11/03/09

Stand-out Italian Food

by Nativeater

My friend and I stopped by this cozy wine bar after a work event. There was a slight wait, and no wonder--the pasta was absolutely delicious. The wine wasn't bad, either.

• Pros: Outstanding homemade pasta dishes
• Cons: Tables too close together

01/04/09

Keep walking

by Knc4552

Even after you get past the obnoxious guy running the door, Felice continues to disappoint--and I have given this place more than one shot to impress, to be fair. The service is atrocious, and the food is below par. The wine list is this restaurant's only redeeming quality. I would be tempted to add ambiance as a plus as well, as the restaurant looks charming at first glance, but my idea of a quaint and cozy experience does not include being sat on top of two other couples, or (often) at the same table! You can barely hear your own company over the boisterous mayhem and the loud, ridiculous music selection. Our meal was entirely rushed--our entrees were pushed on us after only two bites of our appetizers, which were not as described on the menu. I ordered the linguine alle vongole for my entree, and it tasted like beach. The waitstaff is inconsistent, with little to no attention to detail. My husband and I frequent Manhattan restaurants often, and we will not be returning here.

11/12/08

Tuscan Dream in NYC: Best Wine Bar near Bloomingdales and Bridgemarket! Stop after you shop!

by Bernadette10017

As we were going to a film nearby, we got there early, and were shown to a cozy corner table (this seems incredible since it felt like the first day of winter and the windows are all glass!) and were treated like royalty even though there were only several couples seated at the time.

We started with an interesting selection of cheeses, including a fine gorgonzola, a Peccorino/Romano and a Spanish Manchego served with a flowery honey and dried fruits and nuts.

The special appetizer that day, a thinly sliced salmon carpaccio, served with avocado and topped with festive greens sprinkled with sesame seeds was a refreshing and light interlude.

The bronzino special of the day, grilled to perfection as well as red snapper, were wonderful and festively presented. The vegetables looked like confetti, were presented like pasta and were topped by lightly fried leeks: delicioso!

Wine from the region....we went with the well-informed suggestions of the maitre d' (Matt was fantastic!) and we were not disappointed. I am not Italian, so I cannot criticize the Italian-ness of the place, but if this were an introduction to a trip to Tuscany, it would be a great start!

Dessert was a chocolate mousse-like cake and was light and as good as can be found in any pasticceria...the music was not overwhelming and by the time we left, every seat in the house and at the bar was full....which tells you something!

We'd go back again in a heartbeat when we are in the neighborhood...it's even worth a trip!

• Pros: Freshness of food, service
• Cons: Wait for tables...go early