I've walked by Bellini almost every day and never thought to stop in--until my boyfriend suggested…read moreit, and I'm really glad we did. We went on a weekday and it happened to be completely empty, so we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. It made for a really calm, intimate dining experience, which I actually loved. The food was solid--everything we had was flavorful and well-prepared. The calamari stood out as a great appetizer, crispy and delicious. Service was excellent as well, very attentive (probably helped that we were the only ones there). We always order dessert no matter where we go, and the cheesecake did not disappoint--definitely a great way to end the meal. Overall, this place feels like a little hidden gem in the neighborhood. I'd definitely come back again.

the ambiance is perfectly set and pristine curated menu. food was perfectly prepared. excellent…read moreservice . very intimate mood :p . perfect for a date night!!! ;)

It pains me to write this review because when I first started coming here 20 years ago it was…read morewonderful. But it's just not the same. And the value is not there. Our spritzes were half full (at $15 a piece). I ordered the tortoloni, which to me seemed just like ravioli, and I only got five (for $30!). We also ordered a chicken cutlet wrapped in prosciutto and it just fell flat. The one yummy dish was a stuffed sardine appetizer. Overall pretty lackluster food. It's a cute restaurant inside and service was attentive.

Warm lighting, close tables, the kind of room that makes you want to order another glass of wine…read morebefore you've finished the first. This is a classic Italian neighborhood spot done right -- unpretentious, cozy, and genuinely welcoming in a way that feels earned rather than designed. The pastas are solid, though portions run a little small -- a sign of the times, most likely. The mains are where the kitchen really delivers. The lamb shank and pork chop both came out beautifully cooked: the kind of careful, unhurried execution that reminds you why Italian comfort food earned its reputation. Eating here feels like a meal at an Italian grandmother's table -- a fictional one, granted, but one who really knows what she's doing. The only friction is a persistent one: cash only. In 2026, it's the kind of policy that makes an otherwise easy recommendation suddenly require a detour to the ATM. It doesn't ruin the meal, but it does cost them a star and maybe considering another restaurant that takes Apple Pay. Come hungry, come with cash, and you'll leave happy.

Bodrum is a fun place! We sat outside on a nice Saturday evening and it was lively but not too…read morecrowded. Engaged, kind, fast service. The food was good - some items were amazing and others were pretty good. I absolutely LOVED the babaghanoush and the Turkish flatbread was another fave. We also got the manti, which was great, and the sis kebab which was just fine in my opinion. Yummy unique drinks too! It's a great neighborhood spot.

Bodrum is a Turkish restaurant on the Upper West Side named after the lively coastal city in…read moreTurkey. The restaurant stays true to traditional Turkish flavors, and the food was absolutely delicious!! I had dinner with two friends, one of whom is Turkish, so of course we had to get their official stamp of approval. Thankfully, Bodrum passed the test! I had the lamb tagine, which was hearty, flavorful, and very filling. My friends ordered the stuffed cabbage and lavash, and everyone loved their food. The star of the night was definitely the stuffed cabbage. The cabbage had a flavor and texture that almost reminded me of grape leaves, and it was SO good. Everyone at Bodrum was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!!

This place is small and cute. They had the world cup on a big projector over the bar which i think…read moretook away from the vibes a little bit, the overbearing screen in the middle of the restaurant didnt match the modern classy ambiance. The pasta was great and clearly handmade, had a nice chew and great flavor. The special chilled red wine was lovely on a hot sunday to go with said pasta. Its not the cheapest but we enjoyed our food well enough anyway.

It was a beautiful afternoon so we were feeling wine on a patio while strolling the neighborhood,…read moreand luckily we happened upon this cute spot. The hostess wasn't thrilled to seat us since we said we were just getting a drink, but since it wasn't crowded we were lucky enough to get one of the few patio tables. They had a good wine by the glass selection with a number of sparkling, white, and red options. I opted for a lambrusco, and my boyfriend a glass of white. I was excited to see lambrusco on the menu since they aren't on them frequently. We enjoyed the wine and dog spotting and received friendly service from our server.

I really like this place. The food is delicious with good size portions, the wait staff and host…read moreare very professional and the prices, like the prix fixe lunch special, are decent. It looks like there's actual management running the place. Chicken parm and pasta - excellent. Some radicchio salad special was also great. Definitely going back.

