Del Posto
(212) 497-8090
85 10th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7431
-74.0076
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Del Posto
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
With ceilings as lofty as the kitchen's super-egos, the restaurant's sweeping sense of grandeur benefits from inlaid tiles, black marble accents, a dramatic staircase, and liberal doses of dark wood. A smartly dressed lounge crowd unwinds to live piano near the bar; on the other side, patrons dine at widely spaced tables, attended by synchronized service.
The Food
Rising from its peasant roots, the wide-reaching Tuscan fare delivers welcome surprises. From the antipasi menu comes tongue-tingling twists--cauliflower sformato, a custard-like dish served with tart pink grapefruit and warm shredded skate; spicy braised artichoke; and sweet, fork-tender sausage, sliced tableside. Homemade pastas are uncompromisingly fresh, but traditional risotto fans may be disappointed by an al dente, soup-like consistency. The paper-wrapped, lemony orata makes a light choice amidst a range of oversized meat options. Desserts provide a thrilling finale--both on-the-menu options like silky panna cotta and the exquisite petit fours from a roving cart.
User Reviews
MindExplosion
June 22, 2009
Sadly, despite excellent food and a staff that appeared very well-meaning, our Fathers' Day dinner was a bit of a mess. We were seated 45 minutes late for a 9pm reservation, despite having been assured at 9 and 9:15pm that our table would be available shortly. A long wait is made infinitely worse by poor time estimation or, even worse, straight dishonesty with the customer about the expected time to be seated. Once we'd been seated, the meal and service were excellent, and it was clear that management was doing its best to make up for our long wait - including providing two free appetizers on top of what we'd ordered. Personally, I would've much preferred to be comped for food we DID order, but the gesture was appreciated. HOWEVER, at the end of the meal, I found that the complimentary appetizers had been INCLUDED ON OUR CHECK, to the tune of $60 extra. I'm sure it was an honest mistake (our server was extremely apologetic, claiming - honestly, in my view - that a shift change had occurred and he hadn't been informed of that free appetizers had been provided), but this truly added insult to injury. The overall experience was far from horrible, but also far from good, so I'd be surprised if my wife and I returned, and we certainly would NOT trust Del Posto with a special occasion meal again.
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Candyx214
May 13, 2009
First of all, while everyone is praising how elegant the restaurant, I have to say that I was totally disappointed. It was a well decorated restaurant, but there is nothing special about it. We went on a Tuesday night and a lot of the food that was on the menu were not available, such as Fra Gra and Tiramisu. Well, the bread was probably the star of the night even though it was nothing special. Then the Antipasti was creative, a bit to the salty side but acceptable (especially the albalone). Then the pastas, probabaly the biggest part of the disappointment. It was just tasteless. The the secondi wasn't worth remembering either. I had the lamb,which was okay, but the duck was defintely a better choice. Again, even though we had six people at the table,not even one of us was crazy about the food. I have to mention that the restaurant was very generous to offer us a bottle of free dessert wine for a birthday occasion.
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Steam
April 12, 2009
Presentations were great. One of the best wine lists i've seen. Otherwise, very disappointing. Way too salty with pasta dishes, fish was tasteless....and they whack you for this? Lidia, come on!
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Know Before You Go:
The tasting menu is $120 and requires the entire table's participation.
What to Drink:
Bartenders take their time with classic cocktails and only work from the best ingredients. The lengthy wine list can get quite pricey, but it's possible to choose from the Super Tuscans section and stay around $50 a bottle.
The Extras:
A bar menu is served in the lounge only, and not at the bar itself.
Where to Sit:
An upper balcony gives parties of six a bird's-eye-view.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Notable Chef, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich
