An absolutely fantastic dining experience. Came with a group of 4 celebrating a birthday dinner. The ambiance is perfect for a date night. Music and decor sets the mood for an "elevated casual" vibe. Everyone at my table enjoyed their food. Servers were very attentive. Perfect restaurant in the city to receive a top-rated experience. read more

Vallata - First course - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Booked ahead for dinner on a Thursday night for 4 people. I liked Craft back in the day and had been keeping my eye on this offshoot. I tried: + Crispy artichokes + Whipped ricotta + Paccheri + bucatini cacio e Pepe + skirt steak + Gemelli - too salty + Olive oil cake + Buona notte amaro Absolute best bites were the artichokes and the paccheri. Also really liked the olive oil cake. Gemelli was too salty, but the bucatini was good. The dining room feels like an afterthought - oddly placed open kitchen and bar. I think it used to be a private dining room for Craft but don't quote me. Overall solid, but not incredible. read more

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Wow. We were blown away by the food here. Every bite was more delicious than the last. It was hard to decide on a favorite with every morsel so full of flavor. The Focaccia had figs and rosemary and was the perfect amount of both softness and crispiness. The pizzas are fresh made to order and the quality shows, it was soft and the dough was so tasty. The crispy artichokes with the garlic aioli are a must. We also really enjoyed the cacio e pepe arancini, they were so tasty. The sea breem was cooked perfectly with a crispy skin that was packed with flavor. Service is excellent. We had such a wonderful, fun experience. Everyone was attentive. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. We will definitely be back as this spot has now become one of our regulars! Food tips: really can't go wrong with anything here but to narrow down a few must tries - crispy artichokes, Focaccia, pizza. read more

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Excellent summer 2025 restaurant week menu! Highlights: whipped ricotta, chickpea salad, paccheri, campanelle, sea bream They even had great deals on house cocktails ($12 I believe) and $35-40ish bottles of house-pick wine read more

Vallata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went for NYC restaurant and had an amazing 3 course dinner for $45. Two of us shared crispy artichoke, Italian salad, sea bream, pork shank, olive oil cake and chocolate panna cotta. Everything tasted great. Seating was a little tight and drafty. But would go back to try regular menu. read more

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An enjoyable restaurant. It seemed like a date restaurant perhaps. A little stuffy perhaps and truly a training ground for our server. Service was not slow, perhaps just a bit awkward. We had the WHIPPED RICOTTA with Delicata Squash, Pomegranate and Sage - delicious Crispy artichokes - delish Sea bream - delish Eggplant Parmesan - fine read more

I was wholly impressed with Vallata. I booked a table for an early dinner on my birthday. From the moment we arrived I was greeted so warmly and wished happy birthday by numerous employees. We had a nice table tucked in to a corner where we had a view of the kitchen and could sit next to each other on the bench seat. Our primary server, Luis, was helpful and lovely. I was impressed with the way the whole staff seemed to work together to serve, bus tables, ask if we needed anything and talk with us. I really have to say the service was superb. Shoutout to Chris who not only tended bar but worked the floor and to the lovely hostess whose name I wish I had gotten. But really the whole staff was just A+++. We shared the crispy artichokes (outstanding) and the cacio e Pepe arancini (where the fried parsley was especially unique and delicious) to start. I had the eggplant parmesan which reminded me of an eggplant dish I had in Venice -- but better. My husband had the ricotta cavatelli which was also great. For dessert I had the olive oil cake accompanied by lemon curd and --wait for it -- rosemary gelato. I was skeptical about this gelato, but it turned out to be a wonderfully fantastic surprise! My husband had the Apple Crostata which was also fantastic. The limoncello was a perfect way to end the meal. I was told by my husband that I can't shave off a star for Chef Tom not being there himself. So, I won't. Fair enough. But I'm still hoping I catch him another time. read more

