When you have out-of-town visitors, there are a few places that might be interesting for them. It might be a bit tourist-y, which usually means pricey. This spot is one of those place, inside the Grand Central Terminal. Since they are located on the higher level, you get to have a magnificent view of the terminal. I asked for the table with the view, but when we arrived, they wanted to sit us at the back... The lovely hostess told us that if we were willing to wait for the staff to clean and re-set the table, we could have the table with the view. We of course waited. It took a while, but I say it was worth it. We were all feeling some kind of pasta dish on this day. We ordered Organic Cipriani Spaghetti with Branzino and Cherry Tomatoes, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, and Organic Cipriani Tagliarelle "alla Bolognese." What I really liked about is that they brought the extra serving in a metal container! For that, I feel as if the high price point is more reasonable. I must say I was not expecting much from a kind of tourist-y spot, but they were all really good! And they don't make it easy to say no to dessert either. They don't bring you a dessert menu, they bring you the whole dessert to your table to see what they are!!! They also bring you complimentary cookies. Yes! Out off the dessert plates, we chose Vanilla Meringue Cake and Vanilla Mille-Feuille. They were both nice sizes, big enough to share among the three of us. Not the best desserts I've ever had, but it was good. We had a pleasant lunch here with a great view of the stars on the ceiling of the Grand Central Terminal. The food was pretty good, and service was ok too. I would definitely put this spot as one of top restaurants to take my out-of-town guests in the future! read more

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With such a name, you'd expect both good food and service. Especially during the holidays. Our food was good. The hostess was lovely. Our first waiter was very nice. But he got off his shift during our time there and nobody else bothered to check in. We were very much forgotten which was a disappointment at such an iconic place. Management, you can train your staff better. Let's be real, we come here for a quintessential New York experience, not necessarily the best of the tasting menu. Cipriani's is supposed to be the beacon of service. And your staff is part of that experience. They kinda failed it tonight. Sincerely A New Yorker. read more

Horrible experience here from start to finish last night. Service not fit for any price point--and one very big cockroach. The bartender was unfriendly and was visibly annoyed that the manager continued to seat people in the restaurant for dinner. He delivered the dinner menu silently and looked at his watch. It was 8:45pm on a Friday. The bar chair I was seated in felt like it needed a few screws--it was wobbly. The bar top was worn and tattered. The napkins were raggedy. At one point during my stay, the manager stood behind me and placed his arm on the back of my chair, as well as the back of the chair of another patron next to me, whom he obviously knew. It was weird to have a person that I didn't know do this--even weirder to have a manager, an employee, use the back of the chair of a customer to steady himself...or to show dominance? His arm on the back of my chair made the wobbly chair wobble even more. I don't need princess treatment at a restaurant but I do want the employees I interact with to *not* make me feel like my presence is an annoyance. I also don't need for anyone, ever, to stand behind me and intrude on my space, as the manager had done. I got my food (the food was fine) and while I was eating I felt a tickle on my knee, like a feather had landed on it. That tickle was a cockroach so big that I initially thought it was a mouse. The cockroach must have climbed out from within the bar. It scattered towards the kitchen. I stopped eating immediately and requested my check. I considered telling the manager and the bartender about the cockroach incident, but my interactions with both were so irritating that I didn't bother. read more

Food is good and ambience is unique (Grand Central Terminal balcony) BUT I notice that sometime they charge a "mandatory" 20% gratuity charge plus additional 2/3/4/5% opportunities which is never disclosed on the menu and other times they do not. I have eaten there a few times. Two times (with another US guest) they did not and one (with a French guest where we speaking French) they added the 20%, assuming we were tourists. This is very sneaky and unacceptable. This gratuity for a party of 2 and was imposed without any notice in the hope we would not notice. Apparently Cipriani is known to try to occasionally try this trick. I will never book any Cipriani in the future Please check your bill at any Cipriani. read more

Cipriani Grand Central is a great lunch spot for fine dining and meeting friends or clients. Food and service are of course excellent and the view of the ope air grand central terminal is fun! 10 stars read more

