Went here for Valentine's Day and had a great time. The service was great, the waiter was so friendly and helpful with the menu. Very cozy vibe, it was a great night here. Will be back, thank you for the great experience. read more

I was expecting something better given all the raving yelp reviews. I got the Black Fattucino (not sure about the spelling, but it's squid-ink linguine with roasted prawns), the prawns were flavorful, but I was not impressed by the linguine, not saying it was bad, it was just not impressive. Tasted the Gnocchi my friend ordered, interesting is all I would say. read more

Da Claudio just opened, a little off the beaten path, on Ann Street (at Nassau) in the Financial District. The restaurant is owned by one of the two couples behind the beloved restaurant Barbarini, which was located on Front Street in the Seaport and was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. We were so sad when we learned Barbarini would not reopen--and were let down by the food at Barbalu (the new restaurant opened by the other couple), which is pretty meh. So needless to say, we were looking forward to Da Claudio's opening. Overall, I really liked Da Claudio. The food is solid, and the space couldn't be cooler: it's got high ceilings, great lighting, and an airy modern vibe. There's a salumeria up front with an amazing assortment of cured meats and cheeses. And the wine list is also quite good. (A glass of wine runs between $9 and $17, which is totally reasonable.) The wait staff is friendly, on top of things, and not intrusive. My only criticism for the place is its portion sizes. They are small--especially for the prices. I ordered the gnocci with speck and asiago cheese, which was absolutely delicious, but disappointing, because the portion was so tiny (about the size of most contorni dishes at Italian places in NYC). Now, don't get me wrong: I understand the concept of primi, but when a pasta dish is $19, you expect more. My boyfriend loved his $26 pork shank--it was well-prepared, perfectly seasoned, and served with a baked, seasoned apple and cipollini onions, which were delicious. But again, it was a bit on the small side. (I ended up devouring every last bit of that apple because I was STARVING.) For the record: We don't go for huge portions--we're more about quality than quantity--but we don't like to go home hungry, either. I'm really hoping that Da Claudio will up its game in this respect. It has so much potential, and we would love to make it a regular spot. read more

I love this place! Such a warm, inviting, Italian restaurant that welcomes you like you're family. And the food is fantastic. Newly renovated and very cozy. If you're in the area and you're craving Italian, give this place a shot! You won't be sorry. read more

My first Yelp review (part of my new year's resolution is to start "yelping"). Key takeaway: Original / unique menu with well prepared food diminished amongst an unfortunate "cafeteria-style" atmosphere and sub-par service. Having recently moved to NYC from LA, the one thing I've learned is that if a restaurant does not excel beyond the mundane, it is not a place I'll frequent twice. There are too many choices in the apple. Unfortunately, while Da Claudio had a fairly original menu in a less-than-fragmented area of town, my experience was deflated by a waitress who lacked amiability and an ambiance that screamed "upscale cafeteria". The good: I did enjoy my fettuccine casalinghe al pesto, which possessed a solid flavor and was prepared el dente (like I like it). The medium: the food was brought out very quickly (within 5 min). Pros and cons to that. The bad: I found the space to be lit like a cafeteria. Also, after asking my waitress for insight around choice of dish, possible substitutions for the cherry tomatoes in the pasta dish, and choice of drink, I was met with zero help or suggestions. In the end of the day, while the food was adequate, nothing about the experience left me with any desire to return. read more

