And we always return to Petrarca! This family-owned Italian restaurant shines with love and passion in every dish. Owner's dedication to hospitality is unmatched. John and Bruno, our servers, were attentive and friendly. Food is divine! Authentic Italian flavors, impressive presentation, and generous portions. What sets Petrarca apart is the genuine family touch and all the amazing wines! Our go-to spot in NYC! Highly recommended. read more

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My go to for business lunches in Tribecca. Service is very good and some of my favorites are the salmon, pear Gorgonzola salad, calamari and pasta dishes. Relatively reasonable prices and cozy atmosphere. read more

OMG. This is the gem of all gems. This now tops my list as the greatest homemade pasta in NY. This is not your usual mediocre overpriced Tribeca spot. This is outstanding and I'm telling everyone! Get the homemade bolognese pasta and/or the lasagna and you'll taste flavors you've never tasted outside of Italy. Generous outdoor seating on a warm night has you feeling like you're in Florence. Cannot wait to come back for their desserts and more of their homemade pastas and fluffy bread. 5 stars!!!!! read more

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Met friends for dinner there last night and was again very happy with my meal. The bread was warm, flaky, and yummy, and was served with olive oil. We went through at least 2 baskets among three of us. I had the chicken parm which was a huge portion accompanied by a LOT of spaghetti with red sauce. One friend had the lasagna and she and I went halves on our dishes. I really enjoyed the lasagna too. The third dinner had two appetizers -- the eggplant parmesan (which was basically enough to be a main dish by itself) and the beef braseola. I tasted and enjoyed both, but of the various options, the lasagna was my favorite. We had ice cream and zabaglione/berries for our desserts, and all were excellent. The service was friendly. This is a comfortable neighborhood Italian option. read more

Two stars- only because we came here on Christmas Eve and there were no special seafood dinners. They lacked the mix of shrimp, mussels and other traditional entrees that Italians feast on during the holidays. The calamari was a great appetizer - not too oily and a great sauce to accompany the flavor. The waiters are accommodating and attentive - they can make certain dishes to order, but the menu here overall isn't that plentiful or selective. It's a lovely atmosphere that's quiet and a perfect location downtown. Their wines are also great - their house wine suits any meal. It would just be great to have more selection and specials on the menu. read more

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Wonderful birthday dinner. Attentive service and the food was excellent. I had mentioned it was my wife's birthday and when we ordered desert, here's came on a special birthday plate replete with a candle! Silly thing but it was appreciated. Very easy to get here via subway from my hotel up near Central Park read more

Good service but they don't have a cocktail menu - and when you ask for one they just say "we have a full bar" and charge ridiculously expensive prices! Be transparent in your pricing. read more

Wanted to take a night off & craving pasta...who knew delicious white sangria would accompany the cravings?!!! . Turkey polpette pasta for me & my wife had the orecchiette with broccoli rabe & shrooms. The decor is simple (booth and chair seating) & comfortable with gentle music for ambiance. Every service staff member wore smiles only bettered by the genuine interest in our satisfaction. The entire staff is exceptional. They were also careful to respect our quiet, private dinner for two. Petrarca is a terrific restaurant that folks forget about...don't! It's SO good! read more

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This is our second time there and both times have been a disappointment. The service and atmosphere are fine. The problem is that the pastas are over-cooked. The first time we went my pasta noodles were way past al dente. Last night I ordered lasagna and while the flavors were good, the dish was over-cooked. In a word, mush. The bite quality of baby food comes to mind. My companion ordered a fish special. Panga. Our server said it was similar to sole which sounded good as she likes sole. This fish didn't taste particularly good to her. Turns out Panga is farm raised Vietnamese catfish according to Google. I thought it was okay. We brought it home for the dog. The bread and olive oil were very good. read more

We had a great dinner at Petrarca. I ordered the squid ink pasta with seafood and I was more than happy. Large portion with perfectly cooked seafood. Love the ambiance and the relaxed setting. We will definitely be back. read more

