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Gramercy Park's best

Italian food

A plate of handmade pasta or a slow-cooked ragu is exactly what the evening calls for.

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Italian restaurant

Italian restaurant offers beautiful, open interior with authentic French bistro tiles and soft lighting creating a pleasant atmosphere. Tables are often close, making it noisy during busy times, but outdoor seating provides a quieter option. A cozy private dining room is available at the back for more intimate gatherings.

Offers consistently delicious Italian food paired with excellent service. Dining here delivers a top notch experience every time.

Mushroom lasagna and shrimp fra diavolo stand out alongside exceptional focaccia. Pasta dishes, including gluten-free options, are consistently delicious with a cozy, authentic Italian vibe.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be delicious."

"The service for dinner spots was fantastic and attentive."

"The Italian food here is always great."

Good to know

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On weekends, some cocktails are bottomless for a fixed price.

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The bar has a happy hour with great drinks and food.

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Making reservations is recommended due to the crowd.

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Pizza restaurant

Spacious pizza joint with bright lighting and ample seating creates a lively, energetic atmosphere. The vibe blends a traditional NYC slice shop feel with a clean, modernized interior. Large, delectable pizza slices draw a crowd looking for quality and variety late into the night.

Delicious Italian cuisine offers a huge variety of dishes that taste great. Food comes with affordable high-quality standards and pairs well with great service.

Crunchy, flavorful slices use good quality mozzarella and sauce. Baked pasta with meatballs and chicken parmesan with pasta stand out as unreal dishes. Pizza with pasta offers a rare, interesting twist on classic Italian food.

People are saying

"This is a great spot for a late-night slice of pizza."

"I loved the pizza and pasta here; it's the best Italian food."

"The food here, especially the pizza, was great."

Good to know

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The kitchen and full menu are available until 2am for late-night cravings.

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Pizza slices are priced at $3, offering good value.

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The restaurant has a wide variety of options including pizzas, salads, and desserts.

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Classic diner design blends with cozy, comforting atmosphere and calm, happy energy. Music ranges from Frank Sinatra classics to a jukebox with personal selections, enhancing the nostalgic vibe. Seating includes comfy chairs with outlets, supporting relaxed meetings or work sessions.

Diner food stands out with its classic flavors and hearty portions. Service remains consistently top-notch, creating a smooth and enjoyable dining experience.

Penne burrata pasta stands out with its rich, creamy texture. Staff like Alfredo provide attentive service and accommodate allergies with care.

People are saying

"The diner staff here is so friendly and attentive."

"I found the food here to be delicious and amazing."

"The Italian food here is amazing, truly the best I've ever tasted."

Good to know

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Brunch is available any day.

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Happy hour offers $4 beers and $7 cocktails at the bar.

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Breakfast is served all day.

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French restaurant

French bistro with cozy, authentic Euro feel and classic decor creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Outdoor seating offers a pleasant alternative to the often cramped indoor space. Drinks like espresso martinis stand out amid a setting free of gimmicks and consistent in quality.

Great food pairs with excellent service and a relaxing atmosphere. Late night weekend dining offers a consistently enjoyable experience.

Gnocchi stands out for its soft perfection and incredible flavor. The menu features pasta and steak, fresh salads, and seafood dishes like monkfish and mussels, alongside desserts such as panna cotta and creme brûlée.

People are saying

"Our server was so attentive and took great care of us during dinner."

"The food here is fresh and delicious."

"The Italian food, especially the gnocchi, was amazing and perfectly cooked."

Good to know

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On weekends, the last seating is at 1:00 AM.

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They do all day breakfast.

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You will definitely need a reservation for brunch.

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Restaurant

Italian restaurant offers a classy interior with warm candlelight creating an elegant atmosphere. Drinks include sweet, coffee-flavored cocktails alongside a well-curated wine selection. The space includes a downstairs area for group events, blending intimacy with functionality.

Exceptional Italian food stands out with consistently excellent service and a welcoming ambiance. Multiple visits confirm a reliable, high-quality dining experience.

Pasta dishes feature perfect portions and textures, like the spicy njuda and seafood pasta with a beautifully al dente dough. Large veal parmesan and flavorful risotto ai fungi porcini add variety, while desserts like affogato al caffe round out the meal.

People are saying

"The Italian food, especially the pasta, is delicious."

"The desserts here are amazing, especially the sweet corn pasta."

"The food here is delicious, especially the pasta dishes."

Good to know

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Happy hour is from 5-6 pm.

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The restaurant offers a restaurant week special menu with a 3-course meal.

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Reservations are not necessary on weekdays as the restaurant isn't usually full.

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Northern Italian restaurant

Small, cozy Northern Italian restaurant with well-lit, quiet atmosphere and ample space for conversation. Offers handmade fresh pasta and house-made limoncello in a setting that feels like a hidden gem rather than a crowded spot.

