Sat at the bar today 5/23 for an in between lunch/dinner bite and drink. Bartender Brandon was exceptional. He was helpful with the menu, and all around the absolute best. I can see why so many come here to stop for a drink or a snack and say hello to him because he is that friendly and cool. The interior of Bad Roman is huge. The bar has almost a dozen seats or so. Their menu isn't crazy, but it's diverse enough to get you what you need. My salad was crisp, and I look forward to trying their pastas in the future. Service is a stand out here, and I see this establishment doing so well because the personnel are absolutely unmatched. read more

Bad Roman - Entrance to women's restroom-so gorg - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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We came here for dinner to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant was already busy when we arrived around 5:30 PM and was even more crowded by the time we left. The ambiance had a trendy, eclectic urban vibe. The tequila granita was refreshing, unique, and had just the right amount of spice. We ordered the babka, spicy Caesar salad, and kale mafaldine. The babka was flaky and delicious, while the Caesar salad was equally impressive. The mafaldine was good, though a bit richer than my personal preference. The desserts were the highlight of the meal--the lemon cheesecake and blood orange sorbet were absolutely outstanding. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and a great way to celebrate. read more

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Great vibe and great meal! This restaurant is big and has a really cool interior. There are several different rooms and the decor differs slightly but all ties together. It's located within the mall. The star of the show here was the desserts, so don't skip them! The lemon cheesecake was beautiful and fabulous and we also loved the chocolate pie with olive oil gelato. My favorite main dish was the arugula pear salad. We also got the roni cups, meatballs, and ricotta toast. Everything was really good! read more

My husband and I had brunch at Bad Roman last Sunday before an opera at the Met (the restaurant is on the third floor of the Shops at Columbus Circle, a great location if you need to be at Lincoln Center after). The restaurant is just as stunning as I expected - definitely maximalist, and the the service was great. We shared: U7 Shrimp Cocktail (with Calabrian aioli); Faroe Island salmon crudo (with honeydew, pickled serrano, and fresh basil); Spicy Gem Caesar (aged parmesan, ciabatta crumbs); chicken scarpariello rigatoni (with hot peppers and sweet sausage); and blood orange sorbetto (with whipped zabaglione). Everything was great. The shrimp could have been a little more tender, but I loved every other dish. That salad is classic and perfectly executed (every little piece of baby romaine was coated just perfectly in their very good Caesar dressing). The rigatoni was unusual (a chicken pasta with a kind of jus rather than a tomato- or cream-based sauce) but totally worked and was still elegant and delicious. The blood orange sorbetto was a great ending to the meal. And that crudo? One of the best I've ever had. As for their drinks, I also enjoyed them. I started with their Tequila Granita (Codigo Blanco, Cointreau, Calabrian honey, and habanero shaved ice), which I really loved after a hot sweaty walk in Central Park. Then, I had a glass of Pinot Gris from California with our meal. My husband had a couple of cocktails with his meal, but one of them for me was something I couldn't have finished if I ordered it (their martini pepperoncini of Grey Goose, pepperoncini brine, and lemon zest was sort of fun but way too strong on the brine for me). I sometimes find restaurants that are so focused on the look of things to be disappointing in the food department - style over substance restaurants. Bad Roman is definitely a lot of style. But I still thought the food was very good. I'd return! read more

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Good food, good service, unparalleled ambience. We just ended up getting lots of appetizers. The garlic croissant bread was warm and fluffy. The Calamari crispy. The surprise winner of the night was the eggplant parm: deep fried and served with a tomato mozzarella dipping sauce. I've never had anything like it. The staff was very kind and the mood was very trendy, I will be going again. I also have to give credit to the lemon cheesecake served deconstructed, beautiful presentation and exquisite flavor. read more

Bad Roman - Calamari and Eggplant Parm - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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It is on the pricer side but it's a nicer place. We got the crudo and calamari for apps. I also got two oysters (super fresh). Crudo and calamari were great as well - would get again! I like the peppers and mini bacon bits in the calamari. Apps are on the smaller side so if you have a group of ppl you prob need to order a bit more. I got the chicken caesar salad (the chicken was grilled perfectly) and the sauce was light! Would def get this again. My husband got the chicken but I think it had too much lemon in the sauce for my taste - very flavorful though. Total for the meal was about ~170 with tip and tax. Presentation is on point and it's very trendy. It's a large spacious layout with nice views of the park (if you're sitting by the window). Food did take some time to come out so keep that in mind if you're on a time crunch. Located on the 3rd floor of columbus circle. read more

