| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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great food & atmosphere ”
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was initially nervous planning a dinner in NYC from San Francisco, but after speaking to Jacqueline (terrific in-house party planner) was more comfortable with my choice. ”
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Good food, service and ambience especially when shared with good friends. ”
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The food, the service, the ambiance, and the people at Palma are incredible! ”
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think the Restaurant is special for my dining needs, when i'm alone or with a friend, I enjoy sitting in the window & fealing cozy in the corner, when my party is 4 or more the garden great! ”
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The staff was friendly and relaxed and the atmosphere was cool. ”
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Such a relaxed atmosphere, great menu, rich food and professional service. ”
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The garden is beautiful and the decor brings you back to Europe. ”
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In the summer, the back patio is a romantic spot to have a glass of wine and a great Italian meal. ”
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Great wine and the whole ambience made you feel like you in were in a rustic home in Italy. ”
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The ambiance was nice, but our group did not have privacy. ”
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While the food is wonderful, the atmosphere is relaxing, magical and very European. ”
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The low lighting and intimate space provided the perfect romantic setting for me and my wife. ”
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Great food, great ambience. ”
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Very romantic "Village secret"place. ”
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The ambience in this restaurant is really quite nice -- very warm and cozy and comfortable. ”
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The things I love the most about eating at Palma are the homey atmosphere, the exceptional service, and the big bowl of cherries on the bar. ”
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The food was excellent as well as the decor. ”
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No pretentiousness - just good food and a great atmosphere. ”
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Nice atmosphere with a great airy feel to the place. ”
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When I had my dinner, the appetizers were flawless (try the carciofi and the polpettini), the entree was succulent (and fun having the branzino fileted at the table), and the tiramisu. ”
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It was very romantic and the food was excellent. ”
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The ambiance (particularly the outdoor garden out back) is very nice. ”
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| dessert |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The table next to us ooohed and aahhed over an amazing chocolate souffle that we'll go back to try. ”
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Everything from the drinks to the dessert was incredible. ”
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An unexpected was the cake, hands down, the wedding cake was the best cake I have ever tasted period. ”
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We weren't offered the dessert menu and after asking and ordering a dessert, it arrived cold w/ the condition that we eat it fast. ”
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the delicious rabbit with parpadele noodles i had it was not on the menu anymore , the hot chocolate souflee also was gone. ”
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How about warm chocolate souffle or Panna Cotta to dream in. ”
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| drinks |
95.2400016784668% positive |
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In the summer, the back patio is a romantic spot to have a glass of wine and a great Italian meal. ”
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highly recommend this place, but I would asked to be seated immediatedly and not have an cocktail at the bar. ”
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We had drinks in the courtyard and moved into the little cottage/kitchen at the back for an incredible meal. ”
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couple weeks ago I was there and the service was slow as they had a large party in the back-they made up for it with a round of free drinks and a free order of lamb chops. ”
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Palma has great food and an excellent wine selection. ”
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Nice place for drinks ”
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The Sicilian wine was perfect. ”
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To begin, my friend and I started off with the fried calamari and a chased it down with a nice glass of red wine. ”
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There was never an empty glass on our table which is saying something since our group likes to have a drink or two. ”
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went to Palma last thursday, I seat at the bar and the femele bartender kindly gave me a great dining experience, she recommend not only a few dishes and appetizers, but also she describe and let me try some wines. ”
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As such I have a hard time dropping $50 on a bottle of wine that will be undescernable from a $30 bottle of wine, which is often quite good in its own right. ”
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We were asked if we were ready to order drinks twice, said yes, but then the servers would leave without taking an order. ”
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The wine was excellent and the service was superior! ”
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Everything we ordered tasted great from the apps, drinks, meal and all. ”
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Wine and coffee were both great. ”
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The things I love the most about eating at Palma are the homey atmosphere, the exceptional service, and the big bowl of cherries on the bar. ”
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Great wine and the whole ambience made you feel like you in were in a rustic home in Italy. ”
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Everything from the drinks to the dessert was incredible. ”
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Arriving on a busy summer Saurday evening we were warmly welcomed and enjoyed fabulous strawberry mojitos at the lovely bar while we waited for a table in the enchanting garden. ”
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All the food is hand picked, start your meal with a glass of wine and a nice bruscetta. ”
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They have an amazing menu of cocktails (strawberry mojito - yum!) ”
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| food quality |
92.67999649047852% positive |
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Very nice meal which was prepared exactly to our expectations. ”
