05/16/2012
09:30 AM
Over hyped
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
We fell for the PR blab. It was a cold night and living 3 doors away enticed us to Crispo.
Seated next to the bar at the front it was noisy and chilly as the front door was constantly left open by...
05/03/2012
08:35 PM
Under the radar. But among the best.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Crispo is one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC without even trying. I've been to all the big-name, high-p.r.- driven places and it's among the best. Compare it to restaurants twice its price for...
04/28/2012
08:28 AM
You feel like your in Italy
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
It was very vibrant and alive .The food and service was excellent. This was our second time there.
The menu has something for everyone and the chef is outstanding .My bucatini was cooked perfectly al...
04/27/2012
10:46 AM
Tasty food - but a little ordinary
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
My wife and I enjoyed an early eening meal here - smotth service good food but nothing special.
Staff were rented and rather mechanical...
04/21/2012
05:55 AM
its a taste of heaven
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW. I've had Italian food, but every time I go here I fall in love all over again. Fantastic food, fantastic service and great ambiance!
04/20/2012
03:34 PM
Nice atmosphere, good service, average food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
My wife and I went for dinner. The inside is nicely decorated and comfortable. Service was very attentive and friendly. The caprese salad appetizer was good. The tomatoes and mozzarella were very...
04/18/2012
01:26 PM
A hidden gem
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We found this restaurant throught the tripadvisor app, while we were a little lost.
The outside may seem a little dark, but the true gem is hidden inside.
We first thought that the restaurant was...
04/18/2012
05:16 AM
Wonderful meal at Crispo
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We just had a fabulous meal at Crispo. Food was delicious, particularly zucchini flowers as an appetizer. Atmosphere is crowded and a bit noisy, but is what you expect on a Friday night. Highly...
04/17/2012
02:56 PM
Been here half a dozen times - love each visit
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I first went to Crispo 3 years ago and had a wonderful experience. Since then, I've been back another 5 times and each visit has been equally wonderful.
I've had the Carbonara repeatedly and it's one...
04/16/2012
11:34 AM
Tremendous Italian food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Humble looking frontage beckons one in to a larger older building bustling with workers and eaters. It's 'old building' cool, with lots of wood and objects here & there. However, the reason to go back...