A true gem!! Some of the best pizza I've ever had (the Tartufata pizza especially). Plus the "indoor" backyard is a magical little oasis that you wouldn't expect in the East Village. I try to experiment with other brick oven pizza spots but always just come back to Gnocco because it nothing compares. This is my go-to whenever I have guests visiting from out of town and I want to put them on to something special! read more

Very nice decor. Friendly staff. Excellent pizza but way too small at a main course price. Too bad.

phenomenal happy hour. they have the best espresso martini i've ever had in my life, and i didn't even like espresso martinis until today. i've been changed. so cute on the inside. the service was so fast. read more

So, me and my associates went to this restaurant after a long day of working and field community work. When we arrived it was empty. Initially had attentive service. Things rapidly changed after about 30 minutes. I'm pesceterian, so there wasn't much for me to order. I ordered the rice cakes. They were good. Here's what was bad, me and my associates were in mid conversation, mid drink when one of the waiters rudely started reaching over us to open a door. Didn't say excuse me or anything. In the entire restaurant there was only us and one other table of patrons to serve. There was no reason to violate and infringe on our space. After addressing the space issues someone comes over and asks if we want anything else. We order more rice balls. They never arrive. After 15 more minutes pass someone else comes along and ask if we wanted anything else. We respond we already placed another order, which has not come out yet. After another 5 more minutes that same rude waiter comes over and starts tossing chairs by our tables. Mumbling something in Spanish. Again, there is no other customers to serve but one other table that's near us. (Let me mention I'm African American and my associates were also of a diverse decent). The other table of customers were Caucasian. For the entire hour and 15 minutes we were there. NO ONE bothered them. No one kept asking if they wanted to order anything and all THEY had on the table was water. Myself and my associates felt discriminated against. We ordered food and drinks. The only other customers only has water. Yet we were repeatedly questioned, our food took too long, our space was infringed upon multiple time. We most certainly won't ever return there. If you are of any kind of ethnic decent I recommend you don't ever go there either!! read more

Gnocco - Garden of the restaurant. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything was just ok, the food was a bit over priced and not great. Can definitely do better for Italian in the area. read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I don't normally enjoy Italian food but this place blew me away! Started with the burrata and bread as an app and it was perfect. The mushroom truffle pizza was AMAZING - I'd seriously go back to eat a whole pie myself. I forgot the name of the pasta we got but that taste was so unique and tasty. All the cocktails we tried were great too. The place itself is very warm and cozy with partitions separating tables that are close together and plants and lights everywhere. Loved our time here! read more

Gnocco - Mushroom truffle pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I absolutely love Gnocco! The food and drinks are so good here, especially the rigatoni and beef carpaccio. The restaurant is so cozy and the sunroom area is such a cute area. The service here is always so good-- I tell everyone that Gnocco is my favorite place in East Village! read more

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Cute spot if you get seating in their garden area! Cool that they have their menu on tablets. My friend and I shared the pesto Vongole dish and a pizza. The pasta was a nice change because you don't usually see pesto paired with clams, shrimp, and general seafood. It was good, but nothing to write home about. The pizza was very very thin. Not what I expected, but still enjoyable to eat. It was nice so it wouldn't weigh you down too much after eating a few slices read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Overpriced and mediocre food. Not kid friendly Pizza was best soggy and fell apart. Would not recommend. read more

Food was good with presentation but small portions. The drinks are good. Some waiters look like they hate they job but let's not talk about that. read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Went with a group of 7 to celebrate a birthday. The food was delicious however the service was appalling-- the restaurant was seemingly empty but we had multiple employees serving us and yet somehow it was impossible to get a hold of any of them. We also booked for the outdoor patio weeks in advance but were seated inside. Furthermore--and most jarring-- there was an erratic outburst from an employee on the dining floor who took a crate of glasses and smashed them on the ground sending glass flying next to dining patrons. At the end they brought out a birthday dessert which was nice but we were surprised to see that it was charged in full to our bill. Would not come back read more

