Giuliano

In Short – Chef Roberto Passon, known for his work at Chelsea's much-loved Venetian eatery, Le Zie, brings his take on regional Italian cuisine to this bright yellow corner restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Flowing curtains and white tablecloths give the space an upscale feel, but the menu is fairly priced. House specialties--such as white asparagus with eggs and prosciutto, tender venison over papardelle pasta and rich braised rabbit--draw local couples and theatergoers alike.

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ambiance	50.0% positive	“the decor is nice- i really enjoyed the picture windows.” “The decor is nice, clean, uncluttered.” “poor service, loud, cramped tables, inconsistant food, decor” “like to have some element of relaxation when I dine, and this place was just not comfortable.”
drinks	85.71000099182129% positive	“Their wines are also quite good, as was the arugula and goat cheese salad with mango.” “The wine list could be better but the food is so flavorful and delicious that I keep returning again and again.” “We sat for some time before I asked a busboy if we could order drinks.” “The bartender can't make a drink- the mojito was absolutely nasty.” “Waiter was fantastic, gave great descriptions of the specials, poured wine and water timely, asked us several times how everything was and genuinely cared.” “We enjoy the great food, italian wine list, and a waitstaff that will bring us something when we need it and leave us alone otherwise!” “Even Ciprianis or Lugers give you refills on iced tea, amazing.”
food quality	79.54999923706055% positive	“Nothing tasted fresh or new it covered up by garlic and salt.” “The homemade pasta with veal and rosemary sauce is wonderful.” “The food was great and the service was wonderful.” “Do try the appetiser - warm portobello mushroom with tomato and whipped sheep cheese on a bed of arugula.” “Oh, and the bread was stale.” “We enjoy the great food, italian wine list, and a waitstaff that will bring us something when we need it and leave us alone otherwise!” “best fish and best service” “The food is pretty good, but it's really not worth the lousy treatment.” “Their wines are also quite good, as was the arugula and goat cheese salad with mango.” “Appetizers were good (shrimp and portobello mushroom).” “The value also can not be beat-- the most expensive entree is $20, and that's a good sized steak (which my boyfriend had and raved about).” “Good food.” “The best Italian food in Hell's Kitchen!” “My boyfriend ate the linguini with clams- also rich and delicious.” “skip this place and head to east village for good food at good prices.” “The wine list could be better but the food is so flavorful and delicious that I keep returning again and again.” “However, the food is AMAZING and a great value.” “Clearly who write about bad food is probably used to little italy "american italian food" type of places.” “Very crowded yes,slow service yes, and cold food,were a superb combo for just leave and don't come back ever again.” “Try the homemade pastas with fresh and unusual sauces.” “The food was perfectly good.” “We have been there a few times now - salads, pastas, and fish dishes are great!” “ate here last night, and must say that the food was incredible.” “Terrific food - some issues with staff” “The bread and appetizers were poor.” “And the fettucini with wild mushroom flavored with truffle oil is amazing.” “The food was all very good (but uninspired)and the waiter did seem to become a bit more attentive as the evening wore on.” “Have eaten here many times- the food is fabulous - especially the risotto and the fegatini.” “Outstanding food and menu selection.” “Best pasta and sauces, great appetizers” “Too bad since we love the food, but like most consumers would like to be treated well since we are the ones paying the bill.” “The bread was not fresh and the hummus tasted sour.” “Still, I've been back there many times and like the "ambiente" - the food has always been "molto bene” “The food was wonderful- I had the gnocchi which was some of the best that I have had anywhere.” “They served stale bread - you couldn't even break it open it was rockhard.” “The food was good but the management was totally horrible.” “poor service, loud, cramped tables, inconsistant food, decor” “The food is always excellent, usually with a few specials that intrigue us.” “Wonderful food each time I come to the restaurant.” “liked the food and would want to eat it again.” “And the pasta dishes are very good.” “Food is a good value overall, there are numerous interesting dishes on the menu that you don't see on typical menus.” “They come around with stale bread and provide everyone with hummus and a tomato spread.” “all my friends are Italian and they think It was very good food as well.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“beautiful windows, creative menu” “By the way, specials are fabulous but usually a lot more pricy than similar items on the menu.” “Outstanding food and menu selection.” “Food is a good value overall, there are numerous interesting dishes on the menu that you don't see on typical menus.”
return potential	75.0% positive	“Very crowded yes,slow service yes, and cold food,were a superb combo for just leave and don't come back ever again.” “This is not a restaurant that I would frequent but I may return with a group for a pleasant evening out.”
service	57.57999897003174% positive	“Such terrible service!” “beside the fact that the waiter is picking his NOSE in the dining room while approccing tables that's really bad !” “Alhough the place is small we were seated immediately and our waiter was very charming and attentive.” “Very crowded yes,slow service yes, and cold food,were a superb combo for just leave and don't come back ever again.” “Also, Roberto is one of the nicest guys you will meet, and his staff are very pleasant.” “The bartender can't make a drink- the mojito was absolutely nasty.” “Terrible service” “Terrific food - some issues with staff” “poor service, loud, cramped tables, inconsistant food, decor” “would not recommend this place for the lack of respect while people are having dinner and lack of proper service!” “The food was great and the service was wonderful.” “Then there's the incredible volume of noise, which probably has more to do with the small, box-shaped dining room packed with people than the crowd who happened to be there on that particular night.” “Service is not always great, but overall, tje waiters are so nice and personal, you forgive them.” “Some nights the service is amiable, some nights it's abhorrent.” “the service was fast and our waiter was friendly enough.” “best fish and best service” “The wait staff was friendly but slow.” “The staff has always been friendly and professional.” “The maitre de has a nasty attitude, and the hostess was yelling at the bus boy right next to us.” “The food was all very good (but uninspired)and the waiter did seem to become a bit more attentive as the evening wore on.” “The staff is rude.” “Have had excellent service most of the time.”
value	78.33000183105469% positive	“However, the food is AMAZING and a great value.” “The appetizers were overpriced and not of good quality.” “The value also can not be beat-- the most expensive entree is $20, and that's a good sized steak (which my boyfriend had and raved about).” “Great Italian and a terrific value!” “skip this place and head to east village for good food at good prices.” “An excellent value for a neighborhood that tends to have overpriced or touristy restaurants.” “The food is pretty good, but it's really not worth the lousy treatment.” “Food is outstanding and the prices are so, so reasonable.” “Food is a good value overall, there are numerous interesting dishes on the menu that you don't see on typical menus.” “The setting is very nice, the huge windows were so clear we had a debate about whether they were open or closed.”
wait time	33.3299994468689% positive	“Service was slow.” “The wait staff was friendly but slow.” “Very crowded yes,slow service yes, and cold food,were a superb combo for just leave and don't come back ever again.”

