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Italian Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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  • Harlem A.
    Harlem AmbassadorApril 1, 2013
    Hefty plates and hearty smiles greet you at this Italian nabe mainstay. Promo deals like Pasta Mondays are a bit unusual. The decor gives you Fall Harvest fest in the spring and needs jazzing up.
  • Jillian
    JillianAugust 31, 2014
    Breakfast pizzas= delish! As a serial bruncher/Bloody Mary snob, I was wary of the spice-your-own bloodys (unlimited), but it was fun to be my own bartender and tomato juice/vodka refills were speedy!
  • Ross S.
    Ross SolomonApril 23, 2013
    Great food and can't beat the Monday night pasta special for 9 bucks. Brunch is good too. But We got crazy attitude from multiple servers after waiting half an hour despite our reservation. RUDE!!
  • Edwin G.heart icon on user image
    Edwin GrullonMarch 30, 2018
    The food is pretty amazing in my opinion. Live music on Thursdays. Weekly specials and bottomless brunch drinks for $10!!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CDecember 21, 2016
    Not so much Italian, at least not for brunch (except the pizza)... unlimited mimosas were great, but varying strength though out // food was big portions and all delicious!
  • John B.
    John BentzOctober 24, 2011
    One of the best Italian meals I have had in recent memory. I swear the chef is from Italy....I've not had food that good since the last time I was in Florence. I will definitely go back, often.
  • Lily M.
    Lily MAugust 19, 2014
    Prix fixe on Tuesdays is a little pricy for a weeknight but well worth it. Not a dull dish in the bunch, and great service!
  • Caitlin C.
    Caitlin ClementsDecember 3, 2017
    All pasta $10 on Mon, 3 courses $25 on Tue, 1/2 off wine Wed, family style Sun
  • Todd M.
    Todd MartinAugust 8, 2010
    Come for a brunch and you'll want to come back week after week. Unlimited mimosas and bloody marys make brunch a great deal but more importantly - you don't get booted immediately after your meal. I
  • Beth K.
    Beth KosteckiJanuary 5, 2012
    During weekend brunch they offer unlimited mimosas and bloody marys. It's a little cozy inside but the food is well worth it!
  • Roger S.heart icon on user image
    Roger SchonfeldOctober 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Cacio e pepe, ravioli stuffed with cheese fondue, and tagliatelle with mushrooms and artichokes - all excellent
  • Beebeeheart icon on user image
    BeebeeSeptember 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The best Brunch service at a very crowded environment. That is the best of both worlds
  • Hana M.heart icon on user image
    Hana MacdonaldJune 11, 2017
    Really nice atmosphere and amazing simple food, the pasta was to die for !!!
  • Roger S.heart icon on user image
    Roger SchonfeldNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    At dinners, the pastas are great. Some of the entrees are too - lamb shank, branzino - but stay away from the steak and veal.
  • Ron L.
    Ron LongeFebruary 26, 2012
    The braised rabbit and venison sausage are things you must order. The unlimited mimosa brunch is worth a visit.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael De La RosaDecember 8, 2014
    $6 bottomless mimosas! Also, a variety of artisanal sausages!
  • Hunter T.heart icon on user image
    Hunter ThomasFebruary 3, 2015
    Great pasta special, all home made, too.
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PeláezFebruary 5, 2014
    They have good deals during week. Good service. But a little expensive
  • Vikram S.
    Vikram SomayaOctober 21, 2011
    Gnocchi with boar stew and the veal meatball appetizer are wonderful. Stay away from the windy entrance.
  • Jason H.
    Jason HartDecember 8, 2010
    $25 Three Courses on Tuesday nights. Food was divine. Serving size was just right. Definitely a place to come back to again.
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoFebruary 11, 2017
    Good neighborhood spot to meet friends
  • Susanna L.
    Susanna Lee PaulusDecember 6, 2010
    Great pasta. They do not skimp out with the sauces - duck ragu had huge chunks of meat, definitely recommended.
  • Bill O.heart icon on user image
    Bill O'LearyApril 9, 2015
    Real Italian food and Italian staff without aggressive pricing.
  • Todd K.heart icon on user image
    Todd KabalanDecember 22, 2012
    Great brunch spot!! Good music and friendly atmosphere.
  • Mark D. F.
    Mark D. FriedmanMarch 11, 2013
    Always great food and excellent service. Pasta is always fresh!!
  • B M.
    B MeAugust 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They stop serving the unlimited drinks at 3:15pm so get your glad filled before then.
  • Bernard O.heart icon on user image
    Bernard OrtegaFebruary 5, 2019
    Monday night special= $10 pasta yes!
  • Alex W.
    Alex WithersMay 13, 2012
    Unlimited Bloody Mary and Mimisoa's with Brunch on the weekends
  • Mike W.
    Mike W.January 27, 2014
    Great bunch. They just need to hire more people.
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandJune 26, 2016
    Would def avoid... Food wasn't really good, very small portion, service was worst, they made a mistake with my check and didn't even apologize for it. The music was super loud and then it stopped...
  • Norb P.heart icon on user image
    Norb PetiApril 14, 2013
    The grilled pizzas are delish
  • Pat E.
    Pat EffingerJanuary 9, 2014
    50% off select bottles of wine on Wednesdays
  • Christine S.
    Christine SMay 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The burger, the spaghetti fritatta and the pizza w/ fried egg are my brunch faves
  • BK C.
    BK COctober 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great brunch. But ends at 3:30 and they won't seat past 2:45. Balls.
  • Dave A.
    Dave ArielJanuary 18, 2014
    Average food combined with great service and good brunch drinks.
  • Mark M.
    Mark McLarenApril 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Just got a free glass of champaign in celebration of my new job. This is a great place.
  • Gina S.
    Gina StarrSeptember 19, 2011
    Unlimited mimosas w/ an amazing brunch! Can't do better than that!
  • Bill O.heart icon on user image
    Bill O'LearyFebruary 5, 2016
    Pasta and Dario.
  • Avery
    AveryMay 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I've never been during the day, but evenings have been great without exception.
  • RayRay D.heart icon on user image
    RayRay DJanuary 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tuesday nights - 3 courses for $25 is a good deal
  • Brian M.
    Brian MorrisseyApril 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't ask to sub an English muffin for the brioche w the burger. They'll act like you took a dump on their lawn -- and charge you $4.
  • Sara S.
    Sara SPMay 18, 2010
    Don't forget that Monday nights are $9 pasta nights. It's worth it.
  • Jacob B.
    Jacob BrodyNovember 1, 2009
    while there's unlimited mimosas there's extremely limited waitstaff to bring them. there is unlimited ass in my face as busboys pass my table due to the cramped condition.
  • Joe N.heart icon on user image
    Joe NazittoJuly 26, 2013
    Always delicioso!
  • Brian M.
    Brian MorrisseyJanuary 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Monday is noodle night - $9 pasta. Hey, it's still a recession for the media industry.
  • DC G.
    DC GriffMarch 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Black Manhattan...best drink in UWS
  • DC G.
    DC GriffApril 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Vespa is the best cocktail around.
  • Carmit G.
    Carmit GutmanAugust 17, 2010
    Pasta night every monday. $9 every pasta
  • Christina H.
    Christina HenslerJune 14, 2011
    Babies love it!
  • Kevin F.
    Kevin FitzpatrickApril 13, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the $9 pasta on Mondays
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