TLDR: Carbone WILL be getting their Michelin star back with this sister restaurant. From the succulent dishes to the impeccable service, Torrisi was an absolute pleasure to experience. We walked in around 6pm to put our names down and had an hour wait before getting our bar seating. Torrisi might just have the best espresso martini in the city and you should absolutely come early to sit at the bar and experience their cocktails. We started out with the Lamb Spaghetti and Pesto orecchiette. The Lamb is an ABSOLUTE must order, the sauce was delightfully spiced and pasta cooked to perfection. The pesto dish was a fun refresher and break from the richness of the Lamb but the addition of shishito peppers was a unique and welcome surprise. The chicken was a good sized portion for two people, served with broccolini. The skin was crispy with the chicken itself being so juicy and savory. The oyster mushrooms are a great pairing with the chicken. Finally we ended with the Almond Cheesecake that felt light, sweet and refreshing. The incredible attention to detail to everything was the highlight of the restaurant. I highly recommend going before they become just as busy and hard to get a reservation as Carbone! read more

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Stellar meal though I almost wanted to take off a star because I was really hoping they would have their original house made mozzarella. We waited for a seat at the bar which took about 40 min shortly after open. Now onto the food! We started with the clam boule which was incredible - don't miss this! My favorite pasta is the linguini in pink Manhattan clam sauce. I didn't care for the cavatelli with beef ragu because it didn't mention that there was goat cheese which made it a bit gamey. With that said it was my dining mates favorite pasta dish. The raviolini was unique and tasty but I def preferred the linguini The duck... oh my ... it was so delicious! Don't even hesitate to order that! The skirt steak special had a nice sauce but the meat was a bit chewy If you have room the scalloped potatoes was delicious and the cheesecake was light and tasty! I would def go back for the linguini and duck! read more

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The vibes, ambiance, food, service, seeing my old pal John Mayer a 10/10 experience you have to try read more

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The best food I've ever had in my life. Special shoutout to the dover sole - wow. The service was also top notch - the servers were so kind, down to earth, and helpful. It made our whole weekend! read more

I like Brooklyn pretension more than Manhattan pretension because at least it tastes good. I'll take a loaf of She Wolf sourdough with furikake butter beans and normandie butter anyday over the mediocre pasta at Torrisi that I am told much of the city is fawning over. My main course of mushroom marsala with scalloped potatoes was even more disappointing - I found the spicing of the potatoes bizarre, with a strong scent of saunf emanating from the dish. For dessert, I appreciate their touch of serving gelato in miniature paper cups reminiscent of the Italian ices you used to find at corner slice shops everywhere in NY, all part of the constructed nostalgia that has propelled Major Food Group to fame. read more

wth? lol is this like a massive plot from all the influencers / food bloggers alike to "emperors new clothes" us into thinking that this place is awesome when really its whaterver? HAHAHA Okay how to snag a res: - walk in and put your name down. i went on 4th of july weekend on a friday at 7p and was able to get seated by 845 and had a PRIME spot The vibe: - the service truly is impeccable, they were so nice and sweet - the clientele tbh is NOT as sceney as you think. i think there are "scenier" spots in nyc. maybe bc i went during 4th of july weekend, and everyone was probably in the hamptons but the clientile also skewed older than i thought. so imo it's not the MOST FUN place to people watch haha The food: - the free bread was AMAZING i loved it so much i got two baskets (which lol normally i din't even take a bite of a piece of the bread) - the cucumbers (everybody and their moms talks about these cucumbers, and while they were good, nothing game changing to rave about. (my mom's smashed cucumber salad taste better and is cheaper) - endive salad: not much to rave about - tortellini pomodoro was delicious! lots of filling inside. came with like 7~ lol which is barely a meal for yourself but fun to share - at the end of the meal they give you free italian ice and italian cookies. it is really sweet that they do that but it was not good I think this restaurant excels in their customer service and making you FEEL like you are a VIP and comes with the vibe / exclusivity but overall I wouldn't go back. read more

Torrisi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down best Italian restaurant in NYC. The pastas are on another level! This place is popular for a reason and if you can get a res/have time to wait and walk in...do it!! We did a walk in Thursday evening for dinner and the wait was 4 hrs but trust me it's WORTH IT! Everything was 10//10 from the service to the free bread & butter! Besides the incredible pastas/chicken...the cucumbers were surprisingly SO GOOD and refreshing. I thought Bestia and Cento Pasta Bar in LA had amazing pasta but Torrisi beats both by a landslide. read more

