The best Italian food I have ever had! Definitely recommend this gem if ever in the area. You will not regret it! read more

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Located at the edge of Little Italy, Da Gennaro is located at a busy intersection that separates Little Italy and Chinatown. The maitre d stops as many people as possible walking by and asks if they'd like to have a seat and eat their food. Not the best marketing strategy in my opinion, but I suppose it works. When we decided to try them, we were seated immediately in the outdoor seating area that I can only describe as being "on the street" under a tent. Luckily it was a nice temperate afternoon so we were comfortable. Our water arrived quickly, but our entrees arrived longer than I expected. We only ordered three dishes: spaghetti di gamberi, lasagna and mamas meatballs. The meatballs were large, but they were dry. Lasagna was on par and tasted good. The star was the spaghetti. Delicious shrimp with a garlic sauce, but was it worth $30? No. Was it because we were in New York's Little Italy? Probably, but probably the main reason I wouldn't eat there again knowing I could probably find similar italian cuisine for a more reasonable price. Service was spot on. Location was rather crowded being on the corner of a busy intersection. If you want more privacy you'll have to request a table inside and away from the street. Bon apetite. read more

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Wonderful Italian Pinot Grigio. We had a few glasses of wine and bruschetta. The Italian Pinot Grigio was fantastic! Generous pour for $10 happy hour. It felt like I was sitting in a cafe in Italy once again! read more

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There's an undeniable charm in savoring authentic Italian cuisine with a fine bottle of wine along Mulberry Street in Little Italy, and Da Gennaro captures that essence perfectly! This delightful little spot has quickly become one of our favorites. The service is exceptional; the staff goes above and beyond, even crafting off-menu items to accommodate your cravings. I can't resist ordering lasagna whenever I visit an Italian restaurant, and Da Gennaro's version did not disappoint! Additionally, I requested a side of angel hair pasta, which wasn't on the menu, and they graciously prepared it just for me. read more

Da Gennaro - Enjoying Italian Vino at De Gennero's along Mulberry Street in Little Italy. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambience is unmatched, and the food is absolutely delicious! I got the fettuccini alfredo and it was so creamy and flavorful. Even the bread they bring out at the beginning is delicious, and it comes with an olive oil mixed with garlic and herbs. I highly recommend this place to tourist and NYC residents alike! read more

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I ordered the papardelle campagnola and then this came out. Clearly it was fettuccini and I asked them to change it to papardelle and they said they changed the menu and did not disclose that. When I told them, they said they ran out of papardelle and could not adjust the item. How do you run out of pasta?? read more

Da Gennaro - "Papardelle" Campagnola - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite Italian restaurant in Little Italy. This place is usually almost always packed, I highly recommend getting a reservation here because the lines can go out the door. Most of the restaurants in little Italy are like that, though especially for New York. I would call ahead and get your name on the list and you can walk around little Italy. What I like about this place is they actually have real Italian food here. Number one thing I'm obsessed with is the calamari. I don't know what the seasoning is but it's literally the best thing ever, my first time here I actually ordered three plates of calamari between five people. The best way to eat It is to squeeze the lemon, and actually eat it with the aïoli sauce rather than the marinara. Number two reason why I come here is that their pasta is handmade. All of it is fresh so you're not gonna get that rubbery pasta taste. I recommend the Pappardelle, mainly because it's hard to get specifically where I'm from. Homemade gnocchi that actually is soft and not tough is also hard to find. Number three their sauces are also housemade and delicious. I like that the Bolognese sauce does not have pork in it. It's just beef and it's great because my friend who does not eat pork could eat some of my pasta. The pesto was just so delicious. If you are allergic to pinenuts, do not get this sauce. Number four it is very hard to find a restaurant in New York with a lot of space. I like that this restaurant while it has limited space can still make the room feel intimate and romantic especially during the holidays. They do the decore outside where you can have dinner under twinkling lights. But don't worry if it's cold because they also have outdoor space heaters. Every time I come to visit New York this is my go to restaurant. It is a little bit on the pricier side, so I only come here at least one time. I highly recommend any of their pastas specifically Pappardelle, since it's homemade. read more

Da Gennaro - Pesto Home-made Gnocchi, Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Our last night in NYC and we found this gem in Little Italy--had the most incredible spaghetti with meatballs (asked for it spicy and it was perfect). Paired it with an Aperol Spritz--such a perfect way to wrap up the trip read more