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I've been wanting to try Bad Roman for so long and have seen so many posts on social media for it. It was super easy to get a reservation during lunch hours on Saturday, and the restaurant was pretty empty. I was blown away by the gorgeous interior design and just how large the restaurant is. Service was super friendly, and we didnt feel rushed throughout the meal at all. I loooooved the Calamari Casino, and it was my highlight of the meal. It was truly loaded in the best way possible. Cheese, crumbles of meat, chopped peperoncini, green onions, and a spicy aioli were all foreign (but welcomed) ingredients on a calamari for me. Also had the Garlic Babka as a starter, which I would pass on. The bread was dry and the flavors didn't stand out to me much. I had the Rock Shrimp pasta, which was good, but not too memorable. Unfortunately, everyone else at the table complained that their dishes were super salty and oily. We had the Lemon Cheesecake for dessert, which is beautiful! The presentation was beautiful with a chocolate shell that made the cheesecake resemble actual lemons, sitting on a bed of crust crumble. The food was just alright, but I think the service and ambiance of Bad Roman makes up for it. Although not an extraordinary culinary experience, I still think it's a fun time. read more

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everyone saying this place is overrated is lying. the food is really really good. not one bite i didn't enjoy. for starters, the whipped ricotta toast with truffle honey is insanely delicious. my mom who doesn't like truffle was licking her plate. the salad was HUGE. filet mignon meatballs and short rib pappardelle were very solid. and they brought over not one but two desserts on the house for my birthday. so so nice of them. our server was attentive but not pushy. he poured a generous glass of wine for my mom. if you can get over the idea of the restaurant being in a mall, this is the place for you! the restaurant itself is huge! shouldn't have trouble getting a reservation. the bar area feels cool. the bathrooms are really nice. the hostess also gave me a birthday card from Bad Roman - very cute! read more

Bad Roman - martini pepperoncini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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My second time at Bad Roman wasn't as good as my first. The food came out cold/barely warm, and the taste wasn't completely there. It seemed like they had a huge batch of food in the back pre-prepared and they heated it up before serving. The Crispy Calamari Casino ($23) was soggy and not crispy at all despite the name, the Roasted Garlic Babka ($8) was cold, and the Chicken Scarpariello Rigatoni ($32) with Hot Cherry Peppers and Sweet Sausage came out cold as well. Bad Roman used to be the 'it' spot ... a bit disappointed that the quality and taste of the food went downhill a bit, but the atmosphere of the restaurant is cool. read more

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Got a late night weekend reservation here pretty last minute, and I'm so glad we did. This place was awesome, one of my favorite meals we had in the city. The vibes were great, it was a super fun and sorta funky spot! Our table wasn't ready when we got there so we started with drinks at the bar. Ordered a variety of cocktails, wine, and their racecar shots. Once seated we ordered family style so that we could try a good variety of the menu. We stated with the garlic babka, a Caesar salad, and tuna tartare - all of which were great! The garlic babka was so delicious, I wished we had ordered more because I couldn't get enough of it. For mains we got the filleto with cacio e pepe raviolo, short rib pappardelle, rock shrimp chitarra, and a side of fries. This ended up being more than enough food for the four of us. We probably could've gone without the fries for quantity, but they were really good so I'm glad I got to try them at least. The rock shrimp chitarra was the pasta winner for most of the table, but I preferred the short rib pappardelle. And then of course the filleto with cacio e pepe raviolo was fantastic, there's a reason so many people get it aside from it looking super cool. Though the meal wasn't cheap, it felt fairly reasonable for all the we got. Portions were big, it's a nice spot, and the food was really good. read more

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This upscale and trendy restaurant has some great food with little modern twist that matches the New York City vibe. I really think this place pretty sexy with a twist of Rome feeling. I had to sit at the bar for a quick bite. The staff at the bar were friendly. There was one staff at the bar who wasn't attentive, so that takes away a star. He was pretty quick to provide service when two Caucasian girls sat the bar though. The food was great and drinks were pretty good as well. I will definitely give it another shot at this place for dinner. read more