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The pasta is fresh and the fish is superb. ”
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The good; interesting and wholesome types of Italian, with seafood feature (try the fish stew), friendly (a bit raw) wait staff, and reasonable prices in a great area to just wander after a delightful dinner. ”
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As a resident of the West Village and someone who likes to cook I have the choice to dine in a lot of restaurants and know good food. ”
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Eating at Palma feels like being in an Italian country home surrounded by happy people in a sparkling courtyard, intimate, festive and absolutely delicious. ”
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His entree was a dramatic huge puffy pastry surrounding a dish with scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, and other seafood inside cooked in a savory red broth. ”
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the food is very good. ”
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Such a relaxed atmosphere, great menu, rich food and professional service. ”
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My husband had the lamb which was very tasty and I had the zuppa di pesce which has gained the reputation of being their signature dish. ”
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It was very romantic and the food was excellent. ”
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Try the boulibase and the fried calamari (lightly fried with fresh calamari). ”
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went to Palma last thursday, I seat at the bar and the femele bartender kindly gave me a great dining experience, she recommend not only a few dishes and appetizers, but also she describe and let me try some wines. ”
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Arugla salad with fennel, oranges and olives was nice, but nothing special. ”
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And try the spicy shrimp -- excellent. ”
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In the summer, the back patio is a romantic spot to have a glass of wine and a great Italian meal. ”
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charming restaurant , with great innovative food and friendly service. ”
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Even though the food is good, we will not be returning as we just don't feel like in New York City, where there are thousands of fabulous restaurants, we should have to be subjected to mood swings of badly-mannered staff. ”
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The food is so delicious, try the fried artichokes and you will be back for more! ”
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While the food is wonderful, the atmosphere is relaxing, magical and very European. ”
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We went around the corner to a great little French bistro where the staff was both pleasant and likeable and the food great (Le Gigot). ”
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great food & atmosphere ”
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The rice and cheese was a bit plain, but yummy and the caprese salad was standard. ”
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If you have a huge appetite you have to have lamb over pasta for starters. ”
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Great food, whiny bartender ”
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Fantastic food and service ”
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The food was unique and very tasteful. ”
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The food and the service is fantastic! ”
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Great service, great food! ”
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The food is outstanding. ”
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The food was just terrific, the atmospher was, of course, wonderful. ”
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We highly recommend the grilled meat platter, which is fabulously prepared and portioned generously. ”
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Great food, great ambience. ”
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Hidden away in the W. Village Palma looks low key but packs an excellent food punch! ”
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good food-bad service ”
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love the food at Palma. ”
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Everything we ordered tasted great from the apps, drinks, meal and all. ”
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The food is very flavorful, the menu has a lot to offer and I can go there with my vegetarian friends. ”
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We had drinks in the courtyard and moved into the little cottage/kitchen at the back for an incredible meal. ”
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The rucola salad was good but the other dishes were all very salty. ”
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No pretentiousness - just good food and a great atmosphere. ”
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thin, crusty dome of bread covered a large bowl of seafood, fresh herbs and an exquisite broth. ”
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The starter and main courses were very delicious and our waiter had a good attitude. ”
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was jealous until I tasted my lamb, then I got busy with my spoon and enjoyed the Zuppa too! ”
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The food was very good and the manager was more than accomodating. ”
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couple weeks ago I was there and the service was slow as they had a large party in the back-they made up for it with a round of free drinks and a free order of lamb chops. ”
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The food here is good although my chicken had a little too much sauce on it, and reasonably priced compared to any Manhattan Restaurants. ”
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Undercooked pasta (still crunchy), luke warm lamb, and overdone fish. ”
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Good food, service and ambience especially when shared with good friends. ”
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Very good food, but austere ”
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Wine was delicious and service (despite the other posts) at the table wasn't too bad. ”
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Palma has great food and an excellent wine selection. ”
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it had very good food. ”
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The staff was non-existent, the food was bad, not just taste but freshness. ”
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Palma, is the perfect addition to a neighborhood full of so so restuarants serving uninspired food. ”
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Great customer service and italian food ”
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food is wonderful but not worth waiting for 45 minutes past your reservation to get seated. ”
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seafood was terrible. ”
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Lots of seafood on the menu with fresh pastas. ”
