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Robert SApril 18, 2015Chefs have changed over the years but the product and atmosphere are among the best in the upper west side. Love the escarole salad and good wine list. Eating at the bar is recommended.
Scott JacobsonAugust 7, 2014This is a great date spot. The food is amazing and they are very generous with their pours. The veal milanese is by far the best thing on the menu. One of my favorite dishes in all of NYC.
Fanny GMay 24, 2015My friend had her wedding reception here, it was great! Watermelon Bellini was so refreshing. I had the Prosciutto Egg Benedict the rest of the table went for chicken and waffle! All delicious!
Nelly MagooMay 12, 2018Friendly bartender with a great selection of wine. The burrata was creamy, delicious and beautifully presented. Brick oven in the back makes for authentic pizza and warm bread!
My favorite restaurant on the UWS. Service is unparalleled. Enjoy many of their dishes but the Pork chop & tagliatelle are favorites. Try the cheesecake, & the wine pairing for dessert.
John KassJuly 4, 2016This is the best. The soup prodo with meat balls is the best I ever had. Also gavi wine. So good. Great great place. Iesha in the front is a great hostess.
Jess SNovember 3, 2012Cute place, if I lived closer I'd be a regular. Try the frisée salad w/black truffle vinaigrette & the black squid ink linguini w/main lobster, tomatoes, garlic & basil. Delish- The DoodleMarch 15, 2018My fave is the Wednesday special The lasagna is TERRIFIC! Bartender Lazarus can NOT be topped 👏😘
The Culinary Institute of AmericaNovember 19, 2012Restaurants such as ‘Cesca, where CIA alum and Next Iron Chef contestant Amanda Frietag has worked, are transforming the Upper West Side of Manhattan into a true culinary destination. Bon Appétit!
Allie CarieriSeptember 16, 2014The carrot appetizer is simple but delicious, and the strozzapreti with broccoli rabe pesto is a must. Duck enter is a great fall dish.
Amanda WilliamsMarch 28, 2015Great old school service. Favorites were the delicious braised goat and the blood orange duck. Nice date night spot.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 22, 2011Grab a big booth or a secluded table at this cozy neighborhood Italian joint. The wine list is extensive, the décor inviting and the sea scallops are devine.
Patrick ShawJuly 27, 2012Ask for Raven! We had a riot with her as a group. She was very attentive as a server but her sense of humor and fun added to our celebratory last night working in the city!- Steven MarcusJune 6, 2016Octopus salad was wonderful. The atmosphere was great, the 4 of us actually had a conversation without struggling.
Norah LApril 20, 2011love sitting at the bar here with a bottle of wine and delicious food. muscles are memorable. pasta is super fresh. ricotta appetizer is sent from heaven.
Eddie HerdMay 19, 2013Our first time there tonight...what a wonderful place.....the food and service was second to none......thanks Nikki.....
Zhann JochinkeAugust 12, 2012Great Squid Ink Tagliolini w/ Lobster, but stay away from the Vanilla Sky cocktail - it has an aftertaste like dish soap!
Trae FFebruary 28, 2018Our reservation put at us a 2 too that was so close to the next table it was a 4 top so unacceptable. We ate at the bar instead. The restaurant was also 100 degrees.
Michael SalemoApril 10, 2011best sausage, broccoli rabe, and orecchietti in town...also if they have the bacon wrapped pork loin, get it, thank me later- MyerJuly 15, 2015The food (seafood, meat and veggies) was fantastic but the whiskey cocktails were better.
F-Factor NutritionAugust 14, 2012Grilled organic sliced chicken breast with the roasted Jerusalem artichokes is to die for! #FFactorApproved
Juan GarciaMay 8, 2013Visit their website... Join their email list and get a $10 Gift Certificate. Nice..
Yuna 🇰🇷 ParkDecember 1, 2010Parmesan and prosciutto fried balls of heaven. 5 mouthfuls of ecstasy for only $12!
Jim SpanfellerFebruary 12, 2010Eating at the bar is fun and easy...as for the cheese plate, let the bartender choose the menu and have the Chianti...
Eric GrantOctober 21, 2014It's definitely a dine-in destination; delivery from here ruins the experience (cold food).
Hannah the bartender is a master mixer! Make sure you try her dirty martini before you die
Restrain yourself while devouring Bread Pudding dessert -- don't let that gelato melt!
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Original casual upscale Italian-American dining scene on the Upper West Side. Dinner daily 5pm. Happy Hour 4:30 pm-7pm daily. Next to the Beacon Theatre.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 787-6300
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Free
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