I live nearby and I went to this place about a month ago. I went with my wife and two young kids. I was anticipating something good because I had been to the old restaurant they had near the seaport, which was pretty good. That place was closed due to Hurricane Sandy. First of all, there was a prix-fixe menu in the window for the time period we went, but we were not given the prix-fixe menu. I had to ask for it, and there appeared to be some discussion and finally they rather reluctantly brought the prix-fixe menu. We ordered a couple of the speciality cocktails, and a beer. I ordered a soft shell crab appetizer. Then we ordered two prix-fixe dinners. One pasta vongole and one meat lasagna. I ordered some plain pasta with tomato sauce for the kids. They are picky eaters. The drinks were good, nicely mixed fruity cocktails, albeit a little light on the alcohol. OK, no big deal. Then the soft shell appetizer came. $20. One miserable tiny little soft shell crab. I figured there would be at least a couple of crabs for twenty bucks to share with the wife, but no, ONE tiny little crab. Not even a good crab. The main dishes came, lasagna and pasta vongole. I took one forkfull of the pasta and it was awful. Very salty and an extremely chintzy portion of clams. Basically inedible. Let me repeat, salty to the point of inedibility. The lasagna was not much better. Mostly noodle, very little meat, some sort of ersatz Béchamel and almost no cheese. Really a poor version of lasagna and not at all anything special. I wondered if the two bad dishes were punishment for ordering off the prix-fixe menu. Now before I continue this review, I suggest you look at my other reviews. I am a world traveller, I eat EVERYTHING all over the world, I'm a pretty fair cook, and I know my food. Even in Italy. The owner eventually came over to our table and asked how we liked the food. I could not refrain from saying "ehhh". I was sorry to say so, I really don't like to complain in a restaurant, it is not my style. But this time everything was really crap. He was very apologetic, and said we should have told him if we didn't like the food. So I told him. First of all, I said "I think one small soft shell crab for $20 is outrageous." He shrugged and said "Well, that's the market price." and that was that. Yeah right, Just that morning in Chinatown I saw 12 soft shell crabs for sale for $11.99 and in the Grand Central food market, which is very expensive, they were selling 12 soft shells for $20. OK, so I got rooked. Then I told him I thought the pasta vongole was too salty and basically inedible. He went into the kitchen, presumably to taste some other dish of pasta, and returned to tell me that "the pasta was perfect". "You just can't eat spicy food" he said. I can't eat spicy food?? I'm not a vulgarian or a peasant or an idiot. (at least I hope not) I have eaten food spicy enough to kill Anthony Bourdain. That pasta was vile. Salty, inedible. Nothing to do with the "spices" and not "spicy" at all. Disgusting is what it was. They tried to make amends by giving us a free dessert of some sort of ricotta cake, which was not too great either. But I was done complaining, no point in making a scene. My wife corroborated everything I have mentioned, and she also knows the difference between good and bad food. The whole experience, for a couple of dinky plates of really bad food and ONE SOFT SHELL CRAB FOR TWENTY BUCKS cost me North of $160. (I expected them to take at least the pasta vongole off the bill, but they did not, even though I told them I hated it and didn't eat most of it.) I don't mind paying a couple of hundred bucks for a good meal, but jeez, this was like a couple of skimpy ill-conceived school cafeteria plates. I left feeling gypped. I will not rush back. I will not even slowly go back. I don't know what sort of morons are leaving this place 5 stars but maybe they have entered some quantum singularity and eaten in a different place in a different dimension. Or maybe they are just tasteless idiots. Probably idiots. The same sort of people who leave bad reviews at great Chinatown restaurants because they can't get "General Tso's Chicken" and they don't know what they're eating. If you come here, good luck and bring your wallet. PS: There are an astonishing number of fake shill "reviews" for this restaurant. Or "amazing" reviews from gullible hicks not from NYC. Take a look at where they're all from. I'm sure all the yokels who love the food here also rate "Olive Garden" very highly too. Do you want to know how to tell fake reviews that come from some "good review" mill in the third world? Look at people who have only reviewed a few places but left 5 stars. Their reviews are all over the place. One in California, one in NYC, one in Timbuktu. They are being paid for their reviews, they have never been there. A "review farm". Look at all the hidden reviews here that Yelp flagged. Tip of the iceberg. read more

