I've been here during the day, early evening and during late nights. The best time to get good service is during the day and early evening. When we arrived to get seated, I noticed a sign that says: "2 Hour Limit". I never seen a sign like that at a restaurant. It gave me an uninviting vibe. The sign will give bad business, because Dyckman is mostly latino family oriented. If I bring my 6 cousins and 6 aunts to come eat at this place, we will need more than 2 hours to eat, chat, and enjoy our time. The service DURING THE DAY, is good. Our server was very attentive to us. The food and pina colada are delicious-- we had a chicken parm pizza and a pina colada with rum. read more

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Came here for brunch with my mom and my sister yesterday afternoon. We sat outside as it was nice and hot yesterday. The place itself is beautiful and spacious. They have a dj for brunch that plays cool 80s throwbacks that had me jamming while sipping on my mimosas. The server took a while to take our order. Which is probably my only complaint about this place. The service could've been faster. They took pretty long to refill drinks and it wasn't really crazy busy. But the server was really nice and friendly. I got the bruschetta salad as an app which was delicious. The mozzarella cheese was fresh. Dressing was spot on. As an entree I got the shrimp Alfredo ($9 extra for shrimp). The Alfredo was amazingly tasty and was a huge portion which I ended taking to go. I would love to come back and try their popsicle cocktail. Unfortunately I was too full to get one afterwards lol. Out of all the restaurants on the dyckman strip, il sole is number 1 on how delicious the food is and their presentation is. read more

Il Sole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I walked in and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff and incredible aroma of baking pizza. This is an amazing Italian restaurant and it's a must go to. I recommend their pasta, starting with the scampi, their bar tender/mixologist can make any drink you want. read more

I love their food, I haven't visited for a while now due to COVID. I know this place takes about 45 to 1 hour to serve their food to clients but it's because they prepare it fresh, and honestly speaking, I prefer that anytime rather than having frozen food served in my plate. This place deserves a better rating. read more

could be better, but it has no space to grow.... The service is great and drink prices decent, music is good and bartender knows her stuff, but the place is a whole in the wall. So tight and the tables are next to the bathroom door...Nasty Outdoor seating is decent and goes with the rest of the bars around the area. PS: i didnt get to try their food, just the drinks. read more

HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE (Lice Found) I decided to try this place out today after passing it a few times and right from the start, I could tell it wasn't going to be good. My server (I believe her name was Sandra) looked like she hadn't bathed in quite some time, but I don't judge. After she brought me my food, I noticed a small ant like insect so I called her over like any other paying customer would and she immediately apologized to me and said "I thought I got rid of it all" and then offered to pay for the meal herself. What the hell is this establishment doing letting these kinds of unhygienic people handle food?! I would not recommend anyone ever eating here I'm sorry. read more

My favorite restaurant on the strip The drinks are always delicious especially their Mojitos and flavored sangria. I never get disappointed with my dishes. They have the best wings! ( weird right?) I usually order the chicken Francese or the penne vodka shrimp. The staff is very friendly, if you frequent the place they'll show you extra love In the summertime it gets hectic especially the outdoor seating because there's always a bunch of nobodies that want to be noticed hogging up the tables instead of eating their meal and going on about their day. I wish this place would have a brunch special.. And tiramisu on the dessert menu read more

You will definitely really like Il Sole. This place is great at what it does. Wonderful food, Surf and Turf was excellent without a doubt. This Surf and Turf was done just perfectly. Workers are really pleasant and service is really swift. Great location and we will be back. read more

Does not seem like an Italian restaurant the servers could barely speak English but ok. Pros: The fried calamari and brushetta were delicious and fresh. The penne ala vodka with chicken was tasty and the portions were large. Overall I enjoyed the vibe; a live jazz band was playing. Cons: If you dont mind the smell of Hookah or the smoke being blown to your face while eating (which seems to be the usual for any restaurant past 96st) then this is a nice restaurant. read more

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love the place. Amazing food and drinks and a good lounge atmosphere when they have special events!! deff a most try. pizza's are wonderful! read more

Went here with my two friends on a Sunday night. We just wanted good conversation and drinks, so we only ordered appetizers as opposed to a main course. We ordered fried calamari n some type of scrimp scampi on top of platanos. Both meal choices were tasty. We ordered the white Sangria and it was good, but my friend and I both had headaches at the end of the night...that was strange. The waitress was super cool. Very attentive and pleasant. The one thing that I didn't like about this place was that there was 20% gratuity added to the bill. Now don't get me wrong, she definitely earned her tip, but I just like having the option. Also, there is a live dj. He played a good mixture of music, but it was extremely too loud for a restaurant. I felt like I was in a club. All in all, the experience was pleasant and I would return read more

