Their tableside bottomless pasta for $36 is a great deal! Comes with Caesar salad or an app. Service was excellent & quick. Realistically you can only really have so much pasta. I wouldn't say it's the best pasta you can get in New York but it is a great deal. Come hungry! read more

Becco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The waiter we had was not very pleasant and appeared extremely overwhelmed. When I handed him a dirty glass and turned away, he responded, "I only have two hands." We also overheard him yelling at other staff members and making rude comments to other tables. The food was nothing special, and overall the experience was disappointing. I don't think I will be returning to this restaurant. read more

It is very clear after eating here why Becco is considered a staple for people going to Broadway shows. The wait staff is very mindful of timing of meals as well as getting you to your show on time so will ask once you're seated which theater and which showtime you have booked. We did the pasta trio with unlimited pasta - the price was very reasonable especially for the location in NYC. There was definitely a stand out pasta our night (pumpkin ravioli!) but the other 2 were fine. The only downside is the busy, cramped and at times chaotic atmosphere. While the staff is trying to ensure everyone gets to their show, there were also moments of chaos and I ended up getting a little pasta sauce splashed on me on a few occasions because the waiter was rushing to serve everyone while leaning over my shoulder. Overall, not upset at all by visiting this NY staple and can see why they continue to have so many loyal fans. read more

Been coming here before shows for over 10 years and have never had a bad meal. Consistently excellent food and consistently excellent service. The daily pastas are always incredible and various chicken dishes have always hit the spot as well. They will get you in and out before your show no matter what, and the quality is top notch. I dream of the caesar salad. Every day of my life is one day closer to getting to go to Becco again. Easily of my favorite restaurants of all time! read more

EASY 5 Staff- 10/10 Ambience- 10/10 Food- 50/10!!!!!! Beef Carpaccio Caesar salad Prosciutto and polenta Short Rib Panna Cotta Mouse Cake Everything was literally delicious!!! Cant wait to go back!! read more

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Met a friend for dinner on Becco on a weeknight. Becco is on a very busy street filled with lots of restaurants trying to draw in the tourist / theater crowd. We had a 6:15 pm reservation and the restaurant was very lively when we arrived. An hour later all of the theater crowd had cleared out. The restaurant itself is huge. There are several large rooms and two bars downstairs and two dining areas upstairs. The restaurant is a bit dated inside and could have been a little bit cleaner. The acoustics upstairs were also really bad when it was crowded. I had a hard time hearing and understanding our server. Becco offers several bottles of wine for $40 which we decided to get since glasses were $15 each. The $40 sauv blanc was good. Besides their main menu, they offer a rotating pasta entrée option which includes unlimited portions of their 3 daily pastas. Like others have said in the reviews before, the bread is hard. Entrees & pasta come with complimentary Caesar salad which was fine - well dressed. I opted to get the chicken parm as main and my friend got the pasta special. I was surprised when the chicken parm came out and didn't include any pasta - I guess didn't do a good job reading the description. The portion of chicken was large & thin. It was fine. I had some of my friend's spaghetti with it. Of the 3 pastas that night, the spaghetti in red sauce was the best. The spaghetti was a thick noodle and tasted homemade. The potato leek raviolo in butter or brown sage sauce was pretty tasteless. The penne in meat sauce was not bad. They come around often to see if you want more and a lot of times it felt like the pasta was piping hot which is nice. They also let my friend take home the leftover pasta she got from her 3rd refill which was cool - we weren't sure if they allowed takeaways. From a price point, it was reasonable. The chicken was $33 and the pasta $37. I would say they prioritize quantity over quality at a fair price point which is probably appealing to tourists. I don't need to go back again - it was an average experience. Solid 2.5 / 5. read more

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We were 13 family members with a reservation after Cirque di Soliel, 27Dec. Our table was ready, we sat, and the kids got kid size meals at kid's pricing. The food was Awesome, delicious and plenty! Especially the lasagna baschamel - so fresh and the noodles were thin and perfectly cooked. The others had the sampler which was good also. Even the kids ate a lot! Definitely a must if you want Italian food in NYC! And we're Italian! read more

