I love this local haunt! I've been many times and ordered a wide range of dishes, all of which I love. The pizza is especially delicious! Every time a I visit here, I feel like I've returned to Italia. The staff and owner are gracious, welcoming and accommodating every single time. I am incredibly picky about the quality and authenticity of my pizza and pasta dishes when I dine out, and have never once been disappointed at Gnocco. Some of my favorite memories have been spent here during the summers dining with my kids, my friends and other people I meet at the restaurant. If you want to enjoy yourself and feel surrounded by the warmth, ambiance and food that makes Italy itself such a special place, then pop in. You won't regret it. read more

Delivery order, so I'm hoping they're better when you eat in. Unfortunately, the pesto tastes sweet, the egg noodles were overcooked, and the green beans were as well. Nothing Italian about this dish - tasted like a rush-job. I didn't expect perfection, especially since I've had pasta in Italy. But this was disappointing. It is NOT, as others have said, a "trip to Italy." I could have made better pasta on my own. read more

My boyfriend made reservations for Valentines Day at 6:30 and they promptly sat us upon arrival. Staff and waitress was beyond nice and made us feel very welcomed. My boyfriend came here before for a pizza tour and raved about the white truffle pizza therefore I must see what this rave is all about! We ordered the pizza of course and also the rigatoni pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe. I absolutely LOVED the pasta and the pizza. The pizza dough was extremely thin and the truffle flavor definitely stands out and keeps you coming back for more. Let's just say, the boy has done very well picking this place for V-day! I'll be back the next time I decide to indulge in a delicious carb filled dinner.. (which will be soon)! read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The hostess was amazing .. we got the table in literally 1 second. The pizza maker was from Rome 110% authentic, our waitress Natalia and Ana they were super sweet and gave us the best advice about the wine selection. Unbelievable experience.... I will definitely come back soon .... LOVE IT. read more

My boyfriend & I have given this place two chances. The services is one of the worst I've seen & experienced. Trust me - there are way better Italian places in the area. read more

A special occasion turned out even more magical due to the expert service we received at Gnocco yesterday. From my first phone conversation, this Covid challenged staff did not hesitate to accommodate my larger sized party. A special shout to Rosella and Jean-Luca! The food was delicious, the antipasto platter with speck & prosciutto, celery stuffed Gorgonzola; the Branzino, the signature Gnoccho (decadent) and terrific pastas, all delivered in a timely way. We felt special in the charming garden and the ever gracious service was exceptional. Yes, we will return, it will be our pleasure. read more

Food is great! When it arrives on time.... I have a couple of gripes with this place. i recently went with a group, and we spent a little over 600 dollars. For starters, there were not enough menus. When we ordered our appetizers and drinks, the appetizers made it our later than expected and then our drinks followed. Not a great start. When I inquired about possibly changing the pasta for a different type, they straight up refused. I didn't think this was an ultimate change to the dish as I am not trying to change the sauce or it's ingredient. Throughout the meal it felt like pulling teeth when needed things that were missing, or additions we wanted to make. The utmost annoying thing was when we were presented with our desserts and the server informed us that another party was waiting for our table. We felt rushed and upset. For me, the experience is what makes a restaurant great. Lastly, when we made a comment to the owner about feeling rushed, we encountered a hostile server that returned to our table. Little did she know that our friends were Italian and could understand her when she was bitching us out in another language to the owner. Very unprofessional. read more

I highly recommend the simpler pizzas here. The crust is amazingly thin and crunchy, it there aren't too many toppings. Maybe top 10 pizza I've ever had!?!? And I've tried them all. Just stay away from the pizzas with too many toppings. The thin crust gets soggy and overpowered. But, if you order some wine and a simple pie, you will be rewarded with a great ambiance and a 5 star experience. read more

I don't understand why this place has good reviews. I ordered the beet salad and the lettuce was rancid, like it came out of a gristedes grocery store day old bag sale and the beets were from a can. I couldn't eat it, it didn't only taste not good, it tasted bad. When the waiter took my plate away which I hadn't touched, he didn't ask a thing. My sister got a pasta dish which tasted like something I would have cooked for myself from Trader Joes. Edible, but the prices were so high for what we got. We each walked away spending $50 for a dinner and a drink. Not only that, but when the bill came, it stated that prices were 4% higher than what was posted on the menu unless you pay with cash. RUDE. read more

