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    Roberto's

    4.0 (336 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    ROBERTO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kami S.

    This place has become our favorite dinner spot every time we go to the NYBG. I would recommend making reservations because it gets crowded and I have seen them turn away walk-ins. Overall thoughts, the specials menu is usually pretty great. The main menu can be a little more hit or miss. They also play a song really loud every time it's someone's birthday which can be a little jarring, don't love that since it's an adult classy restaurant except for that. For appetizers we always get the Burrata con Mais e Gamberi because it's always so fresh, creamy and tangy. Then we usually order off the specials menu. I typically get whatever the artichoke appetizer is, it's consistently delicious. Last time I had pan seared artichokes hearts with fava bean and sausage, amazing! The two times we ordered a fresh tomato starter the tomatoes were a big let down, for example the Caprese salad was just ok, I wouldn't get it again. For entrees I also like to order off the specials menu. The ravioli with figs, prosciutto, ricotta with sage butter sauce and the time before was a mortadella stuffed ravioli were both delicious. We read somewhere to get anything cooked "al cartoccio" style. Sure enough we ordered the Mafalde al cartoccio with veal ragu and melted burrata cheese off the specials menu and it might have been one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. We've also tried several desserts, such as the cannoli, lava cake and profiteroles. While nothing was innovative they were all delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Did not care for the Neapolitan cheesecake, it was dry and could have used at least some whipped cream on top.

    Dry aged steak - before.
    Frank T.

    Dining as good as it gets, right behind the market. Apps and pastas and mains are all really good. Go for the in-house dried steak if that's what you're in the mood for. Comes with charred, chopped shoshito peppers. Nice sear on the steak and topped with some finishing salt and aromatic rosemary. The sauce is also heavenly, worth a dab on your steak. Erlon is an amazing server.

    Fish special
    Gee P.

    Delicious, upscale Italian cuisine. Friendly service from waiters that have been there for a long time and how's knowledgeable about the menu. Lovely table set ups and good ambiance. We had the specials- shrimps, scallops, and eggplant appetizers, a few pasta dishes, special fish w/baby clams, grilled rabbit, and a wonderful selection of wines. I'd come here for a special celebration or date night. It's too fancy for a regular dinner out night.

    Veal
    Christen V.

    We came here for a wedding celebration. The food was great. Service was great highly recommend.

    Robert F.

    When you think of little Italy do you think NYC or the.Bronx? It's only the Bronx for me. They are all great. But Roberto's is my favorite. With a off the menu chicken parmigiana and a great special list. And pasta right from the oven. I don't come here often enough but need to change that.

    Fettuccine (before the black truffle)
    Linda D.

    So I have been eating on Arthur Ave my whole line, and never got to Roberto's. I think because I would normally go on a Friday or Saturday. Tonight I said let's try it. So glad we did! The service was excellent ! 1 server and two Bus Boys. They were all nice, and attentive to us. We started with a drink each. They gave us some bread, olive oil. In the bread basket was delicious focaccia! Then we had the fennel salad (only salad on the menu) which was very good. Not over powering with dressing They split it up for Us. Then my husband ordered the special of the fettuccine with black truffles, and I had the special of the Veal osso bucca with risotto ! Delicious!! Such great choices we made! I must say this was really probably the BEST restaurant in the neighborhood. The other "Italian" restaurants in Little Italy, are just the run of the Mill. I would love to get in on a Saturday evening, with a reservation!!

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    Based on Lunch. Solid Italian food. It's all about what you order. Bread and apps great. Seafood on pasta just ok.

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    The food was great service impeccable and atmosphere very warm and cozy. Recommend anyone looking for true Italian dish this is your place.

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    The OG for me. Classiest, run by a neighborhood guy who became very successful. Knows the history and keeps traditions.

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    Came here on a Tuesday night and Loni the server was excellent. The food was amazing and the environment is very low key and mellow.

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