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I went to this new Italian restaurant by Tom Colicchio recently with a group. The staff was friendly though it took a while to bring out a second dish for a few folks who ordered late so they brought out an extra thing of their focaccia which was very nice of them. The place does not look too big from the outside but the inside has ample space and they have a nice open kitchen in back. They have a nice special called the Pasta e Vino consisting of your choice of one of their pastas with a glass of wine for $33 which is a nice deal outside of the bucatini cacio e pepe as the rest of the pastas are in the upper 20s which everyone else went with which was a choice of a red blend or a lighter sweeter white I believe for that night. I decided to get a cocktail instead regrettably and went with the Sardinian Sour for $18 from their amaro section with Nonino, myrto, lemon, and egg white. Amaro Nonino is one of my favorite amari as it has a light bitter orange bitterness with a touch of sweetness but I really couldn't taste much of that here as oddly the cocktail was sweet. I'm not sure if it was the combination of the amaro and the egg white but for a sour cocktail, it was more on the sweet end and not really a negroni nor that much balanced. It was tasty but not what I expected at all and I wouldn't bother next time with a cocktail and go with their deal. I split otherwise two bowls of pasta with someone else. Better of the two (though with a much worse photo) was the Ricotta Cavatelli with short rib, pine nuts, and raisins for $29. This had stronger flavors and a good amount of the very tender short rib. There was occasional crunch from the pine nuts and the raisins added a bit of sweetness. The only other time I've seen raisins in a pasta dish was at Norma Cucina Siciliana so it was interesting seeing this here. The pasta as with the other pasta was cooked properly al dente with a little bit of a bite. The other pasta was the Espresso Tagliatelle with lamb sugo, tomato, and mint for the same price $29. The pasta had good texture and had a faint maybe slightly bitter taste from the espresso which was unique. Again, there was plenty of meat (in this case the lamb sugo/sauce) and the little bits of fried mint were novel as well. This was also a tasty dish though as I like stronger flavors, I preferred the Cavatelli but both had their own merits with this being more unique by comparison with the mint and espresso. I got a side of the Broccoli Di Ciccio for $16 with garlic confit, chili, and lemon which was very tasty. The broccoli was grilled almost to the point of charring which is definitely my preference for both texture and flavor. The garlic flavor was quite strong and delicious and there was a little bite from the chili. This was a tasty side dish and I would recommend it to share. Someone ordered the Rosemary & Olive Oil Focaccia with Balsamic for $7 which is also available with some toppings for $5 extra. As noted above, they eventually brought out some extra and I had a piece and the focaccia was very good being not to oily with a fluffy texture and I think it came with three pieces. One other person had the Mafaldine with mushrooms & brown butter (for the same $29 price tag) which they said was outstanding and other people enjoyed their pasta from the Paccheri to the aforementioned Bucatini Cacio e Pepe. No one bothered with a secondi instead and no one got dessert though the plum crostata looks good. This is a pretty solid pasta place with a good wine and dine deal. They give enough meat to at least partially justify the price point and the pasta was cooked properly. The side dish was excellent as well. The only thing that was really at fault was the cocktail which was neither sour nor a negroni in any shape or form but at least it was tasty. Low but solid 4. read more

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Went here on a referral & It was restaurant week. 10/10 on everything!!! Pants was fresh hot and delicious, drink were made by mixologist!!!! Service was super attentive and not over touchy at the table. I do wish there was a protein for the cacio pipe. I did stel some fennel sausage from my Date. And It was absolutely amazing! Only thing I wasn't expecting was the spicy aftertaste on the strawberry Gelato Can't wait to come back here. Ps they have a dope happy hour $12 spritzes, negronis, martinis & manhattans $10 glasses of regional Italian wine accompanied by chef's choice bar snacks. Happy drinking!!!!!! read more

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This is my humble opinion I wasn't asked to write a review nor am I getting compensate for this opinion. This place is top 3 of my restaurant I wasn't going to order a Main dish after I had hands down the best salad ever I had the chickpeas salad. It is to die for and a must have I had the red snapper Now here's the beauty today is the last Sunday before lenting season is over I managed to have great Italian dinner while not having pasta dairy nor alcohol Yet I'm so happy it felt like I had all of that. Here's the best part the bill was way below what I expected. I'm a believer. I don't usually do Manhattan since I'm Brooklyn all day every day. They're going to see me again Great food great music great atmosphere great staff love everything about this place. The chef is awesome read more

