| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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In addition to the big portions, affordable prices, and casual but cozy atmosphere. ”
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The place was very cozy and very comfortable. ”
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The vibe is very romantic with candle lit nice, and the service is very friendly and attentive. ”
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Good cheap food, great atmosphere ”
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Though Cucina di Pesce has a cozy decor, its abundance in patrons creates a noise level that is not for those who seek a quiet romantic evening. ”
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So if you're looking for a quiet romantic spot, this is not the place. ”
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The atmosphere is great, always a buzz about the place. ”
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This is a good place to go if you're looking for an inexpensive dinner with nice ambience in east village. ”
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This place is very romantic, the lights are low with candles at every table that make evrything glow. ”
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brought a platonic friend and felt odd because it seemed more of a romantic spot. ”
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It is not the 'fanciest' place but it is certainly comfortable and the food is excellent. ”
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The decor and ambiance were great. ”
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Great ambience, intimate/crowded but you can have private conversations; lively. ”
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Many candles is enough to give us romantic vibe and we enjoyed ourselves with wonderful decor. ”
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The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, the ambience is cozy yet lively, and the prices are ridiculously reasonable. ”
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The decor is wonderful. ”
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Their food is delicious, atmosphere is warm and romantic, and they're a calm and relaxing r. ”
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It is cheap, cozy and a nice place for a midweek dinner. ”
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Amtosphere is cozy ”
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The food is good, the pasta is fresh, the ambiance is perfect. ”
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delicious food, great ambiance, good staff, clean bathrooms. ”
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nice decor though, dark and candlelit type of place, again, best go before 6pm, or go elsewhere! ”
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In addition to the big portions, affordable prices, killer Early Bird, and casual but cozy atmosphere, it also has a beautiful back room that's perfect for groups. ”
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Atmosphere was very romantic due to lots of candle lits. ”
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Very romantic, non-pretentious, great service. ”
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really wanted the back room again for my birthday fete -- glass dome-like ceiling, romantic vibe, fits 50. ”
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The vibe is very romantic and dimly lit. ”
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It's one of the best, cheap, fun places to enjoy meal. ”
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the prices are very affordable, the staff is unpretentious, the service is excellent, the food is DELICIOUS and the ambience is romantic and cozy! ”
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The atmosphere is great, especially in the back room. ”
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Yet cucina's does offer good food, good location, & great prices. ”
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But ambience was great for couples. ”
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Great food, lots of options but not too many, completely tasty appetizers and main courses, romantic atmosphere with friendly wonderful service that I haven't experienced. ”
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great ambiance. ”
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Cucina di Pesce has great food, nice atmosphere, and a great location! ”
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Inside of cucina, atmosphere is very great. ”
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Great food in a cozy atmosphere. ”
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Whether sitting outside, or in the cozy, albeit dark interior, the restaurants offers diners a good meal in terms of menu, service and atmosphere. ”
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I'd eaten here a dozen times for new year's, romantic dinners, casual dinners, and so forth before getting engaged. ”
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This is a cozy & romantic place. ”
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Go there to get good food with big fun. ”
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| drinks |
75.0% positive |
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They served very delicious foods and unique wine. ”
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The bar and garden areas are also pleasant, and there's outdoor seating in nice weather. ”
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His pushy approach and tireless "filling to the brim" wine glass refilling became annoying. ”
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Defenitely wine is unique. ”
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| food quality |
83.52999687194824% positive |
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They served very delicious foods and unique wine. ”
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Mediocre food and inexistent service ”
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We had cold seafood antipasto in a complex tomato sauce, and the monk fishes to start. ”
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delicious food, great ambiance, good staff, clean bathrooms. ”
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Homemade pasta and seafood we ordered were excellent. ”
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Food was very yummy and winelist was very notable too. ”
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The food was not impressive. ”
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seafood lasagna is great, fusilli with smoked salmon and spinach is fabulous. ”
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What do you need big portions of horrible food for? ”
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Home made pasta is the best. ”
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Great food, lots of options but not too many, completely tasty appetizers and main courses, romantic atmosphere with friendly wonderful service that I haven't experienced. ”
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The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, the ambience is cozy yet lively, and the prices are ridiculously reasonable. ”
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The fish was very well deboned and the stuffing tasted good. ”