Becco - Family Christmas at Becco! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Left this experience very disappointed, had higher expectations for New York City. From the minute we arrived, we found none of the staff friendly. We had requested to move our table from the top of the stairs in the main line of traffic and the staff did not respond warmly. Not only did we have long weights in between service, but everything we received was subpar. I ordered a paper plane off their specialty cocktail menu which only had a handful of drinks. This didn't taste anything like a paper plane so I'm not sure how they could label it a signature Cocktail. I needed to return it for a glass of wine. The food had so many different limitations on it. You actually cannot order pasta separately without getting their three frying pan full meal deal. Nothing about our experience was authentic. Overpriced for what we received. Very disappointed. With all the options in New York City... Do not recommend. read more

Our waitress was absolutely lovely, every endearing. Most of us ordered the bottomless pasta which we enjoyed very much. Plus I was able to take some home for lunch the next day. Total win! read more

Becco - Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Decent spot for Italian fare in the theater district! It's a nice spot given proximity to broadway shows, and the server even asks if you need your food faster or not depending on if you're seeing a show, which is nice. However it is pricey and an older restaurant vibe. The interior was comfortable and the service was generally attentive. My table and I shared the calamari and sinfonia de pasta, which consists of three different pastas of the day. The calamari was great and the spicy marinara sauce was a highlight. I really enjoyed the ravioli and appreciated the freshness of the pasta (though the spaghetti was a bit chewy, which I didn't expect). The fusilli was well cooked but lacked some flavor and acidity. You really don't need more than one serving of the sinfonia to fill up, though I would mention that the table service pasta only came around one other time after we were served. read more

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Have a large party fir a tradeshow event while jn the city. Had nearly 20 in all. Accommodation was great, everyone enjoyed the time together. Had drinks before that got the group quite lively! Staff was attentive to everyone's needs to the tee! Everyone placed their orders for dinner and enjoyed our loud visit. Dinner for us should start arriving shortl A great time for everyone and great place for a group dinner! read more

Truly one of the best lunches and so inexpensive I couldn't believe it. The bread olives and white bean spread they give you I would have paid $20 for as an app. The burrata and grilled bread app was incredible and every bite we literally said WOW. The people next to us got the meatballs and they looked so good I can't wait to go back. read more

Becco - Free bread and olives - SO good - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Becco is part of my families New York experience , we come here whenever we visit New York. Everything is delicious! This time around we ordered the Sinfonia de pasta all you want pasta. This featured your choice of either Caesar salad ( absolutely wonderful!) or antipasti ( artichoke hearts , mozzarella, calamari, bell pepper to mention a few ingredients- my sister loved it). Three types of pasta were served- fuscelli with red and green peppers; ravioli with lamb and spaghetti in a red sauce . There is a great wine list and full bar. We were too stuffed to get dessert but maybe next time. read more

Becco - Delicious olives - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for an excellent dining option before attending a show, this establishment is ideal for you. They efficiently serve customers, ensuring your visit takes less than 90 minutes total. We frequently visit this restaurant before taking a 10-minute walk to our show. The staff provides outstanding service. They offer an extensive menu selection. The majority of main dishes include a bread basket and Caesar salad as accompaniments. Our party enjoyed cocktails, a salmon entrée, and a three-pasta dish. The total bill including gratuity came to $155. It is crowded and noisy and reservations are a must. THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

It was ok. Pretty forgettable, nothing that really stood out aside from the Caesar salad Not a bad value on the unlimited pasta but nothing that's gonna blow you away Service was good, table was a little cramped but not bad for nyc. Probably other Italian spots worth trying before this one but not a bad time read more

