| ambiance |
92.03000068664551% positive |
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Romantic location for Vday ”
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great private party location ”
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In summary, great food, relaxed atmosphere, no New York attitude ”
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made reservations well in advance for a special romantic dinner. ”
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There is a happening bar scene and a romantic, wine cellar where one can enjoy an intimate dinner or private party. ”
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The food and service were quite good, and the atmosphere was lovely, especially the quieter downstairs wine cellar/private room. ”
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My friends and I love the atmosphere and decor here - it is laid back and very cool. ”
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Taking great care in staffing and creating an Italian countryside atmosphere. ”
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prime location wasted like Chateau Margot used for Sangria, Macelleria lures its patrons in with charming decor and the promise of italian delicacy. ”
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would recommend this place to anybody looking for a niceish location that isn't too stuffy. ”
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Great Pasta, romantic atmosphere, close to clubs and bars ”
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went to Macelleria several times, because the food is quite good and I like the location, but the service was never excellent. ”
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The service was great and the atmosphere is perfect for a date. ”
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It is one of my favorite restaurants and the downstairs room is a great hideaway to have a quiet, romantic dinner. ”
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The prices are good and the atmosphere is excellent. ”
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Its location is perfect for people watching and the food is amazing. ”
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The rustic atmosphere in this "straight from Italia"-looking restaurant set the tone for an authentic Italian meal. ”
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have nothing bad to say about the atmosphere or service - I sat at the bar and both the hostess and the bartender were knowledgeable and attentive. ”
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our reservation had little impact on decreasing the almost hour it took to be seated - - we were placed at a table in the very back - alongside the kitchen - which at times can be a fun experience - but not when it's in the mid 90s -the butter on the tabl ”
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the ambiance, care, attention to detail, everything was absolutely perfect. ”
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Phenomenal ambience, incredible food. ”
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The food was great, the service attentive and the atmosphere lovely and cozy. ”
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We had our own tables down in the "wine cellar" which had the perfect atmosphere for a small event. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Everything from the way Katie managed our event and gave us the best recommendations for our dinner, to the personal service we received from her, Freddy and Tony that evening, to the mouth watering appetizers, entrees and desserts. ”
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Again, hand-made pasta, delicious, salty prosciutto and a light cream sauce. ”
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We wrapped it up with Apple Streudel and cinnamon ice cream which was excellent. ”
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| drinks |
92.9800033569336% positive |
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Neither my wife and I are big drinkers, so I can't accurately comment on the wine list. ”
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so we order the usual bufala mozz and tomato appetizer that i always get at italian restaurants and my roommate orders a bottle of wine. ”
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favorite inexpensive wine, Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz, retails for about $9.99 at most NYC liquor stores. ”
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have nothing bad to say about the atmosphere or service - I sat at the bar and both the hostess and the bartender were knowledgeable and attentive. ”
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The wine cellar was perfect for our group of 10 for dinner last week. ”
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You can go for a quiet dinner downstairs, or have a private party, enjoy the bar scene which is on the main floor, and/or have dinner on the main floor. ”
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We attended a special event in the wine cellar that was enhanced by the terrific food, friendly and attentive waitstaff and delicious wine and cocktails. ”
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If you want to make a night of it, it's a great place to grab a steak with the boys after spending time at the bar. ”
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Although if you want a drink it should be harmless our wine was decent and our waiter although he was too busy for us was upbeat and personable. ”
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i'm not a big drinker, but the wine list looks pretty comprehensive. ”
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The staff is very attentive and engaging and the selection of Italian wine is phenominal. ”
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Now with the nice weather, you can sit outside and enjoy a glass of fine red Italian wine and enjoy the feeling of being in Europe. ”
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The wine cellar is perfect, dimly lit and the food is amazing. ”
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so we get sat in the middle, and there is a big dinner party refusing to sit, so they are at the bar and overcrowding on our table and constantly bumping into us. ”
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We had our own tables down in the "wine cellar" which had the perfect atmosphere for a small event. ”
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Wow the downstairs wine cellar is amazing! ”
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Amazing meat, great pasta sauces, the duck is amazing, extensive wine list and friendly service. ”
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The food and service were quite good, and the atmosphere was lovely, especially the quieter downstairs wine cellar/private room. ”
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There is a happening bar scene and a romantic, wine cellar where one can enjoy an intimate dinner or private party. ”
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| food quality |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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We also tried the pumpkin ravioli - something different - which was really delicious. ”
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In a city filled with waiters and waitresses who typically give mediocre service at best, it was a breath of fresh air to be treated with courtesy. ”
