Nero

ambiance	100.0% positive	“In short, don't go hear before a show, but a great place for a romantic dinner or for a group of good friends out for the night.” “The food was superb, the wine incredible, service friendly and the ambiance the icying on the cake.” “This is a great restaurant to make a regular spot with its easygoing atmosphere and service staff.” “First of all the location is excellent, right in the heart of the Meatpacking district.” “Cool atmosphere, good service but, I wouldnt call it italian!” “The food, wine, dessert, atmosphere were all amazing.” “Great food, great decor and a great environment right in the center of the meatpacking district.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The food was superb, the wine incredible, service friendly and the ambiance the icying on the cake.” “The food, wine, dessert, atmosphere were all amazing.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“we wound up moving to the bar afterward and enjoyed wine and tunes.” “The food, wine, dessert, atmosphere were all amazing.” “The wait staff is friendly and never questioned our three hour brunch (an obvious abuse of 'all you can drink').” “My girl friend, on the other hand, enjoyed the white wine the waitress had recommended.” “Started of with some nice wine and then some great bread and olive oil.” “Nero has the best bar in the MPD to saddl up to and meet some friends for happy hour right out of work.” “$20 gets you a great meal and all you can drink mimosas, bellinis, etc.” “The service was good, and the space was nicely lit--a great place to have a bottle of wine.” “This place has become one of my favorite dining spots in New York, the food and the wine list are a perfect match.” “good food, free drinks” “Good wine selection.” “The food was superb, the wine incredible, service friendly and the ambiance the icying on the cake.” “Although our server was a little inexperienced (she didn't really seem to know wine or dishes to recommend), the food was very good.”
food quality	82.1399974822998% positive	“found this newcomer and got great pasta and lamb - great crowd - really cool music and vibe - near to all.” “good food, free drinks” “He made our meal of arugula salad and Barramundi even more delicious than it was.” “In fact, if you don't have good service then the food alone is almost almost never worth it.” “Started of with some nice wine and then some great bread and olive oil.” “Despite what the price may suggest, the food was very good (not the greasy stuff some may call a typical brunch).” “Good food, little overpriced, samll portions.” “The food, wine, dessert, atmosphere were all amazing.” “Great food, great decor and a great environment right in the center of the meatpacking district.” “also expected the usual snooty attitude that usually gets served up with the meal in the newest trendy areas of the city.” “The food was honestly the worst all 8 of us have had in NYC in a long time.” “The food was perhaps the worst I've had in the city.” “This place has become one of my favorite dining spots in New York, the food and the wine list are a perfect match.” “The food was superb, the wine incredible, service friendly and the ambiance the icying on the cake.” “My friends and I "used" to be frequent diners at this dump, but we shall take our business to a restaurant offering proper service coupled with decent food.” “very good food with service to match.” “One dish we order was Truffle eggs but it look more like plain fried eggs there was no truffle at all.” “In summary, you should totally go there if you like really bad food.” “$20 gets you a great meal and all you can drink mimosas, bellinis, etc.” “Everything was delicious- I had the eggs benedict and a fruit salad.” “Prices are great, not that expensive but the quality of food screams for high prices.” “The portions were perfectly sized and I loved the fresh seasonings and garnishes on all.” “started with a salad and had a fish special which was delicious.” “Everyone who likes food and trying new restaurants will agree with me that SERVICE is extremely important.” “My friends and I have dubbed it 'club brunch' - it is loud, great music, great food and high energy!” “Although our server was a little inexperienced (she didn't really seem to know wine or dishes to recommend), the food was very good.” “endive salad with beets, goat cheese and walnuts (he didn't love it), the special sea food risotto which was also delicious and the lamb chops.” “The Main Course was a baked pasta with Neapolitan meat sauce and a fabulous Skirt Steak , both paired with a Ramitello rosso.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“Good wine selection.”
overall	100.0% positive	“In short, don't go hear before a show, but a great place for a romantic dinner or for a group of good friends out for the night.” “This has all around become my favorite restaurant.” “This is a great restaurant to make a regular spot with its easygoing atmosphere and service staff.” “The service was good, and the space was nicely lit--a great place to have a bottle of wine.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“Love this place and intend to go back many times.”
service	69.56999778747559% positive	“If we weren't decent people we would have stiffed them on the bill.” “The wait staff is friendly and never questioned our three hour brunch (an obvious abuse of 'all you can drink').” “The service was good on the other hand.” “Cool atmosphere, good service but, I wouldnt call it italian!” “Well Nero has superb, stupendous, fabulous service.” “After being seated, the staff was great.” “My friends and I "used" to be frequent diners at this dump, but we shall take our business to a restaurant offering proper service coupled with decent food.” “This is a great restaurant to make a regular spot with its easygoing atmosphere and service staff.” “My girl friend, on the other hand, enjoyed the white wine the waitress had recommended.” “The wait staff was attentive, not snotty and I guess it was too early to experience the DJ which was fine by me.” “Beyond the obnoxious staff, I saw a rodent run through the restaurant during brunch.” “I've been to a plethera of places in this area where the air is full snobbery, and the waiters stick up their noses wondering whether or not you're worthy of eating there.” “The service was good, and the space was nicely lit--a great place to have a bottle of wine.” “Service: the service was very very good.” “In addition it was hot and stuffy and the staff was SO RUDE.” “poor service, surprise guests” “The food was superb, the wine incredible, service friendly and the ambiance the icying on the cake.” “The service was so friendly I stopped to let the manager know how pleased I was on my way out.” “The bartenders are attentive and pay close attention to detail.” “very good food with service to match.” “Although our server was a little inexperienced (she didn't really seem to know wine or dishes to recommend), the food was very good.” “In fact, if you don't have good service then the food alone is almost almost never worth it.” “Nero is brought to you by the same people who own the equally tragic Intermezzo and Il Bastardo, both of which offer heapings of poor service and tasteless fare.”
value	78.5699987411499% positive	“This is a great value, specially in the Meat Packing District.” “Despite what the price may suggest, the food was very good (not the greasy stuff some may call a typical brunch).” “The portions were perfectly sized and I loved the fresh seasonings and garnishes on all.” “Good food, little overpriced, samll portions.” “In fact, if you don't have good service then the food alone is almost almost never worth it.” “Great value for brunch” “Prices are great, not that expensive but the quality of food screams for high prices.”
wait time	50.0% positive	“Atmosphere: very nice space, long tables could be assembled for groups, warm lighting.” “The food was honestly the worst all 8 of us have had in NYC in a long time.”

