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    Osteria Nando

    4.2 (269 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Scallops
    Celina C. N.

    Nando is the sweetest! We walked up and he greeted us at the door. Looking at the full patio I told him we had been hoping for a table outdoors. He said "give me a minute," and in just that time he and a couple of other guys brought out a table and 2 chairs and set us right up. So sweet! We ordered the seared scallops appetizer, and for entrees the Boeff Bourguignon and the Lamb chops. For drinks, the house martini and the cucumber basil martini. They initially brought me the cucumber basil sangria and I just thought they ran out of martini glasses so I didn't say anything...even though they served it on ice. I drank nearly half of it before asking Nando what it was. He said "what did you order?" When I told him he said "then we will give you cucumber basil martini!" When I asked again what was in my glass, he said "I don't know what that is but you did pretty good!" Oop. He generously comped me the martini. And also brought us Creme de Menthe when we finished our meals. So sweet. All in all, fantastic experience. Eclectic for sure. From an Osteria we expected Italian food but the menu was largely French. Yet the website describes the restaurant as Mediterranean and, indeed, they did serve us pita and tzatziki. The food was very good and the service was special. Thank you for a great night of dining. We hope to make it back soon.

    Pea Risotto
    Amanda W.

    I seriously don't know why I don't come to Osteria Nando more often! They have the best service and very accommodating and to top off, the food is delicious! We went with a group of 5 persons on a Friday night, and we had some accommodations that we needed, such as vegan options and catering to fully cooked dishes. Our main server, Davide was excellent in making sure we were taken care of! We ordered Octopus in tomato sauce, truffle fries (vegan! No cheese), eggplant hummus, escargot, chicken parm, braised short ribs, cauliflower vegan bowl, mushroom vegan bowl and the vegan ravioli. Wow! All of the dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious and on point! We all loved the bowls (obviously!) and the braised short ribs were major highlights. The chicken parm was delicious but the portion was so small. Not enough chicken parm and too much pasta. On top of it all, Davide gave us tiramisu and grappa to end our wonderful evening. Excellent vegan options and we will surely be back!

    Mike V.

    Osteria Nando is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like home. The food is consistently excellent -- fresh, thoughtful, and full of flavor. Whether you're going for a comforting bowl of pasta, perfectly cooked steak, or just something simple and satisfying, you can't go wrong. But what truly sets this place apart is the atmosphere, and that's thanks in large part to Rodrigo. He's not just a bartender -- he's the heartbeat of the place. Warm, funny, and always welcoming, he has a way of making everyone at the bar feel like they belong there. He remembers your name, your drink, your story. It's no surprise the bar fills up fast. Between the fantastic food, cozy setting, and Rodrigo's incredible hospitality, Osteria Nando is the kind of neighborhood spot you end up coming back to again and again -- not just for a meal, but for the feeling you leave with. Five stars, easily.

    Burrata
    Cyrus A.

    Osteria Nando leads with a pan-European tagline, boasting French, Italian, Mediterranean cuisine. Uhhh what? Food was decent. The burrata starter tasted fresh and wasn't over-garnished. The entrees, however, left something to be desired. The seafood risotto was rich with seafood, which was a nice contrast from some of the stingier seafood dishes in other restaurants. But overall, it was heavy without a lot of flavor. And the cacio e pepe was not especially noteworthy, outside of some pepper and LOTS of salt. Service was great, everyone was super attentive and friendly. The space itself feels a bit like an old Italian (and French? and Mediterranean?) restaurant, with dim lighting, dark wood furniture, and wine bottles lining the walls. Might be a nice choice for a dinner, but prepare for heavy dishes that won't necessarily stand out.

    Celebrating our friendship at Osteria!
    Mary B.

    Great brunch and wonderful service! Love the bar and Bloody Mary! I'll be back for dinner for sure!

    Nisha P.

    The perfect date night spot when you want one cuisine & your partner another! Deliciously Flavorful food matched with Impeccably attentive service. Set a cozy ambiance that makes an enjoyably memorable experience.

    Brussel sprouts hash
    Austin K.

    Pay in cash to avoid a 4% fee. Gratuity of 22% for our large party. The food was great and the service was great for our party of 16 or so for Easter brunch. They start you off with pita bread and a ranch like spread. I got a Brussel sprouts hash from the brunch menu - it was tasty and the potatoes were nicely seasoned as well. My friend got the salmon benedict which came with a spicy aioli that paired nicely with these potatoes even if they may not have been intended for it. I also sampled the seafood risotto (good) and the squid ink pacherri carbonara which may have been my favorite. It is a small portion but filling due to the creaminess. Most of us also got dessert. The Paris brest filling was nutty and tasty although I'm not the biggest fan of eclairs. The chocolate souffle was gooey and the ricotta pistachio cake was delicate with moist cake layers that will appeal to those who doesn't want anything too sweet. Will come back again to try more things.

