Disclaimer: went here purely for the bar, which was nicely chill with an excellent bartender who is clearly used to business people coming here for dinner, but didn't mind us stopping by for a drink and eventually a snack. Vibe is pretty much exactly what you'd expect from a nicer but still reasonably priced Italian place in Manhattan, and the food, while solid, was not particularly memorable. Again the disclaimer, we were here for drinks and not the food, so not a complete evaluation of the experience here. read more

Ulivo - Salsiccia arrosto (pork sausage) and polpette di vitello brasate al pomodoro (veal meatballs). - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I can report that I ate every bit of this. It was delicious and the hazy IPA went down really well too. I love sitting here at the bar and Alfredo is awesome. Every time I come for work, I like how easy and inviting the space is as well as excellent service at the bar and overall. Love that I found this awesome place and highly recommend for anyone who wants to grab a quick drink after work or just in neighborhood in general. read more

Ulivo - Spicy Sausage fusilli + peas - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place has a very comfy and cozy vibe. I come here a lot with my family and they always find a table for us even with a big baby stroller - despite no reservations. Always very accommodating, nice and friendly. They remember us each time and treat us with lots of care. The pizzas are refreshingly very Italian! None of this crispy undercarriage and crust that's very specific to New York pizza. Many Italian restaurants tailor to New Yorkers and make their pizza crispy. I would recommend the margherita and diavola pizzas but I plan to try them all. The complimentary bread and dip is yummy! Made with lentil, olive oil and capers. The pastas are also fresh and taste homemade. The chefs in the kitchen are very experienced. They also have a bar up front where you can just order bites. Overall, it's a great place for a family dinner, intimate date night and good traditional Italian. read more

Ulivo - Insalata Verde (with avocado) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came in for a quick dinner before going out to pride. I feel like the inside of this place is nice and super charming. Our server was cool, but she did mess up my wine order, even though place was a bit empty and took a while to fix it. I opted for the tuna pasta. The pasta itself was delicious, but the tuna was EXTREMELY fishy. Like something that came out of a can. Would not recommend. We also tried the ravioli which was tasty and a way safer option. Overall, feel like there are better Italian places around and would not recommend. read more

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Our menu this evening is not a reflection of whats currently on the menu. We had a special curated dinner with a special menu from the chef. First off - every dish was exceptional! Bursting with flavor and the presentation was beautiful. The wine pairings were amazing perfect as well. The establishment is a nice vibe- energy in house was great, each table was nearly filled so reservations are recommended. I love the open kitchen where we can see what's going on. You can clearly tell the kitchen staff takes extra care for each dish. The staff was very lovely and friendly and we especially liked the quick visit from the chef. Highly recommend! read more

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Went here for a work dinner and everything ordered was delicious! I ordered the Rigatoni Carbonara, which was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. I will say that certain pieces of the guanciale were a bit too salty for my taste but overall still good. Also ordered the Italian Liberty Libation cocktail (I think that's the correct name). We ordered calamari, fried zucchini, and the caprese salad to start, and every plate was wiped clean. I'll definitely be back when I'm in NYC :) read more

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Ulivo had been on my list of Italian restaurants that make their pasta in house. Since I was going to be in the Nomad area where the restaurant is located, I reserved a table for dinner. Walking into the restaurant, you notice the beautiful dining area, simply decorated only with lights lining the green walls and the wooden ceiling that was preserved from an earlier time. We felt like we were in the dining room of an old farmhouse in Italy. We were greeted by the host and walked to a very comfortable corner table, the waiter was very nice. We started with a simple salad, lettuce, fennel and tomatoes lightly tossed in a mild olive oil and the calamari, sweet and moist in a light batter served with house made mayonnaise sauce. For the pasta, had the tagliatelle with an oxtail ragu. A very light crushed tomato sauce with bits of oxtail meat. The tagliatelle though served al dente was soft and velvety. The other pasta dish was ricotta filled ravioli. For dessert had chocolate and hazelnut gelato. read more

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Food (1 of 2 stars): I ordered the cannelloni for a main and it was really good! I wish there was a bit more, volume wise, but for the amount you do get in the dish, it was packed with flavor! Forgot to mention, but we got the zucchini appetizer and were pleasantly surprised by that! Service (2 of 2 stars): Multiple servers/employees came up to us and kept checking in on us and getting us water. They were all super helpful and I never had a moment where I felt like I was looking for a waiter when my table needed something. Our server was also helpful giving us recommendations when ordering. Food came out quick and courses had a good cadence between each! Ambiance (1 of 1 star): I really like the ambiance of the restaurant; it wasn't too dark or too loud which are things I don't like from other restaurants. I'd definitely come back here. There's lots of other things on the menu that I would like to try! read more

