I keep coming back because the food and service is always that good. They always have the freshest ingredients prepared with love. Good size portions perfectly prepared . We split the appetizer of fresh barata mozzarella w/ basil and prosciutto then I enjoyed homemade pasta with eggplant and cheese , friend had risotto w/fresh asparagus , another gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe and finally black ink pasta with fresh clams. All fabulous! It is located in theatre district but, Unlike many other restaurants in the area it is spacious with tables not crowded on top of each other. Decor is classic and light filled due to skylight with outdoor tables in nice weather. They will rush if you have curtain call to make or allow you to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal. We shared a reasonably priced bottle of very drinkable Pinot Grigio and shared profiteroles to end the meal. read more

Mediocre says it all. Not that nice inside - read about the architectural design and how it was made to look. Like an Italian farm house - no looks like someone boxed in the duct work with some pine and put some stone arches in. Food isn't strictly pugliese either . Food was just ok- everything was under seasoned, portions were very big, wine was excellent . Staff was average nyc not really friendly, not really happy or excited to be there. Typical nyc waiters. Food was presented nicely. Nice bread basket but rosemary focaccia? I was expecting focaccia barese ! !!!!!! What really ticked me off was when I walked out the maitre d' looked at me like I took his parking spot . No thank you, good evening or even "how was everything" What's very expensive also., but the portions are really big. Overall couldn't give you a reason that I would return . Even if you were paying . read more

The service here was great!! The atmosphere was nice, but I wasn't a huge fan of their edm playlist (I love edm, just didn't think it fit the vibe). The food was good, I enjoyed the Mozzarella Farcita Dello Chef. My entree was their special risotto with saffron, peas and shrimp. It was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. Is this the best Italian restaurant in NYC? No, but the service is excellent, the food decent and prices on par with other restaurants. I'm giving it 3 stars because I wasn't in love with the food, but maybe we ordered the wrong things. I would come back to try other dishes. read more

Delicious food, attentive wait staff and beautiful restaurant. The olive oil with lentils served with the bread was new for me. But it was delicious all the same. read more

La Masseria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was solid. No complaints - but the drinks were very well done as well. Ambiance was great and felt like a good place to have a family or work colleague meal. Great place to laugh and enjoy each other. Even though it's right next to Times Square, it didn't feel too touristy or like a trap and the Orechette was excellent! Would recommend if you want a solid place for dinner together in the city. Don't come for me as I know there are probably other places that exceed expectations. But this was a perfect stop in the bustle of the city to share a meal. read more

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This place was pretty good. I kind of wish I went with my gut and got the short rib ragu, but all in all the food was good. I wish the sides were a little better, but the chicken parm was better than average. Bartender was nice, and its a cozy spot. Calamari was not my fav, I wish it came with some sort of sauce. read more

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The best place in the theater district for Italian food ! You won't be disappointed! It's nice spot to unwind with wine and order some pasta. Service is top notch. I love all the dishes, especially the salmon! Must make a reservation! Get the meatballs for an app too! Very chic place. read more

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Amazing handmade pasta. Excellent service, beautiful restaurant and perfect location for dinner before the theatre!

More like La Mess-eria. However I can give credit where it is due: their food is incredible (especially the chicken Parmesan). My issue was more with the service/ambiance. I felt more comfortable sitting at a McDonalds than this place. The tables were so close together you could barely move and the waiters continuously knocked into our chairs or reached over our table to pass things to other tables. Our server checked in on us once to ask "how the first bites were tasting" though we were almost finished with our meal. Good Italian, but I prefer to take my chances elsewhere for a more comfortable meal. read more

We went to dinner here last night before a show. 5:30 reservation for a 7:00 show on the same block. We informed our server we were going to a show he said not a problem at all. It took 47 minutes to get our food after we ordered (2 people, 2 basic entrees, no apps or modifications ) and it came at 6:35. The restaurant was half empty and we could not understand why every other table had food faster and quicker than we did. Food was average. With so many NYC restaurants we won't be back. read more

