After years of being a Little Monster, I finally made it to Joanne Trattoria--and it was such a special experience. From the moment I walked in, they were playing Gaga's music, which instantly set the vibe and got me excited. The restaurant wasn't too busy, which gave me time to really take everything in--the photos, memorabilia, artwork, and all the little details that reflect Gaga's family history. It felt personal and unique. For drinks, we ordered the Lavender Blonde and the Garden of Eden. The Garden of Eden was definitely on the stronger side, while the Lavender Blonde was lighter and refreshing--both were absolutely delicious. We started with the Joanne Meatballs, which came in a rich red sauce and were incredibly flavorful. For our main, we had the Margherita pizza--super fluffy, fresh, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. What really impressed me was how fast everything came out. Drinks, appetizers, and our main course all arrived in less than 15 minutes, which was amazing. Our server, Caleigh, was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and always smiling. Her service made the experience even better. Overall, it was such a pleasure visiting Joanne Trattoria. Great food, great atmosphere, and a must-visit for any Gaga fan. read more

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They need to be out of the game. We had a 6 p.m. reservation at Joanne Trattoria near Lincoln Center and the night went downhill almost immediately. We started with drinks at the bar. While looking for the cherry in his Old Fashioned (which wasn't there), my brother-in-law found a baby cockroach floating in the drink. We quietly showed it to the bartender who had made it. The response was simply, "Oh no, I'll remake that." No apology. No concern. Just a replacement drink. Trying to move past that, we briefly tried the cabaret seating area ($5 cover per person). The speakers were positioned directly at head level and extremely loud, so we moved back to the bar before the show even started. From what we could hear, the "cabaret" ended up being about three karaoke songs. Next, we ordered truffle fries ($30) and calamari ($20). They took 45 minutes to arrive. The fries were average. The calamari was mostly batter with maybe four thin pieces of squid. All four of us ordered chicken entrées. None of them came with pasta, which we were told had to be ordered separately as a side. The one side of pasta we ordered didn't arrive until after we had finished eating, despite asking about it twice. When the bill came, the Old Fashioned with the cockroach was still on it. Total for four people: $325 before tip. We still left $50 because that's what you do when people are serving you. For that price, the food tasted like basic, bulk-supplier Italian restaurant fare you could find at almost any neighborhood pizza place. My husband used to work in restaurants, and he rarely complains, but this was too much to ignore. When he asked to speak with a manager, the only response he received was a repeated "I understand." There was no apology and no attempt to address the situation. We didn't realize until we were leaving that the restaurant has a connection to Lady Gaga. Judging by the prices and memorabilia everywhere, it seems like the place is relying heavily on that association. Unfortunately, the food, service, and overall experience simply didn't match the price. read more

Joanne Trattoria - 4 pcs thinly slice calamari - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cozy Italian restaurant with a fun vibe, sometimes with live music or cabaret. I like the bruschetta, lemon artichoke chicken, meat lasagna, and chocolate sundae. The gluten free pasta is made with quinoa and brown rice - very good! read more

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We made our reservation on Open Table. Got the time slot we wanted, but had to pay $5 each for the cabaret show. We requested seating at the bar (because we love bar seating) and they gave us the perfect high top table in the bar area. We enjoyed two glasses of Chardonnay at Happy Hour pricing. When we arrived, the bar was indeed crowded for Happy Hour. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his grilled chicken penne alla vodka. I had really tender chicken marsala. The cabaret singer sang in the back of the restaurant to our delight, since we are not a fan of this type of dinner entertainment, and were glad she didn't perform very long. Bartender Shiloh, our server, was fantastic and super attentive. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant and purchased some Lady Gaga items for my stepdaughter. (Cookbook, Mayhem tee shirt, and a bottle of her rosé wine). Next time we are in NY, we will definitely come back for dinner again. The Happy Hour drink prices were great! read more

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The best things at Joanne's really is the Chicken Milanese, Thinly pounded chicken breast, panko and parmesan cheese. Another favorite of the pastas, this is spicy and garlicky and will lay down a nice base for the gallon or so of wine you drink. The sides are a meal unto itself, the spaghetti In small portion is tangy, salty , spicy and a tad bit sweet. The mash potatoes are a must add on to any meal. This might be the best Parmesan in town. No matter what else you are ordering, get an order and split it. Portions are heart. The ambiance is exciting, the most gracious family welcoming you into their restaurant. read more