A solidly decent Italian spot in the neighborhood. We stumbled in on a Sunday evening and got seated pretty easily. Extensive wine selection, our Italian bottle was just ok. We split the chick park and carbonara - both were good! Not the best we've had but hit the spot. If you're nearby and feeling Italian this is a solid spot. read more

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Great food, sweet atmosphere, perfect dining experience. Staff was super friendly and funny. I cried when I finished my meal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Superb pasta - new approach to arugula- light pasta and brilliant broached pears! If only recipes were in NYT recipe list! Amazing food worth every bite beyond Italian experience! Try sage butternut squash, black seafood pasta, arugula salad and pochaed pears. These will never be the same again! Great service in well lit big room w amazing wine selection read more

Medium sized, dimly lit Italian spot in Tribeca lined with wine bottles and jars of preserved lemons. The service has been fabulous before and has also been just fine but the food is why I return! Fabulous chicken parm and the butternut squash ravioli is a dish I crave weekly. Coffee crème brulee is light and delicious. read more

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This family-run spot is nothing short of excellent, in all categories a restaurant can be rated on The ambiance is warm and sets the scene for good conversation. Upon entering you are greeted by welcoming faces and a team that is passionate about Italian dishes. Rafael, our server, was passionate and knowledgeable. The flavors are deep and nostalgic, like you're eating Sunday dinner at your grandmothers. We ordered the beet salad, a tomato soup special, fettuccine bolognese, veal scaloppini and a pappardelle eggplant special my dad has not stopped talking about. All of which paired with red wine, negronis and a poached pear with rich vanilla ice cream. My father who grew up with his mothers Italian cooking and frequently travels to Italy said "this is truly the best pasta I've ever had." read more

My favorite restaurant in the whole wide world. Everything is perfect - food, drinks, staff, owners. I come back again and again

What a wonderful neighborhood gem of an Italian restaurant! We were walking back to The Roxy and happened to pass by and the approachable yet intriguing menu caught our eye. Our daughter ate the entire pizza by herself and we split the special appetizers of burrata and spec and the prosciutto and melon. The meats were sliced so delicately and thinly that they melted in our mouths. We then had the risotto and mushrooms. It was so good we did not get a chance to take a picture, earthy and al dente. We will be coming back! Service was top notch too! read more

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Solid Italian restaurant with good ambiance and lots of indoor and outdoor seating in TriBeCa. Easy to make a reservation on OpenTable, too. The mozzarella app and fettuccine bolognese pasta I ate was delicious. read more

I couldn't wait to recommend this place. Spoke to one of the sons of the chef who works there and was very kind and knowledgeable about the food. The burrata was perfectly creamy and the vinaigrette extract was perfect to add. The carrot and ginger soup was well- balanced. The eggplant Parmesan was perfect. Branzino was fresh and well cooked. Romantic seating area and relatively quiet. Give this place a chance! read more

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This was the perfect spot for arrival-day dinner. Jet-lagged and hungry, I walked around the corner from my hotel and saw this gem -- a welcoming sight through the big windows. I was seated by myself and treated right away to sparkling water, excellent bread, and attentive service. Try any of their pastas -- they are delicious, delicately layered in flavor, and a joy with a good glass of wine. read more

Wine selection mediocre, food mid, dessert worse than airport lounge. Tables reserved for phantom customers! read more

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This place is not good it's not worth the 4.5 starts it somehow miraculously has on Apple Maps. I'm confused, we are from NJ where the Italian food is abundant, this is low on the totem pole. The penne was extremely al-dente overly hard. The vodka sauce taste overly tangy. It was really not great. Very dissatisfying. 10/10 would NOT recommend. read more

Petrarca Cucina E Vino - This is very basic Italian food at best. Really disappointing. 10/10 would NOT recommend! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

First timer and did not disappoint. Great service, prompt and polite. Provided overview of recommendations and each thing I ordered hit! You can tell the noodles and sauce are homemade, just so delicious. read more

Such a quaint, personalized experience! The food was GREAT and the owner/manager came by and checked on everyone. It only has about 10 tabletops so the service was the best! read more

Food was fresh and delicious. The waiter's recommendation were exactly what we needed and wanted. The ambiance was very intimate although it was a full house on a Saturday night. read more

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Excellent Italian food. Impeccable attentive service. Great wine list. Friendly convivial ambiance. Reasonable prices. A gem.