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Really really really loved Torrisi. So much so that we are trying to go back 5 days after dining there this weekend. We have the rest of the menu we want to try! Cavatelli with Jamaican Ragu was beyond. Beautiful cook on the lamb. Loved the chopped liver & Manischewitz. We had a juicy Brunello di Montalcino (thanks somm!) Desserts were charming and special. Beautiful space. Such a fun dinner. Hope our waitlist spot opens up. *fingers crossed* read more

Torrisi - Ham & zeppolis, CHOPPED LIVER WITH MANISCHEWITZ - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow! Walked in at 5 and scored a table with a time limit. It's a spectacular room- warm with exposed brick , urbane with lux lighting and spacious with a huge open kitchen. The house-made bread with garlicky compound butter is delicious and only gave me two pieces though. Ate: Bread Escarole salad with endive and persimmon plus salata Tuna with caponata emulsion Spaghetti with spicy Manhattan clam sauce Broccoli ciccio Total: $90 before tax The tuna was incredible. The salad was one of the most inventive I've ever tasted. The pasta The pasta sadly was missing the whole clams from former photos and while very very tasty the visual presentation was a BIG disappointment This is an exceptionally well thought out restaurant concept. There's a lot of managers circling about maybe too many.. Snazzy in every way and worth the price. Can't wait for lunch. read more

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The Michelin starred Torrisi received a lot of press recently for their celebrity clientele making reservations notoriously difficult to obtain. They've compensated with a larger bar area for no reservation walk-ins like myself. I waited for about an hour in the walk-in line before being seated. The menu is based on Italian dishes with unique flavor combinations such as Chinese or Caribbean spices. American Ham with Zeppole is a prosciutto-esque cured ham served with airy puff pastry and pineapple jam. The waiter suggested wrapping the zeppole and jam in a slice of ham. The combination creates an initial pop of sweetness of pineapple that transitions to the overpowering saltiness of the cured ham. The Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu is one of their best examples of a traditional Italian dish paired with a flavor profile of another culture. The cavatelli is cooked was a jerked beef that is very spicy and robust. If eaten too quickly, the capsaicin will overwhelm your taste buds masking all the delicate flavors. I suggest eating the cavatelli slowly with short breaks to allow the spiciness to subside so that you can taste the other underlying flavors. The Dover Sole Francese is a lightly breaded fish placed over a citrusy butter and caper sauce. The portion is large and could probably serve as a main for two people. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavor was satisfying. However, it lacks the same punch as their unique pasta dishes. For dessert, the affogato was also large. It was half way between a traditional affogato and a milkshake. I would love to have their affogato separately as a stand-alone treat. read more

