I don't give out a lot of 5 star reviews, but what a fantastic lunch. Spent some time at the…read moreBotanical Gardens (less than 10 minutes away) and did a quick search for lunch. They came up highly recommended, that always makes me a little apprehensive. They were right! Got there around 1is, not crowded but there were some patrons - looked like regulars. We got seated right away. Service could not have been better and I base a lot of my reviews on that. One of the staff was clearing the table and accidentally brushed against me, he barely touched me - he couldn't have been more apologetic. Very impressive, I assume management trained him and kudos to them for that! Food was next level! Calamari app was tasty, fresh, tender and delicious. I had the Filet of Sole and it was in an egg batter that was very tasty and perfect. I know it was good because my son had several bites! He also had the gnocchi and I don't think he took a breath while eating it. Definitely be back if I'm in the area again.

Ordered for take out the seafood pasta, chicken saltimbuca, and the Mediterranean salad. The food…read morewas ok. For the expensive prices for the Bronx it was a bit disappointing. The Mediterranean salad had no tomatoes or cucumbers which is pretty standard in a Mediterranean salad. No bread came on the side. Typical Italian restaurants will always provide a bread on the side. The chicken was ok. The seafood pasta lacked flavor. It's as if the seafood was just boiled without lemon, butter, wine etc. it had no flavor ! I requested utensils and to go items (plates, napkins) and the ordered came with nothing. Big disappointment won't be returning.

If you're looking for a great hearty meal, this is the place to go! We started off with three…read moredifferent dips: - The pepper dip - The sausage dip - The yogurt-based dip They were all delicious and packed with flavor, and paired with their warm, steamy, fluffy rolls, you get the ultimate appetizer. We followed that up by getting the grilled meat platter, and every single one was super juicy, tender, and flavorful, but I will say the kefta was my favorite. For dessert, we had the Albanian Tres Leches, which was good but didn't blow me away. The servers are very friendly, and I really like the atmosphere. It feels very authentically Albanian. This is a great spot and definitely worth checking out!

we liked the leçenik. the menu called it cornbread but it's different from american cornbread, w…read moreless corn flavor & an eggier texture. it reminded me of greek batsaria bc of the spinach & feta. the menu also said it came w a pepper sauce - it was like a cream sauce that had the 'green' flavor of green peppers, no spice. there was also a red olive garnish, which had a milder fruitier taste than green olives fresh complimentary bread came out w the entree, hot from the oven. they had a nice crust on the bottom & were rly soft on top. i tried them w the olive oil that was at the table, you could rly taste the olives our group got a mixed meat combo for the table. my fav was the suxhuk / sausage, it was flavorful w spices. we also liked the roasted potatoes, which tasted like they were seasoned w mustard(?), as well as the bit of cabbage slaw. i will say tho that this plate was a bit too salty for my taste the ambience is nice & rustic, w brick walls, traditional music, & even leather-bound menus. however they were understaffed so service was slow

I've never been to Italy, but after dinner at Zero Otto Nove I'm pretty sure my passport should get…read morean honorary stamp. We started with the Patate Salsiccia e Provola, and I immediately understood why Italians talk with their hands my mouth was too busy eating to say anything. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and gooey provola cheese... comfort food at its finest. For my main course, I had the Pollo Capriccio with a glass of red wine. The chicken was so tender I barely needed a knife, and the wine had me looking around for a Vespa to ride back to the Bronx. The service was fantastic friendly, attentive, and patient enough to let me butcher every Italian word on the menu without judging me. At least not out loud. If this isn't what Italy feels like, don't tell me. I'm happy living in this delicious fantasy. Now excuse me while I search for affordable flights to Rome... or just uback to Arthur Avenue.

Little Italy in the Bx on Arthur Ave. What more can I say. The food was delicious. Hot, fresh, and…read moredelectable. Service was great. They made sure to stop by and make sure the apps and entrees were okay and they were. It was my first time trying the black squid ink linguini. I was hoping for it to have a little more spice but it was still good. Will be I be back, yes absolutely. Fantastic Italian place in the Bx.

Zhongzhong Noodles is one of my favorite spots in the Bronx. I have been here quite a few times and…read moreit is truly a gem!! Their service is amazing always, they are very attentive and make sure to make their customers feel welcome and appreciated. Food here is always delicious and made to perfection!! Definitely a must to try different appetizers, their soup dumplings are to die for!!! Definitely recommend, whether you're craving some noodles or simply a rice bowl, they are equally exquisite in their own way!!!

