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    Giano Restaurant

    4.3 (767 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Spaghetti and meatballs
    Anna L.

    You could truly taste that the pasta was made fresh - great simple sauces and a great price (for good handmade pasta in nyc). I loved the vibes and think this is a perfect place for a trusted Italian dinner. Will be going back!

    Spaghetti con Polpette
    Lauren L.

    Delicious homemade pasta! We also had the bruschetta which was very fresh. Slower service but overall enjoyable meal

    Frittura di Calamari & Polpette al Pomodoro Gratinate
    Jennica S.

    My girlfriends and I were craving some pasta, and found Giano's via Google Search and Yelp's "nearby," and it was one of the greatest things that could happen to us that night. The whole experience was great! There was not a long wait, the music was good (and random for the aesthetic of the restaurant -- you would think they'd play romantic, classical music but here comes some Michael Jackson, but I'm not complaining), the food was delicious and the waiter/manager (?) was so whimsical! He was a character for sure, and it added to the experience. For appetizers, we got the calamari and meatballs -- both *chef's kiss*. I could have probably drowned in the tomato sauce with no complaints. The tagliatelle alla bolognese? The only thing I was upset about was the portion size because I could've had two plates of it. It was the same grass-fed beef as the meatballs and similar (if not same) tomato sauce, AND my favorite type of pasta (tagliatelle), so of course I was happy. I also suggest to order the tiramisu. I won't go into detail, so try it yourself. (Hint: *drool*)

    Definitely the best tiramisu I've ever had
    Sunday P.

    Another amazing dinner here. it took me seven years to come back, but it was so well worth it. My husband and I came for Father's Day. We had a glass of wine. They're delicious bread with olive oil the rigatoni and a Caprese short and sweet will be back soon. . How was our server and he's great very personable attentive and if you can, he will speak Italian to you. And the tiramisu is the best I've ever had !! Light flavorful and just enough

    Yuna C.

    Still a solid spot for pasta - with dim and intimate lighting, great for catch ups or date nights! The host makes the experience so fun as well - he walks through each of the specials with such enthusiasm, it makes you want to try everything on the menu! I really enjoyed my pasta dish - spaghetti with a clean white wine sauce, with the savory greasiness from the pancetta and topped off with truffle oil. Absolutely delish and light!

    Megan O.

    Wonderful selection of delicious pastas and wines. I recommend the cacio e pepe, lasagna, arugula salad, and the sauvignon blanc! All were fabulous, and I will definitely be back. Friendly service and a warm, cozy space.

    Gnocchi Special
    Deya M.

    I found Giano via Yelp and made a reservation on a whim. I'm so glad I did! Giano is your perfect, neighborhood Italian place! The inside is dimly lit and it's perfect for a casual date night or catch up with friends. To start, they give out complimentary bread. The bread was delicious and fresh, though I do wish it was served warm. For the main, I decided to go with the gnocchi special of the night (spinach gnocchi with brown butter and sage). Let me tell you, this is the BEST gnocchi I have ever had. It was literally melting in my mouth! It was delicious and I still dream about it to this day. On top of the incredible food, the server was warm and welcoming. He really took the time to walk through the menu and ultimately helped me make my choice- which I loved! Giano officially has my heart after my experience there and I need to come back asap to eat some more gnocchi!

    Chianti
    Johnny N.

