Both outdoor and indoor seating available here. Service was quick. Neither too busy or too slow when I visited the restaurant. We received our drinks and food shortly after we ordered. Really happy with the fettuccine bolognese. Lots of meat with our meal and it wasn't too cheesy either. Also ordered the lamb arantini. The outside was crunchy and it had shredded lamb inside. Overall a really delicious meal and would come here again. read more

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I don't even know where to start but here we go so first this restaurant is located in lil Italy the area is in a beautiful location and the second I walked in I was greated it was so welcoming clean and beautiful inside me and my wife where extremely happy to be there... The food I ordered was a spicy kale Caesar salad it was fresh tasty and had just the right amount of kick to it I loved the pickled red onion they have in the salad the presentation of my plate I felt like I was in a Michelin star restaurant my wife ordered a prosciutto pizza that came with Barada cheese hands down had to be one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten... The service was remarkable our server Julie knew exactly what I wanted. Whatever question I asked she had the right answer for it. Every time she came to our table she came with a smile and politely asked how everything was. The general manager Ty is such a nice and funny person he also came around to our table and asked if everything was ok and how was everything which I found amazing especially because General managers have such a tough job. He still had the time to stop by tables and converse with customers like me. Bonus tip and suggestion if u like sangria, they have two very delicious sangrias the white and red the red was my favorite but the white is also very delicious must try them I will be going back there read more

Gelso & Grand - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went twice because the pomodoro spaghetti was sooo good Hello & Grand is hip, bright, busy and just a fun vibe. The martinis were SUPER chilled, service was fast, and everyone; from the hostesses to the bartender was genuinely nice and fun. I ate alone both times and felt completely comfortable. One of my favorite moments was meeting this cute, well-dressed older gentleman at the bar. It was sooo hot out and he asked for ice for his wine, apologizing for doing something so "unruly." My martini was getting warm too, so I asked for ice. We ended up running out and sharing the ice and laughing about it. Such a random fun little encounter. Fast, comfortable, efficient and consistent. Would I come back alone? I already did. read more

Gelso & Grand - Pomodoro Al dente noodles, light flavorful sauce. Simple and sooo good. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We were walking through Little Italy with no intention of getting food but decided we wanted an espresso martini (and a bathroom) so popped in. It was a great call as after we sat down, the skies opened up! Once inside and sitting down, the place smelled sooooo good. I looked over the menu and we opted for a pizza. A Margherita. The service was fast and friendly. It was amazing. Better than the slice at Joe's or the cheese pizza we had at John's on Bleecker. The martini was perfect. Highly recommend! read more

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Good experience. Restaurant sits right at the beginning of Little Italy. You can snap a nice photo of the Little Italy sign right out front of the restaurant. My family and I had pizza, salad, pasta and crab cakes. Good place to try. Made a reservation thru Open Table the same day. Went to dinner right before a Yankees game. read more

Gelso & Grand - Crab cakes appetizer - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We were walking down Little Italy and found this small restaurant with very unique food choices and combination. We started with butternut squash soup with very unique marshmallow in the center of the soup. While it was really good, I was not a fan of the very sweet marshmallow. Bruschetto was really good with a good mix of tomato, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar. Lamb pizza was the first time I tried and heard of and it was really good, but of course you need to like lamb flavor. Must try would be the pistachio pesto pasta because it was REALLY good and unique. I would definitely come back for this as this is the only place I've seen this and it does taste really pistachio forward. Our waiter was super friendly and the busboy definitely gave us all the parmesan that we wanted on the pizza. Yumm! read more

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Came here with a group and got seated outside on the sidewalk - a pretty good environment! The dishes we tried (pesto pasta, vodka pasta, chicken picatta) were all quite good, but our waiter did forget our spicy kale caesar order, and we were in quite a rush to go. So not the best service, but the food is decent given the touristy location! read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and it was a perfect choice. Lovely weather so we sat outside, enjoying our cocktails, appetizers and pastas. I think our favorite was the flatbread. Excellent, helpful waitress, Victoria. Looking forward to returning. read more