I would like to start off by saying that me, my girlfriend and extended family have been repeat customers at Becco's over the years and had always thoroughly enjoyed our time dining there. Unfortunately tonight was an entirely different experience, one that left me very disappointed, frustrated and sad. Although everyone from the host, food runners, and manager have been gracious, our waitress was dismissive, cold and rude. Our waitress, a young curly red haired blonde woman, greeted us and took the order, saying that she'd be back with water shortly after. Twenty minutes have passed since then and after eating our salads, we still didn't receive any beverages. Throughout that time, the restaurant wasn't busy, nor packed. There were only a few tables eating. We glanced and saw our waitress relaxing at the bar making small talk often. It was only then by chance when she came to clear our salad plates that she admitted she forgot to provide water and apologized. We understood, smiled and said it wasn't a problem. Our pasta arrived and we continued to enjoy the meal. Over time, my girlfriend and I noticed that our waitress was actively ignoring us and didn't once check in to see how we were doing. We looked around discreetly and saw she was being very attentive towards other tables except ours. I tried to make friendly eye contact with her, but she wouldn't come near my girlfriend and I. We honestly felt bad and didn't understand why. I managed to politely ask our waitress for more water and as she came to pour some, she missed and spilled a large amount on the table. The spilling even ricocheted and landed in my food, causing it to be watery. What made it unbearable was that afterwards, she proceeded to cuss at us and scurried away with a condescending look on her face. I didn't appreciate the profanity comment she made as it wasn't professional and awkward. Not a genuine apology or any kind of sympathy to rectify the situation. Meanwhile my girlfriend and I are sitting speechless as I'm irritably looking into my puddle of food. I sat there so boggled wondering what drove her to be disrespectful. As someone who works in the restaurant industry myself, I personally know and empathize how difficult it is to work in FOH positions. I always make it a habit of saying please and thank you and doing my best to show genuine appreciation when dining out. However this experience has left me frustrated and regrettably bitter. Thankfully, the manager was absolutely supportive, kind and understanding, going so far as to comp a portion of our meal. I told the manager in confidence that I was apologetic, even so far as embarrassed for bringing up the situation but it really made my girlfriend and I uncomfortable. The manager kindly offered to bring us a fresh plate but I lost my appetite and just wanted to pay. What made this whole fiasco horrible was that my girlfriend and I simply wanted to celebrate our anniversary at one of our favorite restaurants in NYC. An unprofessional employee had the audacity to not take accountability for their mistakes or make efforts to genuinely remedy the problem. I am one to give benefit of the doubt, but from start to finish, this waitress seemingly dismissed us and chose not to provide any sort of decent service. As I was paying the bill, my girlfriend even spotted our waitress giving us a dirty glare as if she didn't do anything wrong. She even made emphatic gestures towards us that were highly inappropriate. To this day, we've never felt so unwelcome and wanted to leave immediately. I implore management to train your staff better. To say Becco's is no longer one of our favorite restaurants is an understatement. I will never be coming back or supporting this business anymore. read more

Really nice place. A bit loud for me, but authentic Italian food prepared with Lydia's influence. Our table was served NY strip steak, lasagna and chicken parm but also the 3 pasta specials. We all enjoyed the Caesar salad and bread service. Wine was reasonably proces -- thank you for not price gouging. This is a very reliable NYC choice for dinner. read more

Looking forward to coming back again this June. Although our last visit was very good, I have to say the tables for two are extremely close together. I understand you want to maximize business, but we would have stayed longer (coffee and dessert) if the situation was more pleasant. We were seated next to a bickering couple who obviously didn't like each other! They we loud and it was very distracting to our conversation. This is the reason you are getting 4 stars instead of 5. It is not related to the wonderful food and service at all. We just didn't know we were getting dinner and a show!! read more

Loved my dinner here after seeing HK on Broadway. Super close to the theaters. The quality of food was delicious and I recommend the Chicken Parm!!! The service was great loved seeing waiters walk around with giant hot pans of pasta! Delicious. I wish the three pastas they offered the day I went were different so definitely check online because they change daily. Two of them were just lacking sauce and basically a pasta salad. Which I wouldn't mind one but two at the same time was underwhelming. But the red sauce pasta was 10/10 and I'd love to go back on a different day. The brownie sundae was a perfect way to end the night. Also this restaurant is really lively and gorgeous. I especially like the bar area. PS. The espresso was great read more