Every dish tasted homemade. Feels like eating in an old family run Italian restaurant and I believe it is. So refreshing to find in trendy Tribeca. We eat here every time we are in NYC. Pastas are delicious. Extensive Italian wine list. Something in every price range. read more

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Completely overpriced. $26 for an individual tomato and mozzarella pizza that barely feeds one person. Eggplant parmesan was cold in the middle. Won't be going back. Best part was the bread. read more

Settled on the corner in a nice walking neighborhood with delicious food is all you can ask for. Great ambience, cozy, not too loud with attentive and polite staff. We are visiting for the weekend and based on the previous reviews, we decided to dine here last night. So glad we did!!! Our appetizers, watermelon salad (must try!!!!), beef carpaccio and charcuterie have put us in happy place :) We also had gnocchi and butternut squash ravioli. The pasta is homemade and delicious. We ended up talking to one of the owners, who was very pleasant and learned it's a family that runs the restaurant and they poured their hearts in to it. If I could give 6 stars this place would get it. Truly a gem! read more

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I came in here early on a Saturday night (around 5pm). It was pretty empty when i showed up, but more groups arrived during the time i was there. I ordered a glass of wine and the lasagna. I wasn't a fan of the bread basket (the bread was a bit burnt). However, the lasagna was amazing! read more

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Wow. Best eggplant parm n chicken parmigiana! Yes please This is a must. The meat sauce is some of the best ever had! read more

Petrarca Cucina E Vino - Eggplant. Razor thin. Yes please - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wonderful Italian bistro. Great wine list. Friendly service. Food is amazing. Not cheap. The room is small but very nice with lots of windows and comfortable tables. read more

Food poisoning from seafood pasta - just please be careful. Most items were great but could tell there was something off with clams / mussels. read more

Stopped in for lunch on the spur of the moment, mid week, and they had a table available. Two tops are a bit too close to each other for my liking, but it's NYC, so I understand. The menu is solid with something for everyone, and don't hesitate to share a dish with your companion if that's your style. Tasty, crusty bread served with olive oil after you order. Food made to order, so be patient. Definitely try the tortellini en brodo (a flavorful Tuscan broth soup). Cute, simple interior with pleasant service. Give it a try! read more

The pear and Gorgonzola salad was perfection. The vibes are nice and service is very friendly. Nice for a date night. Would go back.

Wonderful from the welcoming service to the warm atmosphere, and the food was delicious! read more

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We visited the restaurant after a Broadway show. Food was very good. Specials were great.

The best lasagna I've ever had. The homemade noodles made all the difference in the world. Not heavy & gloppy. Service was not rushed. Comfortable atmosphere. Only one complaint: the chairs are terribly uncomfortable for sitting in for a meal. My back was killing me afterwards. read more

Worst Italian food ever. My linguine was mushy. The mussel and clams were not fresh. It tasted rotten. The lasagnas was inedible. It was soggy and mushy. The fried calamari was the smallest order from a cheap looking diner ever. There were probably 8 pieces of calamari, I ordered wine and my wine glass was filled with lint. Customer service, none. Terrible. I told the waiter my pasta was over cooked and he looked at me and took the plate back into the kitchen. No apology, no explanation, no nothing. I do not recommend this place. How do you mess up Italian food? I have no idea, but if you don't want mushy rotten food, stay away! This food is disrespectful to feed anyone. read more

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Stumbled upon here while walking down Church Street. Decided to stop here because they had a lot of outdoor seating. Great wine menu though I had been drinking beer earlier in the day so I stuck with another beer. A bunch of tables including us were lounging and the wait staff was quite patient and did not rush us away. One restroom which is gender neutral. read more