Wow, wow, wow. Every once in awhile you dine at a place that just blows others out of the water and that, without a question to me, recently was Torrisi. Don't get me wrong, Carbone is fun and all but Torrisi's food, atmosphere, service and overall experience is top- notch. Hold onto your reading glasses because this review will be a long one: I was able to sneak in to eat at the bar at lunch. I had popped in around 12:45/1 and put my name on the waitlist for an hour. I came back around 2 and had to wait a few more minutes at their cocktail table while my bar seat was cleared. The interior of this spot is STUNNING. You feel transported in this tall ceiling, open concept that both feels classy and elegant but not overly stuffy. I love the light that came through their windows. It offered some warmth to the space but they still somehow made the interior very private and elusive. I ordered an espresso martini and it was very delicious. Super creamy and just alcohol-forward enough to where I could get a little buzz off 1 drink but still enjoy it happily. For food I went with: - Bread and butter: I asked for some bread and butter because I heard that their in-house seaded loaf is insanely good. The gossip is true, the bread is perfectly crisp/crunch on the exterior but as soft as a warm pillow on the inside. Their butter is also widly good for it being.. well.. butter. - ITALIAN AND AMERICAN HAMS WITH ZEPPOLE. Ok, I feel like the name doesn't really do this justice- this should be "heaven on a plate". Such a simple concept but the execution is *chefs kiss*. The zeppoles' come out steamy and warm, paired with the pineapple jam and ham, this app is a slam dunk. The salty, sweet, fatty combination is craveable and addicting. I did not expect to eat an entire plate of ham and donuts but here I am, writing you a tale of my times, haha. - TORTELLINI POMODORO: These little pockets of joy were both rich and light at the same time. The pasta is light but filled with it's popable creamy interior, this is a perfect match. The red sauce is also delicate and not overpowering of the dish. The portion sizes are so smart and correct. Oddly enough, I had struck up a conversation about the hype around Torrisi with the couple sitting next to me. I accidentally convinced them to get their Affogato (apparently only available at lunch) and they let me sample a bit of theirs! This was so unique and a really fun take on an Affogato. I'll definitely be dreaming about this bite. They also over a palette cleanser in the form of a scoop of gelato. Very refreshing and light. It wakes up your senses after possibly being sleepy after all this delicious food! Well, I thought I was completely full at this point and THEN I saw someone order the almond cheesecake (also only available at lunch). Of course, I had to get this too. It was beautiful to look at and tasted even better. Normally cheesecake can feel super heavy and cloying, but not this. The flavor was apparent but not overpowering and the texture was incredible. Paired with a bitter/sweet cherry sauce on the side, I was once again blown away by one of their dishes. I could barely fit anything else in my stomach, but they brought out 3 very thin, light Italian cookies to round off the meal. All unique and very delicious. This has a top spot in my 2024 list and it's only Feb. I don't normally revisit that many places but I am genuinely interested in coming back as soon as possible- hopefully with friends. 5/5 read more

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LOVED my experience at Torrisi. The interior was so quant and trendy. The service was excellent and attentive. To start, we had espresso martinis- delicious. We then ordered the Cucumber New Yorkese, cheese tortellini, the raviolini with Saffron and prawns, and the affogato to end the meal. The cucumber new yorkese was so fresh and flavorful! The Raviolini with Saffron and Prawn was the standout- it was so different and delicious. The affogato was the perfect end to the experience. read more

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Incredible. I find the Italian food scene in NY to be overhyped usually and not worth the price but Torrisi was nothing short of fantastic from the food to the ambiance to the service. And let's be real...seldom do NY restaurants deliver on all 3 fronts. Despite having a 5:15pm rezzie on a Saturday, the place was packed. The star of the show was the off-menu cacio e pepe. My sister had dined before with her bf and they knew about that dish. It was unreal...we ordered a 2nd. Best decision ever. Other standouts included the cucumber New Yorkese (wow what flavors!) and the raviolini with prawns and saffron. So good. I think what I love about Torrisi is that you can taste the simplicity of the dishes in the sense that it's few ingredients but all of excellent quality so you can actually taste the ingredients vs dishes masked with butter and cream. True Italian food is exactly that. AND we didn't feel heavy after our meal, which is insane considering how much we ordered. This is my new fav restaurant in NY and I'll def be back !!! Shoutout to our server Marcus (I think), who was an absolute delight and guided us well. We also had a bottle of the Radici 2017 Taurasi at the recommendation of the sommelier and it was fantastic. Full body, medium tannins, acidic, berries, smooth. Yum. read more

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Outstanding experience at this one Michelin star restaurant. The Pomodoro tortellini is a must order it was outstanding, divine. we also loved the cucumber salad. It was phenomenal so fresh and it came with a Dijon mustard/capers dressing just phenomenal. Jeremy Sue Sue was very good, but I didn't care for the crunchy ice on top. However, the flavor of the actual tiramisu was amazing. I also got Capelli. I believe that was made with beef and that was really good but a little too rich for me. I probably won't order that again. The cookies are complementary were amazing and I loved the complementary bread with butter. That was a really nice touch. Will be back. read more

