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You probably know pretty much about Del Posto by now. The over-the -top space you will either love or hate. The service being classic french with rolling carts and huge sterling silver platters being the order of the day. The tables are huge and the rich leather booths speak of a decadent elegance of a bygone era. I admit I thought the ambience was very cool. I approached Del Posto with a very open mind and wanted to love it. But alas, in the end I couldn't. What could be so wrong ? Well, for starters a weak Bloody Mary that was nothing more than some TJ and Tabasco. You would think that a restaurant that defines "elaborate" would elaborate on its drinks a bit more. Four amuse bouches of a cold tomato soup[good], mussels and choriza on a toothpick[not much taste], cucumber with ricotta[bland] and zucchini with bottega[ wheres the bottega ?], were presented. The bread was delicious. An Insalata Caprese was fresh, but was underdressed. The mozzarella was run of the mill. The eagerly anticipated pasta course of stuffed ravioli looked beautiful but the cheese was curdy and the tomato sauce was practically tasteless. The main couse of poached salmon in a vegetable broth was shockingly undercooked[even for a sushi lover, like myself]. The sauce was watery. The trio of lemons dessert was good except for a medicinal tasting bitter lemon sorbert. What really defined the food at Del Post was a lack of seasoning and distinct flavors. It's very puzzling, since in my opinion, this is what defines the other Batali restaurants; i.e. Lupa, Esca, Babbo etc. There is a lack of bold flavors at Del Posto. A lot of flair but also a certain tameness to the food. Style can never beat substance and in this case Del Posto is a good example why.

I had to disagree a little with the last review. My boyfriend and I are vegetarians (though we do eat fish). We found so many different options here and were completely satisfied. Our sommelier was on top of everything - he rejected the first bottle of wine because he felt it wasn't to his standard. Some of the standouts that we ate were the Lobster w/Polenta, Artichoke Due, Salmon and Turbot. The desserts were fabulous. I must say our server was very astute. He noticed that I got my boyfriend a card and figured it must have been his birthday. When he brought out the desserts he put a candle in my boyfriends and they wrote Happy Birthday on the plate. So nice. Everything about this place is wonderful - the food, the ambiance, the service. Even the prices were very reasonable. We will def. go back.

i went to del posto with three others. one was a vegetarian who does not eat fish. we wanted to get the five-course dinner but could not because there was not a vegetarian entree. the waiter (the wait staff is excellent) said he would ask the chef if he would make the mushroom risotto as an entre (we were willing to pay extra). the best the chef said he could do was to make eggplant parmigiana (a dish made in every greek diner in new york). very disappoingting. the food was good and restaurant is beautiful. too bad it's not for everyone.

I enjoyed it. I never should have gone expecting more than good. What a nerve charging prices like that. The pastas are excellent. The chicken was less than stellar. I'll stick with places that I know, and who know me, where I get food just as good and have more fun.

Several of my co-workers and I had lunch here during restaurant week. The space is gorgeous, high ceilings and lots of flower arrangements. Shortly after we were seated we received a complimentary bellini , which was delicious. I then feasted on the fresh herbed bread and chose to spread a litlle of the lardo with rosemary on top. You must try it. For my first course I chose thespeck with a baby argula salad. Next, I feasted on the slow roasted salmon with wax beans and a citrus dressing. For dessert I had a choclate praline bar with a praline gelato. Each course was magnificent. I was very impressed with the service and knowledge of the staff. As we were leaving the restaurant they presented each diner with a free box of chocolate truffles. They won me over, I can't wait to go back!

pasta was great...grilled lamb unbelievable. The risotto was ok, very disappointed. The service was very good.

Our dining experience here was disappointing, to say the least. The food is really nothing fabulous, and the hosts are horrendous. The appetizers are uninspiring, along with the entrees. The saving grace were the pastas, which, again, were good but unremarkable. The desserts are sub-par. You could get something equivelent at the Olive Garden (I would imagine)! Why would you go here where there are so many restaurants with better food, better service, better ambience, and lower prices right around the corner?