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    Osteria Laguna

    3.8 (491 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shawn H.

    I used to come here often when I was working at a firm down the street - that was almost 15 years ago. I don't recall the food being as good as it is now, so I was pleasantly surprised with how much better everything tasted. We went for a business dinner of 9 people. The only thing I'd say sucked was how loud it was. We couldn't hear each other at all. We were seated all the way in the back, so I'm not sure that made a big difference but the echos were unreal. Service was okay. Everyone raved about their dish. I'm trying to not eat too much carbs so I got the chicken - it was pretty good. Not dry and seasoned well. Would recommend for business meals.

    David C.

    Rather expensive, but excellent food, from pizza and pasta, to mains and dessert. Very authentically Italian, and surprisingly more beautiful inside than what you expect walking up to the exterior.

    Happy Holiday
    Larry S.

    It was OK. A 3.75 A nice place inside, nicely decorated for the holidays and a wide and varied menu. The ricotta and spinach ravioli was wonderful, the sage sauce tasty and delicate. A winner. The veal, pounded so thin the meat was dry and edges crispy. The mushroom sauce had basically one mushroom and the spinach side was a huge mound in the middle. The seafood risotto was good, but the water said it was spicy, and it was not (to the disappointment of one the guests). Bruschetta was too salty and bread toasted was burnt (not charred) but we added some oil and pepper and ate with the foccacia bread ( which was delicious as were the breadsticks!) and enjoyed this very much. We enjoyed the creme brulee. Simple, nice. Coffee was good and espresso was a full shot. We were curious why, in an empty restaurant we were seated by the kitchen door and waiters ordering terminal, many nice tables were available, and still so when we left. Service was efficient, but we always look for a connection or conversation to to enjoy what the restaurant has to offer. That did not happen. Across the street from the hotel, so an easy choice when staying near Grand Central.

    Cinnamon gelato
    Eric W.

    Fine, competent, grilled food at exorbitant prices. Service was excellent. Back room has little character but front room feels appropriately rustic. If anything, the dessert and coffee more than made up for entree shortcomings.

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    Lisa F.

    Update from my last review which was 2 years ago. Only giving 4 stars, not because of food, but the atmosphere. Last time we were seated up in the front of the restaurant. This time we were in the back which was somewhat separated. Ugly yellow, bright walls and bright lights. Felt like a cafeteria.

    Ceased salad and the daily special lobster salad with peaches, frisée and pomegranate.
    Mareshah O.

    The fresh made pasta and sauces were so flavorful and right out of an Italian osteria! The wine options were so complimentary to the food pairings and the daily specials were hard to choose from.

    Tomatoe soup with burrata

    The restaurant is conveniently located across from our Westin hotel. Has nice ambiance, good service

    Lasagna
    Kay A.

    We were able to get last minute reservations here. It's a cozy Italian restaurant with really good service. We sat by the window to people watch. It's across the Westin hotel. We weren't too hungry we had the pasta fagioli and lasagna. Both dishes were very good! The ambiance is nice as well.

    We enjoyed dining al fresco at this lovely restaurant. The burrata appetizer was fresh and delicious. We had the lasagna and the orecchiette and both were very flavorful. We splurged on key lime cheesecake and it was amazing. Would dine here again in a heartbeat.

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    Great place and perfect portions. Loved all the options. Very fresh and also great service. Great vibes inside as well and nice and clean.

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    Good typical northern Italian cuisine. Very attentive service. Jam packed, as always.

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    Amazing food and service. The atmosphere is relaxing. Looking for to return. The homemade pasta is delicious Extensive wine selection

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    Little Ned

    Little Ned

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

    Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

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    Barlume

    Barlume

    4.2
    (52 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I met a friend here for happy hour on a weekday, and we had a wonderful time. The restaurant was…read morespacious and the marble bar was gorgeous. There's even a speakeasy lounge downstairs. The bar seating was plentiful and comfortable. There is plenty of space for people to stand behind the bar or a high top tables enjoying happy hour after work. If you go at 4:30 or 5, it's a bit calmer as the after work crowd trickles in. And as the evening went on, it started to get more and more packed, and it became a really lively vibe. After my friend left for another function, I stuck around a little bit longer for a little solo dinner. I had a glass of Prosecco off the happy hour menu followed by a dirty martini, and I did request to look at their full dinner menu because there was a couple items that I wanted to try. I wanted to try the duck Ragu and halloumi cheese, both of which were absolutely fantastic. The halloumi cheese was perfectly grilled and flavorful, and the duck Ragu was very comforting. I highly recommend both dishes. I ended up chatting with a woman sitting next to me who happened to work with select apertivo, and next thing I know one of the bartenders handed me a lovely bright cocktail to try on the house. It was a refreshing bubbly Barlume spritz that I'll definitely have to get again next time. Overall, I had a really great time at Barlume. The service was excellent from the servers and the bartenders, and they were all very attentive, personable and friendly throughout the evening. I'll definitely be back for happy hour or dinner with friends!

