Roberto Restaurant

(718) 733-9503

603 Crescent Ave
Bronx, NY 10458 40.8539 -73.887

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Neighborhoods: Belmont, West Bronx

roberto089.com

Hours:

Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm

Dinner Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm

Dinner Fri 5pm-11pm

Dinner Sat 4pm-11pm

Sun CLOSED

Last updated 8.07.11

Category:

Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Notable Chef, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Upscale Casual Dining, Group Dining, Carry Out, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Private Parties

Cuisine:

Pizza, Seafood, Italian

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “agree with everybody ,the place is classy , romantic , food great ,Roberto always checking that everything is fine ,well I'm from Rome and I can say that Roberto is my top 5 Italian restaurant in the world , the food is fresh and real Italian preparatio”
  2. “Food OK, service eh, ambiance not bad.”
  3. “Truly amazing food and fantastic ambiance.”
  4. “Great food, great atmosphere, outstanding service and is reasonably priced.”
  5. “But to me, the food was flavorful, and good quality - and the ambiance was classy.”
  6. “Everything about this place - food, decor, service - were fantastic.”
  7. “The service was efficient and unhurried, the atmosphere was fun, and the food was incredible.”
  8. “It's hearty, scrumptious Italian food in a cozy (even romantic) setting.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The deserts are good - you may have a more enjoyable time walking to one of the many desert places in he neigborhood (Arthur Ave Cafe is my favorite).”
  2. “We enjoyed everything starting with the antipasti, continuing with the entrees and we even finished with the chocolate dessert.”
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “When you wait at the bar, you get a ridiculous bill with hardly any liquor in your drink.”
  2. “If you do that it comes to about $30 pp plus drinks and you will be full.”
  3. “They have a very well stocked bar and we passed the time with a nice glass of Chianti.”
  4. “The waiter helped select the wine (excellent recommendation) and never rushed our dinner order.”
  5. “Every meal we have had has been well-prepared and there is an extensive wine list to explore.”
  6. “We enjoyed the Parmigana Di Melanzine and the Clams and Mussels in white wine w/ parsely and garlic (great for bread dipping)”
food quality
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Too high a cost for food which was very good, but not spectacular.”
  2. “If you try to go to Roberto's during the weekend forget it, all the downtown yuppies come uptown for an 'authentic' experience.”
  3. “The service was efficient and unhurried, the atmosphere was fun, and the food was incredible.”
  4. “Great food, great atmosphere, outstanding service and is reasonably priced.”
  5. “Hearty food and attentive service”
  6. “excellent appetizers, fresh bufala di mozzerella, cozze e vongole too.”
  7. “went to Roberto on Sunday just to avoid the big crowd on Saturday, I read good reviews about this place so me and my wife we decided to go to the Bronx, we were lucky to find the table right away the place was already half full for Sunday lunch, the foo”
  8. “am very sorry to disappoint all of the Big time lover of the renomed Bronx institution with a multi-plaque wall & many time awarded for food, and a Big Proclamation of the Major of NY claiming the BEST Italian !”
  9. “Truly amazing food and fantastic ambiance.”
  10. “Everything is so fresh and homemade, you'd think a small armada of Italian mothers were in the back room preparing everything.”
  11. “It's hearty, scrumptious Italian food in a cozy (even romantic) setting.”
  12. “Food is delicious, best italian food around.”
  13. “The food is fresh, the service is great.”
  14. “The appetizers/pasta were so good that we'll go back again.”
  15. “Despite that, it's the best Italian food in the city.”
  16. “Everything about this place - food, decor, service - were fantastic.”
  17. “Good food, with a few tasty highlights.”
  18. “We enjoyed the Parmigana Di Melanzine and the Clams and Mussels in white wine w/ parsely and garlic (great for bread dipping)”
  19. “The waiter was helpful and curteous, advising my table that the regulars usually order one appetizer/pasta dish for each couple and then share.”
  20. “Last night we had a wonderful two hour plus meal that , as always, met all of our expectations.”
  21. “Roberto recommends that a couple should order one appetizer, one pasta, and one main course to share.”
  22. “Every meal we have had has been well-prepared and there is an extensive wine list to explore.”
  23. “But to me, the food was flavorful, and good quality - and the ambiance was classy.”
  24. “The fusilli was ethereal; fresh seafood with perfect pasta.”
  25. “Real fresh Italian food.”