Had dinner here with colleagues and everything was delicious. The liver with polenta was fresh and tender. No livery after taste at all. The Papperdelle pasta was melt in your mouth delicious. Everyone loved their dishes and would happily return for more. The only complaint, the seating offers great views of Grand Central, but it's tight as your very close to the table next and behind you. read more

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My hubs works over here so I've always wanted to come here, like for years. I always planned oh stay at Waldorf Astoria, eat here, have our son see NYC for the first time. Plans changed over the years and I can't believe the Waldorf is still not open! We still got to come eat here after seeing the tree/walking around Bryant park. Service was amazing as we sat down, was so cool sitting above the bustling grand central, our son was crazy about the bread. Just an awesome place to eat. Anyway the food, seriously one of the best pasta dishes of my life. I dream about this pasta. If you've never eaten the pasta dish I think Cipriani is known for, you are missing out. Greatest thing was we got the check paid and hurried downstairs to hop on our train back to long island. This place will forever be a core memory of a first Christmasy outing in NYC with our boy. read more

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I've always wanted to go and now that I have an office in Graybar I thought it would be a great spot for holiday cocktails. The location is prime a fantastic spot to have specialty cocktails and small bites or a meal. The maitre D was friendly and engaging and gave exceptional service. We didn't have a reservation but he gave us a table and checked on us often. The waiters also were friendly and offered exceptional service. The restaurant is located in Grand Central Terminal on the balcony. It has an upscale vibe with travelers coming and going out from the tri-state area. We ordered cocktails and small bites I had the Mr. C which has vodka, mandarin, lemon juice and Prosecco it is a class cocktail from the Mr. C hotel in Beverly Hills. My coworker had a champagne cocktail and the other had a martini. The drinks went fabulously with the Prosciutto Tower which included melon, grapes and parmigiana cheese. It was a nice way to end the day and a great send off for the holidays. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

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Always wanted to try this place and finally decided to go on my own. It's small so it's nice for drinks. It gives you nice views of grand central. They do have a bar area which is nice. I had a drink and and appetizer. I ordered the prosciutto with melon. It was a good size but I do wish the presentation/ platting was a little better and prosciutto a little bit fresher but overall it was a good dish. Service was good. Recommend for after work drinks but be mindful that place is small and may not be good for a large group. read more

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Nothing like Cipriani. Every bite is to die for and the service is extraordinary. The ambience is casual in Dolci but it is a quick stop for a dinner after a day in the city read more

The service was great The food was better We had the tofu, fish, and curry - all amazing food We have a new star in the Chelsea Food Scene ! read more

Although the ambiance is pleasant up on the balcony overlooking Grand Central Terminal, my one star is not due to the service, or staff or food. It's because I do not appreciate my bill having a 20% tip automatically added to my tab. Not to mention that at the bottom of the bill, there was a chart for "Suggested Additional Tip:" that began at 2% up to 7%! That took away my pleasant experience to one of gall. I eat out frequently but do not believe that it is the customer's responsibility to subsidize the employer's payroll. As it is, the pricing already includes overhead, rent, expenses, payroll, etc. A tip is for service rendered above and beyond the price of that item or service, and that should be given freely by my choice, and according to the level of service provided and overall experience. They won't be seeing me again because I will not accept a tactic like that. read more

Had a very bad salmon with Brussel sprouts today. Salmon was not fresh and Broussel sprouts were not cooked. Bad combo

I always sit at the bar with Ashley and Charles, they are always a delight and conduct themselves professionally. What a great view !!!! read more

We never take the train into Grand Central Terminal without having a beautiful Glass of Wine and some appetizers here. I could sit here and people watch all day. Food is very good, wine is lovely, and the service is top notch. One can complain about the price, however, remember you are dinning inside of one of the most famous and beautiful landmarks in the world...there is a price for that. Anyway, next time you are passing through, I highly recommend that you grab a drink, slow life down for a minute, and look up!!! Enjoy! read more

Cipriani Dolci - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by Cirpriani Dolci for a bite with a friend. Still celebrating my birthday The atmosphere was bustling given It was Times Square! The restaurant was busy. I guess we all wanted/needed a bite lol Service was lovely and friendly. The food was fine but lacked enough Branzino in the pasta so I was disappointed, tiny pieces. The sauce was lovely, the pasta was Al dente. My friend's salad was delicious The drinks were lovely as recommended by our server Jose. A very nice and charming gentleman. I was gifted a slice of the vanilla cake as my birthday present it was delicious $$ read more

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So good the food was amazing, very old school italian! All the wait staff was so nice and i would go back in a heart beat.

