Really enjoyed the food here on Mother's Day…read more Made a reservation for an early dinner online, for outside seating. Didn't think to check if they were honoring that given the holiday, since it turned out to be first come first serve no reservations. Inside reservations were being taken, there was a bit of a wait but it was well worth it. Our party of 3 ordered the octopus and an arugula salad as an appetizer. The octopus was divine - would come back for this specifically. We split entrées and ordered the short ribs, orrecchiette, and Chilean sea bass. Pretty big portions and the flavor to match! A huge kudos to the hostess up front, who navigated a pretty grumpy crowd with such grace. Understandably, it was a very busy day, and the restaurant was packed. We probably could've used a bit more attention from the waiter after we were seated, as we would've liked another cocktail, but overall a great experience. Looking forward to coming back.

This restaurant has so much potential... great location by the Hudson, the menu sounds delicious,…read moreand a party room available if needed. Unfortunately, we were left feeling pretty underwhelmed. First off, the food took quite long to come out. Nobody came to the guests of honor to let them know what was going on. It wasn't until the guests of honor said something to the staff that everything "sped up". It was all very reactive instead of proactive. Secondly, the food was left a bit to be desired. The chicken parmigiana was unfortunately pretty dry for something that had sauce, while the salmon (although moist) lacked a bit of flavor and could have used a sauce. Make it make sense please?! Some of the items seemed like they were not made from the scratch, i.e. the pizza and the crispy mashed potatoes. The best dish of the night was the penne vodka. I honestly wish they brought more of that out, but for some reason the portions for that dish were quite small. It seemed like they just ran out of that dish, and just put any small amount on the plates. Towards the end of the night, it just seemed like the staff stopped caring about the guests, and were just phoning it in. They barely came to check on us. Even any chain restaurant would do something as easy as that. At some point, even the drink orders came out wrong. Sprite instead of water for all of the guests, coffee for people who didn't order coffee, alcoholic drinks that were given to the wrong guests. And literally nobody was there to help the guests of honor cut and serve the cake. The guests of honor had to use a butter knife to cut the cake because nobody came to provide a proper knife or even offer to take the cake and cut it. With the slow service and the amount of time the food took to come out, I think it would have been more understandable if the food was amazing and/or presented well, but it was honestly as pretty basic as you can get. All in all, I feel pretty bad for the guests of honor that they had to experience such a thing: Basic food, inattentive service, and lackluster management.

i don't want to brag how good this place is want to keep to myself but wow this place is amazing…read more as soon as u walk in you feel welcome. waitstaff top notch. waiter Ken is awesome. so knowledgeable of the menu. food is insane nothing but the best ingredients come through in every dish. every dish i had was better then the next as u will see with my pictures meet the chef and he's so personal and so dedicated to his craft. yes your paying for the best ingredients but it's worth every penny. parking in the rear makes it easier. you have to find your way here to enjoy great food with a great atmosphere.

Solid dinner experience at Lanni's!…read more My friend and I had tickets for a local play at 8:00 PM so we made a 5:30 PM reservation at Lanni's. To my surprise, by 6:00, this place was hopping! Classic and inspired cocktail list. Very Italian-forward. We pretty much ordered our appetizers and entrees off the specials menu, because why not? The prosciutto and melon was by far the best we've ever had. The beef carpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. The bolognese was heavenly, and the lava cake was sinfully delicious. Our server was a riot. Personable, efficient, and funny. He truly elevated our experience! The decor is beautiful. I love the wallpaper. Home run!

love this place nothing but the best ingredients made perfectly and with love. every dish was…read moregreat. zucchini flowers were best ever Frutti Di Mare was insane. chicken Marsala super fresh. nice big portions and pretty readable only downfalls hard to find parking place is super tiny worse chairs. very loud. but the food makes up for everything.

