spots in the city. Nevertheless, you'll have a good meal here and I would definitely return if given the opportunity.

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    Kitchen area

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    Bucatini Nero

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    Trattoria Trecolori

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    4.1(3k reviews)
    0.2 miTheater District, Midtown West
    $$

    It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

    This was my first time at this restaurant and the only reason I selected it was because it was…read moreclose to the theatre I was attending (literally across the street). I read the reviews mostly good so I was hoping for the best. My friends and I were not disappointed. The first thing I noticed was there were 7 people in my party and 4 arrived early and did not have to wait for my arrival to be seated. Second the waiter who took our order was polite and on point with specials and knowledge of the menu. He (just never caught his name) suggested the Rigatoni which chicken and sausage. I am not really a pasta eater but baby that dish could change that; it was DELICIOUS. I even liked the anchovy dressing on my Caesar Salad and I dislike anchovies. All the dishes ordered (chicken parm, mussels chicken paillard etc.) everyone enjoyed them immensely. The only negative was when the Chicken Paiikard arrived it was supposed to a shared dish by the elderly couple and they asked for regular dinner plates from one of the servers. It took the gentleman who took our order to step in and said sure, lucky their food was still hot. Common Sense is not so common for all. But this will not lower my rating as it was taken care of swiftly. The portions were the perfect size and I was not stuffed but pleasantly satified. We told them the time of our show, food was out quickly, nicely presented, still hot and very tasty. The restaurant was not noisy and had space between the tables. It also had an elevator for those who could not manage stairs. Trattoria Trecolori you will be added to my must go again list! Thank for a wonderful experience!

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    Trattoria Trecolori - 2nd floor dining area

    2nd floor dining area

    Trattoria Trecolori - Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce

    Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce

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