Nice update on the inside. Good lighting, not too overly bright which gives it a good vibe, nice…read moreambiance, and not overly loud as well. You can actually talk to your table person or persons. Though I have not ordered all things on the menu, the food is consistently tasty. Pasta dishes arrive well presented, taste great and the service is attentive. I have tried the salads as well and they are also good, and there are a variety of other dishes that I'm sure are lovely. Fish options as well. They have a nice wine selection, pleasant and inviting not over lit atmosphere. The bar is great to sit at as well. Overall I've never been disappointed and go often enough to notice. A go to place for the upper west side.

Delicious! Such friendly staff and nice ambiance, including outdoor seating…read more The food is good- liked their pasta and their prosciutto app.

We came here for a Thursday lunch, and it was busier than I expected! We were still able to get…read moreseated pretty quickly. The interior is pretty small, so there aren't many tables but it's very cozy :) We got the rigatoni alla salumeria and spaghetti alla vongole, and both the pastas were sooo al dente! I really liked the chewy and thick texture of it. The rigatoni had very yummy flavor while not being too saucy, but I wish it had more meat. The spaghetti noodles somehow tasted like ramen LOL but thicker and harder and yummier. Unfortunately, we found that the clams in this had sand tho, and thus, didn't rly taste too fresh. Also, the clams were pretty small in size. They were really generous with the amount though! We topped everything off with the affogato, and may I say this is a MUST TRY!! IT WAS SO GOOD. The vanilla bean ice cream had a sandy texture that I really enjoyed. It was also put together so beautifully! Perfect way to end the meal. Overall, a solid spot for Italian food, and I want to come back to try some of the other menu items!

Shane is literally the best bartender ever!! So nice, so welcoming, and very much made the place…read morefeel like home!! I will be coming back :))

Pappardella is one of the few remaining old school gems on the UWS. We sat at the bar and our…read morebartender Shane provided us with any and all information we needed, gave us a quality experience and even provided us with a brief history of the bar! Some of the dishes have been there since they opened and they have staff that have been there for over 15 years. Highly recommend Pappardella for its ambiance and food. Unless you are looking for a sit down table experience, I suggest sitting at the bar with Shane. It's a genuinely fun time!

An outdoor table was the perfect spot for an evening of career counseling and occasionally…read morecontentious discussions of Jarmusch and Soderbergh. I briefly attempted a fact-finding mission to figure out what I ordered last time but pivoted to other matters like discussing co-workers from 2009. As it turns out I duplicated my prior duck confit order, which was excellent. I was lured by brandied cherries. The cheese plate and fries were enjoyable, and the strawberry-rhubarb mezcalita was ideal. The service was great. Credit is due to my friend who chose the venue; while I disagree with his takes on Spielberg and Springsteen we tend to agree on culinary issues.

I've been going to restaurants from the Tour de France restaurant group for decades, starting with…read moreL'Express, where some of us from the old City Crab would go for late-night fare after a long shift. These restaurants have always been welcoming, casual, decently priced, serving classic French bistro or brasserie cuisine. Recently, my wife and I had reservations here for an early dinner after seeing an exhibit nearby, and the gorgeous weather invited us to sit outside. Service was professional. The well-made Lillet rouge Spritz and Hugo Spritz set up the usual high expectations. The arugula salad with citrus sections was absolutely fresh, and the dressing complemented the whole. We settled in for a typical solid meal. Which we were not to get. My bouillabaisse looked great, with plenty of shellfish, plump sections of fish, and a goodly amount of shrimp, with a fat crouton smeared with saffron aioli. My wife's Duck confit looked good as well, with roasted fingerling potatoes. Classic stuff. All good, until I started eating. The bouillabaisse desperately needed seasoning. I took the top off the salt shaker to pour out small piles of salt into my palm, to sprinkle around the bowl. Three then four times. My wife added a pinch more as well. And lots of pepper. The fish, not monkfish but softer cod, was well cooked, as were the mussels, clams, potatoes, and shrimp. No problems with that. But the broth lacked depth of flavor. Frankly, I was shocked. The Confit was better, but still needed salt. Only a small part of the skin kept any crispness, but that might be the style--this leg was coated in a brown sauce, which would make limp any skin crisped during reheating. My preferences, perhaps. My wife has gone here before and liked it. But this day, the main courses underwhelmed. This is the first of dozens of meals from the restaurants we have not enjoyed. Perhaps it was an off day? Or a prep cook forgot to add salt? At least the Petite Chablis I had by the carafe--1.5 glasses--was good, and the right amount. I wouldn't have gotten it if the waiter hadn't pointed that option out. I doff my hat at him.