A sliver of italy in East Side. The gnocco bread was light and amazing, The woodfire pizza's was thin and make you reach for more slices ! Ask for the best select of Red Wine and that goes with your pizza! Keep a lil space for your tiramisu at the end because you have a separate stomach for desserts! Overall a nice Italian experience in NY read more

Gnocco - Tiramisu with Red Wine - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The best Italian cheese cake I have ever tasted!! Moist and flavorful! Excellent service too! We had a cheese and charcuterie board first. Topped off with an Italian cheese cake read more

Gnocco - Carpaccio with a lot of other goodies - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We came here for my 30th birthday and had the best time! Gian reserved three tables for a party of 21. We did the vegetarian prix fixe menu and everyone complimented the food. I highly recommend the eggplant parmesan and arancini. Service was prompt and attentive. The restaurant also accepted a balloon delivery for us. All in all it was a fantastic birthday dinner and I'm thankful to the staff for their amazing service! read more

Was in the city from Florida for my wife's birthday Feb 12-19 Stayed in Airbnb around the corner This place was so good -- a must try read more

Standing on 10th Street I watched the cool November wind swirl through the trees. Straining with bending limbs, the old trees that lined the park danced. The sound of the dry, but not ready to fall leaves, were all that was in my ears. Two girls on skates rolled up a few yards away. One began to dance as the other took pictures with an old film camera. I looked at them smiling, wondering. What would these pictures look like? Ro and Theresa were late, but I didn't mind. 10th Street on Tompkins Square is one of my favorite in the City. Beyond the dancing skater I saw my friends appear. We entered Gnocco through a large glass and gun metal black steel door, walking past the pizza ovens and left into a bar area. To the front and back there are nice little tables with candles burning. We sat at two of the tin topped tables that were pushed together. I felt slightly awkward and recommended we order a bottle of wine. I picked a Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Ro and Theresa know each other very well. I've only met them on two occasions previously. After the first glass the awkwardness dispersed. The Montepulciano was smooth and dry, and we were ready to order. To start we ordered Pizza Bufalina (fresh bufala mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil trickled with olive oil). It came out very quickly, but yet it was not hot enough. It was really an extraordinary pizza, barring its temperature. The crust was thin and baked to my liking. The Bufala was flavorful and it went down easy and quickly, followed by swallows of the Montepulciano. For main we each ordered a pasta dish, though they have a full selection of meat dishes. Ro ordered the Campanella ai Fungi Porcini (porcini mushrooms with a touch of cream). Theresa got the Tagliatelle Con Prosciutto (braised prosciutto with green peas and light cream). I wanted to try their Gnocci, so for me it was the Gnocchetti (with beef and veal ragu). When our order came we all push our plates toward the center and shared. Out of the three main dishes mine was agreed to be our least favorite. The Gnocci itself was perfect and soft, but the sauce lacked flavor and was on the sweet side. Theresa's Tagliatelle was the second favorite, though she complained that the prosciutto was a little too salty. I liked it and helped her along. Ro's Campanella was the stand out favorite. The fresh pasta was complimented by the mushrooms and cream. We shared one dessert. Ro chose the Creme brulee. It was nothing really memorable, but it was perfectly satisfactory though lacking something I could not distinguish. We paid the bill and walked back out into the blustery night. Theresa got into a cab and disappeared up the 1st Avenue and I walked Ro home. It was a good evening, though the food didn't meet our expectations. Gnocco is a good place, but there are other choices that I would select over it for better Italian cuisine. Being that it's only two blocks from my apartment I can see myself on a lazy night returning to try some other dishes. read more

So I saw Tom B.'s Review of the Day today (you go, Tom B!) and this little spark went off in my head. I'd been to this place, but I totally forgot about it! And then it started coming back. I remember I went here on a date, but I don't remember with whom. I remember taking a cab because I was running late and getting out just as my date was walking to the door. I remember amazing pizza. I remember a really hot waitress who smiled a lot. I remember leaving stuffed and totally satisfied. I also remember writing the name of this place down so I wouldn't forget, which is kind of embarassing. If I remembered this place better, I'd probably have given it a full 5 stars. Admittedly, this is more my problem than the restaurant's, but I'm feeling stingy today because I haven't had my coffee yet. OH! I totally just remembered the guy's name! He was Neil, and....yeah, that might not have been a date..... I don't really remember. read more

