05/11/09

arno

by dshapusa

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

12/29/08

POOR

by FLYER9

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!

07/22/08

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

by BobLucey

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.