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I loved Torrisi Italian Specialties when it was open a decade ago, so when I heard a bigger, bolder Torrisi was one of the hottest new restaurants of the year, I got on Resy the day reservations opened up, a full month in advance. I got the hour wrong, unfortunately, and I guess this is one of those restaurants where you have to be on your game. I booked the only time available for our Tuesday night dinner: 11PM, when most people like us (parents of small children) are sound asleep. I had alerts on for more reasonable time slots the entire month leading up to our reservation. Nothing ever became available. Thankfully, this was our first dinner in New York, so we were still on L.A. time. Still, we showed up 15 minutes early figuring a table might have opened up by 10:45. As it turns out, though, Torrisi is a full-blown party late on a school night, with a fun, vibrant atmosphere. The place was packed when we walked in--a lot of large groups, we noticed, rather than couples--and we were led to a bar area by the open kitchen, where we were able to order drinks while we waited for our table. With a bit of guidance, we got a bottle of Barbera d'Alba, which was nice and not excessively pricey. We weren't actually seated until after 11, but our roomy corner table was worth the wait. The service was exceptional, especially for such a busy restaurant. I wish I'd gotten our waiter's name. He was super impressive, probably the best server I've seen in years. He was in constant motion, attending to many people, I'm sure, but always there whenever we might have thought to look for him, anticipating our needs and taking the extra ten seconds whenever we seemed interested to tell us what was in a dish, or when our entrée was on its way. The food was absolutely delicious, starting with the complimentary bread basket--fresh, soft, sesame seed-studded slices served with good, creamy butter. I loved the concept, the Italian-ish, sometimes Asian-inflected, 100% New York City menu. We ordered a couple appetizers, a couple pastas, an entrée, and a dessert, and this was a sturdy, beautiful dinner for two. We started with the cucumbers New Yorkese and the Italian and American hams with zeppole. We ordered the cucumbers at our waiter's recommendation, and this might have been my favorite dish of the night. The cucumbers were sliced thin in a glorious salad, liberally dressed with deli pickle flavors: dill, cilantro, mustard seeds, heavy on the fresh herbs. I know cucumber may not sound as exciting ham and pasta and duck, but do not miss out on this salad. The hams were splendid, sliced thin and silky, served with crispy fried dough balls and a sweet pineapple mostarda (I'm always happy to see ham and pineapple together). The tortellini pomodoro were simple and deeply satisfying, supple pasta stuffed with ricotta and served on a bright, jammy tomato sauce. I also loved the raviolini with prawns and saffron, slippery shrimp dumplings in a light, very flavorful sauce. They reminded me more of wontons than any pasta I've ever had, bursting with succulent prawn. The duck alla mulberry was wonderful, the duck perfectly cooked, with crispy skin and tender red flesh. It came with a rich mulberry sauce and sautéed Swiss chard. We ordered one dessert to share, but got a whole sequence to end our meal, starting with palate-cleansing green apple and lemon Italian ice, charmingly served in tiny paper cups. Then we had our affogato, an astonishingly good ice cream sundae, with layers of espresso granita, vanilla ice cream, mascarpone mousse, and hot fudge. Finally, a cute little plate of cookies: lemon meringue, tricolor almond, and Milano-style wafers coated in chocolate. It was close to one in the morning when we rolled out the door, the restaurant emptying out at last. Torrisi was well worth the planning and the ridiculously late start. Food, service, and ambiance were all on a different level from almost any other restaurant. I live across the country, but I fully intend to go back--even if it means eating duck after midnight. read more

Torrisi was a hands down 5 star experience. The service was impeccable and they were well versed in food and wine pairings. I began with the charred clam boule which was a perfect beginning. Not a tortellini fan but I ordered it and was blown away with the simple and fresh ingredients. Finished with the sicilian date cake which was a decadent treat! I sat at the bar which was stunning but so was the rest of the restaurant. Don't come here unless you plan on not paying rent that month. While it's quite expensive I thought it was worth it. read more

For one of the hardest reservations in NYC, I was deeply disappointed. I am a big Carbone fan, and was expecting Torrisi to surpass Carbone given its reputation. Unfortunately, the service was horrific. It was one hour before anyone took an appetizer order, and another two hours before we saw a main. The food (once it arrived) was tasty, but not good enough to make up for the other mistakes. While leisurely meals can be great, we felt forgotten about. With so many wonderful restaurants in NYC, I would go anywhere else for this price point. read more

