It slightly pains me to write this review, as my first experience at Cosimo's was soooooo good…read more Let's get on with it tho. We visited on the Friday before V-day, the house was packed around 18:30. The wait was 45 mins which wasn't too bad for a Friday night. We decided to wait in the lobby after trying to find a cozy waiting spot near the bar and missing. My wife attempted to order me a mocktail, but of course the bar was crazy busy. When the bartender finally acknowledged her, the mocktail requests obviously threw the bartender for a loop because I ended up with watered down ginger beer and a sprig of mint. My advice for anyone looking for a virgin drink at this bar would be to order a club soda with lime and call it a night. We were seated at the 45 min mark, and were escorted to the packed bar, where they have some exterior tables for diners. My seat was in the middle of the couch split, which I found mighty uncomfortable so we opted to request a seat in the main dining room, which the staff happily obliged. With dinner we ordered hot tea and were given lukewarm water and a choice of Stash teas. Our beverage experience here was very disappointing. The calamari arrived and may have been the only highlight, although we didn't find it to have that fresh calamari texture. My wife ordered a ravioli with mushroom, and felt the pasta and veggies were just swimming in butter. I ordered my steak medium and it was okay, but the juices from the greens made the croquettes soggy, and unenjoyable. The server did his best, and all the staff here are so kind. Coulda been an off night but I doubt we'll be back anytime soon. The Mocktail Madam.

We've been going to Cosimo's for a number of years and their food was always excellent. Recently,…read morewithin the last six months, I think the food has gone down. Went twice and ordered the seafood. Diablo just didn't have the bite or the taste. My daughter who lives closer and goes more often also commented that the taste just wasn't good. I hope they bring back the old chef because it seems that this one just doesn't know how to cook well.

I returned for my third visit within a few weeks with the same senior group as my first visit…read more This time to kickoff the upcoming holidays and check out Coppola's $8.95 luncheon special with a surprising choice of entrees for the advertised $8.95. The meals, service and ambiance haven't changed and all of our group were thanking me for the choice. The true thanks should go to John and his staff for their consistent dedication for enjoyment.

We stopped to utilize the charger in the parking lot here at Coppola's. There was a sign on the…read morecharger indicating that they offer a discount in the restaurant while charging, which was a nice touch and had us ordering some food to go. There was a short wait at the front stand, and then we got our tasty food. We especially enjoyed the rich, creamy New York style cheesecake. A nice find!

Birthday lunch - what a great experience! A venture to Hyde Park (about 2 hours from home). The…read moreculinary institute of America on the Hudson River. Ice still floating on the river, even with 70 degree weather. There are 3 fine dining restaurants here: American, French, & Italian. Prix fixe meal. $30 for lunch - special from January to April 13. Make a reservation in advance. Based on meal selections, every one would be wonderful. Parking is in a garage next to the restaurants. We dined in the Italian restaurant. It a beautiful stand alone building. The interior is gorgeous. White table cloths, high ceiling. Remember, these are students learning. So - it's not going to be perfect (or pretentious). And they are all so nice & eager to help. It was such a great lunch! We spent 2 leisurely hours enjoying everything. It was my birthday - so a card was waiting on the table. 1st course - my husband had a pizza. Sourdough starter & the flour that ferments overnight. As good as a pizza in Connecticut (where we are from, and is known for great pizza). We took 1/2 home. When we asked a server about the type of flour used , he didn't know, but came back later to tell us because he was curious too & asked pizza chef. I had the arricini balls with lamb - delicious. 2nd - I had cannelloni. I love that, however, this version was a bit too rich & creamy for me. My husband had a pasta dish which he said was excellent Dessert - dark chocolate mousse for me & mouse in a tart for him. I was so full after lunch, and it was great to have some nice weather so we could walk around after a truly lovely meal. A visit next year might be on the docket for us!

3.5 stars for the experience. Love the idea of coming up students working and gaining experience…read more The prix fix menu is a great value though and food came out fairly fast. However, I thought I would enjoy the food more than I did, the mains were a little bland and underseasoned. I don't think I would return, although I do want to try the bakery at some point as the desserts were my favorite part.

Food is amazing. Their filet mignon is always seared to perfection & deliciously flavored. The…read moreclam chowder is so good & packed full of chunky clams.

We stopped in on a Friday night for a nice dinner and we were not disappointed!…read more The food was delicious. First they brought bread to the table...it's so nice when restaurants do that. Our dinners came with salad or soup and we both opted for the salad. It was so fresh and delicious. Hubby ordered the 12 oz filet mignon medium rare and he loved it. It was perfectly cooked but he probably could've gone for the 8 oz because he was super stuffed! I had the Chicken Francese with linguini. The chicken was SO tender and the pasta was al dente which was perfectly cooked. The only thing I would say is that I wish it was more lemony. All in all, we both enjoyed our dinners. We were seated in the patio area which is not my first choice. It is cold!!! But they had live music so it was okay. We've had dinner in the patio in December and never again!

