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    Lena’s Italian Kitchen

    4.6 (129 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Parm Platter Small Pecan Salad Side Pasta Garlic & Oil
    Anthony W.

    I can't say it was the best chicken parm I've ever had but I can say the food was exactly what I was looking for on a cold night. It was delivered in 20 minutes from the time of ordering and the flavors were what I'd expect from a remarkably reasonably priced italian hang in midtown. The pasta was filled with slices of garlic. Could it have been a little more pungent, sure, but it was loaded with flavor. The chicken was massive and filled with depth. The breading was a little standard but I was happy. The pecan salad was amazing. Can't encourage anyone more to order it. The fresh candied pecans on top of what seems like a full bag of fresh mixed greens and high quality Gorgonzola was fantastic! For $50 there was a legitimate three meals - maybe four. Everything came perfectly wrapped and ready to eat with all requests filled perfectly. Lovely and satisfying!

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    Donna U.

    Great little Italian take away place. It's take out only so order online about 10 minutes prior to pick up. Small but perfected menu that can be found online or on a large menu on the wall when you enter. The food is fresh and delicious. Prices are fare for what you get. Got a chicken parm and meatballs and they were filling for two people. Would 100% order again for an easy dinner.

    Teresa S.

    Ordered here for lunch. I got the side alfredo and the calamari with fra di avolo sauce. Everything was solid and cooked nicely. The calamari had a bit too much breading which i didnt like but still able to enjoy. I cant comment much on the restaurant as this was a delivery for me. The food came fresh and hot. Id def try out the other dishes. A bit pricey for takeout pasta tho. Spent about $30 total for this.

    Clarissa L.

    I pass by this place walking home from work and stop by whenever I don't feel like cooking. It's a takeout only place with no seating, and the staff are always friendly. On weekdays they have a happy hour with some half price appetizers. I've tried the meatballs and fried calamari and both were great. Calamari does get a little soggy after I bring it home, but that's not the restaurants problem. I pop it in the air fryer and it gets nice and crispy again. Overall a simple quick to go italian place!

    Chicken Francese, rolls, Meatballs Parm
    Mary G.

    We've never visited, just had takeout - so your visit to Lena's may give you a comfortable ambience. Both times the food arrived in a sturdy large plastic bag, well packed and promptly delivered. The meatballs are dense but good quality, "meatball parm" is actually meatballs thickly covered with mozzarella (no parmigiana in sight) in a thin tomato sauce. At $17.50 it's a generous main course. Meatballs also are available as appetizer. Chicken Francese at same price is two thin cutlets in an egg coating with a bland yellow sauce. Meant as a main dish, it's not a lot of food and while ok it's not something I'd want to order again. Broccolini with garlic was a surprisingly small amount, which is too bad since it is delicious and the tastiest item in last night's order. Rolls come with the order, the kindest thing I can say is the crust is tasty and the inside is useful to sop up juices. A side of pasta bolognese was a happy surprise - the pasta had bite and the sauce was tasty. There's only one dessert, tiramisu, which we haven't yet had. All the ingredients are good. Just bit of effort, and seasoning, could elevate these items to excellent. But if you don't feel like cooking, Lena's is a decent option.

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    Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service also with family and friends Even delivery to enjoy at home too

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    Great salad, but can't get extra salad dressing, they wouldn't even sell us an extra container of dressing. Very disappointing.

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    Everything was delicious. The ambience was a little iffy because it was noisy, but we were very pleased with the service.

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    Got takeout from here. Very large sandwiches with good portions of fillings. Meatballs were tender and tasty. Flavorful tomato sauce.

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    Delicious pasta and fast take out. Got delivered on door dash to 50th st within 20 mins of ordering. Florentine pasta was my favorite!