My friend and I were lucky to sneak in at 11pm on the Wednesday night we flew into the city. I had tried to get a reservation for two but was not able to secure anything, so I was very pleased when I showed up, and the host was accommodating. Great attitude and very helpful. The staff made the night. Service was a group effort, and everyone took responsibility for our table. Other servers came to chit chat about the food items and make recommendations, the manager swung by, the SA was extremely attentive and really stepped up to connect with us (Hector). We enjoyed the experience, and the evening so much that we wanted to try to jump in again during our 5-day trip. Alas, we could not. These lovely people also served us lovely food! Hah! The tortellini pomodoro for which they are known was stellar. We also enjoyed the sardine special, scalloped potatoes, and the linguini. There was not a single dud in the group-- I would order everything again, except I would not. I have to try new dishes next time I am there, so as to broaden my experience-- I absolutely trust that I will not be disappointed. Thanks to the team for a lovely first meal in Manhattan. read more

Torrisi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

MFG has done it again. Excellent experience at Torrisi from the food to service, drinks, ambience & the whole vibe! It's to be expected with the team behind the scenes. Would def dine here again. Was a hard Rezy to get. Was trying for awhile and finally got it. my nephews birthday and a very memorable experience over all. The table Favorite was the fried dough with pineapple something and prosciutto. Also excellent was the seafood pasta I ordered. And the best most flavorful and tender duck breast I've ever had in my life! was my favorite from the menu and I highly suggest you Order the Duck! (Unfortunately I did not get good photos at all, a little upset about it. Maybe next time. ) read more

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Came here for brunch on a weekend. The interior design was immaculate. The server was also so helpful as it was our first time here! We got: Cucumbers New Yorkese - delicious salad Italian and American Hams with Zeppole Octopus Nha Trang - I enjoyed the sauce Tortellini Pomodoro - tasty, but small and comes with 7 Penne Primavera Dover Sole Francese - cooked to perfection Black Sea Bass Dogana - the softest fish I've ever eaten Almond Cheesecake Affogato Shaved ices and cookies I'd recommend everything I commented on above and would love to try the dinner menu sometime! read more

If you love Carbone, you will LOVE Torrisi. 10/10 I would recommend this place to my friends. Making a reservation on resy was very tough, but this girl made it happen lol We ordered tortellini pomodoro (10/10), linguini in a pink Manhattan clam sauce (10/10), and raviolini with prawns and saffron (10/10)!!! Everything was spectacular! We also ordered two cocktails (royale garibaldi and caffe espresso) and they were delicious. We absolutely loved everything we had except comp lemon sorbets unfortunately.. it was toooo sour/acidic for us lol Can't wait to come back and try other dishes! read more

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One of the first time in a very long time that an Italian restaurant has truly wow-ed me! This place was an absolute gem. Walk-in: We did not have a reservation, so we waited in line around 4:15PM for their 5PM opening on Saturday night. We were the first in line, but shortly after us, there were a couple of people lining up. By 4:45PM, the line was around the block, so I recommend coming earlier to secure your spot! Food: 10/10. every. single. dish. was. great. That being said, my absolute favorites was the truffle tortellini (special of the day), tortellini pomodoro, and their duck. The duck was so juicy and so tender, and one of the best cooked ducks I've had in the city. The oyster mushrooms as a side were also a lovely addition. Also, make sure to leave room for dessert, their almond cheesecake and affogato were phenomenal. Ambiance: 10/10. The servers were so attentive, and the bartender (we were seated at the bar) was super attentive and knowledgable about all the dishes as well. The space itself is so romantic and cozy, along with the open kitchen concept, this was an absolute gem. read more

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I came to Torrisi some time in the summer since it was getting a lot of hype and recognition already. We waited in line right before dinner opening hours and got bar seats. Waiter/bartender was extremely pleasant. Loved the ambiance and interior decor. I visited with my Pescatarian friend and we shared plates. We started off with Tuna with Pickled Caponata, which was basically a tuna crudo with pickled veggies that's dressed in this nice, citrusy, nutty sauce. For the main pastas, we had the famous Tortellini Pomodoro and the Raviolini with Prawns and Saffron. The tortellini was very well constructed. The pasta itself was light, not too thick and the ricotta filling was well-proportioned. The raviolini was more flavorful--kind of reminded me of shrimp wontons--and aromatic. I still preferred the ravioli though. We finished off with a great summer dessert, frozen yogurt in grapefruit with olive oil drizzled on top. Extremely refreshing and a perfect palate cleanser. Torrisi was very good. I was surprised they got a Michelin star though. Perhaps I should return and try some of their meat dishes? read more