Awesome place! First time going and the atmosphere was casual. Great service and I appreciate the iPad menus with pictures so I knew exactly what my food was going to look like. The pizza was really good! Super thin, perfect sauce to cheese ratio. The Gnocchi was also delectable as well. Would definitely recommend for a date night or a casual dinner with some friends read more

Gnocco - Gnocchi al Pomodoro e Bufala - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Trying to find a brunch spot during the weekday was rough, so I was glad I stumbled across this place that could seat all six of us outside. Parking was a little rough, but after circling a few more times, I found free parking. Very cute outdoor dining - loved the ambiance. Wish there were more heaters - we were soooo cold. The service was subpar - I feel like the waitress wasn't as attentive or friendly. The food was GREAT THOUGH. I got a cappuccino to keep me warm. Then I got the burrata which was perfect. Then I split the ragu pasta and sopressata panini (substituted the provolone with mozzarella) which took it up another notch in flavor. My friends got the avocado toast, and gnocchi which were both good as well. As well my sister got a wheat pasta with arugula - very interesting burst of flavor. Definitely would come back again when it's warmer. read more

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New favorite Italian spot! Food was incredible, service friendly and quick, and ambiance in the restaurant was just beautiful. We were seated inside but next time on a warmer day would love to sit in their back patio garden. Pizza was on the lighter side but satisfying and was incredibly fresh and tasty. Pasta and salad both creative and a wonderful meld of flavors. Wish we could've stayed for dessert, will be back! read more

Gnocco - Rigatoni Con Salsiccia E Broccoli Rabe, Porcini Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My favorite Italian place in the city! Has been for years! Northern Italian brick Oven, the Gnocco is delicious and the gnocchi. Must try with paired wine! read more

Gnocco is FABULOUS in-person, inside, but the take-out delivery situation should improve. Last night, we ordered two pizzas and a side of sauce that all arrived cold. And when this type of pizza arrives cold, you mess up the crusts if you warm them up in an oven or microwave, so you are stuck with cold pizza. It's puzzling, as it was a mild weather day, Gnocco's pizzas promptly appeared, and pizza from other restaurants arrive so hot you can't bite them right away. Not sure what happened here. Until Gnocco can figure out how to deliver hot food, I would avoid them for take-out delivery. read more

I was SO disappointed and ended up getting sick...I had high expectations and was super excited to see their nice selection of vegan options but here's what I ordered and here's how that went... 1) starter of sauteed artichokes...was so mushy and slimy....clearly cooked and reheated several times over...yuck gross 2) side of bread...stale sliced and left over from yesterday? day before? 3) vegan rigatoni with broccoli rabe...how can this be flemy and slimy??? it smelled weird and tasted awful. fast forward to 2 hours later...stomach cramps. i think the vegan dishes were NOT vegan. on a positive note, the staff was very nice and they have a good outdoor seating option. their inside seating needs some love. looks divey inside. read more

Average food and average service. Came here for lunch on a Monday and it was about half full of people. We were able to order right away and got the beef carpaccio appetizer and carbonara (gluten free) and affumicata pizza. 25 minutes later the appetizer still wasn't there, but the table next to us that had come in after us had their entirees. There apparently was a problem with the appetizer being put in, so it ended up coming with the entree, but they only brought one of the entrees. The second entree came 5 mins later or so. The pasta and pizza was okay, but nothing special. That coupled with the food coming out of order and not all once + taking a long time made it a less enjoyable experience. On a positive note, there are lots of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Also the garden in the back is lovely and cute. Fine to come to once, but probably won't return. read more

Gnocco - Affumicata Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice ambiance but after that nothing special, portions are on the smaller side and pricy for an Italian restaurant. Service is quick, nice if you are in A hurry but felt a little rushed. Party of nine wrapped up within a hour and a half read more

