I've been here twice to dine in and for takeout. The place is super cute! You feel like you're in…read morean Italian family's living room. They have outdoor seating in front if you want to people watch and the backyard for a more intimate feel or you can dine inside. The menu is customizable. They have a nice variety of homemade pastas, and you can select the sauce. I've tried the norma eggplant sauce, the bolognese and shrimp and mussels sauce. All of those options are really delicious! If you love seafood, I would definitely recommend trying the shrimp and mussels sauce. For dessert we tried the panna cotta, tiramisu and a ginger lemon dessert. They were all good but my favorite was the tiramisu. It was so creamy and delicious! The service was friendly and I like that they give you recommendations if you're unsure of what type of pasta and sauce to pair.

This place is a "make your own" pasta joint where you can pick your sauce, topping, and the…read morehandmade pasta you want. The food tasted good and the ingredients were definitely good quality. My issue was with thr portion size and price. It was good, but for the price you are paying, there should definitely be more ingredients in the portion. I had like 5 pieces of eggplant in my dish that cost more than $15.

This place is wonderful, I have been coming for years. I discovered it 8 years ago when I ventured…read morein with my son on Sunday for brunch, the rest has been history in the making. I have returned here numerous times with family, friends and have recommended it to others. If you happen to be looking for a quint space to have brunch on this place should be in your top choices. Food is fresh and delicious. The wait staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is great for meet up or solo dining. The decor is very homelike with a feel of small museum displays vibe. All to say make the trip and try it for yourself....

I came here for a holiday party last year and for brunch previously. Both times were very pleasant…read moreexperiences. The service was quick and friendly. The decor was very rustic and chic. Perfect for a date or a private party in their back space. The food was very pretty tasty, especially the coconut dessert that we got. Overall, I would recommend dining at Pisstici if you are looking for a cute dinner date spot or a group dinner with friends.

I just moved back from Arizona and I'm so HAPPY Briciola Harlem is open. Excellent service…read moreExcellent Food 5 stars!!!!

We came here to get some pizza on a Saturday around 5p. The place has about 20 seats, so I bet it's…read morepacked during peak hours. We sat at the bar and the service was friendly and helpful. We got the Diavola, Porchetta, and Salsiccia Pepperoni and Onions. All pizzas were very good and rich with their toppings. The dough could have been more firm, as it dropped when grabbing a slice (hence the 4 stars), especially in the pizzas with tomato sauce (the Porchetta pizza was fine, because of being lighter I guess). Overall, $16 fixed price for ANY pizza you order is a steal. I can't think of any place that still offers this price for pies other than a Margherita. We will return!

Intimate, family-friendly, great vibe! Pizza might be one of the best kept secrets-- best we've…read morehad i a long time. Staff was attentive, not overbearing. We were not rushed and it felt like a family dining room. If i could give it more stars, I would.

Came here with several friends last week and loved everything we had here! We ordered the focaccia…read moreappetizer to share, the bread was so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The tagliere plate had a great assortment of cheese and cured meats, and even had some spicy cheese. Pizza was also delicious, wood-fired with a soft crispy crust, but I also found it fell apart easily when picking it up. And the tiramisu was one of the best I've had, so light and yummy and not too sweet. Service was good as our waitress came to check in on us multiple times during the two hours we were there. Ambiance could be a tad loud when it's more crowded, but we were able to mostly hear each other without yelling. Overall, great experience here and would definitely come back.

Really welcomed this Lincoln Market supermarket on the geographic edge of my everyday shopping…read morerange. It offers a wide range of gourmet items you may not find nearby elsewhere, plus everyday items. Items that drive me to this store include their imported cheese selection (especially when they have French Brie on a great sale,) Michael's of Brooklyn Puttanesca, (my favorite jarred sauce,) smoked sable, and Miyoko's cheeses (especially the pourable liquid plant Mozzarella perfect for homemade pizza). Lincoln Market has a good range of produce, but there are also other grocers these days that offer comparable including at same or lower prices. (Note - There's Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Lidl, Target and Shop Fare are only a stone's throw away.) There's also fresh sushi. Their coffee and confection range is nice, too. Of special interest, Lincoln Market offers a range of prepared foods that may be of interest to some, but I'm one to more cook at home versus buying that stuff. That being said, it's well stocked and the staff I've asked for help have been extremely friendly - making Lincoln Market an enjoyable place to shop. One could easily make it a one-stop grocery shop, but again on many items found elsewhere locally you may find a better price.