Bad Roman - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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We dined here after a Broadway show on a Saturday night. We had reservations and waited less than 10 minutes to be seated. It was only 5:30 pm and it was quite busy. By the time we left there was a wait to get in. The place is beautifully decorated and the ambiance is nice with dim lighting and close seating which is great for date night or larger groups. The bar was super busy, the staff is attentive and always refilling your glass and clearing the table. Everything is à la carte. We ordered: Apps: -roasted garlic babka -roni cups & ranch dressing Mains: -Faroe Island Salmon -Parmesan orzo -Veal -Sidewinder fries Dessert: -Lemon cheesecake -espresso We absolutely enjoyed the appetizers and the dessert more than the entrees. The lemon cheesecake was melt in your mouth. Overall, a great experience and worth returning for more. read more

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Had dinner here on Saturday as an early Valentine's Day celebration. I hate going out on Valentine's Day due to prefixed menus, crowds and overpricing. This reservation was booked months ago and I'm so glad, it was pretty packed for a Saturday night with many people trying to get a table. We arrived 5 mins before our 7:30pm reservation and were seated within 5 mins. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was great! Our server was amazing wish i got his name. We ordered bread and a salad for the table it was so good esp the salad. We both ordered steaks my husband didn't leave any steak, i took some home to make space for dessert. The steaks were cooked beautifully and the cacio e Pepe was good. Loved the lemon cheesecakes but not the small pieces in the middle, I'm picky with texture. Still i would order that again it was great and not too sweet. Def recommend this location for a nice date night and would return read more

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Saw this location when we were exploring the mall and booked a reservation for it a few weeks later. We went to the restaurant early knowing we had reservations at 9:45pm but still had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The system is faulty because I seen the host walk around for 5 minutes trying to find the people that made the reservation instead of just calling the phone #. The ambiance is intimate but a little loud because their tables are very close together. Babka($8)- Very tasty bread that was flaky and had a well balanced garlic flavor that brings everything together Arugula & Pear($19)- Very salty but was not from the pecorino Filet Mignon Meatballs($23)- Very moist that falls apart with compliment flavors from the cheese and tomato sauce Grilled Pork Chop($38)- Tender but a little salty, needed the escarole to balance everything out Lemon Tartuffi($19)- Great taste and presentation, it looked exactly like a lemon and tasted rich and creamy, the shredded graham also added a nice texture. Overall I think they could be better if they did not overbook everything in terms of reservation timing. Service was fast, got everything out within 15 minutes. Visited January 2026 Food- 6/10 Cleanliness- 8/10 Staff- 8/10 read more

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A great stop for lunch!! Walked in and was able to get seated immediately. Love the decor and the vibe with great huge windows overlooking Columbus Circle. We started with the garlic babka which was a good starter. It was kind of annoying/difficult to cut, I wish it had come pre-cut or with a dip or something. It was yummy and flaky but cutting it got a lot of the flakiness all over the table. I got the short rib tagliatelle as my main and have no complaints! Not sure if the pasta is made in-house but it was cooked perfectly al dente and the portion was smaller but filling, no complaints! Would return and would bring friends here as well. read more

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My wife and I went to a Christmas show at MSG. Where is there a good Italian place to eat after the show? We took the subway to the 59th stop and went into The Shops at Columbus Circle. Once inside, the restaurant is lively! This was the perfect spot to have a fun meal after any theatre performance. Behind the hostess stand, there is a statue of a pig. (Boar? I dunno) Those Romans back then knew how to party in excess. Well, let's get our Caligula on! I've been reading the menu and reviews beforehand, the Whipped Ricotta with black truffle honey was our starter. OMG. Sinful. This was an incredible dish and highly recommended. The drinks come and I'm surveying the patrons. I have a young family with their daughter next to us, a young couple on a date, I wouldn't say the crowd is trendy. My wife and I blend in well, there's room for everyone except at the bar. The bar area was slammed! If you see my perfectly made cocktail, it was very creative. I ordered the Tequila Granita. The flavored, shaved ice was a great touch. The star of the show, the Short Rib Pappardelle was a fantastic dish. Ribbons of freshly made pasta coated in a silky, Short Rib Ragu. It doesn't get any better. My wife ordered the pull apart eggplant dish. Just another creative and fun dish to order when you're dining at Bad Roman. Dessert? Nah, we were to full after indulging in a Roman Feast. From the excellent drinks to the fun appetizers and delicious entrees, Bad Roman should be your next reservation. read more