From Amici Ristorante, where everything went sideways, we abandoned, and went up the road to here. We were greeted very warmly and immediately offered a table for three and promptly seated. The ambiance was industrial with a semi-open kitchen, lots of tomato cans and other things for decoration. It was intimate without being super intimate. The staff (Javier) were super attentive, with Javier and the team doing their best to make us feel very welcome, unobtrusively clearing tables, and doing everything right to make the dining experience entirely about us. The truffle pasta dish was amazing. Fresh pasta, very good. Well balanced. Guest reported that the fra diaviolo pizza was very good, but spicy. It does carry heat, so be careful. The chicken parm is also good, but a lot. The pistachio gelato was also very good, as was the port wine. The Galliano was great - that they had it - but they asked if I wanted it neat or on the rocks. I asked for it neat, but was surprised they served it in a rock glass; it should be in an apertive glass like a port or other cordial. Definitely recommend versus some of the other places for Italian nearby. read more

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Some of the best pasta that we've enjoyed outside of Italy! We sat outside on a perfect evening and enjoyed wonderful food, starting with a garlic flatbread served with oil and soft cheese. Next came the braised lamb campanelle for my wife and my standard favorite, Vongole, with perfect, sweet clams and lots of garlic - one of the best that I've ever had. Both pasta dishes were perfectly al dente. Service and atmosphere were top-notch! read more

Really enjoyed everything about this place. I arrived way before my reservation and was able to get a drink at a high top while I waited for the table. Our waitress was really kind and helpful in recommending dishes that would go well together and was able to put an order of a side dish pasta to go with our chicken parm instead of forcing us to get a whole separate pasta dish. Calamari - 3.5/5 came out really fast and hot but the centers were a bit soggy although outside was crispy Chicken parm - 4/5 massive chicken dish although the chicken itself is quite thin. Needed a bit more tomato sauce but overall decent -- spaghetti side dish - 4/5 really solid pasta Lamb ragu pasta - 5/5 this was the best dish everything was cooked to perfection Would come here again to try other dishes but will skip the calamari. read more

Gelso & Grand - Chicken Parm / Spaghetti Pomodoro / Braised Lamb Ragu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Service was a little poor. Food good, but sat there for 30 minutes before someone cleared our plates. Would've done dessert and another drink if Avery had been more attentive. read more

What a gorgeous location! The service was spectacular. Our server was sweet, attentive and even kept encouraging us to stay and enjoy as long as we'd like. We went for an early dinner and it wasn't too busy. We ordered Nebbiolo, the mushroom pizza, and the carbonara pasta. Soooo good!! Perfect to share on a girls date. We did not have room for dessert but I'm hoping we will be back to try some more. read more

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I give Gelso & Grand high marks for being (ironically) one of the few Italian restaurants in Little Italy that isn't a sucky tourist trap. The ambience is warm and homey, and the pasta is actually legit. You'll find mostly local NYers here. Have tried the pesto, truffle pacchieri, and lamb campanelle, the latter of which is one of my favorite pastas in NYC so far. read more

Gelso & Grand - pesto and truffle pacchieri - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food and service were amazing. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a beautiful summer day In little Italy read more

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Good food good vibe They were gracious when we were running late and moved our reservation back half an hour Good service and really fast food $150 for three people. We got 2 frosés, 2 glasses of Pinot noir, and shared calamari, chicken Parmesan, and spaghetti with meatballs read more

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Expect good food but pricey! My friends and I got the truffle arancini, Brussel sprouts, truffle french fries, bruschetta of ricotta and figs and some drinks. The food was pretty good, we liked everything we ordered. Good mix of flavors and ratios. The service was quick and the restaurant is just in the middle of Little Italy so the area is very lively. read more

