Arqua Italian Restaurant
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 334-1888
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- White Street
- Directions:
- 1, 9; 4, 5, 6; N, R; A, C, E at Canal St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Message from Arqua Italian Restaurant
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- Private Parties - Minimum 50
- Located in Tribeca
- Notable Wine List
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Editorial Review for Arqua Italian Restaurant – by Bryan Miller
The Scene
This unassuming northern Italian veteran is housed in a soaring ocher-toned loft, with giant sprays of flowers and wafer-thin sconces that cast diffused light. It's the kind of undemanding space that allows you to focus on the food, rather than the galactic design of a celebrity architect. The diffident but capable servers are a pleasant change from the in-your-face style so common downtown.
The Food
Leonardo Polito, the chef and owner, is a traditionalist who seldom strays from his rustic roots--indeed, while a signature dish may go on sabbatical for a month or two, it reappears when customers start grumbling. Among them is a terrific salad with charred octopus glazed with balsamic vinegar, a light and toothsome artichoke lasagna and Venetian fish soup built on a sturdy seafood stock with clams, mussels and lobster. Polenta and gnocchi excel, too, in all of their variations.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkGrappa aficionados have a half dozen from which to choose, as well as a small but respectable assortment of Cognac and Armagnac.
User Reviews for Arqua Italian Restaurant
09/10/2008 Posted by amo78
We were there for a RETIREMENT party for someone who works for a non profit. The staff knew we were a large party. We had a cocktail hour with appetizers then sat at two tables of about 20 each. All obviously payed for and planned in advance. I was floored when the manager came over and told us to be quiet because we were disturbing the rest of the restaurant. First of all, we were being cheery not loud and obnoxious or out of line. Second, they knew this large group was coming so what did they expect. The acoustics sucked in there to being with. The manager was beyond rude, kept coming over to tell us to be quiet and at the end of the night called us all "low class people". We made up more than half of the people in that restaurant and gave most of his business that night. Its up to him to figure out where to put a party this large and he put us in back of the main room. Do not go here. The food is sub par, location terrible and the staff thinks you're lucky to dine there. NY is filled with tons of better restaurants that still treat their customers with respect.
Pros: NONE
Cons: Service
10/29/2006 Posted by mimic47
Loved this place. The scallops and risotto appetizer is wonderful, the eggplant ravioli is awesome and so is the meat lasagna! We were so impressed. It's nice and quiet, even on a sat night, and it is romantic. Will definitely go back!
Pros: ambiance, great food
Cons: a little pricey
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