    Steak Au Poivre
    Jeffry P.

    Picture this: you just spent your whole Saturday at the MET, and you and your friends are starving. It's 7:30 pm (prime dinner time) and you made no dinner reservations. The restaurant you were originally gonna go to just gave you a 90 minute wait. You're searching for another restaurant to go to, and your friend finds an upper scale Italian place across the street. You go "Well, what other options do we have?" And you decide to check it out. That was the situation me and my two buddies were in last night. We were tired, hungry, and kinda demoralized. So when we walked into Osteria Nando and were seated right away (despite it being a busy Saturday night) we knew we were in for a treat. Service was beyond impeccable. Despite it being a packed dinner service, my party and I didn't have to wait long for service. Our server was friendly and charismatic, and we honestly felt right at home despite not knowing this place existed 15 minutes before. Food and drinks came out quickly, and they were perfect. We ordered the Steak au poivre and lobster ravioli, alongside a few cocktails. The steak was cooked beautifully and seasoned to perfection. Even the fries were seasoned well. The lobster ravioli was to die for, and the server even brought over some shredded parmigiana. The drinks were a bit on the stronger side, which can be a plus or minus depending on your taste. And to top it all off, our serve brought us a tiramisu on the house! It was delicious of course. I'm not sure when I'll be on the upper east side again, but when I do come by that neck of the woods, Osteria Nando will definitely be one of my stops for the day.

    Madeline A.

    Don't let the scaffolding fool you! This place is an underrated gem on the UES! We loved our dinner here and highly recommend it! I made a reservation on Yelp for 6 people for a Sunday evening. We arrived, there were a few other tables and we were happily greeted by Justin who took great care of our party. I ordered the beef bourgeon and it was AMAZING! It was served in a gigantic iron skillet and fell apart! The sauce was incredible and it wasn't too salty! My boyfriend had the homemade pasta with short ribs which he loved! Other delicious dishes at our table were the lemon burrata ravioli in truffle cream sauce (small portion but delicious), the filet mignon (biggest filet I've seen served for the price point) and the lobster special with squid ink pasta! We were able to relax and casually enjoy our meal in the intimate setting. We ordered a bottle of wine but they had tons of great cocktails too! At the end, Justin brought out a complimentary piece of tiramisu for me since we were celebrating my birthday and allowed us to try a glass of red wine that he recommended! Overall, I was so impressed by this spot! I'd highly recommend the food and the atmosphere for a casual date night, special occasion dinner or just a night out! They have happy hour and late night deals on martinis after 9pm. There's not many places that I leave wanting to definitely return, but this is one of them!

    Pappardelle Short Ribs Ragu Special
    Gregg R.

    This place was absolutely delicious and the service was great. You MUST ask for Justin. He is very personable and had a smile on his face the whole time. The restaurant has a bar when you first walk in and then multiple tables inside. I went there for a birthday dinner. I got the short rib ragu with homemade pasta. The pasta was perfectly cooked and ragu was fantastic. Of course I wish the portion was bigger but that's because it was that good. My girlfriend got the beef bourguignon which is their specialty dish. This is a must get dish. The short rib was fall apart and no fatty pieces. While we did not order dessert, Justin still gave the birthday girl a slice of tiramisu which was extremely nice. He also gave the table a free half bottle of wine. I will definitely be coming back here!

    Rolanda B.

    I ate at this place for the first time a couple of days ago and I was impressed. They had a variety of options for all tastes and a really attentive staff. I ordered the fish and it was super crispy, seasoned and flavorful. Osteria Nando also has low lights and would be a great date night option. it gets four stars because their happy hour doesn't include food options, and my fish, although delicious, did have some bones. It's also not the restaurant's fault, but their is huge unsightly scaffolding taking aways from the look of the restaurant. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would definitely eat there again.

    Isabel P.

    This place was welcoming, warm, beautifully decorated, and delicious. The service was friendly and wonderful, and the food went beyond my expectations. The sauce on the mussels was like nothing I'd ever tasted! The fresh pasta was well made, but the seafood risotto was my favorite of the night! Thoroughly enjoyed and will come back!

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    Went yesterday party of 7 people I work with every dish was delicious service was excellent definitely going back great hidden gem

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    Do you have a happy hour?