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I came here for a business dinner and it fit the bill for a fun evening. I had the ciao, mama cocktail which is in the mojito-like family in that it's refreshing and not too sweet. I'd get this again. I also tried a sip of the Tequila Granita which was good but very alcohol-forward. Started with the tuna tartare (very seasoned), whipped ricotta (great with the honey, comes with focaccia) and garlic babka (flavor and texture were both good). I had the filet mignon with ravioli on top. It was too salty for me - I think even without the ravioli, the meat is well-seasoned. I had the gem salad as well, and it is very dressed up which isn't my personal preference. I had a couple of bites of Brussel sprouts which is very seasoned as well. The desserts were good too. The lemon cheesecake is light and beautiful and the tiramisu ice cream cake is flavorful and light as well. The chocolate tart was a bit too dense for me - more like a heavy mousse - but not bad. read more

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My friends and I wanted to have dinner for the holidays so we chose Bad Roman. I'm glad that we chose this spot because of the great service, atmosphere, and food. Different examples of the great service: we made reservations and they were running behind schedule with their tables. So because of that reason they treated us to drinks. They apologized and the front desk gave my friends prosecco and for myself a non-alcoholic wine. After we were seated the manager kept on apologizing to us and gave us the roasted Garlic babka on the house. I must say it was very tasty bread. We enjoyed every last bite of it. I would recommend it as a great appetizer to share with everyone at the table. They also gave us this salmon dish on the house that we didn't see on the menu as well. We were grateful for all of this. For ourselves we ordered the yellow tail crude, the lobster pasta for two, and the broccoli rabe. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu ice cream cake along with the lemon tartuffi. I must say the desserts were so delicious. The lemons looked like real fruits and I felt like we were in that show is it cake? Where they make things look like items that aren't cake, and you guess if it is. The tiramisu was really different since it has ice cream mixed in with it. Overall, I enjoyed coming here and I would definitely be back in the near future. read more

Bad Roman - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a fun vibe ! The menu had options for everyone. The spicy gem caesar is one of the best i've had in a while. You absolutely cannot come here without trying the Filet Mignon meatballs, they are the reason we booked this reservation in the first place. The dessert menu was amazing, we all got our own and the waitress was nice enough to include two options for us in celebration of my birthday. The presentation was gorgeous. read more

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Absolute deliciousness. Our table really enjoyed everything we ordered but wow... that babka was amazing. May just be the best bite of bread I've had... ever? The menu was Italian fusion, definitely a modern take on what I know as classic Italian. The pepperoni cups were iconic, the meatballs were delectable and the pasta with (I think) goat cheese was stellar. There truly wasn't a bad bite on that table. The service was great - we ended up staying for a while catching up and ordering a few more drinks and the service remained consistent. Our server was always checking how we were doing and if there was anything he could get us. The vibe in here is immaculate, very open and refreshing with cool decor everywhere. Even the area near the bathroom had a beautiful fountain. Plenty of photo ops that complement the delicious food. Also love that it's tucked in Columbus circle, so you can walk off your meal with some shopping after. For being called Bad Roman ... this place was really GOOD :) read more

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I came here for dinner with a few friends on a weeknight around 7pm. This place was so busy and every table was full. Luckily, we made a reservation in advance. We got a handful of dishes to share. We started with their roasted garlic bakka bread, whipped ricotta with honey and truffle, eggplant pull a parm, and pepperoni cups + ranch. The garlic bread was fluffy and garlicky, it was nice but didn't blow me away. The ricotta was well whipped, again, it was good but didn't wow. The eggplant pull a parm was deep fried eggplant sticks with a tomato sauce on the side. The roni cups is literally crispy giant pepperonis dipped in ranch (this was my least favourite). For our mains, we shared the short rib pappardelle, steak with the cacio e peppe ravioli, fries and brussel sprouts. My favourite was the pappardelle. The ravioli was very rich and heavy. The fries were in a fun shape but lacked seasoning. The vibes of the place is so fun, and decor is awesome. The service was decent as well even though it was busy. It's a great spot for a night out. Sadly at this price point, I was expecting some really good food, and it just didn't hit the spot. It's not a bad spot but I don't think I would come back. read more

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Super cool vibe and great food! The drinks looked great too but we didn't get any. We split the garlic babka which was amazing. Caesar salad was also very good. I got a delicious rock shrimp pasta which was very light but creamy. My bf got a truffle cacio e Pepe which he liked but we agreed my dish was better. We last-minute decided on the lemon cheesecake and I'm so glad we did! It was amazing and super creative. Service was pretty good although our entrees took a while to come out. read more