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We checked out Joanne this Sunday afternoon. We didn't know before arriving but there was a drag brunch in progress. We were welcomed in even though we didn't have a reservation, and we had a great time! The food was great - nothing pretentious and great homemade feeling recipes. We had the ricotta focaccia with honey and pears (already craving this!); spaghetti and meatballs; the vodka sauce gnocchi; and the tiramisu (wow!). Everything tasted fantastic! The staff was so friendly and attentive. They really seem to enjoy being there! The decor is homey and cozy. We will definitely return when we're back in nyc! read more

Joanne Trattoria - Joanne's Spaghetti and Meatball - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow. It was a dream to come here. We made a reservation for Monday night. It was a rather slow evening but that was perfect for me as I could walk around and look at all the Gaga items! It's a cute little Italian restaurant with all the common items. There are lady Gaga themed drinks. Even though the business is not owned by Gaga (her family owns it) and she wants it to not be all about her I love the tributes to her you see throughout. read more

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TL:DR: Got pre-fixe: Chose the spaghetti and chicken parm. Go with the chicken parm! Also got the tiramisu- my friend liked it but I thought it was a bit runny. Loved how it's ran by lady Gaga's family Service: amazing Ambiance: cute intimate, on wed and Fri they have shows apparently! read more

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It's a cute place! Small and cozy. Lots of fan decor and a bright neon Joanne sign. They have a outdoor area but was closed off. Apparently they have different events during the week, definitely recommend checking it out. I had the eggplant parm sandwich with fries and I wish I'd ordered a second one to go. They used the foccacia bread and the fries were crispy. It was just perfect for me and hit the spot My family and I shared the fried Calamari, flavor was there, just needed it to be more crispy and less oily. The chicken parm looked amazing, definitely huge portions which can be taken home for a second meal. Restaurant was accommodating with food allergies and everyone was very friendly! read more

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This little Gaga monster approves. It was top notch amazing especially the bartenders service. read more

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I'm from Philly but this is my go to restaurant when I'm in NYC!! The Italian food is perfect, the service is friendly, and the Gaga ambiance is the cherry on top. I bring everyone I know to this restaurant. read more

Joanne Trattoria - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Nice, intimate and family-owned pace. The food was delicious, the staff was nice and eager to please. Would definitely eat here again.

We were in town over the Memorial Day weekend and made reservations for the Sunday Drag Bingo spaghetti dinner through the OpenTable app. I had numerous forms of communication via the app/emails that confirmed our reservations for Drag Bingo. We were disappointed to find out when we arrived that it was canceled. We enjoyed our spot on the enclosed patio and our cocktails were delicious. Our service was great. The spaghetti & meatballs weren't what I expected. The meatballs were bland and the sauce was watery. We had to ask for bread. Our disappointing meal turned out okay because we didn't spend as much time on dinner as we had anticipated. This allowed us to enjoy more of NYC that evening. read more

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I came here on a Saturday evening after a party with the good friend to catch up with a good dinner and drinks. Pl. is packed and I like the high energy vibe. We were lucky that there was a cancellation and we were able to get a table in the back. as a vegetarian, I was pleasantly of the food and I had eggplant Parmesan with linguine, broccoli and the garlic Parmesan bread, which was delicious. We also shared the bread pudding. I don't know why this place gets low reviews. I actually think it was great and there was music in the back. I came years ago where we ate in the open, but this time we ate Inside because we wanted to hear the music is good with friends and large groups. read more

Joanne Trattoria - Big Joes Eggplant Parm - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Of course we gave this 5 stars. The service was spot on. They didn't care we were taking a million photos or asked for clean placemats or more pins. The drinks were strong and the same price as everywhere else. Calamari done right not some frozen product. Desserts spot on. Staff answered our questions and didn't kick us out. No siting of Lady Gaga (of course) but a bucket list item for fans. read more

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The first time I had the chicken parm delivered was the best. The cutlets were obviously pounded so they were totally tender and it was served with spaghetti. It was delicious so I tried it again. The second time I received a huge cutlet also pounded and very good but no spaghetti. Last night I think they forgot to pound the huge cutlet and they forgot the sauce on the cutlet. It was a big chunk of dry chicken with cheese. The spaghetti was good. After reading the reviews for those who dine at the restaurant I see these inconsistencies exist there too. It's really too bad no one is reading these reviews because when this dish is good it's really delicious but consistency is so important! read more

