Bro... life-changing, lol…read more Marissa (I hope I'm spelling that right!), our server, and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I were looking for a cute, romantic lunch spot, and this was perfect. The service was exceptional, the food was top-notch, and the beautiful view of Van Cortlandt Park made the experience even better. 10/10 -- highly recommend!!

One of the most reprehensible and disturbing dining experiences of my life, I met for a family…read moredinner with my grandmother for my elderly great uncle's birthday. When I arrived the entire lower level was empty. When I found them, they were halfway up a steep 4 flights of stairs despite my uncle requiring a walker and my grandmother a cane-the hostess had apparently told them they must sit upstairs as the lower level was 'reserved'. Not only did they make no gesture to accommodate them in any other way, this is an EXTREME ADA violation, and could have very well been a lawsuit. The manager, Jimmy, sat and watched as both my grandmother and great uncle struggled to take the stairs, no hand of assistance. When I approached him, I was told 'what's the big deal, so you had to take some stairs'. I told him my uncle fell last year and was hospitalized for 6 months, if you see someone in a walker, why would you do this? His response 'I don't know what you want me to do, buy you a drink?'. Not only was their overall service awful and food barely edible, this is one of the most unaccommodating, disrespectful, and genuinely unsafe establishments I've ever been to.

Went to this spot on a Friday night with a family member. The place was lively, lots of people…read morelaughing, enjoying their food and drinks. The weather was great, so you could choose to sit inside or out; we chose indoors. Even though our waitress was busy, she was still attentive and friendly. We had sangria, which was really good, and the $$ Italian dishes we ordered hit the spot. The restaurant itself had a nice vibe, clean, nicely decorated, and had a good energy. The staff were welcoming and the bar area seemed pretty popular. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Italian restaurant in the good old Bronx, there's a bunch to choose from so why not at Misto? YUP I…read moreWAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! Adorable cozy light up front entrance, host/waiter greeted us by the front door and seated us right away. We tried the brussel sprouts (can't remember the name on the menu) aw man it was delicious! It had so much flavor and the perfect amount of crunch without it tasting burnt. We also had the baked clams, sadly that had zero flavor. I even dipped it into the sauce and yeah that didn't help much at all. I've had better. Now the GNOCCHI was interesting since it was in red sauce rather than the typical pesto cheesy sauce. I'm not too sure if it goes well together? I had a few pieces and the texture was great but I felt like I needed that cheesy flavor? Might just be my taste buds searching for something similar. Which btw my portion was half of the dish. Our waiter was nice enough to split the dish into 2 portions. That was def appreciated as many don't do that. Dude.. the creme brûlée?! I could have licked the plate clean! Def not my style but I was tempted! Haha it wasn't crazy sweet which is nice since you don't feel a cavity waiting to happen? It's a must try! Super curious about the other dishes. Highly recommend giving this spot a try! Btw there's a full bar so cheers!

Great drinks and food! Ambience is esthetically appealing. I've been here many times and each time…read morenever fails.

Following my recent review of their Cote de Boeuf, I took home the Roasted Chicken and the Home…read morePork Chop, the latter being new on the menu. I noticed other new items, such as the pork Ossobuco, which sounded better on paper, but Felix, who had taken over from Irma, stated the Pork Chop was better than the Ossobuco and accounts for my to go order. I still wonder about that decision, but the important thing is Home Bx is constantly evolving while the chefs in the kitchen remain constant and consistent. The roasted chicken is really good and verges on comfort food. It comes with a malanga truffle puree, which is a puree of the malanga tuber in the Caribbean and South America, resulting in a consistency of mashed potatoes, but has a nutty flavor that becomes very earthy with the butter, truffle oil and mushroom sauce, sparked with white wine and bits of bacon that has you thinking pancetta. The sauteed spinach accompanying this dish melds perfectly well with this dish. The chicken is the boneless breast and bone-in wing drumette, grilled in their kitchen. The skin is crispy and there is some char from the grill on certain parts, lending even greater favor and texture you will devour. The white meat of the breast absorbs the white wine, balanced with the butter and truffle oil and never has a hint of dryness. I am certain this dish would have been exceptional had I eaten it on premises. It will not have the impact of the Cote de Boeuf, but, at twenty seven bucks, this is probably the sleeper on the menu. Four stars. The Home Pork Chop is a single French cut chop, medium thickness, bone-in resembling a mini Tomahawk style frenched bone. It comes with a Marsala mustard sauce, which I could not determine if it was made with a dry red or white Marsala wine. It was served with an Oriental sweet potato mashed that did not do anything for this dish in my opinion. I would have to revisit this by eating it on premises, but this was the least impressive of the steak and chicken. Please take this review a little lightly, given I ate the chicken and pork chop at home. The pork chop benefits from being grilled as well, but did not have the impact other preparations have at Home Bx. If the Marsala mustard sauce had more bite to it, the Oriental sweet potato would have offered the contrast and juxtaposition for this dish to shine more. You'll enjoy eating the rest of the meat off that frenched pork chop bone. 3.8 stars. They work very hard at Home Bx to deliver on your plate for the benefit of your palate. Home Bx may be the only restaurant I have found that is receiving feedback and acting upon it and without anyone's prompts and Home Bx is independently evolving in their menu, preparation, and presentation. If there's any doubt, try their Lobster Mac and Cheese and get back to me or ask the folks nearby who ordered it.

