04/13/2012
09:20 PM
Exceeded My Expectations!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Where do I begin... my husband suggested this beautifully appointed restaurant, owned by celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich to celebrate my birthday. We arrived at 6:30pm (Friday night) as per our Open...
04/09/2012
07:40 PM
a mixed experience
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
So we were two adults with reservations for 8 pm on a Saturday evening. Interactions with staff on the phone ahead of time were very friendly and professional. Our table was ready when we got...
04/05/2012
11:08 AM
Major disappointment compared with past visits.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
Can't explain it but man, what a contrast between this recent contact and past experience there. Flat food and disinterested service.
03/26/2012
03:43 PM
Wonderful
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
You might wonder after a restaurant has been around 30 years, with a celebrity proprietor whose name alone can fill the establishment, whether the quality of the food and service would still be...
03/26/2012
02:37 PM
Busy but fun
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lidia Bastianich's authentic Italian, a great choice for pre or post theater meals. Be sure to make a reservation, no matter how small your party. Prices are reasonable for midtown and it has a...
03/22/2012
09:09 AM
Gourmet food served in style
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Delicious, above-the-ordinary, Italian food served with style and grace. Not a cheap restaurant but you will get your money's worth if you appreciate fine food.
03/12/2012
11:01 PM
Excellent Restaurant
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
The candela pasta, branzino, and pear ravioli, are all amazing!!! Casey or Josh at the bar will take care of you. Lidia is a culinary Goddess and Fortunato is amazing, the burrata with the egg is also...
03/02/2012
12:23 PM
The absolute best restaurant in Manhattan.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
My husband and I had lunch here during Christmas. We walked in and were immediately received one of the most welcoming greetings from a host and hostess. We were quickly seated (went early without...
02/13/2012
07:04 PM
Wonderful experience.... Wonderful Food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We arrived after matinee... and found that Open Table had been hacked again and our reservation was cancelled... the staff was pleasant, reassuring and seated us immediately.... the service was...
02/04/2012
08:55 AM
The food's great but is it worth the wait?
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
Reservations here only get you a place at the bar to wait an extra hour or more for your table. And they could care less. But the maitre'de makes up for it with an extra serving of rude.