In almost five years I've never had a disappointing experience or tasted anything remotely unsatisfactory. I always have a lovely time, the staff are friendly, knowledgable and professional, the service is thoughtful and authentic, and the vibe is welcoming and comfortable Hands-down my favorite Italian in the city. read more

Happy to say we really enjoyed our dinner here. We had a reservation for restaurant week at the bar. When we arrived, the host gave us a bar or table option - we stuck to the bar... glad we did! Bartender was great. No fuss, really cool, but of character, involved in our night but just the perfect amount. Good was delicious!!! So many options on the restaurant week menu, almost feels as if they offered the whole menu? Loved everything we got. Drinks were great too - if you like a Negroni, try the barrel aged Negroni on the menu. We'll be back - great little spot. read more

Vallata - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came for restaurant week dinner and it was a great deal (three courses for $45), one of the best restaurant week dinners we have had. The food was superb, they serve their regular menu items (they don't invent dishes just for restaurant week) and the portions were solid (the same size I imagine they serve with their dinner menu). The service was fantastic, friendly and attentive staff all around. Our water glasses were never empty and they cleared our plates and utensils between courses. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and complete with a full bar and open kitchen. We started with the focaccia and tomato conserva which was very tasty (not part of restaurant week but it was so good we got a second order of focaccia). We had the cacio e pepe arancini which were absolutely delicious and slightly spicy and the whipped ricotta as appetizers. For entrees we ordered the lumache bolognese and fluke oregonata. Both were very good and cooked perfectly, but the fluke was my favorite. For dessert we had gelato (chocolate stracciatella and vanilla) and sorbet (cranberry sage and mandarin cardamom). The gelato was extremely good and the mandarin cardamom sorbet was refreshing. It is a good spot for a nice date or dinner out and based on our experience we will definitely be going back! read more

I came here for NYC Restaurant Week 2024 dinner, and it later turned into a work reunion of former colleagues. It was great catching up, and the ambiance is very welcoming. There was a slight hiccup when checking in because, as I was enjoying my Occhi Vivaci spritz, I got two missed calls from the restaurant asking if I was I coming, lol. After that was resolved, the service from the staff was great, accommodating and knowledgeable. We all ordered from the restaurant week menu, and everything tasted awesome. They also had a wine special for $35 a bottle, and the red wine was so good. We started out with the cauliflower and olive focaccia. The focaccia was definitely fresh and so good, especially paired with the drinks ordered. For appetizers, we ordered the brussel sprouts with mint, lemon, and pecorino. The dish was refreshing as combined flavors and crunchy texture of the Brussel sprouts were perfectly balanced. The chickpea salad and soup (not pictured) were also ordered, and they enjoyed both items. For the main entrées, we ordered the skirt steak, cod, lamb, and personally skate. Everyone enjoyed their dishes paired with their red wine. Personally, my dish was small but very buttery and flavorful. For dessert, we ordered the cannoli bombolone and ricotta cheesecake. We all devoured our dessert, which masked the amount of red wine consumption. I will definitely return to this spot, especially for their pasta and wine special. read more

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Vallata is a very classy, but not at all stuffy, place to have a special dinner. It provides an intimate space with thoughtful service and outstanding food, and I wouldn't hesitate to return. We had a dinner reservation for the last night of Restaurant Week 2024. I usually hesitate to do Restaurant Week having had some sub-par experiences in the past - not so at Vallata. It felt like any other night would, just with the chance to eat more than we probably would have a la carte. The star of the evening was the arancini starter. While I've had arancini many times at other places, these were true masterpieces that were far beyond any other version I've ever had. Each had the most delicate, crispy shell encasing perfectly executed risotto and accompanied by a wonderfully spicy tomato sauce and fried parsley. I would go back just for these. As a note, herbs made many appearances throughout our dishes, which was a very refreshing, nice touch. Other highlights were our entrees, mussels for him and lumache with bolognese and rosemary for me. Both were excellent, and while my lumache risked being too simple or ordinary or a choice, it was truly a delight. We both chose the same dessert of custard, peaches, and a variety of accompaniments for flavor and texture, which was an outstanding finish to a wonderful meal. While I would have liked for the sake of the Yelp review to have pictures to post, it just didn't seem right to break the classy ambiance with my phone camera. Service was also outstanding. Besides the excellent service provided by the main person for our table, the mixologist delivered our cocktails himself, as did the pastry chef with our desserts. I always find that kind of teamwork adds an extra level of class and enjoyment, and I really appreciated it. Sitting close to the open kitchen added to the enjoyment even more. All in all, this was a true 5-star experience. read more