Pizza was good , I got the salad one. But kinda wished I got pepperoni instead too healthy but the…read moreveggies were fresh. My wife got cheese filled ravioli with sausage crushed. My goodness that's what I'm talking about. De-liciousssssssss Would def come back!

This was my first time here at this restaurant which is off the main strip near Arthur Ave . It was…read morea weekday visit for lunch so we were able to walk in and be seated immediately. Even for a weekday there were a-lot of people there , both seated and at the bar . Our servers were so polite and accommodating. It was a bit dark and it was a little difficult for me to read the menu . The server noticed and immediately brought over a table light ! Thank you that was so considerate ! Delicious bread was brought to the table and we enjoyed an appetizer of eggplant rollatini . Very well made ,stuffed with ricotta and spinach ,with a delicious marinara sauce . We had an amazingly meal I ordered one of the specials, Pork Braciola with pasta . It was outstanding ! So , so delicious and flavorful! It was stuffed with a sausage filling and Pinole nuts ! The meat was cooked perfectly, nice and tender. The menu is extensive and everything sounds so amazing. If you are visiting the area this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out ! We also ordered 2 pies to take home ! Yum !

When you know, you know. I've been coming here for over 30 years, and this place continues to…read moredeliver every single time. The unique blend of Chinese and Spanish influences creates dishes that are consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. What impresses me just as much as the food is the service. Many of the staff have been here for 25+ years, and their dedication, professionalism, and passion for what they do are evident every time I visit. It's no surprise this restaurant has enjoyed such long-standing success. A true neighborhood staple that has stood the test of time. Highly recommended.

The service was very good, the food was unbelievable. I'm definetly going back to try more of the…read moremenu. The ribs will make you want to not share and their even amazing the day after The Lo-mein house special has so much flavor, the sauce is good, the pieces of beef and shrimp in it is my fav because it's packed with juiciness The rice is good it's definetly different from most Chinese cuisines but I'd like it with duck sauce or the sauce from the ribs The sizzling steak is juicy when it first comes out don't let it get cold The shrimp is nice and fresh but it could use alittle something but for the Chinese cuisine to make good food like this im not complaining

This is my second time at this restaurant. The first time was over 10 years ago with my mom and…read morehusband to have dinner and it was amazing. I stopped by today again with my mom after a doctor's appointment and running errands. It was around 230pm and very quiet inside we weren't sure if they were opened. However, service picked up shortly after we came in. My mom and i were given water and bread with olive oil. We ordered the margarita pizza which was cut into eight slices so we had four each. We also ordered two sodas. I love that it's brick oven pizza. Food totaled at $25 and we tipped the guy $8 since he was quick and attentive. Food was great and the restaurant is beautiful. Very clean even the restrooms. Can't wait to come back

Great meal and service. Everything we had, a few salads, calamari, pappardelle, mozzarella made at…read moretable side, spicy rigatoni were all amazing. The table side mozzarella was something I never experienced before and turned out amazing. The ambiance while tight, I still felt comfortable and not too noisy. Will definitely be back.

Celebrated my 65th birthday at Sangria Café. They provided a clean and private spacious area for…read morethe event. The food was great and the service was wonderful. The manager was professional and gracious when it came to making the arrangements. I would recommend this to anyone looking to have an enjoyable evening for any event. I've also been here for lunch and casual dinners and have enjoyed the food and services as well. The DJs are always on point!