This was my second time to this restaurant. My family really liked their food last time so we…read moredecided to return. The seating was awful. There was no room to even breathe. We overheard the owner of the restaurant literally tell his staff to get rid of us in five minutes plus some additional choice words that I won't repeat. We are a family of 8 and we were trying to celebrate my birthday. We are not a rowdy group (no one would have heard us if we were noisy because it's so loud already) and we were just trying to have a nice meal together. I confronted the owner who denied everything. I told him that we won't be back. He displayed the most disgraceful attitude I've ever experienced in a restaurant. I do not recommend this establishment or the other restaurant Lani's that this man owns (worst food I ever had for way too much money and again no room to even breathe). This person who is the owner is a real piece of work. He will lose a whole lot of customers. Shame on you! I'm embarrassed for the owner behaving like an animal in front of my family. Never again. Just for reference, our reservation was for 6pm and we were out of the door at 7:45pm. Also. I'd like to note that the wait staff was very good, too bad they have to work under the thumb of a jerk.

Everything about Otto's was terrific. The food was amazing. The cocktails invented and delicious…read more And the atmosphere, the space itself, and the staff were all lovely!

Otto's Full Service is in a great location in Piermont that used to be a gas station. It's really…read morecool how the space has been converted. It's vibey with a big space that allows for weddings / bdays / dinner parties, etc. They offer free valet parking as parking in Piermont can be hard to find. I really wanted to enjoy Otto's Full Service but unfortunately did not. We came for Sunday brunch and were seated next to the piano. At times, it was difficult to conversationally but cool at the same time. I will add that the brunch menu felt very random - you go from fried Cajun oysters to a fried chicken sandwich or a beef gyro. The food was good - must try the fried Cajun oysters! The buttermilk pancakes were tasty as well. They were bananas foster so it was like eating dessert. The service was not as good. Our server seemed to avoid us as much as possible, it was clear she didn't want to be there. We even heard her tell the hostess that she didn't want anyone else to be seated in her section and it wasn't that busy. She never came back to ask us if we wanted more drinks. The manager, Bill, walked the room and made his way around to say hello and check in with tables. He was very welcoming and nice - wish she would take a cue from him.

i can't rave enough about this place - gorgeous and intimate atmosphere, the kindest wait staff,…read moreincredible full bar (with homemade infused vodkas let me add) but the FOOD???? forget it!!! frank the owner always makes sure we're treated like family (i recall one year him helping us squeeze in for a coveted christmas eve reservation). do yourself a favor and come here (not just once but multiple times -- the human experience is made up of at least one cozy dinner in the wine cellar AND one stunning meal in the summer on the patio). thank you il fresco for being the best!

gave this place another try after many years and I'm sad to report the quality has gone down. what…read moreused to be a quaint restaurant now appears worn and run down, in need of new decor, carpeting, and chairs. the tablecloths have been replaced with paper and the charm and speed of the staff has dropped off. food was just okay, nothing really delicious. likely will not return.

Food was ok though my partner got an intense hives rash a bit after eating some seafood... Not sure…read moreif it's related but that's a weird coincidence... I got the fish sandwich and the fried sole was very very thin and not really tasty. Also the waiters and waitresses came to ask us how we were doing every 2 or 3 minutes which became pretty annoying rapidly. Ambiance was classic, unfortunately the marina with the view on the river was still closed. I guess this is usually the major bonus of this restaurant.

We had a wonderful family reunion dinner there on Easter weekend. I was worried that the service…read morewould be impacted by the size of the group (25), but we had plenty of service - no one wanted for anything. And of course, the food was amazing. We can't wait to go back.

The Mountain House doesn't disappoint with its consistently great pizzas and Italian options. We…read morealways bring our family and out of town visitors to enjoy this delicious thin crust pizza. Our party of 9 ordered 5 pies, calamari, onion rings, and salad. The sausage pie is special since they grind the sausage so that it is evenly distributed and you get it in every bite. The hot cherry pepper pie is spicy and not for the faint of heart but it is spectacular. The wait staff is experienced and attentive and especially friendly. Get there early because it's a smaller restaurant and it gets crowded, especially after their high, and well-deserved Bar Stool rating.

I have had this place on my go to list ever since Dave Portnoy gave it 8.3 on his One Bite channel…read more3 years ago. They have a sign on their door and window with the 8.3 score. Maybe I caught them on a bad day but they did not live up to the hype. The crust was not that crisp and the overall flavor was just ok without the char. So why 4 stars? I really liked their salad and it was a really good price! Not good enough for us to make the over 1 hour drive but if we are in the area again, may give them another shot but would tell them to make the pizza well done.

