Lattanzi Ristorante

A handsome theater-district institution offering terrific pastas and an interesting Italian-Jewish menu.

(212) 315-0980

361 W 46th St (Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036 40.7605 -73.9897

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

LATTANZINYC.COM

Years in business

Established in 1985

Hours:

Monday & Sunday

11:30am to 11:00pm

Tuesday to Saturday

11:30am to 11:30pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 11.03.11

Category:

Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

Editor's Tips

Email Business

What People Are Saying About Lattanzi Ristorante

The Owner

Lattanzi Ristorante

Owner

Lattanzi is an elegant-rustic, family owned Italizn restaurant in the heart of Broadway since 1984. Newly renovated, it consists of a skylight patio with open garden, four dining rooms divided between two floors, a bar area at street level and a terrace on the upper floor. This restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine including salads, pastas, soups and more.

Provided by CityGrid

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – Neatly tucked into 46th Street's Restaurant Row, Lattanzi walks a nice line between comfortable and ornate, with flowers, candles and white tablecloths complementing exposed brick and handsome architectural photographs. The two-room restaurant is well-attended every night, with a mostly middle-aged clientele of theatergoers. – – The Food – Pre-theater and at lunch, the menu is sturdy, delicious Italian. Wonderful homemade pastas, such as the fettuccine with a meat ragu, arrive in large portions, though the sizing of the other entrees can be small. At 8pm,…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Online reservations are availalbe through email. For parties more than four, a credit card is required.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The warm cozy and classy decor wowed us when we stepped into the restaurant, and friendly service further raised our expectation, but alas did the dishes come as a disappointment.”
  2. “They have a very large restaurant that has a nice romantic setting and the food was cooked perfectly, tasted great and a nice size portion.”
  3. “Lattanzi is very cozy, but the service was distracted and the food was ordinary Ital-American and EXTREMELY expensive.”
  4. “Rustic and romantic decor together with a courteous staff and attentive service accompany the exquisite authentic roman cuisine.”
  5. “As my parents said Lattanzi it's a beautiful ,cozy restaurant”
  6. “The ambiance is beautiful!”
  7. “The atmosphere is very cozy and italian.”
  8. “It is very cozy and makes for a very romantic dinner.”
  9. “By that time, the pre-theater crowd will have left, and you will be able to calmly enjoy the warm and comfortable atmosphere and really great food without the pre-theater rush.”
  10. “also liked the atmosphere very much.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is fabulous but make room for dessert and try the Napoleon.”
  2. “had no idea there were specials until I left, I dropped a fork as our waiter walked by and he just looked at it without offering me a new one, no mention of dessert before giving us the bill, and I was told there was no more fresh parmesan for my pasta ”
  3. “had fresh strawberries and cognac and my boyfriend had the chocolate mousse and a sambuca with coffee.”
  4. “I've never tasted such an exquisite dessert.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The have the highest quality of ingredients that makes for fresh cocktails.”
  2. “love the little bar in the back of their restaurant.”
  3. “had fresh strawberries and cognac and my boyfriend had the chocolate mousse and a sambuca with coffee.”
food quality
91.89000129699707% positive
  1. “artichokes, yes, three roasted quarter hearts were tasty for $8.”
  2. “.. because of the staff and the food is wonderful.”
  3. “theatre. Food is always excellent, I have yet to be disappointed in a meal here.”
  4. “By that time, the pre-theater crowd will have left, and you will be able to calmly enjoy the warm and comfortable atmosphere and really great food without the pre-theater rush.”
  5. “recommend it to anyone longing for perfect Italian food.”
  6. “Theatre crowd favorite, however; most people don't know it's the true secret - great service and great food AFTER everyone has gone to the shows.”
  7. “had no idea there were specials until I left, I dropped a fork as our waiter walked by and he just looked at it without offering me a new one, no mention of dessert before giving us the bill, and I was told there was no more fresh parmesan for my pasta ”
  8. “Those who do not love this reataurant do not know real Italian food.”