    After my best friend/roommate/USC basketball superstar got DUMPED, he hadn't stepped outside our apartment for 7 days straight. He normally gets a haircut every 3 days, so after he skipped the 2nd one of the week, I really began to worry. After a long week of hearing Drake's "Tried Our Best" on loop faintly coming from his room, I knew I had to get him outside. I thought dragging him to his favorite restaurant would be the first step in curing his crippling depression and stop our apartment from flooding with tears of what could have been. I also couldn't listen to "Tried Our Best" anymore. I recommended we go to Giano, as I knew he and his ex hadn't been there so it was a safe space and no PTSD would occur: "What if we go to Giano, Big Bro? We haven't been in forever!" ... For the first time in a week, I saw his ears perk up a bit and saw some semblance of his soul begin to re-enter his light brown eyes. "Uhmmmm, yeah. I could do that, Lil Cuzzo." After dragging his feet like a little kid mad at his mom for 4 blocks, we arrived at the promised land. We walked into the small but cozy Italian interior with no reservation. It was PACKED. "No reservation?" the host asked in a thick Northern Italian accent. My voice said "No res, no worries if we can't get in I know it's a big ask" but my eyes were screaming "Please god just have a seat for us. We can't take another L this week..." She heard my eyes loud and clear, and we were seated immediately. Upon sitting down, I immediately ordered 2 bottles of Chianti which I know gives alcoholic tendencies, but I had to wean this man off the magnum handle of grey goose in any way possible and I wasn't going to let him drink alone and feel like there is not another single soul in the universe that is there for him. Plus red wine is good for you hehehehe :). He ordered the lasagna, and I of course ordered the tagliatelle alla bolognese because I'm a BEAST! He obviously didn't touch the bread that was served to start the meal off, as this man is semteem* lbs down from a week ago, but I was cool with that because it was straight HEAT. Few things like some fresh bread and olive oil. When his lasagna came, he just sat there staring at it like a sick Golden Retriever looking at its bowl of Pedigree Dog Food. After I was half way through my delicious bolognese, I saw his right paw, fork in hand, put enough pressure to FINALLY cut through his lasagna. He slices a big piece and finally takes a bite. I detailed earlier about how I saw his soul re-enter his body a bit when I mentioned Giano, but this bite really brought my brotha BACK! It must have been what Jesus felt when he saw his boy Lazarus come back to life after being dead for 4 days. Not saying I'm Jesus but..... tendencies........ He HOUSED that thing. I legit had only seen this man eat the Jayson Tatum Ruffles all week, so him eating this whole piece of lasagna was damn near a miracle. Giano is really like that. After cleaning his plate, he whips out his phone, furiously types something and says "I just hit my barber I need to get a mf cut it's been a minute!" THIS GIANO LASAGNA BROUGHT MY BOY BACK TO LIFE! THANK YOU GIANO! GIANO LASAGNA THE HEARTBREAK CURE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ *semteem = 17*

    Lasagna Bolognese Tradizionale
    Nora W.

    Giano is a wonderful East Village neighborhood restaurant. The owner knows his regulars and they comfortably chat with him at the bar area. The pastas are all house made and the sauces are sublime. Balanced and subtle flavors in every dish. The tiramisu is the best that I have tasted. Espresso and a limoncello finished the evening meal. Perfetto!

    Frittura di Calamari
    Kate R.

    I have dreams about the pasta here! Delicious every time! Service is always phenomenal and really elevates the experience.

    Hidden gem in East Village with pals!

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    Ask the Community - Giano Restaurant

    Do they have outdoor seating now and what is the best pasta dish you recommend?

    Do they do anything special for birthdays, like candles or something?

    In my experience, YES! For our special event, the wonderfully attentive staff provided a special treat that made our great dining experience even more memorable.

    Do they have any Happy Hour specials?

    They have a special wine selection for the night, but I don't think a happy hour discount.

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    Da Andrea - Chelsea

    Da Andrea - Chelsea

    4.6
    (816 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    20 years in business

    We had a Great experience with Jose as our bartender…read moreZucchini fries were excellent too Good location

    This is easily a 5 star review. The service and atmosphere are 10/10. We were lucky enough to get a…read moretable next to a window and the restaurant was decorated for Christmas. Even if we wouldn't have gotten a window table and it wasn't Christmas, the vibes and interior of this place would have still been great. We went in December night of 2024 so some aspects of the menu have changed however, most of the dishes still appear to be on their menu as of now, June 2026. It appears most changes comes to the type of pasta used in a dish, aspects around a dishes main focus and gelato/dessert flavors. Everything we ordered was an 8 or above out of 10. The beet salad (BARBABIETOLE) is easily 10/10 and a top 3 salad we have ever had. The chocolate cake with gelato (TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO) was 10/10 and the best dessert we had at Da Andrea. We ordered 3 total, including the ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu. Tuna Tartare, gorgonzola pasta and bolognese are 9's. The fritto misto, the other pasta we ordered and the other 2 desserts are 8's. If you're in New York make reservations and go. My Wife found this place and made reservations. Only thing I regret after looking at additional photos is not ordering the grilled pork chop.

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    TIGELLE MODENESI CON PROSCIUTTO

Fresh Baked "Tigelle" Buns with Parma Prosciutto
    TIGELLE MODENESI CON PROSCIUTTO Fresh Baked "Tigelle" Buns with Parma Prosciutto
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    Bar
    Spinach Ravioli, Filled with Truffle Mushroom

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    Spinach Ravioli, Filled with Truffle Mushroom
    Ci Siamo

    Ci Siamo

    4.4
    (857 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    I came here during a trip to New York City last week, and really enjoyed my time. The staff was…read morewonderful, everyone was very friendly and service was prompt. I only had a late lunch because I wasn't super hungry, but what I had was pretty tasty. Honestly, I was inspired to write this review for the salad lol. The INSALATA VERDE, was freaking incredible. UGH. So fresh and the flavors were perfect. I also got a pasta, CAVATELLI ALLO SCOGLIO, but sadly wasn't that into it. All of the flavors were good, I just think it didn't come together in a way that my taste buds enjoyed lol. But I can't say it was nasty, just not my vibe. Overall was a great visit, and a great location for a cute lunch in the city, especially if you're near the highline! Oh! And I can't forget the cute little welcome wine that they have in the elevator. It's only on the second floor, but it was a nice experience.

