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| Rating | Avg. Dinner Entrée |
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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by BjFide on 07/29/2011
Thatsa Nice!
Yes, the place gets noisy. Yes, you sometimes have to wait even with a reservation. Yes, there's not a whole lot of room between tables. But, really, this is just a different world. I could tell you about the great, unpretentious food. What most stands out, however, is how FRIENDLY people get. No doubt, this has a lot to do with Renato, Maria, Peter, Fernando and Luis. But hardened New Yorkers walk in and you quickly find that everything feels like family. And the proximity of the tables then seems like a plus. My favorite restaurant. Period.
Posted by italianfoodlover on 01/13/2011
Fabulous and cozy
Have been here many times over the years... the food is wonderful and comes in generous portions, the house wine is delicious, and the whole atmosphere is warm, welcoming and pleasant. Such a great and unique experience in the city of the rude-waitered-designer-dish restaurant.
Posted by anonymous on 10/22/2010
last of the mom & pops
Wait can be a problem, noisy occasionally and service sometime maybe hurried, but there's genuine feeling that they want you to totally enjoy the place. Probably because its family owned and they take pride in the food, as well as your comfort. In fact the place is now a rarity, for there are no other small family run restaurants in the area. Bottom line, for an excellent quality meal at reasonable cost in a comfortable homey environment this is the place.
Posted by anonymous on 10/15/2010
Wait time!
The food was okay but the service made it impossibe to enjoy the meal! We had reservations at 9:30 and weren't seated until after 10. Very frustrating!
Posted by Anonymous on 07/12/2010
Amazing!
Absolutely amazing. It is like going for Sunday dinner at your Italian grandparents' house. The staff is great and food is consistently good. The closeness of the tables actually adds to the family atmosphere.
Posted by tony L on 02/07/2010
Come home!
Owners and siblings like your own family , staff just great. Don't expect Il Molino but you won't pay IM prices either. Try the Lobster Canneloni. House red is very nice. Nuttella cheescake out of sight! Never had a bad meal or left hungry. Oh the Calamari Fra Diavolo is very nice be careful has a bite . Boun Appetito!
Posted by Megs on 12/08/2009
Better than grandma's
Went here on a Sunday night, and we made same day reservations for 8pm. When we got there, it was packed. The service was a little pokey getting us seated, and then getting us menus and drinks, but once we were seated, everything ran smoothly, and the service was quite friendly. I had the meat lasagne, which was literally two hearty portions, and my boyfriend had lobster canneloni, which was a huge portion as well. Both dishes were great. This is about as authentic Italian as you can get; can't wait to go back for a nice warm Sunday supper again.