Ordered: Kaiso Gimlet (~$23): Kombu & basil infused Hendricks gin, extra dry vermouth, elderflower & lychee Zen Garden Mocktail (~$14): cucumber, celery, ginger, lemon Tuna & Salmon Tartar (~$48): caviar, yuzu kosho soy sauce & lotus root chips Fried Calamari (~$25): with lemon & aioli Fiori Di Zucca (~$18): squash blossom fritti, ricotta, truffle honey & parmesan cream Aburi Toro Roll (~$30): with pickled truffle, avocado, cucumber & kanpyo tempura Salmon Scallop Roll (~$26): with tobiko, avocado, smoked daikon & beetroot caviar Spicy Tuna Roll (~$26): with cucumber, avocado, leek & anori powder Aburi Salmon Roll (~$26): with prawn tempura, cucumber, shichie, & spicy yuzu-miso Mafalde (~$36): slow-cooked oxtail ragu, Nero d'avola & summer black truffle Aya's take: Aqua is bringing together 2 concepts under 1 roof - Italian (Aqua Roma) & Japanese (Aqua Kyoto). The interior is sexy, dramatic, and sleek. It's perfect for a girls night or pre-party dinner. We came for a girls night dinner and honestly my biggest complaint was how loud it was. If you want to catch up with friends or actually have a conversation, this is lowkey not the place for that. I started with the Kaiso Gimlet which was so well-made. All the flavors were well-incorporated and it was refreshing, light, and not sweet. Great for sipping! Most of the dishes we got were well-executed but some were just not worth the price (like the Fried Calamari). The standouts were the Tuna & Salmon Tartar (which by the way - the menu says $41 and we were charged $48) and all the Sushi Rolls. My favorite rolls were the Aburi Toro Roll & Salmon Scallop Roll. The Fiori Di Zucca was pillowy, creamy, and delicately battered! I liked the contrast in textures from the crispy exterior to the soft filling, to the rich parmesan cream. Even the Mafalde was good but just a bit too heavy. All in all, I like the Japanese/Italian concept and because the menu is so big, I would highly recommend coming in a group especially if you came to eat! Definitely worth trying once! read more

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Wow! The way this restaurant took my breath away! So beautiful! We ordered some mocktails that were so tasty (could've fooled me!) Pro Tip! If you can't get a seat outside, just start at the bar and they will get you when the table is ready read more

Great job everyone Food Staff Drink All A+ But has anyone realized when the door opens the hostess and dj freeze? It's also extremely difficult to hear when you walk in with the loud music. Who situated these poor people by the freezing front door? Not a relaxing experience after dinner!!!! Move these poor staff members ove read more

Absolutely loved Aqua! Went here for a girls nights and ambiance was absolutely beautiful. We had a super attentive waitress that made our entire experience great. I ordered the fried calamari and cacio pepe. The cacio pepe had such a fun presentation! I'll definitely be coming back to try some of the items on the Japanese menu. read more

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I honestly wish my first experience here was not on Valentine's Day , this review is so over due but I'm going to comment bc I know and see the potential of the food on the menu and I know I go back I will have a better dining experience , I personally don't like going out on Valentine's Day especially when they have pre existing dining menu for a day but my s/o really wanted to surprise me since I spoke about wanting to go here , the restaurant is absolutely magical and beautiful and the service was ehhh but I do also understand it was Valentine's Day and how busy it was how we for the price a lot of things that happened were unacceptable . I must have asked several time to my waitress for a new utensil she passed by and kept asking the tables next to me if everything was alright and if she can help them but I had asked twice if I could please have a new fork bc mine had fallen on the floor and she just simply Forgot till I asked someone else and he grabbed in not even one foot away from me -.- ..... I let it go because again hey it's V day there is probably a lot going on especially behind the scenes , the presentstion of the food was exquisite but the food was horrible aside from the tartar meh options which are obvious they are and will be served cold and raw the raviolo was absolutely gross it was cold like if it sat for an hour and was tasteless the only thing I honestly enjoyed was the fried artichoke and I wish I could have just ate that , I didn't eat much but I made due with my time and appreciated being out and able to get a table like I said I wish my first experience wasn't that day but it was I would like to go back to see if I can have a better experience w service and food but I do not recommend any holiday please do not do it I wanted more on the aqua Roma side but the menu for both aqua Roma. And aqua Kyoto was combined so I had no choice w the food options read more