This place MADE MY DAY! I walked home after an exam and was exhausted...I didn't even want to think of heating anything up in the kitchen tonight...I wanted food and I wanted it NOW! My usually route includes passing by Gnocco, but I've never graced it with my presence...can't believe it's almost been a year! As I glanced inside, the guy behind the pizza counter was twirling a piece of dough in the air and right when the dough landed on his hands, I knew I wanted Italian! Walked in...asked for a take-out menu and saw that 'Gnocco' was a "deep fried homemade dough served with traditional cold cuts of meat," cool, but not craving that now. Another time perhaps! @_@ It all looked good, I asked the coy pizza maker which his favorite pasta was ...in an AWESOME Italian way he said, "Maccheroni Prosciutto E Rucola (Arugula)" ...OK! Went into the actual restaurant to pay a handsome long-haired waiter and waited...as I stood there I realized how wonderful this place was...they had an outdoor GARDEN...beautiful! #_@ That's where I"ll be next time! Not long 'til the pasta was in my hands and as I walked out, the pizza man handed me a pizza box..."Here! It's a pizza for you! You are the millionth customer!" ....huh? What?...OK! (probably a wrong order for someone else) FREE FOR ME? YES! Thank you!! ^_^ What did I do to deserve this? Was it JUST MY LUCK? ....I was too out of it to even gesture in for a hug (SORRY, I REALLY DID APPRECIATE IT!!)...you caught me off guard...@home I ended up sharing everything with my roomies :) Pasta - al dente, creamy and YUM! Pizza - thin crispy crust with mushrooms, prosciutto, mozzarella, shallots, and YUM! Grazie Mr. pizza man! I'll be back as my usual self to pay my real visit! read more

I honestly don't even know where to begin but this restaurant is the epitome of a catfish. The ambiance was somewhat there I'll give them that, however this is besides the rats lurking around our table. The menu is questionable and extremely over priced for the quality of food. We started off the dinner with dirty martinis that tasted like pure olive juice. We ordered 4 pastas which were absolute trash and made out of canned tomato sauce, they even thought putting jalapeños was a good idea for gnocchi pomodoro. We asked to speak to the manager who also happened to be the owner. We told him we were unsatisfied with our meal and if he could do anything about it. He proceeded to YELL at us mind you we were 6 women. I have never been treated with such disrespect from a man who claims to be in the hospitality industry and the manner he spoke to us in was completely uncalled for. He then proceeded to call the cops on us, instead of apologizing or just talking to us. I would highly NOT recommend ever visiting unless you want chef boyardi quality pasta and disgraceful management. Absolutely trash read more

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If you get what you pay for, I wish there was some black truffles in my pasta. So, yeah, you're paying West Village prices for Alphabet City pasta. You know what? It's still all good. Fried artichoke with shaved romano was heavy and could have been served hotter. The huge bowl of potato asparagus soup was overwhelming, but I managed to finish it. Great gnocci in a seriously savory meat ragut was a stand-out, as well as the tagliatelli in a carbonara sauce. The service was a whirling dervish of efficiency. Everyone was on a date, but my friend and I stared off into the eyes of our handsome Italian waitstaff. Ladies, don't come to Gnocco if you're on the fence. You'll come for a dinner and leave with a waiter. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. I've lived in NYC my entire life and work for a major food website, so I eat out a lot - I've never been treated with such disrespect. In summary, not only have I never been treated with such terrible customer service, but I personally felt threatened by the owner - please, avoid this place at all costs. To get into detail... After initially taking our order, our waitress was nowhere to be found, even after we repeatedly asked the hostess and two bus boys to get us for her so we could order more wine. After waiting almost 2 hours for our food, we were served cold pasta. When we brought this to the attention of the manager, he told us it didn't seemed that cold (the plates weren't even warm), but regardless, it our fault for waiting for our entire party to be served before eating - call me crazy, but I thought that was common courtesy. Meanwhile, the table behind us arrived 30 mins later than us and received their food 15 minutes before us. They eventually reheated our food after making it clear how ridiculous they thought we were being. We finish the meal and are trying to leave as soon as possible, but ask that at least something be comped given the terrible service. The waitress actually came over and admitted finally that she had forgotten our food under the lamps in the kitchen...what?! The owner eventually comes over and tells us were being ridiculous and to never come back - he was incredibly combative and antagonistic in a way that I honestly found threatening as a group of 7 women. To top it all off, they automatically added 20% tip to our bill, along with extra chargers for specials that weren't mentioned up front. When we tell them there's no way we're paying for that, cue another round of argument with the owner. A few great quotes: "we reheated your food, what else do you want us to do?!" "So what happened is that we forgot your food in the kitchen - but it's not the wait staffs fault, so it's ridiculous you're contesting the 20%." "Well we've been here since 2000, so it doesn't matter what you think - if you don't like it, don't come back. Please, just don't come back." There are a million amazing places in the East Village - this is not one of them. Please, do not give these terrible people your business! read more

