Arno Ristorante

(212) 944-7420

141 W 38th St (Between Broadway and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10018 40.752985 -73.987509

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Neighborhoods: Garment District, Midtown

ARNORISTORANTE.COM

Hours:

Mon-Fri 11:45am-10pm

Sat 4pm-10pm

Last updated 1.19.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Private Parties

Cuisine:

Italian

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What People Are Saying About Arno Ristorante

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Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge specializes in oysters and clams on a half shell, and offers an extensive wine list.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Private rooms are available to rent for parties.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The ambiance is very romantic and something you won't soon forget if you dine at Arno!”
  2. “The ambient sound level was comfortable, you can have a private conversation easily without raising your voice over the table.”
  3. “Passes by the upstairs, and it's a great place to have a pleasant, romantic dinner, or just for some drinks and great Italian.”
  4. “Great midtown location also.”
  5. “The huge, spacious, cozy downstairs was a perfect place to have a large dinner with 100+ people, and the owner was wondeful and very accomodating!”
  6. “Great fun atmosphere!”
  7. “Although the food and service is average, decor is nice and atmosphere is lively.”
  8. “On my romantic scale (0-12) it's a solid 8.”
  9. “Bottom line: total $155.00 dinner for two with one $45 bottle of wine, shared dessert (either very romantic or very cheap, not on the table for the first date), and a very entertaining Croatian waiter who was attentive but not overly so.”
dessert
75.0% positive
  1. “There are daily specials and we got Bass with a butter, cream and caper sauce that was truly good.”
  2. “Bottom line: total $155.00 dinner for two with one $45 bottle of wine, shared dessert (either very romantic or very cheap, not on the table for the first date), and a very entertaining Croatian waiter who was attentive but not overly so.”
  3. “If you have to die a martyr's death consider Arno's desserts as a reasonable reward their white chocolate cake with strawberries is to die for and their ordinary chocolate moose is far from ordinary.”
  4. “It is a plate of stale cookies thrown on the table.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Passes by the upstairs, and it's a great place to have a pleasant, romantic dinner, or just for some drinks and great Italian.”
  2. “The bar is really impressive if you have to wait (we didn't).”
  3. “You could easily go to $300 with a more memorable bottle of wine.”
  4. “The service is attentive, the drinks very good and particularly the Italian food is superb.”
  5. “Bottom line: total $155.00 dinner for two with one $45 bottle of wine, shared dessert (either very romantic or very cheap, not on the table for the first date), and a very entertaining Croatian waiter who was attentive but not overly so.”
  6. “The house wine was also very good quality for the money.”
food quality
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Although the food and service is average, decor is nice and atmosphere is lively.”
  2. “The staff was very attentive and polite, and the food was amazing - especially the tiramisu, absolutely delicious!”
  3. “Interestingly enough Tuscany is famous for its beef and there is very little beef on Arno's menu.”
  4. “The food was good and the price was right.”
  5. “The service is attentive, the drinks very good and particularly the Italian food is superb.”
  6. “There are better places in this great country to eat, I expect to come to New York and grab great food.”
  7. “If you are up for bad acting, and a poor meal, this is the show for you.”
  8. “Then in addition, the food is terrible.”
  9. “Bass is not often found in NYC restaurants, being a inland fresh water fish and when done right is delicious and this was superb.”
  10. “There are daily specials and we got Bass with a butter, cream and caper sauce that was truly good.”
  11. “The food was also good (we had seafood and pasta), but it was about what I expected for the price (about $30 for an entree).”
  12. “Good food and service but expensive”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Interestingly enough Tuscany is famous for its beef and there is very little beef on Arno's menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is probably the best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood.”
  2. “We went to a broadway play ( August Old Sage County ) which was the best I've ever seen and then had the pleasure of eating at the overall best restaurant I've ever eaten at.”
  3. “Passes by the upstairs, and it's a great place to have a pleasant, romantic dinner, or just for some drinks and great Italian.”
service
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “The staff was polite, patient, helpful, friendly, and very informative.”
  2. “Bottom line: total $155.00 dinner for two with one $45 bottle of wine, shared dessert (either very romantic or very cheap, not on the table for the first date), and a very entertaining Croatian waiter who was attentive but not overly so.”
  3. “Very good service without being obtrusive.”
  4. “Good food and service but expensive”
  5. “Although the food and service is average, decor is nice and atmosphere is lively.”
  6. “The service is excellent, but the dinner can be pricey at $ 180 for two with tip.”
  7. “The staff was very attentive and polite, and the food was amazing - especially the tiramisu, absolutely delicious!”
  8. “The huge, spacious, cozy downstairs was a perfect place to have a large dinner with 100+ people, and the owner was wondeful and very accomodating!”
  9. “Thank You to the staff for a great evening and COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF !”
  10. “The service is attentive, the drinks very good and particularly the Italian food is superb.”
  11. “The service was great and many friendly waiters checked on us frequently.”
value
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “Bottom line: total $155.00 dinner for two with one $45 bottle of wine, shared dessert (either very romantic or very cheap, not on the table for the first date), and a very entertaining Croatian waiter who was attentive but not overly so.”
  2. “The house wine was also very good quality for the money.”
  3. “The food was good and the price was right.”
  4. “The food was also good (we had seafood and pasta), but it was about what I expected for the price (about $30 for an entree).”
  5. “The service is excellent, but the dinner can be pricey at $ 180 for two with tip.”
  6. “Good food and service but expensive”
  7. “The huge, spacious, cozy downstairs was a perfect place to have a large dinner with 100+ people, and the owner was wondeful and very accomodating!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/17/10