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Came in on a Thursday evening around 5 and it was pretty quiet. Oxtail pappardelle was solid; very filling and hearty. It fulfilled my pasta craving for sure. Tiramisu was yum. Service was excellent. read more

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I got the Funghi fettuccine and the flavor was okay, did have to add some spice and pepper to get more of a flavor. I also got the pizza, the pie was thin and crispy and not too oily. read more

Ulivo - Fettucine ai funghi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very nice and not too fancy. Food was excellent. We had the Mafaldine Pasta with pistachio pesto (it must be popular because the tables on both sides of us had it as well), and the Calamari. The pasta was slightly Al Dente--so perfect--with just the right amount of pesto. The calamari was perfectly fried and delicious without any sauce! Paired with a nice by-the-glass Vermentino, it was an outstanding meal. The staff was a bit harried due to a large party coming in, but they handled it well. read more

Ulivo - Mafaldine Pasta with Pistachio Pesto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This was my second time here. The first time I had the oxtail pasta a did not really enjoy it that much. This time I came back and shared their three specials - all oh which were delicious and should be on their permanent menu. One was a ravioli with heirloom tomatoes and truffle. The second was a pork shoulder ragu - my fave. The third was a grilled salmon on top of a bed of sautéed spinach and puréed zucchini. read more

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Came here for Friday night dinner with a friend, such a cute romantic spot. The host was super welcoming and everyone was just so nice. The gnocchi was so soft and pillowy and the sauce was so rich. The martini was perfect, great ratio of vodka and brine and the perfect amount of olives. Def recommend for date night! read more

Ulivo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 stars Ulivo had been on my list for a while, so, when my friend recommended it for our group dinner, I was looking forward to giving it a shot. The restaurant was an upscale rustic kitchen with wooden, farmhouse-style dining tables and walls decorated with antique cheese graters and cork screws. The staff and atmosphere were cozy and inviting. We began our experience with crusty bread that seemed a bit stale. The toasted slices were served with a soupy lentil sauce that had a nice flavor. I ordered the Nothing to Declare cocktail, because I was thrilled to see that it included so many of my favorite components - mezcal (Siete Misterios), Aperol, Chinola Liqueur (passion fruit), spice, and pineapple, as well as Heering Cherry Liqueur, orgeat, and lemon juice. The magenta-colored beverage tasted like a smoky fruit punch, and I loved its uniqueness. We also shared two appetizers - meatballs and a fried burrata special. The meatballs were made from veal and were braised in a tomato sauce. The delicate spheres were delicious, as was the seasoned marinera. The meatballs were actually the highlight of my experience! The burrata special included a massive ball of the gooey cheese that had been deep-fried, topped with lean prosciutto, and served in that same heavenly marinera sauce. I was glad that the four of us shared this dish, as it would have been way too much for a single person! It was a very indulgent item, but I found it surprising that the cheesy center of the ball was cold, while the rest of the dish was warm. Though I rarely order pasta in a restaurant, most of theirs were homemade, so I thought it would be the right choice on that occasion. I went with the Pappardelle with Braised Oxtail Ragú, after seeing so many positive reviews for it. Unfortunately, I found it just acceptable. I thought that sauce could have used more meat and definitely much more seasoning, like black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, etc. It was too one-note. One of my companions had ordered the same thing and agreed with my assessment. Another friend had selected the Malloreddus pasta (dried, not fresh) with a sweet and spicy sausage ragú, and he had felt the same about his under-seasoned dish. The fourth person in our group, however, really enjoyed her pizza, particularly the thin crust. Even after all of that food, we each decided to order a dessert. My Chocolate Salami seemed dense when I was cutting it, but was remarkably light and cakey when I ate it. The chocolate slices were infused with crushed biscotti, rum, and coffee. The biscotti seemed more like ladyfingers, as they were very spongy. I really liked this fudgy dessert and found it much better than the Chocolate Pudding that my friends ordered, which tasted like the generic packaged version. I paired my treat with a decaf coffee, which was rich and delicious. My friends and I finally wrapped up our meal, being one of the last two tables in the place. The staff kindly let us converse without rushing us out the door. Ulivo might not have surpassed my expectations, but it still made for a laidback and fun evening. read more

Came in by myself 45 minutes before closing, I asked if they could seat me or if they were gonna close soon and the guy reassured me that it was fine. I wasn't expecting bread service so that was a nice surprise while I waited for my food and drink (which I didn't have to wait for long at all!) -- Loved the attentiveness of the guy refilling my water and the rest of the staff were very kind as well! As far as the decor/ambiance, I love low lighting and this place was very cozy feeling and super clean, I loved it and will be back. read more