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The food always hits. My go tos are the ricotta toast and the filetto with the raviolo. Service was a little wonky because it was change over time but they do ask if you are heading to a show (which we were) and we were out in plenty of time. Ambiance is so wonderful and we sat by the widow with view of Central Park. read more

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Great room and the best waiter i've ever had: funny and quick, with wit. Ice cold martinis, warm babka with whipped ricotta, perfect briny oysters, lemon cheesecake and tiramisu. What a great meal. read more

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Our final meal while on this trip to NYC - Sunday night dinner with an 8:30 reservation. Located on the 3rd floor of the Deutsche Shoppes Building (never knew this existed). We took an uber here and checked in around 8:23pm. Very loud place - music, lots of folks running around etc etc. has a new age 80s vibe with loud looking accents, faux neon accents and vibrant pinks and oranges and reds as part of the color palette. Having only had high tea at 1pm - I was very hungry so I was in my bag ordering- starting with the pepperoni cups and ranch, the burrata and straccitella, and a Caesar salad. I also got an old fashioned and was told of a winter version called the Home Alone. I said sure - it was fine, didn't detect much of a flavor difference but that was probably a good thing bc an old fashioned doesn't need to be tweaked by anything other than a couple extra dark cherries. The caprese was INCREDIBLE - large slices of tomato, cheese and accents of pistachio, pickles onions and cherry peppers. Wow. So so so very good. The Caesar salad was GREAT too - and it would have to be for me to comment on it - heavy on the dressing, great flavor leveling and plenty of it. The Ronis and Ranch were good - heartburn is fun - would like to have more ranch with the amount of cups this came with. GREAT START TO THE MEAL. For my entree I went with the penne Luongo which is a cacio e Pepe sauce over long uncut penne noodles. Unbeknownst to me, this also came with a freshly grated truffle finish at the table. I'm not much of a truffle guy - but I let him do his job before picking them off. I also asked for some table bread which was great and a small pull apart loaf. Warmed trout and great flavor to it with ribbons of flavor and seasoning inside. Dessert I went with the highly recommended lemon cheesecake - which comes as two lemons that are full of cheesecake sitting on top of a bed of sugared graham cracker crumbs. I really really liked the presentation, the cheesecake inside (no-bake) and the flavor of this. The lemon was great without overpowering. Our waiter - taller guy with glasses was great. Loves it here - must try. Get a reservation ASAP! read more

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I came here the other night to catch up with a friend, and had made reservations a few days in advance (though I don't think it's a hard reservation to get anymore). We were seated immediately, and had a table towards the back of the restaurant which was much quieter than the front. Our server was attentive and gave good suggestions on the menu. We ended up ordering the garlic babka, and then sharing the arugula and pears salad and the kale mafaldine. The garlic babka was really good with a nice texture and the salad was delicious. I wasn't crazy about the kale pasta, but overall nothing blew me away. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate tart and olive oil gelato, and that was actually really delicious. I don't know that I'd come here again, but maybe if in the area, I would stop by for a drink at the bar. read more

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The food was grea:, I had the garlic babka and short rib pasta. However, the experience at the front was disappointing. There were four hostesses at the stand, and unfortunately none of them were welcoming or particularly polite. The overall attitude came across as rude and uninviting from the moment we arrived. I would strongly recommend additional customer service training to create a warmer and more professional experience for guests. read more

Bad Roman is one of those NYC spots that delivers on both flavor and fun. The food is so, so good--creative Italian with a modern twist, visually stunning dishes, and flavors that pop without trying too hard. The pastas are always perfectly cooked, the appetizers are bold and shareable, and the mains have that "just one more bite" energy. Everything feels familiar but refreshed in a way that keeps the whole table excited. But let's talk dessert--the true star. My absolute favorite is the lemon cheesecake. Light, airy, and beautifully balanced with the right amount of tang and sweetness. It's plated like a work of art and tastes even better. A masterpiece, truly. Worth the reservation alone. If you're looking for a spot that's vibrant, delicious, and memorable from start to finish, Bad Roman is a must. read more