Food comes out hot and delicious with an excellent natural flavor. Service stays attentive and consistent throughout the meal.

Fresh handmade pasta stands out with dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Roman pastas. The Ossobuco features tender veal shank in a hearty tomato sauce, while lamb ragu and sausage with lemon offer rich flavors.

People are saying

"The lobster ravioli here is pure perfection."

"The Italian food and service here are fantastic."

"I found the food here fantastic, especially the spaghetti and lasagna."

Good to know

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Reservations can be made using Resy.

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The restaurant offers good value, fairly priced for a Manhattan location.

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Portions are on the large size, about 1.25 servings per order.

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New American restaurant

Spacious multi-level layout offers airy atmosphere with tasteful decor and comfortably spaced tables. Noise levels rise during busy hours, requiring louder conversation, while upstairs seating provides limited privacy. The setting balances laid-back vibes with a quietly sublime dining experience.

Food here offers a Michelin worthy quality with a consistently excellent and creative approach. The combination of dishes, drinks, and attentive service creates a memorable dining experience.

Spaghetti comes perfectly al dente with a sauce that has a thick soup texture and just the right heat. Pork chop and duck pasta dishes offer beyond tasty flavors.

People are saying

"The food here is thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor."

"The food at these dinner spots was amazing and came in sizable portions."

"I thought the lasagna was amazing and immaculately put together."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended due to high demand, especially on weekends.

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The restaurant offers a special menu during New York Restaurant Week.

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Burgers are only available before 5 p.m. and not on the dinner menu.

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Restaurant

Grand dining room combines majestic scale with an intimate feel through roomy wood booths and white tablecloth elegance. Atmosphere balances elevated style with occasional loudness, creating a lively yet refined energy. Cocktails and wine selections stand out for their quality and uniqueness.

Phenomenal food comes with generous portions and is cooked absolutely right. The dining experience pairs excellent service with a perfect atmosphere.

Freshness stands out with the focaccia bread being notably fresh and surprising in quality. The rigatoni neri uses fresh pasta paired with a sauce that complements the seafood well.

People are saying

"The seafood here is so fresh, especially the black cod."

"I thought the food here was amazing and delicious."

"I'm still dreaming about this phenomenal Italian food."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended, especially for special events like the Japanese Hokkaido Scallop Festival.

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Expect high prices, with over $250 per person for special menus on holidays.

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Many guests reported food safety issues, including food poisoning.

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Restaurant

Small, intimate restaurant with close seating and a masculine yellow sleek design in the basement area. Atmosphere ranges from romantic and cozy to hectic and overstimulating depending on seating location. Offers outdoor seating in a peaceful setting away from busy roads.

Authentic Italian dishes deliver amazing flavor and delicious taste. Service matches the food with tremendous attention from start to finish.

True Italian cuisine shines with Northern Italian dishes like veal parm and pappardelle with meat sauce. Unique pastas such as cacio e pepe and seafood pasta with black squid ink stand out for their freshness and flavor.

People are saying

"The authentic Italian food here has amazing pasta and seafood."

"It's a cozy and intimate setting that feels like stepping back into Italy."

"I thought the Italian food here was delicious."

Good to know

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Make sure to make a reservation a day or two in advance.

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You have the option of sitting inside or outside, so specify when making your reservation.

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The place is small, so reservations are a must.

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Pizza restaurant

Spacious and clean dining area offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks and excellent music. The vibe stays calm and relaxing, welcoming groups and families comfortably. Pizza here is fresh and delicious, often praised as some of the best in the city.

Food here is consistently fresh and delicious with a strong Italian influence. Every dish tastes great and the quality stays high every time.

Offers a wide range of pasta dishes including fresh homemade pasta made in front of you and ravioli. Pizzas like the lasagna pizza, plain cheese, and Sicilian stand out alongside the chicken parmigiana hero and salads.

People are saying

"I found the pizza here to be delicious and awesome."

"The food here is delicious with generous toppings."

"The Italian food, especially the pizza, is amazing with generous toppings."

Good to know

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The price of a cheese slice is $3.67.

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Customers are allowed to bring dogs while ordering.

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The restaurant serves great slices late at night.

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Greek restaurant

Interior design features white decor, stunning murals, and lemon trees that evoke a Greek island atmosphere. Outdoor seating includes a heated patio and sidewalk café area, offering a calm and soothing environment. Greek music plays softly, enhancing the authentic Mediterranean vibe.

Authentic Greek dishes come with great food and drinks. Staff provide helpful service, including assistance for wheelchair access through multiple doors.

Seafood shines with seared diver scallops, grilled octopus, and a lobster tail pasta called Sal Anthony's. Pasta dishes like fettuccine shrimp have a creamy yet fresh tomato sauce, and salmon linguine stays flavorful even after reheating.

People are saying

"This lunch spot's authentic Greek flavors were delicious."

"The food here is delicious and prepared very nicely."