    It's been a minute since we'd dined out (life on the other side of having a kid has been DIFFERENT…read morey'all) so we decided to go check Barlume out. Did you know this is where the Beecher's used to be?! RIP, I miss their Mac n cheese.... the vibe is completely different now (think extravagant Mediterranean vibes, it's very instagram-mable with the beautiful bar area). I had made a reservation for 5:30 (again, life with a baby is very different)- we arrived early but the staff were very gracious and were able to get us seated. They seated us in a side alcove area where they had cushioned seating, which was very helpful. What we Ordered: Drinks: Barlume Spritz and Hibiscus Mule (N/A cocktail)- drinks were good, nothing too special but we appreciated the cute stirrers Appetizer: Halloumi- grilled halloumi with roasted eggplant puree. The saltiness of the halloumi went so well with the creaminess of the eggplant. (Baby liked the eggplant puree too hah) Entrees: Lobster Arrabiatta and Duck Ragu and Truffle Pizza. My husband got the lobster arrabiatta and was raving about how delicious it was. He said it was the perfect level of spice. My duck ragu was served with busiate (a corkscrew shaped pasta) which I thought 'trapped' the sauce perfectly so you get a nice saucy bite each time. Pasta was perfectly al dente- my one gripe is that I felt the duck ragu was a bit too salty, which even managed to overpower the tomato flavor. We shared the truffle pizza, which came topped off with stracciatella, porcini mushrooms and shaved truffles. I liked the porcini mushrooms on the pizza, this was a first for me. For dessert (which we had to gobble down quickly because baby was starting to get fussy) we got the pistachio cake. SAVE SPACE IN YOUR STOMACH FOR THIS ONE!!! This was my favorite in the whole meal, the kataifi gives it that wonderful crumbliness and it went soooo well with the mango sorbet that's served with it. Recommend for a nice dinner with friends or a cool place to grab drinks! 4.5 stars

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    Boqueria Flatiron

    Boqueria Flatiron

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Have passed this place now for months. Seemed to be very lively. One evening I decided to stop…read more With no reservation I was seated at the bar - not a problem. The place was very busy and loud. After a while the bar tender finally acknowledged me. In the mean time I've made my selection. Cabernet Sauvignon, Garlic Shrimp, Seared Skirt Steak. One star off for serving Cabernet Sauvignon at room temperature. A full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly served at roughly 55°F to 65°F or 15°C to 18°C, not at 72ºF. The shrimps arrived first, cooked properly and quite tasty. The skirt steak was next. Although tasty it was on the chewy side. Compared to other Tapas bars, it's OK, I would return

    Three of us came here on Mother's Day for dinner with a reservation. We were greeted and seated…read morepromptly. First, the restaurant is very attractive on the inside. It's a small area with the tables pretty close together. We were given a table in the far corner, which was perfect for comfort and looking out at the restaurant. Two of us each ordered a glass of house wine, which were "ok." We opted for the Boqueria Experience, which is $65 per person and includes a variety of chef-selected tapas, a paella and an order of the restaurant's special JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA, which is described on the charcuterie menu as aged 48 months, with deep marbling, rich and nutty flavor. We enjoyed most of the tapas, including the potatoes, the beef/lamb balls, the salad and bruschetta. The croquettes were "ok" with the heavy aeoli masking some of the flavor. The seafood paella was good and was different from ones I've had in the past, with the caramelized layer on the bottom. Yum. Honestly, none of us was a big fan of the Jamon Iberico de Bellota. I'm sure it's special and luxurious, but we found it not to have much flavor. Frankly, it was a big disappointment for us. The service was beyond excellent. We were very pleased with the timing of the presentation of the meal, the superb water service and the general enthusiasm and pleasantness of the Staff. We will come back and try different items on the ala carte menu. I thought there would be more seafood and meat tapas offerings in the "Experience". Instead, it was a lot of cheese, vegetables, dates and bread. Although $65 per person likely was a good value for what we got, I think the tapas items were heavy on the lower cost tapas and that it wasn't a true top-of-the-line "Experience". A seafood dish or even a chicken dish (chicken wings) instead of one of the two croquette offerings would have helped.

