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!!! ;)

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.

The best Italian food on the Upper West Side and one of the best local restaurants in the City…read more Gennaro is an institution for Upper West Siders who have appreciated it for decades now. We practically live there, dining there at least once a week. The staff are friendly and helpful, the dining room has a vibe, and the food -- Aeolian island fresh pasta, marvelous sauces, great fish and meat dishes -- and wine are terrific. Note that Gennaro does not take reservations or (for the most part) credit cards. Prices are quite reasonable for the quality of the meals.

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.

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.

Beautiful French Bistro. The owner is always present…read more I think they have the best Sole Meuniere in NYC. I've also had the steak frites which is very good. The staff is friendly, professional, and accommodating.

Came here after the NYC Marathon to celebrate my best friend finishing. We had a large group and…read morewere accommodated outside. Unfortunately some food items were not available but we were able to get other things. The beet salad was delicious and accompanied it with French fries. They had a live rotation of singers that evening and we all were overjoyed.

My family loves French food since we have French/ Spanish backgreund and I personally have learn to…read morecook French food, so this restaurant doesn't disappoints. The food is consistently good, full of flavor, and feels authentic. You can tell a lot of locals dine here, which is always a great sign. The restaurant is spacious, comfortable, and can easily accommodate large parties, making it a great choice for family dinners or celebrations. They have a great variety of wines to choose from, the prices are fair for the quality and the experience, and the service is always attentive. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back!

Meals on meals. Came here for breakfast to escape the tourist area of New York. It was a pleasant…read moresurprise on our trip. The service was fair. Nothing show stopping but it got the job done. The vibe was classic new york. It was giving tradition and a little character. I loved the whole vibe. It was a quaint corner restaurant. They also had outdoor seating but we chose for the indoor AC option in the summer. For meals we tried the steak and eggs, French toast and the three eggs breakfast with chicken sausage. Everything was so good. The steak has so much flavor. We tried eggs over easy and scrambled egg whites. The tomato was the shocker. It was lightly season and sautéed. Yum. The home fries were also seasoned to perfection and cooked just soft enough. The French toast was a little too crunchy on the edges but the flavors were there. Gave it a whirl and it did not disappoint. Eat here then take the two block walk to central park.

Small and busy neighborhood spot…read more There is indoor and outdoor seating available. Both were full before 6:30 PM on a Wednesday (naje a reservation). The cocktail menu is limited, the Spicy Margarita was very good. The tapas plates were inconsistent. Our two favorite plates were Pato a la Plancha (Duck Breast) and the Stuffed Mushroom daily special. The service was attentive.

As much as I wanted to love it, Buceo 95 left me with a bad taste in my mouth…read more My wife and I were so excited to get some pinxtos and tapas to reminisce on our special time in San Sebastian, and were excited to try Buceo due to their menu we found online - which had a lot of the tapas, but in an area of the city we don't typically go to. When we arrived, we were told it was HH but only at the bar, which was fine because the restaurant had much seating available all over. We were shocked though to see that the menu was 25 - 30% higher than what was advertised online. We were told it was a recent change, but still felt swindled to get us through in the door. Not updating your website in this day and age is an extremely poor excuse. We had planned on having dinner there to celebrate a special milestone, but decided to leave after ordering the HH pinxtos, which was $20 for 4 bites, and then $10 per glass of wine / sangria for HH. We've had comparable quality elsewhere for much less. While the bartender was pleasant, we felt very disappointed in the overall experience and decided to grab dinner elsewhere. I really feel for the owner because I know its a tough industry and it's prob slow season, but to use these types of tactics hurt in the long run. I hope others can now be more informed before giving Bueceo 95 a try.

Came here for restaurant week and was not disappointed! We got the three course Prefix option for…read more$45 which was a steal in my opinion. I got the tuna tartar, chicken mileanese and panna cheese along with drinks. The Tuna Tartar was outstanding! Very fresh and delicious, I would go back just for it alone. We sat outside as the weather was beautiful. Service was swift and very friendly. Would definitely go back to try the other menu options.

Quick service, cute decorations, good food! Food is more American-style. Would come back again.read more