Busy stop after a recent jazz show in a nearby park. We called ahead to get on the list, however…read moreupon showing up we were told they forgot to write us in and there was some frustration with getting a table. Other guests who had arrived early put up a fuss to be seated before our group. While frustrating the servers handled it all well. The menu it self was pretty straight forward and simple, nothing too fancy or unique. While all food was good, I will point out the roasted potatoes side and colorful slaw was a table favorite!

If you've been to Fumo you have an expect that the food here will be good. Overall all the dishes…read moretried were good. Busy night when i was here but the waiter was in it and did his best to keep things going. Ambiance is almost like Fumo Harlem. Good music and vibes.

I luv this place for breakfast to go. I have been a regular…read moresince 1989. In expensive good quick grub.

Oh, Texas Star, how I heart you. You are the typical greasy-spoon experience that I so often crave…read more Bacon, sausage, eggs, and grits? Check. Hot dog or beef sausage with all of the fixings put on for you? Check. And.. the pièce de résistance: Bacon cheeseburgers with all of the good stuff with cheese fries? Ding-ding-ding! The best part of Texas Star is a tie between the prices (super duper cheap) and the speedy, friendly service (I clocked them at about 5 minutes from cold patty on the flat top to my first bite). The worst part is it's hours. They close at "7 pm" which can mean anytime between 6:30 and when they feel like closing. They are also closed on Sundays.

Trufa is one of those cool confident laid back spots that somehow runs like a tiny culinary command…read morecenter. The place is small but not cramped and they use every inch wisely. Inside is my preferred move since the outside area is high traffic but you will always find a few brave souls happily dining at the two or three outdoor tables no matter the weather. The kitchen sits right in the middle of the action and the team works like a calm SWAT unit trained in gourmet precision. You order your food and it comes out in perfect time and the wild part is everything here tastes good. Truly everything. Most dishes run around sixteen to twenty dollars, unless you feel like leveling up to their specials which are worth every penny. I have had the meatball sandwich, the Truffle Burger with Swiss cheese and French fries Provencal plus other burgers like the Hamilton and California. All excellent. The pasta too. This is the kind of place where you leave full and happy for the rest of the day. Friendly staff, great energy, consistent quality and zero misses. Easily five stars. Cheers.

Lovely and cozy Italian restaurant. It feels like a hole-in the wall, there is very limited seating…read moreand it's very casual inside. The staff are extremely friendly, and service was fast. I loved the orecchiette pasta I had, it was hearty and a good portion size. The caprese salad was delicious as well! The prices are great here, I definitely recommend a try!

I joined two friends at the restaurant, and they had already been there for about 15-20 minutes…read morearound 12:30. When I arrived, they had received neither food nor drink (not even water), and that was because a waiter had not come over to the table yet. I was there for another 15, and a waiter still had not come over. By that point, the party had been there for about 30-40 minutes. From what we could tell there was only one server working. Ambience was fine. They were out of a certain coffee, so they offered another which is fine, and when our food came around 1:50, one of the plates had to be sent back because a steak that had been ordered medium rare came to the table well done/overdone. Eventually there was a second person working, but when the steak was sent back, they did not understand why it was being sent back, and thought we were just done with the plate. By the end of the meal, the total was $99 and change, which was confusing to us as with the three meals (priced at $16, $16, and $26), and a cold coffee (which could not have been more than $10), if you included tax, it should have been no more than $80. We did not ask for a receipt because by this point in time (around 2:20), we just wanted to get out of there as the restaurant had been meant for a quick meal before a member of our party had to leave. Management needs to revisit many aspects of this space.

Ambience Great , Drinks Great , Steak Nachos were a 5/10…read more Poorly Constructed gave whole pieces of steak for nachos .... no beans nothing according to the description. queso fresco ???? sure but no melted cheese ? no cheese sauce ? taste was there steak could've been seasoned more but the drinks were GREAT . will be back for happy hour no food though

I was in the area. Cheap food. Pretty good value and good taste. The muffin was delectable.read more

My go-to when in Harlem! The service is great as is the food. The owner-the music and vibe is…read moresimply amazing. Love this spot.

I've been here twice to dine in and for takeout. The place is super cute! You feel like you're in…read morean Italian family's living room. They have outdoor seating in front if you want to people watch and the backyard for a more intimate feel or you can dine inside. The menu is customizable. They have a nice variety of homemade pastas, and you can select the sauce. I've tried the norma eggplant sauce, the bolognese and shrimp and mussels sauce. All of those options are really delicious! If you love seafood, I would definitely recommend trying the shrimp and mussels sauce. For dessert we tried the panna cotta, tiramisu and a ginger lemon dessert. They were all good but my favorite was the tiramisu. It was so creamy and delicious! The service was friendly and I like that they give you recommendations if you're unsure of what type of pasta and sauce to pair.

This place is a "make your own" pasta joint where you can pick your sauce, topping, and the…read morehandmade pasta you want. The food tasted good and the ingredients were definitely good quality. My issue was with thr portion size and price. It was good, but for the price you are paying, there should definitely be more ingredients in the portion. I had like 5 pieces of eggplant in my dish that cost more than $15.

The Quiche was microwaved from frozen, this turns the ice to liquid and then steam giving it the…read moretexture of over boiled eggs. The Croque Monsieur was never anywhere near a pan with butter, and to hide that, the toast was made with the cheese ON TOP! the sandwich. Why Why ever put the cheese on top a sandwich-they don't in France or even Canada. These are snack bar tricks the world over, they don't happen in restaurant kitchens. Sadly there was that sticky feeling on the table you get in bars where soap isn't used to wash the wood so the grease is there for the duration of the run - and the smell of a bar with deep air conditioning that makes you shiver too. Though it was a beautiful sunny day in the 70s -perfect for opening up the terrace doors - they didn't do that (too much work?) and instead left us sealed in a simulation of an open air cafe without the air. I'm sure some people love this place and they go for the drinks, that's cool. They like it, and most Americans wont look down on microwaved food and toaster oven fare. The cheap dated decor might strike them as off. Whatever the decoupage once was, it is no more.

Great local spot with fresh food and service. Watermelon salad was one of the specials, and one of…read moremy favorites. Watermelon was unfortunately not the main ingredient. There was a lot of filler mixed greens. But the salad is very tasty overall. The lamb burger is perfectly spiced and juicy. The fries are thinner cut. The decor was all FIFA while we were in, and it clearly is a gathering space for locals.

The staff are so friendly and the coffee is the best I have had in the neighborhood in a while…read moreaside from Dominican coffee obviously lol. The food and pastries are delicious the sandwiches come on a warm ciabatta bread. Cute little place I definitely recommend.

Had THE BEST breakfast here this morning! Delicious scrambled eggs, beans and rice, and…read morearepas--wonderful, authentic Colombian food. We also appreciated the music, service, and decor. Awesome vibe, highly recommend!