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All in all, the food is not even good enough to justify for that type of rude attitude. ”
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Given the expense of our food this was awful treatment along side mediocre food. ”
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All the food is hand picked, start your meal with a glass of wine and a nice bruscetta. ”
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Seafood is terrifc and the pasta dishes were good too. ”
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Along with the exquisite food, the service was absolutely charming. ”
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The food was amazing and the chef even came out to check on us. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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The food was excellent as well as the decor. ”
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you know, when sea food smells like seafood-it ain't fresh. ”
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We had a bottle of Proseco ($40), a huge appetizer of salted, fried, baby artichokes, an eggplant, tomato and fresh ricotta appetizer, then two pastas (a truly yummy gnocci), in a pleasant setting. ”
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The combination of homeyness, hipness, truly tasty food, and just. ”
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always enjoy the cuisine here and will continue to dine here year round! ”
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The seafood stew and grilled branzino were excellent. ”
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The food was incredible, the space was beautiful andthe service was exceptional. ”
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This is a special setting with delicious food, priced reasonably for New York. ”
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It was a little tough trying to get the bill at the end of a very nice meal. ”
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the delicious rabbit with parpadele noodles i had it was not on the menu anymore , the hot chocolate souflee also was gone. ”
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the lobster salad was stupendous and the lamb chops and the halibut were delicious. ”
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The food was delicious (the artichoke and lamb was A+) and the staff was truly a pleasure. ”
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My favorite is the spicy seafood pasta, it's the best that I've ever had! ”
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The house speciality Branzino (whole or fillet) fish is excellent. ”
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The food, the service, the ambiance, and the people at Palma are incredible! ”
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Maybe some folks came on a bad day, but our gruop had the a great meal, in what has to be one of the charming restaurants in NYC. ”
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hesitate writing this because I don't want it to become to trendy or popular, but the management is lovey and the food is great (have them filet the sea bass for you!) ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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Lots of seafood on the menu with fresh pastas. ”
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the delicious rabbit with parpadele noodles i had it was not on the menu anymore , the hot chocolate souflee also was gone. ”
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We chose from an abundant and interesting menu. ”
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Such a relaxed atmosphere, great menu, rich food and professional service. ”
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Palma has great food and an excellent wine selection. ”
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The food is very flavorful, the menu has a lot to offer and I can go there with my vegetarian friends. ”
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They have an amazing menu of cocktails (strawberry mojito - yum!) ”
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We weren't offered the dessert menu and after asking and ordering a dessert, it arrived cold w/ the condition that we eat it fast. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Overall, this is great place to go, especially for those who love the West Village. ”
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All my friends I have reccomended it to have echoed my response- that it's the best restaurant in nyc. ”
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Nice atmosphere with a great airy feel to the place. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The table next to us ooohed and aahhed over an amazing chocolate souffle that we'll go back to try. ”
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The food is so delicious, try the fried artichokes and you will be back for more! ”
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| service |
80.69999694824219% positive |
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The wait staff was very friendly and hard working, but they did ”
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The food and the service is fantastic! ”
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The starter and main courses were very delicious and our waiter had a good attitude. ”
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EXCELLENT FOOD, Charmless waiter. ”
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Great food, whiny bartender ”
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While not overtly rude, our waitress was neither pleasant nor attentive. ”
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The food, the service, the ambiance, and the people at Palma are incredible! ”
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charming restaurant , with great innovative food and friendly service. ”
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My husband and I had dinner here the other night with a friend, and while none of us were blown away by our meals, we still had a wonderful time because of the setting and because of the friendly and attentive staff. ”
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We went to Palma last Friday night and had the most terrible service I've experienced in years. ”
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We went around the corner to a great little French bistro where the staff was both pleasant and likeable and the food great (Le Gigot). ”
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As such I found their refusal to grant our request to be an interesting take on customer service. ”
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The things I love the most about eating at Palma are the homey atmosphere, the exceptional service, and the big bowl of cherries on the bar. ”
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We were asked if we were ready to order drinks twice, said yes, but then the servers would leave without taking an order. ”
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couple weeks ago I was there and the service was slow as they had a large party in the back-they made up for it with a round of free drinks and a free order of lamb chops. ”
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The owner and her husband are wonderful people who seem to create a home-like feel to their guests. ”
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Wine was delicious and service (despite the other posts) at the table wasn't too bad. ”