Great place with great service. Food was amazing. I highly recommend it. LUIS. The bartender was a lot of fun. I will be back.

Another Tom Colicchio establishment and it did not disappointment. We came here with kids for weekend brunch, it's $45 for two cocktails and two courses, an amazing deal on the city right now when anywhere reputable cocktail would start at $20. ​ They were able to make some delicious kids pastas, one in pomodoro sauce, one in butter sauce. Our kids devoured their pastas, and I personally thought it was yummy enough to be adult pasta. Our two entree pasta dishes were very well cooked, flavor was great, but I personally wish it were a little more al dente. ​ Service was attentive and warm. Decor is beautiful. Bathroom is spacious and clean. This is a slam dunk for lunch. read more

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02/28/23: This spot has been in my collection and my Seated List. Cute and cozy Italian restaurant. Greeted warmly and seated immediately. Plenty of seating available however within about 15 mins it started to be busy. Would recommend reservations. Our server Stephani was amazing. She was extremely friendly and highly knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. Drinks: I had a cosmo very yummy and strong. My friend had a Spaghetti Western.. very strong and spirit forward. Appetizers: Chickpea Salad with squid, shrimp and octopus not a fan of chickpeas but Stephani made it sound so inviting. Indeed it was, fresh seafood and it had a kick to it. Would have preferred it on mixed greens. Arancini, basically fried rice balls with a spicy to tomato sauce. Also very yummy. Mains: Malfadine with short ribs: yummy, good portion. Unfortunately it was very salty I tried to get through because it was so good. Couldn't do it I had them redo and it great. My friend had the steak..it was a bit on the rare side we sent it back and it came back how she liked it. One negative just having a steak with no sides and when asked for sides it was an additional cost. Dessert We shared a scoop of homemade passionfruit gelato.. deliciousness. All in all enjoyable dinner. read more

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My wife and I are big fans of Top Chef so we were really looking forward to dining at Tom Colicchio's Italian restaurant in Gramercy. We dined here with my daughter for Brunch on a Saturday just before Christmas and had a great experience! The restaurant is small and beautifully decorated. The service was excellent...attentive, and we weren't rushed at all. From our drinks to kick the meal off (the Bloody V was great), to the focaccia appetizer, to the entrees, all 3 of us loved the experience. Our entrée's included Lumache Bolognese, Fried Egg, Pancetta and Fontina on Ciabatta, and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. I had the lumache and thought it was fantastic, the bolognese was so good! I also had a taste of my wife's pancakes and thought they had a fantastic lemon flavor. If you're in the area, looking for a great meal, give Valatta a try! We didn't meet him, but our server said Tom is frequently there, so maybe you'll meet him! read more

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Came to try during lunch hour since now they open Wed to Fri for lunch. It was a bit slow since there was only one waiter servicing. Simple and cozy. :::Appetizer: Salad with Anchovy - a bit heavier on dressing but till tasty. Arancini - yum White Bean Soup - quite straightforward flavor, I enjoyed it but would be more fun with some other ingredients. :::Entree: Campanelle Pasta with Brussel Sprouts and Cranberry Beans - pretty good Ricotta Cavatelli with Short Rib - pretty good Hanger Steak Rare - a bit more cooked then rare but exactly what I'm looking for. A basic hanger Steak cut though. Overall pleasant lunch. read more

