Bistro Milano

(212) 757-2600

1350 Avenue of the Americas (Between 54th Street and 55th Street)
New York, NY 10022 40.7626 -73.9784

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-11pm

Last updated 4.12.12

Category:

Restaurants, Unclassified

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What People Are Saying About Bistro Milano

Featured Review

Jessica Allen

Contributor

In Short – Northern Italian cuisine and attentive service encourage well-tailored diners to put down their leather binders, set aside their reading glasses, and order another glass of the house red. As at its fancier siblings Remi and Bice, here Italian specialties, including individual pizzas and homemade pastas like chitarra and cavatelli, shine. But, in a nod to Italy's Mediterranean neighbor, there's also a paella alla Valenciana on the menu. Options for carb-counters range from several types of salads to osso busco and burgers (fries are extra, though).

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Lunch Spot:
Financial and publishing gossip bounces off the mirrored walls during lunch and happy hour; some locals and office workers even join the tourists for dinner.
Outdoor Seating:
Teenagers photographing themselves hanging off of Robert Indiana's famous "LOVE" sculpture are visible from, but not annoyingly close to, the tables at the sidewalk cafe.
What to Drink:
Milanese servers will happily suggest a bottle from the "wine wall," as well as wish you a "buon appetito."
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This place has a warm, friendly atmosphere and a great staff.”
  2. “Great food and ambience”
  3. “It's in a great location(near everything) with reasonable prices.”
  4. “+the location and ambience were very good.”
  5. “The service is outstanding, there is a great selection of wines, and the decor is clean and modern.”
  6. “found Bistro Milano extreamely cozy and very classy at the same time.”
  7. “We came for just cocktails, and a comfortable atmosphere.”
  8. “Great food, ambiance and staff - We will be back!”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “For dessert we got the warm chocolate cake with hazelnut gelato.”
  2. “All the dishes, including apps, main courses and desserts were delicious.”
  3. “This we followed with desserts; the homemade tiramisu, an amazing chocolate souffle!”
drinks
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “We came for just cocktails, and a comfortable atmosphere.”
  2. “The service is outstanding, there is a great selection of wines, and the decor is clean and modern.”
  3. “great food, great wine list, service was so-so”
  4. “Spectacular wine; wonderfully attentive, helpful and knowing waiter.”
  5. “We ordered a pizza at the bar with goat cheese and veggies which was excellent.”
  6. “Nobody tried to serve our check until we asked for it, and that is a BIG plus in NY, we truly enjoyed our time and wine, the staff is very professional and friendly.”
  7. “The waiter helped us choose a nice full bodied red wine that complimented the food perfectly.”
  8. “The service was attentive without being bothersome and there was a very good wine selection.”
  9. “had dinner with my boyfriend in the beautiful outside patio, and ordered a bottle of wine suggested from a very kind waiter.”
food quality
93.17999839782715% positive
  1. “The waiter helped us choose a nice full bodied red wine that complimented the food perfectly.”
  2. “We had a salmon dinner with mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus which was as good as we've ever had.”
  3. “Great food and ambience”
  4. “This is a good operation: food is very consistent and the staff is very friendly.”
  5. “highly suggest the tuna tartar and baked egglpant, they were both delicious.”
  6. “The place to go for great Italian food--- also the service is great.”
  7. “The bread comes warmed w/ sun dried tomatoes and eggplant sauce which is very tasty and a true tickle to your taste buds.”
  8. “We ordered a pizza at the bar with goat cheese and veggies which was excellent.”
  9. “recommend Bistro Milano for currently good Italian food in a New York City otherwise chock full of pseudo, wanna-be Italian imposters!”
  10. “Everything perfect from the managment to the service and food.”
  11. “Everything was delicious.”
  12. “After sampling it I found out it was bad salmon disguised under a creme sauce!”
  13. “We were impressed with everything in this place, the friendly service, personal attendance by owners, marvelous food, even the bathrooms smelled nice (something not often found).”
  14. “great food, great wine list, service was so-so”
  15. “All the dishes, including apps, main courses and desserts were delicious.”
  16. “The menu has lots of variety and we tried soups, salads, pasta, pizza and fish and all were outstanding.”
  17. “Great food, ambiance and staff - We will be back!”
  18. “This new authentic italian restaurant is delicious!”
  19. “About the maincourses the veal chop milanese was so big that i had to share with my boyfriend, the pasta is very fresh, my boyfriend had the tortelloni Bistro',soo tasty, filled with cheese and vegetables in a pumpink saffron sauce.”
  20. “The house Chianti was also quite tasty.”
  21. “Amazing pasta, excellent service”
  22. “We ended up having one of their tasty pizza's, and risotto, both of which I would highly recommend.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “However, everything sounded great on the menu!”
  2. “The service was attentive without being bothersome and there was a very good wine selection.”
  3. “The service is outstanding, there is a great selection of wines, and the decor is clean and modern.”
  4. “The menu has lots of variety and we tried soups, salads, pasta, pizza and fish and all were outstanding.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Truly a great place to have beautiful memories made.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food, ambiance and staff - We will be back!”
service
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “had dinner with my boyfriend in the beautiful outside patio, and ordered a bottle of wine suggested from a very kind waiter.”
  2. “The waitress and help were friendly enough.”
  3. “The bartender was great and so was the rest of the staff.”
  4. “We were impressed with everything in this place, the friendly service, personal attendance by owners, marvelous food, even the bathrooms smelled nice (something not often found).”
  5. “The service is great with the friendliest people in town.”
  6. “This place has a warm, friendly atmosphere and a great staff.”
  7. “great food, great wine list, service was so-so”
  8. “The waiter helped us choose a nice full bodied red wine that complimented the food perfectly.”
  9. “This is a good operation: food is very consistent and the staff is very friendly.”
  10. “Spectacular wine; wonderfully attentive, helpful and knowing waiter.”
  11. “Great food, ambiance and staff - We will be back!”
  12. “The service was attentive without being bothersome and there was a very good wine selection.”
  13. “Everything perfect from the managment to the service and food.”
  14. “Sometimes you go out and the place is nice but something is off, the service is not quite good, or just something was not quite ok to make it perfect.”
  15. “The service is outstanding, there is a great selection of wines, and the decor is clean and modern.”
  16. “Nobody tried to serve our check until we asked for it, and that is a BIG plus in NY, we truly enjoyed our time and wine, the staff is very professional and friendly.”
  17. “The place to go for great Italian food--- also the service is great.”
  18. “The manager, Carlo, is from Milan; and he shared with us the interesting history of the Bice family, who own this restaurant and many others around the world.”
  19. “didn't have to make a reservation and the service was excellent & friendly.”
  20. “The restaurant and the staff are stylish and provide good service.”
  21. “The service is great and the Milanese manager on duty is not too shabby either.”
  22. “Amazing pasta, excellent service”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It's in a great location(near everything) with reasonable prices.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/03/11

