Came here for dinner before a broadway show. Restaurant in a basement so have to go downstairs to…read moreget in. Sat right down. Typical Italian menu. Bread and drinks served. Good service throughout. We ordered Ceaser salad, chicken parmigiana, spaghetti bolognese and a margarita pizza. Everything was very good as real typical Italian food. Prices not bad and made the shoe on time.

I brought my two daughters to Joe G Pizza & Restaurant before seeing Chicago. One of them is in New…read moreYork to dance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and since her favorite cuisine is Italian, I spent a long time combing through Yelp before I finally settled on Joe G's. I really wish I had gone with another option. The place seemed fine when we walked in, but we were seated at what had to be the worst table in the entire restaurant--a high-top with a giant post taking up one of the seats. It was awkward and uncomfortable from the start. Our server was a woman with medium-length blonde hair (I think she was also bartending). A couple of different men brought water and bread, so it was honestly hard to tell who was actually taking care of our table. The service overall was really inattentive. At first, I assumed they were just ignoring us, but then I noticed the table next to us had to physically get up twice just to order drinks. That told me that it wasn't just us. We were told we'd get a wine/drink menu, but that never happened. We ended up just drinking water--at least we stayed hydrated, I guess. My daughters ordered the mozzarella sticks, which were listed as sides but arrived big enough to be considered antipasti. They were fine, although they could've stayed in the fryer a little longer because the cheese wasn't fully melted. The bread they brought out was honestly pretty bad--tasteless and oddly spongy--with an olive spread that was okay but couldn't redeem it. Both girls ordered the fettuccine Alfredo. It didn't look particularly appetizing, but they said the flavor was good. I ordered the Margherita pizza, which was acceptable, though definitely heavier on cheese than I prefer. More basil and less cheese would've helped, but if you love triple cheese, this one's probably up your alley. The crust was fine. We usually get tiramisu since it's my daughter's favorite, but we were never offered dessert and honestly didn't bother asking. By that point, we were ready to go. To be fair, there were two small bright spots: when my daughter dropped her fork, the bartender/server noticed and immediately replaced it with genuine kindness, and the bartender with long brown hair wished my daughter good luck dancing in the parade. Those gestures were appreciated. Otherwise, the food felt airport-quality, the ambiance was just as lackluster, and the whole experience was disappointing. Given how many great restaurants are in the area, I wish I had chosen differently.

The food was great! My son loved his pasta so much that we came back just two days later. Our first…read morevisit was excellent; the service was great, and we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The second visit was a little different. The service was just okay, but it was a Friday night and they were pretty busy, so that may have been why. I really like the ambiance here. It has a cozy, homey feel that makes the place welcoming. Overall, we had a great experience and will probably come back the next time we're in NYC!.

I thoroughly enjoyed their Crab stuffed jumbo shrimp. I honestly recommend eating without any sauce…read moreas the crab stuffing is the star. I ordered additionally the pizza Margherita, which the thin crust was cooked perfectly. It had just enough dough for the tomato sauce to shine, but crispy and light. They offer 2 drinks for one, for those who likes a bit of alcohol on the side. Excellent service and a wonderful experience. I will come back when i'm in Ny for sure

Location is ideal, great food, great price point and great service. Can't wait to go back to try…read moreother entree options because there were so many good choices. Oh and the drinks definitely on point. Overall this spot is a win win.

Right in the heart of Times Square, this restaurant was something we always "wrote off" a a…read more"tourist spot", but we finally tried it and was pleasantly surprised. It has a bit of the classic dinner spot vibe with servers dressed for an occasion, leather booths, huge bar and great energy. Our server was spot on with the right level of attention, offering suggestions, and having a fun interaction with us about the Broadway scene. Food was actually really good and we enjoyed all that we ordered. Definitely not a "tourist trap" and not something to overlook.

I keep coming back because the food and service is always that good…read more They always have the freshest ingredients prepared with love. Good size portions perfectly prepared . We split the appetizer of fresh barata mozzarella w/ basil and prosciutto then I enjoyed homemade pasta with eggplant and cheese , friend had risotto w/fresh asparagus , another gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe and finally black ink pasta with fresh clams. All fabulous! It is located in theatre district but, Unlike many other restaurants in the area it is spacious with tables not crowded on top of each other. Decor is classic and light filled due to skylight with outdoor tables in nice weather. They will rush if you have curtain call to make or allow you to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal. We shared a reasonably priced bottle of very drinkable Pinot Grigio and shared profiteroles to end the meal.

Mediocre says it all…read more Not that nice inside - read about the architectural design and how it was made to look. Like an Italian farm house - no looks like someone boxed in the duct work with some pine and put some stone arches in. Food isn't strictly pugliese either . Food was just ok- everything was under seasoned, portions were very big, wine was excellent . Staff was average nyc not really friendly, not really happy or excited to be there. Typical nyc waiters. Food was presented nicely. Nice bread basket but rosemary focaccia? I was expecting focaccia barese ! !!!!!! What really ticked me off was when I walked out the maitre d' looked at me like I took his parking spot . No thank you, good evening or even "how was everything" What's very expensive also., but the portions are really big. Overall couldn't give you a reason that I would return . Even if you were paying .