You guys need to take off the Duck and Endive Malfatti off the menu. Had the rest of the dishes not been absolutely perfect, this duck pasta would've absolutely ruined my dining experience. Let's start off with something impt: Props to the owners/managers of Da Claudio for capitalizing on the dearth of good restaurants in FiDi. We all know (or at least those of us who live here) that FiDi is bound to be the next big residential neighborhood. For the time being, it's clean, it's quiet, the apts are much nicer and there are more grocery stores and other "healthy fast food" options than real sit-down restaurants. Cue places like Da Claudio and Kuu Ramen that just opened up. People are going to absolutely FLOCK to these places as they provide a brief but vital respite from the social wasteland that is FiDi. Because of this though, I feel it necessary that Da Claudio set the standard for what a good FiDi restaurant is. The duck dish aside, they are doing just that. Alright bear with me here as I try to recall what I got. I find it frustrating and annoying that Italian restaurants insist on the Italian names of their dishes when some of them could easily be translated to English. I know it's supposed to be fancy and sexy but imagine if Chinese restaurants did this with their dish names? People would lose their damn minds. For apps we split the Insalata Di Arugula.....in other words Arugala salad with parmigiano and prosciutto and some other type of calamari dish except it included shrimp and other fritters instead of just squid (this dish also came with polenta). Both were great. Simple, neat, and flavorful. My gf's relatives from China even liked the smoked meat. For entrees we had the Trofie with Lamb Ragu, Spaghetti Alle Vongole, Duck and Endive Malfatti, and Black Linguine with Shrimp in Pepper Sauce. Quick summary of each: Lamb Ragu looked rich and filling. The little morsels of lamb looked juicy enough, and the minced meat paired well with the texture of the trofie pasta. The spaghetti was pretty standard, but I think it could actually hold its own against the Scarpetta classic (*gasp). The black linguine was on freaking point. Oh my goodness was this plate delicious. The shrimp were cooked just right and split length-wise for better cooking and the pasta and sauce? --just perfect. Now onto the duck. This duck was probably the worst duck iteration I've ever had. The endives, easily burnt, compounded and made the already smoky flavor of the duck even worse. This entire dish was so salty that it tasted bitter. Moreover, I have NO idea what Malfatti is so I googled it and it wasn't even close to the type of pasta we received. The pasta we got just looked like strips of pasta torn apart and thrown in a pan. This was just not what I was expecting and I'd have easily given this new restaurant 2 stars if this were the only dish I ordered here. Thankfully I didn't and hopefully whoever scours the Yelp reviews from Da Claudio will take my review to heart. Please fix this dish or remove it from your menu. All it's doing right now is tarnishing your steadily brightening prospects of a long future in FiDi. That said though, definitely check this place out. The space is bright, airy and large; service was very friendly. read more

Quick trip to the city and staying at a Marriott property across the street from De Claudio. Quick peek at Yelp showed it was solid so I went in for dinner for 1 at the bar. The bartender, Terra, was outstanding! Super friendly and knowledgeable. She made a few recommendations for me and I enjoyed a fantastic dinner with a few excellent glasses of wine. Highly recommend the Chicken Picatta. It was outstanding. read more

Friendly staff had the Torta di Cioccolato e Ricotta $10.00 (Chocolate and ricotta cake with ricotta gelato.) Was fine but very small, especially the baby scoop of gelato. Great little salumeria near the entrance and a lot of space to roam. read more

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I had high hopes when I saw the reviews for this restaurant in the Financial District - it's tough to find good food in my neighborhood and restaurants typically close on the weekends - but unfortunately both meals ended up being a let down. I've had a sit down meal in the restaurant and have ordered Seamless. For our sit down meal, we ordered the gnocchi, uni pasta special, crudo, and fritto misto (mixed fried seafood including calamari, fish, and shrimp). All the dishes were pretty much a disappointment except for the fritto misto, which was delicious. Both pasta dishes were a bit bland, and the uni wasn't that fresh. We were also provided bread (which was good) with an olive oil paste, which tasted a bit like plastic. I decided to give this place another try to see if a different dish would be better. I ordered the lasagna via Seamless and it was just ok. What bothered me was the amount delivered - the takeout container was about 1/3 full and the amount of lasagna provided so small. I received several slices of bread, which ended up being more filling than the lasagna itself. If I'm going to be paying 20+ dollars for dinner, I expect a full dinner and not a smaller portion than what you would receive at the restaurant. read more