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I completely played myself coming here. Kinda ruined my night for valentines. If you have money to blow just because you're bored, I'd recommend here. I should've know the portion sizes were gonna be smaller than canned food for $35+ each. But what made it worse was with my allergy to eggs, my options were very limited and the chefs were no longer able to make noodles that I was able to eat, forcing me to order something $20 more expensive. Dont get me wrong, the space looked amazing visually and our server was cool but the best part of my experience was the soju and appetizer. The appetizer came with more food than the entree. We literally made a joke saying what if they come out with a single beef rib for $50 and thats exactly what happened. The rib tasted like regular meatloaf. Definitely would not come back. read more

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I think this restaurant is beautiful, and that's just about it. I wish I had a better food experience here. I don't mind paying for good food, but the food here was not it. The blandness of the dishes was disappointing. I came here for a friend's birthday expecting a great meal, but it turned out to be below average. The waiter was great, but I came here for the food. read more

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Super sexy spot perfect for a date night, girls night out or a big celebration. Portions are average and plated beautifully. Service was a bit slow when we went but it's not a place where you want to be in and out of. On saturdays they have a DJ too. Perfect clubby dinner without the noise being unbearable read more

Aqua - Gnocchi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Went to aqua again with a group of friends and did not disappoint ! I love the flavors and blends of Japanese and Italian in this restaurant. One person in our group did not care too much for Japanese food, which is why the Italian menu was perfect. So I ordered a blend of both worlds ! Only thing to note is that if you make a reservation at Aqua Kyoto there is No Italian menu!! I did not know this. But the host was able to change our reservation to the Roma side which I was happy about ! Will absolutely be back! read more

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What can I say about this restaurant? The ambience was amazing. Very romantic date night friendly. The service was immaculate. My server Jasmine P shout out to her she was so attentive along with all the other staff. The food was amazing. I have a shellfish allergy so they were very careful and attentive to that which I appreciate will definitely be going back soon. read more

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Great happy hour spot- ambience is so inviting with a posh bar, fun atmosphere, beautiful rope feature and cool lighting. Coat check was available, such a nice touch. Happy hour combo for $20 includes any cocktail + featured food on the bar menu. Negroni and Spicy Tuna Maki Roll for $20? Sign me up! Cocktails and food came out quickly and tasted delicious. My coworkers also tried the combo with crispy chicken kaarage and the calamari. Great deal if sharing too! Definitely recommend Aqua. Hopefully can drop by for dinner next time. read more

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gorgeous interior for japanese-italian food! I unfortunately did not takeaway a strong sense of fusion between these two cuisines -- but I thought the Japanese food was delicious! I especially enjoyed the fresh sushi and tempura -- and they had a white fish that was actually the best i've ever had (even better than nobu, IMO). service was fast. it was a very large space, including a private area on the second floor for events. it was pretty empty when I went for lunch, though. read more

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Chic flatiron spot. Good for happy hour, girls night out, group gathering etc. Staff very friendly and attentive. My drink pretty tasty love anything with passionfruit Had the lobster pizza not bad. Had a slight bitter taste in the crust. Main reason for my trip the oxtail malfadina. Yummy and enjoyable If area stop in and check out. read more

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Partner and I decided to dine here for the first time since we live nearby. The ambiance & esthetic of the venue was very beautiful and classy. However, the servers and hosts were the complete opposite. We asked our server for recommendations and he physically was irritated the entire time. He was rude and unhelpful; he had no taste or class. Food and Service was a match; Service was dry and uninterested, Food was bland and low quality. We will most likely never return. read more