Everything! It's a wonderfully chic and cozy place with live entertainment occasionally and /or scheduled. You just never know and that's awesome! Location is perfect for mid-uptown events. The espresso martinis are simply delicious, you have to control yourself from ordering 5! Had the meatball appetizer and the Parmesan fries; perfect for two. Ceasar, our waiter and bartender was down to earth, engaging and attentive. Tiramisu, delish! This was my third time and definitely not my last. Highly recommend. read more

Joanne Trattoria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Had an awesome time stopping into Lady GAGA's restaurant on a Sunday! We came in at 1:45 with a reservation and it was empty so we had our pick of tables and ate on the patio with an overhang to keep everyone dry after the rain the night before. The menus were iPads which was fun but we had a little trouble looking at the menu options when they glitched. But service was prompt (including in bringing us fresh bread after we realized our bread for the table was stale) and considerate and all the food was absolutely delicious! I got the Lemon chicken and artichoke and it was mouth wateringly good! I didn't wanna stop eating also ordered a spring rosé mocktail and appreciated how many non-alcoholic drink options they had! Prices are a little steep compared to a typical Italian joint, but the quality of the food is excellent and the cost is par for the course in NYC. Would definitely go back for Drag Me to Joanne's, their drag event!!!! read more

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Service was on spot! Food was exceptional and ambience was comforting. We went there to fill my son up with carbs after the NY Marathon. Thanks for a great dinner! read more

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Great atmosphere but food was just okay. The gelato had bits of ice in it. It tasted like it got frozen. Not the best

The "outdoor" seating that can be reserved on open table is a completely walled and glassed in "patio" with no outdoor air flow. It is indoors with skylights. read more

If you are thinking of going to Joanne Tratorria for dinner, don't! Seriously, save your time, your money, and your appetite. The food was nothing short of a culinary misfire. I ordered the pasta with clam sauce, and I can confidently say the pasta was less "al dente" and more "straight out of the box after a two-minute soak." The accompanying sauce was truly a mystery--we kept passing it around trying to identify the flavor profile. Was it a failed attempt at a traditional Italian sauce? A distant cousin of cheap lo mein? Or did we accidentally ingest a hint of propane? The world may never know, but my stomach definitely registered a complaint. My friend had chicken which was so rubbery we had trouble cutting through it with the knife. While the kitchen was failing, the front of the house wasn't far behind. There were enough waiters milling about to staff three different restaurants, yet the service was agonizingly slow and profoundly unprofessional. They weren't rude, just seemed to be operating on a level best described as "enthusiastic amateurs." And then there's the ambiance. Look, I'm a huge Lady Gaga fan--I can belt out "Bad Romance" with the best of them--but I don't want to eat my disappointing dinner in what feels like a Planet Hollywood gift shop crossed with a livingroom shrine. Every wall is plastered with her photos, and the music was absolutely blasting her hits. I love a good singalong, but not while chewing pasta that tastes faintly of flammable gas. Couldn't they at least throw on the Tony Bennett album for some mellow dinner vibes? Nope, it was high-decibel pop MAYHEM. If you're only going because you're a devoted Little Monster, here's your strategy: Go to the bar, order a drink, snap a few selfies with your gals, and then have dinner elsewhere. You've paid your respects, now go find a meal that won't make you feel like you just survived an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. read more

I really wanted to like this place more than the three stars I am giving it. The food was overall good, but not great. The Joanne's Meatballs - Germanotta Family Recipe, to start, were very good, but I wondered if they might have been slightly undercooked. The Fried Calamari, Deep-fried crunchy exterior and tender on the inside. Panko, Salt, Pepper, Slices of Hot Red Pappers - though good I thought it would have more kick to it. I did enjoy the Joanne's Grilled Salmon - Grilled to your temperature and served w/ Lemon and vegetables market, but I would rather have it on the chef's recommendation rather than the push to grill it to your temperature. Service was mixed. For a simple order of Captain Lawrence Orbital Tilt IPA I instead got the Clearwater Kölsch. The can was already opened, so I didn't turn it back as that was a good second choice. The thing is, the "I need to check on that," comment from the server was odd for me as when I went out from the dining area you pass the fridge with all the beverages in it. In other words, it really wasn't complicated and there was no one else involved. The table busser looked like they wanted to be anywhere but here. Which was kind of interesting. Beyond that, you do feel the vibe that you would think should be here - Gaga. That could be good or bad depending on your expectations. For me, I was glad to experience it as I had it bookmarked for so very long. I wish the food and service was better, however, to bring me back. read more