I live two blocks from this store, When it opened, I did not expect much. I have been very…read morepleasantly surprised. They have a wide range of reasonably priced produce -- ranging from reliable collards and tomatillos to fancy mushrooms. They also have an unusually diverse selection of cheeses, meats and seafood. The deli counter makes excellent sandwiches and salads at prices below local norms (including a terrific store-cooked roast beef with lettuce and tomato for a mere $8). The guys who staff the deli counter are wonderful -- they even ask if you'd like salt and pepper on your sandwich! The rest of the store's staff is also pleasant and helpful. I'm a big fan.

Tremendous hidden spot on the UWS. Great menu. We had several dishes and none disappointed (the…read moreportions are fair, they will fill you up...we had no room for dessert). We tried one special and it was dope. The description sold us...they totally undersold the great pay off. Osteria 106 is probably the most authentic (our family still make all their pasta from scratch) and delicious Italian cooking you will find in the area in 2026. Clean, not loud..great place for a date or just to go out and eat some really good, authentic Italian cooking. Oh..the service is 5 stars as well. Just textbook. Definitely one of the best kept secrets in Manhattan. Cannot wait to go back and try more of their menu. Very well run,managed establishment. We had a great time and still had plenty of change in our pockets. Please def go out of your way to seek it out.

Best Italian spot in the valley. A great spot for a relaxed, lowkey Italian meal without a…read morecompromise on quality. I've been in the neighborhood a while and regret not coming earlier. Well-rounded service, delicious food, wide range of wines, and American Italian ambiance. The space and patronage has a tame west village feel. Osteria 106 has a rare wide selection of wines. I don't come across Super Tuscans so often! Order: * Complementary bread (5/5) -- incredible. Oil dip featured a seasoned crumbly cheese bathed in olive oil. * super tuscan (5/5) * Artichoke fritter (5/5) -- I've never tried fried artichoke but this Osteria was a great spot to try. (The bowl is also edible! It's some deeply cooked cheese structure) * gnocchi (4/5) -- tasty but a tad mushy. * Eggplant rigatoni (4.5/5). Delicious. Would get again.

3/24- So happy we carved out time to visit this cozy Italian spot in Harlem. We didn't have a lot…read moreof time before closing and staff was still super welcoming. The restaurant was full on a Friday night and music flowing. Vibes! Our waiter did a great job highlighting different items on the menu. For starters, we ordered the baked little neck clams and fried mozzarella. Delicious and each item had a lovely texture. We submitted our main orders about 15 min later. My family ordered the penne funghi then added chicken breast. I ordered the margherita pizza. Everything was fantastic including my drink!! Looking forward to trying other authentic dishes in the near future.

My husband ordered gluten free pasta to go. Once we got home it was definitely NOT gluten free…read more Person taking the order didn't pay attention, so we called to let them know our $30 pasta order was wrong and she asked if I wanted to talk to the manager, so I said yes. I heard him say as she tried to give him the phone: "Are they on mute?" He never got on the phone, just told her to say, "they can reorder and pay for it but we won't refund them." I didn't ask for a refund. He could have said bring the pasta back and I'll give you the correct order. But the manager didn't even have the decency to say it himself. If the owner sees this, your manager isn't doing his job with helping or talking to customers. He's letting your hostess deal with his job. He's weak sauce and so is the $30 pasta I just threw away. So anyone who has an allergy or wants the order they asked for, TRIPLE CHECK this place. This review is about service not the food because I couldn't even eat it.

Really love this corner neighborhood gem in Morningside heights just a quick walk from Columbia…read moreuniversity. They have a happy hour from 4 to 6 PM of pasta, dishes, wines, and Prosecco. Very reasonably priced for very well executed and delicious dishes. Our family of five enjoyed catching up together in a very comfortable table right next to the bar. You do have to ask for the bread which we did ask for with olive oil and black olive in it ;-) they gladly re-fresh. All the pastas are amazing, amazingly prepared, and we enjoyed four pastas and this salmon which was prepared with sautéed spinach and my husband enjoyed immensely. We ordered the special tricolor salad that was on the happy hour menu - had an orange and lemon tangy fresh dressing and two orders of meatballs that came with toasty crostini for the sauce. I wished it had a dollop of ricotta but it was delicious on its own. Ordered Burrata salad, fettuccine vodka with grilled chicken, squid ink, pasta with seafood and tomato. Fettuccine Bolognese and pasta with broccoli rabe & sausage I would be happy to have over and again! Homemade pasta - yes please always. The dining room is cozy but they also have a little terrace area and tables outside if you'd like along Amsterdam and we look forward to another return! Their desserts were delicious also - the tiramisu was perfectly proportioned and the chocolate They are open for breakfast lunch and dinner and Monday through Thursday happy hour is 4-6pm! recommend you go and enjoy this NOW!!

