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I hate to say it because I was so excited to go here, it was very overhyped. I think the restaurant is beautiful and the service was so kind and great but the food missed the mark for us. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. Very mid, which was a shame. The oysters were fresh and tasty, clam bread was good but the toast was charred to the point of almost tasting like the residue from a pizza oven. The octopus was actually quite good, maybe my favorite thing. The pastas were consistent aside from the tortellini which was very yummy and understandably the best item on the menu. The ragu was quite gamey and the ravioli was too fishy. Again nothing was bad just all very average, I think there are many italian restaurants that blow this place away. However the cookies they serve complimentary at the end were actually very tasty. I think for the prestige and how hard it was to get a table here it isn't worth it in my opinion. I am sad to be writing this but would not go back or recommend. Very overhyped.
Hard to get reservations on Resy even at month prior when it releases. They have walk in line for bar seating but only for 1-2 groups. 3 or more parties are placed on a cancellation waitlist with low success. We lined up at 4:30 and was able to get bar seating for 8-10:30 pm for a party of 2. We chose 10:30 since we had a play. Amazing service here starting with the doorman, host, bartender, and our server. They automatically split the dishes when we told them we were sharing. Started off with martini and was made perfectly. Started off with some bread and butter. Butter whipped creamy and the bread has a strong sesame taste. The Italian and american hams with fluffy zeppole came with a nice fruity sauce. The tortellini pompadour came with 8 pieces and was buttery inside. The cavatelli with Jamaican beef ragu was perfectly cooked al dente and loved the ragu sauce. The duck had an amazing crispy skin also cooked perfectly. The desserts were amazing. The affogato had espresso on the crushed ice on top with ice cream and chocolate on the bottom. It was huge that I Shoudlve just got one dessert. The almond pie was creamy and full of almond flavor for you almond lovers. Definitely worth a try when in New York for the great service and tasty food.
Came here around 1300 without reservation and got seated at the bar. Beautiful interior with a warm upscale ambiance with a blend of historic charm. I had a melon cocktail and it was perfect for a hot summer NYC day. We started with the Octopus Nha Trang, and the sauce paired perfectly with the tender octopus. Our favorite dish was the Tortellini Pomodoro. You could really taste the fresh, homemade pasta, and the tomato sauce had a comforting, homey flavor. My second favorite was the Raviolini with prawns. The ravioli reminded me of little shrimp dumplings, with a generous, meaty filling. My least favorite pasta was the Jamaican Beef Ragù. The description sounded delicious, but it had a slightly gamey flavor that wasn't for us. We were pretty full so we passed up on ordering dessert but to end the meal, they served a complimentary mini strawberry and lemon shaved ice with a bite size dessert. The strawberry shaved ice was light, refreshing, and the perfect way to finish. Definitely worth checking out!
Amazing. The tortellini is one of the best pasta dishes anywhere. The Dover sole was incredible. Ham with zeppoles also amazing. Cavatelli would be hard to not order again, although it's not really my wife's thing. She also thought the linguine with clams was too herby. The cheesecake was great but would also be okay skipping next time.
This place is absolutely amazing. One of the absolute best restaurants in the city and totally worth the hype. Where do I even begin? The food is stellar. Not only are the pastas out of this world (and we eat a lot of good pasta), but the other food items were fabulous also, especially the duck. The drinks were also fantastic - great wine list and delicious cocktails and mocktails. The service? Unparalleled. We came here for dinner as a party of two once but then also hosted a birthday party here and were blown away by how well the team took care of us and our guests. Huge shout out to Carleen and John for being the best hosts I could have possibly asked for. They constantly checked in with us, played with some of the children guests, and went above and beyond with every tiny detail throughout the planning and party phase. We had a total blast and I'm so grateful to them for helping to make our party so memorable. We host a lot of parties at restaurants and this by far exceeded them all. The venue is also gorgeous. A beautiful bar and a cozy dining space in the back. Very lively and fun atmosphere. I could go on and on about how much I love this place. Definitely need to check it out if you haven't already. Can't wait to return!
Torrisi was amazing! I loved the tortellini pomodoro the tortillini were pillow soft and the sauce was incredible. The cacio e pepe was also delicious. The alfegato is a must get! It has vanilla ice cream, shaved ice espresso on top and this delicious chocolate in the inside. Definitely will be back.
First time here for lunch, came as a group of 4. Shared a bunch of apps and got the fish specials for apps which were incredible. We also shared the fish for the main. Service was quick and the servers helpful with suggestions.
Excellent service and the space is beautiful. Complimentary sourdough bread is baked daily with a very tasty sesame crust, 10/10. The tortellini was just ok, 6/10. Blue prawn saffron pasta was umami and savory. Apps wise, amberjack crudo was served in thick cuts, which is the right style and I appreciate that! Grilled octopus has a nice viet flavor and perfect texture. All are 8.5/10. The affogato is so coffee forward with very playful textures, the best dessert I had so far in 2026. 10/10.
