San Domenico Ny

The Scene – Long before Babbo and Fiamma came on the scene, San Domenico was showing New York what refined Italian cuisine was all about. This elegant eatery at the base of Central Park still draws a well-heeled crowd, and the decor, featuring pieces of modern art hanging throughout the window-lined dining room, adds to the air of subdued opulence. – – The Food – Chef Odette Fada matches the setting's sophistication with a menu that melds old world technique with creative flair. She uses a sea urchin filling for her delicate raviolini and cocoa powder to add an earthy…

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The Extras:: Don't miss the annual fall white truffle festival, which lasts as long as the fragrant tuber is in season and features a nightly truffle tasting menu.
What to Drink:: A 600-bottle wine list offers selections from all over Italy and California, with vintages that date back as far as 1978.
Save Money:: A three-course, pre-theater, prix-fixe menu is a good value at $32.50 and is available nightly for tables seated between 5:30pm and 6:45pm.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The main room on the right with candles on the nice rounded tables, comfortable sofas and a view on Central Park.” “The decor is nothing great but not offensive.” “truly delicious and incredible menu paired with excellent service set in an elegant, yet comfortable setting.” “Huge mirrors on the walls that don't help at all to create an atmosphere.” “Good food, average service, good location.” “If you feel like paying $15 for a salad and $20 for a plate of spaghetti because you want to eat with the "beautiful people", then come here, but if you're more about good food and nice decor (San Domenico is so ugly with no real atmosphere), go someplace” “Terrific food, gracious service and beautiful atmosphere.” “The service was barely ok, the waiters are fun to watch but I had to ask for water 5 times.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“had a perfectly cooked mixed greens dish followed by a nice cut of bass in a simple but tasty vegetable herb broth followed by a beautiful eggless custard cream topped with strawberries and finally some complimentary homemade cookies that went perfectly” “The desserts were the best course, hands down.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“he makes the best san domenicos " drinks" for me and my guests.” “had a perfectly cooked mixed greens dish followed by a nice cut of bass in a simple but tasty vegetable herb broth followed by a beautiful eggless custard cream topped with strawberries and finally some complimentary homemade cookies that went perfectly” “The bar is wonderful with the ever charming Renato as the bartender.” “To top off the great food the owners daughter was quite nice and had an after dinner drink sent to me.” “Owners Tony and Marissa May have incredible talent and passion for food and wine.” “We did add on the yummy buffalo mozzerella caprese and a lovely bottle of wine.” “The wine list was on the pricey side, though we still found nice wines on the few <$75 bottles available.” “He suggested affordable wines (around $70) based on my preferences, when he could have pushed for more pricey ones, since there's a wide choice of wines in the $500-$1500 range (they start around $45).” “The sommelier was friendly and helped me select from the extensive wine list.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“Owners Tony and Marissa May have incredible talent and passion for food and wine.” “The whole evening was enjoyable and incredibly tasty!” “Nothing is terribly tasty.” “The finest ingredients and the most incredible dishes that you may think you have eaten before, but not like this.” “If you appreciate exceptionally good food you will not be disappointed, Not to mention, the warm hospitality; a very special place in new york.” “wish all the big Italian Name in NY will care about the food as they do!” “She teases the palette with the most delectable dishes.” “Terrific food, gracious service and beautiful atmosphere.” “The entree of half chicken was moist and delicious; its accompanying roasted onion slivers was a perfectly executed, sweet compliment.” “San Domenico never fails in providing the BEST service/hospitality and authentic Italian food we've had.” “truly delicious and incredible menu paired with excellent service set in an elegant, yet comfortable setting.” “If you feel like paying $15 for a salad and $20 for a plate of spaghetti because you want to eat with the "beautiful people", then come here, but if you're more about good food and nice decor (San Domenico is so ugly with no real atmosphere), go someplace” “Good food, average service, good location.” “We never visit New York without enjoying an amazing meal with Marisa May and the amazing team at San Domenico.” “loved the trademark dishes but Odette has her own signature as well.” “We did add on the yummy buffalo mozzerella caprese and a lovely bottle of wine.” “wouldn't say this was a memorable dining experience, but it is definitely give you solid good food and isn't overtly overpriced.” “had a perfectly cooked mixed greens dish followed by a nice cut of bass in a simple but tasty vegetable herb broth followed by a beautiful eggless custard cream topped with strawberries and finally some complimentary homemade cookies that went perfectly” “First of all I eat out primarily for the food (especially if its a solo lunch) and the food here was quite good.” “best authentic refine Italian in america” “love the atmoshere, the food, the excellent customer service, the private party rooms and the warmth and friendliness of the hostess/owner who always greets me as if i am such a vip.” “Tony & Odette (his award winning chef of over 10 years) travel to Italy several times a year scouting out the best dishes, sauces and ingredients to then come back to NY and make a dish fit for a Roman Emperor.” “To top off the great food the owners daughter was quite nice and had an after dinner drink sent to me.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The sommelier was friendly and helped me select from the extensive wine list.” “truly delicious and incredible menu paired with excellent service set in an elegant, yet comfortable setting.”
overall	100.0% positive	“If you appreciate exceptionally good food you will not be disappointed, Not to mention, the warm hospitality; a very special place in new york.” “Steps from the Park, SDNY is the best and most luxuriant Italian restaurant in the world!” “San Domenico is the best Italian restaurant in the world, case closed!” “best refine and elegante restaurant in NYC”
return potential	100.0% positive	“Tony & Odette (his award winning chef of over 10 years) travel to Italy several times a year scouting out the best dishes, sauces and ingredients to then come back to NY and make a dish fit for a Roman Emperor.”
service	100.0% positive	“some people might like this, not us.” “Impeccable service that's warm and hospitable for real.” “truly delicious and incredible menu paired with excellent service set in an elegant, yet comfortable setting.” “If you feel like paying $15 for a salad and $20 for a plate of spaghetti because you want to eat with the "beautiful people", then come here, but if you're more about good food and nice decor (San Domenico is so ugly with no real atmosphere), go someplace” “Good food, average service, good location.” “love the atmoshere, the food, the excellent customer service, the private party rooms and the warmth and friendliness of the hostess/owner who always greets me as if i am such a vip.” “The staff will automatically tune in to the type of experience you want and will make you and your guests feel like true VIPs (Tony & Marisa Carmela have got to be doing something right because they have the most friendly, knowledgeable and professional s” “The staff was friendly and helpful.” “The sommelier was friendly and helped me select from the extensive wine list.” “Service-VERY attentive.” “Terrific food, gracious service and beautiful atmosphere.” “The bar is wonderful with the ever charming Renato as the bartender.” “The service was barely ok, the waiters are fun to watch but I had to ask for water 5 times.” “San Domenico never fails in providing the BEST service/hospitality and authentic Italian food we've had.”
value	100.0% positive	“The wine list was on the pricey side, though we still found nice wines on the few <$75 bottles available.” “He suggested affordable wines (around $70) based on my preferences, when he could have pushed for more pricey ones, since there's a wide choice of wines in the $500-$1500 range (they start around $45).” “But I received only one single and tiny cannolo, lost in the huge whiteness of the plate.” “wouldn't say this was a memorable dining experience, but it is definitely give you solid good food and isn't overtly overpriced.”