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BECCO is always on the agenda when in the city for theater! Service is prompt and efficient. Menu--yes, you can select from a fine menu, but we (our theater-binge group) always choose the 3 entree symphonia. Beginning with salad, followed by three different pastas and preparations. Additional servings gladly served, have more of all or just your favorite. Dessert? The cheesecake is delightful, if you have room. Honestly, I enjoy too much pasta on most visits. Recommended? Highly! I will be back next visit to NYC. read more

New York will feed you, but Becco will take care of you. The lights are low, the scent of garlic lingers, and the Sinfonia di Paste, three pastas, refilled until you say stop, is the kind of meal that reminds you why Italy never rushes dinner. The wine list stretches for days, but you can't go wrong, and the service? Sharp, quick, but never rushed. They know how to read a table, making you feel like you belong. Becco isn't about pretense, it's about rich food, deep wine, and a warm, unhurried kind of indulgence. The kind of place you walk into for dinner and leave feeling like you found a little bit of home. read more

Delicious Italian food! Very unique and lots of options. Bread is fresh and served hot. Decently priced as well. read more

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The food was good. We ordered off the menu: chicken parmigiana and veal piccata with one side of three pastas of the day. The red sauce was yummy. Ravioli was soggy. The olives and bread were good although I wanted to dip my bread in olive oil instead of hummus dip. The prices are on higher end and add up since meals only come with cesear salad not pasta or potato so be prepared to have to add that on ($16 pasta). The $40 dollar wine choices were nice since usually nyc is known for high alcohol prices! read more

Becco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Pleasantly surprised with Becco! Restaurants in the Theater District are typically 1. EXTREMELY expensive and/or 2. very bad. Becco was pricey but nothing outrageous and worked perfectly for our group before a show. Three of us had their $35 unlimited pasta and appetizer deal and were completely stuffed afterwards. I love that they give you three different pastas (linguini al vongole, beet tortelini and a classic bowtie pasta with tomato sauce). Came with a side of either Caesar salad or antipasti, both of which were great. Drinks were tasty, I had the aperol spritz and enjoyed it. Service was a little slow but friendly and helpful in deciding meal choices. read more

Becco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been here twice. The first time, it was due to word of mouth over the unlimited daily fresh pasta. My friends and I were disappointed by the 3 options the day we went, unfortunately. It was definitely good, but not great. The second time we went as a larger group, for work. This time I ordered off the menu, Veal Picatta. It was great, as was the wine. Fantastic choice near many on and off broadway shows. read more

Such an amazing dinner near Times Square prefect for before a show, just be sure to have a reservation. The all you can eat table side pasta is a deal in any city but in NYC it's a steal! So yummy and comes with a salad, can't beat it for the price any where. Too notched service and atmosphere highly recommended read more

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Becco is a very nostalgic restaurant for me. When I was a kid, my mom would take me here for the amazing antipasto and unlimited homemade pasta and then we'd go see a broadway show. I haven't been back in many years. But, my husband and I went last week and it was exactly how I remembered. Started with fresh bread, olives, and white bean dip. Delicious antipasto and all three pastas were great. We also had cocktails (my sidecar was better than his old fashioned). The server was friendly and asked immediately if we had a show we were seeing afterwards (which we were). The restaurant was very busy but they had a lot of staff buzzing around and it didn't impede the service. The only downside was that we were sat at a teeny tiny table and our food barely fit. read more

Becco - Three pastas of the day. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I love Becco, the menu, the wine list, the service! If you are coming into Manhattan for a show, Becco is a must try for lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed, I guarantee that. The 3 pasta dish, amazing. Today I am having the stuffed peppers, just delicious! read more

Becco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We went here last Thursday for dinner, and luckily, we were able to walk in. But for the weekend, you'll probably need a reservation since it fills up fast. Also, it took about 30-40 minutes for the food to come out, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the place for you. We also waited like 15 minutes for our beer. Although the service was slow, they were super friendly. We tried the Sinfonia de Pasta, which had three different pastas of the day: Krafi with brown butter and sage, Paccheri with short rib ragu, and Spaghetti with tomato sauce. I also got a Caesar salad, and my friend went with the antipasti misto. The food was solid, and the pasta was well-made. Portions were really generous too. I liked two out of the three pastas, especially the Krafi (ravioli) with brown butter and sage--it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. I'd love to come back to try more pasta next time. We were so full that we skipped dessert and took some leftovers to-go. Just a heads up: an 18% tip is added automatically to your bill. If you're hungry and love pasta, this place is definitely worth a visit! their unlimited pasta trio for $37 is pretty reasonable considering the quality. Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 5/5 Overall 4.3/4 (Average) read more