    Hi Heather. Thanks for reaching out. During the weekdays we do a Golden Hour drinks (sangrias, wine, beer, house cocktails) and tapas special. Usually from 3-6. Summer hours can vary and extend into lunch. Look forward to seeing you!

    Is outdoor seating still open? Is there heating? From the pictures, the tables look really close together

    As of late Nov/early Dec, yes there is still covered outdoor seating and they do have portable heaters that they can bring to your table.

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    4.2(140 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City
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    Every time I venture here, I leave w/ my limbs hurting and happy…read more Super dope spot that's a little snug but you will find enough room to shake ya groove thing. ALWAYS make a reservation. As I said it's a snug spot. Definitely make reservs if you want a table. After a certain age I realized I may need a seat. LOL. If you like old school hip-hop, R&B, salsa, soul, funk...This is your spot. You may see me there.

    The Record Room is EVERYTHING you see on social media and more. My experience exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The ambiance nice, cozy, and intimate The drinks are worth every penny The music was not too loud and I went on a night (Thursday) that I knew alllll the music and could sing along And service was on point. Two things you should know before going. The first they are a stickler on punctuality. You need to be on time for your reservation if not you will lose it. In addition they will send you about 5 reminders leading up to your visit. The last one being 30 minutes before your arrival. In addtion you only have 90 minutes at a table . And when the 90 minutes over.... its over, however you are welcome to stand. The second thing, this is not a let's get lit hookah kind of spot. Very GROWN and mature. You sing along with the people next to you ...you vibe. This is great for a person who wants a nice lounge vibe, great drinks, great music, and mellow crowd. It goes without saying....I WILL BE BACK!!!!!

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    R40 - Steak

    R40

    4.4(239 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City
    •$$$

    Came back to R40 to finally try their dinner menu, and overall it was super delicious! Just a…read moreheads-up that portions are on the smaller side, we came with a group of 6, but this spot feels much better suited for groups of 2 to 4. Tuna Tartare ($28) | 5/5: this was refreshing with a delicious citrusy tang Arugula Pesto Gnocchi ($26) | 4.5/5: Loved this! The gnocchi was thinly sliced and cooked perfectly, and the zucchini slices were a highlight. Arroz Negro ($24) | 4.5/5: Rich and creamy with a great depth of squid ink flavor. The crispy fried calamari topped it off nicely. Calabrian Pork Ragu ($26) | 4.25/5: Had a slight gamey note, but overall a solid pasta dish Skirt Steak ($60) | 4.25/5: R40 is known for their steaks, and this was definitely way better than the dry aged, though I've had better before. El Classico Empanada ($8) | 4.25/5: Loved how meaty, flaky, and savory this was. Crab & Shrimp Empanada ($9) | 4/5: Appreciated how large the empanada was, but it could've used more crab and shrimp filling Red Snapper ($56) | 4/5: Perfectly cooked fried snapper, loved that it was boneless and easy to share 30-Day Dry-Aged NY Strip ($96) | 3/5: Pretty disappointing for a dry-aged steak. It felt overcooked for medium-rare and was quite tough/rough.

    First off the ambiance is vibey and cute for a date night. I love the open concept with the…read morekitchen. And the service is just ayce!! The staff and everyone was just INCREDIBLE. So personable and friendly. Between each course (appetizer, main, dessert) they clean ur table and gave fresh utensils and plates. Which I feel is a rare thing to do (at least back at home in CA). Now the food, AMAZING. We've been here in NY and had our fair share of vibey restaurants and hole in the walls. But this place serves vibes and actually lives up to the food. Usually you get one or the other but man I would def come back!! Check the pics for the food (: cheers!