Aqua - Fried shrimp - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Celebrated a friends birthday here and we had an amazing experience! Aqua is HUGE and stunning! The decor and ambiance in here is beautiful! I love the really big bar and its decor. We had amazing service from Sophiia Ivanna D. She really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great evening. We wanted to do the "KYOTO TO ROMA SIGNATURE" which is a prefixed menu for $98 per person, but it's served by every two people and it was only 5 of us. Once she explained that we said it was okay and would just go a la carte, but she was adamant she would speak to the owner or manager to see if they would make an exception to accommodate our odd number group, and she was successful. The food and drinks were great! They have some really nice cocktails. I don't think we had a bad drink, though they weren't very strong. The food all came out hot and fresh. They were sure to stagger each course/serving so it wouldn't be sitting and we had time to enjoy and savor each dish., especially because we ordered extra items from the a la carte menu. The only dish from the KYOTO TO ROMA SIGNATURE menu that we didn't like was the Jalapeño miso marinated char-grilled baby chicken. It was very bland and lacked flavor, also the chicken could've been cooked a little more. read more

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First proper meal during my 2 week stay. I was walking around with no particular destination looking for 2 things: 1 a tattoo spot and somewhere to eat before getting a tattoo. I was right across the street at the very moment before I hit hangry vibes. I looked across and saw their giant front door so I decided to mosey over. It was a vibe in there. Bless their ac for blasting at full setting. It was hotter than hell outside. I was told the bar was open so I took an empty spot that overlooks the main dining area. One of the bartenders came over to take my drink and food order. He came back a couple minutes later to confirm my drink and get my food order again since he forgot what I had asked for. There were 3 other couples dining at the bar area, but we had way more than enough space separating us that we didn't have to make small talk. My drinks (2) were super refreshing. I started off with the spritz and ended with the red flag. The salt in the second drink was such a nice touch. The spicy tuna was great. And it was included in the happy hour menu. As was the arancini that came first. read more

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This place opened fairly recently and I have been wanting to try out this place because I see it outside my Equinox on Sats when I am working out. I was out one day with a friend at TJ and a girl in front of us in line starting talking to us and asked if it was okay if we exchanged numbers. She then asked me out for dinner and I chose this place. The drinks were fine, but the food, subpar and pricey. Gives me Tao-like vibes, but not as good food. They have Italian and Japanese food, which is very odd. You can have your parpadelle and sushi too? Tried it once and once it is unless I am going just for drinks. read more

Food was ok. People are definitely here to drink and for the vibe. It was a long brunch as there were a lot of courses. Of the food honestly the sushi and rock shrimp were the best. Everything else was whatever. I was impressed with the sushi as it could be a lot worst. Lobster roll is not just lobster, they stuff the inside with shrimp and such so be aware of your like an authentic lobster roll. read more

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I've visited Aqua 3 different times within the last few months. Aqua NYC is an exceptional dining experience I want to return. The lobster pizza is a must-try, perfectly blending fresh, rich flavors with a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth crust. The oxtail pasta is equally impressive, offering a tender, flavorful depth that elevates the dish to something unforgettable. The scallop, caviar, and kimchi jelly combination is nothing short of mind-blowing, a true highlight of the menu with its unique and balanced flavors. For seafood lovers, the miso cod is always a standout, flawlessly prepared and always a crowd-pleaser. And if you're in the mood for a sweet finish, the table-side tiramisu adds a delightful, interactive touch to your meal. Aqua NYC seamlessly combines exquisite food, innovative dishes, and impeccable service, making it a dining destination you'll want to revisit again and again. I didn't go with the complete 5 stars in the review is due to a rather strange dining experience on Valentines Day (service wasn't great , wrong food, wrong bill and slow service) but the other 2 times I went I had a phenomenal time. read more

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I had a Pulsd voucher for bottomless brunch here ($118 for 2 people) so a friend and I visited on Saturday. The space is huge and the decor is lovely. The amount of food on the brunch menu is generous. You start with 3 appetizers each for the table to share (we had rock shrimp, arancini and bruschetta). You then get a sushi platter, a main course each and dessert. I went for the lobster roll ($10 extra charge) and my friend went for the Benedict for our mains. Unfortunately although there is a lot of food the quality just wasn't there for us. Most of the appetizers were a bust (although the shrimp was nice), the sushi was very average and my friend said that her Benedict was like mush. My lobster roll was good though, and the filling was generous. We did the bottomless brunch and went for the rose. In 90 minutes our drinks were topped up twice, whichever as extremely disappointing for the price. I actually spent 20 minutes with no drink at all (either wine or water) and didn't see a staff member that I could ask for a top up. My final point is the service. Although there staff themselves are very friendly the service is extremely slow. We were there for 2.5 hours in total and never even had dessert as we were full. I hate being rushed for my meal so don't mine slower service, but with the lack of drink top up as well it was just a little disappointing. All in all I don't think I would return. This is in an area where there are a lot of nice spots and I just think I would rather try somewhere else than return here. read more