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Ok, so I finally was able to make it to the infamous Torrisi....... Reservations here can be extremely hard to come by, so if you get one, take it. I went on a saturday afternoon right when they opened, and it was extremely packed. So many people were excited for me when I told them I was going. Right when you walk in and you can see that the place is extremely beautiful, warm, and comforting. So the vibe is amazing. The service is also very good. We didn't really seem to have one set server....just a collection of people coming to our table. Now the food.....the food is good...I would pass on come things....such as the endive salad and the Jamaican stew pasta. But the cucumber salad, pomodoro, and seafood pasta were menu highlights. And the bread and butter is also delicious. Overall, I would highlight recommend and I would go back for more dessert as well. read more

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There was a time Major Food Group cared about its guests. That time has passed. Torrisi is a testament to the cash-grab, soulless corporate nature that now rules the day at this once great hospitality group. I was greeted at the host stand with all the warmth you feel when checking in at the DMV. The dining room is lovely, as all their restaurants are. The server allowed us to order one round of appetizers without the rest of the order and made it clear that this was a one-time-only privilege. On her return, we had better be ready. We ordered a few bottles of wine as well. The appetizers arrived quickly but not all together. As I was mid-bite and still awaiting the bottle service to be completed, the server returned. "Are you ready to order?" I was asked as I finished pulling the fork from my mouth. I mumbled the obvious need for a few minutes and was told this was my final extension. When the wine was served, the sommelier was aware of the situation and explained that the food needed to be ordered because the kitchen did not want orders running into the next seating. When I asked what time they needed the table back, there was hesitation in answering. Eventually, the server came back and explained they were going to flip the table when we were done instead of rushing us. Imagine serving a table of four a bottle of white wine and two decanted red wines and expecting them out in 90 minutes. I understand some restaurants are all about the turn. My mistake for not realizing this was one of them. And all this arrogance for mediocre food. The best thing I ate was a pickle salad, which was delicious. The other appetizers were pretty good to medium. The pastas were all medium to less good. The fish was to be avoided. The sides were flat-out bad. I left feeling that both Carbone and Torrisi should be moved to Times Square, where they can truly embrace fleecing tourists and give up all pretense of fine dining. Bottom line: I tried to think of who I would recommend this place to--the young, the older, tourists, would-be regulars? I came up with no one. This place is terrible. Avoid. read more

Torrisi - Red Wine - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Torrisi is one of the hardest reservations to get, luckily I was able to snag one at 2pm. My fiancée and I ordered two glasses of red wine. He had the Gamay and I had the Pinot Noir. Mine was very good but for $42 for a glass was pretty pricey. We ordered the Italian and American hams with zeppole as an appetizer. We both enjoyed it and thought it was very delicious. For our mains, my fiancée ordered the cavatelli with Jamaican beef ragu. He thought it was well prepared and nicely cooked but was expecting more of a beef flavor. It was more like goat. He doesn't have a palate for that flavor. I thought it was good but very spicy. We both thought the skirt steak with scalloped potatoes on the side were amazing. They only offer this dish during lunch. The affogato dessert was mind blowing. Highly recommend this dessert. Also enjoyed the complimentary sorbet and Italian cookies. Fernando was our server, he was excellent and very knowledgeable. The ambiance was dimly lit and very nice. I would definitely return and try the dinner menu. read more

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The food here is incredible. It's Italian with other cultural influences. For example, the octopus had viétnamese flavors and was good but not our favorite. The Jamaican beef ragú cavatelli was so good- never had anything like that but the spices and flavors were excellent. The star of our lunch was the porchetta sandwich. It's made on their homemade sesame bread (same bread that's served with butter as an appetizer). It had a horseradish type flavor chimichurri sauce and was just delectable. The service was what you would expect from an upscale Italian restaurant. Our server had a small tool to brush away crumbs after each dish was served. The inside is also quite nice. Very comfortable. Reservations are difficult to get but lunch time weekdays were available day beforehand! read more

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Absolutely amazing Italian restaurant in NYC. Great service and absolutely the best pasta! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, no wonder it's packed even at lunchtime. read more