Incredible Service

by NorthernGirl at Citysearch

Arno was one of the best restaurants I have experienced! From the moment you walk in the door you are treated like to royalty.

Arno has the best Calamari I have ever had in my life. So fresh and tasty and the sauce it is served with is second to none. Dinner is served promptly and there is never any waiting for someone to fill your water or get you another drink.

Our server was Desi and he was incredible. He made great suggestions for us and we are so glad he did.

The ambiance is very romantic and something you won't soon forget if you dine at Arno!

Cheer's to Arnie!

  • Pros: Everything!
  • Cons: None!
3 Star Rating: Average

05/11/09

arno

by dshapusa at Citysearch

Arno Restaurant like the Arno River is classically Italian. The ambiance of dark wood and large mirrors reminds you of Tuscany. Interestingly enough Tuscany is famous for its beef and there is very little beef on Arno’s menu.

What Arno does have is someone who knows fish and seafood. Its Calamari was freshly done, fried Calamari that sits becomes greasy and rubbery, and the sauce was nicely piccante, just a little heat. Avoid the Mozzarella and Basil it was very plain Jane.

There are daily specials and we got Bass with a butter, cream and caper sauce that was truly good. Bass is not often found in NYC restaurants, being a inland fresh water fish and when done right is delicious and this was superb.

If you have to die a martyr’s death consider Arno’s desserts as a reasonable reward their white chocolate cake with strawberries is to die for and their ordinary chocolate moose is far from ordinary.

The service is excellent, but the dinner can be pricey at $ 180 for two with tip.

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  • Pros: great desserts
  • Cons: poor salads
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/29/08

POOR

by FLYER9 at Citysearch

There are better places in this great country to eat, I expect to come to New York and grab great food. This was not one of those places! The price is a little high on some menu items, Pasta in the 18-20 buck range! The past that was order took no longer then 5 Minutes to arrive at the table at the most. That tells you something that it was not freshly made. The pasta was very rubbery and tasted like it came from a mircowave!! The dessert is on a roller cart that has been sitting out all day, once again sitting out and not cooled. Overall this place is a place I will never will go to again!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/22/08

THE BEST Veal I have ever had in my life !!!!!

by BobLucey at Citysearch

I have dined in some of the best restaurants in the world and this is THE best ! The atmosphere was Romantic if you wanted, Cordial if you wanted, Business if you wanted, but just plain enjoyable which ever way.

The staff was polite, patient, helpful, friendly, and very informative.

We went to a broadway play ( August Old Sage County ) which was the best I've ever seen and then had the pleasure of eating at the overall best restaurant I've ever eaten at.

The Veal was Heaven, the Baked Ravioli was a masterpiece, and the Teramisu was Great !

They also make a top notch coctail !!

We are from Connecticut and my only regret is that I can't go there 2-3 times a month to eat. We definately will be back.

Thank You to the staff for a great evening and COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF !!!!!!!!

  • Pros: Great atmosphere, food, staff.
  • Cons: A little off the beaten path but worth it.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/06/08

Good food and service but expensive

by ek153 at Citysearch

I ate here on a weeknight and there were a good number of people but it was by no means crowded. The service was great and many friendly waiters checked on us frequently. The food was also good (we had seafood and pasta), but it was about what I expected for the price (about $30 for an entree). The menu was varied and they had a number of specials. The house wine was also very good quality for the money. While nothing went wrong at all with the experience, I gave this 4 stars rather than 5 simply because I've had comparable food for less money. I'd go back on a special occasion but probably not for everyday dinners.

  • Pros: Good service, ambiance, food
  • Cons: Expensive next to other comparable food

The Details on Arno Ristorante

Place Categories:

  • good italian food
  • polite staff
  • best italian restaurant
  • good service
  • great friendly waiters
  • romantic dinner
  • very entertaining croatian waiter
  • pricey dinner
  • great place
  • huge cozy downstairs
  • good fare
  • poor meal
  • reasonable reward
  • great country
  • comfortable ambient sound level
  • great compliments to the chef
  • bad script
  • great suggestions
  • nice decor
  • very romantic ambiance
  • great fun atmosphere
  • romantic scale
  • great midtown location
  • fresh water fish
  • stale cookies