Perfection!!!!!!!!

by LaurenRose

Absolutely superb! The food was perfect, and quick to arrive without making you feel rushed, beautiful setting, simple yet elegant menu, casual but very classy - but by far the best asset was the staff -- very attentive, kind, and helpful in particular waitress Ally who was just wonderful! A must for anyone in New York City!!!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/12/10

Some of the best service I've ever had in a NYC restaurant

by nbsod

Warm, attentive service. Fantastic wine by the glass. Delicious food. Beautiful atmosphere and great location. What more could you ask for? We'll definitely return!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/19/10

great food, great wine list, service was so-so

by mg212

+the fried calamari and zucchini appetizer was so-so.

+the location and ambience were very good.

++the wine list is great and reasonably priced.

+the lobster ravioli was pretty good.

=the papardelle was okay.

-our server was nowhere to be found, so I asked someone esle to help. They said that they would and then disappeared never to be seen again.

  • Pros: wine list, food is pretty good
  • Cons: poor service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/15/10

Simply... Amazing

by Dman10257

The place to go for great Italian food--- also the service is great. Try to get Ben-hur, he is really nice

  • Pros: Great food and service
  • Cons: Nothing
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/15/10

Simply... Amazing

by Dman10257

The place to go for great Italian food--- also the service is great. Try to get Ben-hur, he is really nice

  • Pros: Great food and service
  • Cons: Nothing

The Details on Bistro Milano

Place Categories:

  • great new place
  • great italian food
  • great near everything
  • great staff
  • delightful bistro milano
  • comfortable friendly atmosphere
  • very fresh pasta
  • favorite new authentic italian restaurant
  • helpful waiter
  • great location
  • outstanding pizza
  • clean decor
  • bad salmon
  • outstanding salads
  • very tasty tomatoes
  • amazing chocolate souffle
  • great ambiance
  • nice full bodied red wine
  • pretty good lobster ravioli
  • outstanding fish
  • highly suggest tuna tartar
  • friendly help
  • friendly service
  • great ambience
  • interesting history
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