11/04/10

Worst restaurant experience

I went here for a friend's birthday brunch and waited 3 hours for our food to arrive. Actually, it never really arrived. What they provided was burnt steak and overdone eggs that we swiftly sent back.

We repeatedly asked for the manager who never came out.

After hours of waiting, we finally got up and left. No one ever said sorry or called to apologize.

By far the worst restaurant experience I've had.

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07/04/10

Lunch with a Movie?

by Yasmine Deetjen , Citysearch Contributor

This place is in the trendy and beautiful people haven of the Meatpacking District but it is awesome AND is also known to be a haven for celebrity spotting. Nero D' Avola is not just a pretty Italian eatery with "decent" food- The food is exceptional, the bar is impressionable with its selections of spirits. Signature/ bartender creations are creative and WILL SNEAK UP ON YOU!!!! (If lucky you'll have the bar attended by Oliver, part Manager of Nero D' Avola and my buddy :*)). Oh & I failed to mention that you will get to view 40's & 50's circa movies, as they are shown on the projection exposed brick wall, which is Nero's trademark.

I had my birthday party brunch at Nero D' Avola, which had exceptional attendance to my large party on their most busiest of days Sunday, so I say with applause and confidence that this is a great eatery.

Must have: Chocolate filled pancakes, to DIE for!!!!

Be watchful of: Fine print on the brunch menu...

Enjoi!!!!

Pros: Great pancakes and drinks- magnificent
Cons: Long wait for Brunch on Sunday arrive EARLY

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06/09/09

One of the best Sunday brunch places in town!

by bfnyc212

I have been three times and will be back. You have to know what you are in for - this isnt a quiet, simple Sunday brunch where you have coffee and read NY Times. My friends and I have dubbed it 'club brunch' - it is loud, great music, great food and high energy! Plus the unlimited drinks for the $29 price make it a great deal. I havent been for dinner on a regular night but will check it out. if you have out of town guests - take them - but be prepared! this aint your average Sunday brunch...and isnt for everyone. but it is a lot of fun!

Pros: great food, select unlimited drinks, friendly staff
Cons: wait for a table

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04/30/09

nightmare

by jaybird45

Wow! Music was so loud the restaurant received a noice complaint from the neighbors while we were there. we asked more than once for them to turn it down but they were rude and said if you don't like it you can leave. we did.

Pros: unlimited drinks at brunch
Cons: LOUD music, rude management

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04/28/09

Really, Nero? How about ZERO.

by funkylala1

Nothing can fully describe the ARROGANCE that I witnessed last Sunday. A simple request to turn the music down a notch or two - just to hear the person next to me - (and the request didn't come from just me or my table - but the surrounding tables as well) was answered with a FLIPPANT and APATHETIC "No" and MOCKING from the staff and djs. If we weren't decent people we would have stiffed them on the bill. Don't bother with your time or money here.

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11/04/10

Worst restaurant experience

by nyccristina

07/04/10

Lunch with a Movie?

by Yasmine Deetjen , Citysearch Contributor

06/09/09

One of the best Sunday brunch places in town!

by bfnyc212

04/30/09

nightmare

by jaybird45

04/28/09

Really, Nero? How about ZERO.

by funkylala1

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