Il Violino

Name: Il Violino
Address: 180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 873-2500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1971 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation.
The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu.
In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 873-2500
Website
http://www.ilviolinony.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Neighbourhood
Upper West Side
Cross Street
West 68th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Violino is a cherished neighborhood Italian restaurant near Lincoln Center, known for its "excellent food" and "superior service." Guests rave about the "intimate feel" and "welcoming staff," while the diverse menu offers satisfying portions at reasonable prices. It's a prime spot for pre-show dining with a "warm" ambiance and "fantastic" dining experience.

1,971 Reviews

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Mike
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service. Brunch was on point. Had kids with us and they loved it as well
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Steph
Las Vegas
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Violino is one of our favorite restaurants. Feels like a trip to Italy!
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Michael
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for dinner pre opera. Meatball appetizer was very tasty. Special spinach linguine is homemade and excellent. Risotto frutti di mare was amazing. Cozy place with excellent service.
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Guy
Washington DC
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food in a casual setting. Authentic Italian dishes that are well prepared. Nice wine list of Italian wines.
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seth
VIP
New York City
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great neighborhood eatery serving classic and inventive Italian dishes. We had the homemade pasta special with calamari, Arugula in a spicy marina sauce. It was fresh and delicious. Also shared the shrimp oreganata. Also very good! Courses came out pretty fast and were piping hot! Look forward to going back.
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Gary
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were all pleased with the quality of the food. We had a risotto, ravioli and gnocchi which were all prepared. I am talian and am rarely impressed with Italian restaurants, but I would gladly return here.
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Leslie
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great location near Lincoln Center. Good food, good staff, good prices.
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William
VIP
San Diego
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great local Italian restaurant and one of our favorites. The tables are close together and give it an intimate feel but the noise level is loud enough that your conversations are private. The portions are good sized and the food and wine are both reasonably priced. The service is very good and they make you feel special, welcomed and valued.
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Ernest
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just left Lincoln Center (David Geffen Hall) and went here. We made reservations a month ago. Food is excellent, quantities are more than adiquate. A good varied wine list. Service was prompt and superb. Ambience is terrific. Spotlessly clean. Prices aree well in line with today. We reccomend it to anyone!!
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vivian
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Great food but the waiter was rude….. he was not a customer service person
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FAQs

Il Violino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2500.

Il Violino is rated 4.6 stars by 1971 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross Street
West 68th Street
Neighbourhood
Upper West Side
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilviolinony.com/
Phone number
(212) 873-2500

Il Violino

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