3.5! Cute spot. Really liked the vibe. The food was okay. Not mind blowing or anything for write…read morehome about but a nice hearty meal. The service was good. Bathrooms were a vibe. Cute stop in for a drink after work

The food wasn't amazing for what I expected. I did want like a French bistro scene which it…read moredefinitely delivered. I sat at the bar and asked the bartender for recs on the wine. His selections were spot on so definitely sit at the bar. The French onion soup was tasty and I enjoyed the pate! It is definitely a happy hour spot as I noticed with the collegiate crowd when I arrived for a small meal.

I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

Our favorite date night spot in NYC - ambiance, food, drinks, service.... Knocks it all out of the…read morepark. Our menu staple recs: - focaccia - little gem caesar - heirloom panzanella (seasonal) - crispy potatoes "millefoglie" - roasted cauliflower - rigatone calabrese (MUCH better than the pappardelle) - mafaldine pasta (it's worth it, trust me) - we haven't tried a ravioli we didn't like - risotto: finally tried and it was delish - tirsmisu is FIRE

{Overall: 3.5; Food: 3.5} Ambiance: 4; Service: 4…read more Carlotto is enjoyable, but on the more expensive side for what it is. The pastas are good and the ambiance is dark, romantic, and intimate. Service is good and the overall experience is pleasant. I enjoy the food, but it is not something I find myself craving, which makes it harder to justify the prices.

I met a friend here for happy hour on a weekday, and we had a wonderful time. The restaurant was…read morespacious and the marble bar was gorgeous. There's even a speakeasy lounge downstairs. The bar seating was plentiful and comfortable. There is plenty of space for people to stand behind the bar or a high top tables enjoying happy hour after work. If you go at 4:30 or 5, it's a bit calmer as the after work crowd trickles in. And as the evening went on, it started to get more and more packed, and it became a really lively vibe. After my friend left for another function, I stuck around a little bit longer for a little solo dinner. I had a glass of Prosecco off the happy hour menu followed by a dirty martini, and I did request to look at their full dinner menu because there was a couple items that I wanted to try. I wanted to try the duck Ragu and halloumi cheese, both of which were absolutely fantastic. The halloumi cheese was perfectly grilled and flavorful, and the duck Ragu was very comforting. I highly recommend both dishes. I ended up chatting with a woman sitting next to me who happened to work with select apertivo, and next thing I know one of the bartenders handed me a lovely bright cocktail to try on the house. It was a refreshing bubbly Barlume spritz that I'll definitely have to get again next time. Overall, I had a really great time at Barlume. The service was excellent from the servers and the bartenders, and they were all very attentive, personable and friendly throughout the evening. I'll definitely be back for happy hour or dinner with friends!

It's been a minute since we'd dined out (life on the other side of having a kid has been DIFFERENT…read morey'all) so we decided to go check Barlume out. Did you know this is where the Beecher's used to be?! RIP, I miss their Mac n cheese.... the vibe is completely different now (think extravagant Mediterranean vibes, it's very instagram-mable with the beautiful bar area). I had made a reservation for 5:30 (again, life with a baby is very different)- we arrived early but the staff were very gracious and were able to get us seated. They seated us in a side alcove area where they had cushioned seating, which was very helpful. What we Ordered: Drinks: Barlume Spritz and Hibiscus Mule (N/A cocktail)- drinks were good, nothing too special but we appreciated the cute stirrers Appetizer: Halloumi- grilled halloumi with roasted eggplant puree. The saltiness of the halloumi went so well with the creaminess of the eggplant. (Baby liked the eggplant puree too hah) Entrees: Lobster Arrabiatta and Duck Ragu and Truffle Pizza. My husband got the lobster arrabiatta and was raving about how delicious it was. He said it was the perfect level of spice. My duck ragu was served with busiate (a corkscrew shaped pasta) which I thought 'trapped' the sauce perfectly so you get a nice saucy bite each time. Pasta was perfectly al dente- my one gripe is that I felt the duck ragu was a bit too salty, which even managed to overpower the tomato flavor. We shared the truffle pizza, which came topped off with stracciatella, porcini mushrooms and shaved truffles. I liked the porcini mushrooms on the pizza, this was a first for me. For dessert (which we had to gobble down quickly because baby was starting to get fussy) we got the pistachio cake. SAVE SPACE IN YOUR STOMACH FOR THIS ONE!!! This was my favorite in the whole meal, the kataifi gives it that wonderful crumbliness and it went soooo well with the mango sorbet that's served with it. Recommend for a nice dinner with friends or a cool place to grab drinks! 4.5 stars

Boqueria is reliably delicious - I'm usually wary of chain restaurants as they can become too…read more"corporate". Boqueria was not the case. The location was small but provided a cozy and intimate environment, perfect for a date night or a fun dinner with friends. The staff was knowledgeable about the offerings and the food came extremely fast. The dishes come out as they are ready and they just kept getting better and better ( you HAVE to get the octopus and churros ) Truly loved every single dish and the perfect spot to try many different things due to the tapas style.