I came here for drinks and appetizers. It is nice and the service was good. I ordered the champagne cocktail and the prosciutto tower which was the perfect size for three people. I really enjoyed this place now I do not know how much it was because my boss paid for us. I did enjoy my cocktail and the prosciutto was very fresh and cut very thinly which I enjoyed. It was not overly fatty and the view was great. It was a wonderful time and I do recommend it. I would want to go back to order other dishes. I would also tell you the bread basket is complimentary. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Prosciutto Dolce Melon - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

In New York the native tolerance for tourists is hammocked in popularity somewhere just between leprosy and typhoid so the immediate revulsion towards Grand Central's Cipriani Dolci is understandable but largely unwarranted. If you want to hang with the smug cognoscenti there are quiet corners all over the city to show off your impeccably churlish smirk - if you want to hang for a bit and people watch in the magnificent Grand Central Station there's no loftier perch. Granted I could have probably done without the outrageously expensive prosciutto and melon and the beyond mediocre slice of pie but this ain't a truck stop in Lansing either. Another restaurant where location is their entire reason for being. Four stars for the voyeurism. read more

If you come here for coffee, don't take more than a Cip... from Cipriani... I had a really nasty experience here, unfortunately. It was on my very short list of famous expensive restaurants that I was planning on eating at with a fancy date, on the rare occasion that I do go for fancy meal, which is no more than once or twice a year when in New York. It happened to be right next to my lawyer's office, so I was checking it out through the window and then I took a little seat on the steps (the ones that don't go into the restaurant, but are by the window), to organize my stuff before walking around Manhattan for hours. It looked way overpriced of course but I was still planning to give it a try at some point... That is until the doorman for the restaurant came out and very aggressively told me to move. I told him I'd be about 30 seconds (my stuff was out of the bag and I was slotting it back in to organize it) - responding in the nicest way possible - and he got louder and more abusive and said something about not sleeping or loitering on these steps (basically asserting I was homeless or panhandling). I'm sure they do have homeless problems around here but there's somebody all muscly and dressed this slutty with tanning tattoos and baby oil, I mean, is that obviously a panhandler, I mean, okay. Maybe it's the hair? Besides, I was pretty nice to him and he was pretty nasty to me, and that's the reason why I'm giving them a bad review - their people out front should be careful who they're yelling at and abusing, because you never know which one might be a customer or potential customer or someone with 11,000 Yelp reviews or whatevs. read more

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I couldn't have been happier with my coffee and sorbet in Grand Central Station! It was a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of the city. I felt like a celebrity sitting looking over the main floor. This will always be a stop for me when in the station. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Tucked away in the bustling halls of Grand Central Station, Located on the West Balcony level overlooking the beautiful Main Concourse is Cipriani Dolci. The Ambiance is Good serving classic Italian dishes from the iconic Harry's Bar in Venice, opened by the Cipriani family in 1931. It was a nice lunch, service can get a little loud due to the nature of the station but food was good. The cucumber salad was fresh & crisp, Bread came after but nice & warm. The Spinach & Riccotta Ravioli were Definetly Homemade, Hearty, Tasty & filling. The ripe grated parm did add the finishing touch. The chocolate cake was not to sweet, simple but a nice slice. It was an enjoyable experience, do try. read more

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Not THE restaurant in Venice or across the street, but a smaller accessible off shoot of the real thing. The location, however, in the Mezzanine of GCS is stunning. The service impeccable even if you're just having a soup and salad. Classic and unforgettable. read more

Cipriani Dolci - View from our table. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The staff here were absolutely wonderful & kind. The backdrop of the station is gorgeous. Try the espresso martini (and I heard the Bellini was wonderful from the woman next to me)! read more

