Imagine ordering the Chicken Francese and hearing your chicken being freshly pounded just a few…read morefeet away, followed by the unmistakable sizzle as it hits the pan. From that moment, you know you're in for something special. The lemon-butter sauce is absolutely perfect--rich, balanced, and full of flavor. The Chicken Parmigiana is just as impressive: crispy, tender, and topped with delicious homemade sauce and perfectly melted cheese. Pair it with a great glass of wine, enjoy the relatively quick service, authentic Italian music, and the warm, intimate atmosphere, and you have a truly memorable dining experience. This is a hidden gem in a sea of Italian restaurants. If you're looking for authentic, freshly prepared Italian cuisine made by a true old-school Italian chef, this place is an absolute must-visit.

We went to this gem of Italian restaurant yesterday, in Little Italy..right on Arthur Ave. and when…read moreI tell you--we were in a full-blown food coma. Every single dish was absolutely incredible. I've never tasted anything so rich, flavorful, and downright heavenly. And yes, the chef happens to be my husband's uncle--but I promise you, I would say this even if he wasn't. The food was out-of-this-world good. That's how we chose to celebrate my graduation, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I'd been asking to go for a while because I knew how amazing his cooking is--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I ate so much I could barely move. It was worth every bite. We ate, we laughed. and we just enjoyed every moment. We were there for hours and it didn't even seem like it. Time just g lew. We can't wait to go back.

The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry or bring people to share with…read more The fried fish was easily a 9/10. Super fresh, delicious, and enough to feed probably 3-4 people. One bite had me mentally sitting on a beach in the Dominican Republic with the ocean breeze hitting me. That fish took me somewhere for a second. The pork belly was another 9/10 -- absolutely loved it. The wings were a solid 7.5/10, very sweet but still really good. Drinks were solid too. The passion fruit drink was an 8.5/10 and super refreshing. My other drink gets a 7.5/10 -- the presentation and cup were amazing, but the actual drink didn't hit quite as hard as it looked. Mofongo dumplings not my favorite 5/10. Overall, great food, massive portions, and definitely a spot worth checking out. The fish and pork belly are what I'm coming back for.

Place is small, but food is phenomenal. Adore the ambience. Romantic setting, dim lights with…read morecustoms drink options. Perfect for small groups or couples. Moderate music, and trendy. Every area is perfect for pictures. Definitely a hidden Bronx gem. I enjoyed my time there, and service was good.

What a hidden gem! Good and wine were amazing!! Had the pasta trio, worth every penny!…read moreService was outstanding. Bread was delicious. Will absolutely return.

Pasta was pretty yummy and veal was super dry and tough. It was edible together but not the best…read more Hope to be back again soon for a pizza and cocktail! Service was good and dining room had plenty of space.

My absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood…read more Great food Great service Perfect ambiance Get the chicken. Brilliant cocktails, wines by the glass and beers.

Found this little restaurant while in neighborhood. I was having a great happy hour. We had wine…read moreand some bites: chola and gaucha pizzette. Love the atmosphere of the place, would definitely come back for dinner

Lets start with the decor-ambiance...wow..such a cute quaint place. The SERVICE was impeccable and…read morethe food...well, hope you're hungry cause everything looked good and tasted even better!! I highly recommend coming here before walking a couple blocks to Yankee stadium --and yes, thank you for asking...my Cardinals beat the Yankees!! Have the tiramisu for dessert...excellent!!

- tasty food - good portions…read more- carbonara is good - cool soundtrack - friendly service - bottomless brunch - keep track of your brunch time My waiter never returned for the last twenty minutes of my brunch. when i finally decided to speak up, i was told my time is up and I could not order more This incident is what preveneted my time from being a five star experience

A cute lil spot in the Bronx nestled right on a corner. It's cute, they have a full bar, hooka,…read morefood and a DJ. I came here on a Saturday, (just missed happy hour) not thrilled about that. Happy Hr is from 3-7pm On A SATURDAY! Which is good. The DJ was playing good mixed music. Some R&B, Hip-Hop & Dembow. I ordered a Henny Punch... It taste really good but it wasn't strong. So for $60 I knew between the picture for my friend, and I we wouldn't have much of a buzz. For the food I ordered the salmon on the bed of vegetables with mashed potatoes, and it did taste good, but the salmon was very bland. I made the most of it, nevertheless. I would return, but strictly for happy hour prices.

