I came here for a Dinner in the dark experience and omg it was awesome! The food and atmosphere was…read moregreat. The only thing I could see improvement would be the amount of time served in between courses. It felt like it was a little too long of a waiting time. But I would do a blindfold dinner again. Everything was on point!

The prices are higher and the vibes are finer than your typical greasy spoon, but this IS Manhattan…read moreafter all...Everything gets bougiefied because that seems to be the only way Manhattanites can eat food. (*Eye roll*) Come in with those expectations, and you'll be on the path to enjoyment. Our group of four started with a plate of Curly Disco Fries. They were delish, esp with the bougie upgrades of fontina cream and chicken gravy. My only quibble was there wasn't enough gravy. Sigh. As far as entrees went, we were all happy with our orders. The Diner Plate came with all the breakfast classics cooked well. Both Eggs Benedict (one with smoked salmon, the other with avocado) were scrumptious--namely because of the substitution of latkes for classic English muffins. Whoever thought of this was GENIUS, and I hereby declare that all eggs benny should be served over latkes. Someone please notify the Jewish chef community #pleaseandthankyou. Honestly, the weakest dish was my own, the Pastrami Hash. While the pastrami was perfectly seared, there was too much vinegar added to the hash, making it painfully tart (and I love vinegar!). Wouldn't get this again. We finished with a slice of classic carrot cake, which was moister and richer than it had any right to be. Overall, a good spot for a somewhat affordable, casual lunch in a neighborhood that skews heavily toward mid, overpriced restaurants. The fact that they don't seem to care how long you linger is also nice, but that seems to be general chill vibe of this Arlo hotel.

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

Disclaimer: went here purely for the bar, which was nicely chill with an excellent bartender who is…read moreclearly 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.

Service ~Lis was great Food ~ fabulous…read more Ambiance ~ popular Recommend as reservations so not to miss your chance

I came here for a brunch meal with a friend and started with two of their seasonal drinks, the…read moreMaple Sea Salt Caramel Latte and Banana Bread Matcha Latte! Last time I went, I wasn't fond of their matcha, but it improved a lot so I love that they were receptive to customer feedback. My friend loved the caramel latte. We shared the Groovy Roasted Potatoes which were flavorful and served on top of a salty feta cream. I think I would've preferred the potatoes without the feta cream cause at times it overpowered the taste. The breakfast Egg Croissant sandwich was so gorgeous and we added avocado and bacon. It needed a bit of a sauce to help with the taste but it was good. I enjoyed their signature Steak Sandwich which came with lots of steak slices, a runny egg, and a salsa on the side. Everything here is farm to table and the service was great!

We came to Zia Maria for a late brunch/lunch situation on Saturday. The restaurant is beautiful and…read moreairy with a classic yet modern Italian feel. Reviews were promising so I was excited to try the food. I ordered the fusilli pesto pasta with a side of the garlic broccoli rabe. My pasta dish came with a small burrata on top. Instinctively I took a piece of that in to my mouth first and was met with the most rancid tasting cheese ever. The cheese was definitely not fresh and had a terrible smell on the outside. I moved this to the side to try the pasta which was honestly forgettable. There simply was not enough basil pesto in the dish, the sauce fell flat on taste and seasoning was nearly absent. The side of broccoli rabe was also so bad and forgettable. The stems were tough to chew, there was no salt and not a single speck of garlic in this dish. This is one of the priciest, grossest plates of pasta and vegetables I have ever had in the city. My friend ordered the eggs Florentine and said it was A-okay. Service was good and food came out on time but honestly I would not dine here again. They really need to step up their food quality if they want to continue doing business in the city.

No wait at this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon which was nice since we were seated right away…read more The waiters were super friendly and efficient throughout the meal - checking in with us and giving refills of drinks. The food though...was alright, Their fresh made bread with olive oil was delicious and a nice starter. The calamari was lackluster and lowkey tasted frozen vs home made. The meatballs for $18 was insane because the meatballs were literally bite sized! When it came out we were actually shocked. The pastas were tasty and flavorful though! We do wish it came with protein for the price, but it was still solid.