Had an early dinner at Antonella's recently and was very impressed. The service was excellent. We…read morehad zuppa di pesce and chicken piccata. Both dishes were very good with large portions. By far the best place I've eaten in that area.

We arrived for a late dinner after traveling all day. Husband ordered lasagna and I ordered the…read moreangel hair pesto. Both dishes were delicious! The bread and our salads very good as well. Fresh crisp greens, red onions and tomatoes. Garlic knots and sesame crusted bread hot and delicious. Awesome service very quick and attentive. You walk through the bar where there were many locals sitting enjoying meals. We sat in the dining room which was cozy and quiet. Highly recommend this place we will be back.

We tried our End Cut today to celebrate my husband's birthday. What an experience! We booked a bar…read moretable for 430pm and it was actually perfect. We were one of the first guests to arrive and we had about a Halle hour to ourselves. We enjoyed our drinks and the food was delicious. The live piano music starting at 6pm was another great addition. We paid a lot more than we normally would for a night out, but from the friendly waitstaff (our main waiter was Joey and he was phenomenal), to the sorbet before the main meal to the hot towels at the end, you're paying for the experience and for the fantastic food.

We sat at the bar because we couldn't get a reservation at the time. Our bartender was very…read moreattentive even though it was very busy. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which was tasty. The gentleman on the other side of me was wishing he ordered it instead of the Chicken Cordon Bleu. Hubby had the steak. Cooked perfectly. The palate cleanser sorbet was delicious, packed with intense flavor!! Chef/Owner came out to say hi and to see how we were doing. We told him we came for the Sticky Toffee Pudding. And it did not disappoint. So yummy. I recommend. Nice vibe.

Food and service and people are all great! Close to home…read more Their bathroom is always out of order. That's the only negative.

Stopped by Pizza and Gyros in Hyde Park recently. Overall, it was a decent experience, especially…read moreif you're craving a quick bite with a few fun topping combinations. The pizza was solid--nothing mind-blowing, but they do have a couple of creative combos that stand out from the usual fare. The sauce was surprisingly good--nicely balanced with a little tang and sweetness. Unfortunately, the crust didn't hold up as well. It lacked structure and tended to fall apart, which made for a bit of a messy slice. Not a destination spot, but worth checking out if you're nearby and in the mood for something casual with a little personality.

Great pizza, great bar. It was busy but they did everything to make us welcome. Would definitely go…read moreback again.

Wonderful service, reasonable prices, and definite pride in their pizzas. Very impressive…read more I got the wild boar pizza! I really enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients and simplicity of good ingredients with good equipment and technique. Nothing was being hidden, instead every component was highlighted. The dough was crispy and just taken from the oven, and the boar was juicy and made the pizza incredibly savory. I would really recommend this place. My friend who's lived in italy approved!

My group of friends stayed for lunch at Bocuse for two hours. Oh what a culinary delight!…read more I've been wanting to go to a restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America for some time now. My friends and I were visiting the nearby Vanderbilt house and when I looked at CIA there was a 11:45 am opening left at Bocuse and I snagged it. CIA students alternate between doing the cooking and doing the serving at the CIA restaurants. Since we went in February, it was $30 each for a three course meal. It's $45 starting in mid April. We started off with freshly baked rolls and artisanal butter which was delicious and they asked us throughout the meal if we wanted more. For my first course I chose the garlic and butter drenched escargot which was deliciously marinated. Then I had the chicken in cream sauce with potato purée. Delicately delicious. And lastly my four layer chocolate in a glass had different chocolate and other flavors at each layer point. Overall a feast for the senses. Our student servers were charming and patient. They answered all our questions about their study. I look forward to trying additional CIA restaurants- they have Italian, New American and more. La Bocuse is a must try next time you're in the area.

Atmosphere 10/10 Food 12/10…read moreService 10/10 Hand churned ice cream at your table with liquid nitrogen 15/10 You read that last part correctly....

This is a takeout place and I can't believe I haven't ordered anything from here in years. Hubby…read morefrequents this place in between runs with other bus drivers. He got himself a meatball Parmesan hero and brought home some meatball sliders on a garlic knots for me to try. The sliders are amazing The meatballs and sauce are delicious which is the most important thing. We look forward to ordering more food from this place. The service is great and Joe is super nice. Can't wait to try their pizza on Sunday!!!!

The food is not great, service is always good and nice interior to the restaurant. Would only…read morereturn if in a pinch for food