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Revival of an NYC standby serving vibrant Italian plates, with a private dining option.
What to order: Pollo al Forno (roast chicken with salsa verde) · Bucatini alla Carbonara · Toasted (pan‑fried) Gnocchi pillows · Insalata di Cavolo (kale salad)From Google Maps reviews.
We were in New York celebrating a birthday and wedding anniversary, and after following Jonathan Waxman on TV for years and admiring his cooking, we decided it was the perfect occasion to finally visit his restaurant. On arrival, the restaurant presents itself beautifully, a clean, lively, and contemporary space with a fresh energy. The front-of-house team were exceptional throughout: warm, attentive, and genuinely on the ball without ever feeling intrusive. The cocktail list also set a strong
We shared a range of dishes and they were all of a high standard. From beet salad, calamari (almost like a Caesar salad) and Prosciutto & burrata starters everything was done very well. The famous house chicken dish lived up to expectation, but the carbonara was a real star. Squash in breadcrumbs, and the gnocchi were inventive twists. Couldn’t fault the food …ok, they should have had a tiramisu dessert. Service a little hurried at the start, but then settled so we could enjoy a relaxed afternoo
Got the chicken, bucatini, burrata, focaccia and a dessert. Everything was delicious! They don't have traditional sodas but the artisinal one that the closest they had to a coke was also really good.
From the Oct 1, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.