This place is super cute. A little bistro in Morningside Heights, not far from Teachers College…read more And they also have a little covered patio part of which is rainproof! Met a friend here, and we ended up talking for hours and they didn't kick us out. The soup of the day, asparagus, was very tasty and perfect for rainy weather. I got a glass of Nero d'Avola from their small selection of wines by the glass, and it was delicious once it opened up. My tagliatelle funghi in a cream sauce was a little heavy, but I might have expected that. Also their complementary bread was delicious as was the olive oil. I might have read it four stars, but the vibes and their letting us sit and catch up was great. I would happily come here again with a friend. Definitely doesn't feel corporate and the vibes are cozy!

Someone mentioned their amazing experience at this tavern for their cocktail drinks and ambience…read moreafter a long work day. I thought I would give it a try and ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce was delicious is had a consistency that was neither runny or too thick and spaghetti was medium. The sauce contained thinly sliced garlic. Ohhh, it was so delicious and fresh olive oil. I received two nicely seasoned medium sized meatballs. As an individual who does not eat pork, my only suggestion is listing if meatballs are made with pork or beef. Otherwise the food was very tasty and sufficient amount. I had enough for a leftover.

So we finally made it to Cucina last night before we went to see 'Othello' in Marcus Garvey Park…read more We'd been to Babbalucci a few times, but despite having a decent vibe, the food was never as good as it could have been. Anyway...two years after it closed, we got to Cucina and I hafta admit, both the food and the vibes are solid. The bar scene is poppin', certainly during its extended Happy Hour (until 7PM). We started with glasses $8 Happy Hour wines and a few appetizers...artichoke oreganata, meatballs with whipped ricotta and roasted cauliflower...served with a frankly excellent Tuscan bread that was toasted just right...followed by a rigatoni Bolognese. Only the cauliflower fell flat...it was over cooked and kinda uninteresting. But the rest were all wonderful. I mean, surprisingly good! The meatballs and ricotta could be a meal by itself and the artichokes were perfectly cooked. And the Bolognese had the great depth of flavor you typically find in much more 'serious' Italian restaurants. So far everything sounds great...but I have a two notes... First off, the wine list needs a complete overhaul. I'm not expecting a book that would rival a Michelin Star joint, but for an Italian restaurant to not offer a single Sangiovese on their list is criminal. The list is all over the place...Argentina, California, France, Chile...TURKEY (even Turkish restaurants know Turkish wine sucks!!!)...but only two Italian reds...a Cabernet-heavy Super Tuscan and a middling Barolo by the bottle only. This place should have loaded with Chianti's and Montepulciano's and forget even looking at any other countries!!! But the much bigger issue is the sound level...here's the thing...the place is CRAZY loud!!! I mean, so loud that unless you scream at your table mate, you can't be heard! The two women at the table next to us stuck fingers in their ears at one point, then we knowingly looked over and started a convo about how damned noisy it was. And we weren't the only ones...a couple behind us left early because of the noise. Not a good look for a young restaurant. You've got brick walls, tile columns and accents and a bare ceiling...with zero sound deadening to minimize the noise. And that's a huge deal, cuz frankly, I won't return because of it. Despite what I said about the nice 'vibe', that all ends when the sound level makes it impossible to hear yourself, let alone the people you're dining with So Cucina...if you're listening...ramp up with wine program and knock down the sound level and I'll return. Until then...sadly...we'll be sticking with our regular spots...

10.3.2026 On a crisp autumn morning we popped in around 1130. Sat outside even though I kind of…read moreregretted it because there was a constant chill breeze, but the people watching was unmatched. Our server was warm & welcoming. She provided some good suggestions. I was hungry and wanted items from both menus! We finally ordered the croquettes to start. I am not drinking adult beverages right now so I passed on that offer and settled for hot ginger tea. I decided on the Benny with salmon & my son ordered the steak & challah French toast to share. The croquettes were out pretty quick but the rest took a little while. The rest of the food came out hot and was delicious. I checked the inside of the restroom out when I finished eating and it's cozy and giving romantic vibes. Enjoyed the experience and will absolutely return. Heads up: The only breakfast meat offered is pork bacon.

In the nicest way possible, I walked inside for happy hour, and I smelled a very foul stench that…read morecould only be described as feces. I'm not entirely sure if it was an off day or something, but the entire restaurant smelled really stinky (and yes, I checked my shoes for any mudcakes once I sat down). I ordered 6 oysters during happy hour ($1.75 each) because I was so taken aback and jarred from the smell. The 6 oysters were good- a little unfresh but still good and at the level I would expect for happy hour oysters. Came with the standard fare. However, my lemon was a little bit pink, which threw me off as well. Service was good. Prompt and fast. Server was kind.