We brought a group of friends for a pre-theater dinner here and walked away ecstatic over the…read morefreshness of their ingredients and the wonderful flavors we had just experienced. Nicole, our server, was a patient and gracious host as she guided us through the menu and answered our questions. She explained that everything on the menu is locally sourced and the farm sources are listed on a board displayed in the dining room. Truly farm to table! Even the wines are all from NY State. (I was especially happy to see the Wolffer Estate Rose from Long Island on the wine list.) We started with several appetizers: deviled eggs (with pesto, carrots, garlic and duck prosciutto); oven-roasted chicken wings (chili maple glaze and homemade ranch sauce) and local burrata (with herbed breadsticks, basil walnut pesto, aged balsamic and cherry tomatoes). Each app was a flavor explosion that brought smiles all around our tables. The entrees continued hitting all the right notes. Their wood fired meatloaf, made from Hudson Vally beef and stuffed with kale, vegetables, herbs and blue cheese, is unlike any you've ever had and may keep you from ever having meatloaf anywhere else. The wood roasted cod picatta (white wine reduction with asparagus & cherry tomatoes served in a small skillet) was amazingly moist and flavorful. The maple marshmallow s'mores was a decadent way to end our great meal there. The restaurant is deep and narrow, but cozy and welcoming, with staff that is talented and friendly. We want to come back and try more items on the menu, including pizza and their short ribs.

The secret to standing out is having a great website and outstanding Yelp reviews--and that's…read moreexactly what led us to The Marshal. We made reservations for a family dinner while visiting New York, and I'm so glad we did. This charming, cozy restaurant is very narrow, and even though they've made great use of every inch of space, seating is definitely limited. One of the first things I noticed was that many tables were sharing dishes family-style. Personally, I think that's the best way to experience The Marshal. The plates tend to be on the smaller side, so ordering a few dishes to share lets everyone sample more of the menu. The food was excellent. We started with the deviled eggs and the burrata salad, and both were delicious. I ordered the cod, which had incredible flavor, although the portion felt a bit small for the price. My husband had one of the pizzas and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The restaurant was packed during our visit, so the service reflected a busy evening--but in the best way. The staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. We never felt forgotten, and every time someone stopped by, they made sure we had everything we needed. The only thing worth mentioning is how incredibly close the tables are. They actually have to pull the table out so you can sit down because there's only a few inches between neighboring tables. We definitely became part of the conversations happening on both sides of us! I understand why they've chosen to maximize seating, but if you're looking for an intimate, private dinner, it's something to keep in mind. Overall, we had a wonderful evening. The food, atmosphere, and friendly service far outweighed the tight seating, and we wouldn't hesitate to return the next time we're in New York.

Made a reservation here for a Friday night for dinner and had a great time!!! The restaurant is…read morehuge, and there's a really nice bar as well. Our server was awesome and funny, and she even gave us a free cocktail that the bartender mistakenly made. The decor is lovely as well. There's a bathroom on the ground level and more down a set of stairs. The food was delicious. For our party of four, we ordered: - Pizza Bianca (basically foccacia) - 3/5, not a dish I would order again since it didn't really do anything for me. I like my focaccia fluffier - Side of Roasted Asparagus (Asparagi) - 5/5, perfectly salted. Ate so much of this. - Side of Broccoli Rabe (Cime di Rapa) - 4/5, it was fine but I def preferred the asparagus. - Chitarra ai gamberi e limone - 5/5, soooo good. So simple but delicious. - Tiramisu - 5/5, also delicious and cute it comes in like a coffee cup. It was also cute that the restaurant staff put a candle in it and sang to our friend for her birthday. I also requested a mocktail, and the bartender made a delicious cucumber spritz. All in all, I had a great dinner and would love to return!

I reunited with my friend for happy hour dinner which ends at 9pm. Ambiance was nice. We sat at the…read morebar and ordered fried calamari and a Spritz. Both items hit the spot. We also ended up ordering dinner. I ordered the black truffle pasta which hit the spot after consuming two different spritzes. My friend got the salmon, unfortunately she did not like her dish and exchanged it for a shrimp salad. To end the night I ordered a tiramisu. Service was great but when we got our check I personally felt tested when I saw the price of my cocktails. Both spritzes were initially priced a regular non-happy hour prices so that was resolved prior to payment. Verify that the check was correct because the system is not perfect. Great spot for extended happy hour.