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I am a huge Tom Colicchio and Top Chef fan. I've also been craving cacio e pepe, so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to try Vallata on a recent getaway to NYC. The Mr. and I had a reservation and even though we arrived early, we were graciously seated by the hostess. Since it was before 6:00 p.m. we were able to take advantage of the pasta + house wine special for $29.00. We both chose the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe for our pasta choice, he had the red and I the white wine, and a shared order of the Veal and Ricotta Meatballs with tomato and grilled bread. There really is nothing simpler than cacio e pepe and in this case the sauce to pasta to pepper ratio, was perfect. This was exactly what I wanted and my craving was satisfied. There were three delicious meatballs that were as big as the palm of my hand. I was trying to save room for dessert so wasn't quite able to finish one. My loss equaled the Mr's gain, and he happily finished the other two + the rest of mine. The grilled bread was the perfect accompaniment to the tomato sauce at the bottom of the serving plate. Dessert was the ricotta cheesecake with candied orange and it was creamy, light and flavorful. We appreciated the great service, open kitchen, cozy ambiance, and delicious food. If we lived in NYC we'd definitely be regulars. read more

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From the moment I walked in the welcome and ambiance was impressive. We sat at the bar since we didn't have reservations and they were booked, but our experience at the bar was very nice. Now about the delicious food...appetizers chick pea salad, whipped ricotta yum. Entrees pasta with fennel & sausage and the eggplant parmigiana were both great. Desserts didn't disappoint. All served with friendly professional attention. What a pleasure, I recommend and will return. read more

Fun and kind service from the minute we stepped inside. Not too busy (which we like and appreciate) so we could hear each other talk :) the food was delicious!! Every bite was better than the next! Both pastas we got were cooked perfectly and flavored impeccably. Their $33 pasta and wine combo is a steal! Will definitely be back! Thanks for such a wonderful, yummy evening! read more

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Hi, we had dinner last night in you restaurant. Food was great, but service on the other hand was not . It took 35 minutes for someone to offer us drinks, one appetizer came wrong took another 10 minutes to get it while others were eating, main course was served to 2 people and third person had to wait 10 minutes to get his. It's a shame . I could have be a great experience place looked lovely and was delicious read more

I went here on a thursday night during restaurant week. First of all, I really like the casual setting with the open kitchen but it makes it a little confusing when you look at the price point. The bruschetta with marinated tomatoes was my favorite thing. YAY TOMATO SEASON AND CREAMY WHIPPED RICOTTA. The cacio e pepe was delicious and simple but a little to rich and fatty for my personal liking. The bread was a little bit too crunchy (aka burnt). The service was great but kind of weird. One of the bartenders kept saying happy birthday and they even wrote it on the dessert but it wasn't our birthday. I guess I was expecting a little more from a Tom Collichio restaurant. Nothing was terrible but you can find equally as good Italian food for a lower price point in NYC. I am still glad I tried it just wished there was a little more oomph. All i know is I NEED to learn how to make whipped ricotta. read more

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Had a wonderful experience for an impromptu weeknight dinner. Comfortable casual atmosphere with delicious food and great service. The dishes we tried satisfied all types of cravings and the pasta dishes were just perfect. read more

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Best Cacio E Pepe so far in town. Food was really good and drinks also made their points. I liked that was easy to get a reservation during the same day. Price: $50 (tip included) read more

Vallata - Cacio Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Service was excellent but the food was inconsistent, surprisingly. Rose wine from Sardinia was a real find, as was the panzanella - both delicious. Arancini were good, the eggplant focaccia was tasty, although the eggplant was applied with a very light hand and did not affect the flavor really. The shocker was that none of the pasta was al dente, and the risotto was nearly inedible with a gruel-like consistency and no flavor. I couldn't figure out what it reminded me of and the next day I realized - it was like it was made with Minute Rice. The paccheri with fennel sausage, leeks and rabe was the best dish of the table, as was the spaghetti with lemon and basil. Dessert was a chocolate caramel pannacotta and that was excellent. Server and manager (I think) apologized for the risotto, offered to replace it - but not sure why we would try it again given what was sent out to start with. It was removed from the bill, which we appreciated. But the meal was not at the level we expected from a restaurant in the Craft group. read more