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I normally don't right review but this was necessary. After leaving the hair salon really wanted a good dirty martini. I decided to go to Il Sol. Always a good experience but not tonight. One of the worst dirty martini's I've ever had. When I asked the bartender how she made it she became very defensive. These are the olives I always use. They brought the olives from the kitchen so I'm guessing they use it to cook. That's why I was tasting oil in my Martini. The bartender proceeded to ask the other patrons very loudly at the bar if these olives tasted weird. No need. Check please! Do better or find another job! read more

Came here with family for a Sunday dinner. This is NOT a family place. The music was so loud that we had to yell at each other. Hookah everywhere, although we specified we wanted a hookah free zone. The service was great and so was the food. But if you're coming here with family this is not your place. read more

Sunny spring day so we sat outside. Of all restaurants on this block this looked like the place to be. Almost every table full but only One server. We got champagne sangria which I enjoyed but my man wasn't please. Chicken saltimbocca and francaise were delicious. I got veggies with my and he ordered spaghetti. Very tasty. I was finished and full however he was not. The portions didn't seem to fill him up. read more

Il Sole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Okay, everybody knows that food on Dyckman isn't the best but Il Sole never lets me down. You want the try Dyckman/Uptown experience without being overwhelmed by the people and prices? Go to Il Sole!!! They service hookah outside and inside but the smell and smoke is not overpowering! They are my go to spot in uptown when I want to turn up and be humble about it! read more

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They do a have good food but for me it's too loud to call as a restaurant, I prefer go there for drinks and hookah Summer there it's pretty cool they have outside sitting Maybe I will be back read more

This restaurant puts out great food and definitely has my support throughout this horrible time we are all going through! I ordered a simple meal of chicken franchise and it was very good but what came with it was a surprise. A nice cheese and meat plate and tomato and mozzarella! They are great and I will continue to order from them! read more

This is the third time I came to this restaurant. In the first time, was in the end of May. The restaurant was only serving take out due to COVID. The penne and Hennessy Frose was delicious. The last two times I came for their outdoor seating. The staff members wear masks at all times, the food was good, but the service isn't great. We asked for several things such as; ketchup, napkins, forks, and never got them. The food is so good,but the service isn't great. read more

Like the other yelper mentioned. This restaurant has a lot of potential. But then again, this area is dedicated to a certain type of crowd who will suffice with whatever they get and pay the money. I live around the block. I prefer to come here during the day when is less crowded I get better service. About 3 weeks ago I came here on a Sunday. The outside tables were all taken and there were about 2 tables taken inside. (If you have been here you know they have a decent spaced place compared to the other restaurants) I was waiting for my other friend to join me and the first thing the waitress tells me after I get seated is "you can only stay for 2 hours" ON AN EMPTY RESTAURANT at 4PM. Come on. I would understand if it was crowded, I get that. But this is just bad service. Some of the staff could use more customer service training. And, of course, I stood longer than 2 hours. After pointing out to her there were barely any people inside! read more

Such an amazing establishment. Its like a classier, more legit, and tastier Beans & Vines ( Beans & Vines lied to me and didn't repay me for a $500 deposit on a party- classless) . The people here are so nice. I am thinking of having a party here with all my friends and family when covid is over. I will be going here instead from now on. read more

Im so sad, this used to be my go to place for lasagna but last night I ordered it go and was so disappointed at the way they're making it now. they must of changed their Chef because who uses cheddar cheese on a lasagna? It was so bad I couldn't even eat it. Please bring the old chef back this one doesn't know what he's doing read more

Horrible experience manager/owner was very rude . Owner was prejudice and it was so sad because the food was good

One of my favorite restaurants in the Dyckman area since it's first day opened. Great food, phenomenal service and incredible ownership. Authentic Italian food in a beautiful Dominican community. read more

The food is the best, we went ther on sunday a take the brunch menu, the mimosa is very good too. I really have a great time here. I went to celebrate my wedding anniversary, our waiter was Luis he really make a good job with us. The have good music and a guy was playing the batery. I don't why rhe have low stars cuz for me tha nigth was just perfect. Oh and I really love the have area for not smoking hooka! read more

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Another great spot on dyckman but it can get very loud in the evening. They have an indoor restaurant which is very nicely decorated and elegant, we sat on the outside patio, party of 2 so seating was available quickly, The servers were very attentive. We had a caprese salad and the arugula prosciutto pizza and sauvignon blanc wine. Will def be back to try more dishes. read more