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our reservation had little impact on decreasing the almost hour it took to be seated - - we were placed at a table in the very back - alongside the kitchen - which at times can be a fun experience - but not when it's in the mid 90s -the butter on the tabl ”
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The food was great, the service attentive and the atmosphere lovely and cozy. ”
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The steak is top of the line, but one can enjoy delicious fish and pasta too! ”
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love their pastas and don't go for their steaks. ”
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The wine cellar is perfect, dimly lit and the food is amazing. ”
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The food was incredible and I didn't hear a single person walk away that night without raving about the the family style anti-pasta or the the delicious entrees. ”
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especially recommend the Cinnamon Gelato, so delicious! ”
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The problem is as soon as the waiter is handing out menus he yells "ok we have the best steaks in the city, its written up ”
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ordered the PAPPARDELLE with meat sauce which was great. ”
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warm staff, great food ”
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The filet was not as tasty as the strip but it was a quality steak nonetheless. ”
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Amazing meat, great pasta sauces, the duck is amazing, extensive wine list and friendly service. ”
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the tomato soup is fantastic as is the chicken paillard but dont ever go there when you are in a rush. ”
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The fresh pastas are on point, As i chew into the tortelonni i feel as if i am in a restaurant in Firenze (Florence). ”
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Anyone who doesn't enjoy this meal. ”
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Its location is perfect for people watching and the food is amazing. ”
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We attended a special event in the wine cellar that was enhanced by the terrific food, friendly and attentive waitstaff and delicious wine and cocktails. ”
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If you want to make a night of it, it's a great place to grab a steak with the boys after spending time at the bar. ”
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the sauce had nice big chunks of meat that were velvet-y and so flavorful. ”
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As usual we enjoyed the steak, which is always excellent. ”
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We had oysters and clams that were very fresh but shrimp was a little tough. ”
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Sides are good, the steak is so awesome I haven't taken the time to try the pastas. ”
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Love going to Macelleria for lunch -- the food is great- but the waiters will barely look at you and once they give you your food they never look back. ”
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our delicious medium cooked steak then arrives. ”
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The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delectable. ”
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Begin with unclean tables, add one part bad service, 2 parts bad food, and 3 parts disgruntled employees, and you get one complete awful mess. ”
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Again, hand-made pasta, delicious, salty prosciutto and a light cream sauce. ”
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My husband had sword fish which was very tasty. ”
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Best burgers ”
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the butter was fresh out of the ice box. ”
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The house steak sauce was a perfect compliment. ”
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The iceberg salad w/ gorgonzola was missing the cheese except for a very few (0.000001 oz) bits that must have somehow fallen in; the peppercorn oil dressing it was doused in was delicious, but didn't make up for the missing bleu. ”
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The most delicious steaks in NYC! ”
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The frites were *excellent* and made us want to order the porterhouse for two (the only meat on the menu, curiously enough for a "meat place"). ”
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so we order the usual bufala mozz and tomato appetizer that i always get at italian restaurants and my roommate orders a bottle of wine. ”
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The rustic atmosphere in this "straight from Italia"-looking restaurant set the tone for an authentic Italian meal. ”
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owner: "but the lady (my roommate) is hungry, she wants some good food. ”
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Great steak, great pasta, great service ”
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My friends and I love the meatpacking district and were tempted to try this place because of the steak but we will would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. ”
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know it's a lot to say, but the porterhouse for 2 here is simply THE best steak in the city, putting it's competition in new york (and in brooklyn) to the side. ”
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The food is always fresh, delicious and prepared well. ”
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will never go again to this restaurant: the neighborhood is full of nice restaurants with excellent service and food. ”
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mean this just doesn't happen at a place that is supposed to have the best steak of 2007. ”
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It was real find back then with fresh, delicious food but I've eaten several times since then and the food quality has just deteriorated. ”
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Delcious food but terrible service ”
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The food is always excellent, but the service is hitor miss, especially on the weekends. ”
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Ok Italian food and bad service ”
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Pastas top notch, and steaks were on par with the best steakhouses in the city. ”
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The filet was not what you would expect from a steakhouse and the other dishes were cold! ”
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Fantastic food - I had the whole baked Seabass and it was excellent. ”
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One of the most amazing dishes ever created. ”
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My husband loves the fresh cut meats and lamb chops and I love the fish and incredible Italian vegetables. ”
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Authentic, delicious steak and more! ”
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Phenomenal ambience, incredible food. ”