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This place has it all. Food service ambience. Especially if you're going to try to catch a show they're great. They can kind of speed you through with their pasta deal. Everyone was so nice. My wife is vegetarian and they easily accommodates her. Probably the best pasta dish I have ever experienced. I give it five stars all day long. read more

Becco - Pasta special - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We came in here based on reviews. I am even more impressed then I thought I could be. The small space in the building makes it feel cozy and intimate. We choose to go with the special. Which is a salad or vegetable platter. Then three pastas of the night. Unreal. I am blown away at the quality and taste of the food. I feel like I am in Italy in here. read more

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My coworkers and I came here for a work event. They rented out a small room upstairs for the event. The place itself is very easy to find, it is on the smaller size but very cozy. If you have a large group coming then I would recommend make a reservation in advance to ensure that you can get a seat. The staff is very friendly and the service was great. They kept refilling our wine throughout the night - the moment they notice that our drinks were empty they would refill our glasses. We did have a set menu for the event but there were some items that stood out more than most. -Caesar salad: This was yummy but honestly you cannot go wrong with a caesar salad -Antipasto misto: This was just alright, it was a mixed of a variety of veggies and seafood but it was nothing special. -Fettuccine with braised short rib ragu: This was really yummy; would highly recommend this. Very creamy and the short ribs were so tender and flavorful -Radiatori with tomato sauce: This was just alright nothing special -Spinach Ravioli: Also delicious, the sauce was creamy and the ravioli was flavorful -Pollo al limone: This was really yummy. I am not really a chicken person but this was delicious. The chicken was not dry at all and the flavors were so delicious. -Bistecca Di Manzo Griglia: Another stand out, the steak was so tender and flavorful. It was perfectly cooked. So good, highly recommend -Trancio di salmone: My least favorite out of the three but still delicious. If you love salmon you would love this -We also had an assortment of dessert which was alright - I did not find their desserts to be anything special. Overall - good Italian dinner place if you are in the area! read more

The restaurant is busy so make sure you make reservations. It's located in restaurant row and it's a bustling area of restaurants. The tables are spaced close together so we prepared to get bumped by someone while you're seated. I ordered the SINFONIA DI PASTE, Saturday for $34.95 which is the chef's selection of three unlimited pastas and you also get an appetizer of Caesar salad or antipasto. For the table, they bring you olives, bread and breadsticks. The three pastas that night were fettuccine with pesto and asparagus, penne a la vodka with shrimp and spinach ravioli. Out of the 3, I liked the penne a la vodka with shrimp the best. They were ok but nothing spectacular. For dessert, we ordered the dessert for two but it was kinda skimpy. I was expecting a bit more for the price. Could've just skipped dessert. The service was a bit slow in the beginning and I felt that it could have been better. Wish I could but not sure if I would recommend to family and friends. read more