Torrisi is better than peak Carbone IMO. The tortellini was one of the best pastas I've had. It was very rich with the ricotta filling but their tomato sauce balanced so well. Server said they use cherry tomatoes harvested in the summer and preserve them in olive oil so they stay fresh. It kind of reminded me of a more balanced version of Misi's mascarpone tortelli. The American Ham with zepollli was the best version of this dish I've had. Their Jamaican ragu was average. Their affogato was 10/10. I actually bookmarked Torrisi bc of how Pete Wells described the affogato in his NYT review a few yrs ago, def lived up to the hype
Reservations are nearly impossible to get here - my husband tried for weeks. The only thing he could find online was a table for 4 at 10:45pm. He read online that if we arrived at 4pm, we should be able to get into the first seating at the bar. We arrived at 3:53pm on Monday of President's Day weekend - 6 parties ahead of us. This worked out great, we got the 7pm seating (which you can request if you want). The hostess starts going down the line at around 4:30pm, so you'll know your fate for the evening. Also, FYI only parties of 1-2 allowed for walking in at the bar. They started turning on the hip hop music at 4:40pm. We put our names down around 5:10pm, for the bar's second seating. By 6:08pm, I already received a text that our table was ready! What's the hype about really? A cool Italian restaurant with dishes that are a nod to the different neighborhoods and cuisines surrounding Nolita where the restaurant is located. Some of these dishes are quite creative and you would not be able to find anywhere else. Also, a restaurant on "100 Best Restaurants in NYC in 2025" and also part of the restaurant from creators of Carbone. Also, reservations that are nearly impossible to score. We just were dying to try it, it had to be THAT good. We ordered the Tomato Martini, House Endive Salad, the Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu, the Tortellini Pomodoro, the Linguini in 15 Pink Littleneck Clams, the Duck Alla Mulberry, and the Almond Cheesecake. My Tomato Martini was decent, but nothing super exciting. The House endive salad was good, but nothing particular special or memorable. We did order that dish specifically to get some greens in. The Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu was an interesting dish - it was spicy, with the Jamaican spices. It was beef but tased quite gamey. It sounds interesting, and I see what they wanted to do with the dish, but I just didn't care for it. The linguini with clams pasta was very good, and executed very well. However, it tasted like anything I could have gotten at another Italian restaurant. I just didn't see the creativity in this dish. The Tortellini Pomodoro was recommended by our waitress when we had asked her to suggest a 3rd pasta for us to share. She said this was the most popular pasta on the menu. The tomato sauce was acidic, sweet, and delicious. The tortellinis tasted like little pillows of happiness. This was executed very well, but also I felt I could order this at another Italian restaurant. We were almost losing hope by this point. But we were still waiting for the Duck Alla Mullberry. BUT wow! This dish blew our minds!!!! The duck was great quality, and had a nice fatiness to it. The mulberry sauce tasted similarly to a hoisin sauce, a nod to the Chinese cuisine. The duck sauce on other side, and orange zest on top, added an extra layer of juiciness and richness, that made it taste like the French dish Duck L'orange. It was such a delightful flavor bomb in my mouth. Our waitress asked about our duck, and we explained how wonderful it was, but also told her we were kind of disappointed in the pastas. Nothing was bad per se, but nothing seemed warranting of an hour+ wait in line outside. She apologized to us. For dessert, we ordered the Almond Cheesecake. They also surprised us with a complimentary Affogato! The cheesecake was good, but I felt could have been enhanced with some other flavor besides almond to make the dish pop. It just felt like the almond flavor got lost. The Affogato on the other hand, was unforgettable. It had this ice crumble on the top, underneath hiding was the vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge. Each bite gets all 3 layers - huge yum! For those wanting a comparison to Carbone, I think the pastas are about the same as what you can get at Carbone. In some dishes, the pastas I think are probably a little better at Carbone. Also the fact that we were able to obtain a reservation at Carbone made a huge difference. Ambiance and scene here overall is fun. The dining room is cute, with exposed brick, but a lot of modern touches, to make it feel like old and new NYC all in one. It's an open dining room, open kitchen, as opposed to Carbone, where it's sectioned off into rooms. I enjoyed the lighting behind the bar, warm and with a glamorous feel. The service was very professional and helpful. We did wait a while for some of our dishes though, such as the pastas, and the duck took a long time, considering that they gave us a 1.5 hour time block for sitting at the bar (although they did not kick us out). Overall, the restaurant was good. Was the food good? Yes, but nothing really special. Was it with the hype? Probably not. Was it worth going to? Yes! Would I go back? No Hospitality was amazing though. They really took care of us, and I really appreciated the experience overall. I originally would have given this restaurant 3 stars on Yelp, but because of the excellent hospitality, I will round up to 4.
Finally got to try Torrisi after having it on my list for a really long time. I came as walkin for lunch the week or two after it was realized as #3 best restaurant in NYC, and well after they earned their michelin star. So it's been around for a few years at least now and it's always been a hard reservation to get. Italian food has stiff competition, and there's a lot of pretense with certain Italian restaurants. My take is that I believe this place is highly regarded because everything they do will be at least great. But I'm kind of shocked that they got as high as #3 on that list. The pasta was excellent, don't get me wrong, and the drinks were great and they gave us these rainbow cookies, little italian ices and bread for free and so it reaaaaally makes the meal worth it, and the almond cake was actually divine, and so was that espresso granita. The pastas were great though you might be able to find even better pasta elsewhere. But for an all around great/excellent meal, Torrisi is a good choice if you can snag a res. But I'm not sure it was my favorite/third favorite meal in the entirety of NYC, you know? But it's definitely worth trying, and wishing them continued success!
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 @ 12pm I've been wanting to try Torrisi for a while given all the hype, and overall it was a solid experience with a few standout dishes. We ordered the chicken, the famous tortellini, cucumber salad, octopus, bread, and finished with the affogato. TORTELLINI -- 3/5 I know this is the dish everyone talks about, but for me it was just okay. It leaned a bit too cheesy and heavy for my personal taste. That said, if you love rich, decadent, ultra-cheesy pasta, you'd probably enjoy it a lot. CHICKEN -- 5/5 The chicken lived up to its reputation. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat itself was juicy and not dry at all, definitely one of the highlights. CUCUMBERS -- 5/5 My favorite dish of the night was surprisingly the cucumber salad. It was dressed beautifully, super refreshing, tangy, and packed with dill flavor. Simple but executed really well. OCTOPUS -- 4/5 The octopus was savory, smoky, and impressively tender, though it ran just a touch too salty for me. AFFOGATO -- 4/5 It leaned more toward an icy espresso-martini-with-chocolate vibe rather than a creamy, classic affogato, so just know that going in. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Prices are on the steeper side, but the service was great, and the ambience is warm, classy, and cozy, which made the experience feel special.