Had been wanting to try this place for a while and sadly I was left unimpressed. I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch and ordered the Carbonara (recommended by the waitress as one of their best pastas) and my dad had the lamb burger. The food took a long time to come out and the restaurant was not very busy. My pasta was warm at best and my dad's burger was small and did not come as ordered but they still charged us for the cheese when the bill came. When I mentioned they forgot the cheese on the burger they still did not end up updating the bill. The outside garden looked nice though. read more

This restaurant and the service was such a disappointment. I came here with my boyfriend to celebrate some great stuff happening in out lives and I feel like the night was ruined due to the extremely poor service. We wanted to sit in the patio (which is great), but even though there were 8 tables available they were all reserved. Inside is very average. Our server was rude right from the start. It was like he could barely be bothered with us. We called ahead to see if there were gluten free options which they said they had gfree pasta. Great! When we asked him about it, he looked at us like we were idiots and said no we don't have that. We explained that we called and he told us the person we spoke to had no idea what they were talking about. After a few more min, he agreed to go check. Comes back to tell us that they do offer it. The way he handled it was just rude. We definitely won't be back here although the food was okay. I can't explain the service was just terrible. read more

Glad that it's easy to get a last minute reservation here, because it's really good(as it was about 4 months ago when 4 of us ate here), The pasta here is so fresh and the sauces are really yumm. Husband and I shared the Insalata Contadina; generous portion. I had the chitarra con gamberi with extra clams bc I don't eat shrimp. Could tell the pasta was homemade and pesto was great. My husband loved his gnocchi. Utku, our server, was stellar - so personable and funny and accommodating. We kissed goodbye when it was time to leave. read more

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came back again this weekend. genuinely had the absolute worst service that i've had from an establishment. the woman who checked us in had an attitude. To be fair, our waiter was kind, just completely forgot about us. Took 20 minutes to get the check. Our food came out with the entrees 10 minutes apart. We will not be back. read more

It's funny because the receipt has so many different welcoming and appreciative statements, like calling the server your personal assistant and it has been a pleasure serving you, because our server really was not very warm or inviting. She would put on a puzzled wtf face on when she couldn't hear us or did not understand what we wanted. It was really just weird and awkward. The pizza was paper thin, in a bad way and it lacked any substantial ingredients. The pasta was bland, and it wasn't just my spaghetti, it was the risotto, gnocchi, and rigatoni too. The only saving points were the gnocco appetizer and the bread. Hahah, a bit sad when that's the only thing going for the restaurant. But I do love bread! read more

Seated beneath a wonderful, warm weather night sky and surrounded by tenement houses now occupied by twenty-something young professionals is Gnocco's garden patio, a casual, Italian dining experience all the way in the far-off lands of Alphabet City. I kid, because really, it's a lovely spot to sit outdoors, drink wine, and dine on pizza and pasta. Which is hardly something to complain about. Our large group ordered up a bunch of pies as appetizers. The much-adored Tartufata was not my most-loved slice of the night, to be honest. It was far too pungent for my liking, the truffle sauce killing every other flavor note the pizza was trying to put forward. I preferred the simpler Marinara, light and thin, with a well-balanced ratio of dough to sauce to cheese. And for such a small slice, it also folded pretty well, which is always a plus. The Parmagiano was similarly tasty, thanks to the shaved cheese and eggplant. Their signature Gnocco is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, this pita-shape fried dough specialty is paired with prosciutto for quite the indulgent affair. It's a treat that sneaks up on you. And by you, I mean me. And by sneaks up, I mean I was routinely sticking my grubby paws into the basket for more. For my entree, I had the Gnocchetti al Pomodoro e Mozzarella. Sadly, I was unimpressed - the gnocchi were far too soft, to the point they lacked all texture, the tomato sauce was devoid of any notable zip or zing, and the mozzarella, with the chance to play the hero card, came up short with a weak, barely-there-flavor cameo. I had hoped it was just my dish, but after sampling some of the Tagliatelle con Ragu e Piselli as well, it appears pasta is not Gnocco's forte. With so much fantastic Italian in the city, it's hard to justify coming out to Gnocco if Avenues A and B are a trek for you. They also only take American Express, so yeah, it might as well be cash only. Their patio is still the big sell, and given the afore-described setting, it can make for a signature New York moment with the right group of friends. And if those friends were to invite me here, I'd make the trip. But I'll remember to stick with the gnocco and pizza, and pass on the pasta. read more