I think of this as a hidden gem of a restaurant in the Hudson Yards/South Hell's Kitchen…read moreneighborhood. It also feels classy but with a tinge of being part of the neighborhood. The staff is also amazingly helpeful. Everything from the menu is delightful, from the calamari to the cacio e. pepe. Oh and the gelato is out of this world too. I will say that the one minor downside is that the menu is on the smaller side. I think it is a plus, because it makes decision making easier. However, if you want everything underneath the sun from Italy, this might not be the place for you.

The amatriciana was really good, definitely my favorite dish. I love the homemade pasta. The…read morevegetables were all good, and the gelato was great to end the meal. The staff were so attentive. The restaurant feels intimate and cozy because it is quite small and dimly lit.

I kinda hate being in MidTown. Just a symptom of being over half a century old. Too many people,…read moreespecially now that the Planets have aligned and the Knicks aren't tripping over their own knees. So when a very good friend announced a One Act play around Madison Square Garden, I cringed. Getting here early, a found a nice quiet place to wait and read and eat. No loud music. No blaring TV or music. The bar itself is tranquilly decorated in white marble and Neon underlighting. I feel like I'm in Miami. I ordered the Neo red wine. For a snack I ordered the broccoli rabe and another side of asparagus. The broccoli rabe is delicious, tasting very fresh with a slight burnt aftertaste that provides flavor. The asparagus has a citrus and basil flavor profile, also very fresh tasting. After a day.... no a year of screaming children, it's good to find a spot that I can relax at from the hustle and bustle.

Food adequate but not worth the money. Great atmosphere but…read moreservice is typical hiring Spanish that have poor skills with English. Sat at my table watching the bartender. See photo. If I was owner or manager I'd fire him. Overall poor

Food: delicious and full of flavor. Too much mozzarella was…read moreso decadent! Little Gem Cesar was well seasoned. Chicken Parm was tender with really tasty homemade pasta on the side. Raspberry lemon cocktail and spicy margarita both delicious. The service (Michael G) was charming, thoughtful and warm. Great restaurant!

Went by here for a bite. It was great! Victoria and Nicole were the best waitresses we've ever…read morehad!!! 5 star service!

Spectacular and intimate dining experience, it's truly a one of a kind place that delivers great…read morefood, service, and mood for any occasion. Bring your mother, your friends, a date, yourself, or anyone who's respectful you want...just go! I went twice on my last visit

I admit to absolutely grading on a curve here, but this was a wild experience. I stumbled across…read morethis hidden gem (which is a term that is overused but pretty legit in this instance, especially since I've never been able to organically locate it on Google Maps) one morning on a walk from Port Authority to my job closer to MSG. The idea of walking down the sketchiness of 8th Avenue didn't sound appealing so I went one avenue over and had a more pleasant commute. I walked by this pile of kitsch and decided to keep this one on the radar. Opportunity knocked this past Thursday night, and my top-tier chum and I stopped by for dinner before an atrocious Broadway show (it's possible Oh, Mary! just isn't my taste but boy do I not get the hype). The kitsch doesn't stop at the door. This was a much smaller interior space than I expected (welcome to NY) but somehow was packed with hundreds of wine bottles throughout, many of which were Elvis-themed. The proprietor is a former Elvis impersonator, which I knew from looking at the website beforehand, but honestly I think you'd be able to figure it out upon first sight of his grizzled mutton chops. A true character in every sense of the word. He walked by fairly early on, which I assumed was going to be a fleeting cameo, but he stayed for a full metaphorical set, actively handling most of the waiter responsibilities during our stay. Honestly a huge selling point for me - super nice and engaging, and when we asked about the olive oil container on our table, he immediately got on a chair to bring down his supply to show us. The food was a touch uneven but overall solid. We received bread and an olive oil concoction to start, and while the oil was unique/flavorful (definitely had a nip to it), the bread was overly charred and too crunchy for us. Bit of a miss in my book, especially given that our biggest issue with the meal overall was the portion sizes. We got a fried calamari app to split, and per the accompanying picture, there wasn't a lot there to munch on. The calamari itself was good and tasted pretty high quality (really liked the accompanying marinara, which also helped soften the bread), but to me should have been twice as large of a dish given the price. Arguably the same or close to it for the entrees. I'd munched on a few snacks throughout the day but I'd strongly recommend you not do what my chum did, which was apparently to almost starve herself in anticipation of a hearty Italian meal. Not that kind of scene. Notwithstanding, I also liked the gnocchi despite the smaller portion - the sauce was thick but not chunky and super flavorful. There were some encouraging themes here for sure. And dessert ended up being an enormous plus, hilariously in no small part due to the fact that it was the one dish that DID have a pretty large portion (maybe that means we were supposed to split one of them, but alas). I ended up ordering the tartufo and my chum got the pistachio truffle at the strong urging of our host, but after tasting them, we exchanged desserts and were the better for it. I LOVED the pistachio truffle; great presentation and super delicious. If you've dabbled in the Dubai chocolate craze, you'll probably like this too. This was a genuinely fun, interesting experience with an engaging, memorable host. I would totally come back here just to chill out with a bottle of Elvis wine and request a performance of Suspicious Minds, which I don't think would take a ton of persuasion to get, if we're being honest. What a treat.