Italian Food Center
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant$$$$
Little Italy, New York
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J CrowleyJuly 1, 2013The Inferno pizza and the calamari salad is a great lunch for two. Chase the spicy slice with the cold calamari. And sit at the bar 'cause the chairs are super uncomfortable.
Jonathan C.November 1, 2013Very nice restaurant ! Let me advice you to share a mozzarella burata which is just excellent as well as the pizzas !
Ellie RountreeJanuary 28, 2014Pricey, but a nice option for the area. The meatballs and spaghetti and ricotta cheese w/English pea pizza was top notch. Very nice spot.
Ina LiJanuary 18, 2015The wine is so so and the crowd is mostly touristy, but still coming back for the space, so chill and relaxed, especially with sun outside!
Atossa VaziriMay 9, 2014The bolognese was fantastic! And the pizzas were great. The inferno was a little spicy for our Italian friend, but she loved the food.
Serious EatsJune 11, 2013Pricey nouveau deli aimed at Little Italy tourists, but it makes some of the nicer sandwiches and pizza in the neighborhood.
Grand Street sandwich (shredded lamb w/ mint). There are other equally delicious and larger sandwiches, but this one just hits the spot.
Del MarMarch 4, 2014If you're looking for something european that's the place you're looking for...loved the decoration at the place and the delicant taste of pizza!prices ok for NY
Vanessa PeñaSeptember 29, 2013Comfortable atmosphere and plenty of seating at the bar. Pricey for the area and very touristy. Not a place I would choose to eat but good for pre or after dinner drinks.
Mara LecocqDecember 17, 2014Beautiful big space and friendly staff, but the music was dreadful, like we were at the club, it was Tuesday and there was no one. The food was forgettable at best. You pay for the location I suppose.
Stian SOctober 4, 2013We were here on a warm sunny day, and it was great to sit outside on Mulberry street in the shadow
Jaimie PiotrowiczFebruary 24, 2014Best lunch for two in Little Italy. Great portions and tomato sauce. Read my blog review for more! Read more
Ellen WAugust 9, 2014Staff is excellent and ambiance is perfect for travelers. International friendly
Franck WestrelinMarch 6, 2015Careful... They change the name a few weeks ago, now it's : Gelso & Grand
Dan MaccaroneAugust 30, 2014I had such high hopes for this beautiful space. That's the only good thing I can say. The bad: a) hash browns are actually home fries and raw ones at that, b) service is slow, c) food is blaaaand
- Eduard BorràsMarch 3, 2014It's aweful! The food is expensive, they only do bolognese salse and some pizzas. And it's fucking cold! It was colder inside than outside. We left before finishing for this reason!
Alexis BendjouiaFebruary 16, 2015Service was slow, food was okay but nothing crazy, and came room temp. It's cute inside but food was okay. Grab a glass of wine and a burrata instead of splurging on a meal
Daniel GonzalezSeptember 23, 2013The brick oven pizza is not bad. It was out suspiciously fast though...
Vika OsychenkoSeptember 1, 2013Was not happy and nether were the people I was with - def not a place for a vegetarian for sure if u r one - prices are hight and portions are small - service was completely rushed - I'm sorry :(
Petr NotrabSeptember 23, 2013Terrible... On the menu, there was only few options what to choose and on the top of that, they served half of table, but the second half came after 20 minutes. Never more...
Aniruddha MandkeAugust 24, 2014Below average good. Ask for serveur Patrick - he's good. Store manager reduced the bill as we were unhappy. Chef didn't come out to hear us out. Quite disappointed by boring food.
Jaclyn 💃🏻September 15, 2013I don't know if it was just bc of the Feast of San Gennaro, but portions were tiny and service was not good. Despite the negatives, food was tasty.
Amal Al RebhOctober 6, 2014It's expensive and the food is not that good!! If you are a group of 5 or more they will charge you 18% tip!!! And it wasn't that great italian food experience 👎
Cecilia FranckNovember 10, 2013Ok food but not with true Italian measures. Spacious and nice service but a lot of young personnel with nothing to do.
Mary AdamsOctober 23, 2013great service but the food was greasy and bland...theres better spots in little italy
Kiyoe TNovember 22, 2013Horrible service! Small cockroache was on the bar table and no one took care of it. I will never come back!!!!
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