I think in general, Zhongzhong noodles are one of the most underrated Chinese restaurants in NYC. I…read morefirst had it in Roosevelt Island and I thought it was absolutely delicious. I wish there were more locations of this in Manhattan. We made an order at the desk before we seated ourselves and for a Saturday evening, there was quite a bit of open tables which was great. I ordered the Szechuan Braised Beef Noodles and they were absolutely delicious. The noodles tasted a bit like ramen noodles but they were able to grab all the delicious and garlic flavored soup. I really appreciated the soft-boiled egg with its marinated egg whites. I also loved the big tender beef chunks as well. Overall, I really cannot wait to go back to Zhongzhong noodles and I hope that they open up more locations. I will say though that since I last went to the Roosevelt Island location, they have raised their prices quite a bit - maybe $2 or $3 per dish.

Wow. This place exceeded my expectations. Cute restaurant. Lots of light. Nice dj on Sunday. Good…read moremusic and wasnt so loud we couldn't speak. The staff outstanding. Every worker was amazing. The empanadas were the best I've ever, ever had. Crispy outside. Great filling to ratio. Seasoned well. Not oily. The flavor was soft and delicate. The sangria was delicious. I highly recommend. The blackberry margarita was outstanding. Almost had a hint of a michelada to it. We ordered the platano relleno. Definitely order that. Again the best one I've ever had. Sweet, fresh and the juxtaposition of seasoning to meat and cheese and plantsin was beyond delicious. They also have good Columbian sodas. The apple and cola weren't overly sweet. The pork chicharon ceviche was again the best I've ever tasted. The chicharon here is impeccable. The onions weren't soggy and weren't potent. The blended well with the citrus and chicharon. The bandeja paisa was outstanding. Every protein was cooked perfectly. We ordered steaks that were juicy. The veggies amazing. The cgar grilled tasted yes. Theres an onion and tomato side I could eat plates with the rice. Thats how good it was. The guava and apple empanadas were like fall in the mouth. Well be back. Everything else was phenomenal too. Mango, chicken. Xoxo.

I moved to the Bronx in May and trying to find a restaurant with vegan options was nearly…read moreimpossible until someone recommended La Masa. They have an actual vegan menu with many options. Everything is delicious and reasonably priced

Fantastic coffee and sweet treats in Jackson Heights!…read more My best friend lives a few blocks from here, and we stopped on a visit up to see him. Coffee was fresh and potent and the cake - OH the cake! It looks plain enough until you take the first bite. Like butter and sugar in a sponge. Freakin' delicious! When in need of coffee or a sweet treat next time I'm in Queens I'm DEFINITELY coming here again!

Had a very reasonably priced ($10), well-cooked, grilled chicken sandwich for lunch. Large sandwich…read morefor the price and on bread that tasted freshly baked. Friendly employees and pleasant interior.

Indoor fireplace different settings blows out air heat fan two cabinets two drawers, two cubbies…read moremirror trim

Was visiting New York from Chicago and dropped into Barrio randomly. What a great spot for weekend…read morebrunch. Live dj, great bartenders and eats. Street park Dj Rob-Lo was spinning latin and house beats in a Sunday afternoon. The music was a fun vibe making many butts move in their seats. Bartender and service were amazing, very attentive and prompt. Samantha helped us pick out food and was super nice.she recommended the bottomless drinks for brunch 90 min unlimited all you can drink sangria, mimosas or rum punch. The rum punch was tasty and she kept us topped off. Finally the food was on another level. Got the Arepa and Tripleta both were quality portions were pretty big and season perfectly. Side of yuka frita was great and perfectly seasoned. If you are visiting or simply looking for a fun time or a great bite you should give Barrio a try you wont regret it.

The food was very good, and the servers were nice…read more Other than that, the environment wasn't very joyful and welcoming (at least with my table), although we were celebrating a birthday.

Delicious! Kids and adults both loved it... outdoor seating was great. Dishes were very flavorful…read more Great service. Highlights: Eggplant rolatini (best we've ever had) Short rib entree (melts in your mother) Pappardelle vodka sauce (kid pleaser!)