As soon as we sat down and had a few minutes to settle. Jose C. Came by to take very good care of…read moreus. He recommended wines and liquors that matches our flavor profiles and even recommended dishes to have while we were here. Definitely will come back again!

Really good handmade pasta in a fun setting inside Eataly. I had the bolognese, and my girlfriend…read morehad the mushroom ravioli. Both were delicious, and you could tell the pasta was freshly made on-site. I had a glass of Chianti, she had a Chardonnay, and both wines were very good. The seating is arranged around a bar-style counter, with the interior of Eataly surrounding it. It is not a traditional restaurant setup, but being in the middle of the bustling Italian marketplace gives it a cool, lively atmosphere and makes the experience more interesting. The service was friendly but on the slower side. There appeared to be only one server handling everyone, even though several other employees were nearby. It was not clear what they were doing or why they were not helping. Our server also seemed to struggle to make changes to the bill, both for another customer and for us. Despite those minor service issues, the food and wine were excellent. I would happily go back and try more of the pasta.

Less than 10 minutes walk from NY Penn Station. Went for Saturday brunch before a 2p matinee…read more Excellent food. Gorgeous presentation. Great service. Sit Outside when the weather is warm. Lobster croissant Mascarpone french toast Avocado toast with sunnyside up eggs Wine flight

I got the raspberry signature drink and it tasted like a raspberry shake with a hint of alcohol…read more They really mask the flavors so you're only getting the chocolate raspberry taste. Even my friend who isn't the biggest fan of alcoholic chocolate drinks enjoyed it. Vibes could be better but that's because we sat on the indoor outdoor section of the restaurant. Service was okay. You could tell they didn't want us to stay longer because we only ordered drinks at 10pm instead of food.

Came here for drinks. Bartender was great and their version of a Negroni was really fun and…read moredelicious. Need to come back to try other drinks and the food.

Visiting NYC for work and found myself craving a comforting bowl of pasta and a glass of wine to…read morewind down the evening. I was originally going to order in, but decided to stretch my legs and enjoy a solo dinner out--and I'm so glad I did! The food hit the spot, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive. While I can't say if it's the best pasta in the city, it was absolutely satisfying and exactly what I needed. I'll definitely be back on future work trips. A solid spot for a cozy solo dinner or casual night out! Just adding to this review. I just had the most amazing tiramisu.. my night is complete.

We had a wonderful experience! It was the perfect start to our family day, especially since we were…read moreexcitedly heading to our main event at Kleinfeld Bridal afterward. Our waitress, Eleni, was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and made excellent recommendations that enhanced our visit. The food and drinks were outstanding. I ordered the Fried Chicken Mac-N-Cheese along with an Arnold Palmer, and the mac and cheese was truly the best I've ever had! We were so impressed with Eleni's service that we made sure to share our compliments with the manager, who was also a pleasure to speak with. In fact, we even suggested opening a location in Houston, TX! We absolutely loved our experience and would definitely come back again. Such a cute and quaint place.

Since we had a party of eight this past Saturday for brunch, only a limited number of Manhattan…read moreestablishments could accommodate our group. Fortunately, The Grey Dog's Chelsea location had a large picnic table in the back (and yes, we had to make a reservation in advance). Even so, the seating was a bit tight and uncomfortable. FRIED CHICKEN & JOHNNY CAKES - 18 I wanted a mix of sweet and savory, so this option seemed like a good one. Each order came with two strips of fried chicken tenders placed on top of two large cornmeal pancakes, each bigger than my face. The fried chicken was heavily-breaded (perhaps a bit too much), with white chicken meat underneath that varied between juicy and dry The pancakes themselves were pretty forgettable, and I wasn't a big fan of the lemon ricotta or chili-spiced syrup on the side. Most of our group found their entrees pretty underwhelming. Additionally, service was really slow, and the kitchen forgot an order. Personally, I wouldn't return, especially with so many other great options within two minutes walk away. Edit: Owner pointed out that their chicken is not breaded. What I meant is that the chicken is heavily-battered. Sorry!