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It was the worst meal I have ever taken my wife to and I regretted it as soon as we walked in the door. ”
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Maybe this place really is authentic - delicious authentic Italian cuisine, along with the authentically Italian hot and cold service standards. ”
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In my job I have the great fortune to eat at many top restaurants, and the food here was high quality ingredients that showed no flair or knowledge of seasoning. ”
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The food and service were quite good, and the atmosphere was lovely, especially the quieter downstairs wine cellar/private room. ”
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Thanks to their delicious rustic Italian and a staff that went out of their way to make us happy (including bringing latecomers their appetizers long after our meal had begun), I would reccomend them to anyone looking for the perfect place to go, whether ”
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was at the table with all italians and we all agreed that the pasta wasn't that good, the so-called "bufala mozzarella" was not really bufala but a simple mozzarella (imagine the same difference between dry-aged steak and normal steaks), the steaks were ”
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If you love quality meat this is the place to go. ”
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Tomato bread soup used to be outstanding but now tasted stale and oily. ”
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had the best pasta carbonara ever. ”
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the potatoes are nice and crispy. ”
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had a fabulous time there, can't wait to enjoy another fine meal, hope readers do the same! ”
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Awesome steak, service is hitor miss ”
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Certainly this meal was healthier than many steak joints that tend to oversalt food, but seriously, how can an undercooked steak and unseasoned sides get the best rating in NYC? ”
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the food is solid (very authentic italian), the room is great, but the service is a bit weak, from the host (who is like leslie nielson from the airplane/naked gun movies) to the bartender (who reminds you of inspector cluseau from the pink panther movies ”
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Yes the steaks are pretty good, and so is the rest of the food even though I didnt try any other entrees, but the apps were good, and they had uber-fresh mozzerella. ”
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the authentic italian specialties are so tasty and original, and the porterhouse steak is to die for. ”
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The food is fabulous and they truly serve the best steak and amazing fries. ”
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The food was as good as i've read in the reviews. ”
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The food is pretty good, but we had organized a birthday party for a friend and were told it was ok to bring in our own champagne (which was not on the menu)for a corkage fee of $25. ”
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In summary, great food, relaxed atmosphere, no New York attitude ”
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went to Macelleria several times, because the food is quite good and I like the location, but the service was never excellent. ”
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And thats a fact, this is NYC, a restaurant with a 20 zagat rating isn't winning best steaks, end of story. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Amazing meat, great pasta sauces, the duck is amazing, extensive wine list and friendly service. ”
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The frites were *excellent* and made us want to order the porterhouse for two (the only meat on the menu, curiously enough for a "meat place"). ”
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know that you wouldn't normally think of a steakhouse as an afterwork kind of place, but they have the most amazing cocktail menu. ”
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The food is pretty good, but we had organized a birthday party for a friend and were told it was ok to bring in our own champagne (which was not on the menu)for a corkage fee of $25. ”
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The staff is very attentive and engaging and the selection of Italian wine is phenominal. ”
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The problem is as soon as the waiter is handing out menus he yells "ok we have the best steaks in the city, its written up ”
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GREAT cocktail menu ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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If you want to make a night of it, it's a great place to grab a steak with the boys after spending time at the bar. ”
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We celebrated in high style in a private room at a great restaurant on a Monday, without having to pay out the wazoo for it. ”
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favorite inexpensive wine, Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz, retails for about $9.99 at most NYC liquor stores. ”
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almost like they try to brainwash you that this is the best experience of your life eating at their restaurant. ”
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We were there with an italian friend who we wanted to take in a nice place, so it was embarrassing. ”
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| service |
75.1800012588501% positive |
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You would think that individuals working for tips would actually be attentive to a big party, but not here. ”
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The food was great, the service attentive and the atmosphere lovely and cozy. ”
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The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delectable. ”
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The wait staff were very professional and prompt. ”
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The staff is pleasant and the owners and manager are positively delightful! ”
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Everything from the way Katie managed our event and gave us the best recommendations for our dinner, to the personal service we received from her, Freddy and Tony that evening, to the mouth watering appetizers, entrees and desserts. ”
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Food is good, but the service terrible ”
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Amazing meat, great pasta sauces, the duck is amazing, extensive wine list and friendly service. ”
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We attended a special event in the wine cellar that was enhanced by the terrific food, friendly and attentive waitstaff and delicious wine and cocktails. ”
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Its location is perfect for people watching and the food is amazing. ”
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have recommended this place to many people, and the verdict is generally the same. ”