After a late night at the theater we found this spot for dinner. It did say they were open late but when we got there they did say that we would need to order quickly before the kitchen closed which was fine with us. I understood the kitchen was closing soon but the service just seemed like they were a bit annoyed that we had come in so late but online it said they didn't close for another hour. They brought out some bread and this oil with capers to start and we all ordered our entrées right away along with a glass of wine. I got the ravioli dish which you could tell was fresh made pasta and perfectly thin I really enjoyed it. I also had some bites of my moms short rib ragu pasta with rigatoni which I enjoyed as well. read more

La Masseria - Ravioli di Angelina - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Good food and great atmosphere. Unfortunately I didn't take pics of the meals but did get dessert. Crème brûlée was delicious with slight lemon flavor. Tiramisu was great as well with a mild coffee flavor. read more

La Masseria - Crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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One of our friends favorite places. Super cute and warm inside - we were seated upstairs which was a bit quieter. Service was excellent - from everyone. Food was delicious from the assorted bread basket to the bolognese, broccoli, calves liver and berries/sorbet. Lovely evening. They also do a great job with efficiency if they know you're seeing a show read more

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The place is ok, bit old but cozy. We had Zucchini for starter which was great and 3 pastas for seconds: mine a Ragu was delicious, but my daughter was offered a carbonara off the menu and it was terrible: dry, no flavor few bits of greasy pancetta. In the end it was an uneventful dinner and would not repeat! read more

Five star experience tucked away. Every time I visit NYC I have to find La Masseria. The benchmark for good food and even better attentive and personal waitstaff. I feel each time I visit, that I've arrived to family and they will take good care of me while I enjoy my meal. The wine selection is fantastic and the waiters always know what to suggest when pairing with your meal. There are more than one locations and this one was my first. My favorite is the one with the wine bottles on the wall...backlit. My friend had branzino. I had pasta with meat sauce with the right amount of al dente. The sauce was rich and flavorful. This location is smaller than most with a long bar. Make sure you snag a reservation to be certain! read more

Holy cow! This was a fabulous meal. My partner and I came in hungry and boy were we satisfied. Excellent and diverse wine list - half bottles too. Started with meatball app which were moist with the most divine and simple tomato sauce. Then had two half portions of pasta - ravioli and bolognese. The bolognese, hands down, was one of the best I've had in my life. Would absolutely go back just for this. Finished off the night with the truffled pork tenderloin and the passion fruit sorbet. Port was moist and delicious and the appropriate amount of truffle-y. Passion fruit sorbet was a nice light and refreshing end to the night. The food came out so quickly and our waiter paced it well. It's a lovely restaurant with good playlist and nice seating all around. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Great food had the meatballs as appetizer, house bread, and the Sciffoni al Ragù di Tracchiole. Service was great all the waiters seemed to be native Italians making the restaurant authentic. Ambience was nice and peaceful but Italian. read more

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Overall this was about 3.5 stars. While I don't have any major criticisims, I'm not sure this will be a regular stop on our NYC trips. The restaurant is charming with a loft where most of the parties of two sat. Service was good. I appreciate that they split our dishes for us and attentive given the large crowd. They are efficient at getting you in and out for the show. We started with the octopus, shared a plate of the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli. Our main plate was the orata (similar to a branzino), which was well prepared. We shared a sorbet as well with three glasses of wine. We spent $259 with tax and a 20+% tip. Overall, the value was fair for the location. read more

I love this place. Every time I come to NYC this is my stop for food the way you get it in Italy. The service is stupendous and the vibe is totally about you enjoying the experience and most importantly what you are eating and drinking. read more

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Food was great, as always. The espresso martini and the tiramisu are must haves!! I always get the penne masseria and it's delicious. Location is very convenient for anyone going to a Broadway show and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. Restaurant feels like an intimate Italian setting great for a date night! A little pricey but definitely a great spot. read more

We stopped by after walking back to our hotel room. Lovely decor, very quaint We ordered the restaurant week deal. $45 for lunch Kids got Chicken parm Decent meal, nothing stands out but it would be a repeat with just hubs and myself to try other options just to make sure we make the right review. read more