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Torrisi is as incredible as ll the reviews describe. We got to Torrisi around 4pm on a Friday and were seated in the first wave of people at the bar at 5pm. We started with the complimentary bread and butter, which was so delicious. Our first dish was the Italian and American Hams with Zeppole, served with a pineapple jam. I loved the different flavor and texture components of this dish! For our pastas, our favorites were the Tortellini Pomodoro (as expected) and Penne with Chanterelles. The Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu was also very delicious - I loved the texture of the cavatelli. Liniguini with Clams was good as well but just a little too salty and not very special, so I'd probably skip that next time. I really enjoyed the complimentary desserts at the end as well, italian ice and almond rainbow cookies. Service was fantastic and I loved the cozy vibes inside. Definitely recommend! read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The staff is very friendly and cool and will help with any needed recommendations - we got two mock tails that were spot on! The tortellini is by far the star of the show, I've never had anything like it. Every single cold app is delicious and highly recommended, and the sea bass was perfectly cooked and beyond flavorful! All of the deserts look super tasty and you'll get a complimentary cookie selection upon payment. Perfect for date night with low lighting and a trendy atmosphere. Reservations drop 1 month in advance and sell out almost immediately! A line out the door for walkins will already be formed by around 5pm, but diminishing around 9-10pm read more

Torrisi - BLACK SEA BASS DOGANA TORTELLINI POMODORO - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Torissi felt more like a scene than a serious dining experience. It's the kind of place you'd take out-of-town guests or go to be seen. That said, the tortellini and decor were solid, but everything else--desserts, service--was entirely forgettable. read more

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I loved the food at Torrisi! Don't miss out on the Italian hams with zeppole as the cured meats are not too salty and pair well with the pineapple jam. The free sesame bread with oregano butter is delicious too. We also had the aji horse mackarel and clam bouchole for appetizers. The pomodoro pasta was my favorite, simple but I would definitely come back to eat it again. We also had the linguini with pink Manhattan clam sauce which was nice to try. We also got the almond cheesecake with cherries for dessert which was light and airy but still was filling. They also give Italian ice and cookies at the end. The service is great and is a nice ambiance for a fancy meal. read more

Torrisi - ITALIAN AND AMERICAN HAMS WITH ZEPPOLE - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Have been to Torrisi several times now and would say it is one of my favorite restaurants in New York! The service is always excellent, the details are thoughtful, and the ambiance is lovely. Some of my favorites include the cucumbers, tuna, cavatelli, pink clam sauce, the scalloped potatoes, and the almond cheesecake for dessert. You can't go wrong with any of the menu items though! Definitely worth it to get a reservation or line up early! read more

All the hype around Torrisi sent expectations fairly high, and surprisingly enough, all of those expectations were met and then some! Unable to get a reservation, I stood in line for about 30 minutes before the restaurant opened and was able to get slotted in for a 7PM slot at the bar with a friend. The bar was terrific and our bartender, I believe his name was Charlie, was excellent, even on a Monday night. The place was buzzing and packed! Here's what we got / what made the experience all the more memorable (and a super quick shout-out to the bread! We accidentally got the order after trying to skip it to save room for the meal. But our bartender was right - super flavorful bread and butter combo, worth the carbs!): *Espresso martini: One of the best espresso martinis I've had. The espresso martini itself has a great balance between its sweet and smooth flavors. I also highly appreciated what I think are cacao shavings on top. *Garibaldi: This was a tasty, light starting cocktail. Super refreshing. *Sardines (special of the day): This was their daily special and was super curious on the presentation/flavor. It came out as a pair and packed a super flavorful punch. Easy to eat in one-to-two bites and wasn't overly fishy at all. *Raviolini with prawns and saffron: Amazing. Again - not overly fishy at all. And the raviolini was light and the sauce creamy yet not overly overpowering. I wish there were a few more prawns included, but they were plump and all of the flavors just complemented each other well. *Duck alla mulberry: Gosh - the duck. The skin was super crispy. The duck meat itself was just tender and not game-y at all. The mulberry sauce wasn't overly sweet and nicely complemented the dish. My friend got this dish so didn't bite on the greens, but she loved the entire presentation and dish. The cost for all this was about $120+. Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant which had a nice vibrant vibe; tall ceilings; a nice old-school throwback with the bar/windows while having a nice modern vibe with the large open kitchen / spacious tables / brick interior. Highly, highly recommended. Thanks Torrisi for the experience! read more