05/14/11

REALLY NICE!

by yankees1971

I ordered a spaghetti and it was delicious. Other people in my party ordered pasta and fish dishes. They all said that their food was very good and would come back again especially for the Napoleon dessert. Our head waiter was very energetic.

GREAT!!!!

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02/03/11

no bad

by ditmars

so far so good....

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01/25/08

Delizioso!

by tavs211

A WONDERFUL Restaurant Week experience! I went last night with my father and sister and from beginning to end, we all thought it was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. When trying to decide between the restaurant week prix fixe and the regular menu, the server assured me that the soft egg filled raviolo (creamy and delightful) was their signature dish and the same on both menus. He added the the veal (mouthwatering) was also identical. Can you imagine a server selling me the prix fixe rather than upselling?! Wow! My family had the mussels and white bean appetizer and the scallops entree (from the prix fixe) and were very satisfied. We did add on the yummy buffalo mozzerella caprese and a lovely bottle of wine. The sommelier was friendly and helped me select from the extensive wine list. He suggested affordable wines (around $70) based on my preferences, when he could have pushed for more pricey ones, since there's a wide choice of wines in the $500-$1500 range (they start around $45). The sweet ending was a chocolate polenta.

Also important, although a jacket is required and the atmosphere is fine dining, it is not stuffy or stuck up. The whole evening was enjoyable and incredibly tasty!

Pros: Delicious, Great Restaurant Week Value
Cons: None

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07/18/07

Always our FIRST stop when we visit New York!

by jillpmitchell

San Domenico never fails in providing the BEST service/hospitality and authentic Italian food we've had. We never visit New York without enjoying an amazing meal with Marisa May and the amazing team at San Domenico. We always are made to feel like the most important people in the restaurant. My husband and I recommend it to everyone we know who is visiting New York (ranging from my parents to a United States Senator) and no one is ever disappointed! My favorite is always risotto but my husband tries something new each time. He loves it all. I consider San Domenico a "must do" when dining in New York City.

Pros: Service and Food
Cons: None!

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07/18/07

THE BEST OF ITALY, IN NEW YORK!!!

by christiano

San Domenico is one in a million. The owners (Tony & Marisa) spend every waking hour wondering how they can make the dining experience for their customers better, and it shows. The food is an experience beyond description. Tony & Odette (his award winning chef of over 10 years) travel to Italy several times a year scouting out the best dishes, sauces and ingredients to then come back to NY and make a dish fit for a Roman Emperor. Marisa and her dedicated staff are always making sure that every customer feel like they are the only ones there, they never miss a beat and know exactly how to make you feel special. If you know of a place that can do this night after night, month after month, year after year, as San Domenico does, I'd love to know.

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05/14/11

REALLY NICE!

by yankees1971

02/03/11

no bad

by ditmars

01/25/08

Delizioso!

by tavs211

07/18/07

Always our FIRST stop when we visit New York!

by jillpmitchell

07/18/07

THE BEST OF ITALY, IN NEW YORK!!!

by christiano

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