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love love love their Linguni with Shrimp & Calamari dishes though. ”
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love their pasta. ”
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Hands down the best italian food in East village. ”
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Attentive staff, great food, and a wonderful selection of international music make it very hard to find a match in the area and beyond. ”
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Yet cucina's does offer good food, good location, & great prices. ”
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They always served delicious food and great service. ”
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After a couple of mediocre appetizers (mushrooms and clams both stuffed with lots of bread crumbs) we decided to order the simplest entrees on the menu. ”
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Second dish was the fresh spaghetti. ”
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but the food was not so impressive. ”
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wonderful place, wonderful food, great staff, and affordable for both dinner and large group. ”
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The food is delicious, I've had most of the menu items by now. ”
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The chicken marsala and veal marsala are decent and tasty (albeit not the best I've had), tender cuts. ”
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Couple friends went for a get together here, the service was ok, the food came, but the food isn't all that great, I had better. ”
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Their food is delicious, atmosphere is warm and romantic, and they're a calm and relaxing r. ”
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Good cheap eats, but let me enjoy my meal. ”
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The appetizers were cooked well and I enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms. ”
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Good neighborhood italian food ”
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lobster bisque is fantastic, and the grilled seafood salad is a huge plate of goodness. ”
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The pasta was cooked well, and the sauce was perfect, not too strong. ”
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We had many dishes and one of them, I highly recommend "spinach penne ”
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It has such NY mood, if that's what' you're looking for, and everyone I go there with always says their dinner was delicious. ”
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Yes, it was a relatively cheap dinner, but also since the food was just mediocre, my friends and I won't be going back. ”
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thought the food was good and at a very good price. ”
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True authentic Italian food. ”
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As you can see from this review, the food is good here! ”
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Great food, great service, great prices! ”
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only fish entrees are good - pasta is not homemade. ”
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don't think the food here is amazing Italian, but there are some standouts. ”
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Good cheap food, great atmosphere ”
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The food is delicious - specials and daily menu selection are both recommended. ”
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It is a lively place with delicious food and plentiful portions. ”
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Decent seafood. ”
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great food. ”
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The complimentary veggie salad / antipasto is good - veggies are more al dente than squishy and if you like vinegary foods you'll love this (it's a large portion too!) ”
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came across this place with my partner on a rainy night, and we sat by the modest fireplace and ended up eating the best Italian meal I'll ever have in this city. ”
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The food is good, the pasta is fresh, the ambiance is perfect. ”
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O.K. food, awful tiramisu, a snobby host and hostess and sub-par service! ”
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Great prices, great service, delicious food. ”
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The food was delicious, a great value and awesome portions. ”
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This quaint restaurant oozes romance and serves up some delicious fare to boot. ”
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BUT the food was absolutely horrible! ”
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would not go after the early bird b/c its not worth it, find better food for full prices. ”
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dependably good italian food ”
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The vegetable and seafood pastas are great, and I find the service very attentive. ”
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Cucina di Pesce has great food, nice atmosphere, and a great location! ”
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My guests were also happy that the meal didn't break the bank. ”
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The seafood linguini is good even though the pasta was a little too al dente for my taste. ”
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But there is always a nice complimentary veggie antipasti and bread. ”
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Great food, good service. ”
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It's one of the best, cheap, fun places to enjoy meal. ”
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e.g, fish dishes were sort of flat. ”
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simply loved my meal here and the entire experience - and will be back very very soon. ”
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especialy stuffed mushroom was so fantastic. ”
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the prices are very affordable, the staff is unpretentious, the service is excellent, the food is DELICIOUS and the ambience is romantic and cozy! ”
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Horrendous food, poor service, and a terrible night waiting for my stomach to forget the seafood. ”
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Friendly service, delicious food, resonable price (it's very cheap). ”
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Everything is drenched in oil, sauce, bland, ugly just gross gross gross. ”
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Whether sitting outside, or in the cozy, albeit dark interior, the restaurants offers diners a good meal in terms of menu, service and atmosphere. ”
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Go there to get good food with big fun. ”
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Great service; good food ”
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The price is right, the service is excellent and the food is delicious. ”