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Saw the brunch special and was captivated by the presentation (on social media) Upon arrival the interior design was nice, with a large interior dining area. It was a preset menu besides the entree (which has a good selection) we went with the lobster roll and the truffle pizza which was delicious definitely recommend. The sushi platter and fruit platter lived up to the presentation, esthetics 10/10 and fresh. Only issue I had was with organization of service, when the sushi platter arrived, condiments didn't arrive with it, and when we finished the platter, the condiments arrived, besides that everything else was great. read more

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A friends recommended me to this restaurant, once I walk in I love the design , It feel upscale and the chairs is comfortable, the food is amazing and great service ! read more

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Aqua in Flatiron is an upscale dual kitchen featuring Japanese and Italian cuisine in the same space. For appetizers we we had the vegetable gyoza from the Japanese menu and broccolini from the Italian menu. For mains we all went with sushi. My sister got with a maki roll, mackerel and salmon sashimi. I went with the salmon, avocado and scallop roll topped with beetroot caviar. We enjoyed this this meal and would come back for some decent sushi in a nice space read more

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Had dinner at Aqua on a busy Friday evening. May seem to be a little unusual to have an Italian and a Japanese menu but it works! We did the Signature Tasting Meal to sample both and had a great meal. Started with a solid miso soup and edamame followed by burrata and a very good sushi and sashimi platter. Next came perhaps our favorite dish of the night - the mafalde pasta with oxtail ragu. It was flavorful with perfectly cooked pasta. For the main entree, the wagyu ribeye was terrific which we like better than the black cod. For dessert, the tiramisu which was prepared table side provided a very nice restaurant. Very lively, trendy atmosphere in a huge space with friendly staff. read more

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A beautiful spacious restaurant with great service. I highly recommend the Mafalde. A great pasta. The pizzas are fantastic as well. You can blend ypur dinner with the Japanese menu. The rolls are fantastic. read more

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What a beautiful space! I went here for brunch and I was impressed and amazed by the interior decor, the service, and the lovely jazz on the weekend! They serve Italian and Japanese food - interesting mix! They had a special - a 2 for 1 brunch and I met my friend there for a special meal. The food is really delish and beautifully plated. I will recommend this to my friends for work events - they have a private upstairs and a very long sushi bar as well. read more

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Went here for dinner one evening it is described as an Italian Asian fusion however, it's one big restaurant separated into two side sides. You are able to order off of both menus wherever you sit. I was able to enjoy sushi from the Japanese side and the truffle pasta from the Italian side. Both items were amazing. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating. The atmosphere was beautiful. It's a nice date night spot birthday dinner spot or even celebratory spot for a large group. read more

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This restaurant feels brand new even though I think it's been around for a while! Beautifully decorated interior. Came with a few friends on a Friday night with a reservation. Highlights were the miso soup, miso cod, veggie tempura, and the salmon roll! I would skip the special crystal sushi, it didn't really do anything for me and was quite pricey for just 2 pieces. Overall I'd definitely recommend for a date night or dinner with friends! read more

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We went on a Saturday night, and surprisingly, the restaurant was quite empty. We ordered the branzino, which was cooked and covered in salt -- but unfortunately, the server didn't seem to know how to cut it properly, and all the salt ended up mixed into the fish, making it extremely salty. That branzino was quite pricey, so it was disappointing. The other dishes we ordered were just okay, nothing particularly impressive. Overall, a bit underwhelming, though the restaurant does have a nice setting and atmosphere. read more