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to this nice bartender again! ”
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Someone else mentioned thye tours that come through once in a while on a Sunday (in the garden) , but , as a longtime Village resident, I love that people get to see this pretty place with it's 1810 carriagehouse. ”
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Great customer service and italian food ”
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The foods was just wonderful and the service, friendly and welcoming albeit a bit slow (who really noticed ). ”
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Our waitress was delightful and very pleased to hear our comments about recipe experiences. ”
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have eaten at Palma twice now, and both times have had excellent service. ”
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The good; interesting and wholesome types of Italian, with seafood feature (try the fish stew), friendly (a bit raw) wait staff, and reasonable prices in a great area to just wander after a delightful dinner. ”
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Palma herself was delightful and the staff was as accomodating as I could ever imagine in NYC. ”
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The staff was non-existent, the food was bad, not just taste but freshness. ”
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The staff was friendly and relaxed and the atmosphere was cool. ”
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The staff is friendly and professional. ”
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Such a relaxed atmosphere, great menu, rich food and professional service. ”
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The food was incredible, the space was beautiful andthe service was exceptional. ”
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Billy is both friendly and attentive. ”
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Good food, service and ambience especially when shared with good friends. ”
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The food was very good and the manager was more than accomodating. ”
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I'd much rather walk the extra block and enjoy the splendor of BABBO where the staff is actually happy to see you! ”
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All in all, the food is not even good enough to justify for that type of rude attitude. ”
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good food-bad service ”
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Fantastic food and service ”
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went to Palma last thursday, I seat at the bar and the femele bartender kindly gave me a great dining experience, she recommend not only a few dishes and appetizers, but also she describe and let me try some wines. ”
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The service was good but they were definitely in a hurry to clear my plate. ”
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We were seated at Palma right away, and even though the service was slow, it was friendly. ”
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Our waiter, Ian, was very attentive and I must admit we are high maintenance eaters (on the side etc.). ”
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Plus, the staff is so friendly. ”
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The server was friendly and apologized for not being more responsive to our table. ”
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oh, and the manager was rude. ”
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Along with the exquisite food, the service was absolutely charming. ”
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Eating at Palma feels like being in an Italian country home surrounded by happy people in a sparkling courtyard, intimate, festive and absolutely delicious. ”
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This slight wait extended into a TWO HOUR WAIT during which the rude maitre d' told each of the members of our party a different story, seated people who arrived before us first, and was generally both cocky and unpleasant. ”
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Not only were we given awful service, but we were rushed out so that they could used the table. ”
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Beware of the nasty bartender/manager who insists on a self-imposed assumption that he is God's gift to this Earth. ”
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Our waitstaff was very friendly and quite attentive. ”
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The wine was excellent and the service was superior! ”
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The service was great. ”
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The food was delicious (the artichoke and lamb was A+) and the staff was truly a pleasure. ”
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Great service, great food! ”
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We had 16 people for a full sit down and it was perfect. ”
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Even though the food is good, we will not be returning as we just don't feel like in New York City, where there are thousands of fabulous restaurants, we should have to be subjected to mood swings of badly-mannered staff. ”
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To say that Billy is rude is not only false but a patent lie. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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His entree was a dramatic huge puffy pastry surrounding a dish with scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, and other seafood inside cooked in a savory red broth. ”
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The good; interesting and wholesome types of Italian, with seafood feature (try the fish stew), friendly (a bit raw) wait staff, and reasonable prices in a great area to just wander after a delightful dinner. ”
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If you have a huge appetite you have to have lamb over pasta for starters. ”
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We had a bottle of Proseco ($40), a huge appetizer of salted, fried, baby artichokes, an eggplant, tomato and fresh ricotta appetizer, then two pastas (a truly yummy gnocci), in a pleasant setting. ”
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And the prices are reasonable. ”
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food is wonderful but not worth waiting for 45 minutes past your reservation to get seated. ”
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| wait time |
40.0% positive |
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We were seated at Palma right away, and even though the service was slow, it was friendly. ”
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The foods was just wonderful and the service, friendly and welcoming albeit a bit slow (who really noticed ). ”
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couple weeks ago I was there and the service was slow as they had a large party in the back-they made up for it with a round of free drinks and a free order of lamb chops. ”
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food is wonderful but not worth waiting for 45 minutes past your reservation to get seated. ”
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Service a step slow , but who notices ”
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