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I came here for dinner today on Halloween and they really made the interior decorated for the holiday. It was really nice and it's huge inside, with a downstairs area for private events. Upon walking in, there's a bar to the left, but we sat at a table to eat. I tried their Bone Marrow Bruschetta which was nice and fatty. It came with 3 pieces of bread but I wish they gave 4. It was still really delicious! My friend got the Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Wood Fired Pizza which was quite big. I got the Guanciale Carbonara. Pasta texture was the perfect al dente which I loved and the egg yolk added a nice creamy texture to the dish. Prices are on par for Manhattan Italian food. It's a good spot! read more

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Very good simple Italian place, great people watching at the outdoor tables on a spring day in SoHo. The service is fast and attentive. The pizza had a great, chewy crust. The fresh made pasta was a little softer than I would have liked, but the sauce had a light, fresh flavor. Next time we will try the dessert. read more

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What a gorgeous restaurant in Little Italy! Nice decor - vintage rustic-industrial with an ivy covered stone wall. It's on a corner with open doors on both sides and plenty of light and air. The downstairs has a private dining room and a speakeasy-style bar. The food was delicious. I had an Aperol spritz and the pistachio pasta. My son enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. The pasta is freshly made in-house. Both the pasta and sauces taste fresh and light. Nothing was too heavy. My husband had the chicken parmesan and even with no pasta included, the portion size was more than enough. If you want to enjoy fresh pasta, flavorful sauces and a great vibe, this is the spot. read more

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I alternate between this restaurant and another Italian spot for my yearly NYC trip, and I must say- I might keep this spot as my only/go to. We always start with the spicy kale caesar and meatballs - both were SUPERB and didn't disappoint. We switched up our mains and ordered the pacchieri and a Valentine's special branzino and both were AMAZING. My fav of the two was the pasta, and my partnered liked the branzino more, but again, both were DELISH! We definitely were too full for dessert but decided to try the tiramisu and honestly I'm glad we did. It was INSANELY good and great way to cap off our dinner! Side note- their Photo Booth sucks and don't email the photo to you- you'll lose a dollar and won't get it back. read more

We went to Gelso and Grand for a birthday celebration. The razor clams and bone marrow bruschetta were amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. Definitely a special meal. read more

Gelso & Grand - Bruschetta, clams and steak - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wish I could give 4.5 stars instead of 4, that would be way more accurate of my experience! Was walking around little Italy one afternoon around 4pm and my bf and I decided to stop by this lovely place that had some cute outdoor seating. Restaurant wasn't busy and we sat outside, prime spot for people watching. We ordered the inferno pizza, meatballs, and a truffle pasta along with two drinks. Menu is extensive with lots of choices. The pizza was just as described, spicy. It was so good. The crust light and airy exactly how we like our pizza. The meatballs were fantastic and quite large. The truffle pasta was subtle but delicious. The truffle flavor didn't over power the dish which was unexpected. They also have fun twists on your classic drinks. I ordered a play on a dirty martini which featured peperoncino juice instead of olive juice. SO GOOD. My only complaint was our service. It wasn't busy, but our server was nowhere to be seen for over 10 min. Food came out faster than we saw him, but it looks like he was ready to be off work as another server took over and we saw him walking off down the street. This is a standout spot in little Italy and outside the main corridor of people harassing you to go to their restaurant. read more

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I came here for dinner on a Wednesday and they were decently busy. We had a wonderful time here while starting with meatballs and fries for our appetizers. We then moved on to chicken parm and the fettuccine bolognese for our main course. Those were delicious. The chicken was tenderized thin with crispy breadcrumbs that gave it a crunch under that sauce. We wrapped up with cannolis and they were great. Overall, a perfect place for date night. read more