Torrisi feels like a place you want to be a regular at! I could eat here twice a week and feel right at home. It's that kind of vibe, comfortable and so deliciously good! Unbelievably wonderful staff! Amazing flavors, pasta cooked to perfection!
1 month ago
Lovedddd their food and atmosphere. We were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff and decided to order almost everything they recommended to us. We got the zeppoles and ham to start and woww can I just buy the ham separate? It totally melts in your mouth but at the same time is bursting with flavor. The bread and butter is also not to be overlooked at all. Robust sourdough bread with an accent of sesame on the outside paired with an incredibly sublime but salted butter. For the mains we got the ravioli and while thats usually not my go-to I'm glad we got it here. The dough is paper thin and the pomodoro sauce that's paired with it is incredibly succulent. The filling is also flavorful which is usually the disappointing part. We also got the macharonni americano and that was also great. Nice and rich from the cheese and oxtail but we wished there was more protein. We also got the duck and it's very very good. Nice crispy skin, delicious jus under it, good reduction to pair with it, and the greens it came with were actually really good too. We detected fennel when we tasted the duck. Different but it worked. For dessert we got the date cake and wow, so moist and fudgey. I don't like chocolate but kind of tasted like there was a little chocolate in it? Hoping I'm wrong. The flavors were just very deep so I couldn't tell. Overall I recommend this place and would love to be back! read more
2 months ago
My dining experience at Torrisi left a lasting impression on me for all of the right reasons. Upon entering Torrisi, you are welcomed into a warm and stylish atmosphere. Touches of green and gold throughout the restaurant make the atmosphere vibrant. There's a variety of seating available with the stunning bar as a vocal point. Our waiter was well versed in the menu and offered pairings and insight that helped guide our lunch selections. To start our meal, we enjoyed complimentary bread and butter. For an appetizer, we shared the American ham with zeppole. To enjoy this, it was recommended to cut the zeppole in half, place the pineapple jam and American ham inside. The zeppole were so light and the pineapple jam truly elevated the flavors. Next, my friend and I shared two pasta dishes. The tortellini with pomodoro were cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the raviolini with blue prawns and saffron. The pasta dough in both dishes tasted so fresh. The escarole panini was perfect to share with my friend. Our waiter recommended dipping it in the pomodoro sauce, which of course we did! Before ordering dessert, we were provided with two Italian ices - lemon and cherry as a palette cleanser. The presentation was beautiful. To end our meal, we enjoyed the affogato and espresso martinis. The affogato was a unique twist in presentation. To say that we enjoyed this, is an understatement. The sweetest end to our meal were two rainbow cookies in the torrisi colors. By far, this was the best rainbow cookie I've ever tasted! Thank you Torrisi for the impeccable service, beautiful atmosphere, and memorable lunch experience. read more
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I hate to say it because I was so excited to go here, it was very overhyped. I think the restaurant is beautiful and the service was so kind and great but the food missed the mark for us. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. Very mid, which was a shame. The oysters were fresh and tasty, clam bread was good but the toast was charred to the point of almost tasting like the residue from a pizza oven. The octopus was actually quite good, maybe my favorite thing. The pastas were consistent aside from the tortellini which was very yummy and understandably the best item on the menu. The ragu was quite gamey and the ravioli was too fishy. Again nothing was bad just all very average, I think there are many italian restaurants that blow this place away. However the cookies they serve complimentary at the end were actually very tasty. I think for the prestige and how hard it was to get a table here it isn't worth it in my opinion. I am sad to be writing this but would not go back or recommend. Very overhyped. read more
Hard to get reservations on Resy even at month prior when it releases. They have walk in line for bar seating but only for 1-2 groups. 3 or more parties are placed on a cancellation waitlist with low success. We lined up at 4:30 and was able to get bar seating for 8-10:30 pm for a party of 2. We chose 10:30 since we had a play. Amazing service here starting with the doorman, host, bartender, and our server. They automatically split the dishes when we told them we were sharing. Started off with martini and was made perfectly. Started off with some bread and butter. Butter whipped creamy and the bread has a strong sesame taste. The Italian and american hams with fluffy zeppole came with a nice fruity sauce. The tortellini pompadour came with 8 pieces and was buttery inside. The cavatelli with Jamaican beef ragu was perfectly cooked al dente and loved the ragu sauce. The duck had an amazing crispy skin also cooked perfectly. The desserts were amazing. The affogato had espresso on the crushed ice on top with ice cream and chocolate on the bottom. It was huge that I Shoudlve just got one dessert. The almond pie was creamy and full of almond flavor for you almond lovers. Definitely worth a try when in New York for the great service and tasty food. read more
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Came here around 1300 without reservation and got seated at the bar. Beautiful interior with a warm upscale ambiance with a blend of historic charm. I had a melon cocktail and it was perfect for a hot summer NYC day. We started with the Octopus Nha Trang, and the sauce paired perfectly with the tender octopus. Our favorite dish was the Tortellini Pomodoro. You could really taste the fresh, homemade pasta, and the tomato sauce had a comforting, homey flavor. My second favorite was the Raviolini with prawns. The ravioli reminded me of little shrimp dumplings, with a generous, meaty filling. My least favorite pasta was the Jamaican Beef Ragù. The description sounded delicious, but it had a slightly gamey flavor that wasn't for us. We were pretty full so we passed up on ordering dessert but to end the meal, they served a complimentary mini strawberry and lemon shaved ice with a bite size dessert. The strawberry shaved ice was light, refreshing, and the perfect way to finish. Definitely worth checking out! read more
Amazing. The tortellini is one of the best pasta dishes anywhere. The Dover sole was incredible. Ham with zeppoles also amazing. Cavatelli would be hard to not order again, although it's not really my wife's thing. She also thought the linguine with clams was too herby. The cheesecake was great but would also be okay skipping next time. read more