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    Ci Siamo - Cavatelli allo scoglio

    Ci Siamo

    4.4(890 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Chelsea, Midtown West
    •$$$

    I get the hype. The Focaccia and the Onion Torta - oh my. Those alone would bring me back here. The…read moreagnolotti was mouth watering. The Orata - so flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Tartufo - different than I expected, really unique version of tartufo that we enjoyed. Everyone found the food to be delicious. Service was also exceptional, Eleni knew the menu well and made some fantastic recommendations. The space is large and airy. Open kitchen. Wine bar in the elevator. Food tips: Focaccia. Onion Torta Drink tips: Ci Siamo Martini. Peace of Mind

    Came here off the street with no reservations on a Saturday. They were able to get us a table,…read morewhich was great. The restaurant is located upstairs. You can either take the stairs or the elevator. If you opt for the elevator, there's complimentary wine set up that you serve yourself. This would be great if the elevator took longer, but you are already there before you can finish pouring. I like that they have couches for you to sit at while you wait for your table. It's an open kitchen and you can see all of the action. The energy felt great here. We ordered the cast iron focaccia and Tuna Tonnato. The Focaccia is probably the best I've ever had. It was light and airy and not what a traditional focaccia would taste like. The crust had a nice crisp to it. It was brushed with olive oil and finished with salt. Just perfect and highly recommend. It came with a tomato chili sauce, which tasted good, but was not needed for this. We ordered the tuna to pair with the bread and it was a great combo. I ended up ordering the hangar steak and it was good. Full of flavor and the chimichurri sauce was a nice touch. Though, I would have like the taste of the beef to come out more. The marinade overpowered the meat IMO. My wife got the Rigatoni alla Gricia. I like the pasta and it was bouncy, but the dish was too salty though. We ended the night with the basque cheesecake and I have to say that it wasn't my favorite. The texture seemed off. Normally basque cheesecake is smooth and creamy, but this was a little lumpy like when you over cook eggs in a dessert. Overall, the service was great and the vibes of the restaurant was on point. The food didn't blow me out of the water, but it was good. I would come back here for the focaccia though.

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    Ci Siamo - Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building

    Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building

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    Fumo - Roni pizza

    Fumo

    4.2(56 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Chelsea

    It's hard to find affordable-ish dining in Chelsea these days but Fumo definitely hits that mark…read morewith mixing Italian fine dining and affordability. There are numerous locations now in the city but this was my first time going and I was definitely eyeing it for awhile. They do weekday lunch specials of $14 pastas, boozey weekend brunches for around $24/25(not including food), and $12 Sunday dinner specials on entrees as well as happy hours on weekdays from 4-7pm that include: $7 snacks, $8 wine, $5 beer, $9 spritzes, and $9 wells. I happened to come in for Labor Day Brunch on Saturday. We both said we were going to do unlimited but honestly could only finish about a pitcher of mimosa and they only charged us for the one pitcher was the nice part. I went with Carbonara Pasta and my boyfriend had the egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich with fries. I'm not gonna lie, I've never gone to aycd brunch and have not finished my food but I could not finish my entree it was so massive and filling. I haven't had a pasta this rich in ages and it was so so good and I am all for not having those skimpy little portions. He couldn't finish his sandwich either. I tried one of the fries and it was nicely battered thick cut wedge fries. Maybe I haven't been eating out alot lately but I was legit impressed. The staff was wonderful and thoughtful. The cafe in itself is very cute and Italian with black and white marble in the bathrooms, white marble bar top, hanging plants, interesting light fixtures. I'm definitely going to make a point to come back soon.

    The experience was very disappointing. The menu labels many items as gluten free, but I was told…read morethere's cross contamination. This means those dishes aren't truly gluten free for people with celiac disease or anyone who has to avoid gluten. When I pointed that out to my server, he just gave me a blank stare. I tried to explain why labeling those items as gluten free is misleading, but he seemed completely disinterested, even annoyed, dismissed what I was saying, and simply responded that the pasta is gluten free. I acknowledged that the server doesn't write the menu, but absolutely zero customer service skills. The service overall was lacking. Aside from taking our order, no one checked on us or came back to see if we needed anything. Our server was just hanging out chatting up the hostess. We had to request the bill from the manager & paid at the hostess stand. Before paying, I spoke with the manager and explained what had occured. He was more professional than the server, but he was still dismissive of my concerns and of the service we received. Management seemed happy enough to promote the "option". The food was okay, definitely not enough to make up for the poor service and handling of a serious dietary issue. Needless to say I will not be returning.

