It's old time theatre district dining. I have been there with family or friends at least a dozen times. Service is excellent. Food is basic and traditional. Atmosphere is appropriate. Pricing is fair. My only complaint is that they added tables therefore at times uncomfortable. read more

Had dinner before seeing a play. Great service fully staffed given excellent table, staff inquired about time of play to ensure we made it. Food was very good I had onion soup and cannelloni. The soup was large and very good. The meat filled cannelloni was excellent. We shared an apple crumble type of dessert and lemon sorbet. Both were excellent. We went there because the menu was broad and varied other restaurants menus were limited. Very convenient location in theater district. Highly recommend. read more

For as much as the food costs, I have never in my LIFE dealt with worse management. To paint a picture: our server couldn't even recommend a dish because it was all bad, I ordered a tequila soda and was brought a screw driver, the pizza was undercooked. I tried to flag to the "manager" and he was the most unprofessional excuse for management I've met. I've lived in NYC a long time and love Broadway. I've always been told to try Sardis and this was my experience. What upsets me most is I tried to flag this to management and he told me he was too busy when the entire place was empty. Such a shame but things have changes. Do not waste your hard earned money here. read more

Sardi's - Videos of the empty place upon request. Gone down hill and management is EMBARRASSING to say the least. - American Near Me - New York, New York

I felt like such a punk dining here. It is one of those places that you've heard about forever and at this point they are totally coasting on their name and not putting forth much effort. Their 'thing' is hundreds of charactures of Broadway and movie stars lining every wall. So if you want to eat while being watched by Lucy or sit beneath Samuel L. Jackson, that can be arranged. We were only there for post show desserts and Irish coffee. And wow, how do you mess up New York cheesecake? The item most guests are going to order. It was more of a flan. Desserts were disappointing, service was okay, but the entire experience was very boring and expensive. So here's my tip. If you feel the need to see the pictures and experience Sardi's, walk in the door and up the stairs to the right. There is a second bar upstairs and it seemed like a much better time. read more

Excellent food, service is great. Ambiance is cool vintage New York! Really Enjoyable experience. read more

Sardi's - Spaghetti al Filetto di Pomodoro - American Near Me - New York, New York

Located in the heart of New York's theatre district, which is good for pre-theater or post-theatre dinners. This classy restaurant is complete with a bathroom attendant and wait staff all dressed in velvet red. The steaks are served French style with frites and the crabcakes are also good. The wine selection may be limited but I believe they have a full bar. They do offer the pre-fixed course menu. It's extremely pricey and mostly patrons in 40's, 50's + above dine here. There are not many youngsters who dine here. read more

Sardi's is a ton of fun to visit, especially if you're a big Broadway fan! The walls are covered in autographed caricatures of hundreds of movie and Broadway stars. My mom and I had so much looking at the different portraits. It's a great place to go before or after a show. The restaurant is always playing soundtracks to popular Broadway shows. I absolutely love the elegant atmosphere. I highly recommend their cheese platter, appetizer platter, crab cakes, and Spinach & Ricotta crepes. They are all delicious. They also have a PHENOMENAL dessert menu. My favorite is the Lemon Raspberry Vanilla Frozen Cake. It's one of my favorite desserts in the world. We did have one bad experience, where our server was basically non-existent and unapologetic, however all of our other servers have been extremely polite. We've been there enough times to conclude that the instance was isolated and not a typical dining experience at Sardi's. If you're visiting New York, it's definitely worth stopping by for a meal and a drink. read more

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A small group of us stopped into Sardi's for a cocktail after seeing Kinky Boots. Sardi's is one of those "have to see" places. The walls are covered in caricature drawings of famous actors and singers who've visited the restaurant. The lighting is romantic and it has an old New York vibe. The cocktail list is also very classic. You won't find unique combinations here. We sat upstairs in the bar area and unfortunately just didn't have the best service. You had to order everything (including an appetizer) from the bartenders who didn't seem to be interested in serving those that weren't immediately at the bar. It seemed a little strange to me only because the place was definitely filling up with the "after-show" crowd. The beer list was also very disappointing. Nothing local or unique. (The IPA was a chain brand from California.) Next time I'll opt for a more unique New York experience. read more