This place is absolutely amazing. One of the absolute best restaurants in the city and totally worth the hype. Where do I even begin? The food is stellar. Not only are the pastas out of this world (and we eat a lot of good pasta), but the other food items were fabulous also, especially the duck. The drinks were also fantastic - great wine list and delicious cocktails and mocktails. The service? Unparalleled. We came here for dinner as a party of two once but then also hosted a birthday party here and were blown away by how well the team took care of us and our guests. Huge shout out to Carleen and John for being the best hosts I could have possibly asked for. They constantly checked in with us, played with some of the children guests, and went above and beyond with every tiny detail throughout the planning and party phase. We had a total blast and I'm so grateful to them for helping to make our party so memorable. We host a lot of parties at restaurants and this by far exceeded them all. The venue is also gorgeous. A beautiful bar and a cozy dining space in the back. Very lively and fun atmosphere. I could go on and on about how much I love this place. Definitely need to check it out if you haven't already. Can't wait to return! read more
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2 months ago
Torrisi was amazing! I loved the tortellini pomodoro the tortillini were pillow soft and the sauce was incredible. The cacio e pepe was also delicious. The alfegato is a must get! It has vanilla ice cream, shaved ice espresso on top and this delicious chocolate in the inside. Definitely will be back. read more
First time here for lunch, came as a group of 4. Shared a bunch of apps and got the fish specials for apps which were incredible. We also shared the fish for the main. Service was quick and the servers helpful with suggestions. read more
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Excellent service and the space is beautiful. Complimentary sourdough bread is baked daily with a very tasty sesame crust, 10/10. The tortellini was just ok, 6/10. Blue prawn saffron pasta was umami and savory. Apps wise, amberjack crudo was served in thick cuts, which is the right style and I appreciate that! Grilled octopus has a nice viet flavor and perfect texture. All are 8.5/10. The affogato is so coffee forward with very playful textures, the best dessert I had so far in 2026. 10/10. read more
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2 months ago
Torrisi is better than peak Carbone IMO. The tortellini was one of the best pastas I've had. It was very rich with the ricotta filling but their tomato sauce balanced so well. Server said they use cherry tomatoes harvested in the summer and preserve them in olive oil so they stay fresh. It kind of reminded me of a more balanced version of Misi's mascarpone tortelli. The American Ham with zepollli was the best version of this dish I've had. Their Jamaican ragu was average. Their affogato was 10/10. I actually bookmarked Torrisi bc of how Pete Wells described the affogato in his NYT review a few yrs ago, def lived up to the hype read more
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7 months ago
Reservations are nearly impossible to get here - my husband tried for weeks. The only thing he could find online was a table for 4 at 10:45pm. He read online that if we arrived at 4pm, we should be able to get into the first seating at the bar. We arrived at 3:53pm on Monday of President's Day weekend - 6 parties ahead of us. This worked out great, we got the 7pm seating (which you can request if you want). The hostess starts going down the line at around 4:30pm, so you'll know your fate for the evening. Also, FYI only parties of 1-2 allowed for walking in at the bar. They started turning on the hip hop music at 4:40pm. We put our names down around 5:10pm, for the bar's second seating. By 6:08pm, I already received a text that our table was ready! What's the hype about really? A cool Italian restaurant with dishes that are a nod to the different neighborhoods and cuisines surrounding Nolita where the restaurant is located. Some of these dishes are quite creative and you would not be able to find anywhere else. Also, a restaurant on "100 Best Restaurants in NYC in 2025" and also part of the restaurant from creators of Carbone. Also, reservations that are nearly impossible to score. We just were dying to try it, it had to be THAT good. We ordered the Tomato Martini, House Endive Salad, the Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu, the Tortellini Pomodoro, the Linguini in 15 Pink Littleneck Clams, the Duck Alla Mulberry, and the Almond Cheesecake. My Tomato Martini was decent, but nothing super exciting. The House endive salad was good, but nothing particular special or memorable. We did order that dish specifically to get some greens in. The Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu was an interesting dish - it was spicy, with the Jamaican spices. It was beef but tased quite gamey. It sounds interesting, and I see what they wanted to do with the dish, but I just didn't care for it. The linguini with clams pasta was very good, and executed very well. However, it tasted like anything I could have gotten at another Italian restaurant. I just didn't see the creativity in this dish. The Tortellini Pomodoro was recommended by our waitress when we had asked her to suggest a 3rd pasta for us to share. She said this was the most popular pasta on the menu. The tomato sauce was acidic, sweet, and delicious. The tortellinis tasted like little pillows of happiness. This was executed very well, but also I felt I could order this at another Italian restaurant. We were almost losing hope by this point. But we were still waiting for the Duck Alla Mullberry. BUT wow! This dish blew our minds!!!! The duck was great quality, and had a nice fatiness to it. The mulberry sauce tasted similarly to a hoisin sauce, a nod to the Chinese cuisine. The duck sauce on other side, and orange zest on top, added an extra layer of juiciness and richness, that made it taste like the French dish Duck L'orange. It was such a delightful flavor bomb in my mouth. Our waitress asked about our duck, and we explained how wonderful it was, but also told her we were kind of disappointed in the pastas. Nothing was bad per se, but nothing seemed warranting of an hour+ wait in line outside. She apologized to us. For dessert, we ordered the Almond Cheesecake. They also surprised us with a complimentary Affogato! The cheesecake was good, but I felt could have been enhanced with some other flavor besides almond to make the dish pop. It just felt like the almond flavor got lost. The Affogato on the other hand, was unforgettable. It had this ice crumble on the top, underneath hiding was the vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge. Each