I'm pretty disappointed with this place. Food wasn't bad, but we were held hostage waiting for our check. Seriously, 20 min wait to get my check. I finally has to walk over to the group of employees standing around to tell them I need to leave. I am very careful about being a good customer so I don't waste my waiters time, but when your restaurant is half empty maybe you can be more attentive. Also, Urbanspoon called it romantic, and the atmosphere is great, but that place is loud as hell. Good for a night out, but I don't recommend for a romantic evening. read more

Was here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday, party of 7 people. Service was absolutely excellent, my favorite kind; where the servers look to make you feel as if you're in their home and they're serving you dinner, not as employees of a business. We sat in the outdoor garden, but because it had been raining earlier in the day the roof was closed, leaving it feeling kinda greenhouse-y. Ambiance is a bit confusing...are they an upscale but out of date shabby pizzeria? Are they a fine dining restaurant from the 90's? Are we in a room with walls painted to make you feel like you're on a tropical island? Wine was excellent, small plates (carpaccio, garlic bread etc) were excellent. The main course was a waste of money. The pasta was either too al dente or simply old and reheated, dried out tomato sauce with peas tossed in. Just bad. My thoughts: Come here with some friends, get a bottle of wine and share some apps, then move onto a real restaurant with real ambiance for dinner. read more

Gnocco is a really lovely little place overlooking Tompkins Square Park, and I think the best word to describe it is "relaxed". The light wood interior, candlelight, and laidback (in a good way!) staff make for a really cozy, homey dining experience. Perfect for a date, but also nice for friends or families. If you don't start with the "gnocco" appetizer you'll be missing out. It's really light and airy fried dough (like a featherweight pita bread) with melt-in-your-mouth delicious cold-cuts. Drool. You could probably leave happy just eating this dish with a glass of wine, but their pastas are drool-worthy, too. Go hungry! I usually space out when waiters give me their specials-schpiel, but don't do it here as I've had my best luck with their pasta specials. The pizza is a little too piled high with stuff for my liking (I like my salad in a bowl, thanks) but that's just me. Pick a wine, order the gnocco, get a pasta, talk your date into ordering a pizza, et voila - you'll love it! read more

Yum! A friend and I met up for an early dinner and scored a lovely table in the covered back garden. Cocktails drinkers beware; only wine & beer are served here. Beer selection is not great (think Peroni and Heineken), but the wines are all solid and priced well. Our very cute, very Italian waiter was friendly and accommodating, so after several minutes of menu perusal, we made our final choices and anticipated a meal to match the delightful weather. I ordered the caprese di bufala campana appetizer. The mozz was phenomenal - if they don't make it in-house then they sure fake it well! Happily, this place takes their produce as seriously as their dairy. The tomatoes were ferrari-red and plump, with nary a grainy bite to be had. Topped with their basil infusion, I could have gone home satisfied right then. My dinner-mate skipped the app in favor of fully indulging in her entree, gnocchi al pomodoro e mozzarella di bufala. The dish smelled divine, but I didn't get a taste since she wasn't offering samples. I probably wouldn't have, either. :-) My entree: maccheroni al torchio integrali con prosciutto di parma e rucola. A lot of words for a lot of food. I have yet to perfect the art of creating al dente whole wheat pasta at home, so the kitchen gets two thumbs up for their success in that category. The entire plate was gleaming in a generous bath of olive oil. The flavor was slightly too subtle; it would have been perfect with just a pinch more salt. My Italian dinners always end with tiramisu, and Gnocco's is close to perfect. Light yet sumptuous, sweet and simple. It's the perfect touch. The evening sauntered along as we witnessed the tables around us become occupied with a variety of clientele. Old-school Italians chatting it up with the waitstaff; young couples grabbing a quick pizza; neighborhood folk sampling a new bottle of red. This is indeed the type of place where you can pull up a chair, pour a glass of wine and visit with your neighbors until closing time. read more