The Sangria Cafe is quite a place and has excellent service. I had my mind set on ordering…read morenonfortified red sangria, but discovered they only have brandy or other liquor infused sangria they make in small batches. You cannot order a fresh carafe or pitcher of sangria with the fruit in it here, which is what I was expecting from a place headlining sangria. So your experience of the Sangria Cafe for sangria will come down to whether you like yours fortified. I like my sangria freshly made to order with just the wine and chopped fruit, but you may have a better experience at Sangria Cafe if you prefer fortified sangria. So the Manager, Elios, was superb. He told me he would let me taste the red, white and lychee versions to see which one I preferred. Given they are all fortified to an extent, I chose to order margaritas. I prefer mezcal margaritas, but they did not have mezcal at the time. So I went with the tequila classic. It was good and I had it to go for my evening at a cigar lounge. I also ordered food to go: the French cut pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus and the braised beef short rib with small potatoes and broccoli. Here's a twist: the food was better than the adult beverage at a place emphasizing the latter. At all times, my server, Hector, was superb in his own right. Service is probably the strong suit at Sangria Cafe, followed by the food. The French cut pork chops taste like they have been marinated or at least brined. You will eat these down to the bone and you will pick up those bones to clean them. The garlic mashed potatoes were great too, but the asparagus was a bit overcooked. On balance, this $30 dish was satisfying and would have been better had they included a little gravy on the side for the mashed potatoes. The beef short rib at $38 was even tastier. I appreciate the chef took the time to get a good cut of short rib and trimmed the excess fat down to a leaner cut. The meat is inherently marbled with fat, so the flavor is already going to be as present as the savory tenderness. If you dine at a restaurant where there is excess fat on the beef short rib, know the chef there is not putting in the work to trim all that fat. Coudos to the chefs in the Sangria Cafe kitchen for their trimming work. This is even better than the pork chops and you'll savor every bite. The broccoli was overcooked here, so the chefs could restrain themselves on the cooking time for the veggies. The small potatoes were perfect and what is not to like about marbled beef and potatoes. Here they have a little gravy with cooked onions to add to the savory pleasure. The Sangria Cafe is a great place to come with friends. This place will see lots of action as the weather warms. The atmosphere is upbeat and the music is in full swing. This is a Latino and Afro Latino crowd. The kitchen and service are very good here. Perhaps I'm in the minority preferring nonfortified sangria, but I wish that were an option with the chopped fruit in it. Perhaps the majority prefers the fortified hit, but it would be nice to have it more relaxed with just the wine as summer approaches or at any time of the year. Please keep the mezcal in stock as SOP for the mezcal margs. Thanks to Elios, Hector and the chefs in the kitchen. 3.5 stars.

Rosa Blanca Bar & Grill is such a quaint and beautiful establishment. We arrived on. Sunday after 4…read morePM when brunch had finished. The DJ was finishing his set, he sounded great too. Our drinks were so good. The food was delicious and seasoned so well. We truly felt as if we were in Puerto Rico. Chef's kiss!

Saturday Eats! My BF…read moreand I were looking for a local brunch spot for a Saturday date. I saw a review for Rosa Blanca that mentioned unlimited mimosas so I assumed brunch was offered here. We pull up, walk in and just stand for a bit as there isn't a hostess stand or hostess. The gentleman behind the bar then greats us and states we can't sit anywhere. After sitting for about 5mins my BF asks me if there's a QR code to scan because we still didn't have menus. I ask the same gentleman if there's a brunch menu and he then brings over menus. There isn't a brunch menu nor are bottomless mimosas offered. Even though what we were looking for wasn't available we decided to stay. The gentleman behind the bar was doing everything besides cooking LOL. He took our orders, served the food and made our drinks. A waitress didn't arrive until we were closing out our check. For apps we had beef empanadas and broiled clams. The clams were amazing!!! The sauce was amazing!!! For my meal I had the round steak w/ onions and my BF had the twin porkchops. The porkchops were some of the smallest I've ever seen to the point it didn't look like it was actually two. The porkchops were flavorful but he was still hungry after finishing the plate. I also had a whiskey sour which without a doubt was the BEST whiskey sour I've ever had. The gentleman that waited on us was very nice. With additional staff I think the experience would've been smoother.