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    Altesi Downtown

    4.0 (143 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Outdoor seating

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    Non alcoholic strawberry mojito
    Lisa L.

    Came here for restaurant week on a Friday night with a friend. There was outdoor and indoor seating but I opted for the outdoor seating since it was a nice day. I started off with a non alcoholic drink - I think it was a strawberry mojito. It was priced at $16, which is pricey for a non alcoholic drink. I also wish they had more non alcoholic drink options. The shrimp appetizer with the orzo www absolutely divine. It was probably the best tasting shrimp that I've ever had. The char, the flavoring, the texture all were done to perfection. I was so consumed with it that I forgot to share with my friend. I also had the shrimp with tagliatelle and it was also nicely flavored. The shrimp in this dish wasn't as good as the appetizer but it was still good. I generally like the ingredients for this dish so you can't go wrong here. Lastly I had the vanilla ice cream to close out the meal. All of this for $40 was worth the money. I'd highly recommend! Just two things I would look into which is to offer more non alcoholic options and also have more than one bathroom for each gender, especially for the female restroom. But otherwise I had a great time and stayed for close to 3 hours.

    Menu
    Josh W.

    If you're looking for quality Italian food look no further than Altesi Downtown! Located in the heart of Soho, this place does everything right. A warm ambience, great staff, and a large menu make it a perfect spot for any occasion! It has the only wood burning pizza oven in Soho so don't sleep on the pizza! The Antipasto Altesi was also a highlight! There's a reason they've been in business for nearly 30 years!

    Gnocchi con Melanzana e Mozzarella
    Karen C.

    The gnocchi was *chefs kiss. The mozzarella and eggplants were a nice addition. Loved the way the mozzarella melted and stretched as my pasta warmed it up. I also had the soup of the day, a lentil soup. Nice and hot and hit the spot. Went on a Friday evening, and it was pretty busy. The restaurant walls open, so you get fresh air even indoors.

    Interior
    Angela F.

    Reserved for dinner around 6:45PM and it was surprisingly not crowded for a Saturday night! Not a huge con but it was pretty cold that day but they kept the door open so I was freezing throughout my meal. I noticed the table next to me was also cold because they were wearing their puffer/down jackets even while eating LOL. We ordered: Polpo $23 Brussel sprouts with pancetta $12 Linguini $34 Tagliatelle $25 Pappardelle $28 The polpo came with one piece of octopus tentacle and a potato salad. It was pretty okay! The sauce on it was light and very citrusy. The brussel sprouts were my favorite! It's crispy and you can lightly taste the pancetta on it. The pasta came in a decently sized portion! It wasn't too salty. The lamb was soft and the pasta had good texture. It came with ricotta cheese and I felt like it was the perfect touch. Who can resist more cheese on their pasta?? Overall, food was decent and prices were OK. I just wish I wasn't shivering throughout my whole meal so I could've ate a little more comfortably.

    Emily F.

    I wasn't a fan of the pasta I got but the drinks are good, and the servers are polite. I liked the Caesar salad appetizer as well.

    Lobster. Shrimp, scallops, cuttlefish
    Erin H.

    Always fabulous. Went with friend and got pastas and fish and look forward to returning

    Joy S.

    Located right on Spring Street, Altesi is easy to get to and with its corner location offers a very large outdoor seating area. We popped in on a Sunday around noon and brunch was in full swing. Fortunately we grabbed a table outside without a wait. Lovely outdoor tables and seating areas, if the is weather is nice, definitely take a seat outside. We skipped the brunch menu and opted to share three items off the regular menu. A sampling of the three oysters that were offered that day, Carpaccio di Manzo and a lobster asparagus salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. It was a lot of food, but it was light and didn't leave us feeling overly full. Great oyster selection, all three were thoroughly enjoyed. The carpaccio was melt in your mouth tender and well accents. But the asparagus lobster salad was the standout. Not only was it beautifully plated but the flavors were perfect together. There was also no shortage of lobster. Service was a little slow, they seemed to maybe be a little understaffed. That said, it wasn't slow enough that we got frustrated and the staff was very courteous. It can get a bit expensive when you start ordering multiple plates, but the pricing is on par with similar restaurants. Definitely a place we would go back to, it also is definitely a great place to grab brunch.

    Lamb
    Arshey R.

    Went here for restaurant week and it was disappointing. The food plating was beautiful but the taste was not that great. Starting with the burrata, very standard, everything that you expect burrata to taste like minus I think the raisins or something that was in it. Next the lamb, super soft texture but not very flavorful, pretty bland and the veggies were also quite bland -not the onions tho, they were great lol. We didn't even arrive that late but they had already sold out of the desserts for restaurant week so I settled for a raspberry dessert. This was the best part of the meal and I dont even like raspberry so I ate around it. I mean, my expectations weren't high to begin with but my friend's was and she was pretty disappointed. It was great to try but wouldn't come back again.