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My friend begged me to go to this one with her by saying, "Lady Gaga's restaurant is my new favorite restaurant and I want to go there." How could I say no? I can see why it's her favorite now. The layout is small, but the ambience is charming with its live music and colorful décor. My friend and I were both stunned by how flavorful our meals were, including the bread appetizer with olive oil. My gnocchi pasta with marinara sauce was amazing and perfectly filling. I don't think I've ever tasted such savory marinara sauce! And dessert? Equally incredible. My chocolate mousse cake even caught the eye of my 9-year-old friend at a neighboring table. He and his dad couldn't help but ask if it was as tasty as it looked and worth ordering. Of course I said yes! Joanne Trattoria is definitely one of my new favorites, and I know for sure I'll be coming back. My friend will be sure of that! read more

Joanne Trattoria - Bread appetizer with olive oil - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Our niece recommended Joann Trattoria after a recent visit. We gave it a try on Drag Trivia Night to boot (Chase Runaway did a great job!). Sherry and I shared a fried prosciutto and mozzarella ball. They were really delicious served with their marinara. Sherry had homemade gnocchi with the same marinara and melted cheese. I had baked eggplant parm and pasta. Both dishes were quite tasty. The eggplant was thick and fried perfectly; and covered in sauce and mozzarella. Sherry's gnocchi was baked with sauce and cheese as well. The dishes were hot and generously sized. I had a Aprerol Spritz to start which was tasty. Only thing is, even for New York City, was a bit overpriced, to us. Yet give it a shot for yourself. read more

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Came here with two fellow mother monsters around 5:30 on a Thursday for the $20 prix fixe deal, and we were seated in the garden, which had a lovely atmosphere and adorable decorations. We loved the Gaga paraphernalia featured throughout the restaurant. First of all, the deal is crazy good for NYC! It included a beverage, salad, entree, and you can add an appetizer and cannoli for an extra $10, which we all opted to do. I started with a glass of house white, which was light and tasty. We also had a bread basket, which was nothing special. I enjoyed my Caesar salad, and my friends and I split the meatballs and arancini appetizers. I definitely enjoyed the arancini more! They were crispy on the outside and gooey/cheesy on the inside, yum. I got the eggplant Parmesan for my main, and while the eggplant was very good and well fried, the accompanying spaghetti was very very average. While I think there's definitely an upper limit to how good spaghetti and marinara can get, this spaghetti was decidedly mid. It had a stranger aftertaste as well. Dessert picked up again with a delicious cannoli! Tbh, I wasn't expecting that much from Joanne food wise, given the other reviews and the price, but I left full and happy and glad I went. There is a lot of amazing Italian food in NYC. Joanne may not necessarily be amazing, but it's a steal for the price and has Lady Gaga's claim to fame. We had a lovely chat with our waitress as well about Lady Gaga visiting the restaurant and occasionally cooking for guests. When I think of a homey family restaurant, I think of a place like Joanne. read more

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Came here for lunch pre matinee at Lincoln center. Excellent prix fix lunch for $20. Can't beat this anywhere for the excellent quality. Glass of wine Salad Entree. For $10 more you get an appetizer (choice of 2 things plus desert. I had the meatballs which were really good with a very light red sauce. Btw table bread was very good- esp to dip in the meatball sauce. My entree was meat lasagna. Small portion but sufficient. Had a vodka sauce. Good coffee Desert - cannoli (no choice) but it was incredible. Clean restrooms. Great service. read more

Joanne Trattoria - Meat Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Disappointing- valentine visit with a group. On a recommendation expected a good experience but didn't dish out. Joanne would likely have been disappointed. Staff was great, based on a variety of items the food mediocre generally lacking flavor and somehow the grilled shrimp on the salad wasn't grilled (?)... on a high note, the Saturday singer was terrific... maybe it was an off night. read more