Da Claudio keeps getting better. A fresh summer menu of Italian intrigue and superb happy hour choices make this a cosy modern American Italian treat. Specials such a zucchini blossoms and some very fancy fritti misto are but a few treats waiting to tempt the palate. The decor also works well being both intimate and open. And if you are lucky you may meet Claudio. And if you are really lucky Tara may make you a cocktail or too read more

Da Claudio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is a little gem in a neighborhood short on good eats. Da Claudio is modern, hip, clean and comfortable. Great geometric acoustic panels on the ceiling help keep the dining noise in check. The food is delicious! We had an array of pastas and seafoods - all cooked al dente to perfection. Most impressive however was the superb, attentive, and friendly service we received from our server, Terra. I'd come back just to sit at her table - really helps the food, wine, and cocktails are also so tasty! Thanks for making our night so enjoyable, Terra! read more

Solid Italian food for the area, primarily the entrees. We had a reservation for a party of 5, which may have been necessary given the size of the group and the general busy-ness of the restaurant, which was a little surprising given its location in the city. We split the octopus and the fried artichoke to start, which were well prepared and fairly tasty, while I had the fusili as my entree, which was quite tasty and fairly well portioned given its cost. The tiramisu and the cheesecake desserts were also fairly light and tasty. I found the wines to be a bit on the pricier end and the meal a bit costly, but overall it was a nice meal and worth coming back to if you're in the area and craving Italian food. read more

I wish I had a picture of the food that was so generously and beautifully plated it for us however... Our plates are wiped clean because everything was so incredibly delicious. I first discovered this restaurant by accident in a massive thunderstorm in there and city and had to find something quickly... What a haven that I found. Hospitality the cuisine the wine list are really very special. I've come back again now twice and the artichoke appetizer is still my favorite. The scratch made garganelli and the veal scaloppini are delicious. The owner Claudio is so delightful and makes you feel completely welcome and Jose our bartender is incredibly attentive and kind... It's really nice when someone remembers your name... read more

A pretty nice and tasty Italian place where you don't have to break the bank. I came here with some college friends who were visiting on a Saturday night. We didn't make a reservation and they seated us at typical dinner time just fine - it wasn't very crowded. The restaurant is kind of inconspicuous on Ann St, which may have accounted for why it wasn't as packed. We all shared a sauvignon blanc, which wasn't that great, in my opinion. A tad too sour, but that could've just been me - I didn't pick the bottle. After we ordered, they brought out a basket of bread - decent, nothing too crazy. For entrees, everything on the menu looked spectacular. I wanted to order so many dishes! Two of us ended up getting the spicy black ink fettuccine, one got the linguini, one got the lamb ragu, and the other got the fish special (salmon). I don't know about the other dishes, but my fettuccine was fabulous. It wasn't lying when it said it was spicy - it definitely had a delicious kick to it. It was topped it with three prawns, which were still in their shells with the heads on, though cut down the middle. Definitely enough food - very filling. The service was great - responsive and friendly. The manager was very present and came by to check on us. Given that there aren't very many Italian restaurants in the area that have good food at reasonable prices, Da Claudio definitely stood out to me. The dessert menu looked delicious, but we were headed elsewhere, so decided to pass this time around. Next time then... read more

Excellent Italian and American fare. I had the Steak with a balsamic reduction and roasted potatoes. I was in heaven! The steak was cooked perfectly and so savory and tender. The restaurant had this olive dip that they serve with your choice of bread which gives a nice touch and character to the restaurant. The restaurant is spacious and was bustling with a lot of people. The owner Claudio was there and was so friendly and kind. I love restaurants that the owner is actually working in the restaurant. This ensures quality food and service. If you're in FiDi, I'd highly recommend it! read more

Da Claudio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I am so happy to have a place like this in the neighborhood. The food is excellent, the service is great, and the prices are in line with the quality (not cheap, but worth it). Out of our group everyone was not just happy but thrilled with their food. I'm a bit worried I will be here every day since it is so close to my place - but it is well worth seeking out (and close to so many subways!). Didn't have a chance on this trip, but some nice looking cocktails on the list as well. Might just head over for lunch here shortly. read more