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A warm environment on a cold night. I was weary of eating some Italian food in Little Italy only because it seems like a tourist destination and the food seems to suffer, but I was surprised here. My family of four came in at about 7pm on a Tuesday night, Dec 30th, no reservation, and the wait was an hour but we were able to snag four bar seats without waiting. The atmosphere was cute, warm, busy. The pistachio pesto was delicious! There was plenty of pasta and sauce on the plate. I loved the crunch of the pistachio. My sister got the chicken piccata and it was very thin, small pieces of chicken, but delicious. If you have to be in the area, it's a safe, good bet. read more

Gelso & Grand - Pistachio Pesto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The service was warm and well-meaning, but it was a bit disorganized. Multiple different waitstaff approached our table to take our order a minute apart from each, despite having just informed each waitstaff that we needed a bit more time. It took three attempts to receive our water. Unfortunately, water refills were never offered during our meal. Our party ordered: Calamari (4/5) - golden and generously portioned, each piece was plump and perfectly crispy in a seasoned breading. It was paired with a classic marinara and a slightly spicy aioli. Both dips complemented the dish well without overwhelming the fresh calamari taste. Pepperoni Pizza (3.5/5) - you know it's going to be good when it's a thin pizza with button pepperoni! Unfortunately, the pepperoni was spread out unevenly on the pizza, leaving some slices with no topping/3 slices of pepperoni. Pesto Pasta (3/5) - interesting take on a classic dish. It's a pistachio-based pesto that added a nutty, slightly sweet taste. Recommend if you're looking for a more elevated Italian spot! read more

Gelso & Grand - Pistachio Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Good food, bad service. Party of two surreptitiously charged a "large party" mandatory 20 percent tip. Appetizers brought out with meal. Drinks never asked to be refilled or checked on until after the meal. I would check out another restaurant. Not worth the money. read more

Stumbled upon gelso and grand a few months ago and haven't been able to stop thinking about it. from the outside you would never expect the ambience. The open flow concept that allowed me to see what the cooks were doing. The beautiful hidden bar/ dance floor down stairs that took me by surprise. Can't wait to go back after hours. And the food was phenomenal on top of it. Usually it's one or the other but they did it both ways. read more

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I really liked this place, it has a nice open door/window area for the summertime and outdoor seating. I liked their fun pasta shapes and sauce but I tried a few of their cocktails and they were just ok. read more

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A nice find to be sure. We were seated promptly for an early Friday dinner. Service was helpful and attentive. For starters, the Bone Marrow Bruschetta was an interesting twist. The marrow was fatty and flavorful. The Goat Cheese & Pecan Salad was also done nicely. All of the flavors went well together and was balanced. The Cacio e Pepe was a nice, shareable dish. The Margherita Pizza also did not disappoint, as well. Simple and perfect. For dessert, we shared the trio of Pistachio Cannolis - three egg-roll sized cannolis. For drinks, the Warm Mulled Wine and the Forbidden Fruit Sangria were a hit. read more

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Crab cakes were horrible. After a bad meal at the bar, a serve dropped a drink the splashed all over my hair and shirt. No apology at all. When I told him that he just ruined an 800 dollar Etro shirt, he said "It will be okay". I asked to speak to the manager, and she came over and said she was sorry. I said 'that doesn't fix my shirt'! Horrible food, incompetent staff and useless manager. Stay away. There are plenty of bars to n SoHo / little Italy. read more

the place is located in little italy in a brick building! the aesthetics inside & outside are so cute. all the menu options we chose were perfect, starting with the fig goat cheese bruschetta and then the spicy kale ceaser & ending the night w the vodka pasta. It was definitely girl dinner. Service was fast as well and the food came out in the order we asked for! read more

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I came here for the Truffle Pacchieri (I love truffle anything). The roasted brussels sprouts were also really good. There's also a photo booth downstairs, which I found the perfect photo op to commemorate the occasion. read more

Gelso & Grand - Brussel Sprouts - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was delicious, tasty and savory. We sat outside in the beautiful weather. Service was great. Atmosphere was also nice being in the heart of Little Italy. Prices were decent. Woule love to come back and try the full menu. The fig and goat cheese bruschetta was on point.. They complimented each other so well. I can still taste it. read more