Brunch deals are unreal, until they get you on how they time their "bottomless" deals, ensuring that you don't actually get your money's worth. The food was good, drinks themselves were great, and service was fine minus management making sure that they did not serve us when we asked for more. Overall, management sucks. Take your homies and brunch money elsewhere. read more

A Disappointing Experience. My friends and I decided to visit this charming little place with a lovely garden out back. The staff seemed friendly at first. However, we encountered an issue with their payment policy that left a sour taste.Their menu listed separate prices for cash and credit card payments. When we asked to split the check at the end of our meal, the waiter informed us that it could only be paid entirely with cash or entirely with credit cards - no mixing the two payment methods. Feeling Pressured We felt pressured into paying with credit cards since the prices listed for that method were higher due to added fees. The whole point of listing cash and credit prices separately is to give customers a choice, but that choice was effectively taken away from us at the end. The food itself was good, but the payment policy and lack of flexibility in splitting or itemizing the bill put a damper on our experience. We left feeling wronged and obligated to pay with credit cards against our preferences. A little flexibility and transparency about their payment practices could have gone a long way in making our visit more enjoyable. As it stands, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend a place that makes customers feel pressured and leaves them with a negative impression. My Recommendation If you visit this establishment, I recommend paying with cash to avoid the higher credit card prices and potential issues with splitting the bill. Be wary of their rigid payment policy that forces you into a single payment method for the entire group, regardless of individual preferences. read more

Visited Gnocco while I was in the lower east village neighborhood. We came for a friends birthday and had a lovely time on the outdoor patio. The servers were attentive and very helpful in helping us pick out dishes. We had the Gnocco, meatballs, and bruschetta for appetizers. All but the bruschetta was amazing. Gnocco was a first, but they were like perfectly fried dough accompanied with really great meats - prosciutto, salami, etc. The meatballs were also warm and the sauce made for a great bread dip. Bruschetta just felt like the table bread (free) with tomatoes chopped over it, so nothing too special there! My dish was the carbonara which, if done right, is usually spectacular. Unfortunately it was really underwhelming. It tasted just like normal spaghetti noodles boiled with some pieces of bacon rather than really powerful pancetta. My friend got a gnocchi dish which was clearly done right. I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi but his was really delicious! Think it is a hit or miss - some dishes are amazing while others could use a bit of work. Overall great service, wine, and types of pasta! read more

Gnocco - Carbonara - underwhelming flavor - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Italian restaurant in the East Village. It's authentic (I exchanged a few words in Italian with the host) and has the right blend of formality and comfort. We were fortunate enough to sit in the enclosed garden area, which was neat. The margherita pizza was excellent as an appetizer, as was the antipasto (especially the bread that came with it). Our pastas were delicious (broccoli and sausage rigatoni) and just the right portion size. The service was above-average. Only minor complaint was that the wine list was short on inexpensive options. Otherwise, I'd definitely go back. read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is always incredible - especially the calamari and their pizza. I also love their mini frozen espresso martinis! The inside of the restaurant is so cozy and the garden area is lovely. Definitely recommend for a date. read more

Good Italian Place! I went there to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and we had a great time. The ambiance is really nice, with kind of an internal garden that is very cozy and charming. We ordered Burrata and Arancini as an appetizer, which were solid. Pizza tartufata was outstanding, as well as the Gnocchi al pomodoro e mozzarella, and the tagliatelle al ragu e piselli. Will definitely go back! read more

Gnocco is a trip to Italy. ingredients are perfect, flavour is amazing, just like one gets when in Italy. ( all food tastes better in Italy) This is the best Pizza in the East Village, probably the best in New York. And the salads and Calamari are always perfect too. They are in competition for best Calamari with Taverna Ykladis on 1st ave. My only issue is the delivery' portion is slightly small, so good I always want more. Everything I've ever had at Gnocco has been great. The food might taste better in Italy, but Gnocco, is a piece of Italy in New York. Great place, can't say enough good things about them read more