Sardi's - Sardi's features a classic cocktail menu. I highly recommend the Tom Collins. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Since I was a little girl watching Muppets Take Manhattan, I have wanted to come to Sardi's. I found the website online and scheduled a reservation. Upon arrival the the staff was charming. The atmosphere was casual with lots of family tables. The was an older crowd vibe, but more of a family vibe, at least that night. I had the famous jumbo lump crab cakes that were delicious. The dessert was a variety of sorbets. They were good, not great. The drinks were strong and delicious! It is a pricey joint, but a lot of NYC restaurants are. This is great place to go to before/after a Broadway show or in the mood for being nostalgic with caricatures of the stars of today and yesterday. It didn't disappoint, I will definitely go back when in NYC again. read more

Sardi's - 3 varieties of sorbets - American Near Me - New York, New York

A New York institution, and deserving of the distinction "theater district favorite." While it might not boast the wallet-friendly menu of the dearly departed Cafe Edison, it's to be similarly treasured for the hub it provides for the Broadway community, industry and audience alike. Stepping into Sardis is like stepping back in time, and the decades of theater history literally surround you with the famed portraits that line the walls. It's the perfect spot to make theater-going an "event" again, with a pre-show meal or post-show drink. And the service is always impeccable. The Sardis experience is a "must" for anyone with an NYC to-do list! read more

I can't believe it's been so long since we've been back to this restaurant but every time we go to the city we like to try different places. Well we went back after a show last week and I have to say that with all the restaurants in NYC this place is truly my favorite! The service is always impeccable and the food is consistently amazing. We were greeted with such friendly hosts the moment we entered the place and seated right away. Our server was extremely attentive and we never had to wait long for anything even though the place was very busy. All of the photos on the wall are stars from Broadway and if you ask you will find out who has stopped in and had dinner there, which many of them have. That is also what makes this place truly special, especially if you are a big Broadway fan like me! You will love hearing the stories about the stars, and you may even see one dining there if you are lucky. I missed my favorite, Josh Groban, but who knows, maybe next time, and there will be a next time. One more thing...we went here after seeing Wicked. It was my second time seeing it and my mother and husband's first and the show was once again spectacular! If you haven't seen it you must...you will be amazed! read more

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Sardie's is a great bar to finish the evening after the theater experience and a great place to finish the evening with great cocktails at reasonable prices. The bar tender whom has been there forever pours great drinks in a non-rushed laid back atmosphere that's overlooking the theater strip. I would strongly recommend Sardie's to finish the evening after the show. read more

Sardi's - Bar view - American Near Me - New York, New York

I've heard about this place, great things actually - but from a long time ago. I was curious to taste Italian food cooked in NY.. F O O D: Disappointing. I don't think I've ever felt more disappointed eating spaghetti. I was starving, so I ate all of it, but I was still hungry. You could make a better spaghetti at home. The bread was also hard and cold. The butter was almost frozen. The tiramisu had more rum than cream...it was VERY strong. S E R V I C E: This is the only reason why I'm giving them two stars. The servers were great and patient. We had a big group, and a lot of us changed our orders, but they still were very accommodating. O V E R A L L: I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The caricature drawings on every inch of the wall were very creepy, and worst of all, didn't even look like who they were supposed to look like. The food lacked a lot of things and everything seemed old. read more

* 1star for food. Once you've had an authentic Cannelloni there's no going back. I can't see any italian mother feeding the family this version. I also tried the mozzarella & tomato, basil salad. Blah Blah Blah. Tasteless tomatoes, not homemade mozzarella, & 1 tiny leaf of basil. 6 decorative plops of authentic Balsamic on oil. Not actually enough to drown out the tastelessness of the rest. Menu description: Homemade Mozzarella, Vine-Ripened Tomato and Basil with Tuscan Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar $22 Service good. staff all young. No respectable NY waiter would work here. Seems to me (just my guess) maybe they recruit out of culinary schools and are subsidized to hire & professionally train .) read more

Sardi's was awesome! I went with my understudy cast mates from How to Dance in Ohio, and we all enjoyed our meals and the experience! The staff treated us so kindly and made us feel special. It was a great experience. If you're a theater lover you must go! read more

Food is mediocre even the special ones. Tourist trap in my humble opinion. Service was good.