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Service: 4.8/5 Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance 10/10! Lots to look at from the high ceilings + railroad themed decor. Good smells from the brick pizza oven. Apparently there's a photo booth downstairs. Overall, good service- didn't charge us for the extra bread for our burrata, patiently re-split our bill multiple times so we could use an InKind deal, friendly demeanor and re-filled our water cups a few times. Only suggestion would be to have 1+ water re-fill bottles for a table of 6 as it runs out quickly + it takes a while to flag down a server to replace it. What I Ordered: - Calamari: interesting to have artichoke + green beans mixed in, great touch having the net over the lemon to catch pulp + seeds, aioli is unexpectedly spicy, tender calamari - Burrata*: surprisingly + pleasantly sweet tomato sauce, extra crispy bread - Truffle Pacchieri: cheesy, not very strong on the truffle - Cacio e Pepe: also cheesy, not very strong on the pepper - Chicken Parm: good breading, a little dry, thin so it's not as substantial as other options - Braised Lamb Campanelle: group thought it was good - Fettuccine Bolognese: group thought it was good - Prosciutto Pizza*: garlic heavy, fresh - Banana Date Budino*: not too sweet when split, sticky, toffee bits got stuck in my teeth *would recommend read more

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Nice Italian restaurant in Little Italy, NYC. Plenty of room for lots of people, friendly service, and delicious Italian food, but we really just wanted to try the pizza! It was nice and tasty! read more

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No wait - seated right away on a Friday at 5 PM. We ordered 2 apps and 3 entrees. Maybe should have taken a closer look at the prices because everything was quite expensive. Calamari came out in 5-10 minutes. But the rest of the food took quite longer, we understood it was a lot of food but the place wasn't too busy. The food was tasty for the most part, the white calm sauce pasta lacked flavor. The pizza was delicious but the additional cheese def made it heavy. The calamari is marketed as "crispy" but it was lackluster and soggy with more fried veggies than calamari it felt like (it was like $20+ too!). The service was SLOW. We had to leave and asked for the check, and it took us tracking down our waiter x2-3 times to actually get it... Overall, there are better places in Little Italy. But for the ambiance it's nice. Most of the food was good, could have definitely been better. read more

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Yesterday we celebrated a friend's birthday at Gelso & Grand with a party of 8 people. Unfortunately, the experience did not meet our expectations. The food was okay, but nothing memorable or worth returning for. The biggest disappointment was the service. Throughout the meal, there were several instances where basic dining etiquette was overlooked. While I was eating the server (Luis) reached across my face to pour water for the guest next to me. Later, another staff member reached across me again to clear dishes from the person beside me instead of approaching from between us. As someone with a background in the hotel & restaurant industry, I found this to be unprofessional and discourteous. We also noticed inconsistencies in the service. Servers were offering freshly grated parmesan and fresh cracked pepper to surrounding tables, but our table was never offered either. Instead, the birthday guest's chicken parmesan arrived covered with an excessive amount of shredded cheese that she had not requested. A simple question about her preference, as was done with other tables would have made a big difference. The atmosphere was lively and attractive, but the combination of average food and inattentive service left us disappointed. Sadly, this was not the experience we expected for a birthday celebration. We will not return and do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Terrific modern Italian in a beautiful older space with really great service 5 star food: every pasta based dish I have ever tried here has been outstanding. It's one of the few places where you almost can't go wrong food wise 5 star service: the staffers are friendly and funny. The vibe is a warm "welcome to my home" feeling 5 star ambience: it's old New York elegance outside and swanky modern comforts inside. read more

Gelso & Grand - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food. The soup was spicy squash that was perfect for a cold day. My son said the spaghetti and meatballs was almost as good as mine The service was excellent also. read more

Gelso & Grand - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - New York, New York