Orologio Restaurant

(212) 228-6900

162 Ave A
New York, NY 10009 40.7281 -73.9819

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Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.03.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Italian

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “the staff is so friendly, on-top of things at all times, amazing hot food, romantic.”
  2. “Cozy atmosphere, delicious food everytime, and most importantly, CHEAP prices!”
  3. “The wait staff is amazing, the atmosphere is quaint and it's probably one of my favorite restaurants in the city.”
  4. “Whether for a romantic dinner or simply a relaxing drink, the service and food are both first rate.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “personally recommend the homemade pastas, panini, chocolate fondue, and the brunch.”
  2. “The chicken & artichokes with tomato cream sauce is my favorite dish (order it every time I go).”
  3. “Oh, and the chocolate fondue dessert is awesome!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Whether for a romantic dinner or simply a relaxing drink, the service and food are both first rate.”
  2. “Great staff, giant space that is rarely filled, and a descent cup of coffee.”
food quality
93.17999839782715% positive
  1. “Good food and good people watching.”
  2. “The salad portions are huge for the price.”
  3. “The food is simply delicious.”
  4. “The chicken & artichokes with tomato cream sauce is my favorite dish (order it every time I go).”
  5. “Great service, food and scenery.”
  6. “We remain regulars, because the food is excellent.”
  7. “the staff is so friendly, on-top of things at all times, amazing hot food, romantic.”
  8. “The service was really slow and we filled up on bread.”
  9. “Orologio is a pleasant Italian restaurant, where food is made just as Grandma in Italy made it.”
  10. “The food is absolutely outstanding and the service is really good.”
  11. “Cozy atmosphere, delicious food everytime, and most importantly, CHEAP prices!”
  12. “The food is consistently delicious and fresh, this coming from an Italian born and raised in the tradition of putting only the best on the table.”
  13. “Their salad with vegetable patties is AMAZING!”
  14. “The eggplant parmasean was AWESOME (I don't even like eggplant) but my main course was just ok (shrimp with pasta).”
  15. “think consistency is the best attribute a food business can have.”
  16. “otherwise, it's the best place in the east village for amazing food.”
  17. “Whether for a romantic dinner or simply a relaxing drink, the service and food are both first rate.”
  18. “$7 for a big salad and bread!”
  19. “Oh, and the chocolate fondue dessert is awesome!”
  20. “Very tasty meals.”
  21. “personally recommend the homemade pastas, panini, chocolate fondue, and the brunch.”
  22. “Great service, good food”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Ok, first of all, let me just say that my out of state family have become huge fans since every time they come for a visit I drag them to Orologio; it's even come to a point where they don't even need menus.”
  2. “The variety of the menu was quite good.”
overall
80.0% positive
  1. “great place for 1, 2 or 10 people to have dinner.”
  2. “Orologio is a great little restaurant.”
  3. “otherwise, it's the best place in the east village for amazing food.”
  4. “The restaurant is cute and great for a date, not great for large parties as its a small restaurant.”
  5. “During summer time a nice outside in front of the restaurant.”
service
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. “Great service, good food”
  2. “great place for 1, 2 or 10 people to have dinner.”
  3. “Good food and good people watching.”
  4. “The food is absolutely outstanding and the service is really good.”
  5. “The service was really slow and we filled up on bread.”
  6. “The service was a little slow.”
  7. “Great staff, giant space that is rarely filled, and a descent cup of coffee.”
  8. “Whether for a romantic dinner or simply a relaxing drink, the service and food are both first rate.”
  9. “the staff is so friendly, on-top of things at all times, amazing hot food, romantic.”
  10. “Great service, food and scenery.”
  11. “The wait staff is amazing, the atmosphere is quaint and it's probably one of my favorite restaurants in the city.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Friendly place, nice space and cheap brunch!”
  2. “And the best thing: the prices are affordable for everybody.”
  3. “refined restaurant at great prices.”
  4. “The salad portions are huge for the price.”
  5. “Ok, first of all, let me just say that my out of state family have become huge fans since every time they come for a visit I drag them to Orologio; it's even come to a point where they don't even need menus.”
  6. “Cozy atmosphere, delicious food everytime, and most importantly, CHEAP prices!”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was a little slow.”
  2. “The service was really slow and we filled up on bread.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/16/09

Amazing Delivery/Take-out!

by jordica13

Their salad with vegetable patties is AMAZING! The goat cheese is rich and the perfect consistency. The salad portions are huge for the price...$7 for a big salad and bread! I highly recommend Orologio!

  • Pros: Great prices, delicious, fresh, quick
  • Cons: None!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/28/09

Great Brunch

by noak11

We went for brunch this morning and were tempted by the $7 brunch menu ($11 with a cocktail). My friends had French Toast and I had Eggs Florentine. Both were delicious. We also had a side of sausage that was amazing! The service was really slow and we filled up on bread. They serve freshly baked flatbread with a garlic infused olive oil that is addictive. I highly recommend a visit for brunch.

  • Pros: Cheap Brunches, Delicious bread and oil
  • Cons: slow service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/07

WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE

by gompy_usa

Orologio is a pleasant Italian restaurant, where food is made just as Grandma in Italy made it. Wines are excellent. Special wishes and dishes are made when requested.

We go here for the past 4 years, thus yes, we are regulars. Owner is always present to make sure all is done in proper fashion. Service is perfect. We remain regulars, because the food is excellent. During summer time a nice outside in front of the restaurant. Prices are cheap for the food you get.

What's not to love? I love it.

  • Pros: good food, service, ambiance
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/23/07

Friendly place, nice space and cheap brunch!

by kinglear

Being in the neighborhood, I have eaten here several times, but only for brunch. At 7 dollars, you are really getting your moneys worth, as opposed to the other higher priced places in the East Village offering basically the same thing. Great staff, giant space that is rarely filled, and a descent cup of coffee. The Benedict is great as is the scramble. Quick & easy, this place is the fallback when mogador and westville become too much to handle

  • Pros: cheap and quiet
  • Cons: menu not too extensive (brunch)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/24/07

Favorite Italian Restaurant in the City

by guffues

My sister and I refuse to go anywhere else in the city for Italian. When I use to live in Alphabet City, I would go here once every couple weeks. Eventhough I moved uptown, I still come all the way downtown. Cozy atmosphere, delicious food everytime, and most importantly, CHEAP prices! The waitstaff knows us and are always accomodating. Chicken and Artichoke penne is incredible. My sister and I always worry what would happen if Orologio closed! I dont see that happening but we LOVE it here. Please try it you wont be disapointed!

  • Pros: cozy, romantic, delicious food, awesome staff, CHEAP!
  • Cons: absolutely nothing!

The Details on Orologio Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • amazing hot food
  • great service
  • favorite place
  • great wait staff
  • favorite restaurant
  • nice cheap brunch
  • affordable prices
  • delicous antipasta appetizer
  • always clean restrooms
  • big salad
  • awesome chocolate fondue dessert
  • excellent wines
  • great dining
  • favorite dish
  • big bread
  • very tasty meals
  • personally recommend homemade pastas
  • incredible chicken
  • addictive garlic infused olive oil
  • great benedict
  • good people
  • awesome eggplant parmasean
  • huge fans
  • nice giant space
  • great little restaurant
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