Panorama Cafe

(212) 288-6868

303 E 85 St
New York, NY 10028 40.7772 -73.9521

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

Last updated 1.05.12

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “With so many good Italian restaurants to choose from with better atmosphere and service and better food, there is no reason to patronize this place unless you simply want to prolong the misery that is Panorama”
  2. “If you are stuck in a jam and are looking for an affordable, comfortable, outdoor dining experience go to Panarama Cafe.”
  3. “The ambiance is cozy.”
  4. “The staff were very attentive and the place is very cozy with its great decor and ambience.”
  5. “The food, drinks, very friendly/ fast service, and the atmosphere were outstanding!”
  6. “Very nice atmosphere and great food.”
  7. “Quaint setup with excellent menu with a romantic, dim-light setting”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “decadent chocolate mousse cake was very rich yet so light!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “the food and drinks overall are great, but the lamb chops are to die for.”
  2. “Its a great date place or grab a group of friends and go for their drinks, because you can't go wrong with any drinks there.”
  3. “The food, drinks, very friendly/ fast service, and the atmosphere were outstanding!”
food quality
79.62999820709229% positive
  1. “Service is a bit slow, but the food is worth it.”
  2. “However, when you go out to eat you at least expect good service and food to fill that space.”
  3. “Hardly makes up for the cold apetizers and the bland food.”
  4. “Good food, resaonable prices, courteous wait staff.”
  5. “The food is excellent.”
  6. “the food and drinks overall are great, but the lamb chops are to die for.”
  7. “The food is always good, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.”
  8. “The food has gone downhill and the service is horrible since they cant keep any good servers since there is no business.”
  9. “The food is delicious and comsopolitians are too good to be true.”
  10. “Very nice atmosphere and great food.”
  11. “Over-the-top service & affordable food”
  12. “The service was great, but the food was kind of bland.”
  13. “The seafood appetizers were great and the main dishes( we ordered 4 different kinds) were very well prepared.”
  14. “had a chicken wrap that was excellent.”
  15. “Even though they were out of the special that Ive ordered, an almond crusted Halibut in a Grand Marnier sauce, the herb crusted, grilled Salmon in a Chianti sauce was just as delicious!”
  16. “The food was excellent , portions were large and a excellent suprise.”
  17. “Panorama had overcooked pasta, flavorless sauce, and a very rude hostess.”
  18. “The food is just not good - the chicken was dry and tasteless, and the sangria had no flavor.”
  19. “The food, drinks, very friendly/ fast service, and the atmosphere were outstanding!”
  20. “have gone back 4 more times since its opening and have ordered other dishes from the menu so that I can give my BEST opinion and was NOT disappointed at all.”
  21. “The menu was loaded with tasty selections.”
  22. “would not say the food was excellent, but it was tasty and the portions were sizable.”
  23. “With so many good Italian restaurants to choose from with better atmosphere and service and better food, there is no reason to patronize this place unless you simply want to prolong the misery that is Panorama”
  24. “Friendly staff serving some good food”
  25. “great food”
  26. “The food was pretty good - no complaints.”
  27. “The food was very good so the wait was worth it”
menu variety
90.0% positive
  1. “The menu was loaded with tasty selections.”
  2. “have gone back 4 more times since its opening and have ordered other dishes from the menu so that I can give my BEST opinion and was NOT disappointed at all.”
  3. “Quaint setup with excellent menu with a romantic, dim-light setting”
  4. “They have extensive outdoor seating in the summer and a pretty good brunch option.”
  5. “Large menu can be overwhelming, but we've liked everything we've tried.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “With so many good Italian restaurants to choose from with better atmosphere and service and better food, there is no reason to patronize this place unless you simply want to prolong the misery that is Panorama”
  2. “Its a great date place or grab a group of friends and go for their drinks, because you can't go wrong with any drinks there.”
service
92.11000442504883% positive
  1. “The food is always good, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.”
  2. “The staff were very attentive and the place is very cozy with its great decor and ambience.”
  3. “The service was great, but the food was kind of bland.”
  4. “However, when you go out to eat you at least expect good service and food to fill that space.”
  5. “The food has gone downhill and the service is horrible since they cant keep any good servers since there is no business.”
  6. “The waitstaff is friendly and the prices are great.”
  7. “The waiter was friendly.”
  8. “The service was very friendly though, joked around with our waiter which made the night more enjoyable, and made us welcome, not rushing us for anything.”
  9. “The waiter was very friendly, and the price was right.”
  10. “Over-the-top service & affordable food”
  11. “At least the staff is nice”
  12. “Friendly staff serving some good food”
  13. “The service is warm and friendly.”
  14. “The food, drinks, very friendly/ fast service, and the atmosphere were outstanding!”
  15. “With so many good Italian restaurants to choose from with better atmosphere and service and better food, there is no reason to patronize this place unless you simply want to prolong the misery that is Panorama”
  16. “We called ahead and were greeted by the most fantastic customer service I have ever encountered.”
  17. “The service was good,.”
  18. “Good food, resaonable prices, courteous wait staff.”
  19. “Panorama had overcooked pasta, flavorless sauce, and a very rude hostess.”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “If you are stuck in a jam and are looking for an affordable, comfortable, outdoor dining experience go to Panarama Cafe.”
  2. “The restaurant was very affordable.”
  3. “The prices are very reasonable.”
  4. “The waitstaff is friendly and the prices are great.”
  5. “Over-the-top service & affordable food”
  6. “Good food, resaonable prices, courteous wait staff.”
  7. “The food was excellent , portions were large and a excellent suprise.”
  8. “The waiter was very friendly, and the price was right.”
  9. “The food was very good so the wait was worth it”
  10. “would not say the food was excellent, but it was tasty and the portions were sizable.”
  11. “Service is a bit slow, but the food is worth it.”
  12. “The food is always good, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “Service is a bit slow, but the food is worth it.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/22/09

