L'Apicio
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
118 Tips and reviews
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Breeze SkrrtAugust 14, 2015Food is great but always really salty. There's never much of a wait these days--the restaurant is huge--so it's a good bet if you're waiting until last minute in the neighborhood.
Wilson ZhouApril 28, 2014Gabe Thompson and Joe Campanale—the duo behind Dell’Anima, L’Artusi, and Anfora—have, for their latest Italian restaurant.
Will FlahertyNovember 14, 2012Maple glazed squash is extraordinary. On the sides menu but might as well be classified as a dessert. Gotta get it.
Charred octopus and brussels sprouts are amazing! Go for three courses and spread it out.
Luke SinclairApril 26, 2014The coffee crumb cake at brunch is possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten.
elizabeth millerDecember 29, 2012Must haves: braised short rib polenta, pappardelle oxtail ragu and vanilla semifreddo
Window couch is great. Octopus was fantastic! Great wine selections by the glass like Wind Gap and Scholium Project.
CatherineJanuary 26, 2015The food was great, but the waiters and workers took turns asking if we were done every 5 minutes to the point where it got frustrating.
Sami AvilesApril 15, 2013The pineapple tiramisu was a dreamy bunch of tropical flavors. Good ambiance for friends or dates.
The first east side restaurant from the owners of Dell'anima & L'Artusi. Try the pasta, definitely.
Pork chop at an Italian place? It's delicious. Don't forget to pay with Cover!
Victoria NatenzonJune 3, 2014Cute hangout spot. I'd come back for drinks but I can't say that the food blew me away.
White Negroni for the win! Best cocktail I've had in a while.
Bettina MJanuary 21, 2013Order the apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes for brunch and you'll dream about them later.
AmyJanuary 1, 2013Skip the entrees and get some polenta + pasta dishes and a bunch of sides. And the tuna carpaccio is insane, do it.
Jeni BulcockNovember 22, 2014Like your cocktails a little on the bitter side? Try their Aperol cocktail.
Oxtail Polenta and Agnolotti pasta are amazing! Highly recommend.
Trace CohenFebruary 19, 2013The braised short rib polenta and Bronzino were delicious - there was nothing left on my plate
Anne MyersJune 21, 2015The service was rather clueless, but the food was off the chain. My friend and I already made plans during brunch to return there for dinner!
Justin FerrantiJanuary 2, 2017Not your typical NYC restaurant given the size. Our waiter was very slow and monotone so didn't contribute to the best ambience.
Mike NickersonDecember 19, 2016Standard Italian fare - nothing really pops out as being more memorable than other restos. Our waiter, Aaron, was not helpful or friendly - was offputting.
Sara ScornavacchiNovember 28, 2012Sweetbreads Agnolotti and Orange Wines.. Don't Underestimate the Salads.
Adam MerriamApril 23, 20178.8..... perfect example of the subjectivity of these sites. Forget about the horrible service, the food was meh and meh, swimming in a sea of superior Italian restaurants in the immediate area
Jolie BennaimMarch 26, 2016So disappointed my second visit was one of my worst NYC dining experiences. the service is horrible. 5+ servers later and +30 minutes between drinks and courses. I won't be coming back anytime soon.
Nicky DigitalApril 11, 2013Plan extra time in your schedule because they unapologetically sat us over 30 minutes after our reservation time.
Dot. HuangMarch 27, 2017Ambience was nice. Food was a bit salty. Do not order the squid ink crab pasta
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- Mon–Wed
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 533-7400
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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