I regret to inform you that this very vibey place indeed slaps. The space is beautiful -- spacious, fancy, and reminiscent of old New York. Every dish is worth your time, but the American ham and zeppole and the tortellini are must orders. I also liked the cavatelli with Jamaican beef and the cucumbers New Yorkese. Every bite is flavorful, interesting, and honestly fun. Plus the waitstaff are all warm, goofy, and knowledgeable. Honestly, best lunch I've had in a while. read more

Here is an excerpt from my diary after dining at Torrisi: "Torrisi's zeppole has made me a changed woman. That appetizer alone made Torrisi worth all the hoopla. The delicate fry on the outside and the warm, soft, doughy middle with the pineapple jam and Italian ham that almost melted on top of the zeppole...I think that was a top three dish in NYC for me. The chicken alla griglia was 'the best chicken' J has ever eaten. The crisp on the outside did not compromise the juicy chicken inside, perfectly cooked atop a gravy of cremini mushrooms. And don't even get us started on the THREE baskets of house made sourdough bread we housed down to carbo load for our bike ride tomorrow. The tortellini and raviolini were perfectly executed as well, but I think there's a ceiling on how life-changing a pasta dish can be. We were delighted when we got complimentary Italian cookies at the conclusion of our meal, even though we were stuffed after the affogato dessert (which I wasn't the biggest fan of)" You heard it here straight from my diary, folks. Get the ZEPPOLE and CHICKEN ALLA GRIGLIA. read more

Food was very interesting. Appetizers are really all you need here. Fun place to people watch and exceptional service. Always love a great new dining experience in gold old NYC. Not your typical Italian restaurant. Would love to go back just to sit at the bar and order some interesting dishes. read more

Incredible restaurant! The tortellini was absolutely exceptional--perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The scalloped potatoes were equally impressive, creamy and perfectly seasoned. Every bite was a delight. Highly recommend! Amazing service. read more

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Super service from every person. Beautiful restaurant. Tableware, silverware, glasses, napkins all luxurious. Seating very comfortable. Lighting barely enough but we probably prefer more light than most people. Music a little loud, right on the edge of making conversation challenging. Rest rooms clean and spacious enough. Don't miss the one that that's on your left as you start to go down the stairs. Easier than going all the way down. Not obvious it's there so look for it. The bottom line is for us the food was terrific. The pasta was cooked absolutely perfectly. The pasta tasted delicious with elevated flavors that are even better than the menu descriptions. We felt like it was overall VERY elevated Italian and outstanding. Contrast with Don Angie where the food is fantastic but it's kind of "started at Italian and we made it completely unique and unexpected". Both great and we frequent each. But, to us, very different even though both categorized as Italian. Everything was presented looking gorgeous. The pasta portions are a little bit smaller than what we think one person would want. The chicken dish was of a more generous size. That's why two of us selected three dishes plus apps. Our waiter recommended this and he was right. Bread. They'll give you all you want. It's pretty darn good - but save it for dipping and wiping your plates clean!! Not kidding. All the sauces were remarkable. Confession - I even used some of the bread to wipe up a serving dish or two. No pride with sauces this good haha. Cucumbers New Yorkese - 10/10 - It does not sound like much but was terrific. We were amazed. Octopus Nha Trang - 7/10 - We did not find the octopus to be as tender and flavorful as we prefer. Also be aware this dish is somewhat spicy. Cavatelli with Jamaican Beef Ragu - 10/10 - My wife's favorite dish of the evening. Lots of flavor. Maccheroni Amatriciana - 12/10 - Since I'm writing the review I give it a 12 it was my fave of the night. So full of epic flavor and enough cheese to make it so special. Terrific. Chicken alla Griglia - 9/10 - Very good with an awesome sauce (umm...use yoru bread!) but not quite a 10 for us. That is because the chicken and skin did not have the flavor wow of the other dishes. Mushroom Marsala - 11/10 - More amazing sauce. Great mushrooms. Huge flavor. Cooked perfectly. Affogato - 10/10 - Very good. The granita on top of course makes the dish very cold. My wife loved that. I scraped off the granita, which made it too cold for me, and loved the rest of it. Big Apple Danish (special) - 12/10 - Another dish that is so elevated and delicious it's amazing what they did with something so simple. Enjoy! read more

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This was easily the best italian I have had in the city. The vibes and service was great and every dish was done very well. The tortellini, cucumbers, and almond cheesecake were my favorite things one the table read more

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