i was excited to go back to Gnocco, because I liked their food the first time I went. Forgive me for being harsh. I was truly disappointed. Saturday 9pm, the place was packed with people and it didn't seem like we are getting a table right away (which is perfectly fine). I understand a hip restaurant like Gnocco will require wait. Me: table for 2, how long is the wait? Host: hmm it's going to be about 10-15 minutes. Me: ok, that's not bad, we'll wait and my name is... 45 minutes later, we finally got seated.. I guess you can tell why i'm only giving 1 star. Not the fact the food was bad or anything. The fact not being honest with the customer and without any apologize. That's totally unacceptable. If you've told me it's going to be a long wait, maybe I will leave and go somewhere else this time, but I'll certainly be back when it's less crowded. This makes me DON'T WANT TO EVER COME BACK HERE!! read more

Had high hopes for this place but was let down by the staff that clearly judged me and my friends for whatever reason and tried to take advantage of us by overcharging. We specifically made a reservation for the back patio area and were rudely told by the hostess there wasn't room (when there was room AND we had asked for it in an early reservation request). We were then told to sit outside and then rudely kicked out of that table as well for an apparent "reservation" that was coming at 5 (that "reservation" didn't show up, and I was confused why that table was allowed to specifically request a table but my party wasn't?) We eventually asked the owner if we could sit where we had originally requested, as that was why we wanted to go there in the first place. We overheard the hostess and our waitress talking poorly on us before we even spoke and then they switched waitresses on us mid-dinner and tried to trick us into paying more for the meal by adding 22% tip on a receipt that "did not include gratuity" so that we would accidentally tip 40% so that both waitresses would benefit. I felt judged for whatever reason the minute we walked in and I wish I could get my money back. read more

Definitely a fan! True Italian pizza, ingredients, and workers! I love it :) The drinks are drinks, but the food is the best. The ambiance is cute, romantic, and perfect. I sat at the bar, but would love to sit at the dining room next time.. So run down: Price- typical NY price. Staff/Customer Service- how can you go wrong with a handsome Italian?? Food- Fabulouso! Drinks- Bravo! Location- Great! Ciao Ciao! read more

When you walk into this place its small, but had more than enough character to make you feel welcomed. My date and I had reservations and arrived early for drinks. Christiano the bar tender was knowledgeable and social, we made fast friends. We ordered our drinks and he explained his touches on each on and they were delicious. When it came time to eat he requested to serves us. This was a treat as his input was excellent and our meals were fantastic. I had Maialino Al Latte (roasted pork loin). The meal was tender and the rosemary with milk sauce made me wish I lived closer. I'll have to visit NYC soon so I can enjoy this dish again. She had Taglietti con Ragu e Paselli the portion was very generous and the homemade beef was perfect for her with the marinade. I hope to go back in the future. Quando entri in questo posto è piccolo, ma ha un carattere più che sufficiente per farti sentire il benvenuto. Il mio appuntamento e ho avuto prenotazioni e siamo arrivati ​​presto per un drink. Christiano il barista era esperto e socievole, ci siamo fatti amici veloci. Abbiamo ordinato i nostri drink e lui ci ha spiegato i suoi tocchi su ciascuno su ed erano deliziosi. Quando è arrivato il momento di mangiare ha chiesto di servirci. Questo è stato un piacere come il suo contributo è stato eccellente e i nostri pasti erano fantastici. Ho avuto Maialino Al Latte (lonza di maiale arrosto). Il pasto era tenero e il rosmarino con salsa al latte mi faceva desiderare di vivere più da vicino. Dovrò visitare New York presto per godermi nuovamente questo piatto. Aveva Taglietti con Ragu e Paselli, la porzione era molto generosa e il manzo fatto in casa era perfetto per lei con la marinata. Spero di tornare in futuro. read more

At this point, I could write reviews of almost every Italian restaurant in the East Village. This is not something I'm entirely proud of, and the fact that I can barely fit out my apartment door because my butt is so gigantic that it scares small children speaks to that sense of shame that haunts me nightly. Regardless, my mouth seems to be addicted to pizza and pasta and carbscarbscarbs, and I guess it has something that it's holding over my brain, since my brain always seems to obey it. But to get to the point of the review - Gnocco. Interior is extremely cute, although yesterday was hot as hell. The outside area is awesome. However (and this might have been a one-time thing, so I won't let it effect my overall impression of the place too much) our waitress was waaaay over seated and couldn't seem to manage it. She got the order of one of my friends completely wrong (instead of a PEPPERONI PIZZA she brought her a pizza with pepper and onion. Literally - a pizza with pepper sprinkled all over it, no cheese, and little cloves of sweet onions randomly placed across it). She also took about 30 minutes to actually pay enough attention to us to give us our bill - and only came over in the end because we flagged her down verbally. It's good food, but there are SO many other options for pizza/Italian food in the EV that there's no reason to go to one that isn't superb. read more

