Share(212) 772-2242
1621 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10028
40.7768
-73.9527
Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Elio's
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
The Scene – Dark wood, landscape paintings and Old-World sconces hint at the classic attitude of this Italian favorite, which attracts its share of families, middle-aged friends and the occasional celebrity. Warm, golden light flatters everyone, though the high noise level can distract from conversation. Service is professional and well-timed, performed by cordial, professional waiters. – – The Food – The cooking offers more satisfaction than surprise. Bresaola valtellina, a thin layer of dried beef over arugula, has a delicate texture and zesty flavor, and the shrimp…
12/18/08
TASTELESS FOOD
by sunsun99 at Citysearch
We used to be regulars for years since service used to be great and delighting food. This last two years we have been going there less frequently becuase the FOOD is TASTELESS compared to what it used to be. We ordered a plate of calamari as our appetizer and were disappointed by the flavor of the sauce. The calamari were like rubers with sauce with no flavor. As my main course, I ordered the Fettuccine Amatriciana. Again no FLAVOR and the pasta looked like a flour-ball. I thought the pasta was handmade but could have heard the waiter incorrectly. My friend's fish had a rooten smell and TASTELESS SAUCE. I would not go back anymore and would not recommend to anybody!
What happened, the CHEF lost the TOUCH!
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: TASTELESS FOOD, OVERPRICED
10/22/08
What lies beneath!
by gastroreviewer at Citysearch
We are not the types to write reviews, but take note of this one....Decent food (which is why we gave it one star -- even if we could give it zero stars we wouldn't) but deceptively overpriced. We blew well over 100 dineros on a shared bowel of pasta and veal meatballs, a glass of mediocre house wine, a martini, an artichoke app, and a bland Caesar salad. It was more like a Cesaraen salad, for when the bill came, replete with hidden charges for sharing an entree or for a "warm appetizer" or for perhaps just not being a member of the mob, it felt like childbirth without an epidural. Bottom line = skip it. You can find better food for far less in that hood. The ambience is cozy. But
- Pros: Decent fare
- Cons: Extreme price, deceptive menu pricing shannanigans
09/27/07
Horrible service, over priced food
by alesia_star at Citysearch
I hate to write anything bad about a place, but Elio's was a waste of $114 for two people at dinner. We were seated and given menus 10 minuets later, we asked for water and never got it, we ordered a glass of red wine and a scotch ($36 bar tab), asked for parm on our soup twice before it came.... Our waiter was MIA almost the entire night. We had to keep asking other waiters for assistance. They charged $32 for a tiny filet of sole dipped in egg and pan fried. The "special" sausage and pasta dish for $26 was a step-up from Hamburger Helper. The vegetables were all very fresh and prepared wonderfully ad the soup was excellent. The bread was very good as well. I just hate spending good money to eat out and not getting good service. This was my second trip to Elio's and will be my last.
- Pros: Soup, bread, veggies
- Cons: price and service
The Details on Elio's
Save Time:
The risotto takes 30 minutes to prepare, so be sure to order it early.
Where to Sit:
For a more casual bite, the restaurant also serves food at the bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