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Aqua is a beautiful restaurant with a cool concept with two kitchens- Italian and Japanese. I love this for a group of picky eaters because it is more likely that people will find what they would like to eat. We went on a Monday evening, so as expected, it was somewhat empty. I enjoyed everything we ate but I would say I am rounding up from 4.5 to 5 stars...it is tough to put my finger on what was missing. Maybe the service was somewhat mediocre. Maybe the dessert wasn't a 5/5... In terms of the food: 1. Rock shrimp- this was really good 5/5 2. Piccante pizza- this was the favorite dish of the night 5/5 3. Ravioli- delicious but small portion 4/5 4. Spicy tuna Maki- generous portion but I expected more flavor 4/5. 5. Tiramisu- the experience is really fun. They use nice strong espresso. 4/5 I definitely think I will be back. read more

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{Overall: 2; Food: 3} Ambiance: 4; Service: 2 I'd walked past Aqua many times and was always drawn to its sleek decor and interesting concept - both Italian and Japanese cuisine in one restaurant. It can look lively on weekends, but empty on weeknights, which is when I had dinner there. The entire experience was a miss, from start to finish. It began with us having to wait almost 10 minutes for someone to seat us. Once we were seated, our waiter asked whether we wanted edamame and olives, without mentioning they weren't complimentary. We only found out both cost $20 when the bill came. When I tried to order a cup of tea, they were out of every normal tea type. The dual-menu concept was intriguing, but made ordering more stressful than fun. We kept vacillating over what to order and landed on a mix of pasta dishes and Japanese dishes. Once we ordered, the pacing was chaotic. Dishes came out in random order - appetizers after mains, and entrees staggered so much that one person was almost finished before another had even been served. The food itself was unremarkable, and the prices were shocking: $8 for a bowl of plain white rice and $9 for a very average miso soup. The server never came back to check on us after we ordered. The table next to us complained about the same issue. The final straw on service came with the check - we were charged for two cocktails we didn't order, and only noticed after we had already paid. After reading other Yelp reviews, it seems we're not the only ones this has happened to. Between the disorganized service, inflated prices, and questionable billing, I wouldn't return. read more

Let's start with the good. Aqua is visually stunning with beautiful decor, live music and dark lighting. This place is huge! I had a reservation for 8:00pm. I got started with the Raichi cocktail ($22) which is sorta like a lychee cocktail with coconut. The server came over to explain the menu concept. It's actually not Italian Asian fusion. They have two separate kitchens and this is where the issues occur. I orders food from both menus and my food did not arrive until 9:32pm which is terrible! The manager was apologetic and tried to make things right but comping one round of drinks. On to the food quality. The pasta came out hot but it lacked seasoning and my noodles were not Al dente but very undercooked basically hard. The sushi roll was just OK. Overall the food is over priced and this is more of a casual dining place trying to masquerade as an upscale dining experience. Trust the reviews it's not worth it. read more

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Both times I've been here, (Grand Opening & Sunday Brunch), was the result of being sent a coupon. Half off everything and buy one/bring one free. The food here is pretty good and the large menu has a lot of options; more hits than misses. Italian/Roma & Japanese/Kyoto with A La Carte, Prix-Fixe, 3 Course Menu, Tasting, Brunch etc. Lots of options !! Something for everyone. The inside is huge, and monthly rent here is probably more than my annual salary. So whatever it takes to get people in...works. On our first visit, we went to town and ate about 10 items, plus dessert. I remember being very satisfied with the food, ambience and the bill (50% off). So this review is for the Sunday Brunch we had back in August. The menu is easy, and you get a lot. Plus, you only have to pick an item from the bottom of the menu (See photo in review). My wife started with the Rossato Spritz, while I had a soda. Crostini, Rice Balls and Rock Shrimp were a nice start to the meal, followed by an elaborate Sushi Platter. From the -Select One- portion of the menu, my wife chose Steak & Eggs while I went with Mafalde Pasta w/Oxtail Ragu. The Steak was a good portion, but incredibly salty. The Pasta needed some help with flavor. So having a bite of each, simultaneously, worked out well. Dessert was ok, lots of mochi and fruit, but was served on a spooky platter. I have found that in the past, Sunday Brunch can be quite disappointing. However, Aqua nails it. read more

