Arturo's Restaurants
(212) 677-3820
106 W Houston St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7274
-74.0003
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
What People Are Saying About Arturo's Restaurants
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The Scene
Weekends bring bedlam to Arturo's, as crowds surge in, packing three deep near the bar, sucking down Budweisers while waiting for tables to open up. Comfort is decidedly not a factor in the Arturo's experience--once patrons escape the bottleneck near the bar, they're shoehorned into a miniscule dining room. The laughably overpriced melange of paint-by-numbers fruit still lifes that adorns the walls is the stuff of legend--regulars claim never to have seen a single one sell.
The Food
Generously-sized brick-oven pies, with properly smoky thin crusts, fresh sauce and a greaseless layer of fresh mozzarella. Arturo's also offers an impressive array of homestyle Italian favorites, from pastas to steamed mussels.
User Reviews
frednwilma
June 10, 2009
My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner. The bathroom looked like a crime scene with its dirty bathtub, but that didn't ruin my night. I noticed i had been charged 4 times and called and asked to speak to a manger. The manger refused to give me his name, and told me they were a restuarant, not a bank and I shouldn't "live on the edge" with my money and should learn to manage my money better. I was shocked he would make this assumption when he should have been apologizing for charging me four times and rectifying the problem. Its not his business, but I happen make a good living as a surgeon and know how to manage my finances. That doesn't mean I am willing to overpay for a meal 4 times. Ridiculous conversation. 20 min and he still wouldn't help or give me his name. I'll stick to Lombardi's, food is better and they treat customers with a modicum of respect. I'll never go back and I reccomend no one else does, especially if you want to use credit.
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08111951
March 17, 2009
Great pizza, godd jazz and italian kindness. Absolutely enjoable place to go. Every time in NYC a must for me and my family
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iceman611
August 31, 2008
Without exaggeration my worst NYC dining experience in 13 months living here. First, something nice: the live music was a pleasant surprise. However, the pizza was flavorless (except for the charcoal); Toppings were frozen or canned; Service was missing in action; and the Decor truly putrid. Go to John's on Bleeker a few blocks away.
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One of New York's Best:
Despite the crowds and the waits, this Houston Street spot is nominated for best pizza in New York on the basis of its cheese-and-mozzarella pie alone.
While You Wait:
Head around the corner and grab a seat at the bar at Lupa for a quartino of Italian red wine.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Food Delivery
