I came here with 2 girlfriends to celebrate my engagement. The staff was super kind and gave us…read moreextra time to think about our order (since were too very busy updating each other on the proposal). We shared a pizza and salad and had a few drinks. I loved the lemon drop. At the end of the meal when the waitress found out i got engaged she brought us a pistachio cake, which was very sweet. I would love to come back as the hospitality at this place was incredible.

A hidden treasure under The Highline. Just like a little…read morebit of Rome. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent food and drinks.

Everything about this restaurant is perfection. Stefano is the best waiter I've had in NYC and…read moreeverything he recommended was brillant.

Disclaimer: went here purely for the bar, which was nicely chill with an excellent bartender who is…read moreclearly used to business people coming here for dinner, but didn't mind us stopping by for a drink and eventually a snack. Vibe is pretty much exactly what you'd expect from a nicer but still reasonably priced Italian place in Manhattan, and the food, while solid, was not particularly memorable. Again the disclaimer, we were here for drinks and not the food, so not a complete evaluation of the experience here.

Pleasantly surprised, considering this is now a rather touristy spot…read more Food was good, but the pasta wasn't mind blowing (it was just... heavy). Staff was courteous and friendly, and the salad was my favorite dish.

Opted for something different this time and as always Eataly did not disappoint. Bold beautiful…read moreflavors and super delicious food, handcrafted cocktails and great service. Loved the squid ink pasta.

An elegant spot with an intimate setting, Pastai provides a warm and welcoming service. The…read morerestaurant specializes in traditional Southern Italian cuisine, with their signature handcrafted pasta dishes. Try the Reginette al ragu. This dish features a rich, slow-cooked short rib ragu paired with long, wavy pasta. It is a comforting and hearty meal. The bruschetta is also quite great. The grilled bread is topped with housemade ricotta cheese, crunchy pistachios, and drizzled with spicy honey. This appetizer is deliciously savory and sweet. Despite all the wonderful things about this spot, the prices are somewhat steep for what you receive. Portion sizes are modest and not enough to be satisfying.

Came here on the recommendation from a friend. They have a good drink happy hour. There is ample…read moreseating at the bar. The service was very good but the food unfortunately not so much. They serve bread before the meal which is always welcome. We ordered the octopus and eggplant to split both were fine. The octopus was tender but lacked flavor. The eggplant was baked well but was bland. We ordered a pistachio shrimp dish. The pasta (which is made in house) and sauce was very good. The shrimp unfortunately were boiled and slightly raw. Unfortunately not a restaurant I see myself returning to.

La Piazza is located inside Eataly, around the cheese area. Stopped in around 8pm on a Thursday…read morewhen it was snowing outside so it was pretty quiet in there. Other times, I've seen this place totally packed. I dined solo and had cacio e pepe and a glass of wine. They allowed me to taste the wine before committing to it. The Cacio e Pepe was very good. The wine was good and had been recommended by my server. They have other items on the menu I'd come back to try, like a cheese board and some other appetizers. Service was generally attentive but when it's slow, the server does not stick around the area so was a bit hard at times to track them down. The wines range in price from $15/glass to $30/glass. They have a decent variety and even some Orange wines. No dessert on the menu but that's what the gelato or pastry counters are for. Decent meal to have solo or with a partner. Don't recommend this place for bigger groups as seating is kind of limited.

The food is amazing but the service was amazingly indifferent…read more I usually end up at Eataly at some point when traveling to NY - there's plenty of options for both dine in and takeaway so there's really something for everyone. La Piazza is a fine choice. Great selection of Italian dishes (fresh made pastas, raw bar, small plates and a great cocktail menu). I ordered the tagliatelle alla bolognese and it was delicious - hearty dish, served hot but at $29 the portion was rather small. I had the Palom-ish mocktail and it too was delicious. The only thing less than stellar was the service - indifference describes it. We sat at a bar - no greeting, no water offered and didn't engage with us until we asked him to take our order.

There are several La Pecoras scattered around the city, and as someone who frequents the location…read morefrom the Upper East Side, I can tell you that this restaurant stays consistent. Indeed, the Flatiron location is just as delicious as the one from my neighborhood. I came with a group on a Sunday evening. Reservations were easy to snag. I ordered the tagliatelle bolognese, with stewed meat so wonderfully tender and pasta so freshly chewy. I also stole bites out of my sister's garganelli, which had that strong garlic flavor and freshness from the clear sauce. At that moment, I enjoyed hers more than mine. Everyone else from the group enjoyed their dish. One of us ordered the pumpkin ravioli, which she ate quickly and happily. Then for dessert we ordered the tiramisu for the table, and everyone couldn't help but marvel at how delicious it was: creamy mascarpone, lady fingers soft and fully soaked in espresso that wasn't too strong. This location offers an option to easily split the bill through a QR code, where you simply click the item you ordered to pay for it. I loved this capability. It makes dining as a large group easy and equitable. If I ever had to dine with a larger group again, I'll take them here.

We came here on a saturday evening at 8:30 AM and were able to get a hightop table for 2 without a…read morewait. My favorite dish was the garganelli. The creamy mushroom sauce was very flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to a good consistency. Pork chop was very tender and juicy, and it came loaded with toppings and a nice sweet and sour sauce. Brussel sprouts had good flavor too, but were a little too drenched in oil and not as crispy as I would have liked. Overall, solid food with good ambiance, but a little bit pricey for what we got.

Total hole in the wall gem!! Absolutely loved the warm ambiance of this place ! The Mediterranean…read moreMule I had was one of the best "adult beverages" I've ever had! Get one....or 2! The Diavola pizza was delicious! Very thin but crispy crust! Great hidden gem!

Very good and authentic Italian spot in little Italy. I picked this spot for a date night because…read morethey had outdoor seating but ended up being surprised by how good the food and drinks were! Since we were sitting outside and the restaurant was packed, our server wasn't able to check in on us as much, but this is not stopping me for giving them 5 stars.

I came here for a Dinner in the dark experience and omg it was awesome! The food and atmosphere was…read moregreat. The only thing I could see improvement would be the amount of time served in between courses. It felt like it was a little too long of a waiting time. But I would do a blindfold dinner again. Everything was on point!

The prices are higher and the vibes are finer than your typical greasy spoon, but this IS Manhattan…read moreafter all...Everything gets bougiefied because that seems to be the only way Manhattanites can eat food. (*Eye roll*) Come in with those expectations, and you'll be on the path to enjoyment. Our group of four started with a plate of Curly Disco Fries. They were delish, esp with the bougie upgrades of fontina cream and chicken gravy. My only quibble was there wasn't enough gravy. Sigh. As far as entrees went, we were all happy with our orders. The Diner Plate came with all the breakfast classics cooked well. Both Eggs Benedict (one with smoked salmon, the other with avocado) were scrumptious--namely because of the substitution of latkes for classic English muffins. Whoever thought of this was GENIUS, and I hereby declare that all eggs benny should be served over latkes. Someone please notify the Jewish chef community #pleaseandthankyou. Honestly, the weakest dish was my own, the Pastrami Hash. While the pastrami was perfectly seared, there was too much vinegar added to the hash, making it painfully tart (and I love vinegar!). Wouldn't get this again. We finished with a slice of classic carrot cake, which was moister and richer than it had any right to be. Overall, a good spot for a somewhat affordable, casual lunch in a neighborhood that skews heavily toward mid, overpriced restaurants. The fact that they don't seem to care how long you linger is also nice, but that seems to be general chill vibe of this Arlo hotel.