"The fettuccine with shrimp and creamy tomato sauce is amazing."

Good to know

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The last seating is at 10 PM.

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The lunch menu is priced at $31 each and includes dessert.

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Eleni's can accommodate special requests for celebrations.

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French restaurant

French restaurant offers an elegant Parisian-inspired decor with a beautiful high ceiling entrance and a long bar that draws people for cocktails. The atmosphere is lively and crowded, with pounding music that fills the space and creates a high noise level. Tables sit close together, adding to the energetic and bustling vibe.

Food here stands out for its great taste and amazing quality. Service complements the dishes well, making the dining experience exceptional.

Mushroom ravioli and a dish with mushrooms, asparagus, and butter pasta stand out for their flavors. The Papardelli Bolognese and bolognese sauce offer rich, classic tastes.

People are saying

"The food here is awesome and top-notch."

"The service at dinner spots here is so attentive and friendly."

"The Italian food here is amazing, and the service is super helpful."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-7pm on weekdays with half-price cocktails.

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On Sundays, enjoy $10 glasses of wine during happy hour.

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Monday happy hour features a selection of discounted drinks.

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Italian restaurant

Old-school Italian restaurant with a cozy, charming atmosphere and a classic dining room that feels like stepping back in time. Small front area with well-lit pizza ovens contrasts with a darker, intimate back dining space. Known for authentic, traditional dishes and a relaxed, unpretentious vibe.

Food here offers excellent quality with consistently great service. The back dining room creates a classic Italian vibe, and prices stay reasonable without long waits for any dining option.

Classic Italian dishes like Veal Parmigiano come in huge portions and pair well with salad. The menu features squid ink homemade ravioli, eggplant parmesan, and pasta with pesto sauce, all served with warm, friendly service.

People are saying

"This Italian food's pizza with divine sauce and cheese is the best."

"It's a cozy, intimate Italian spot with a vintage vibe."

"The food here is delicious, classic Italian."

Good to know

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They don't accept credit cards despite the sign on the door.

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The prices have inflated in recent years due to inflation.

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The portions at Frank's are larger than what you get anywhere else.

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Restaurant

Oldest bar in New York with 19th-century woodwork and vintage decor creates a historic pub atmosphere. The space feels inviting and lively, often bustling with a fun crowd and occasional live bagpipers. Outdoor seating and a connected bar add variety to the experience.

Food features top-quality bar foods that are clean and reasonably priced. A nice dining area sits at the back, complementing the good service.

Spaghetti bolognese stands out with its rich flavor, redeeming typical versions. Penne a la vodka shines as a best pasta dish, while gnocchi with spinach pesto offers a fresh, outstanding twist.

People are saying

"You have to see this bar's amazing Christmas decorations and holiday vibe."

"The food here, especially the chicken pot pie, was delicious."

"The Italian food here is amazing, especially with the holiday decorations."

Good to know

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Make a reservation if you can, as it seemed busy during the visit.

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Happy Hour is back at the bar.

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Steak nights at Pete's Tavern are a bargain and delicious.

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Italian restaurant

Rustic Italian restaurant offers cozy indoor and outdoor seating with a warm, intimate vibe. Atmosphere suits casual hangouts and group gatherings with a beautiful, charming space blending old world Italy and historic New York.

Food here is consistently very tasty and exceptional. Dishes deliver delicious flavors that stand out.

Pesto pizza stands out with its perfect size and fresh flavor. The pesto pasta and Pasta Arrabiata deliver bold, well-executed tastes. Crostini offers three tasty varieties including burrata and whipped ricotta pesto.

People are saying

"The Italian food here, especially the pasta, is the best I've ever eaten."

"The lemon ricotta pancakes are fluffy and delicious for brunch."

"I thought the food here was really great."

Good to know

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Follia offers an unlimited brunch paired with mimosas, Bellinis, or Bloody Marys.

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The bottomless brunch has a 90-minute time limit starting with the first drink order.

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Happy hour is a great option after work with discounted drinks.

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Pizza restaurant

Limited indoor seating offers every seat as a window seat with large windows providing a bright, comfortable space. The atmosphere is cheerful and lively, attracting many young adults. The interior feels modern and colorful, standing out from typical pizza places.

Food offers hot, cheap, tasty pizza with great portions and prices. It satisfies cravings for a classic New York pizza experience and works well for late night food runs.

Penne alla vodka stands out with its rich flavor. The Inside Out Pizza flips tradition with cheese underneath tomato sauce, using mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan. A variety of pizzas, pastas, wings, and desserts fill the menu.

People are saying

"I thought the thin-crust pizza here was exceptional."

"The food here is really good and tasty."

"The Inside Out Pizza has cheese underneath the tomato sauce."

Good to know

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Lunetta's is open late every night.

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A simple cheese slice at Lunetta's is $3 out the door.

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Lunetta Pizza accepts both cash and card.

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