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Hubby and I was looking for a place to have brunch on Sunday and we stumbled across this place. The vibe was great they had a drummer playing to latest hits which was awesome! The food omg it was not just delicious the price topped it off. We will definitely be back! read more

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Let me begin by saying I'm a native New Yorker from Uptown Manhattan and should know better about the quality of service of MANY of the restaurants there but always go with an open mind. First time at this restaurant to meet up with a few friends(all female) and grab a drink. They were there when I arrived and their choice of a sangria type mojito which was ehhh (I've had better). They had earlier asked for a Hookah because aside from food and drinks this is OFFERED! Unfortunately, the waitress told them they weren't making any at the moment but they would be first on the list when it started. Fifteen minutes sitting with them, they asked for a check because they want to go somewhere else to do hookah...then another 10 minutes passed and OH MY BEJESUS ITS A HOOKAH...going to ANOTHER TABLE. After a moment of confusion, we called the waitress to offer a decent explanation...not so good of a job then it's decided to speak to the chauvinistic and sexist so called manager Joselo (ppl note this down) about this situation. The intention was for a simple apology on the service and possibly mend the situation with a discount, things managers do to make a customer happy. He explains to the party(of Females) that the restaurant is for drinks and food, CONSTANTLY. I think to myself, then why are they passing around hookahs if it isn't part of the deal? Part of a service a customer would pay for? I decide to jump into the discussion (the way we Dominicans do best) and mention its my first time there and I'm extremely disappointed the way he's speaking to the girls (yes,again all female) He replied with "We don't need you as a customer". At this point, I'm ENRAGED a MANAGER of a restaurant would say such a thing to a SOBER CUSTOMER. Ladies, if you want a Ladies Night Out...definitely NOT the PLACE to GO. The management of this restaurant is AWFUL and need to take courses on Customer Service. If yelp offered letter grades...they would get a fat big F read more

I don't tend to eat out much along the "restaurant row" of Dyckman Street west of Broadway and here's why: overpriced food, indifferent service, noisy patrons, and blaring music, while slapping on a veneer of chi-chi decor to be perceived as "upscale". This is the typical nice restaurant in the area. Neighborhood scene-y, Il Sole is all of these qualities and more. It's Italian, but I don't think the chefs have a sense of what makes good Italian food. The quality of ingredients is quite bad (the garlic bread with cheese is pretty much defrosted Texas Toast) and the pastas are much too rich. The sangria is good, but you have to have good sangria to be competitive around here. Most times when I've come here I've had to wait for several minutes just to get someone's attention to put my name down for a seat. This includes during the day when no one is there. Do want my business or would you rather chat with your friend the bartender? Il Sole, I see your appeal. You can be fun. You have lovely sidewalk seating right across from the community garden. The drinks are good. But why so expensive? Why do you simply not give a crap about your patrons? Always, always, I practically have to grab the waitress to get her attention. In a word: feh. read more

I had been to Il Sole before, and remembered having a not-groundbreaking, but enjoyable meal. This time however, it was the worst meal I have had in years. Nothing was good. Bread - dry. Calamari - rubbery. Sauce for Calamari - canned tomato sauce. I had remembered that I liked the penne ala vodka - nope. Wine - almost off. As two hungry people that usually love food and are quite good at finding the positives we both wanted to just stop eating and start over somewhere else! I felt like I was in a "Bloopers and Practical Jokes" moment (showing my age) and that at any moment someone would come out of the kitchen saying "Ah, We were just kidding, we know that isn't Italian food! THIS is Italian food!" and they would bring us something that actually looked like a meal an Italian (or anyone else) would eat. Yes, it was so tasteless and un-enjoyable that even though this spot was one of my first food experiences when I moved in a few years ago, and I liked it enough to go back more than once .... I am giving this as many thumbs down as I can! Shape up or ship out Il Sole. Dyckman St. Property is valuable. THAT is NOT Italian food, or food in any language, it is flavorless tomato sauce covered pasta. read more

I think this place ran its course. It was exciting when it first opened years ago b/c there weren't many other places to choose from aside from MamaJuana's and all the other Dominican joints in the area but something about iL Sole is wack to me these days. I haven't been there in over a year but from what I remember, they don't deliver and nothing on the menu stands out to me. I think the best thing they had going for them for a while was Fabolous' ex girlfriend working there as a bartender. He's been spotted there a few times too but other than that... sub par fare and mediocre service is all I remember. Haven't given up completely on iL Sole. Warmer temperature, outdoor seating and crowds make the place more appealing to the brain... Hopefully a new cook and better service comes along with that too. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Great pasta and great pizza and even better drinks! The staff is amazing and very kind. Good ambiance overall it can get a little loud in the evening but it is expected around that area. Overall great place to eat and the staff is excellent. Mucha gracias Ivvette! read more