Feel the need to leave a comment just because their service was wonderful. Everyone was genuine and considerate. The food was great, only a bit too salty for my taste. But honestly I was amazed! Their bread was one of the best I've had, even though it wasn't made in the restaurant. Anyway, loved the experience! read more

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Cute and laid back ambience with a large bar area, open kitchen and spacious dining layout. They have happy hour from 4-7pm throughout the restaurant! The service was great, too. Beet salad - really good, it was fresh and the dressing was light. Spaghetti with clams - loved the pasta - al dente and good flavoring, but the clams didn't taste very fresh. Pesto linguine - flavorful without being salty - really good! Paccheri with onions and pancetta in a tomato sauce - good and flavorful. Fried chicken and potatoes - It was lacking flavor and could have been crispier, felt like it was missing something. Tiramisu - really great! Not too heavy - light, fluffy and full of flavor: Chocolate cake/cookie with ice cream - cake could've been better. Ice cream was good though. read more

Overall: excellent food, service polite but somewhat uneven. Went here a few nights ago with my husband to celebrate his birthday. We arrived about 10-15 minutes before our reservation time. The maitre d', who seemed a bit harried with the busy weekend crowd, apologized that there were no free tables yet and asked if he might bring us some prosecco while we waited at the bar. No seats at the bar, either, so we just waited nearby - and were confused when no prosecco was forthcoming after waiting for awhile. We flagged down a server to ask about it, but then were seated after another few minutes' wait. The drinks were brought to our table; more on that later. Everything went pretty smoothly after that. We split the radicchio & soppressata salad and an order of grilled veg with our entrees (spaghetti w/baby octopus and lamb trofie). All was delicious with balanced flavors and perfectly al dente pasta. The portions were pretty generous, too, so we didn't regret too much the fact that the servers forgot to serve us bread. That's standard, right? Everyone around us got bread and a house spread before their appetizers. It seemed weird to be neglected. When the check came, we were somewhat surprised to have been charged for the prosecco. Probably could've clarified at the beginning, but we had the impression that we were offered specific drinks by the maitre d' rather than a suggestion to order drinks while we waited. Still, it had been a good meal, so we decided not to make it an issue. However, between that and the bread, it was more a 4-star experience than 5. read more

I visited this place again with a friend last weekend and I wanted to make sure I gave a detailed review of my experience. De Claudio is a nice decadent, cozy space that supports romance and comfort. The decor consists of candles, beautiful table settings, and nice soft music. I've eaten at many of Italian restaurants in my day, but this one seems to be the most authentic. My dad loves Italian food, so we would always take him to an Italian restaurant for Father's Day or his birthday. This quaint place is perfect for romantic dinners and comfort food for when you want to cheat on your diet. This time we definitely skipped out on our diets, by ordering the Tarimisu and the cannolis were absolutely delicious and fresh. The flavors of the dishes came through in every bite! Our waiter's name was Jose and he was great with suggesting the perfect dessert to try. The suggestions were definitely on point as they were super scrumptious. The prices were also pretty decent for the food and the area the restaurant is in. Everything was great. I would definitely come back to this place soon. Two thumbs up! read more

Excellent service. Good food. Enjoyed the pappardelle with sundried tomato sauce - pasta was freshly made. Also shared the artichoke appetizer which was delightful. Portion sizes for lunch spot on; not heavy at all. Bright spot a little off the beaten path in the Financial district not far from Foley Square. Worth the trip! read more

Came here in November for date night and it was his turn to find the spot and he did sooooo well !! I absolutely loved this place everything was delicious across the board. The service was exceptional ... it was a really quiet night I think we were one of three tables inside which I totally did not mind ... I really enjoyed the Decor and style of the Resturant and loved the artwork .... we will def be back soon ! YUM read more

I found this restaurant by chance and now every time I come to New York I stop here. The ambiance is inviting and the staff is very friendly. I've tried a few dishes there and the food and the espresso has always been amazing. read more