bite gets all 3 layers - huge yum! For those wanting a comparison to Carbone, I think the pastas are about the same as what you can get at Carbone. In some dishes, the pastas I think are probably a little better at Carbone. Also the fact that we were able to obtain a reservation at Carbone made a huge difference. Ambiance and scene here overall is fun. The dining room is cute, with exposed brick, but a lot of modern touches, to make it feel like old and new NYC all in one. It's an open dining room, open kitchen, as opposed to Carbone, where it's sectioned off into rooms. I enjoyed the lighting behind the bar, warm and with a glamorous feel. The service was very professional and helpful. We did wait a while for some of our dishes though, such as the pastas, and the duck took a long time, considering that they gave us a 1.5 hour time block for sitting at the bar (although they did not kick us out). Overall, the restaurant was good. Was the food good? Yes, but nothing really special. Was it with the hype? Probably not. Was it worth going to? Yes! Would I go back? No Hospitality was amazing though. They really took care of us, and I really appreciated the experience overall. I originally would have given this restaurant 3 stars on Yelp, but because of the excellent hospitality, I will round up to 4. read more
3 months ago
Finally got to try Torrisi after having it on my list for a really long time. I came as walkin for lunch the week or two after it was realized as #3 best restaurant in NYC, and well after they earned their michelin star. So it's been around for a few years at least now and it's always been a hard reservation to get. Italian food has stiff competition, and there's a lot of pretense with certain Italian restaurants. My take is that I believe this place is highly regarded because everything they do will be at least great. But I'm kind of shocked that they got as high as #3 on that list. The pasta was excellent, don't get me wrong, and the drinks were great and they gave us these rainbow cookies, little italian ices and bread for free and so it reaaaaally makes the meal worth it, and the almond cake was actually divine, and so was that espresso granita. The pastas were great though you might be able to find even better pasta elsewhere. But for an all around great/excellent meal, Torrisi is a good choice if you can snag a res. But I'm not sure it was my favorite/third favorite meal in the entirety of NYC, you know? But it's definitely worth trying, and wishing them continued success! read more
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 @ 12pm I've been wanting to try Torrisi for a while given all the hype, and overall it was a solid experience with a few standout dishes. We ordered the chicken, the famous tortellini, cucumber salad, octopus, bread, and finished with the affogato. TORTELLINI -- 3/5 I know this is the dish everyone talks about, but for me it was just okay. It leaned a bit too cheesy and heavy for my personal taste. That said, if you love rich, decadent, ultra-cheesy pasta, you'd probably enjoy it a lot. CHICKEN -- 5/5 The chicken lived up to its reputation. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat itself was juicy and not dry at all, definitely one of the highlights. CUCUMBERS -- 5/5 My favorite dish of the night was surprisingly the cucumber salad. It was dressed beautifully, super refreshing, tangy, and packed with dill flavor. Simple but executed really well. OCTOPUS -- 4/5 The octopus was savory, smoky, and impressively tender, though it ran just a touch too salty for me. AFFOGATO -- 4/5 It leaned more toward an icy espresso-martini-with-chocolate vibe rather than a creamy, classic affogato, so just know that going in. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Prices are on the steeper side, but the service was great, and the ambience is warm, classy, and cozy, which made the experience feel special. read more
Torrisi feels like a place you want to be a regular at! I could eat here twice a week and feel right at home. It's that kind of vibe, comfortable and so deliciously good! Unbelievably wonderful staff! Amazing flavors, pasta cooked to perfection! read more
1 month ago
Worth the Hype. This Italian restaurant is a must see for both visitors and tourists alike. The pasta is unmatched and the cheese cake is to die for. Whether you want to really treat your friends from out of town to some of the finest this city has to offer, or you've just had a really hard week at work and want to treat yourself, you can't go wrong with dining at Torrisi. This will certainly be a restaurant that I will continue to frequent for the foreseeable future! Bread: perfectly soft, yet chewy sourdough with a firm crust paired with a creamy light oregano butter 9/10 Ham & Zeppole : warm, buttery flakey zeppole paired with a sweet decadent pineapple jam with slight mustard/horseradish undertone married perfectly with a thin slice of pseudo-prosciutto styled American ham, 8/10 Clam Pizza: slightly briney clams with a Smokey, oaky undertone that transports you to the foothills of Tennessee 8/10 Tortellini: Truly the star of the show, tortellini shells were cooked perfectly with a slight chew to the pasta. Housed inside this perfect vessel was a creamy rich ricotta cheese which contrasted perfectly with the finely grated Parmesan and tangy tomato sauce. Perhaps the one of the best tortellinis. 10/10 Cavatelli w/ Jamaican Beef Ragú: Cavatelli was cooked to perfection with a soft but robust chew paired with tender bits of beef in a complex Carribean symphony with undertone of the notorious scotch bonnet pepper. 9/10 Italian shaved ice: Light, fruity, perfectly sweet 10/10 Cheesecake: Buttery nutty almond taste married to the creamy richness complimented by the sweet but tart cherries atop crunchy graham cracker crust. One of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. 10/10 Service: Phenomenal Ambience: Unique, elegant, modern Tip: Arrive 30 minutes before lunch if you want to be first in line, however if you get here 15 minutes beforehand you shouldn't have a problem securing bar seating. read more
11 months ago
I tried coming late at night thinking I was cool because I was on west coast time and could just walk in and grab a single seat. I was not cool and they told me that it'd be at least a 1 hour wait (I came around 9PM). 10PM eating time? Yeah, that wasn't cool with me even with my west coast stomach. So I came again the next day, during lunch hoping that I would do better. I came before opening and got in! The really cool part about the bar is just chit chatting. I sat next to another solo diner and we just shared our dishes so I ended up trying a bunch of stuff: -Charred Clam Boule: this was okay, I can see why people like it but I would have opted for something else. Probably would not reorder again. -American Ham with Zeppole: Got to try this thanks to my neighbor, and man these were GOOD. Would def order this again. -Tortellini Pomodoro: Again, ty neighbor - these were good and about as perfect as you can get for a tortellini, but it wasn't like a mind blowing experience for me. one piece was more than enough. -Chicken Alla Griglia: this was really good! but a lot of food for me lol. i wish i got to try the duck, but that's a dinner only item. Honestly, I can't think of other dishes I tried but everything was worthy of finishing. The bread and butter were simple but so good! They also ended the meal with little desserts (complimentary). Def. worth a visit if you're in town and luck out with getting a seat. read more