    Lobster linguine
    Queenie R.

    Food at Altesi was amazing. From appetizer to desert 10/10. Me and my friend enjoyed every bite and even my cocktail drink "lychee martini" was sooooo good! I know there's tons of restaurants in nyc but I would highly recommend this place.

    Deceiving sign! $30 boozy brunch + the price of your entrée $16. Not worth it!
    Madeline A.

    WAYYYY OVERPRICED!! This review is for their $30 bottomless brunch. MOST expensive boozy brunch I've ever done and overpriced for what was offered. Be careful and make sure to read the menu carefully. The bottomless brunch is $30 (for DRINKS ONLY) and you must purchase a $16 entrée. I was under the impression you got drinks and an entrée for $30. So it was quite a surprise when we got the check. This surprise must be common because several servers were quick to run over to show us the precise wording on the menu. That being said, it was the MOST expensive boozy brunch I've EVER done! There were only 6-7 basic options to choose from and portion sizes were fairly small. The drinks were strong, but we had to ask for refills a couple of times....and there was no one else in the restaurant. I ordered the pizza which was thin crust with two over easy eggs on top; just average. My friend had the carbonara dish which she enjoyed. They offered complimentary bread which was served with some kind of hummus or white bean spread. Overall, I will not be back! I realize this is Manhattan and I am willing to pay for high quality food and service, but I do not think the quality of the food and the portion sizes were worth the prices. Skip it!

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    This neighborhood mainstay of many years is a great place for a tasty meal, great wine, and fantastic friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    4.4(888 reviews)
    1.9 miChelsea, Midtown West
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    I get the hype. The Focaccia and the Onion Torta - oh my. Those alone would bring me back here. The…read moreagnolotti was mouth watering. The Orata - so flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Tartufo - different than I expected, really unique version of tartufo that we enjoyed. Everyone found the food to be delicious. Service was also exceptional, Eleni knew the menu well and made some fantastic recommendations. The space is large and airy. Open kitchen. Wine bar in the elevator. Food tips: Focaccia. Onion Torta Drink tips: Ci Siamo Martini. Peace of Mind

    Came here off the street with no reservations on a Saturday. They were able to get us a table,…read morewhich was great. The restaurant is located upstairs. You can either take the stairs or the elevator. If you opt for the elevator, there's complimentary wine set up that you serve yourself. This would be great if the elevator took longer, but you are already there before you can finish pouring. I like that they have couches for you to sit at while you wait for your table. It's an open kitchen and you can see all of the action. The energy felt great here. We ordered the cast iron focaccia and Tuna Tonnato. The Focaccia is probably the best I've ever had. It was light and airy and not what a traditional focaccia would taste like. The crust had a nice crisp to it. It was brushed with olive oil and finished with salt. Just perfect and highly recommend. It came with a tomato chili sauce, which tasted good, but was not needed for this. We ordered the tuna to pair with the bread and it was a great combo. I ended up ordering the hangar steak and it was good. Full of flavor and the chimichurri sauce was a nice touch. Though, I would have like the taste of the beef to come out more. The marinade overpowered the meat IMO. My wife got the Rigatoni alla Gricia. I like the pasta and it was bouncy, but the dish was too salty though. We ended the night with the basque cheesecake and I have to say that it wasn't my favorite. The texture seemed off. Normally basque cheesecake is smooth and creamy, but this was a little lumpy like when you over cook eggs in a dessert. Overall, the service was great and the vibes of the restaurant was on point. The food didn't blow me out of the water, but it was good. I would come back here for the focaccia though.

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    Ci Siamo - Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building

    Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building

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    Fumo - Roni pizza

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    4.2(55 reviews)
    1.3 miChelsea

    It's hard to find affordable-ish dining in Chelsea these days but Fumo definitely hits that mark…read morewith mixing Italian fine dining and affordability. There are numerous locations now in the city but this was my first time going and I was definitely eyeing it for awhile. They do weekday lunch specials of $14 pastas, boozey weekend brunches for around $24/25(not including food), and $12 Sunday dinner specials on entrees as well as happy hours on weekdays from 4-7pm that include: $7 snacks, $8 wine, $5 beer, $9 spritzes, and $9 wells. I happened to come in for Labor Day Brunch on Saturday. We both said we were going to do unlimited but honestly could only finish about a pitcher of mimosa and they only charged us for the one pitcher was the nice part. I went with Carbonara Pasta and my boyfriend had the egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich with fries. I'm not gonna lie, I've never gone to aycd brunch and have not finished my food but I could not finish my entree it was so massive and filling. I haven't had a pasta this rich in ages and it was so so good and I am all for not having those skimpy little portions. He couldn't finish his sandwich either. I tried one of the fries and it was nicely battered thick cut wedge fries. Maybe I haven't been eating out alot lately but I was legit impressed. The staff was wonderful and thoughtful. The cafe in itself is very cute and Italian with black and white marble in the bathrooms, white marble bar top, hanging plants, interesting light fixtures. I'm definitely going to make a point to come back soon.