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I used to eat at this restaurant many years ago and I have to say things have changed. The food is still delicious,but the portions sure have changed. If you are looking to share this is not the place. The service was a bit rough,not because it wasn't good,but because I felt the older staff was rude and pushy towards the younger staff. It made me feel bad for them. No one likes to feel bad. The coziness of the place is still there,but i think when they added extra tables it made the ambiance a bit stuffy. Good quality,but no quantity. Let me not forget the complimentary bread is not complimentary anymore it will set you back almost $20. read more

This place was everything you'd picture Little Italy to be. Very charming and romantic. We sat outside and enjoyed Chianti and a ravioli and the button mushroom and creamy red sauce with a wide noodle. Very yummy with friendly service and just a beautiful classic experience. read more

Da Gennaro - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Visiting New York and was craving Italian food, found this place and was not disappointed. The service was fast and really good. Aldrin was a great help, he suggested favorites and made our experience even better. The restaurant is well taken care of, low lighting and nicely decorated for the holidays. Would come again. read more

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

Delightfully good food in an area surrounded by tourist trap Italian food. The garlic olive oil and bread for the table was really good, so we were already in a good mood before the food even arrived. The standout dish was a special: cavatelli with broccoli rabe and garlic. It was stellar and should be added to their permanent menu! We also got the gnocchi with pesto and penne alla vodka, both of which were delicious. Service was fast and friendly and the location is quite nice. read more

This is the best restaurant in the area. I always have a great time here. The location is perfect and the food and drinks are even better. I love sitting in the outside area and people watching with a nice drink. The ambience both indoors and outdoors is fantastic, the staff are all incredible. You'll love everything here. read more

Authentic New York, Italian restaurant. They really take pride is their food. From presentation, to flavor they exceed expectations. read more

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Miguel, our server, was phenomenal and made great recommendations. The food was on point. Will definitely come again!

Food was delicious, service was great. Had the cannelloni and lobster ravioli. Can't make up my mind which one is better. Pizza was deliciously crunchie. Place is very cute read more

Da Gennaro always consistent and delicious !! My husband and I just had another excellent dining experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff provided attentive and very friendly service throughout the meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality Italian cuisine. We will definitely be back again !!!! Thank You!!! read more

Horrible service and terrible food My husband and I have eaten here for at least 15 years 2 or 3 times a year Tonight the food was bad and the service was rude Restaurant seemed very understaffed and dirty too read more

The food and cocktails were delicious! The service was great and the people working there were kind. The restaurant was easy to walk to and they seated us right away. I didn't give it a 5 star rating mainly because I went during the summer when it was super crowded and hot. If you are claustrophobic it may feel a bit overwhelming to you and it felt like they didn't have any AC, just fans. I was sweating in there and literally had to use my hand-held fan while waiting for my food. Otherwise - it was a good experience read more

Da Gennaro - Margherita pizza and Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing!! Ended up here on accident because another restaurant was closed. Super glad that happened! Food and drinks were top notch service was perfecto! Atmosphere was amazing! Eat at this place!!! read more

Da Gennaro - Fettuccine with chicken and spaghetti with meatballs, peroni beer and blood orange martini. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food and drinks were on point! Very friendly staff, got right in and sat. Would 10/10 recommend! A little loud but as to be expected.

I had the rigatoni gennaro and i liked the tomato cream sauce. We sat outside and there's a lot of outdoor seating. Overall, the food is good. read more

Da Gennaro - Rigatoni Genaro - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was really good. The only reason I'm giving ot 4 stars and not 5 is because our waiter never came back to check on us after giving us our food. read more

Da Gennaro - Linguine with clams - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

From the starter bread, to the last bite of the vodka pasta -- perfection! The atmosphere is warm just like the staff. Elated we decided to stop by and enjoy a bottle with late lunch! read more

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The meal was fabulous, service and wine were top notch. With a dozen options nearby, this spot stands out. Definitely worth a second visit, and that's saying something in nyc! read more

Oh my goodness.....we were tired and popped in for a quick bite and oh my!!! Probably the best pasta I have ever had in my life. My husband had the cannelloni which was outstanding. The staff was extremely attentive and lovely. Mateo and Douglas were amazing. I could come here every day. read more

Once you try Da Gennara you can't stop coming back. From the lunch specials to the full menu everything this superb. The entire staff deserves 5 stars. There are 2 waiters who go above and beyond...Nate and Aaron...besides the food these two will keep you want to come back for more...I know I do!! read more