How are they in Business????

by ysettle at Citysearch

I have lived in this neighborhood for 6 years and can remember the good old days when Panorama was a charming restaurant with outdoor seating and was so busy there was often a wait for tables. The food was very good so the wait was worth it

Panorama is a classic example of why most Mom and Pop restaurants close. After moving to its new and inferior location, the place is like eating at a graveyard. The food has gone downhill and the service is horrible since they cant keep any good servers since there is no business. The owner has become absolutely miserable, and its obvious that he is struggling to stay in business. With so many good Italian restaurants to choose from with better atmosphere and service and better food, there is no reason to patronize this place unless you simply want to prolong the misery that is Panorama

  • Pros: if you like quiet restaurants - nobody ever eats here
  • Cons: rude service, over-priced food, horrible atmosphere
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/06/08

Excellent Italian!!

by Gioia309 at Citysearch

Cafe Panorama is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is excellent. I've had many of the entrees and have never been disappointed. The prices are very reasonable. The service is warm and friendly. The ambiance is cozy. And the owner Nunzio Montagna makes everyone feel welcome and at home.

  • Pros: great food, great price, great service, great ambiance.....
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/12/08

Every Omelette you can imagine and delicious french toast

by wisebrain at Citysearch

Very nice atmosphere and great food. Service is a bit slow, but the food is worth it.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/24/08

UES Staple

by greenie212 at Citysearch

Always quality food, lovely owner.... the only complaint is that sometimes the waitstaff stinks. Great spot for brunch, lunch and dinner.

  • Pros: numerous choices, great sangria
  • Cons: waitstaff
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/08

Great Food

by nadya56 at Citysearch

I have been to the new location and must say it was FANTASTIC!! The seafood appetizers were great and the main dishes( we ordered 4 different kinds) were very well prepared. I have gone back 4 more times since its opening and have ordered other dishes from the menu so that I can give my BEST opinion and was NOT disappointed at all. I have tried the chicken, steak, seafood and their fish dishes and all were "DELICIOSO". The staff were very attentive and the place is very cozy with its great decor and ambience. Great first date restaurant. My next trip will be to try their Brunch. I am planning on going back for more and have recommended this place to ALL my friends.

  • Pros: Very cozy, nice decor and great food

The Details on Panorama Cafe

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • good customer service
  • favorite date place
  • great resaonable prices
  • affordable dining experience
  • cold bland food
  • very attentive staff
  • great drinks
  • very friendly waiter
  • great spot
  • outstanding atmosphere
  • very affordable restaurant
  • tasteless chicken
  • horrible service
  • pretty good brunch option
  • good brunch
  • cozy ambiance
  • wonderful resturant
  • nice summer
  • great seafood appetizers
  • best opinion
  • friendly waitstaff
  • good italian restaurants
  • great discovery
  • excellent suprise