Ordered delivery from here tonight and I was quite impressed. I am always on the hunt for vegan pizza and we ordered 2 of their pies today (basically personal sized) and they were tasty! We ordered a vegan Tartufata which is basically like a white mushroom pie and a vegan Margherita. The cheese melted beautifully and the thin crust was nice and crisp. Delivery was quick and all in all I was satisfied! I would say the price point for a personal pizza is a bit high but given the convenience and taste, I'd order again! read more

After hearing my friends talk about the AMAZING pizza and everything else they serve here, I decided to give it a try on a Wednesday night. All I can say is what a disappointment! The pizza was cold (not to mention soggy-ish) and they only accept AMEX (boo). Also, they are completely and utter overpriced, especially for the neighborhood they are in! My plate was actually really good (skewers of scallops and shrimp- can't remember the name of the dish)... but maybe it was just the hunger talking. I also found the wines to be somewhat expensive and they were out of the two wines we wanted to try. In conclusion: overpriced & poor quality for the most part (what a bad combo) read more

Last night we had the perfect meal in a gorgeous garden setting in the east village. The food was rich and fresh but not heavy, the service was impeccable, super professional without any pretentiousness. The restaurant matches the food, beautiful and authentic. There is no doubt we will be back. read more

Gnocco, you own my soul. The waitstaff can come off gruff at first, but here's how sweet they actually are: Once, I ordered takeout at the bar, and the total came to $15 and change. I offered them my Visa. "Only American Express," the owner told me. "Oh," I said, low on cash and hungry. "Is there an ATM nearby?" "How much cash do you have?" he asked. I checked my wallet: $11. "That's fine," he said. I was incredulous. A third off my favorite thin-crust pizza in the world? (The capricciosa, in case you're wondering.) I demurred, but he insisted, and I walked out a satisfied man. Dining in is also great -- tasty wine, authentic pasta, beautiful Italian servers. You won't be disappointed. read more

I wish I could give Gnocco a rave review because it has a lot of great things going for it. The ambiance is very nice; it's comfortable and inviting. The view of Tompkins Square Park is pretty. The service is excellent. (Every person working there greeted me on entrance and wished me farewell when I left.) The only thing that isn't great is the food, which is the most important part. I had the Bufalina pizza. The crust was paper-thin. The ingredients of mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes were fresh and tasty, but they were not distributed to the right proportions. There was too much cheese, which caused the natural juice of the tomatoes to be trapped in the center of the pizza, which in turn caused the center of the pizza to be soggy. I think the pizza probably would have been excellent if it had only half the cheese. I will probably give Gnocco another chance and try a pasta dish or order the pizza with half the cheese. read more

I'm not sure why this place has mixed reviews. I came here for my birthday with a party of 20 and had zero issues the entire night. We had a great time! First of all, they gave us no gripes about making a reservation for such a large party. Which was awesome to start off with. Once we got there, we were seated right away and attended to. My boyfriend pretty much dealt with the initial appetizers/wine for the table with our waitress and she was so helpful and so patient. The apps that we got were delicious. We ordered a vegetarian pizza (I think it was eggplant), a meat pizza, their famous gnocco's and some burrata. Everything was delicious. Then we decided to ALL order an entree. Usually, if you have 20 orders going in at once, something gets mixed up or is wrong, but you wouldn't believe how quickly the food came out and everything was right. I had the pasta special that night, which was a spinach ravioli in a butter sage sauce. It was SO AMAZING. I was so full from the appetizers but I was really determined to finish the pasta because it was just that delicious. They also brought me out a tiramisu with a candle in it, which I thought was nice (and really tasty, as well). Everything was really good here. For the table of 20, each person (excluding me.. I got lucky!), paid about $60. Which is not bad at all for the amount we ate and drank. I would definitely come back here, with less people next time, and indulge in their pasta again. The only thing that wasn't too pleasant was that it was a HOT August night and it was almost as hot inside the restaurant.. I'm guessing from the pizza ovens. Whew! read more