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It is not the 'fanciest' place but it is certainly comfortable and the food is excellent. ”
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You have to order the Rigatoni Melanzane pasta with Ricotta cheese. ”
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Food is uncomplicated but very good - seafood is very fresh and excellent. ”
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can sit and relax and really enjoy my meal. ”
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Good Italian cuisine here ”
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food isnt superb but for an early bird, very good. ”
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Great food in a cozy atmosphere. ”
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The menu is so cheap and the food is so tasty. ”
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Great Italian food, nice space. ”
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Excellent, friendly service, great food and great prices. ”
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The food is DISGUSTING here. ”
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| menu variety |
93.75% positive |
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Attentive staff, great food, and a wonderful selection of international music make it very hard to find a match in the area and beyond. ”
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Their Early Bird menu is excellent. ”
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Great food, lots of options but not too many, completely tasty appetizers and main courses, romantic atmosphere with friendly wonderful service that I haven't experienced. ”
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The food is delicious, I've had most of the menu items by now. ”
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The menu is so cheap and the food is so tasty. ”
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The food is delicious - specials and daily menu selection are both recommended. ”
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Whether sitting outside, or in the cozy, albeit dark interior, the restaurants offers diners a good meal in terms of menu, service and atmosphere. ”
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After a couple of mediocre appetizers (mushrooms and clams both stuffed with lots of bread crumbs) we decided to order the simplest entrees on the menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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They led us to great place around the window. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan. ”
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nice decor though, dark and candlelit type of place, again, best go before 6pm, or go elsewhere! ”
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It is cheap, cozy and a nice place for a midweek dinner. ”
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This is a good place to go if you're looking for an inexpensive dinner with nice ambience in east village. ”
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great place for a first date - a touch of romance but nothing that will scare them off! ”
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If you are looking for great restaurant in East Village, I recommend this place sincerely. ”
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It's my favorite Italian restaurant thus far in NYC. ”
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The atmosphere is great, always a buzz about the place. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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simply loved my meal here and the entire experience - and will be back very very soon. ”
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would definitely go there again if were in the area and I would highly recommend this place ”
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really appreciate great service and will be back here on Vanlentine's day~~~ ”
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| service |
86.3599967956543% positive |
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The flavors are great, service is great. ”
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service is also often slow and annoying. ”
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Great food, lots of options but not too many, completely tasty appetizers and main courses, romantic atmosphere with friendly wonderful service that I haven't experienced. ”
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wonderful place, wonderful food, great staff, and affordable for both dinner and large group. ”
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The service is friendly and attentive without being pushy. ”
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The price is right, the service is excellent and the food is delicious. ”
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They always served delicious food and great service. ”
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Attentive staff, great food, and a wonderful selection of international music make it very hard to find a match in the area and beyond. ”
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When we complained one waiter was rude the others shuffled about and ignored us. ”
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and my friend came here last Saturday and were pleased on vestibule because the staff here were all friendly. ”
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Yesterday, I've heard it from manager they prepares special offer on next month to celebrate history of 30 years in East Village. ”
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In addition, the service with all staff was excellent. ”
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Staff, including the Nick/manager, is super attentive. ”
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Mediocre food and inexistent service ”
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The prices are great and the service is fantastic. ”
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Great service; good food ”
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Manager gave us good spot and very friendly. ”
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The vibe is very romantic with candle lit nice, and the service is very friendly and attentive. ”
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We really enjoyed our night chatting with the couple next to us who were probably the most friendly people we've ever met. ”
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The service is attentive and charming. ”
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Horrendous food, poor service, and a terrible night waiting for my stomach to forget the seafood. ”
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delicious food, great ambiance, good staff, clean bathrooms. ”
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Whether sitting outside, or in the cozy, albeit dark interior, the restaurants offers diners a good meal in terms of menu, service and atmosphere. ”
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We had a large table set us in the back and the waitstaff and management were attentive and provided great service for the whole night. ”
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Great prices, great service, delicious food. ”
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Their generous service was very impressive and even more sang a song to celebrate. ”
