A few of us, work colleagues came in for a business lunch on a weekday. Getting there right as they were opening, they were dead, but didn't stay that way for long. The hostess was very friendly and seated us as soon as we walked in. We had luggage with us, as we were going our separate ways after the meal and she offered to hold on to them while we dined, she even tagged them for us! The restaurant is beautiful and has multiple open kitchen areas, one being for cold items and salads, the middle for fired items and the main kitchen, and there was another to the right, not sure what came from it. But it was nice to be able to see the attention to detail being given to each dish being prepared and prepped by the manager before giving to the runner to bring to the table. They presented each dish perfectly, with their name at the top. Menu is filled with many great options... We started with meatballs... These had a great flavor. Texture was dense, but still very nice. Sauce was excellent. Their table bread, a focaccia was excellent when tried with this read sauce too! Next up was their La Baia Salad - Such a nice combo of greens, with all being so fresh, you could actually taste the difference of each one each time you take a fork full of greens. The tangerine pieces added a nice, bright burst on the occasion I had one in a bite. They serve this salad as an entrée with a protein too, as one in our party got it with salmon and it looked beautiful. He said the salmon was perfectly cooked. My entrée was their cacio e pepe... It was great! Perfect texture on the pasta and the flavor of the entire dish was just right. But save room for dessert! They have a phenomenal assortment available on their menu! We had a tough time deciding and ended up choosing a few to share. Their olive oil cake was probably one of the best I've ever had! Dense, yet perfectly moist and soft inside with a slight crunch to the exterior - AMAZING! Second fav was the pear tart... the baked crust was light, flavorful, with a nice crisp to it, which the pear inside was so good, not overly sweet, nor made with fake flavoring.... Also Amazing! Last up was their profiteroles... They were so perfect! My wife makes amazing profiteroles, but the outstanding vanilla gelato inside these really helped make them perfect. The dough was far from dense or eggy in texture or flavor, thus the entire bite was so sweet and perfect, especially with their amazing, creamy, and chocolatey sauce on top. Overall... This was a great visit... I'll definitely be back! read more

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Dearest vegetarian reader, Unfortunately I found this food super mid especially for the prices they were charging lol Ambiance was beautiful and elegant which is probably what you pay for lol Service is FANTASTIC. Here's what we got: -Pasta alla vodka which was our favorite. The sauce was good and so was the snippets of spice in there -Gnocchi caprese was way too tomato-ey -Cacio e Pepe had such thick noodles which is not how it should traditionally be, very underwhelming. -Tiramisu was alright, have had much better ones Overall would not go again but good, I guess, for business, company-sponsored meetings! read more

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There were fruit flys landing on our food. A tiny black bug crawled across my daughter's plate. The prices were silly and did not match the service or quality. I left feeling like, "Why did we come here?" Hard pass. read more

Went here for my birthday dinner with my girls and wow! This place is delicious. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. From the drinks to the service, we weren't disappointed at all. I had the truffle risotto and it was perfectly seasoned and tasted amazing. It was my first time having olive oil cake and wow, it was such a delicious dessert! I had a mocktail and my girls had alcoholic beverages and we all loved our drinks. Inside is so aesthetically pleasing. Calm but social and nice areas to take pictures! Def recommend this place. read more

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Loved our dinner! Mauricio was a great server and everything was delicious! My favorite was the scallops and the lobster fettuccini! read more

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Came here based on a strong Yelp score and proximity to my hotel. First thing I noticed upon getting to the hostess stand was the B rating, which was not displayed on the exterior window but more hidden inside (pretty sketch). However, looked up the score and apparently they aced their May inspection after being subpar for about 18 months. Decided to give the place a shot and hope for the best. I have to say I am glad we did! The decor / vibe was pretty good, and so was the food. I thought my cacio e pepe was cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor, although my plate had enough oil in it to power a small data center. The starting bread was just okay, but the scallops were also solid. The lobster roll app was also good, but that's more due to the buttered Texas toast. I think the highlight was the Tiramisu dessert. Pricing was confusing, as my pasta dish and the scallops were fine - but all of their fish dishes were insanely priced and the $32 for 2 one bit lobster rolls was silly. The tiramisu at $24 (roughly) seemed like alot but it was plenty for 2 and really was excellent, and I say that as a guy who doesn't normally like it. Service was okay - it just wasn't prompt or intentional but it wasn't bad either. Overall I would return but in a city like NYC where there are tons of great Italian options (yes, I get it, we are talking midtown here), I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it, unless you're in the area read more

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Here's the deal: Came here for bday and show at radio city. They provide wonderful service and excellent food! On a nice evening the open windows and outside tables add to an already beautiful atmosphere! Also front bar section for dinner and drinks Definitely would go back!!! read more