The most delicious pizza. So cool to walk in and see the pizza being made. Everyone was very friendly and the ambiance is super trendy. Pasta and frozen espresso martini also amazing but not pictured! read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great time and the waitress was THE BEST! I think her name was Rosalla. The food was excellent and authentic. The wind was perfect. I sat outside in the cold but they need heaters. Plus the wine warmed me up. I definitely want to go back again. Rosalla cheered me up. I was having a very sad week and she made me feel at home. I am the brown girl with the curly hair. I hope she sees this. I saw her the day before I had to get ready for the plane. read more

The food and martini were excellent; I had the branzino, and my boyfriend enjoyed the pesto pasta. Despite some service issues, we'll return for the delicious food. read more

what a special lunch i had in this lovely enclosed garden at Gnocco. I was invited there by some friends who are always raving about this place. I now know why, the food was excellent and so fresh and perfectly prepared. Service was top notch and we all had different dishes and appetizers and each plate was wiped clean. We ordered a few deserts also that tasted liked they were baked right before we got there. I and my friends have nothing but praise for this special italian restaurant that has been in the area for over 20 years and is a neighborhood staple. I highly recommend it and do try to go into their enclosed backyard for some lovely dining experience. I and my friends can't wait to go back. We will probably celebrate our friend's 80th birthday party as its his favorite restaurant, so why not go there they treat customers so nicely. read more

I just posted this same review on google but I had such a good experience that i want to spread the gospel far and wide. I know this sounds hyperbolic but I think this might be the best pizza in the neighborhood, and that says a lot with Lil' Frankies down the street. Everything is perfect, from the crust to the sauce and the fresh ingredients. My girlfriend and I were blown away and kicking ourselves for not giving it a try sooner. I can't speak to anything on the menu but if the pizza is any indication i'm sure it's all delicious. read more

Great find! Their pizza is delectable - over 12 kinds of authentic, rustic pizza to choose from. My friend noted that the margherita pizza was the best he's ever had - a great mix between cheese and sauce. Service was quick. The portions are large enough to share. The garden was perfect for outdoor eating. read more

Gnocco - the garden - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The gnocchi I regularly is one of my favorites in Manhattan, and the outdoor area in the back is so cute. The waiters are always very nice and attentive, and it's very busy but they still manage to provide good service each time. The portions are large and you get what you pay for. Plus, the dessert calzone is delicious. read more

Went here with 4 friends on a weekend night and atmosphere was cute! I got the ragu and thought it was very average so I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I tried my friends' dishes as well and thought they were around the same quality-wise except for one dish which was the mushroom pasta special that was very good! One cute thing that they do is they have wine pairings for every dish - not something that I see in many (if any) restaurants and definitely a great way to showcase their extensive wine list. read more

Love the food, the service and the inside garden. Awesome. Go to this place, you'll love it. Fabulous

I love Gnocco! Great cocktails, spectacular service, responsible owners, wonderful place. After so many years of servicing the East Village and its visitors, Gnocco has proven itself a hotspot with reliable consistency in producing amazing meals and vibes on a regular basis. Bravo! read more

Group of 10 Italian friends had lunch , food was amazing ,appetizers were one of the best in nyc . Service was too great hospitality and accommodation. Will definitely come back .. read more

While it may not have taken an hour, it took unacceptably long to receive service and respect by the staff. Apologies for the hyperbole which clearly is so important to the business owner. The reaction of this business owner should tell you more than enough of the way they handle any issue that comes their way. read more

Nothing like going to a birthday brunch and the waitress misgendering you in front of everyone. Food was edible nothing stood out. Empty for a reason... read more

Adorable, cozy little Italian place with a gorgeous outdoor patio. Perfect for a nice sunny brunch. The food is decently priced, I ordered the poached eggs with salmon for 14.95. The brunch special is 21.95 for a main dish, a drink (mimosa, bloody Mary, or bellini), and coffee. The food was decent, it wasn't spectacular by any means but I would recommend it for the nice ambience and fair prices. read more

Gnocco - Uova con Salmone Brunch - Italian Near Me - New York, New York