Have passed this place now for months. Seemed to be very lively. One evening I decided to stop…read more With no reservation I was seated at the bar - not a problem. The place was very busy and loud. After a while the bar tender finally acknowledged me. In the mean time I've made my selection. Cabernet Sauvignon, Garlic Shrimp, Seared Skirt Steak. One star off for serving Cabernet Sauvignon at room temperature. A full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly served at roughly 55°F to 65°F or 15°C to 18°C, not at 72ºF. The shrimps arrived first, cooked properly and quite tasty. The skirt steak was next. Although tasty it was on the chewy side. Compared to other Tapas bars, it's OK, I would return

such a great place for brunch! a group of us came on a saturday morning. the service was quick and…read morefriendly, and the vibe is fun. easy to chat as it wasn't a very loud place. we got the café de olla which was their house coffee - sweet and cinnamon-y. the elote pancakes are an absolute must (our fave) , as are the churros. for mains, we enjoyed the enfrijoladas, the enchiladas and the benedict. fair warning the benedict was a smaller portion but everything else was a decent size. very solid choice for good mexican food in the area.

Tortillas smelled fresh and were warm too but the meat was dry for both the skirt steak and pork…read morecarnitas. The flavors were there, just dry. The waitress and waiters were nice but the hostess didn't even bother to say hi to us or goodbye to us. Walked away when we came up to the podium and then didn't lift her head up when we walked out nor say goodbye back when I said goodbye. Rude?

This is my humble opinion I wasn't asked to write a review…read morenor am I getting compensate for this opinion. This place is top 3 of my restaurant I wasn't going to order a Main dish after I had hands down the best salad ever I had the chickpeas salad. It is to die for and a must have I had the red snapper Now here's the beauty today is the last Sunday before lenting season is over I managed to have great Italian dinner while not having pasta dairy nor alcohol Yet I'm so happy it felt like I had all of that. Here's the best part the bill was way below what I expected. I'm a believer. I don't usually do Manhattan since I'm Brooklyn all day every day. They're going to see me again Great food great music great atmosphere great staff love everything about this place. The chef is awesome

I was wholly impressed with Vallata. I booked a table for an early dinner on my birthday. From the…read moremoment we arrived I was greeted so warmly and wished happy birthday by numerous employees. We had a nice table tucked in to a corner where we had a view of the kitchen and could sit next to each other on the bench seat. Our primary server, Luis, was helpful and lovely. I was impressed with the way the whole staff seemed to work together to serve, bus tables, ask if we needed anything and talk with us. I really have to say the service was superb. Shoutout to Chris who not only tended bar but worked the floor and to the lovely hostess whose name I wish I had gotten. But really the whole staff was just A+++. We shared the crispy artichokes (outstanding) and the cacio e Pepe arancini (where the fried parsley was especially unique and delicious) to start. I had the eggplant parmesan which reminded me of an eggplant dish I had in Venice -- but better. My husband had the ricotta cavatelli which was also great. For dessert I had the olive oil cake accompanied by lemon curd and --wait for it -- rosemary gelato. I was skeptical about this gelato, but it turned out to be a wonderfully fantastic surprise! My husband had the Apple Crostata which was also fantastic. The limoncello was a perfect way to end the meal. I was told by my husband that I can't shave off a star for Chef Tom not being there himself. So, I won't. Fair enough. But I'm still hoping I catch him another time.

What a gorgeous bar to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend. I had just reread The Picture of…read moreDorian Gray with my book club so this was a fitting experience. The interior is beautiful, every corner is eye catching. They even have a screen that showcases his famous quotes. They have an extensive drink menu with themed cocktails. It was busy so things might get a bit delayed but the staff was nice. We ordered a bunch of cocktails. The Exile- This is a sweet and refreshing drink with raspberries, strawberries, vodka, and finished with greek mastiha mint. Secret Knock- This is a smoky drink with a bit of a bite. You get peach liqueur with cinnamon smoke, bitters, and yellowstone bourbon. Robbie's Reverie- This starts with violet gin, lemon, rhubarb, and tonic. Strong and citrusy. Devil's Kiss- You start with tempranillo, a little bit of strawberry apertif and orange liqueur, Finished with blackcurrant and brandy. Fruity with a kick. Great experience overall!

We visited Oscar Wilde during their Lunar New Year celebration, and the decorations were absolutely…read morebeautiful. The food was great, the drinks were delicious, and everything we ordered was enjoyable. The space itself is so cute and unique, with plenty to look at and a great vibe whether you're there for drinks, dinner, or a special occasion. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Between the festive decor, great food and cocktails, and excellent service, it was a memorable visit. Definitely a spot worth checking out in NYC!