Osteria La Baia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This Italian restaurant in the Midtown area of Manhattan NYC is open for lunch and dinner. While in the Times Square area we stopped by after going to the theater since they are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday night. Without a reservation they seated us inside. The place has a contemporary upscale trendy vibe with high ceilings and both indoor and outdoor seating. We started with the Tuna tartare $37, Lobster Rolls $38 and Caprese Salad $35. I had the Scallops $55 with mashed potatoes. Since it was my birthday, we were served a complimentary Panna Cotta for dessert. It was a very special birthday. Everything was delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient. read more

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This place was AMAZING! From service to food. The perfect place to eat before a show! read more

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Food: Very good and fresh. I got the frutti di mare and it was delicious. Our party shared a few apps, which were all very good and came out hot and fresh. We also shared a few desserts and my favorite was the tiramisu because it was so moist and rich in flavor. Service: Was just okay. When we first arrived and sat down, we took off our coats and asked the server if they could take our coats for us to the hostess since there was a coat rack/stand up there for guests to put their coats. The server just pointed us in the direction of the hostess stand and told us it was in the front, so we just kept our coats on our chairs and every time they walked behind us, it was on the verge of falling off the chair. Also, they weren't trying to be accommodating to us when one of us had a food allergy to one of the sides that came on the scallops entree, which was very annoying. We had to basically beg them to do a modification just to change a side. The overall attitude of the servers felt very stuck up, like they were too good for us or something - it was very odd. Ambiance: Beautiful decor and dining room. It felt fancy, but not overly fancy. The tables chairs behind my seat kept pushing into my chair so it felt uncomfortable because it felt like I had no space behind me to move. There was barely any room for the servers to walk behind me. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience there but I probably wouldn't come back unless someone else was paying for me since the prices were a little steep and the service was stuck up. read more

Osteria La Baia - tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I was lucky enough to get a same day reservation, even though the restaurant looked completely full when we arrived. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Every staff member we interacted with, from the host to the bussers to our server, was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was outstanding. I could not decide between the risotto and the bolognese, so I ended up ordering both and was so glad I did. My boyfriend ordered the scallops, and for appetizers we shared the eggplant parmigiana. Every dish came out beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. There was not a single miss. The ambiance was dimly lit and very intimate. It did get a little loud as the night went on, but it honestly did not bother us and added to the lively energy of the room. It is on the pricier side. For two of us, with two glasses of wine and two double shots of tequila, our total came out to about $400 after tax and tip. While expensive, the quality of the food, service, and overall experience made it worth it. I would definitely come back. read more

Osteria La Baia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Had a fabulous dinner at Osteria La Baia before a Broadway show. The inside has a great vibe for dinner. The service was great and our food came out quickly. We started with the meatballs which were delicious. The cacio e Pepe was one of the best I've ever had! It had a good amount of garlic added to it which made it standout for me. My husband got the gnocchi, which was good but we agreed was a little too soft. The entrees were a good portion size. We really enjoyed our meal and would gladly return! read more

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10/10 on service, atmosphere, and food. The pasta was delightful and one of the best beef tartares I've had. I stopped in on a whim and was able to grab seats on a Sunday. read more

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Fantastic experience while on business in the city. Delicious food. Tried multiple items but they had a special lobster ravioli with their vodka sauce that was to die for. Will be back! read more

Osteria La Baia - Lobster ravioli with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely 5 stars for food and cocktails. Service was efficient and attentive. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars is that we weren't told that there is a $10 charge for sparkling or still water but they don't leave the bottle at your table. The restaurant was close to our hotel. The space is open and beautiful. read more

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Service was excellent and the food was really memorable. We would definitely visit again when in New York.

A beautiful restaurant for a special occasion. We visited Osteria La Baia to celebrate our wedding anniversary while in Manhattan. We were seated in the back of the room in a quiet corner. I ordered a cucumber spritz and my wife a glass of Sancerre. Both were lovely. We each started with salads that were very fresh and tasty. My wife ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and I ordered the Lobster Fettuccini. Service was polite and refined. My wife was thrilled with her fish. Saying it might be the best she has ever had! The lobster pasta was good. Nice pieces of Lobster in a red sauce. I found the red sauce a bit overpowering of the flavor of the lobster. The sweetness was lost. The pasta was well cooked but I ended up eating half and then picked through for the remaining lobster. We decided to share a slice of their chocolate caramel mousse tart. It arrived with a bonus from the kitchen of a piece of the house panna cotta. The mousse tart was sensational - rich and creamy with a bit of crunch! We are not fans of panna cotta nor flan due to the texture. We did try a bite each and nevertheless returned to the mousse. We enjoyed our experience at La Baia and would return for the elegance and delicious sea bass. They were great hosts for our special night out. read more