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4-5 stars for the food, which was excellent, especially the caccio e pepe with truffle, which was prepared at the table. 0 stars for the ambience/volume. I don't know if they have a DJ every night but I wish we had a gotten a big flashing warning when making our reservation that it would be VERY LOUD and you should not come if you plan to have a dinner conversation. After our meal, I searched here and found many similar complaints. It feels more like a dance club than a high-end Italian restaurant. Is this really what most diners want? Perhaps they could ask customers about their preferences. Or offer a "quiet room"? Finally, service was fine. read more

First time here. Was unsure of how the Italian and Japanese thing would be since I've had this kind of food. But when I saw the menus were totally different and wasn't fusion, it worked much better than I expected. Ambiance - really an amazing location and space. It is enormous and very well done. Service - great service. Waiter came to our table very quickly and explained how the menus worked. Always attentive. Food - all we ordered was delicious. We got pizza, gyoza, peppers, steak, shrimp, fried rice and several desserts. The only reason for the four stars is because I didn't love that the food comes out as it's ready. So in the case the whole table didn't want to share, everyone may not be eating together. Otherwise great experience. I would go back. Photos of delicious desserts attached. read more

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Aqua for brunch was fantastic. We went on a Sunday and were told there is live jazz on Saturdays. The interior is very impressive with high ceilings and 25,000 square feet of space. The decor is lacking slightly due to the amount of empty space but it didn't take away from the meal. The service was attentive and friendly. We did notice a piece of hair on a dish as it was being served to our table and after we pointed it out, they took immediate action to bring out a new dish and a complimentary dessert at the end which was a nice way to show they cared to correct the mistake. We ordered the matcha waffle, wagyu katsu and tamago sando, salmon maki, salmon nigiri, and mafalde. It was an interesting combination of Japanese and Italian cuisine. Our server took the effort to space out the dishes which were perfectly timed. Out of all the dishes, the stand out was the mafalde pasta with oxtail ragu and winter truffle. Simply a great combination. Although this is definitely an "Instagram" restaurant, it didn't disappoint on flavor or service. Overall, would come back! read more

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New restaurant in Flatiron! Based on the location and the grandiose décor, I was thinking the food might be mediocre... but it was great! First impressions... this place is MASSIVE for a New York restaurant. It almost feels like you could be over the bridge in New Jersey. There are tall columns decorated with ropes, but I'm not sure how this "ties" in with the Italian/Japanese theme (pun intended). Nevertheless, the food was fantastic. They explained that they have two kitchens - one Italian and one Japanese - and they are not connected. The first half of the menu is a full Italian menu and the back half is a full Japanese menu. We ordered a little from here, a little from there: - the crystal sushi - a "new genre of sushi" that includes a gelatinous layer over the top. It was actually very good. - scallops crudo: delicious - sashimi: great, but the server got our order wrong - spinach salad: genius to have steamed spinach sitting in a pool of peanut sesame sauce - risotto: great, but the flavor was a little mild. I think because it was supposed to have sausage in it, which would have given it a nice balance, but there was no sausage. - Then the Japanese lamb chops - wow!! My friend and I are both Greek and we LOVED it. Do not miss. - gelato and sorbet for dessert was great as well Excellent mocktail menu that I have to mention for the search engine. The service was just okay. Some good moments (taking our coats upon arrival) and some not-so-great (getting our order wrong), but overall a nice experience. I think this could be a great place to impress out-of-town guests, for large parties, or even event buy-outs. Could also dine here pre-theater, then hop on the R/W to quickly get to 42nd or 49th St. read more

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The most beautiful new restaurant in NYC! The decor and ambiance are gorgeous. I stopped in after work and was able to snag a seat at the bar, the bar is huge, lots of bartenders. Everyone was very friendly. This restaurant is unique as it has 2 menus- Asian & Italian. I opted to go Asian but you can order from both. Rock shrimp is my go to and Aqua did not disappoint, generous portion with a delicious creamy spicy sauce on the side. I tried 2 rolls, the fish is very fresh. The crystal sushi is their signature roll, it is very unique, a must try. Very tasty and different. Can't wait to return and try the Italian menu. read more

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