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The service was excruciatingly slow, food was cold and there was no acknowledgement of poor service or restitution - the bartender/waiter was also condescending and neglected us read more

So sub par. There's so many Italian restaurants I wouldn't come here. They have a good deal of pasta with a glass of wine for $29, which is the one plus. Unfortunately the wine tastes awful (I got the white). I'm no wine snob, but I really didn't like it. The portions are normal for Italian restaurants. I got the cacio e pepe, and it wasn't super flavorful. Pretty bland. The service also was not great... it felt very chaotic inside with lots of people running around yet hard to get our waiter's attention. read more

Vallata - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is totally a wast of time. 1/10 overall Logistics 0/10 We had a 7:30pm reservation and wasn't seated till 8:30pm. The entry way is extremely small. When the restaurant is overly booked, the entry way is packed with angry and hungry customers. It was at least 15 customers who were in the same situation as us. They will keep telling you it will be only 20 more minutes. Eventually at 8:30pm we were seated at the bar, now even a table. Food 1/10 the pasta is very small portion with interesting fusion. My pasta might have some fruits (maybe blue berries). Portion is way too small. Bar staff 10/10 Christian at bar was amazing. He's the only highlight of this restaurant. He knew that all of his customers who got sent to him were hungry and angry and was able to calm and cheer up all of us. Oval - avoid it at all cost. Usually "fancy" celebrity restaurant, always a let-down. read more

Vallata - Ok pasta. Price is reasonable but the taste is subpar. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Tom Colicchio's first Italian restaurant right by Union Square is a great spot. With so much great Italian cuisine in NYC, it's hard to know what's really worth it or not. Vallata is great whether you're a party of 2 or 8! The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, and the general ambiance/decor is quite lovely. Not stuffy/fancy, but definitely nice! read more

Vallata - Calcio e pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

As longtime fans of Craft and Tom Colicchio, we were excited to try Vallata. Colicchio's first Italian restaurant started as a pop-up, but thankfully it is now a permanent restaurant. The menu is not huge, which is good because otherwise making selections would be even harder than it is. The food is simply delicious. The focaccia may be the best we have ever eaten. Do not skip it. The service is amazing. The cocktails are inventive as well. As for dessert, I have one word for you . . . BOMBOLONE. Eat, drink and be merry at Vallata. Thank you Chef Colicchio! read more

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Perfect food, service, and ambience. 10/10. Our server was so kind and knowledgeable. The food was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Wine matched to a T. read more

Restaurant week deliciousness! Amazing service! Sat at the bar and Christian was attentive, funny and let us enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. The arancini were amazing(just didn't get a pic) all the apps, entrees and desserts were also to die for. All the staff were also fun! Loved it and will definitely be back! read more

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This was the most wonderful meal and experience dining that I have had in a long time. The food was outrageously good. I feel like I have to be a better person this week to deserve such tasty treats. I had the whipped ricotta appetizer and the muscles - but I tasted every else (as one does) and the meatballs were moist and flavorful, the arancini melts in your mouth and don't start me on the gelato. it was amazing! The waiter, hostess and bartender were so welcoming and added to the meal with their suggestions and accommodations (thank you for just refilling my wine glass without me having to ask...it's like you knew me when I walked in the door) What a treat! I can't wait to go back! read more

This place is good, not great. And, with so many excellent Italian restaurants in NYC, it might not be my first choice in the future. We had the white bean soup, which was pretty good, and the lobster pasta and pasta with Brussels sprouts. Mine (the latter) was something I could've made at home for half the price that would've tasted about the same. Good service though! read more

I went to Vallata for a private even and the food was AMAZING .The service was good to I was offered many type of foods and the lighting wasn't to bright ,it was warm and I liked it read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE dining experience!! Amazing food, atmosphere, and service all around. Chef Phil is the best & I cannot recommend this place enough!! 10/10! read more

Really great food and service cool ambiance too. Would recommend to anyone who goes to Ny.