I think they can do better with indoor seating arrangements. I know it's small and the space is tight, but they place table's in awkward locations (such as to close to the bar/or right by the entrance). The food here is great, I can't complain. If your looking for authentic Italian food, you don't come to a Dominican neighborhood for it, If that's your mind set you will be disappointed. The chicken parmigiana is finger licking good, and my friend raved about the tilapia. Be sure to try their champagne sangria! -in the summer they offer out door seating. read more

The food is amazing The Staff are educated and actually care about customer service Tuesday Nights are really fun! The drinks are very good. read more

On a Monday afternoon, my hubby and I were looking for a quick place to celebrate both our birthdays. The whole weekend had been a bust so we weren't expecting much. We ended up coming here and I must say it was definitely worth it. Our waiter Mikey was absolutely amazing throughout our whole time here. He went above and beyond his job and was super attentive. He totally redeemed our weekend let down and made us feel welcomed and celebrated. I would totally recommend this pace. Btw, the food and drinks were fabulous too! read more

I forgot that one of my first visits to this place was a nightmare because our waitress decided to take a 20 minute break AFTER we asked for the check and before she brought it to us! But I continued to go and order delivery, and my previous review stands, except that delivery has become a drag. My last order was simple, just two entrees and garlic bread. I'd had a long conversation with the guy taking the order asking him what he recommended. I placed the order, he repeated it, and then he left one entree out completely! When I got my delivery sans 2 entrees I called and he couldn't even remember our long conversation. It had only been like 30 minutes! He apparently one put 1 entree on the order. It wasn't worth waiting for them to fix the mistake. *sigh* another one bites the dust. read more

The service and food are both impeccable. They have an amazing Sunday brunch and they continuously refill your drinks even after brunch ends. They also have a live DJ. read more

I really enjoy this restaurant, but I live in the neighborhood so it's a short walk for me. I'm not sure I would travel to Inwood specifically to eat here, but the neighborhood has plenty to offer and if you're around, this is where you should go. I have to agree with the others who have said the portions are massive - I have actually turned 1 serving into 3 meals. I've tried a few different pasta and chicken dishes and have enjoyed them all, although they can be a bit salty. I'm a big fan of salt, so that's a plus for me. I agree that mixed drinks and sangria may not be the best way to go, bit I've had a an excellent bottle of wine and would recommend going that route if you'd like a drink with the meal. The brunch portions weren't as large, but it's a decent meal. I'd say the menu is pretty typical - eggs, fench toast, etc. Service isn't really a make it or break it deal for me, I care much more about how the food tasts. I've never had any complaints here though. read more

Well! The food is good, drinks are amazing, services make you feel like special, the staff are very friendly but the only thing is that they hae to change the Dj omg he is THE WORSE DJ seriously, awkward music, loud ass hell... read more

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I am completely disgusted! Never have I encountered such horrible "Italian" food. The menu is uninspiring,poorly done and the restaurant must be managed by an idiot. I had the surf and turf, ugh nothing had flavor. I had to ask my server for some garlic in olive oil. I asked for my steak med. I got well done! My husband had the shrimp parmigiana... How can you eff that up??? The breading was thick and felt like they baked the shrimp a week ago then popped them in the microwave. The sauce was tinny and I strongly believe it was chef boyardee! Only good things were the service and bottle of champagne and 2 more drinks we finished. If a bunch of Dominicans (I'm Dominican myself) are going to open up an italian restaurant then do it right. I would've much rather enjoyed a Platano lasagna or espaghetti guisado! You're not authentic freakin Sicilians so take a hint from MamaSushi. read more

Came here after an evening performance of Dracula in Inwood Park. (I could have gotten the name of the park wrong...this part of town is definitely NOT my expertise). In any case, we just wanted a bit of food and a drink. I had their sangria, which I would give a 5.5/10. Just OK, felt a little weak. For food, I got the pesto linguini. I was pleasantly surprised, actually! And it is HUGE, it comes out in a big bowl so make room in your fridge if you get this guy. Generally it was good and I would suspect one of the hipper joints in the area, considering it's Inwood and all. But the neighborhood has grown up a lot since I was last there a couple of years ago...thinking places like this are making it happen... read more