I love the food and the service! The restaurant is very nice, and is in a great location!read more

I was super impressed with this place, especially since my wife is celiac. From the warm welcome…read moreand immediate seating to the cozy vibe, everything was on point. The hostess (manager? owner?) sat us right away, and our waitress came over immediately to walk us through the menu and our options. We started with the fried zucchini, which was a great call thin, crispy, and flavorful, with a marinara dip that didn't disappoint. For mains, my wife had the lasagna and I got the chicken parm with bucatini, both gluten free. Not just "good for gluten free" genuinely great by any standard. The chicken was thin with cheese baked almost crispy on top. Amazing. And I'm not even a lasagna person, but hers won me over too. To drink, we had some kind of spritz that we both loved enough to order twice. Our waitress was fantastic, but honestly the whole staff was in sync different people kept stopping by to check on us without ever feeling intrusive. They even offered to hold our leftovers in the fridge for us to pick up later, but we knew we wouldn't make it back after our concert. 10000% will be back.

Came in for dinner with my bestie after work one evening. We didn't have a reservation but we were…read moreable to be seated right away. This place is small but cozy. We ordered the Linguine Casalinga and Pappardelle ai Funghi. The portions were perfect to share between the 2 of us without having to take home leftovers. The flavor rich but not too heavy. We recommend giving this place a try!

Went to Biricchino on a Thursday night to have dinner with my sis. She's raved of this place and so…read moreI know I had to give it a try. We went in with no reservation and was seated rather quickly since it was the begin of dinner (530pm). The restaurant had a dimmed light vibe and open brick walls. The waitress was nice and took our drink order quickly as we took time to figure out what we wanted to eat. We had several dishes and all were so tasty. For apps we had Prosciutto with melon and Prosciutto with tomato, mozz and basil. The Prosciutto was so fresh and the melons were actually sweet. The star of the night was the mushroom pasta. The pasta was made from scratch and you could tell by the texture. It was so tasty. The cream sauce and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. My sis had the stuffed pasta and that was also really good. Unfortunately, I was full and couldn't get desert but I will be going back to try some more things. If you're by MSG and want some yummy Italian food, definitely stop by!

Great restaurant!! Great service. Great Caesar salad. Great pasta. Amazing atmosphere.read more

While there is nothing that seems inherently 'Sicilian' about this restaurant, they do serve some…read morevery tasty Italian fare. We started with the vegetarian meatballs - made with eggplant, covered with cheese and sauce - they were flavorful and a great way to start the meal. The menu includes the favorites, two of which we ordered. I had the Carbonara - very good, though I do tend to like my guiancale cooked a little more crispy the sauce was quite good. My girlfriend had the Linguine with clams, which she very much enjoyed. Eating inside, the atmosphere gave a somewhat authentic Italian feel - service was appropriately attentive - no rush, but things arrived in a manner that was timely, but suggested that care was taken in preparing our meals. The price of the meal was a bit high - an iced tea is $5 and a plate of pasta or appetizer is pushing $25-30, so I wouldn't eat here every day, but I will certainly keep this place in mind for future trips to the city.

Fabulous brunch. Try their famous pancakes, which can also…read morebe shared as a dessert!!! All the food is truly quite delicious!