Ulivo - Bucatini? I believe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Went here based off a referral from a colleague. We weren't disappointed at all. The food, service, and atmosphere were top tier. My wife had the days special, a lamb ragu in tomato sauce on fettuccine. I had the linguine and clams. Both were brilliant. When back in NY, we're sure to visit this restaurant again. read more

Food 7/10 An underrated gem located in NoMad with homemade pastas and refreshing drinks. I ordered the spicy sausage pasta, which was just okay, but my friend's vongole was delicious. Massive portions, but I couldn't finish and didn't particularly want to finish it, even as leftovers. The mezcal cocktail was pretty good though. Atmosphere 8/10 Very dark inside, and also quite loud. Bustling with activity. Tables were spread a good distance apart from each other. Cute bathroom. Service 8/10 Solid service, nothing wrong. read more

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Great experience at Ulivo. Host was very welcoming. They had a semi-private party in part of the restaurant, but the entire staff did their best to ensure that all customers were served well. Wine pours were ample and courses were timed out well, as not to be rushed. We had the roasted vegetable appetizer, which was quite large for 2 people. My wife had the branzino, which consisted of two large pieces. I had the mafaldine pasta with pistacchio pasta, which was very good as well. Great service and prices were not exorbitant either. Will definitely be back. read more

Everything about this restaurant is perfection. Stefano is the best waiter I've had in NYC and everything he recommended was brillant.

Food was delicious, and the ambience was beautiful. I sat at the bar to eat, and the bartender, Jennifer, was extremely pleasant. Great find!! read more

Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was just as amazing. Truly enjoyed my dish and the suggested wine pairing. read more

Ulivo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

always a classic has been here now for several years. the quality of their dishes is consistently outstanding, but the squid ink pasta is my favorite. It's rich, savory, and perfectly balanced .. easily my favorite item on the menu. service is great as well and it is a nice place for a date night. good wine selection. You can really taste the care and skill that goes into every plate. read more

We walked in here for dinner on a Sunday, and loved both the pizza and pasta (pic attached)! Then we went across the street to the Portrait Bar, which was another gem! read more

Ulivo - busiate con pesto alla trapanese and pizza san daniele - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We booked a table for three here on Christmas Eve early in the evening and came into quarter filled restaurant. The host also ended up as our waitress, but she was excellent. We had a fried burrata appetizer, which had slightly too much dough on it, but it was excellent. We had the Gnocchi, the oxtail tagliatelle and the squid ink pasta. The oxtail and gnocchi were incredible. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce excellent. The squid ink pasta was quite undercooked, but the sauce was good enough to keep eating. The staff, that seemed short at least one server, stuck there on Christmas Eve somehow managed to juggle an incredible amount of people, but that made the meal last longer than we wanted. We will visit again, not on a holiday, to see how it goes. I would recommend eating here. read more

Very nice ambiance in this Italian restaurant with good food and drinks in a quiet environment. Great place for larger groups or business dinners. read more

Great experience and dining time for my team while visiting NYC! Since we were a party of 8, the restaurant policy requires a card on file for parties of 6+ to ensure a cancellation fee of $15 per guest. Our reservation was set at 7:30 pm Tuesday night, and we were sat immediately when our party was fully assembled. The vibes were lively, fun, and great. The only issue was that our waitress disappeared for 10-15 minutes and another waiter took our menus to "restart the service" though we ordered appetizers and but no orders to kitchen for pasta nor drinks. We decided to go family style and we were quite full after the appetizers of fried eggplant, bread, pizzas and more. We ended up sharing 1 pasta between 4 people. The food was tasty, good portions, and traditional Italian with class. read more

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Lovely neighborhood spot with a cozy, modern ambiance. I've only ever had pasta as a main, but their pasta hits every time. My personal favorites are the bottarga pici and the oxtail pappardelle. Most recently, I got to try their carpaccio. The meat itself was exquisite, but I did find that most of the flavor came from the salad topping, but that's just a personal preference. They give you complimentary bread with a lentil dip, which is to die for, though I do wish the bread was warm. I went on Valentine's Day and they gave us a rose for the table, which was a sweet touch. The service here is always wonderful, and everyone is so kind and attentive, regardless of how busy they are! read more

Ulivo - Pici alla Bottarga di Muggine di Cabras - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Really cute Italian place on 28th! Stopped in on a Sunday night without a reservation and didn't have a wait. Got the artichokes with avocado and pistachios to start along with octopus carpaccio for a second app. For mains we got the cannelloni short rib ragu and the linguine with clams. I wanted to try the pasta with tuna but they were out. Everything was very delicious and portions were generous for a really decent price point! Service was quick and staff was very helpful! read more