It still pretty new and I think the staff was still in final training but the food was really good. I think the management is making a big effort to bring in great chiefs and staff. Would recommend if you find yourself in the financial district. read more

Da Claudio is a hidden gem downtown, tucked away on Ann Street. The food is fresh, creative and delicious. I have hosted business dinners, private lunches and most recently brought my family of four after a tour of World Trade Center. The service is attentive and the wine list is modest but a nice selection. We enjoyed great appetizers, main courses and desserts. My son has a nut and soy allergy and they were very accommodating to ensure his food was safely prepared. The only negative is the noise level, as the acoustics seem to echo the busy conversations. read more

This restaurant reminds me of the restaurants in italy with the open space and clean lines. A colleague and I just had lunch there and it was amazing! Everyone there is super friendly and attentive and they let us take our time to eat. I almost forgot I was in New York. I highly recommend this place. I recommend getting the nutella cheesecake for dessert :) read more

Went here for a business lunch on 12/23/2016 with a few colleagues. Food: had the burrata appetizer and pasta with squash and sausage ragout. Overall, good quality food; burrata was fresh and well made, nice accompanying fig relish, entree had fresh pasta, nice ingredients in the sauce, but perhaps a bit over priced (although maybe not for this neighborhood). Service: attentive and polite - no complaints Space: Well decorated, however noticed what appeared to be mold stains above the bar, which was actually quite distracting during the meal. Especially considering the image that Da Claudio is striving for, they should really address whatever issue is causing the unsightliness above the bar area. Overall: would come back here again, solid Italian and a little off the beaten path from the Brookfield chains. read more

Came in here right before they were closing and they didn't disappoint. Food was fantastic and service was great. Awesome personalities work here. read more

Go here for great pasta dishes. I've lived downtown for 3 years and just went here for the first time 2 weeks ago and went back a week later...will it be 3 weeks in a row? Any appetizer...hit...Squid ink pasta hit... risotto...double hit...bucatini Cacio e Pepe...triple hit. read more

Food wise, this place is pretty good. We ordered the short rib special and the paccheri pasta which were both very tasty dishes. The short rib was incredibly tender with strips of tender tendon running through the 1 inch thick piece of meat. It was served on a bed of farro along with roasted beets. The pasta was cooked al dente and was coated in an olive oil sauce with roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon. So why 3 stars? First, I definitely felt that the pasta dish, while tasty, was missing a sweet flavor note. It was not interesting at all. Just...well done. Mostly, the 3 stars are for the fact that the service was terribly lacking. They took a while to give us the sparkling water we had ordered and the bread came very late. Additionally, one of the waiters dropped a knife on my shirt leaving a stain that I couldn't get off... Nothing was done about that by the way :( read more

Delicious and great new spot. I went for the first time on a Friday night where the hostess nervously said we'd have to wait 10 mins for a table.. Friday night in Manhattan for dinner, I was more than pleased! The decor and ambience is ok, very minimalist with an open style kitchen. They have a deli style counter with lots of meats and cheeses to choose from. As a bonus, the place is open and large - very refreshing from your typical tiny manhattan restaurants where you are knocking over other people's glasses to get the washroom. Service was great - our waiter made some excellent recommendations and could answer all our questions. Food was also great - locally sourced ingredients, creative dishes and good value. I had an appetizer with a combination of fluke, smoked salmon and tuna tartare ($16). We also had beef carpaccio and 2 pasta dishes, the lasagnette Bolognese (it was a special for $19) and Bucatini Arrabbiata (simple but delicious for $16). We finished the meal off with their home-made tiramisu to share ($10). All in all - great restaurant, good value, attentive service and I definitely will be returning and recommending. read more

This is not a destination restaurant. Dined there last night. Was extremely quiet and the air conditioning wasn't working. The ambience reminded me of a cafeteria style restaurant. We ordered two gnocchi dishes which were good, the Amish chicken which was OK, and a chicken Franche. We didn't stay for dessert as it was way too hot and decided find another venue. Menu wasn't exciting either. Won't be coming back. read more