This experience was truly a show. The interior is gorgeous. It's one of those places where even if you're running nonstop all day, you walk in here and immediately take a deep breath and melt into the booth. The waiters made us feel like we were the most important people in the room. They are so playful with flavors, every dish felt so original. I had their tomato martini and the flavor profile was truly mind blowing. I have to come to terms with the fact that I'll never have a martini like this again. The endive salad had a complexity that had an initial fruity/tart profile evolving into a more of a herbaceous finish. The pasta dishes were so comforting. The Jamaican beef ragu was tender and warm. I'll be dreaming about this affogato for the foreseeable future with a slush type coffee on top of a layer of fudge and ice cream. What we had: -Lots of Prosecco -Tomato Martini -Spritz Torrisi -Cucumbers New Yorkese -Endive Salad -Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu -Raviolini with Blue Prawns and Saffron -Tortellini Pomodoro -Affogato read more
Tough to get reservations but so worth it for a delicious meal with good vibes. The staff was so kind and attentive during our meal, offering great recommendations and again, AMAZING service. And the food was impeccable. Ordered the oysters, tortellini, lobster pasta, the house giardiniera, octopus, and closed out with the house sorbet and small almond cake bites. Everything was so well made and plated, paired very well with the wine lists (ask your server!) Will return :) read more
5 months ago
Great experience and very good service! My friend and I came for lunch and we were treated so well from start to finish. We ordered two dishes to share, the tortellini pomodoro and the cavatelli with Jamaican beef Ragu. Both dishes were incredible, the pasta itself tasted so fresh. The tortellini pomodoro was delicious and I loved the sauce. The beef Ragu in the cavatelli was really flavorful and had a good spice to it. I loved the pasta in it as well. We were also given bread and butter at the beginning which was so soft and fresh. It was impeccable service throughout and the vibe inside was great. Would definitely come back to try more! read more
An immaculate dining experience! we walked in for lunch at around 12 PM on a Friday and it was easy to get a seat at the bar. there an attention to detail, right from when you walk in with the hostess, taking your jacket to leading to your seat. The server that we had was attentive, funny, and relatable. The food: The tortellini was our FAVORITE. It will definitely be in your dreams and was my standout dish. The sauce was perfect, the tortellini was plumped up with the most creamy filling. next, you must absolutely not skip the avocado for dessert. The presentation was phenomenal, and the fudge paired with the ice cream was absolutely a perfect combination. This dessert actually made me gasp because of how good the flavors worked together. The cavatelli had a very apparent pepper taste, which our server warned us about but it gave us a good amount of spice and flavor. and don't even get me started on the bread + butter that they serve to each table. The bread was divine (sesame seeds) and the butter was even perfectly presented. I will certainly be back for dinner because the hostess tells me it's a completely different ambiance! read more
Though it's hard to get a Rez here, I found it to be a really warm and welcoming place. The space itself is really beautiful, and the food is unique. The hostesses were really accommodating in taking me as a walk in and the bartender was really kind. I had the Jamaican cavatelli and it was amazing! Extra points for free dessert (sorbet and also cookies). Thanks to Sena, Paola, and John (apologies if it misspelled). I'd come back! read more
Worth the wait. Worth leaving work early on a random Tuesday to score seats at the bar. They seated me and my friend at 7 pm. The service staff were competent and but also friendly and respectful. The interior is beautiful and I definitely felt like the bar was a better option for two people. The rest of the space had corporate / group vibes. Now the food. The octopus as a starter was excellent. Chicken a la griglia was fantastic (I'm still thinking about the sauce). We also got the pomodoro and ravioli with prawns. Pasta was delicious but comparable to other great Italian restaurants in nyc. For dessert, we had the date cake and the apple pastry special. Both were incredibly delicious. read more
Came back for dinner and omg-- tbh still one of the top 2 pasta restaurants in NYC. - Zeppole: 1000000/10 (heavenly) - Bao bun: 100/10 (the meat was sooo tender and tbh best Bao bun I've had) - Tortellini: 100/10 (still the best tortellini I've ever had) - Ragu pasta: 1000000/10 (holy smokes this was amazing!!!!! It's almost like a fusion of Indian spices with ragu pasta??? Def spicy but omg soooooo worth it) - Fig cocktail: 9/10 (good, but on the stronger side) - Tomato martini: 10/10 (very heavy on tomato) read more
I finally made it in after hearing so many good reviews, but impossible to snag a reservation and I can confidently say it lives up to the hype. Heads up: if you're dining solo, they'll only seat you at the bar. But honestly, it was a great experience! The bartenders were super friendly and attentive, and service overall was good. They start you off with bread and butter, and that butter was insanely good. Simple, but such a strong start. I'd heard people rave about the cucumbers, so I ordered those first, and now I get it. So fresh, and the mustard seed dressing was packed with flavor. Highly recommend. Now the star of the show: the tortellini. Hands down the best I've ever had. That's a bold statement, I know, but it's true. The pasta was pillowy soft, the filling was rich and flavorful, and the sauce tied it all together perfectly. I wouldn't change a thing about it. They ended the meal with a little lemon icee (nice touch, though it was very lemony) and surprised me with a complimentary slice of rainbow cake which was really good! Overall, amazing food, great vibe, and totally worth the wait. I'll definitely be back. read more