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    Fumo - Bathroom - cool design

    Bathroom - cool design

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    L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

    L'Artusi

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    2.9 mi•West Village
    •$$$

    L'Artusi opens reservations 14 days prior, and given its popularity, you must book immediately. Our…read moreparty of five managed to snag a table this past Saturday evening. The interior was completely packed, and the noise level was high enough for my smart watch to complain. To sample a bit of everything, we shared two orders of focaccia, four pastas, and one dessert. HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA - 10 Super bouncy with a bit of chew, this was probably the best focaccia I've ever eaten. It came generously drizzled with olive oil and alongside chopped peppers drenched in even more olive oil, which added a nice little kick. We highly recommend starting with this. TAGLIATELLE - 27 Out of the four pastas, this was my absolute favorite. I love the thin yet chewy texture of the tagliatelle, and the bolognese sauce was rich and hearty. Finished with just the right amount of Parmigiano, both the pasta texture and sauce were sheer perfection. PICI 'CACIO E PEPE' - 23 This was such a simple pasta, yet so delicious. It was incredibly creamy and cheesy, with hints of fresh black pepper flavor that blew standard at-home black pepper grinders out of the water. Despite it being the simplest pasta of the night, I enjoyed it immensely. RIGATONI - 32 This pasta was simple yet slightly innovative, featuring sausage paired with a broccoli-based pesto. There was a slight bitterness that was polarizing among our group. While this wasn't my favorite pasta, I appreciated the creativity. PERCIATELLI NERO - 35 This dish packed in more components than just pasta and sauce: plenty of crab, tomatoes, and crispy breadcrumbs on top. However, the combination wasn't very memorable. None of the flavors really stood out, and it was my least favorite pasta of the night. OLIVE OIL CAKE - 14 Served with a pile of golden raisins and fancy whipped cream, this ended up being a bit of a miss. The raisins were a bit too sweet, and the cake's texture was uneven -- some bites were soft and moist, while others felt dry. A couple of others in my group also felt the same way. Overall, I'd give L'Artusi a 4.5/5; it was mostly hits with a couple of misses. The pasta portions are quite small. Since each dish is primarily carbs and sauce, I'd imagine you'll likely need an appetizer or a pasta and a half to leave full. Still, I'd definitely come back for the focaccia, tagliatelle, and the cacio e pepe.

    L'Artusi had been on my list for a while, so I went in with pretty high expectations. Overall, it…read morewas a very good dinner, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It's obvious they use quality ingredients and the kitchen is technically very sound. The pasta in particular was cooked perfectly. Everything we had was good and well executed, but nothing really jumped out at me or felt especially memorable. There are several places around the city that I feel can deliver a similar meal and experience without quite as much hype. That's not to say I didn't enjoy L'Artusi, because I absolutely did. It just didn't separate itself from some of the other really good Italian restaurants I've visited. Service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and overall we had a very enjoyable dinner. Just one where my expectations may have been a little higher than the experience delivered.

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    L'Artusi - Kitchen area

    Kitchen area

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    Olive Oil Cake

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    Trattoria Trecolori

    Trattoria Trecolori

    4.1(3k reviews)
    1.2 mi•Theater District, Midtown West
    •$$

    It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

    The service was good and the food was generally tasty…read more The clams appetizer was a bit like an oysters Rockefeller and the sauce had a nice mild tartness to it. The carbonara had a great smokiness from the meat, and the risotto was cooked well as was most of the seafood in it. Both the carbonara and risotto had some inedible parts to it that were disappointing. The pancetta had small pieces of hard cartilage and the risotto had part of a shrimp shell.

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    Trattoria Trecolori - 2nd floor dining area

    2nd floor dining area

    Trattoria Trecolori - Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

    Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

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