Flavorless, thick, chewy calamari, at $27. Good, just good lamb chops with a side of grilled seasonal vegetable at $46. Then there was the yeah-I-just-work here waiter attitude. Topping the meal off was the flavorless "special" of the day sea bass that was accompanied by dry rice at $42. What you're really paying for at Cipriani Dolci is the spectacular view of the Grand Central atrium. Sad, as we had just returned from a weekend away and was looking for a culinary book-end to our great weekend. [end] read more

Cipriani Dolci - Fried calamari, all thick and rubbery, no tentacles in sight. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was cold, waiter was arguing with hostess as we sat towards the front. The baked pasta had about 9 strands of pasta in it, very very salty dish and super small l. Filet mignon was warm and not cooked correctly. It was my wife's birthday late lunch so I didn't want to make her uncomfortable. Please be aware of these facts and make sure you tell them, when you mention no alcohol, they are very rude saying, oh you dont wanna drink. Excuse me but be professional!!!! read more

Cipriani Dolci - Ambience is ok! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We loved being in this awesome setting... seeing travelers busily coming and going in beautiful Grand Central Station. Also, the service was friendly and professional and the food (3 mains that 3 friends shared) were small but delicious. read more

Only eat here if you missed your train, and the next one is not for 4 hours. Because that's how long it will take to get your food. 50 minutes for them to get us our entree. 25 minutes for them to figure out a backup plan to their broken billing device. While I swipe my card at out table multiple times on an antiquated pop payment device out of the 90's. No offer of a drink. Desert. Comp. Horrible missed customer service 101 opportunity. And if you do have 4 hours before your train and want to eat there, bring snacks and cash. You will need them! read more

Even mediocre overpriced food & bottled water can't 100% ruin eating leisurely, getting good service and resting tired tourist feet in the west balcony of the beautiful cavernous main concourse with the busy vibe of the crowds below. 5* Can use the old pretty elevators (west of the whispering gallery in the lower level) to go up to the balcony level on the 4th floor. 5* Food & Price Appetizer and Salad Doge Salad with greens, tuna, avocado, corn, asparagus, tomatoes & capers. $27. 4* Carpaccio alla Ciprian is Harry's Bar original recipe from 1950. $30. 3* Daily Suggestion Menu $45. 3* Tuna Tartare with Mache Salad and Tonnato Salad served with toast. Cipriani Tagliatelle "alla Bolognese" Special of the Day Sea Scallops with lemon and peppers served with rice pilaf $40 4* Sparkling water $10.50 (yes I was surprised by it too) 3* Service Very courteous Located -next to exit/entrance at 43rd & Vanderbilt on the west balcony -1/3 north from the SE corner of the whole station read more

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Way overpriced but when you want to grab a bite and view the beautiful ceiling at Grand Central, I guess this is the place. Mostly tourists and commuters. Met with friends visiting NYC and they had their dog with them. Nice of the staff for us to bring the dog, who is so well behaved and did not make any noise over the course of dinner. Appetizer was anchovy - way too salty..,.main course I tried the duck and my friends each had a different pasta dish and they also had wine. Duck was way too salty! Dinner was a whopping $350+ tips! On average , $105 per person...Most definitely will avoid since there are a lot of nicer places that are less costly!! But when you want to view the ceiling and are stranded in Grand Central, I guess this is the place to squander....... read more

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Mediterranean Grilled Branzino with Broccoli Rabe This is my favorite place to go after work. My physical therapy place is nearby so I come here to catch the train to head home. Something about grand central that makes me happy. Though at times it's always crowded, it's not uncomfortable. I usually come to this location probably twice a month and I love the servers and the vibe. This dish is so delicious I don't know where to start. One thing though I don't like is the broccoli rabe (it normally isn't my favorite thing to eat so I didn't expect much), but the fish and sauce are seasoned well, it has the perfect crisp, and it's enjoyable, plus no bones in it. :) read more

