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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The service at the end of our meal was brusque and impatient. The captain saw I was bending to get my coat and bag to leave and impatiently tried to get by my in the narrow space. Instead of stepping aside and letting me have right of way as a guest, he persisted in trying to push past me as I struggled. The food was mediocre for the price. Don’t recommend .
   

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   Gerald

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great neighborhood restaurant. Food is great, reasonably priced and the staff is attentive but doesn't rush you. My wife and I go there frequently
   

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   Jerry

   New York City117 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food. Lots of variety. The menu is large, but they also have off menu specials like chicken parm, fettuccine primavera, etc. I had the osso buco tonight and it was delicious and a large portion. Wife had a wonderful pasta dish. Great wine selections and cocktails too. We’re here almost every week. It’s that good. Better than good. Great service too. Cozy little place. I especially like the soft music, Andrea Botcheli , in the background and the nice ambiance.
   

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   Grover VIP

   New York City49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are regulars at 83 and 1/2. This is a great place with an excellent kitchen. It's small but has a very nice menu. Lots of specials, and really professional staff.
   

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   Jerry

   New York City117 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our go to Italian for ten years. Outstanding food, portions, and many choices. My favorites are baked clams, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine bolognese, chicken Parmesan, vongole, and seafood pasta. Many wine choices and cocktails too. Plenty of food.
   

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   Jerry

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was good but the service was horrible. I had the chicken cardinal and my gf had the shrimp scampi bother were good. The service is what ruined it. First the waiter made my gf sit to the side of me with her back against a ledge where all the wine is so we had to keep passing the waiter the bottles. Then she moved to sit across from me and the waiter told her she can't sit like that cause he's loosing a table and made her sit the other way. It took forever to get our food. Then it took forever to get a waiter to get a refill or dessert. We both had capuchino and dessert we finished our coffee before the dessert was brought out. The waiter at one point slamed the menus on the table. It's sad cause the food was good but the service is horrible.
   

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   Robert VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently excellent and reliable. First class friendly service and food. Pleasant low key ambience Also very fairly priced
   

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   Steven

   Montreal6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went to dinner with my father and we both loved it! Ordered the Ossobuco (one of the daily specials) it was a massive cut of meat and so tasty. Will definitely be going back very soon and often
   

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   Amy

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and the service in the restaurant is amazing.
   

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    Patricia VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our 1st time here and surprised how small and tight the tables were to each other. But the service and fresh good food made up for it. The baked clams were fresh and tasty. Caesar salad was good but the taste of anchovies was overwhelming. Fettuccine in ragú sauce was delicious along with the lentil soup. I would definitely return. I highly recommend it
    

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