Ulivo - Linguine and Clams - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Nice little Italian restaurant in Nomad! Servers were all very nice, my water was constantly refilled. I tried the Busiate con Pesto alla Trapanese ($25) - I have never had an almond pesto before, so I was very interested in trying this-don't expect your typical basil pesto! This is slightly more tomato based with crushed almonds. The pasta shape itself was also unique, I have never had pasta like this. My friend got the pork chop special ($50). Good Italian spot, I would be back if I were in the area! read more

Ulivo - Busiate con Pesto alla Trapanese ($25) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was terrible. Ordered the short rib ragu and it came in ground beef form. Tasted awful to the point that I couldn't eat it. The servers didn't even ask how everything was. I don't recommend going here to eat at all. read more

I came here randomly while I was here for polo classic. I came here without any reservation on a Saturday night in like may. It was off the late night like after 9 and I was able to be seated right away. I picked this place because it's close to my hotel and I wanted good pasta and this had good reviews. Well I was very happy with my visit! I loved the bread, service was great, food was fresh and I was very happy. The service was good with us being in aid attention to. The ambiance was grown, dim lighting and just a grown feel. I would come back again. read more

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Hidden gem off Broadway in Nomad. We left feeling that this place should be so much more popular than it is. Highly recommend the margherita pizza. Up there with the best in the city. Both pasta dishes were incredible. The ravioli special was buttery, and the truffle was just enough not to overpower the dish. The bottarga pasta dish was so garlicky and delicious - I didn't want it to end. The service was top-notch as well. We walked in on a Tuesday evening. Will definitely be back to try more. Cute, date night vibe read more

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This place is great. Pastas were amazing. Specially the truffled ravioli special and the pappardelle. The ambiance is great and romantic--perfect date night spot. Service was attentive and quick. Would highly recommend! read more

Ulivo - Pappardelle Fresche con Brasato di Coda alla Vaccinara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent Italian restaurant right off 5th Ave ... we were told about it by the owner of a place in Kona Hawaii walua social which is also a superb place! Great pastas and appetizers at both places and the servers are all marvelous! Mohammed and Enzo the manager were the best...we'll be back to both! read more

It's not an Italian restaurant ,they think if they put Italian names on it and it's Italian. All pizzas and pastas do not have meat. They don't know how to cook we ordered 5 different pastas: 1st was undercooked, 2nd too salty and 3rd too dry, the last two were fine but not amazing. It's too expensive for shitty food with no meat on it. Service was bad, waiter just took our order and most of the time busser was taking care of us and he gave us wrong food because waitress didn't mention who ordered what. Looks nice but food and environment not worth the money at all. read more

Ulivo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've been searching for good battarga in the city and happened to come across this restaurant in my neighborhood. I can't believe I haven't gone here sooner as it was amazing, and the service was great. Such a warm and cozy restaurant with amazing options. We got the calamari, olives, margherita pizza, and Pici alla Bottarga di Muggine di Cabras (battarga pasta). Will definitely be back! read more

Ulivo - Pici alla Bottarga di Muggine di Cabras - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Not much on the menu at Ulivo will surprise you-- they serve a really standard menu of Italian classics, like salad, pizza, pasta, and antipasti. Sometimes, that's exactly what you want, like a nice bowl of comforting pasta, a glass of aperol spritz, and some good conversation, which is why I found myself at Ulivo one recent evening. Reservations were not needed as the dining room sat mostly empty on the night I visited. The space was beautifully decorated, and in the empty space in this prime location already had me suspecting the food was probably pretty lackluster, which turned out to be true. I was dining with someone who is Italian and likes to judge a restaurant by their most basic dishes, so we ordered a margherita pizza and pappardelle fresche con brasato di coda alla vaccinara (oxtail ragu), and a basic, arugula, parmesan salad. Sometimes basic dishes will taste amazing if the kitchen knows what they're doing, but everything we had lacked any punchy flavor, so much so that we left food on the table-- a rarity for me. I did enjoy the wine selection and my aperol spritz was pretty solid. I'd come here for a drink and maybe an appetizer but would save a full meal for elsewhere. read more

As a devoted bucatini fan, I had the most delicious meal here. Maybe I was starving after hours of shopping but I inhaled my plate of pasta with some friends. read more

Ulivo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great place we made a later reservation and they took there time with us and didn't make us feel rushed. This was our last dinner in NYC for our vacation. Servers were all kind and friendly. The bartender even brought me the bottle of the wine I was drinking so I could take a picture of it. read more

Ulivo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The staff is very accommodating to food allergies. The food is very good. I ate a menu made for our large group. The dishes were traditional real Italian, not Italian-American. The restaurant can get very busy during dinner service but the staff is very attentive. The ambiance is low light with candles on the tables, dark wood. Clean restrooms. read more