Came here twice one for a friend b day the other for happy hour. Had a great time on both…read moreoccasions. The food is delicious and the service is good. The ambiance is great always have great music. Definitely will come here again. And don't let those drinks fool you they will sneak up on you lol

Wow! The dishes were delicious and innovative! Our server, Daniel, was spot on with his…read morerecommendations - we enjoyed our cocktail (La Guelaguetza) and sharing the generous portions of Esquites (corn), Tlayuda (large tostada), and Enmoladas de pato (duck confit). As a corn lover, the flavor note of Esquites just reminded me of elotes that you get from a street vendor in Mexico. The Tlayuda was huge! We added carne asada as our topping, and it turned into an huge entree that's shareable between two people. We finished our meal with the most flavor-intense dish - duck confit enmoladas. Despite not being a crazy mole fan, the mole sauce that was drizzled all over the enmoladas had a perfect balance of rich notes with a bit of bittersweet chocolate undertone. The ambiance was great with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and the restaurant made it so special for us by providing a menu printed with "happy anniversary" with a note card and glasses of sparkling wine! This is a gem that's not to be missed!!!

We were in the area and just went in because Mexican for dinner sounded good. Once inside, I saw…read morethe Michelin sign and slowly realized as I looked around the restaurant that this was not a casual Tex-Mex kind of place. By then the hostess had already seated us and I was immersed in the excellent service and the delicious aromas from the open kitchen. My husband lived in Mexico City for a time and he said this was some of the best Mexican food he'd had. The corn vermouth was delicious and I'd never heard of sotol so tried it in a paloma, which was great. Definitely will go back again, but only once my wallet has recovered.

To start I understand it's a new restaurant so i took that in mind when going there. We went at 3pm…read moreon a Friday afternoon. service was pleasant and friendly. They had the option to choose fresh fish sitting in the ice or cooked food from the kitchen. I opted for grilled branzino, shrimp and veggies. My family ordered the fried options. All cutlery and plating are plastic just fyi so it's a casual place. Also relatively loud Spanish music playing the entire time. not an issue but I did have to ask her to lower the volume because it was only 5 pple in the entire restaurant and I couldn't hear our convo at the table over the music. The timing of when the food came out was interesting so fried food first. I was waiting for my grilled food for another 10 mins and the rest of the dishes came out separately within 5-10 mins of each other. The fried food was not fresh but frozen. When questioned, the waitress said everything was fresh we can tell it was not. To preface we eat seafood often so we can absolutely tell. It would've been fine but the shrimp itself was tasteless, soggy/moist under the batter and the batter was falling off because of it. I would dare say the shrimp was pre cooked and frozen before it was fried. No flavor and chewy. My mom and grandma said the fish was okay it had a very fish stick look to it but no real complaints about the fried fish. (Whiting and catfish) My grilled food was just okay. The vegetables were solid I ate that with no issues, onions, peppers and eggplant. The branzino was a good texture asked for it to be butterflied but no real flavor. I had to add salt and pepper for taste. The shrimp was also okay but nothing to write home about. I wasn't super impressed but it was okay. Not sure if I would come back until I hear there's some growth culinary wise.

Nice place on really busy street. Friendly service. Pick your seafood and it'll be cooked anyway…read moreyou want it. So, we had fried calamari, mussels in wine, (cod) fish and chips, grilled salmon and potatoes. Nothing was disappointing and definitely filling. Since it's only open a month, it still needs to get some kinks out, but the concept is well worth checking out. No doubt I'll be back.

Finally got the chance to try this spot after living Uptown for a few years now (I'm late, I know!)…read moreI'm so happy to have a spot like this nearby. You can't tell how cool it is from the outside, but the space inside is so huge & unique. The different rooms showed the different vibes and uses for the space. Perfect for parties or any kind of celebration. Now for the food- 10/10. My bf & I only ended up getting a few appetizers and drinks which were filling enough. The duck mofongo was outstanding. We also got the duck bao buns which were delicious. I was referred to this place by a fellow foodie and love referring my friends when they're in the Bx. Looking forward to going back for a full dinner.

The restaurant is spacious with one sided booths. It did not open at the 12pm time advertised…read moreonline. It opened just after 3 and calling twice. We ordered the appetizer wings (approx 7 wingettes) They were deliciously crunchy with a delicious mango sauce. My daughter ordered the skirt steak. It was bland. I ordered the red snapper $42, very bland. I paid to try the mango sauce and chilli sauce neither helped. The rice and tostones were good. The Alchemist drink was a nice experience and flavorful. Overall the appetizers and drinks were great everything else not so good.

Stopped by with some friends late at night and ended up having a great time. The place has a cozy…read moreatmosphere with good energy all around. Even though it's not huge, it feels comfortable and lively. The lounge area was a nice spot to relax, enjoy some drinks, and hang out. Everything was well-prepared, and the staff made sure we were taken care of. Perfect spot for a chill night out with friends -- would definitely come back again!

Made a quick detour with my friends and stopped by to meet a group of friends who were already…read morethere. It was after midnight so we went to the lounge area. It was a very small place nothing crazy but a good vibe. Bajo mundo style lol. Drinks and hookah decently priced. Definately a good place to have a good time on a Friday night