L'Amico in the Eventi Hotel used to be a restaurant that I would frequent, but it had been at least…read moreten years since my last visit. (In fact, I had a review drafted from back then still pending on Yelp.) However, I was recently looking for a dinner place in the area and was thrilled to see that it was one of the rare hotel restaurants that had managed to sustain any economic fluctuations. We decided to dine there and see if it was as good as I had remembered. Their Sixth Avenue parklet was abuzz and their interior dining room was similarly crowded. Clearly, the restaurant had maintained its "cool" factor. I walked into the bustling space and over to the welcoming hostess who got us settled at a cozy table near the warm, open kitchen. We were then greeted by our engaging server, Baird, who was an absolute delight throughout our meal. We decided to order a few dishes to share, starting with the Grilled Octopus appetizer. The long, pillowy tendrils had been lightly grilled without a heavy char. The octopus was served over fingerling potatoes that had been mashed with cured olives and served with a red pepper aioli on the side. The mixture of the brininess and spiciness was very interesting and delicious. Next, we sampled the Seafood Agnolotti, one of the restaurant's most hyped dishes. The delicate dumplings encased a flavorful seafood mixture that was flavorful but oddly cool in temperature. The agnolotti did not seem like they were previously frozen or anything, but appeared to have cooled while waiting for the appropriately warm toppings of real seafood and wilted spinach to be added to the bowl. The chunks of Maine lobster, jumbo lump crabmeat, rock shrimp, and bay scallops were fresh and tender. Our main course procession concluded with the Ora King Salmon, which was supposed to be prepared "medium", but came to our table with a bright orange, gooey center. We wound up sending it back to the kitchen for additional cooking, though it returned too overdone and a little dry. It was plated over a large portion of black lentils and shaved spring onions in a heirloom carrot sauce. It was an even balance of earthy and fishy flavors. We were pretty full by that time, but decided that we would look at the dessert menu for fun. Well, it certainly was entertaining, because everything sounded delicious. We wound up splitting the Sicilian Pistachio Torta, which consisted of two layers of pistachio cake with some sort of cool, white cream filling that might have been vanilla ice cream. The rim of the cake was encased with crushed nuts and had a topping of overripe, diced strawberries in sugar syrup. The cake was just lightly sweetened, which we liked, but the scoop of pistachio gelato that came with it was pretty sugary. Overall, we did enjoy it and found that it satisfied our needs to end on a sweet note. Being back in the L'Amico dining room brought back a lot of memories, including those of similarly excellent historical experiences. The restaurant was one to always keep at the back of my mind for when I wanted a taste of the familiar, rather than trying something new.

After my wife's hair appointment, I made reservations for Saturday brunch at Mark's off Madison…read more Now Mark's has been on my radar for a while. They make a lasagna that looks insane and a burger that's equally off the charts. Well all bets were off when we saw the brunch menu. We have reservations and were seated at a quiet table. It's a beautiful fall Saturday afternoon. I'd like to sit outside off Madison (see what I did there?) but my wife has a new doo. We're looking over the menu and zero on Straussie's Smoked Fish Platter. House cured lox, Nova, Sable and Whitefish salad?? We ordered two Aperol Spritz's to get the party started. Do you know how you go to a Chinese restaurant and they put noodles on the table? Well MoM puts out bagels for the table. Such a baller move Mark! The smoked fish, we have never had sable this high quality before. It was smoky, buttery and just melt in your mouth delicious. The white fish salad and nova, slayed as well! We left the restaurant feeling so good! Imagine what the lasagna tastes like? Mark, we shall return. 10 Yelp stars.

I attended a business lunch at Mark's Off Madison. The space is cozy but elegant. They do make the…read moreeffort to fit as many tables as they can in that space that when it's packed, it can be difficult to sit back to back with someone behind you at another table. The first time I sat at the table, my faculty advisor said, "You HAVE to try the Lasagne Della Nonna!" I said "Really?" Then she played me an Instagram video on how it's prepared (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpGKkCigKnb/?igsh=MXQ4cG5tMm5peDh6dA==). My mouth was watering after watching the video, so I ordered it. When the plate arrived, the Lasagna was covered in a beautiful sauce that radiated a beautiful orange color and smelled incredibly seasoned. The sauce was generously applied to the large portion. The Lasagna was savory, but the addition of cream to the sauce added an almost slight sweetness to it. If they sold jars of that sauce, I would buy it, because I am convinced that it is THE best Lasagna I have ever had in my life! I felt bad telling my hubby that at first because he is known for making lasagna; but then I brought him home a slice, and I quickly made him a convert! For NYC locals or visitors, Mark's Off Madison is a worth while place to visit. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend anything any other item on the menu, because I keep ordering the Lasagne Della Nonna any time I've had business meetings there.

EXCEPTIONAL pizza and service from Francisco!!! DELICIOUS and very special place!!! Francisco…read moreexceeded all expectations!~ He surprised us with a dessert and we felt very special!!! Cute spot and decor!!! EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!

We came across Lazzara's Pizza Cafe while we were in New York for the Bon Jovi concert at Madison…read moreSquare Garden. A lot of the restaurants in the area were packed with FIFA fans, so we were lucky to come across this place. We started with the roasted peppers, mozzarella, and plum tomatoes. Really good! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well seasoned. I had the Chicken Marsala with spaghetti for dinner. The chicken was very tender, the portion was a good size, and the spaghetti was cooked just right -- not overcooked, which I really appreciate. The whole meal was delicious. The staff was friendly and the restaurant wasn't crowded, which made it even better after dealing with the craziness around MSG. We love finding good local food when we're out traveling, and this was definitely a great find.