05/26/10

Never again!

by pristine3

Portions were way too small for the price. Service was slow.

When I received my credit card bill, I noticed that the restaurant overcharged me. I called them to have the extra money refunded and instead they charged my card AGAIN. I called to have that fixed and was told to call back the next day.

That is not the way to do business! When I threatened to call the Better Business Bureau all of a sudden they could refund my money.

AVOID this place! There are so many better Italian restaurants in the area.

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04/29/09

Best Pri-fixed lunch in the City!!!

by Bridgetann

This is truly the best prifixed lunch in all of New York! For $13.00 You get a three course meal with deliciously large portions and a vast menu to choose from. They also have a wonderful wine selection. Just don't come if you are looking for lunch in a hurry. The service was a bit on the slow side.

Pros: Food and Pricing
Cons: Slow service

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03/11/09

Consistently solid dining

by yippee1999

I have eaten here a number of times now. The decor is nice, clean, uncluttered. Service is good. And the pasta dishes are very good. We've had the taglierini with lamb ragu, the fetuccini with wild mushroom sauce and white truffle oil, and the fusilli with applewood smoked bacon and braised radicchio. All were excellent.

Their wines are also quite good, as was the arugula and goat cheese salad with mango.

This is now one of my standard go-to places for Italian food in the Midtown West area....

Pros: quality food
Cons: none

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08/27/08

Always a wonderful time

by nycfaith

My boyfriend and I go to Roberto Passon on a regular basis, and are never dissapointed! The food is always excellent, usually with a few specials that intrigue us. Yes, it is a small restaurant, and is usually packed to the gills, but that is a part of its charm. We enjoy the great food, italian wine list, and a waitstaff that will bring us something when we need it and leave us alone otherwise!

Pros: food, wine list
Cons: small space

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08/18/08

If I had to give it zero stars, if I could

by Jay2005

This is not a quality restaurant, With so many restaurants in the city. The pumpkin ravoli tasted like it was from a can. The bread was not fresh and the hummus tasted sour. They come around with stale bread and provide everyone with hummus and a tomato spread. The appetizers were overpriced and not of good quality. The rabbit was about as rubbery as you can get. The water was warm, they don't even put ice in the water. The bartender can't make a drink- the mojito was absolutely nasty. The staff is rude. With so many restaurants in the city; this 'restaurant' seems to set itself as being one of the worst all-around.

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05/26/10

Never again!

by pristine3

04/29/09

Best Pri-fixed lunch in the City!!!

by Bridgetann

03/11/09

Consistently solid dining

by yippee1999

08/27/08

Always a wonderful time

by nycfaith

08/18/08

If I had to give it zero stars, if I could

by Jay2005

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