Not a great experience. Positives - love the variety of entertainment. Open mic host has a great personality and vibe. Manager was kind and did her best to right the wrongs we experienced. Negatives - Food is terrible and over priced!!! Nonna did not lend them her recipes as they claim. There is inexperience in the kitchen and limited knowledge of proper Italian cuisine. Tempura brussel sprout batter and dip was tasty. The sprouts inside were over boiled mush. Eggplant meatballs tasted like mucus somehow. There were also many undercooked and chewy pieces of eggplant within. The meatballs came without sauce! Spaghetti with red sauce was sour and under seasoned. Not enough sauce to put on the meatballs. Gnocchi with vodka sauce special was made almost entirely of cheese. The salt and heft were almost too overpowering. Olive oil had no taste. Bread was cheap quality and cold. Bill was wrong twice. Very limited service. Appetizer came after the main and the waitress gave me attitude when I questioned where the app was. I'd go back for entertainment and a glass of wine only. read more

We stumbled upon this place without having a reservation and my group of 17 ppl were quickly accommodated at this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. Amir went above and beyond taking care of our huge group. The food portions were generous and delicious. This place is a gem and I will definitely be returning. Interesting fact, this place is owned by Lady Gaga's parents. read more

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Went with some friends this past Tuesday. Fine food, reasonable prices (with an exceptional prix-fix lunch special), attentive service, nice ambience. Added bonus: on Tuesdays (for now), singer Abbey Hutchins does right by jazz standards. read more

Went on a recent Tuesday. Excellent food, attentive service, nice ambience. Reasonable prices for entrees, but there is an exceptional lunch prix-fix that goes till 6:00. Joanne also features live entertainment, and on Tuesdays, singer Abbey Hutchins lights up the room with jazz standards. read more

Twenty five years in the city and this was probably the worst meal we have ever had in NYC. Service and drinks were FINE but, honestly, we would have been better off going to an Olive Garden. read more

Joanne Trattoria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

First night in NYC and we chose to have dinner at Joanne's. It is a wonderful "neighborhood" type of restaurant. Quite cozy (i.e., you'll get to know your table mates) and casual atmosphere. The service as good, but the truly standout was the food. We started with Joanne's meatballs which were very tasty and large enough for two people to share. I ordered "Mom's Chicken" for my entree. It was very good and, while it was just the chicken, it caused me to eat the entire (and it was large) serving, without being overstuffed. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

We went for lunch and enjoyed bruschetta and margherita pizza. We loved the atmosphere, it is a very traditional and quaint Italian restaurant with neat Lady Gaga memorabilia on the walls. Best bruschetta I've had! read more

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We love Lady Gaga. We love Italian food. However, this place is an insult to both. Surely one of the worst dinners out in NYC in a long time.. Bad food, awkward service and high prices. What a bummer. read more

Lady Gaga's parents' restaurant. That is the only reason to come. That is the only reason why we came. And the little touches of Gaga are nice. But the food? Not worth it. Overpriced and off the mark. We ordered the pappardelle ribbon pasta and it was stiff, as if sitting for a while. My gut instinct told me to stay away from the lemon artichoke chicken, but my curiosity got the best of me. It sure was sour! If you like salt and vinegar chips, you might like this. The best dish at the table was a basic chicken Ceasar salad. Very straightforward and hard to mess up. Still, the chicken was so dry! And it's not like the place was busy. We came in at 11:30 on a Thursday and were easily the only table for an hour. The kitchen only had to tend to our dishes! 'A-Yo', Lady Gaga, this place is like a 'Bad Romance.' I hope the food wasn't 'Born This Way' and I don't want to 'Always Remember Us This Way.' I'm not 'Shallow' but this restaurant had a 'Million Reasons' to 'Rain on Me.' I'm still glad I experienced it because tomorrow is 'Just Another Day.' read more

Joanne Trattoria - Pretty sour lemon artichoke chicken. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was quiet and no much of a vibe. The food was very 1990's Italian. My main dish was eggplant parm maybe in an old school American style. I prefer Italian food. It wasn't too exciting for food. It's very Tuesday night Italian, this was a friends choice who was from Boston, so I think for her it was great. As I was from San Francisco I prefer Italian food made in an Italian people. I guess I am spoiled going to Italy too much. Also the servers were kind of impolite to my friend. read more

Tried to eat here on our last night in NY. Entered at 8:20pm. No hello from lady working but was told the kitchen was closed and she quickly turned her back to us. Business hours posted are till 10pm. read more

Service was great but the food was mid would go back and try another slice or maybe some knots