Bad Roman - Lemon cheesecake masterpiece - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Bad Roman is a swanky, high energy spot that feels very trendy and a place you go to see and be seen. Lots of wonderful opportunities to take those Social Media pics. Make sure you take your phone to the restroom, it's a beautiful spot for a quick selfie The service was not but I think it was a Sunday night and the place was at full capacity. We ordered the bread service to start and the presentation is quite impressive as they bring out honey and ladle it over the butter. The rest of the meal was very good. Portions are quite hearty so we shared the meatballs and also the short rib pasta. Salmon was also quite tasty. This is a great spot if you are with a large group and want the wow factor of NYC. It is a large space so should be a fairly easy one to get a reservation. To me it just feels like an elevated Chain restaurant. Not sure I'll be back but I am glad I checked it off the list read more

Bad Roman - Amazing Caesar Salad and bread service. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Visited here for lunch with my husband and son and had such a lovely time!! We came on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty. The servers were so so sweet and accommodating of my little one - one of the bartenders actually gave him a little hot wheels (must be part of one of their specialty drinks!) and my son was so so excited. The food we tried was absolutely incredible, while the roni cups were good for a one time try, the real star of the show for me was the babka - I was blown blown away by how delicious and soft it was!!! The chicken scarpiello pasta was INCREDIBLE - I was on the fence about getting it and had no regrets once I had my first bite. I don't think we had a bad bite while we were there - even the kids chicken fingers may or may not have mostly been eaten by me and my husband! Overall fab experience, will be back, this place lives up to the hype! My only tip is to bring a flashlight to the bathroom bc boy oh boy is it dark in there. read more

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The only reason we trekked to Columbus Circle and came here was to spend our Chase Sapphire Preferred's $75 award. I remember back in 2022/2023 when Bad Roman was on everyone's TikTok feed, which honestly should have been a prime indication of the overhypedness of this place. Food was below mid and poorly executed. Even the eggplant parm dish had such high potential but just completely fell flat. Literally only good things were ambiance (look at the beautiful venue in my pic) and service (they gave us a free dessert for a special occasion)! read more

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Love the design of this place it is so fun and they have cool matches. The Garlic Babka is unbelievable I could order 5 of them and eat that as my meal. Short Rib Pappardelle was pretty tasty. Cousin got the burger which I didn't try but they said it was delish. I did try the fries tho and they were really really good. Need to go again and get that lemon cheesecake i regret not trying it!! read more

Bad Roman - Short Rib Pappardelle - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for lunch with my sister after a morning of shopping on a Friday. We had made a reservation and got seated quickly. The restaurant had a fair number of people but wasn't too crowded. The overall space was well designed and had a good vibe. The waiter was very attentive and came by quickly. We ordered the whipped ricotta for the table and it was great, it was a decent size and came with plenty of bread (usually with this kind of thing you run of the bread first). I ordered the Antipasto Chopped salad and added Pepper Seared Filet Mignon to it. I had made the mistake of not realizing that it came with salami and we were able to flag down the waiter to get that removed from my salad. As someone who is not necessarily familiar with antipasto I didn't know it always came with salami and olives and it was not written on the menu so I would not have known unless it was pointed out to me. I understand that it may be widely understood but I'm not a fan of leaving out ingredients to something on menus, you can't assume that someone will know based on the name. Aside from the salami concern, the salad itself was great, the addition of the filet mignon was the recommendation of the waiter and honestly it was amazing with the dressing. Overall I enjoyed my meal. My sister ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle, we were told this was an overall favorite. It was fine, she enjoyed it but it wasn't anything special. I think overall the food was good. read more

Bad Roman - Bad Roman exterior - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Bad Roman had very cool vibes and I could see it being a great happy hour spot. I had a reservation for one but opted to sit at the bar so I didn't take away from others with larger parties. I skipped drinks but ordered the Filetto steak with the Cacio e pepe ravioli on top. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a nice crisp outside. The ravioli was al dente and generously filled with sauce. The sauce did pair well with the steak and it was a good portion size. But $83 after tip for just a filet with no sides was quite outlandish. I don't think I'd order it again bc I can get a similar steak for $50 elsewhere and it's just as good. But no complaints besides that. Would be good for a fancy business dinner. And both bartenders were great! read more