    Came here for lunch yesterday after a Peloton class, and it exceeded my expectations…read more The fried onion tart was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the meal. The salad had a unique, slightly bitter flavor that was unexpected but surprisingly delicious and well-balanced. My steak was the only disappointment. I ordered it medium, but it was cooked well done. Despite that, the quality of the food and overall experience were still very good. I didn't get a chance to try dessert, but the dessert menu looked incredible and definitely gave me a reason to come back. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will definitely be returning.

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    Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building
    Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building
    Torta Calabrese
    Torta Calabrese
    Gnocco Fritto

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    Gnocco Fritto
    L'Artusi

    L'Artusi

    4.3
    (2.7k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Chic restaurant with open kitchen and a small upstairs private dining room. The restaurant felt…read moreromantic but also has several families and friend groups. The pasta was al dente perfection and most importantly there were generous sauce portions. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and personable. I dined with a friend and we ordered 3 pastas instead of an appetizer (fantastic choice). We tried the following dishes: *Garganelli Mushroom Ragu and Ricotta Salata. This was by far our favorite dish. It was bursting with flavor, had tons of sauce and cheese and was perfectly cooked. If you enjoy mushroom you MUST order this!! *Tagliatelle Bolognese Bianco (Chicken, Veal, Pork) and Parmigiano. Which was so delicious and has plenty of meat and sauce. The tagliatelle was amazing and tasted to fresh. *Bucatini with Pancetta, Tomato, Chilies and Pecorino. We thought this was good but our least favorite dish of the 3. Honorable mention to the spaghetti that my friend had at her last visit. She said it was fresh and delicious but almost too rich which she mostly owned to it being a white sauce.

    We really enjoyed our counter dining experience at L'Artusi, especially the chance to watch the…read morebustling open kitchen in action. We started with the housemade focaccia and Wagyu carpaccio--both were outstanding, with the perfect balance of crispy, flavorful, and fresh elements. My partner and I shared the pasta, hangar steak, and potatoes, which turned out to be the ideal amount for two. We finished with the famous olive oil cake, which we loved for its subtly sweet, moist and tender bite. Served with lightly whipped cream and raisins, the combination was surprisingly delicious. We were also touched by the complimentary anniversary scoop of ice cream. The interior seating is a bit snug, but the decor is beautiful--elegant yet homey. The service was good as well. Overall, we highly recommend L'Artusi for a special night out!

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    Kitchen area
    Kitchen area
    Tagliatelle
    Tagliatelle
    Bucatini Nero

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    Bucatini Nero
    Trattoria Trecolori

    Trattoria Trecolori

    4.1
    (3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

    This was my first time at this restaurant and the only reason I selected it was because it was…read moreclose to the theatre I was attending (literally across the street). I read the reviews mostly good so I was hoping for the best. My friends and I were not disappointed. The first thing I noticed was there were 7 people in my party and 4 arrived early and did not have to wait for my arrival to be seated. Second the waiter who took our order was polite and on point with specials and knowledge of the menu. He (just never caught his name) suggested the Rigatoni which chicken and sausage. I am not really a pasta eater but baby that dish could change that; it was DELICIOUS. I even liked the anchovy dressing on my Caesar Salad and I dislike anchovies. All the dishes ordered (chicken parm, mussels chicken paillard etc.) everyone enjoyed them immensely. The only negative was when the Chicken Paiikard arrived it was supposed to a shared dish by the elderly couple and they asked for regular dinner plates from one of the servers. It took the gentleman who took our order to step in and said sure, lucky their food was still hot. Common Sense is not so common for all. But this will not lower my rating as it was taken care of swiftly. The portions were the perfect size and I was not stuffed but pleasantly satified. We told them the time of our show, food was out quickly, nicely presented, still hot and very tasty. The restaurant was not noisy and had space between the tables. It also had an elevator for those who could not manage stairs. Trattoria Trecolori you will be added to my must go again list! Thank for a wonderful experience!

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    2nd floor dining area
    2nd floor dining area
    Capellini puttanesca - super tasty
    Capellini puttanesca - super tasty
    Passion fruit mojito

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    Passion fruit mojito

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