Absolutely love this place. The Italian sub is off the charts--easily the standout--but the…read moremeatball sub, pizza, and the meatballs with mozzarella and tomato are all excellent as well. Pro tip: go Sunday after 2pm for a late lunch--great music and a fun time. Jerry on the bass is awesome. Honestly surprised it's sitting at only 3.5 stars. We're serious foodies, and this place is a definite hit for us.

The margarita pizza was delicious paired with a delicious tri colored salad and a beer. The service…read morewas great and fast. They also had a live band at 2pm but we had to come back and we did. The owner is adorable and the girl at the other table ordered a lobster bisque served in a huge bread bowl! OMG! To die for! Everyone was so nice and the food was great! I will be back soon!

Went for Mother's Day. Phenomenal food and great service. Would definitely come back.read more

It is a winding road to get to the restaurant, and once inside, you're transported to an elegant…read moresetting. The building itself is white with with a blue door and accents and the walkway from the entrance to the dining area is decorated with sculptures in recessed cubbies in the wall. The main dining room is spacious and inviting with a lush ceiling and touches of warm, golden furnishings. It was bustling on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Diners were seated indoors and outdoors. We didn't get a chance to see the outdoor space but on a hot and sunny day, my family was fine and comfortable in the shade indoors. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Once I was seated and waiting for the rest of my party, he advised the time for last orders to be placed. My party of 6 ordered almost every appetizer and several of the limited number of mains offered on the lunch menu. The appetizers came out as they were ready. The beet salad and lobster salad came out first and were refreshing. The saganaki and watermelon appetizer was an interesting pairing and surprisingly delightful. We ordered two of the grilled octopus as it's usually a favorite within my group when dining at a Greek or Mediterranean establishment. Unfortunately, the octopus came chopped in small pieces and was uninteresting. IMHO this dish is not worth the price or the calories. Of the set of 4 spreads/dips, all were tasty and went nicely with the accompanying pita bread. We ended up doubling on this. The crispy shrimp and calamari, eggplant and zucchini chips, and the Greek meatballs were satisfying and a hit with everyone. Despite the disappointment with the grilled octopus, overall the appetizers were much more impressive than the entrees. For our mains, we got 2 of the filet mignon with eggs, the sirloin burger, the Lountza sandwich, the chicken souvlaki, the crispy shrimp wrap, and the shrimp roll. If we had to rank these dishes, the chicken would top the list, followed by the sirloin burger, and the rest would be last. Consistency in preparation and flavor profiles of the dishes is lacking. For example, we requested the filets cooked medium, however one filet was medium in some parts, medium rare in others. Personally, I enjoy medium rare and ate those pieces. As for the other filet, it was medium rare and borderline rare and inedible for my party. We requested additional heat for the dish, which the kitchen accommodated, but the meat came back basically well done SMH. While the chicken and burger were juicy and appetizing, the other dishes, albeit topped with many ingredients, were bland. Perhaps the kitchen was overwhelmed, which resulted in receiving our entrees about two hours after placing the order and the poor, or at least decline in quality of, execution of our dishes. Considering the restaurant has been open almost two years, it is normal to expect experience in managing the weekend crowds. While we were advised about the hard stop on placing orders, it was a missed opportunity for our waiter to check if we wanted to add desserts to our meal. No warning or follow-up was made as the cutoff time was approaching. Normally, I would praise the experience and service, but the final straw was in the handling of leftovers and with the valet. We had several unfinished or untouched dishes we wanted packed to go. Upon checking the containers at home, not everything was packed. When waiting outside for our cars, one of our cars was already pulled up with the door open and ready to be driven away. Problem was, the car belonged to my sister, who was in the restroom at the time and had her ticket. Anyone could've driven her car away. Thankfully the valet cooperated and drove the car to the side and my sister retrieved it without incident. Overall, the experience was lengthy and off-putting. If you need a beautiful space with a good selection of small bites and have hours to spare, e.g. a special event, then this place is for you. If you are interested in a full meal, and have only 2-3 hours for a meal, this is not the place for you.