Tony Di Napoli Restaurant
(212) 861-8686
1606 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10028
40.7761
-73.9529
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Yorkville
What People Are Saying About Tony Di Napoli Restaurant
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The Scene
With a flaming red awning stretching almost the entire length of its block, it's hard to miss this place. Inside, the look and feel is a little corporate, but the staff is aggressive in its companionable attention. The restaurant is essentially designed for large groups; couples and small parties may feel outgunned.
The Food
The menu lists the usual Italian-American roster of deep-fried appetizers, saucy pastas and oversized slabs of meat. Portions are mammoth, and that's the attraction. Linguine, soaked in the ultra-sweet house marinara and dotted with seafood, is fine but unexciting. Ziti Bolognese is baked in a similar sauce, with ground meat mixed in and cheese melted on top--the menu offers many variations on this theme. "Tony's famous" pair of sirloin steaks are broiled with an herb dressing; these are good steaks, expertly cooked, but overwhelmed with salt and oil. Desserts are colossal and fairly dull.
User Reviews
amym1031
May 27, 2009
I went to Carmine's in NYC recently, and honestly, was treated like SH*T. We made reservations ahead of time. I asked if the restaurant was child friendly, which I was told, of course. When we got there, the food was sub par Italian cuisine, and I was told by the OWNER, that maybe I shouldnt have brought my child, who was behaving spectacularly. I couldnt believe it! I was so offended that I told the manager, who went on to tell me that the owner was an old kook, and not to pay attention to him. Overall, food stinks, wait staff and restaurant manager are EXCELLENT, but the owner S*CKS, and I wouldnt bother going there. Take the cab ride to Little Italy and get a real meal.
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huffy1823
December 30, 2008
Great Italian at very reasonable prices. A friend and I dined here and split one platter as well as a bottle of wine and we left with money in our pockets as well as leftovers! Can't ask for much more in this expensive city!
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December 30, 2008
My husband and I ate here recently. We figured it might be good since it was fairly busy for a weeknight but apparently this place is a hot spot for tourists. I don't see this place having a lot of return customers. We ordered a house red, which was hands-down the worst wine I've ever had. We noshed on mediocre bread and watery olive oil for another 40 minutes until our appetizer arrived, which consisted of bland stuffed mushrooms swimming in butter. Another 20 minutes later, our chicken & shrimp dinner arrived. The chicken was overcooked and the shrimp was not fresh. It had a fishy, overcooked, previously frozen taste. I would place my bets that our entire meal was microwaved and then covered in buttery sauces. We will never return and will not recommend it to anyone.
read full reviewThe Details on Tony Di Napoli Restaurant
What to Drink:
The house sangria is available by the glass or pitcher. In addition, there's a short list of decently priced wines.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Food Delivery
