We had an early dinner. Started of with two cocktails that were excellent. The beet salad was our appetizer the dressing was phenomenal. I had the mushroom main that this restaurant is known for and it was delicious as was my wife tortellini dish. When the waiter had shared the specials me earlier their was a lamb dish that intrigued me so I ordered and it was divine. To end, we asked the waiter for a light dessert, he suggested the panna cotte which was very good . The waiter also suggested two great wines for our dishes. The place was packed but I observed the staff very closely. They were in sync . Everything ran smoothly. The atmosphere one word bohemian Lots of young people and great food. If you want to impress a date go to this restaurant. They have a nice room upstairs. The private dining area has a table which is surrounded by wine bottles, looks like a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Service was outstanding the waiter was professional and efficient. I dropped my napkin twice and one of the staff picked it without me saying anything. My final two words
Eat here.
PHENOMENAL! This place is at the top of its game.
Stellar service, an incredible vibe, and top-tier ingredients. There are already a handful of standout dishes I’d go back for in a heartbeat.
The Absolute Highlights:
Spinach Tortelli: Don’t sleep on this. It is officially one of my favorite pasta dishes anywhere. An absolute flavor bomb of morel mushrooms, spring peas, aged parmigiano, and a touch of lemon zest that sets the whole dish off. It pure happiness on a plate. Superb.
Bucatini: If you want the ultimate version of an all-time classic, this red sauce masterpiece is the stuff of dreams.
Mushroom & Egg Appetizer: I always order this classic when I see it, but other places often make it too oily. Here, it’s executed to absolute perfection. Bravo.
The Focaccia: Stellar. Do not skip it.
Great for Sharing:
Scallops: Perfectly cooked with an out-of-this-world presentation. It’s very rich, so if you're with a group, definitely share.
The Burger: Solid and incredibly rich. We cut it into quarters for a table of four, which was the perfect move.
Rabbit Casarecce & Crab Pasta: Both were very good, well-executed dishes.
Good dishes:
The Tuna & Wagyu Tartares: Both were incredibly fresh, but they just needed a bit more life. They were a touch under-seasoned for me, though I’d happily order them again and just ask for some flaky sea salt on the side.
To Finish:
The olive oil cake paired with a fresh coffee was the perfect ending. The chocolate torta and cheesecake were also delicious notes to end on.
The Service:
Top of the line. Kudos to the entire team. I showed up once without a reservation and was turned away so kindly and respectfully—that’s a hallmark of a lovely front-of-house crew. Our servers during dinner were stellar. Keep up the amazing work, I will absolutely be back!
5
One of my favorite pasta places in NYC! I’ve historically tasted most of the pastas and all hit a perfect flavor! My favorite would be mushroom pasta. Super aromatic with truffle and cheese. Their burrata appetizer is also amazing!
5
The focaccia - soft and pillowy.
The burrata crostone - creamy and savory.
Tagliatelle - light and al dente.
Scallops - fresh and succulent.
The olive oil cake - moist and tender.
The entire experience = exquisite and delectable!
5
This restaurant has solid food - all the time. This was my second time here and we ordered some favorites from last time. Consistently well done. Ordered a few new items that had a little miss but was comped because we really didn’t like it. We didn’t ask for that we just shared our slight displeasure and done. Service is great. This second time we sat at the bar and Nicolas (Niko) was great. Good engagement at the right times. Not too much. He knew when to engage and when to leave us alone to chat. Great second experience.