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Solid midtown Italian. Very nice looking place. Staff was great. Good was expensive, but it's midtown nyc. Very fast, tasty and nice service. Definitely a quieter vibe inside which is great considering how crazy midtown can be. Worth a stop in. I had to add salt and pepper to everything though. Not usually what I do, but it seemed under seasoned to me. That aside, solid place. read more

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This is a really nice restaurant with beautiful decor and top notch waitstaff. The veal chop was not what we expected... it was more like a veal parm... scallops were so so... I like some carmelization but at least they were not over cooked... eggplant was very good as was the rack of lamb... The location is a perfect pre theatre spot. read more

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I was a little disappointed in the food and overall flavor, it was good but not as good as I thought it was going to be. The service was also very transactional, and took a little while. The ambiance is nice, the restaurant's decoration and overall lighting. I was just underwhelmed. Overall a solid spot just not 5 stars for the location and price. read more

Osteria La Baia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We stopped into Osteria La Baia randomly after a quick shopping evening. The hostess was happy to provide us a table for two with no reservation. The ambiance and decoration of the restaurant was very nice. We were provided with sparkling water and started off with the octopus carpaccio which was amazing ! For main courses we had the lobster fettuccine and linguine fruiti de mar. The pasta was perfect and tasted amazing! Ranen and Fernando were our service and we wanted and waited for nothing. Amazing service , talkative and friendly. Honestly I would return just to sit in their section. If you are in the area this is a must try!!!! read more

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Love this place, went there for my birthday and had a great time, food and service is top notch. They have been there for many years they know how to run a restaurant read more

First we sat at the bar. Seeing a white bottle of Hendricks gin. Very courteous it's a citrus flavor gin. Ok maybe later. After a few Peroni's we were seated at our table. No rush no fuss. It was only 3 in the afternoon A few tables music at a listening level The waitstaff were very accommodating and attentive polite and friendly. Looking around it looked over staffed but as the 2:30 started to be a 4:00 o'clock lunch the busier it started to get. Still no pressure. Ordered the white bean soup. It was delicious not over powering light broth with just the right amount of veggies The wine from Sicily was just the right paring with the main course which was the veal chop. No sides and took 1/2 home. The profiteroles were fresh and delicious The room is gorgeous and well maintained. It's great for before theatre for a quick bite or after for a full dinner. It was a great experience for me. Hope your able to make it there read more

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We had an absolutely phenomenal experience at Osteria La Baia. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and everything felt amazing - atmosphere, service and food. The hostess was super friendly and gave us a great table. Our server, William, was super attentive and made the whole experience very personal. He was really high class. As for the food, I had the best lasagna I have ever had. Dessert was amazing too - William made my wife's dessert very memorable! read more

Osteria La Baia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I cannot even begin on how this restaurant blew my mind! First of all, the restaurant is beautiful. It's elegant and thoughtfully decorated for a business occasion or for a date. Service was impeccable but I would say that it could be a little loud if it is at capacity. Also, this place is pricey. Roasted Octopus - small but very tender. The fingerling potatoes were great but the sauce was even better. Tuna Tartare - delicious but you need more toast to eat it with. Chilean Seabass - this was actually a good size portion and the sea bass was the delicious and I couldn't stop eating the creamy barley. Pan-Seared Scallops - great portion and was delicious. This place is expensive. But if you want to impress a client or date, this will certainly do so. read more

Lovely space. Service was impeccable. We received good beverage and food recommendations. My Rigatoni Vodka with Shrimp was flavorful and there was an added heat to it (hot red pepper slices). The Tuna Tartar appetizer was beautifully plated and good too. Enjoyed the raspberry sorbet finish as well as a shared Tiramisu with my companions. There were a couple of unfortunate events that occurred at this pricy restaurant worth being aware of: one companion ordered the Lobster Fettuccini which was described as loaded with lobster. He found tomato chunks, but hardly any discernible lobster pieces. When it was lifted to the establishment, we were told management was made aware. The "manager" was seated at chef's table occupied with record-keeping. He never stopped by the table, gave eye contact, or acknowledged the info given to him. That was a miss. read more

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We had a reservation for a Saturday evening. The restaurant has good ambience with tables and booths. We started with a Caesar salad, which was good. We shared the pappardelle bolognese, cacio e Pepe, Chilean sea bass and branzino. Nothing was extraordinary, but it was good. We ended the evening with the tiramisu which was amazing. Overall the service was good, the ambiance was nice and the food was good, I just think there are probably better Italian restaurants in New York. read more

