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To start, the host was annoying...he insisted I stand in a crowded cramped corner of the restaurant while I waited for my friend who was arriving in 5min even though there were tons of seats. And the previous review is spot on...the portions here are tiny and without much taste. Truly bland fair. Then to add insult to injury, they automatically gave themselves an 18% tip and we were only a party of two!! Our waitress was fine....but quite annoying that they do that. Quite simply...do not bother with the place.

AYZA is labeled as romantic on menupages and other foodie sites. However, this place had the music so loud that customers were forced to raise their voices and basically this was just a noisy crowded headache-inducing place. I went to the bathroom and shook my head when I saw the Ipod fixed on a "Club" mix (that's what the screen said). Their napkins and tables advertise for Couples nights on Sunday--maybe that's the one night they tone down the club-like atmosphere and give couples a chance to have a quiet cozy evening, but I wouldn't count on it. We went for the whole works: the wine, food and chocolate. The food was pitiful. I've had typical nyc small portions at other restaurants but at most places you're getting quality dining. This was not the case AT ALL. My bf and I went with another couple and all 4 plates were highly disappointing. Up until now, we couldn't hear each other and the overpriced tiny portions couldn't fill up a bird. So now we move on to the chocolate which was fine, but again, small portions. Terrible, terrible evening.

Great service, great food, great wine, but most of all amazing chocolate. Great place for couples

Loved the food and service was very good.The seared brie salad was amazing.They have special promotions on Sunday for couples; they put rose petals and gave us 4 free chocolates after dinner.

The hotel i was staying in New york next to Ayza. Excellent food, great wine, yummy chocolate, oh and a cheese menu. Outstanding staff and the presentation of food was impressive! I loved everything about this place.

Since when does a Gin&Tonic mean, "a glass full of gin with ml of supposed tonic"? Hostess and waitress had no clue of the menu. When we asked for coffee at the end we were told, "we don't have coffee." Then when we pointed out 'coffee' on the menu they realized they indeed had it. Food was great as well the wine.

Healthy & vegetarian menu choices - cheese comes with whole grain breads & they have good salad choices. Decent wine selection, reasonably priced. Chocolate was yum. Food was good. Small portions. We were sitting outside - was nice under a tent.Ambiance was nice & staff was friendly. Will go back again.