Bad Roman - Filetto - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was exquisite. The food was just okay for the price point. The waitress recommended the spicy Caesar salad and the short rib pappardelle. They were both good, but I've had similar quality food at half the price. I also got the garlic bread which was extremely good, and the whiskey cocktail with a floater and a sinker, also good. So just know that you're paying primarily for the atmosphere and address. With that caveat in mind, I recommend the place. If you want a similar culinary vibe (whimsical Italian and handmade pasta) with better food and a cute but less grand ambiance at a comparable price point, I'd recommend Cafe Mars in Gowanus, Brooklyn instead. If you want a place with that grandiose Central Park South vibe, then Bad Roman choice. Service was good overall. They gave me a free dish at the end, a second dessert. It seemed like an odd choice for a free dish, I had already ordered a large dessert and didn't have room for a second one, and the free dish was tiramisu which was too much caffeine for me in the evening, so I didn't finish it. Normally I'm delighted by free dishes, but this one hit differently. Still, I appreciate the gesture. Reservations can be a bit difficult to get during peak hours, but as a solo diner around 10PM I got a a same-day reservation with several time slots to choose from. read more

Do I still believe the restaurant is overly hyped: yes. Did I try more menu items and enjoy them: yes. Cocktails on menu are subpar. Portion sizes are small. GET THE MEATBALLS! Roasted Garlic Babka is very good. A light garlic bread essentially. Spicy Gem Caesar salad isn't bad. Roni Cups & Ranch is actually worth the hype. Crispy Calamari Casino does have cheese and sauce on it. But not bad. Peekytoe Crab Luigi was my favorite. A thin wafer covers a crab avocado dip. Rock Shrimp Chitarra pasta had a good flavor. 7/10 DO NOT ORDER THE CACIO PEPE RAVIOLI. It's NOT GOOD. I was advised to order it with my filet. The texture was off putting. It ruined the steak. A huge regret. read more

Bad Roman - Meatballs - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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No place like Bad Roman! This beautifully decorated place is my favorite for a night out with friends because it's right in front of Central Park. The location is genius because you would think it would be more crowded but I guess people don't know how great it is or that it's even there. Everything from the lights, the decor and the spectacular view is a scene you must enjoy. I've been here a couple of times and what I love most is that it is never the same experience. This past time the menu changed so I was able to enjoy new pasta with a refreshing desert. I wish I knew my servers name because he was supper attentive, friendly and made me want to return ASAP. If you're reading this review here is your sign to dine here immediately! read more

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My first time to this hyped beast of an Italian restaurant and yeah, not great... Had the Bad Roman wedge, which was an enormous head of iceberg lettuce split in two, drowning in some kind of Russian dressing, with random bits of salami sparsely scattered about. A couple of tiny croutons hid out underneath that giant satellite dish of lettuce. Just really not appealing... Got the Bronzino which was like... $50? It was well-seasoned but small, dripping in butter, and served on a bed of some weird mashed accompaniment (not potatoes unfortunately... more like tangy pesto of some kind). The tiramisu ice cream cake got better with time--an enormous slice but not immediately edible because it's served still frozen. Service was uniformly poor, as multiple servers had to be asked multiple times for things like a napkin or fork. No communication between them either as several people came up to take the same water order. Usually this is a management issue, and it didn't seem too crowded. Ambiance was OK but not particularly comfortable nor were there nice views where we were sitting. So you can go here, or you can go somewhere with better prepared food with some attention to detail (like...can't one let the cake sit a minute so customers don't get a dessert that's still with frost on it?) and better service. There's a lot in the area that are far more up to snuff and significantly less expensive. PS the past three reviews must have been written by some friends of Namik! Yelp you should do a little moderation... read more

Beautiful space with great service. I got most of their popular dishes and the only one I would get again is the lemon cheesecake dessert. It was done beautifully. They also gave a complimentary sorbet dessert which was also delicious. I was excited about the filet mignon cacio e Pepe ravioli but the steak was overly salted. It was cooked well but seasoning was off. We also got the fried calamari and I would not recommend this dish. Way too salty. I would come back to try some of their pasta dishes and for the lemon cheesecake read more

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One of those pretty vibey places that was all over Instagram a year ago. Honestly had pretty low expectations given that a lot of the reviews weren't that great. But hey, bad roman was surprisingly pretty good. Dont get me wrong, it's not amazing amazing but it was pretty good and didn't deserve all that online hate. - The tuna was refreshing and good. - The Caesar was amazing. As expected since it's under the quality group and they do a good spicy Caesar at Quality Bistro. - the babka was alright - meatballs were pretty good - the pasta was thick and juicy. Pretty good - the sorbet was also decent. It's hard to come by blood oranges and they had some fresh ones at the bottom Overall, the place is super cute! The food is pretty good. So honestly good vibey brunch / dinner spot without having to fight for a res. read more

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