    The experience was very disappointing. The menu labels many items as gluten free, but I was told…read morethere's cross contamination. This means those dishes aren't truly gluten free for people with celiac disease or anyone who has to avoid gluten. When I pointed that out to my server, he just gave me a blank stare. I tried to explain why labeling those items as gluten free is misleading, but he seemed completely disinterested, even annoyed, dismissed what I was saying, and simply responded that the pasta is gluten free. I acknowledged that the server doesn't write the menu, but absolutely zero customer service skills. The service overall was lacking. Aside from taking our order, no one checked on us or came back to see if we needed anything. Our server was just hanging out chatting up the hostess. We had to request the bill from the manager & paid at the hostess stand. Before paying, I spoke with the manager and explained what had occured. He was more professional than the server, but he was still dismissive of my concerns and of the service we received. Management seemed happy enough to promote the "option". The food was okay, definitely not enough to make up for the poor service and handling of a serious dietary issue. Needless to say I will not be returning.

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    Fumo - Bathroom - cool design

    Bathroom - cool design

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    L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

    L'Artusi

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    0.6 miWest Village
    $$$

    L'Artusi opens reservations 14 days prior, and given its popularity, you must book immediately. Our…read moreparty of five managed to snag a table this past Saturday evening. The interior was completely packed, and the noise level was high enough for my smart watch to complain. To sample a bit of everything, we shared two orders of focaccia, four pastas, and one dessert. HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA - 10 Super bouncy with a bit of chew, this was probably the best focaccia I've ever eaten. It came generously drizzled with olive oil and alongside chopped peppers drenched in even more olive oil, which added a nice little kick. We highly recommend starting with this. TAGLIATELLE - 27 Out of the four pastas, this was my absolute favorite. I love the thin yet chewy texture of the tagliatelle, and the bolognese sauce was rich and hearty. Finished with just the right amount of Parmigiano, both the pasta texture and sauce were sheer perfection. PICI 'CACIO E PEPE' - 23 This was such a simple pasta, yet so delicious. It was incredibly creamy and cheesy, with hints of fresh black pepper flavor that blew standard at-home black pepper grinders out of the water. Despite it being the simplest pasta of the night, I enjoyed it immensely. RIGATONI - 32 This pasta was simple yet slightly innovative, featuring sausage paired with a broccoli-based pesto. There was a slight bitterness that was polarizing among our group. While this wasn't my favorite pasta, I appreciated the creativity. PERCIATELLI NERO - 35 This dish packed in more components than just pasta and sauce: plenty of crab, tomatoes, and crispy breadcrumbs on top. However, the combination wasn't very memorable. None of the flavors really stood out, and it was my least favorite pasta of the night. OLIVE OIL CAKE - 14 Served with a pile of golden raisins and fancy whipped cream, this ended up being a bit of a miss. The raisins were a bit too sweet, and the cake's texture was uneven -- some bites were soft and moist, while others felt dry. A couple of others in my group also felt the same way. Overall, I'd give L'Artusi a 4.5/5; it was mostly hits with a couple of misses. The pasta portions are quite small. Since each dish is primarily carbs and sauce, I'd imagine you'll likely need an appetizer or a pasta and a half to leave full. Still, I'd definitely come back for the focaccia, tagliatelle, and the cacio e pepe.

    L'Artusi had been on my list for a while, so I went in with pretty high expectations. Overall, it…read morewas a very good dinner, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It's obvious they use quality ingredients and the kitchen is technically very sound. The pasta in particular was cooked perfectly. Everything we had was good and well executed, but nothing really jumped out at me or felt especially memorable. There are several places around the city that I feel can deliver a similar meal and experience without quite as much hype. That's not to say I didn't enjoy L'Artusi, because I absolutely did. It just didn't separate itself from some of the other really good Italian restaurants I've visited. Service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and overall we had a very enjoyable dinner. Just one where my expectations may have been a little higher than the experience delivered.

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    Kitchen area

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    4.1(3k reviews)
    2.6 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

    The service was good and the food was generally tasty…read more The clams appetizer was a bit like an oysters Rockefeller and the sauce had a nice mild tartness to it. The carbonara had a great smokiness from the meat, and the risotto was cooked well as was most of the seafood in it. Both the carbonara and risotto had some inedible parts to it that were disappointing. The pancetta had small pieces of hard cartilage and the risotto had part of a shrimp shell.

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    Trattoria Trecolori - 2nd floor dining area

    2nd floor dining area

    Trattoria Trecolori - Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

    Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

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    Altesi Downtown - italian - Updated September 2026

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