I'm very happy to have had the chance to dine here. Service was impeccable and the best part of the experience. And it wasn't just being nice and friendly; it was personalized. (For instance i noticed out of the corner of my eye when a server brought out the dessert, our main server stopped the guy because it didn't include a. candle) We loved complimentary bread.. so good! Most of the dishes were great and were ones I'd recommend, although there were a few dishes that were perhaps not to my palate (namely the pasta with Jamaican ragu which had a strong peppery taste. The lobster in the lobster pasta tasted great, but the pasta itself was garlicky and oily, and lacking any other flavor). My favorite dish of the meal was in fact the entree we ordered which was the the grilled chicken; I've never tasted a chicken that delicate before! Only downside was it was $44 for one piece of chicken that was cut into 4 small pieces. The restaurant is in a beautiful space as well. Really large dining area in the back. Definitely a spot to impress people out of town or to celebrate a special occasion, because they treat you well here. read more
28 days ago
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8 months ago
I've been dreaming of trying Torrisi for several years and have been unable to get a table via Resy. My (now) husband, and I lined up for bar seats around 4pm on a Monday. We were first in line but ultimately even those who arrived around 4:40pm on that specific day were able to be seated on that first round. Although long and cold, the wait was well worth it. When we were checked in, they offered us a table that was free which was perfect now that we were celebrating our civil wedding that day and a table offered a much more intimate experience than the bar for walk-ins. The restaurant is absolutely stunning inside: the high vaulted ceilings, moody lighting, exposed brick, velvet curtains-- give off a feeling of grandness with a touch of industrial familiarity. Quite reminiscent of NYC. Our waiter was incredible. He was super attentive of us and made us feel very special on this occasion. We started off with two glasses of Prosecco which were perfectly cold and refreshing. He also brought out some delicious complimentary sesame crusted bread with this divine oregano butter that was soft and salted. For food we shared: - Octopus Nha Trang: one of the best octopus dishes I've had in the city. The octopus was char grilled to perfection, it had a nice crispy skin, and the most tender inside. This was accompanied by Vietnamese inspired herbs and chilies, giving a nice punch through the predominantly rich and umami sauce. Bright, but also decadent. Absolutely stellar flavor profile and complexity. Definitely an underrated appetizer here! Highly recommend if you are an octopus lover. - Tortellini Pomodoro: I obviously had incredibly high expectations for this dish but it was the one that I was least impressed by. Yes, the tortellini are basically delicious creamy, cheesy pillows over this fresh tomato sauce, with hints of basil that are very reminiscent of a Margherita slice. It's definitely a very bright and universally beloved dish. That being said, the dish lacked a bit of texture for me--the pasta was not quite cooked al dente. Even though the flavor was really good, I would likely skip next time and try another one of their pasta dishes with a more punchy/ interesting flavor. Worth trying once but I think it may be slightly overrated. - Chicken Alla Griglia: show. stopper. I was not sure what to expect but this dish truly blew my mind away. The chicken had the crispiest skin possible and the juiciest inside. The flavor was umami, and a bit tangy. It came over this rich, and slightly creamy mushroom sauce that complemented the chicken beautifully. You have to order this if you come! I do not kid, this was the best grilled chicken I have had in my life. - Duck Alla Mulberry: another absolutely stellar dish. I thought I liked the chicken better at first but, the more bites I took of the duck, the more I loved it. It almost felt like I was slowly falling in love and discovering new flavors/ notes within just one dish. The duck was cooked perfectly, was lean and tender, and had a nice layer of fat underneath the crispy skin. The sauce was sweet but also a bit sour and had hints of orange, and a very subtle hint of what tasted like wasabi. It was umami, it was sweet, it had the texture elements, the richness, and uniqueness--it was bold but also absolute perfection. It came with a side of chard which also complemented the duck nicely. I would come back just for this!! - Affogato: our waiter highly recommended this even though I was heavily leaning towards the almond cheesecake. I've never been happier someone changed my mind. This dessert was so good and the perfect way to end our meal. It has the optimal level of sweetness and richness. The cold and creamy vanilla gelato base, topped with an airy layer of mascarpone for more depth of flavor, followed by this decadent, chewy fudge, and then topped with coffee granita which added both a granularity from the ice crystals and very subtle coffee flavor that was refreshing and not overpowering. Truly more like a hybrid between sundae and a tiramisu than an affogato but delicious nonetheless. Overall, I understand the hype behind this place now. Not only do they have the impeccable, warm service, and spectacular/ grand ambiance, but also all their dishes were excellently executed leaving a culinary memory that lasts. The menu staples are amazing so I'm curious to (hopefully) return in the future and get a chance to try some of their daily specials as well. I really wish it weren't so difficult to get a reservation and wish I had a chance here to come more frequently without having to line up for an hour to get in...TLDR if you have connections and are reading this, please hit me up ;) It was truly such a perfect dinner to celebrate a very special occasion and I will hold the memory of this experience fondly for the rest of my life. If you ever have a chance to come here, take it. You won't regret it! read more
6 months ago
Was able to dine here on a Tuesday evening due to another party's last minute cancellation. Reservations are notoriously hard to get at Torrisi so we were very happy to finally get a chance to eat here. We ordered the Tortellini Pomodoro, Raviolini with blue prawns and saffron, their lamb special, as well as their affogato. Everything was delicious but the Tortellini and the affogato stood out to me. The Tortellini sounded like a simple dish but was executed well and the affogato was different than any other affogato I have had in the past, almost felt like I was biting into a tiramisu. We ended the night with complimentary green apple and lemon sorbets in addition to a cookie platter. Food came out quickly and the restaurant was very cozy. read more
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7 months ago
7 months ago