Had to check out Sardi's before a Broadway show. I really liked the atmosphere- it's definitely for the theatre crowd. The artwork is great. Service was good and quick (they knew we had a show to catch!). Food was good. I had the crepe dish - it's ok. I should have gotten the appetizer size. My friend enjoyed her pasta. I will definitely go back before another show. read more

This is a delayed review as I dined there on 10/08/19. I thought I had already posted my Yelp review but apparently I forgot to (I did put it on opentable timely though). I was disappointed. I try to visit Sardi's when I'm in NYC and was really looking forward to it again. We did have a late reservation (9pm) and the place was almost empty. Some people did start streaming in after the shows let out. We weren't welcomed and we felt as if we were imposing on the staff. Our server was not friendly, didn't greet us and didn't bother to thank us for visiting, no good night no nothing. I'll go back to give it another try as I'm hoping this one evening was a fluke. read more

I spent my 40th birthday in NYC, traveling solo, and wanted a memorable dinner that night. I got to Sardi's about 7:15, and the crowd was thinning out as everyone headed to their shows. My waiter checked to see if I had a show time to make when taking my order, to ensure that I wouldn't miss anything, which I appreciated even though I didn't have a show to get to. I had a chicken, mashed potato, and green bean meal that was delicious and priced comparably to other restaurants in this area. I followed it up with a slice of tiramisu. I like to sketch, so after I'd paid my bill, I asked permission to stay at my table longer. My waiter assured me that I could stay as long as I wanted, and the wait staff made sure my water stayed refreshed the whole time and did not mind when I took out my watercolor box. I felt entirely welcome and cared for the whole time I was there, and now I have a memorable story about where I was on a milestone birthday - enjoying the classic atmosphere of a famous restaurant and being cared for by excellent staff. Loved it! read more

Sardi's - My waiter let me linger at my table long after my meal so i could finish my sketch. He made sure my water glass was refilled repeatedly. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Sardi's is like an old friend, no matter how long it's been, it's authentic and reliable. Party for one, I was immediately seated and taken care of. The Sardi's shrimp was flavorful and fresh and the crab cake was well seasoned and prepared. read more

The Maitre'd was welcoming, the food was good, the service was iffy. The bus staff was incredible and attentive. We ordered salmon, the Club sandwich, shrimp cakes and the quesadilla...all were tasty. Our server was non-existent. At one point, a second server who was on his first day at the restaurant, graciously assisted us (thank you!) I repeat: our server was non-existent. Nice ambiance, good food, overall a pleasant experience...except for our server who really needs some coaching on doing his job. Final time: our server was non-existent. For these prices, do your job. (To be clear, the prices are quite reasonable but they should come with a level of service.) read more

Just had the absolute worst pre theater dinner at Sardi's. The food was mediocre at best. The tiramisu was frozen!! The service was subpar. What happened to this?? The ambiance was like eating in a cafeteria. The Lighting was too bright and the decor can use an update. With so many great choices in NYC I'll never go back to Sardis ! read more

Had one of the best and juiciest burgers ever, even though they are a fancy restaurant they still have a wide variety of foods. Worth the price and trip, you should check this place out if you enjoy a fancy environment read more

Wonderful- I was worried since it's in such a tourist spot and has been around so long it wouldn't be good but we were pleasantly surprised! We had a 5pm reservation through open table which I got that morning. 44th street was a mad house with people getting out of matinees as well as people trying to dine before the 8pm, like us. We have a severe shellfish allergy and vegetarians in our group and the server was attentive and accommodating. (We've often found in tourist areas the staff gets super annoyed about this, but they were very nice and reassuring). There are interesting entrees as well as traditional and reliable spaghetti and tomato sauce. Family atmosphere but still felt upscale and fancy. Great dessert too. It's expensive but you should expect that for every restaurant in Times Square. Excellent for Pre-show dinner and drinks! read more