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Great food, great service, great prices! ”
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In addition, service was so friendly, I never missed my smile during dinner time there. ”
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the prices are very affordable, the staff is unpretentious, the service is excellent, the food is DELICIOUS and the ambience is romantic and cozy! ”
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Friendly service, delicious food, resonable price (it's very cheap). ”
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GREAT service! ”
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Excellent, friendly service, great food and great prices. ”
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Very romantic, non-pretentious, great service. ”
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really appreciate great service and will be back here on Vanlentine's day~~~ ”
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The service is quick and all the times I've been there I've not had a bad experience. ”
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The staff is friendly. ”
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Great food, good service. ”
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O.K. food, awful tiramisu, a snobby host and hostess and sub-par service! ”
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The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, the ambience is cozy yet lively, and the prices are ridiculously reasonable. ”
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The vegetable and seafood pastas are great, and I find the service very attentive. ”
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the wait staff aren't super friendly -- depending on the hours you go their attention seems to be elsewhere. ”
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Couple friends went for a get together here, the service was ok, the food came, but the food isn't all that great, I had better. ”
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The service is great. ”
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Service is very attentive and friendly, price is reasonable. ”
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| value |
86.25% positive |
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Service is very attentive and friendly, price is reasonable. ”
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lobster bisque is fantastic, and the grilled seafood salad is a huge plate of goodness. ”
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The menu is so cheap and the food is so tasty. ”
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Great food, great service, great prices! ”
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On Valentine's day, they will offer special price $30 with 3 full courses. ”
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Good cheap food, great atmosphere ”
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The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, the ambience is cozy yet lively, and the prices are ridiculously reasonable. ”
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This is a good place to go if you're looking for an inexpensive dinner with nice ambience in east village. ”
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Excellent, friendly service, great food and great prices. ”
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It is cheap, cozy and a nice place for a midweek dinner. ”
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What do you need big portions of horrible food for? ”
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wonderful place, wonderful food, great staff, and affordable for both dinner and large group. ”
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Foods were great with resonable price. ”
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In addition to the big portions, affordable prices, and casual but cozy atmosphere. ”
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In addition to the big portions, affordable prices, killer Early Bird, and casual but cozy atmosphere, it also has a beautiful back room that's perfect for groups. ”
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FYI, I've heard they are preparing special 30% Off price for March to celebrate their last history in East Village. ”
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Yet cucina's does offer good food, good location, & great prices. ”
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Portions aren't huge. ”
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The price is right, the service is excellent and the food is delicious. ”
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Their generous service was very impressive and even more sang a song to celebrate. ”
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The prices are amazing for NYC. ”
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the prices are very affordable, the staff is unpretentious, the service is excellent, the food is DELICIOUS and the ambience is romantic and cozy! ”
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The food was delicious, a great value and awesome portions. ”
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Friendly service, delicious food, resonable price (it's very cheap). ”
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Good cheap eats, but let me enjoy my meal. ”
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the price was good. ”
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FYI :They offer special price on next month to celebrate cucina's 30 years history in East Village. ”
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had a full course dinner with price for entree on another place. ”
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The prices are great and the service is fantastic. ”
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It's one of the best, cheap, fun places to enjoy meal. ”
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The foods are sooo good and nice price for us. ”
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thought the food was good and at a very good price. ”
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Great prices, great service, delicious food. ”
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annoying that it's a cash or amex only, but otherwise it's good value. ”
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Yes, it was a relatively cheap dinner, but also since the food was just mediocre, my friends and I won't be going back. ”
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It is a lively place with delicious food and plentiful portions. ”
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would not go after the early bird b/c its not worth it, find better food for full prices. ”
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If you find Italian restaurant with affordable price, I recommend Cucina here. ”
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Great value and nice space. ”
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Food was good for its price. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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service is also often slow and annoying. ”
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The service is quick and all the times I've been there I've not had a bad experience. ”
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