  26. “agree with everybody ,the place is classy , romantic , food great ,Roberto always checking that everything is fine ,well I'm from Rome and I can say that Roberto is my top 5 Italian restaurant in the world , the food is fresh and real Italian preparatio”
  27. “If this wonderful little oasis of authentic italian cuisine were located in midtown Manhattan, it would easily win best Italian Restaurant in New York.”
  28. “Probably impressive for downtown yuppies looking to find "real italian" food in an outer borough, but there's plenty of better restaurants in the vicinity and especially in the other areas in the Bronx.”
  29. “Roberto himself likes to join the patrons and even offers tips on best way to enjoy his food.”
  30. “Roberto rushed us through the meal, which was cold by the way.”
  31. “Pastas are probably his specialty - the al porcini is to die for if you like mushrooms.”
  32. “There are many other pleasant restaurants in Little Italy of the Bronx where you get get a nice meal at a reasonable price and where the owner will appreciate your business.”
  33. “If you like to wait forever for below average food and horrible service, this is the place for you (but not for me)”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Every meal we have had has been well-prepared and there is an extensive wine list to explore.”
overall
87.5% positive
  1. “went to Roberto on Sunday just to avoid the big crowd on Saturday, I read good reviews about this place so me and my wife we decided to go to the Bronx, we were lucky to find the table right away the place was already half full for Sunday lunch, the foo”
  2. “agree with everybody ,the place is classy , romantic , food great ,Roberto always checking that everything is fine ,well I'm from Rome and I can say that Roberto is my top 5 Italian restaurant in the world , the food is fresh and real Italian preparatio”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “The appetizers/pasta were so good that we'll go back again.”
service
80.26000022888184% positive
  1. “The waiter helped select the wine (excellent recommendation) and never rushed our dinner order.”
  2. “If you like to wait forever for below average food and horrible service, this is the place for you (but not for me)”
  3. “The service was efficient and unhurried, the atmosphere was fun, and the food was incredible.”
  4. “Friendly, attentive service.”
  5. “After hearing similar horror stories as well as having been a victim myself, I come to the conclusion that Roberto is rude and ignorant and not deserving of anyone's patronage.”
  6. “Food's pretty good but the service is terrible.”
  7. “Food OK, service eh, ambiance not bad.”
  8. “Everything about this place - food, decor, service - were fantastic.”
  9. “The waiter was rude.”
  10. “The staff was very attentive.”
  11. “went to Roberto on Sunday just to avoid the big crowd on Saturday, I read good reviews about this place so me and my wife we decided to go to the Bronx, we were lucky to find the table right away the place was already half full for Sunday lunch, the foo”
  12. “We were never rushed and the service was attentive.”
  13. “agree with everybody ,the place is classy , romantic , food great ,Roberto always checking that everything is fine ,well I'm from Rome and I can say that Roberto is my top 5 Italian restaurant in the world , the food is fresh and real Italian preparatio”
  14. “He should not be rewarded with having good people spend their good money in his crappy little restaurant.”
  15. “could not, in good conscience, recommend Roberto's to anyone; in fact I feel it is my civic duty to warn people of the way he ruined our evening and then handed us a very hefty bill.”
  16. “The waiter was helpful and curteous, advising my table that the regulars usually order one appetizer/pasta dish for each couple and then share.”
  17. “Hearty food and attentive service”
  18. “Great food, great atmosphere, outstanding service and is reasonably priced.”
  19. “The food is fresh, the service is great.”
value
95.0% positive
  1. “The portions are just too big to do that.”
  2. “He should not be rewarded with having good people spend their good money in his crappy little restaurant.”
  3. “went to Roberto on Sunday just to avoid the big crowd on Saturday, I read good reviews about this place so me and my wife we decided to go to the Bronx, we were lucky to find the table right away the place was already half full for Sunday lunch, the foo”
  4. “Food was very good and prices were reasonable.”
  5. “There are many other pleasant restaurants in Little Italy of the Bronx where you get get a nice meal at a reasonable price and where the owner will appreciate your business.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “We really enjoyed everything we ate at Roberto's, however we waited for an hour and forty-five mins for our table.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/28/11