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    Jungly

    Jungly

    3.9(96 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City

    Whenever we plan work events, I usually take lead. For this particular outing, our entire team was…read morelooking to hold a celebration for achieving a major milestone. The biggest question then became, where to go? We needed a place that was relatively easy to get to that would hold close to 100 people. Jungly was a contender for several reasons - it's location, size, vibe, and menu all seemed to check off. It also helped that I had done business with the owner previously at one of his other spots. It seemed like the natural choice, so I went ahead with the booking. Jungly is located in LIC - it's a pretty convenient spot as its close to the LIRR and the subway. Parking can be a challenge, but luckily I found a spot only a block away. The space itself is nicely set up - walking in you're immediately greeted by the bar area with dining areas both to the left and the right. Due to our size, they closed the place to the public and we were able to freely roam the bar area and one of the dining rooms. In addition to standard tables, they have some lounge space and high tops by the bar. The vibe is somewhat modern - a black/grey color scheme paired with neon and golds. It looks like the space could easily be converted to a club-like atmosphere. Since we were here for a private event, the food was set up buffet style - we chose three apps, four mains, and two sides. Ultimately, for apps we chose pita bread with dips, steak tacos, and shrimp tacos. For mains we chose fried chicken sliders, smashed beef sliders, cacio e pepe, and roasted chicken. For sides, we got fries and Brussels sprouts. In general, all of the food was tasty; the strongest dishes were the tacos, fries, and the chicken tacos. The tacos were generously filled, the fries were the crispy skin style, and the chicken sliders were nice and crispy. The weakest for me was the cacio e pepe - not much flavor and just not really a standout IMO. My communication with management to set up the event were a little staccato, though in the end everything worked out. For the most part, my communication with them was consistent in the days leading up to the event. Service the night of the event was overall good - they were very accessible but I found that they could have replenished the food a little faster in response to the rate it was being taken from the buffet. The bar, on the other hand, was great - both in service and variety of liquor available. Overall, we had a great event at Jungly. They were professional, fair, and delivered on the goods. I would definitely consider hosting another event there, or dine here on my own.

    Went there yesterday for brunch and it was pretty empty. Joined my friends at the table and it took…read moreus awhile before the waiter came to check on us. It was crazy that they only had 1 waiter to handle everything, they should've at least had 2. We placed our orders and he was pleasant and apologized for being slow. The music was good, it wasn't loud, we were able to have conversations and not yell; it's a pretty place. Was a bit disappointed at their "buffet" it's your basic continental breakfast, it wasn't worth it. The steak and eggs was delicious.

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    4747 LIC - Here you will see the crab and lettuce the French toast and the Burrata ...

    4747 LIC

    4.3(95 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City

    Had a really pleasant dinner at 4747 LIC. The food was delicious and the vibe was great. We sat…read moreoutside and enjoyed the nice weather, which made the experience even better. Our server was polite, though I wish they checked in on us a bit more--but it didn't take away from the overall atmosphere. We ordered the clams with white sauce from the specials--absolutely on point, and the toasted bread gave it an extra kick. We also tried the lobster roll, which was a bit pricey, but still very good. The Branzino we had was also fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a great night out with a couple of drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    Came here with a friend for weekend brunch. They do have $28 bottomless mimosas but we don't drink…read moremuch so deferred from it but probably something to consider if you like mimosas. We got a few things and felt like they were mostly just ok. Not bad! But not the best we have ever had. The French toast was covered with a healthy amount of whipped cream. Sweet but on the denser side - not very airy. The burrata was nice. My friend seemed to like it a lot especially with the red wine reduction. I think it was fine. The lobster roll was also fine. The lobster pieces seemed to be on the tougher side. Overall, convenient and nice spot for brunch if you're in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it, but the service is nice and relatively quick at least when we were here. You can opt to sit in our outside.

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    Shaken not Stirred  - Saturday-Sunday 12-4pm

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    4.2(63 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Upper East Side

    Great cocktails! Great menu, very nice experience. Really kool bartenders and beautiful crowd,…read morelovely place.

    Not only does this place have a creative title that makes you shake with curiosity, the drinks were…read moremade so swiftly with an appealing decoration. For instance, my first drink was named Red Velvet, and it has a piece of dried beef jerky on it with one giant ice cube. It had a beet as an ingredient but it tasted interesting and smooth. I came here with two of my coworkers and they also enjoyed their butter old fashioned, decorated with a dark chocolate piece of candy, and trix on you (white pale drink) that was creamy to the taste. Between our rounds of cocktails, we also ordered some spicy popcorn shrimp (not pictured) that came fast and hot. it was fresh and they provided us chopsticks which was interesting. The waiters were quite attentive and they were checking in on us quite constantly but not too much that it felt like they were asking us to leave. The second round of drinks was also captivating to the eye. My second cocktail was called lavender mist that was in a tall narrow glass that had foam on top with a bird couple design that I thought was adorable. It was fun to drink the foam around it and it had bits of fruit in it as well. It was much fruitier than the first drink but I wasn't mad about it. I wanted to note that the drinks menu were divided by "types" such as "medium flavor, light flavor, etc so that you know exactly what you're ordering with the ingredients clearly listed along with the designs of what the drinks are going to look like. The atmosphere was lively with a mix of classy. I would come back again to try the sushi rolls! I didn't get a chance.

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