The Gnocchi was very soft and the pesto didn't have much flavor. The carbonara didn't have much flavor either. The salads were good, but the maitre D' / host was a weirdo. read more

If you have been to Italy and have had real Italian food then Da Claudio will blow you away. Easily one of the top true Italian restaurants in the city. It has now become a weekly go to spot. read more

Excellent service, delicious food, and nice atmosphere. We ate outside and they have made their outdoor area very nice. Risotto special was excellent. I also need to reiterate the service: the waitress was lovely, the person refilling our water was on top of it, and the hostess was very friendly. An altogether excellent experience. Will be back when I'm in the area. read more

What a delicious meal! I have very much enjoyed the pasta and polipo appetizer. Ambience is charming and the owners Claudio and Linda are always there being kind to everybody. Really loved the wine selection and the cocktails were served by a very professional and skilled bartender. Looking forward to bringing my friends here. read more

When you really wish Yelp allowed half-stars .. NOTE: I really want to give Da Claudio 4.5 because the service was lacking but I'd rather give them the benefit of the doubt in that the server may have been having an off day or something. Rolled through Da Claudio during a recent trip to NYC and gave it a try because of the ratings and photos. I'm a sucker for photos. THE SCENE : Beautiful. Tables for four surround the room, with a few high top tables in the mix. There is a wonderful bar, and booths also. Perfect for a date, first or anniversary, hanging with friends, or solo. THE FOOD : Delightful. I ordered the butternut squash risotto, with a peach cocktail and a Riesling. The risotto was amazing and not even just because I love risotto. There was a delicate touch of butternut squash, but it wasn't overwhelming. We also tried the potato ravioli which was extremely filling but lacked flavor. That's okay though they're potatoes let's be reasonable. THE SERVICE : Eh. Our server seemed annoyed when we requested more information about some of the dishes, and she didn't really tend to us the way we could have been checked up on. Again, may have been an off day, but will likely go back anyway and just request a different server. GENERALLY : Absofreakinglutely. read more

I had a memorable meal and experience at Da Claudio on a recent trip to NY! I was staying downtown in the Financial District, which generally isn't known for fine dining, but I arrived late, was tired, and wanted to stay close to my hotel. I found Da Claudio on Yelp, and so glad I did! I was traveling by myself, so sat alone at the bar to eat, which makes it easy for one to feel like a loser, but the bartender, Dondre, was warm and welcoming, and very helpful in his recommendations from the menu. I had the Crudo trio which included smoked salmon, red snapper, and octopus, and, oh my gosh, I am salivating at the memory! I am not normally a big octopus fan, but this octopus was so soft and tender with so many interesting flavors that I hope it's on the menu the next time I return! I then had Arctic Char with pasta that was also delicious. The chef, who is from Venice, really knows how to do seafood right! I had a wonderful crisp and dry French Rose that complemented my meal nicely. The wine list was extensive and impressive. Dondre then introduced me to Linda, who owns the restaurant with her husband Claudio. She was lovely and told me that the restaurant had been at the South Street Seaport, but was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. Because they live in the Financial District, they were determined to stay in the neighborhood and so reopened at their current location on Ann St. Before I left, I was talking to one of the waitresses, who was warm and friendly and lovely. She is from France and we discovered that we have a mutual love of wooden European toys. All this to say that I was just looking to fill my stomach after a long journey before going to bed, and instead had an unforgettable meal and was treated like family by the wonderful staff. I can't wait to go back and bring my Italy-loving husband. Thank you, Linda, Dondre and all! read more

My boyfriend and I went here for a dinner date and were not disappointed. They have tents on the street with heat lamps. It was 30 degrees and windy but we were still comfortable just make sure you're bundled up. They even gave us extra heat lamps until other patrons arrived. Our waitress Elizabeth was so sweet and the service was great. The bread alone was delicious and they readily gave us seconds. We ordered the burrata, bucatini cacio + pepe and the calamarata then for drinks an espresso martini and the fuoco. Would definitely eat here again! read more