This place has become our favorite dinner spot every time we go to the NYBG. I would recommend making reservations because it gets crowded and I have seen them turn away walk-ins. Overall thoughts, the specials menu is usually pretty great. The main menu can be a little more hit or miss. They also play a song really loud every time it's someone's birthday which can be a little jarring, don't love that since it's an adult classy restaurant except for that. For appetizers we always get the Burrata con Mais e Gamberi because it's always so fresh, creamy and tangy. Then we usually order off the specials menu. I typically get whatever the artichoke appetizer is, it's consistently delicious. Last time I had pan seared artichokes hearts with fava bean and sausage, amazing! The two times we ordered a fresh tomato starter the tomatoes were a big let down, for example the Caprese salad was just ok, I wouldn't get it again. For entrees I also like to order off the specials menu. The ravioli with figs, prosciutto, ricotta with sage butter sauce and the time before was a mortadella stuffed ravioli were both delicious. We read somewhere to get anything cooked "al cartoccio" style. Sure enough we ordered the Mafalde al cartoccio with veal ragu and melted burrata cheese off the specials menu and it might have been one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. We've also tried several desserts, such as the cannoli, lava cake and profiteroles. While nothing was innovative they were all delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Did not care for the Neapolitan cheesecake, it was dry and could have used at least some whipped cream on top. read more