We come here annually and this year there was a lot to be desired... we had a reservation for 8 inside. They started by telling us we only have outside upon our arrival at 8. We said we would wait we see that you're busy despite the reservation. They then continued to show us tables that wouldn't accommodate 5 people (which our reservation was for 5). They would add a chair to the end of a table for 4 people and the tables are packed in there as it is... We kept stating that won't work we will wait for something else. Anyway after approximately 30 minutes or so they seat us next door in this annex cafe which they said was a business they started that didn't take off so they use it for extra seating. Although it didn't offer the vibe and atmosphere we love it did accommodate our party so we sat. We also noticed they got rid of their seasoning for the bread that accompanied the oils which was disappointing. The calamari was crisp and amazing, the penne pasta with vodka was creamy and amazing as well the meatballs however were cold and didn't tasted very different from years past not in a good way. ***You should also beware that even though it's fountain sodas you are still charged by the drink.*** that was a shocking surprise at the end as well. The server did great and was very conversational and apologetic of our initial experience. The calamari and penne with vodka sauce was amazing like I said but I think we will try our luck somewhere different in the future which is truly a shame because we've loved this place for many years. read more

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I was not impressed with my pizza at all. The crust looks like it was premade. I ordered a prosciutto and arugula pizza for $25 and I think they took one slice of prosciutto and cut it up into little pieces and put one on each quarter slice. You can tell from the picture. I would not come back here again. Service is pretty slow, but the environment is very nice. They need to do better. Oh and one glass of wine is $16. Absolute tourist trap stay away. Nothing authentic about it. read more

Da Gennaro - Arugula, prosciutto pizza. Where is the prosciutto? - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It was the perfect place to go after a tiring day! The food and all the people brought so much comfort, specially Castro who made sure we had a great time! Definitely will be back for sure. read more

What a wonderful experience from start to finish! We held a family reunion in their private room which was just perfect for our group of 20pp. This was a last-minute reservation made with Miguel who went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. The service he provided was top notch and by the end of the evening we wanted to "adopt" him into our family :) This is the perfect spot to enjoy amazing food with family and friends! read more

Small restaraunt but this place was one of the few restaraunts that was completely packed so we decided to give it a try. They offer seating inside or outside. Both seating options were pretty packed but since I'm always freezing I'm opted for inside. We sat in a little corner; it was cozy and it truly felt like a Italian NY restaurant. Very loud though. One of us had chicken parmigiana and since not one drop was left I'm going to assume it was pretty good, my husband had chicken Marsala and he said it tasted really good, I had grilled salmon-opted for no pasta since I'm GF (they do offer gf pasta but bc I'm celiac I grt scared of cross contamination) I op-ed for vegetables instead. My salmon was good but I didn't care for the fact that they drowned it a butter sauce and I had to constantly drip the grease off my dinner. Ask for sauce on side or I guess if you do grit with pasta it will consume all the sauce and you won't notice it. We were pretty full between appetizers and dinner we opted for no desserts. I had a glass of their house Cabernet Sauvignon it was a perfect blend, balanced. I would consider it a medium bodied, on-acidity. Enjoyed it very much. Most wines give me a headache the following day, I was ok either way this one. read more

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Douglas the Madre De was most accommodating. Going to Little Italy this is the only place to go. From the welcome, perfect seating, atmosphere, wait staff, easy going service and the best Italian food since my trips to Italy, this is the go to NYC Italian Restaurant. Quaint, authentic and delicious. You won't go wrong here read more

Highly recommend coming here! My family and I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The service is always on point and the food is delicious. Nice portion sizes and fair prices. Came here last night for a night cap and got espresso martinis - frothy and so good! You could taste the fresh espresso! And a nice slice of tiramisu. It is very clear that everyone works together it was nice to see ppl in suits - possibly management? run out food. Everyone is attentive and pleasant. The food comes out very quickly. read more

Da Gennaro - Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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homemade pasta was a 10/10 and Miguel is such an amazing server and attended us so well. such a beautiful spot in Little Italy. we will definitely return! read more

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The food and the service was amazing. I would recommend trying the place. Eat on the sidewalk

Food was great and service was kind and veryinviting. My friend and I both ordered the pizza. Large portions and as mentioned the food was good. read more

Great service, awesome drinks and the food was fabulous! I will definitely come back and thus recommend this place. Miguel did a great job!!! Thanks Iris read more

We arrived around 11:30 PM and they still served us. They gave us an excellent service. The food was incredible! My husband used to work at an Italian restaurant and he said it was the best Alfredo he's ever eaten. The osso buco was out of this world. The octopus was so tender! Our waiter was very kind as well. Would 100% recommend on your trip to little Italy! read more

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Food came out quickly! Aldrin was an amazing server. Love the scenery. I ordered the eggplant parm and it was to die for. I also recommend the lobster ravioli, it was quite scrumptious! 5/5!!! read more

Da Gennaro - Eggplant parmigiana and Lobster Ravioli :) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York