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The food is always excellent, but the service is hitor miss, especially on the weekends. ”
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In a city filled with waiters and waitresses who typically give mediocre service at best, it was a breath of fresh air to be treated with courtesy. ”
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Maybe this place really is authentic - delicious authentic Italian cuisine, along with the authentically Italian hot and cold service standards. ”
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From the planning in March of 2005 to the actual dinner in October 2005 the staff and managment was flawless. ”
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Pastis is only good for people-watching. ”
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The food and service were quite good, and the atmosphere was lovely, especially the quieter downstairs wine cellar/private room. ”
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The service was great. ”
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went again yesterday night and this time I am really disappointed about the service: the waiter was rude all the time, hasty, mistreating us for all our dinner. ”
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Although if you want a drink it should be harmless our wine was decent and our waiter although he was too busy for us was upbeat and personable. ”
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Begin with unclean tables, add one part bad service, 2 parts bad food, and 3 parts disgruntled employees, and you get one complete awful mess. ”
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We also enjoyed our server, a funny Italian guy who always had something whitty to say. ”
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Thanks to their delicious rustic Italian and a staff that went out of their way to make us happy (including bringing latecomers their appetizers long after our meal had begun), I would reccomend them to anyone looking for the perfect place to go, whether ”
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The first time with a larger group of 8 and found the staff so attentive. ”
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love the way the restaurant is set up and the waiters and managers are always nice and usually remember your name. ”
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went to Macelleria several times, because the food is quite good and I like the location, but the service was never excellent. ”
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Great steak, great pasta, great service ”
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Our server Nick was very helpful, didnt bother us alot and it the entire staff was great. ”
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The service is good too. ”
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will never go again to this restaurant: the neighborhood is full of nice restaurants with excellent service and food. ”
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Ok Italian food and bad service ”
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When I called to complain the next day, I was told that Macelleria was under no obligation to celebrate my anniversary and the rude manager proceeded to then defend her waitstaff. ”
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Awesome steak, service is hitor miss ”
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The bartender was top-rate, very old school and not an obnoxious hipster mixologist. ”
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Delcious food but terrible service ”
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our reservation had little impact on decreasing the almost hour it took to be seated - - we were placed at a table in the very back - alongside the kitchen - which at times can be a fun experience - but not when it's in the mid 90s -the butter on the tabl ”
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warm staff, great food ”
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The service was appalling! ”
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The service was great and the atmosphere is perfect for a date. ”
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c) The Italian accent waiter was extremely rude and not useful, still he pretended the tip ”
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Very helpful service given by a mature, knowledgeable Italian gentleman who was a true connoisseur. ”
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have nothing bad to say about the atmosphere or service - I sat at the bar and both the hostess and the bartender were knowledgeable and attentive. ”
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the food is solid (very authentic italian), the room is great, but the service is a bit weak, from the host (who is like leslie nielson from the airplane/naked gun movies) to the bartender (who reminds you of inspector cluseau from the pink panther movies ”
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The problem is as soon as the waiter is handing out menus he yells "ok we have the best steaks in the city, its written up ”
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Love going to Macelleria for lunch -- the food is great- but the waiters will barely look at you and once they give you your food they never look back. ”
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have never stepped foot in this place and never will because of the rude and discouraging service I received from a manager/owner in regards to a delivery order. ”
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The staff is very attentive and engaging and the selection of Italian wine is phenominal. ”
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| value |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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mean great acoustic value for music but if you're trying to talk to the person next to you, get ready to scream. ”
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The prices are good and the atmosphere is excellent. ”
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I'm not a huge fan of the meatpacking district, a little too trendy during the week and bridge and tunnel during the weekend, but other than that, I love Macelleria. ”
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My guy friends constantly crave the porterhouse, and I usually opt for the huge and succulent Shrimp Cocktail and homemade ravioli (like no other ravioli I have ever eaten before in my life!) ”
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The hamburger at brunch is the best I've ever had - and for a really reasonable price for the neighborhood! ”
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We are a non-profit organization so price is very important to us as we want the best experience at the most reasonable price. ”
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favorite inexpensive wine, Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz, retails for about $9.99 at most NYC liquor stores. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Thanks to their delicious rustic Italian and a staff that went out of their way to make us happy (including bringing latecomers their appetizers long after our meal had begun), I would reccomend them to anyone looking for the perfect place to go, whether ”
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Apps were good, but then we waited 50 minutes for our entree. ”
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