Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant

(212) 399-4141

352 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036 40.7591 -73.9904

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

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Hours:

Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 4.11.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Mediterranean, Italian

What People Are Saying About Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant

Featured Review

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Enjoy an Italian prix fixe dinner before a Broadway show, or plan a private party in the sleek, modern space.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Very cool yet warm ambience, great food (hangar steak and goat especially, but the prix-fixe chicken was also excellent, as were the artichoke appetizer and lentil soup), and charming, attentive service.”
  2. “Delicious food, lovely atmosphere,friendly staff.”
  3. “The staff [Joe, Jeff, Isabella and Brian] is awesome and fun to be around.”
  4. “It's a cute restaurant with nice atmosphere and good-priced menu (I think you can make this place moderately priced or expensive).”
  5. “Great food, nice atmosphere, crazy-long wait!”
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The price is right and the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms, Italian cheese plate and wine list are fabulous!”
  2. “Not good if you ask me, I think he should have offered us a round or drinks or done something to at least compensate us for the horrible experience.”
  3. “the wine menu is very good, but the food is only OK.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “the wine menu is very good, but the food is only OK.”
  2. “Very cool yet warm ambience, great food (hangar steak and goat especially, but the prix-fixe chicken was also excellent, as were the artichoke appetizer and lentil soup), and charming, attentive service.”
  3. “The price is right and the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms, Italian cheese plate and wine list are fabulous!”
  4. “The place is beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, the prices were not exorbitant ---- they even had a bathroom on t.”
  5. “fresh quality and excellent presentation”
  6. “The service was spot on and the food was terrific.”
  7. “Great food, nice atmosphere, crazy-long wait!”
  8. “My mother and her friend had the fish which they both enjoyed and my sister had the short ribs which were also very good (although i think that the lasagna was the best dish at the table) Good service, good food, and really convenient to the theater.”
  9. “The Speck in the salad appetizer was flavorful and a reaonable portion.”
  10. “the service was awesome and the food just as wonderful.”
  11. “Delicious food, lovely atmosphere,friendly staff.”
  12. “By the way, you HAVE to try to the outstanding chickpea and potato gnocchi with oxtail ragout.”
  13. “Etcetera Etcetera is a true mid-town, theatre district gem - great not just for REAL Italian food before the theatre, but as a fantastic post-theatre destination as well.”
  14. “probably wouldn't come back just based on the wait, because I'm sure there are other restuarants with just as good food in the area that won't keep you waiting because you're not the typical theater-goer, but rather just someone who wants to eat when th”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a cute restaurant with nice atmosphere and good-priced menu (I think you can make this place moderately priced or expensive).”
  2. “the wine menu is very good, but the food is only OK.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a cute restaurant with nice atmosphere and good-priced menu (I think you can make this place moderately priced or expensive).”
  2. “Definitely the best restaurant in Manhattan!”
  3. “This is a great place to grab "Bar Bites" pre theatre!”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “probably wouldn't come back just based on the wait, because I'm sure there are other restuarants with just as good food in the area that won't keep you waiting because you're not the typical theater-goer, but rather just someone who wants to eat when th”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Very cool yet warm ambience, great food (hangar steak and goat especially, but the prix-fixe chicken was also excellent, as were the artichoke appetizer and lentil soup), and charming, attentive service.”
  2. “knowledgeable, friendly staff.”
  3. “the service was awesome and the food just as wonderful.”
  4. “The staff [Joe, Jeff, Isabella and Brian] is awesome and fun to be around.”
  5. “My mother and her friend had the fish which they both enjoyed and my sister had the short ribs which were also very good (although i think that the lasagna was the best dish at the table) Good service, good food, and really convenient to the theater.”
  6. “The place is beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, the prices were not exorbitant ---- they even had a bathroom on t.”
  7. “the waiters were extremely attentive and everyone was happy!”
  8. “Delicious food, lovely atmosphere,friendly staff.”
  9. “The service was spot on and the food was terrific.”
value
87.5% positive
  1. “It's a cute restaurant with nice atmosphere and good-priced menu (I think you can make this place moderately priced or expensive).”
  2. “The place is beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, the prices were not exorbitant ---- they even had a bathroom on t.”
  3. “The price is right and the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms, Italian cheese plate and wine list are fabulous!”
  4. “All the sizes were not huge, but clearly enough.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food, nice atmosphere, crazy-long wait!”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/09/10

Not Going Back ANNNNNY Time Soon!

by AdamDanielWeiss , Citysearch Contributor

I have eaten at Etcetera Etcetera before, and it was a fine and pleasant experience, nothing that is totally memorable. However last weekend I went to a private party in the upstairs area, and they were charging $11 for a cocktail and in verrrry small print, it said "$1 for gratuity added in", and of course no one could see this, so there was a tip bucket there for the bartender to make more money! Then, something strange happened, a stink bomb or pepper spray or something went off, suddenly everyone at the party was coughing, and we all ran downstairs immediately. Eyes were watering, people were hacking up their lungs. It was horrible! Not only did I feel bad for the party's host, but I was incredibly distraught when the manager said he was sorry, he didn't know what happened, and for us to have a nice night. Not good if you ask me, I think he should have offered us a round or drinks or done something to at least compensate us for the horrible experience. He was rude and unforgiving, and I know that I don't plan on going there ever again! Bitter, table for 1!

  • Pros: Food is Alright
  • Cons: Attitude is Ridiculous!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/11/09

best sphaghetti in the city

by JM292

My friend and I dined at this elegant restaurant before we went to see Finian’s Rainbow at St. James Theatre. I ordered the basil spaghetti with jumbo lump crab meat and my friend ordered risotto. We both loved the foods very much. The texture of the homemade basil spaghetti was great. We will come back again soon!

3 Star Rating: Average

02/25/09

nothing special

by emmagailrobson

the wine menu is very good, but the food is only OK. starters and pastas was fine. Nothing special. The service is unattentive and poorly-timed. Food comes out too fast, and empty glasses sit empty for too long. Interesting, but it needs work.

  • Pros: pastas
  • Cons: staff,service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/09

Great Food

by mereditheats

We came to this restaurant bc my mother had a 7:00pm show in the area. The service was spot on and the food was terrific. I had the lasagna and it was TERRIFIC. My mother and her friend had the fish which they both enjoyed and my sister had the short ribs which were also very good (although i think that the lasagna was the best dish at the table) Good service, good food, and really convenient to the theater. Definitely reccommend this restaurant.

  • Pros: LASAGNA! and the pino nior!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/18/08

fresh quality and excellent presentation

by gyirby

The food def lives up to its reputation. We ordered the pre-fix menu and it was excellent! I totally recommend it. Fresh quality and excellent presentation. I was disappointed in the dessert. It just wasn't that great.

Service is impeccable and right on point. The space is romantic and nice however very cramped

  • Pros: fresh food',ambiance

The Details on Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • right service
  • friendly staff
  • definitely recommend restaurant
  • beautiful place
  • nice atmosphere
  • fun joe
  • fantastic etcetera
  • not huge sizes
  • best dish
  • fantastic destination
  • best sphaghetti
  • excellent prixfixe chicken
  • totally memorable nothing
  • flavorful speck
  • outstanding potato gnocchi
  • very good short ribs
  • cool very
  • fabulous italian cheese plate
  • outstanding chickpea
  • great steak
  • great hangar
  • nice goodpriced menu
  • totally memorable experience
  • extremely attentive waiters
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