I had dinner at Sardi's after hearing that it was a "New York institution" that was a favorite of celebrities and Broadway performers. Sadly, it fell far short of any expectations. First of all, the service was subpar. The staff is well dressed, and the waiters have a habit of pulling the table out for you when you are first seated. That impressed me at first, but my impression changed in mere moments when our waiter walked away before pushing the table back in place. The waiter proceeded to have a meeting with other staff members in full view of us, which lasted several minutes before they even served us bread or gave us our menus. This place is also expensive. The cheaper entrees are around $28. Quite a few are in the thirties and above. Appetizers are around $18-22. That wouldn't be a problem if it was justified by the quality of the food but it was not. The bread is cold and nothing special. The butter was a cold block. We ordered an $18 Cannelloni stuffed with a meat stuffing and mushroom sauce as an appetizer. This was labeled as a "Sardi's Tradition" on the menu and recommended by the waiter. However, this dish came with just a single small cannelloni (two bites each when split between two people) that tasted no better than any common lasagna. I ordered a Negroni cocktail and Teriyaki Salmon as an entree. These were admittedly pretty good. However, my aunt ordered scallops with vegetable risotto. This dish cost $35 and it had THREE total scallops in it. The scallops were overcooked and dry. There was ONE spoonful of risotto which was undercooked and dry. A starchy paste. I'm not picky but it was probably the worst risotto I've ever tasted. The vegetables were completely plain and unseasoned. This place was just overpriced and subpar, completely failing to live up to its reputation. read more

Outstanding meal in an iconic location. All three of our meals were fabulous. I loved the lemon garlic shrimp! Perfect. Loved being in this classic environment. Great service too!! read more

Have been going to Sardi's for 40 years for lunch every month with the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society Do dinner there whenever we are in the theater district also. Great food, fair prices. Name a dish on the menu and it is always superb. The service is outstanding. The ambience is wonderful and the caricatures on the wall are extraordinary. The tradition of Sardi's within the Theatre industry and anyone who goes stands above the rest. Their reputation is well deserved. . I recommend this place very highly. read more

So convenient to have lunch before seeing Phantom across the street. Our server was fabulous and made sure I made curtain in time. Since I'm a member of Actors Equity we could choose from the secret actors menu. That was a treat. The food was great, the service divine and the ambience out of this world. Will definitely be back read more

My family doesn't get to Broadway all that often -- once every year or two for one show. But almost every time we do, we like to eat at Sardi's. We love the history of the place and the tradition. We love the fact that it stays pretty much the same. We love how old-school it is. Sardi's is not a place for folks looking for flashy. Sardi's is a place for people looking to experience a little Broadway history and have a completely unique dining experience. Sardi's hasn't changed much since the first time I went there now almost two decades ago. There are different faces lining the wall, but that's about it. The chairs are still upholstered in red. The walls are still painted red. The wait staff still wears red. A cooked steak and steak tar tare are the two entrees you should look at on the menu. I don't even know what else they serve. And, if you've never been asked how you'd like your steak tare tare prepared, creating your own is a pretty fun endeavor. The tomato and mozz salad is so classic that I can't not order it. And desserts are classic -- creme brluee, New York cheesecake, etc. The service is top-notch and the prices are not cheap. But Sardi's really really does provide the theater lover a really beautiful slice of life and insight into the history of Broadway. It is completely worth the trip for the experience. Kudos to the staff for being awesomely responsive via email and even emailing a few days after our visit to inquire about how things went. We'll be back! PS-shout out to the coat room girl, who was totally friendly and very kind to me while I waited for my mother to return from the restroom (on the second floor). She embodied friendliness and courtesy! read more

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The restaurant does not have much traffic on weeknights. Menu seems ok. Food is just so so. I had chicken scallopine and husband had the French lentil stew. If I remember correctly you have to pay extra for pasta to be added to your dish. When we received our credit card statement we were double charge the amount of our bill. We took picture of the restaurant's receipt copy on our phone and sent that in to our credit card company. Our dinner was on March 4, 2022. Sardi's has until May 1, 2022 to respond. Credit card company says the case will be resolved by 5/23/2022. As of today, 5/3/22, the disoute status does not show a response from Sardi's. read more

Great service and delicious food! They started off by putting butter on the table and then after you order they bring the bread. The steak and potatoes were great. read more

Sardi's - Steak Grilled Filet Mignon Medallions - American Near Me - New York, New York