now one of my top favorite new york restaurants! torrisi is one of those places that people say is genuinely not overrated - couldn't agree more. getting a reservation is very difficult but so worth it. heard that it takes about 3 hours to wait in line for walk in (and you can't walk leave the line). cucumbers new yorkese - blew my mind. such a clean and fresh dish, with just the crunchy part. the best cucumbers i've ever had in my life!! tortellini - soft and pillowy with perfect acidity from the sauce. i wanted to eat 3 of these dishes. american ham with zeppole - i don't love the texture of these meats usually but this was perfection. the pineapple was so unique! duck - my least favorite thing on the menu but still good. my mom loved it! date cake - i've never had a date cake before! i don't like dates generally but this cake was delicious. the colorful dollops were flavorful and fun. cookies - we got one of each that was offered! the rainbow cookie and the raspberry milano were my favorites, but each was so good. i would come back here just for the cookies. i just made a reservation to come back here next month and i am so excited!!! read more
We walked in during the middle of lunch service, put our bid down, and figured we wouldn't be able to get seats as the bar and the tables were stuffed to the full on a nice Friday noon. Little did we know, they texted us 10 minutes later to let us know a table opened up. We scarfed down a nice tower of ice cream we had just gotten and sat down at the edge of the dining room floor. The ambiance is what you'd expect of a nice restaurant in NYC. There's quite a bit of glitz and glamor, charm of the Gilded Age combined with sensibilities of midcentury modern furnishings. I knew of Torrisi but had not seen too many pictures and videos of the establishment. So I was happy to find that we were in decent view of the open kitchen and could peep the chefs putting finishing touches before the pass. I did get a NA cocktail, the Spritz Italiano, which was presented beautifully and served as a lovely bitter refresher between each bite. The server started us off with sesame crusted sourdough bread with oregano butter that was drizzled with olive oil. While I don't love oregano, I loved the tang and the moist chewiness of the bread and grew to love the butter and olive oil combo. Our appetizer, thinly sliced American ham with zeppole, came out soon after. The puffy and eggy zeppole with a little bit of marmalade and thin sliver of ham all together was a surprising combo. It did feel more like a dessert than an appetizer, but I love a sweet and salty treat. We just ordered pastas for our meal. My brother had the famous tortellini pomodoro, and I felt it was the best dish of the day. The tomato sauce was just perfect. I had the cavatelli with Jamaican beef regu. The sauce was a little heavier than I had anticipated. Before ordering, I was warned that it was a little "spicy" and I assume it was in reference to the generous amount of ginger and pepper spice, but it was well-spiced and not "spicy" in my books. But because of the beef fat and a slightly heavy salting, the sauce felt a little on the dense and overpowering side for me. The cavatelli pasta is such an interesting shape and a delightful texture and flavor, so I wished that the sauce was a little more complementary to the uniqueness of the pasta. We were happy to find that though we did not order any dessert, there was a bit of sweet rainbow cookie bites and sorbet to end the meal. I really loved the rainbow cookie and thought it did not contain raspberry jam as I'm used to having, I did not miss its loss as the fragrant almond flavor had been more pronounced as a result. The lemon sorbet was a nice sharp and tangy refresher as I prepared to launch myself back into the dusty and sweaty streets. Overall, the ambiance is wonderful but not pretentious at Torrisi. It's a bit of meal and a show with the open kitchen and the vibrant bar. The food seems to cater to both the foodie adventurers and the comfort-seekers. read more
3 months ago
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1 year ago
Excellent food - it doesn't disappoint. I chose Torrisi to celebrate my birthday and we got a few dishes to share: pulpo (SO tender and flavorful), American ham with zeppole (not Iberian ham but it was still very good), tortellini pomodoro (literally the best tortellinis I've tried - so soft, creamy and light), and the cavatellini tithe Jamaican beef ragu (amazing combination of flavors). Staff were very knowledgeable and professional. The food took a bit longer than expected but overall an amazing experience. The restaurant is classy, very beautiful and well maintained. read more
I've been dying to go to Torrisi for the longest time, and YES -- your girl finally scored a resy! Was it worth the hype? Hell yeah!!! The front section is reserved for walk-ins, but we had a reservation and got right in. Starting off strong with the American ham and zeppole. You're supposed to cut the zeppole in half, fill it with their homemade pineapple jam, then wrap it with prosciutto. ODD but the combo worked so well! Next up was the charred clam boule, which came served on half of an English muffin (maybe?). Either way, they were generous with the clams and the flavor was amazing. I LOOOVE pasta, so of course I had to try three of them. My favorite was the raviolini with prawns and saffron. So good! Shrimp overload! The raviolini had this cute dumpling shape and was filled with more shrimp. Loved it! The linguini in Manhattan clam sauce was also really good -- a little too salty but delicious! The cavatelli with Jamaican beef ragu was my least favorite. It had a bit of a kick, but the ragu reminded me of lamb and just wasn't for me. They surprised us with complimentary icees: one lemon and one peach. Super refreshing and not too sweet. Then came a little cookie box, also complimentary. The sesame cracker was CRACK -- perfectly crunchy without breaking your teeth. We also ordered the affogato. It was layered with ice cream, hot fudge, and espresso poured over. The ice in it threw me off a bit, but overall still enjoyable. Only downside? It was hot in there. The AC was broken and we were originally seated near the open kitchen, which was way too HOT. Luckily, they were able to move us to a cooler table. Even with that, service was amazing! Super attentive and kind the whole night. 10/10! Highly recommend and I'd 100% come back. Torrisi lived up to the hype. read more
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I have a reservation for lunch at the bar room table. Can anyone explain the seating and if it's worth it?
I like the noise level of the bar area better and I will never eat in the dining room again. It was deafening. I'm sure the all the food is available in all areas.…
Is the bar first come first serve or for reservations only?
Bar seats are walk-in based. Bar tables are for reservations.
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We allow children but do not offer high chairs or booster seating. The child would be most comfortable if they are able to sit freely on our regular chairs.
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