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    Oscar Wilde

    Oscar Wilde

    3.8
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$
    Private events
    Free WiFi

    Went there for my 21st! Loved the decorations, felt really fun and interesting. There was a DJ…read moreplaying music, only complaint is that the music didn't really fit the vibe but I appreciated it anyway. Server was a sweetheart, really relaxed and didn't seem stressed or overworked, she was able to talk and not sprint around the restaurant. Food was delicious, didn't LOVE the broccoli-avocado appetizer, it felt bland but it was still a nice refreshing starter. Ordered the truffle gnocchi, AMAZING! So cheesy but not overwhelming. My mom ordered the beet salad. Not usually a fan of beets but I really loved the sauce (balsamic) and it was actually very good. I ordered all 3 mocktails and didn't have a complaint about any. Not overly sweet but not "dirty". Bathrooms are down a few hallways, not too hard to find tho. Overall, loved it. Definitely felt more like a bar than a restaurant.

    What a gorgeous bar to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend. I had just reread The Picture of…read moreDorian Gray with my book club so this was a fitting experience. The interior is beautiful, every corner is eye catching. They even have a screen that showcases his famous quotes. They have an extensive drink menu with themed cocktails. It was busy so things might get a bit delayed but the staff was nice. We ordered a bunch of cocktails. The Exile- This is a sweet and refreshing drink with raspberries, strawberries, vodka, and finished with greek mastiha mint. Secret Knock- This is a smoky drink with a bit of a bite. You get peach liqueur with cinnamon smoke, bitters, and yellowstone bourbon. Robbie's Reverie- This starts with violet gin, lemon, rhubarb, and tonic. Strong and citrusy. Devil's Kiss- You start with tempranillo, a little bit of strawberry apertif and orange liqueur, Finished with blackcurrant and brandy. Fruity with a kick. Great experience overall!

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    Opto

    Opto

    4.6
    (42 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Call me the wicked witch of the west bc I am blown away how delicious everything was! From what I…read moresaw on socials and Yelp, I knew Opto was gonna be good but idk, wasn't expecting it to be THAT good! Everything was so crisp, flavorful, clean and delicious!! We had a rez for 4 on Tuesday at 630p and we left around 1030p - we were there for almost 4 freakin hours bc the vibes, food and service was impeccable. We felt bad being one of the last to leave but it's a testament to how great this restaurant was. I'm sure we were only able to do that bc it was a Tuesday but even then, it was boppin in there - every seat was filled! It wasn't hard to get a rez for the week but idk about the weekend. Note: We had someone that was allergic to dairy and they were so accommodating with putting some things on the side and being clear about which dishes to avoid!! Here's what we got Feta butter: 10/10 mild yet deep and flavorful Gem salad: 10/10 crunchy, crispy, tangy, umami Melon: 10/10 the sweetest crunchiest melons I've ever had with the milky goodness of stracciatella Calamari: 10/10 when the dish came out I was hoping for a more tempura-y fry but this was somehow light and tempura-y yet had that that rustic Italianness and squid was perfectly cooked Branzino: 10/10 the crispiest saltiest skin with the perfectly cooked flaky meat YOM Ribeye: 100/10 PERFECT NO NOTES Limone: 10/10 so buttery and salty and cheesy with the parm Tomato Pasta: 9/10 They brought this out complimentary for us!! And made sure it was dairy free!!! We were blown!! The pasta was slightly too thick/al dente for me but the rest of the table loved it!! Herbed Carrots: 10/10 maple (?) glazed and so sweet and soft!! Almost tasted like a mix between a carrot and a yam Harry's Strawberry Shortcake: 100/10 DO NOT SKIP!! I wished I wasn't so full at the end bc this was AMAZING! It was deconstructed with a nice serving of whipped cream and poppy seeds on top - wowowowow perfectly slightly sweet and the shortbread in it was indescribable!!! The restaurant itself was bigger than you'd think walking in and from what I saw, was a great spot to accommodate 6-9 people! Can get a bit loud but vibes are bright all around it was giving amalfi coast ~ Can't wait to bring more of my friends here!!!

    Everything we ordered here was delicious and well-executed with each dish full of fresh flavor and…read morea great balance of ingredients. The Spanish charred octopus was my personal favorite so tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned. The limone pasta was also so good, bright and comforting with just the right amount of citrus. Overall, a very satisfying dining experience with standout dishes throughout.

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    Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)
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