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I had time to kill before my Metro North train left and I'd always wanted to dine here. I didn't have a reservation but I snagged a table for one overlooking the concourse. I got the arugula tomato salad that had a great balsamic dressing, My entree was a baked tagliolini with ham and a béchamel sauce. It was good but the bowl was deceptively shallow so there wasn't that much in the serving. My dessert was a slice of lemon meringue. It was just okay. My waiter, an older roundish gentleman, was exceptional, he pushes this review up a star. It was fun to be up high watching everyone while having dinner. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food and service were excellent! The Ambiance in the Grand Central Station was exciting for this first time visitor, dining with two travel friends who live in New York! read more

It's basically expensive airline food, straight out of a 1970's inflight menu. An "avocado and endive salad was actually a bowl of pre-made guacamole on top of wilted greens. Prices are sky-high, portions are laughably small. Drinks are decent, but the pour is stingy. A negroni sbagliato came with a tiny splash of prosecco. That's not a sbagliato, ragazzi. read more

This was pleasant, but undistinguished. I had grilled Salmon with roasted Brussels Sprouts. Both were bland. Nothing to strongly complain about, but I would not go out of my way to go here. Nice view of the Grand Central station concourse. read more

I don't say this lightly... but this was a foodie's DREAM. I have not experienced service and food this incredible in a long time. Location is perfect, especially if you're coming off of or on to a train at grand central station. Overlooking the beautiful station's hall, you still feel like you're at a fancy restaurant and the service is so incredibly professional, attentive, and friendly. Our waiter, Foysol Kobir, was amazing: he was helpful, receptive to questions, always smiling, and very generous when it came to dessert. As it should be, the star was the FOOD!! The fusilli alla sorentina seemed so simple... yet it ticked every box and I just had to finish not only my plate, but the whole dish. The pasta is the perfect texture, the sauce is flavorful, yet not too rich, and the cheese pairs perfectly. We also got the beet and green asparagus salad with goat's cheese which was very fresh and colorful. After debating on whether or not to get dessert, our waiter finally decided for us, giving us the meringue cake... and boy oh BOY was it melt in the mouth. The cake was light and flavorful with a deliciously sweet pastry cream and a still slightly granular meringue that gave the perfect contrast to such a smooth dessert. Our table was baffled by how good this was, and we left wanting to sit right back down again. I cannot recommend this place enough, take the time to try it out and you'll see for yourself. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Cipriani Fusilli alla sorentina, Green asparagus salad with red beets and goat cheese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This is a very cool place on the West Balcony of the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. You can't beat this for feeling like you are in NYC. You have a great view of the terminal and the crossroads of the world going on below. I would probably recommend it even if the food was very average. However, the food is not average -- it is very nice. We went for lunch and had great sandwiches and some nice salads. I would say that there are two downsides -- First, the menu is pretty limited. Second, the prices are sky high. A bowl of soup is $17 at lunch. The sandwich I had was $24 without any kind of side. Yikes. This is a nice place to eat if you can swallow the prices, and an even better place to eat if you are traveling on an expense account. read more

Love to grab a table along the balcony, have a drink, and relax while watching rush hour train passengers scurrying home. It's an amazing spot to enjoy iconic Grand Central Station. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Cosmopolitan, expressing martini, and cheese tray - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks only here if you are vegan. There's a whole lot of us out here, and it's pure laziness to leave out a segment of the population who would gladly lay down some money for a decent bite. I'm not even asking for Eleven Madison Park. Just a chef with an ounce of creativity for one dish- just one- that isn't flaccid strips of veg. Gross. Shameful. I have a wonderful pasta recipe if you'd like to direct message me. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Crudités plate ??? - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for fine dining, Grand Central Station (where Cipriani Dolci is located) will do in a pinch, but seriously, you can do better. The prices are sky high, even by New York standards, and you'll be seated within sight of every tourist who steps in wanting a shot of the central atrium's super architecture. Of course, if you can tune out the tourists with selfie sticks, you can eat anywhere. My meal was good (cipriani tagliardi and a glass of prosecco to start)--the bread was warm, though the butter was rock hard. The pasta was not overcooked and the sauce was moreish...but would I return? No. I could never become oblivious to the steady stream of visitors going past on their neverending quest for the perfect Instagram moment. Of course, the view of the Grand Concourse is splendid. read more

Cipriani Dolci - Cipriani tagliardi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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