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Drinks are pricey but the food is excellent From the soups to the lobster pasta . Chicken a bit expensive but good Focaccia is very light read more

Amazing food! The pasta was delicious! The service was excellent and very kind. It was so calming and the ambiance was great. read more

Osteria La Baia - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant was nice, kinda off the main strip, so much quiter and pleasant. Definitely, more upscale dining, while not requiring upscale dress. I sat at the bar, as the main dining area was very full. The bartenders were very pleasant and friendly. I didn't order a mixed drink, but the drinks they put out looked of very high quality, The food was not as thrilling as I had hoped. For a starter, I had the roasted octupus. It was not the most tender octupus I've had, and it is served with quite a few fingerling potatoes, which lacked seasoning and ultimately pulled the rest of the dish down. The capers were a great addition, however, and gave the dish a much needed acidic note. As for the entree, I had the pappardelle alla bolognes. This dish delivers in the size and amount of meat however again lacked seasoning. A touch more salt would have elevated the dish. read more

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Absolutely incredible. I ordered the lobster fettuccine, and it was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The lobster was tender, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was elegant, the service was attentive, and everything felt like a true Italian dining experience. I was so full I couldn't even finish it, but every bite was worth it. I'll definitely be coming back, and I'm sure my big family will too! read more

Osteria La Baia - Lobster Fettuccini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food and service was amazing. We came in without a reservation and they accommodated us. All of the food and drinks came out fresh and delicious highly recommended read more

A little pricy for a plate of pasta ($46: oil/garlic) but food is excellent. Shared the eggplant parmigiana and the la baia salad and two glasses of wine ($25 each) plus sparkling water=$130. Not bad for nyc (2 people) read more

Great meal here with work colleagues after a long day at a conference! Great ambiance with cool lighting fixtures and plants. We sat at a large center table with a granite countertop. Surrounded by white tablecloth covered tables. Place was busy and bustling! Looks like it's a popular place here. We ordered a few appetizers to share - eggplant parmigiana, tuna tartare, beef tartare, calamari, and the octopus - were enjoyed by all. For entrees I got the salmon which was good came with mashed potatoes and veggies. Others ordered the branzino, squid pasta, chicken parmigiana. For dessert we ordered the profiterolle- basically it's like a cream puff with ice cream and berries topped with chocolate sauce at the table! I think that was the star of the meal for me! Overall a great meal with efficient and attentive service. read more

Osteria La Baia - Whole Branzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came for lunch on Thursday 12/4. Once again, amazing holiday lunch with my mom, aunt and cousin. This is our lunch place when we come for annual holiday visit. (Came last year for lunch as well) Love the atmosphere. Lively and fun. Can just drink champagne, eat lunch, talk loudly and just enjoy ourselves. Service is friendly and good without being too formal or lazy. The energy in the dining room is fun. Boisterous! Which I absolutely love! The food is delicious. We order a lot...surprisingly my favorite was the squid ink pasta with seafood! I thought I would like the pasta with truffles the best but the squid ink kicked it. The ARANCINI! Happiness in the mouth! Roasted octopus and meatball were cooked correctly, delicious! The tuna tartare I did not care for, was ok. The la baia salad is yummy! The scallops are perfect. The osso bucco is so good, the sea bass is amazing!!! I probably missed some dishes we ordered. Unfortunately was too busy eating and talking to remember taking pictures. read more

Osteria La Baia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great ambience and location for a night out at an upscale restaurant. Food and drinks were fantastic, and in walking distance to the Broadway Theatre. read more

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Food was delicious. Pietro, our server was friendly and attentive. Loved the atmosphere as well.

Underrated spot! Food is fantastic, the service is great and they are able to accommodate walk ins on a weekend. Ambiance is so nice it was perfect for a late Sunday lunch, very welcoming and spacious, with a nice relaxed feel. Recommend the meatballs, tuna tartar, mashed potatoes, and ESPECIALLY the Chilean sea-bass, likely best dish on the menu. read more

Osteria La Baia - Tuna Tartar + meatballs + Mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful Italian restaurant - came for a lovely catch up lunch with an old friend. Great vodka pasta and wine - just what I needed on a cold afternoon in December. Also this place is huge !! read more

Osteria La Baia - Bar area - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went here for a business dinner. The ambiance was perfect, nicely lit, & good energy. Everyone got something different and everyone loved everything they got. I got the mushroom risotto 10/10! A saltier dish and i'm a big fan of truffle so it was a perfect blend. The tiramisu was some of the best i've had in a while in the states. The service was great & very kind. There wasn't any pressure to rush out & checked on us regularly. read more