A frozen in time classic due for a full remodel. Worst steak I can remember in a restaurant. Tough, chewy, bland, and not even an inch thick. Just awful. The chicken looked like a grey plastic simulation. Vegetables were terrific, including the mushroom infused mashed potatoes. Downstairs maître d' a cardboard cutout, upstairs checking his phone, so we had to wait. Waiter was exceptional. Have a drink maybe, but don't eat at this tired old relic. read more

The food is really not that great. Had the Sardi's shrimp appetizer, and the tomato sauce was super bland. If it was supposed to be garlicky, they missed the mark. Had the chicken scaloppine for an entree, and the chicken was pretty dry, though seasoned nicely. HUGE pile of lettuce greens underneath and a handful of grape tomatoes helped round it out. I did not finish this. For dessert the warm chocolate cake. This was your standard molten cake with ice cream on top. It was meh. Again, didn't finish it. The service was really great and attentive. And I like that they bring you the bread and let you pick, instead of putting a basket on the table. You're going there for the name and history and to look at the caricatures. And it's definitely a step back in time. Just don't plan on the food blowing your mind. read more

I have a love hate relationship with Sardi's. My first visit here 20 years ago was fantastic. I have been 3 or 4 more times over the years and my experiences are mixed. You cannot beat the atmosphere - old school New York... the food hasn't really changed - solid signature Italian dishes that are more like comfort food. Limited wine selection and the staff make you feel like you are cattle (get em' get em' out). Because of the location this restaurant will always be busy , I just wish they would care a little more about the customer. read more

Historic place near theaters. Service was terrific. We felt like we had stepped back in time.

This is a restaurant where you come for the experience. It is an iconic Broadway eatery. The food was delicious, however I was looking forward to a good steak but they only offered a sirloin steak. You would think they would offer a better cut like a ribeye. We settled on the Salmon and Scallops. Service was great and our waiter was very attentive and helpful. I understand why people say New York is expensive. read more

Sardi's - Scallops with risotto - American Near Me - New York, New York

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The service at this restaurant is excellent. We had a 6 pm dinner reservation prior to seeing Phantom of the Opera at 8 pm and our group size was 4. I was attracted to this restaurant due to its proximity to the theatre and long history in NYC but a little hesitant due to some of the reviews I read. I went in with modest expectations and left impressed. We were seated immediately upon entering, our waiter greeted us and could not have been more accommodating. The bread they brought to the table was delicious, the cannelloni was such good comfort food and the apple crumble dessert with ice cream was heavenly. Their wine bottle prices are also really reasonable. The women's restroom even had an attendant who was the sweetest lady. We finished eating and walked across the street to the theatre. Comparing this to other restaurants in its price point it was a good but the service exceeded all expectations. A great choice for pre-theatre dining. read more

Great location, friendly staff, and highly attentive service. The food however was just average and overpriced. Really tried loving it but just wasn't all that great. However, the chocolate cake was amazing. read more

Great location and fun ambience with the Broadway scene and all the character drawings. We came just for dessert and the homemade cookies are a MUST. Absolutely delicious wish I just ordered that plate. Comes with 2 chocolate, 2 chocolate chip and 2 biscottis all homemade and amazing. I ordered the tiramisu which had an orange liquor taste to it. I wish it said that on the menu because I wasn't a fan. I couldn't finish it and thought it'd be good considering it was homemade but didn't like it too much. The desserts had a beautiful presentation but nobody seemed to finish them-either too rich or just pretty for show. read more

Sardi's - American Near Me - New York, New York

Actually had pretty low expectations for this place, so I think I can call my recent trip to Sardi's a success. I had actually heard about this place quite some time ago, but kind of forgot about it. Truth is, there are so many old school Times Square restaurants that are simply there to gobble up unsuspecting tourists who don't do any research on restaurants, so it's easy to write this one off as one of 'those' restaurants. Still, Sardi's does have some sort of hook: it's apparently frequented by many famous people, as evidenced by their artwork wall. Still, don't count on seeing famous people when you go- the chances of this happening are probably really small. I got the spaghetti and meatballs. Technically it doesn't exist on the menu, but if you ask for spaghetti pomodoro with meatballs, I guess they'll give it to you. I suppose it's a common enough order? My dish was fine, a little tasteless, but overall there was nothing wrong with it. Like I said, for a times square restaurant, this could have been much, much worse. read more