La Masseria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I was tasked with choosing a restaurant midway between the Ed Sullivan Theater and the Port Authority terminal. I chose wisely! Beautiful restaurant with deliciously prepared food and excellent libations. Our server, Diego, could not have been more personable. The restaurant has three comfortable, nicely designed levels and is very comfortable and relaxing. We really enjoyed. read more

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Quintessential Italian eatery in an upscale setting with wonderful ambiance. My party of 6 felt at home with the excellent hospitality. I have listed a few of the items we sampled but several others, such as starter FRITTO MISTO DEL MARE and salad INSALATA RICCIA were wonderful. While not economical, this place is definitely memorable and good value for money. I would happily return. read more

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Easily one of my favorite meals during my NYC trip. The service was exceptional and our waiter didn't write a single thing down, which was impressive given the size of our group. I ordered the Bolognese, and wow - it tasted like it came straight out of Italy. (Cooked with love as my family would say) The corkscrew pasta was a nice touch and the homemade meat sauce was so good, it should honestly be jarred and sold nationwide. YUM! read more

The food wasn't bad though the past was a bit chewier for my liking. The sauces and ragu were tasty though. Zucchini fries were a nice large serving for an appetizer but quite oily. Wine was delicious though. Service was the biggest drawback about this place. They had gotten one of our orders wrong and kept trying to give it to us after we reminded them three times that it was the wrong order. The restaurant also felt quite packed as it seemed they had a table or two too many to fit as many people in as possible. When asking the waiter to process two meals on one card he looked confused then came back later saying he forgot and split it across all cards. It seemed like he didn't even try to accommodate and didn't even apologize which was frustrating and disappointing. read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. Came in Wednesday around noon, party of 6. The place was packed with the pre-theater matinee diners (and probably extra busy because its the holiday season) and was buzzing. The service is spectacular. They have a well oiled machine and know exactly what they're doing to make sure nothing goes wrong. I was so impressed watching all the staff whiz around the restaurant. They start you off with a complimentary bread basket. We started with 3 appetizers - the burrata special, mozzarella farcita dello chef (homemade fresh mozzarella cheese stuffed with sweet roast peppers & marinated eggplant, served with fresh tomatoes & basil) and the calamari. Everything was excellent. Plenty of food for us 6 and still had leftovers. For an entrees I had the agnolotti piemontesi - homemade veal & parmesan cheese ravioli with wild mushrooms sauce. Devine! A must. My colleagues raved about their homemade potato gnocchi with radicchio & taleggio cheese sauce which also looked so great. Cocktails all around were wonderful. Ordered a few desserts - tiramisu was a standout! If you are looking for a great place to eat this holiday season with family and friends add this to your list. You wont be disappointed! read more

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first time at this restaurant, the restaurant was very nice. It has outdoor seating. The food was very good. The waiter was very good. read more

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Cute Italy restaurant with pretty good service. The main dishes which were the veal lemon and the special pasta with shrimp and mushrooms. I do not recommend the fried calamari and shrimp. It was definitely over fried and hard to chew. The gathering of the staff at the front entrance was a bit much added noise that wasn't necessary. Overall, a decent experience. read more

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Unbelievable food and fantastic service. We were in town and were lucky to stumble to find the gem at 10:30pm for dinner on a Friday night. We loved it so much we went back the next night. The restaurant closed at 11pm and they were so gracious to allow us to really take our time enjoying our meal. They let in quite a few people after us as well! Also beautiful restaurant. My only recommendation is to add lights in the front (lots of them) since it looked closed. We almost walked right passed it and so glad we did a double take. Awesome place! read more