Fine Italian food

by GoDuke

Roberto's has been delivering the best meals since as long as I can remember, they never disappoint. Their food quality and services is unmatched virtually anywhere in the city. If you're looking for a upscale Italian restaurant in the Bronx, look no further!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/18/09

Awful

by Dom T

I had been there 2 years ago for lunch a few times and found it quite good. On a recent visit I found the food to be very sub par. The Salmon with Balsamic and Onions was litterally coverd with the overpowering sauce, you could not taste the fish. The Chicken with Bocconcini and Spinach was totally tasteless. The chicken looked like it was boiled. The only vegetables you could order were Spinach, Broccoli Rabe and Escarole. One of my guests asked for an appetiser for a main course and was told that they would give her 2 plates of the appetiser. The waiter was rude. I was totally dissapointed and will never go back. I am sorry to say that there are no good Italian restarants near Arthur Avenue.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: Overpriced barely edible
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/09

Hearty food and attentive service

by vagabondqueen

This is not shi-shi Manhattan restaurant food. Nor is it touristy Little Italy food slathered bread crumbs and oil. It's hearty, scrumptious Italian food in a cozy (even romantic) setting. I went for lunch on a weekday at opening (Noon), so no wait. The staff was very attentive.

I made the mistake of eating alone. The portions are just too big to do that. Go with a friend, or two or three, share an appetizer, and leave plenty of room for the main. Very home-style desert - go for the less usual. I had a sort of ricotta torte w/ grains, a savory sweet thing that was heaven with the espresso (oh so perfect).

  • Pros: great service, delicious food, nice setting
  • Cons: a touch pricey for Bronx
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/11/08

Italian Spoken Here

by contempler

We arrived early to make the first seating (no reservations here), and just beat the crowd. The waiter was helpful and curteous, advising my table that the regulars usually order one appetizer/pasta dish for each couple and then share. We enjoyed the Parmigana Di Melanzine and the Clams and Mussels in white wine w/ parsely and garlic (great for bread dipping) . The waiter helped select the wine (excellent recommendation) and never rushed our dinner order. The Lamb Shanks were incredibly tender (although the accompanying Truffle Risotto was overcooked). The suprising dissapointment was the vitello (veal) special of the evening, presented with a veal demi-glaze, covered w/ melted blue cheese, thin slices of ham, and roasted figs. Individually each of the topping items had a great taste...together they were just too much and made the dish heavy. The appetizers/pasta were so good that we'll go back again. Oh, and the desserts are homemade, and taste it.

  • Pros: Authentic Italian, homemade pasta
  • Cons: A Little Pricey, Street Parking (if you're lucky)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/04/08

For a Friday afternoon lunch

by MrRight08

I thought Roberto's was just great. Went for a nice Friday afternoon lunch. Friendly, attentive service. Food was very good and prices were reasonable. Martini was perfect. Go at the right time, order the right thing, have a drink and relax. Be nice to the help and they will take care of you.

  • Pros: great food, reasonable prices, good service
  • Cons: no reservations

The Details on Roberto Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good italian food
  • attentive service
  • rude roberto
  • fantastic everything
  • well-prepared hour plus meal
  • thoroughly enjoyable experience
  • fun atmosphere
  • very good cost
  • excellent restaurant
  • reasonable price
  • best home cooked italian
  • fresh bufala di mozzerella
  • great specialsno reservations
  • big saturday night dinner
  • impressive probably
  • not bad service eh
  • perfect martini
  • great taste
  • cold meal
  • fresh seafood
  • favorite arthur ave cafe
  • big time lover
  • good conscience
  • rude waiter
  • totally tasteless chicken
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