Becco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My wife & I had such a great experience at Becco last night! We signed up for a special dinner hosted by Lidia & Joe Bastianich. The menu was created by Lidia and Bastianich Wines were served from their family vineyard. All food was served family style which was great because if you wanted more, the wait staff came over and gave you another portion. Lidia wrote a new cookbook and had a special table signing. A few years ago I read Joe's book Restaurant Man and I am excited to meet both of them in person. Walking to the hostess stand, the restaurant on a Tuesday night was packed! There was even a little 4 top table in the foyer! I think the event pushed everyone into the main dining room, it was great to see everyone just enjoying New York City. Now I've been on cruises, when you're seated at a communal table, some couples might be shy. I know how to get everyone talking! Table 8, we honestly had the best table. Everyone shared about themselves while we feasted on fried calamari rings. The first course was a ceasar salad, Eggplant Rollatini, roasted cauliflower bites and the outrageous Calamari Fritti. The calamari was cooked perfectly and I loved the side sauce. Next the pasta dishes, Potato Gnocchi with tomato, burrata and fresh basil as well as Casarecce with shrimp & broccoli. The Gnocchi was so pillowly light, they melted in your mouth. Perfecto! Now there are family style servings coming out, pan fried Monkfish, sauteed chicken breast and fall of the bone pork shoulder. You want more? The wait staff was happy to oblige and serve you more food and wine. What I didn't expect to see was the love people have for Lidia. One of the guests at our table had past cook books Lidia signed as well as a children's book. (Joe isn't signing my iPad) Joe also spoke about how the Becco is near and dear to him, he opened the restaurant in his 20s and there are people working now that have been there for decades. At the end of the night I snapped a picture of my wife with Lidia, signing her book. I told her the branzino at Lupo is still the best I ever had. Starting from a restaurant in Queens to multiple restaurants, "Eataly" (We've also been to the Boston location) a Michelin Star restaurant for Del Posto, Lidia & Joe Bastianich built a beautiful family business for all of us to enjoy. read more

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We had not intended to dine here but after a poor happy hour experience at a nearby restaurant we dashed in before a play. It was a Friday night and it was packed. Somehow they got us 2 seats at the bar and we had amazing food again! We actually ordered the same seafood dish we had in 2018. It was just as good as I remembered. I believe it is the zuppa di pesce Misto. We also had a great caesar salad. The bartender was fabulous and even though we had to rush to get to the play we had a fantastic expience at Becco. Highly recommend. read more

The restaurant felt a lot larger on the inside than it looked on the outside, and it wasn't too busy after 1 PM on a Saturday. I'd suggest a making a reservation in advance for eating at peak hours, since the tables around ours were all finishing up as we were seated. The restaurant felt homey and warm with the decor. The complimentary sliced bread sadly wasn't warm when they brought it out, but the thin, crunchy breadsticks with seasoning were addictive. The Insalata Cesare, the caesar salad, was solid, and they brought it out maybe 5 minutes after we placed our orders. The service here was quick, and we even got the pastas right after we finished our appetizers. The unlimited pasta serves their rotating three pastas, and the selection and variety were surprisingly good. The pasta was perfectly al dente; I've never had such al dente pasta before at a restaurant. I only tried two of the three pastas, since the third was a mushroom ravioli and I'm not a fan of mushroom. (My friend told me it was really good and that I had to try it.) read more

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We had an excellent meal here before seeing Stereophonic (also highly recommend). Our friends went here while visiting New York earlier this year and highly recommended this spot for dinner before a show and specifically mentioned their burrata. Sold. We started with the friend recommended burrata and drinks. The burrata was so, so good. Perfect oozy burrata texture, served on top of crusty bread and grilled broccolini. Yum. For our mains, my honey got the Osso Bucco and I got the swordfish, which I think was a special. Both were perfectly cooked. My honey still says this was the his favorite meal of the trip and, while we ate a lot of delicious things, I may have to agree. Service was prompt and friendly throughout. The place was busy the entire time we were there, even though we got there on the early end (5pm) on a Wednesday night, so definitely make a reservation, especially if you have tickets to a show. read more

I was absolutely amazed by how delicious the pasta was at this cozy Italian spot. The vibe was like a Nonna's dining room. The service was outstanding and considerate of accommodating my electronic scooter at the restaurant. The team was so kind and so helpful. We had the sampling of pastas served table side and it was both adventurous and outstanding. I don't believe I've ever had better pasta in my life and I live in Chicago which has amazing food. It's 24 hours later, and I had to write this review. The prices were reasonable and we finished the meal with one of the best cappuccino's I can remember. It was a joy! read more

It is a popular place of olden days that has been there for years. We were there on Mother's Day and made reservations in advance. However, we were squeezed in on the ground floor and felt the server with his dirty apparel was tired and couldn't wait til he was done for the night. Food was equally under whelming. read more

Great food, service and ambience. The pasta special offers a great sample of the day's pasta. It is situated in theater district so crowd will die down a bit when the matinee starts. read more