La Masseria is located in Times Square on 48th St between 7th and 8th ave. It also has a cafe nextdoor and that is right next to the Walter Kerr Theatre (where Hadestown is housed). It's also sometimes patronized by Ariana Grande and her family. Service was very sparse - I rarely saw the waiter and ended up ordering less because I just couldn't find him until most of the meal was over. Fritto Misto Del Mare $32.50 - fried calamari and shrimp with a marinara sauce on the side. The quality of the ingredients are excellent and the breading is very light. Can't recommend this enough, I think it's the best thing I had there. MISTICANZA ALL` ACETO BALSAMICO - bare bones salad - though affordable at $16.50 is largely bitter and unappetizing. Comes with greens and a small tomato. SPAGHETTI ALLO SPUGNITO DI POMODORO - very bare bones again, and underwhelming at $29.00. The sauce is a bit tainted by the bitter basil that they used and otherwise has very little flavor. PENNE MASSERIA $32.50 - the mozzarella and bacon make for a heavy/greasy sauce that just doesn't sit well. again, underwhelming quality of the sauce. Tiramisu - large helping for I think $16.00, almost no liqueur if any and rather on the sweet side. read more

La Masseria - fried calamari and shrimp - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I dined here recently with a friend prior to a broadway show. We had reservations and were seated quickly. The table we were given was nice and against the wall, though as other tables filled in it became almost comically difficult to get out from our row of tables. The server was knowledgeable and made good suggestions to us. We started with a burrata appetizer that was a special. The burrata was delicious and creamy and asparagus perfectly cooked. I had the bolognese, my friend the pasta with clams. The bolognese was very tasty, though pasta could have been cooked a little less. It was very soft. The pasta with clams were just okay. Clams cooked well but the sauce for the pasta was missing flavor. It resembled pasta with oil. It could have benefited from fresh garlic, white wine, or just more of whatever seasoning was used. Overall was tasty and service very good. The tables were too close to one another though and linguine with clams could use some more flavor. read more

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busy noisy restaurant especially pre theater. the service is good. we ordered tavolaccio del salumiere 4.5/5, trancio di salmone alla griglia 4/5, and a veal special similar to saltimbocca 4/5. for desert crostatina di mele con gelato alla vaniglia 4/5. extensive wine list. read more

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Had an amazing time. I'm not sure why there were so many negative reviews about attitudes... I didn't experience any negatives at all! Excellent food. You can tell this was homemade. I sat at the bar and service was great. I'd definitely return! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I went there with two girlfriends and they all enjoyed their food. The waiter was attentive to our needs. The ambiance was warm and cozy . We would definitely go there again. read more

La Masseria - Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The atmosphere was terrific, the service outstanding, and the food was amazing. The Penne alla Masseria is a must! We'll definitely be back!!! read more

Great pastries and parfait, delicious coffee. Fast service. All you need for a good breakfast in the city :) Loved it! read more

This is a busy place so make a reservation! The service was wonderful, lots of servers and very friendly. They do a nice job with the space fitting a lot of people and trying to make it a more upscale restaurant. I was surprised on portion sizes! You get a decent amount and still pay your typical NYC prices. The presentation overall looked nice it just all lacked flavor. The chicken wasn't seasoned, making the cheese the most flavorful part of the dish. The salad was also overpowered by cheese, using a shaved parm would have helped the overall salad. The pork was not very tender, but the potatoes were delicious. It didn't hit the taste profile for me, but glad I tried it. read more

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A family member recommended this place saying one of the best gnocchi they have ever had as that is one my husband's faves. He said it was good and fresh, but not huge fan of the red cabbage in the sauce. Nice Italian option in theatre area / Times Square. We had a reservation week in advance. They were able to seat us a little early. Friendly and very attentive staff. Large wine list with a variety of options. read more

La Masseria - Bean type dip with bread basket - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. We made a last-minute reservation, and the service was very professional. We ordered an off-the-menu seafood pasta dish, and it was absolutely delicious. My friend had it with tomato sauce, while I opted for the Alfredo sauce--both were fantastic. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Well for starters the salad was unbelievable. It had bacon bits that Jesus himself chopped and sprinkled. Like Holy cow. One note- the chicken parm comes with mashed potatoes... not a slight, but weird. The gluten free pasta insane and am still thinking about. Might I say my boyfriend knows his way around a bolognese and he says this is the best one he's ever had! Service was great they had amazing accents and ambience matched. Will be back! read more

La Masseria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York