  9. “We had some hard to please eaters on the guest list, but the staff patiently recommended and explained dishes, and everyone had a wonderful time.”
  10. “They have a very large restaurant that has a nice romantic setting and the food was cooked perfectly, tasted great and a nice size portion.”
  11. “Another dish (cant even remember exactly what it was, with tomato sauce) had pasta cooked only halfway and the sauce short of the rich flavors Italian cuisine calls for.”
  12. “Rustic and romantic decor together with a courteous staff and attentive service accompany the exquisite authentic roman cuisine.”
  13. “had fresh strawberries and cognac and my boyfriend had the chocolate mousse and a sambuca with coffee.”
  14. “The chicken was bland, and the pasta flavorful only after burying it in 5 layers of parmesan.”
  15. “highly reccomend you to eat the artichokes or the bucatini alla Matriciana which are delightful tasty and authentic.”
  16. “the chicken dishes were very good, the veal valdestona was slightly better than average, and the zababaglione was only fair.”
  17. “Aside from the almost offensive service, the food was mediocre at best.”
  18. “must go to if you love real Italian food.”
  19. “My favorite choices are the carciofi alla giudea, (the restaurant's signature dish) and then bucatini alla amatriciana which you will definetively want to have again should you go back, and the simple fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil, and last but n”
  20. “The food was very good and the portions were perfect.”
  21. “have been going for years for many different occasions, and still i think the food is as authentic as roman cuisine gets.”
  22. “artichokes, red snapper, veal chop with mushrooms, fettuccini and other dishes, some vegetarian- was fantastic.”
  23. “The warm cozy and classy decor wowed us when we stepped into the restaurant, and friendly service further raised our expectation, but alas did the dishes come as a disappointment.”
  24. “great food.”
  25. “awful customer service + mediocre food = 2 thumbs down”
  26. “don't have strong opinions on the food one way or the other -- it was ok, not amazing, but then again we ordered very standard dishes.”
  27. “Lattanzi is very cozy, but the service was distracted and the food was ordinary Ital-American and EXTREMELY expensive.”
  28. “The service is always impeccable, and the food has been consistantly delectable.”
  29. “good food bad impression”
  30. “The food was served hot, great taste, and nice presentation.”
  31. “Been there a couple of times when going to a play in MIdtown, Could be in a n out fast or could take your time and really enjoy the meal.”
  32. “The have the highest quality of ingredients that makes for fresh cocktails.”
  33. “Funny because I am from Italy and the food is fantastic and the most of the staff speaks very well italian.”
  34. “veal dish with fresh mozarella was fine but of no great merit.”
  35. “asked the waiter for the house specialty ,so he send us an appetizer combination of delightful homemade mozarella and tomato, artichokes, asparagus and mushroom follow by a sampler of homemade pastas.”
  36. “The food was amazing and the wait staff very attentive and approachable, just really nice.”
  37. “The food is fabulous but make room for dessert and try the Napoleon.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “My favorite choices are the carciofi alla giudea, (the restaurant's signature dish) and then bucatini alla amatriciana which you will definetively want to have again should you go back, and the simple fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil, and last but n”
overall
87.5% positive
  1. “The great thing about New York is that with every bad restaurant, there is another great place around the corner.”
  2. “times, since we believed it was one of the best restaurants on restaurant row.”
  3. “My favorite choices are the carciofi alla giudea, (the restaurant's signature dish) and then bucatini alla amatriciana which you will definetively want to have again should you go back, and the simple fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil, and last but n”
  4. “My mother, sisters and I were looking for a nice restaurant in the theater district before seeing Mary Poppins (which was awesome!)”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “My favorite choices are the carciofi alla giudea, (the restaurant's signature dish) and then bucatini alla amatriciana which you will definetively want to have again should you go back, and the simple fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil, and last but n”
  2. “Lattanzi is a wonderful restaurant and I will definitely be back!”
  3. “have recommended this restaurant to many, and none have come back dissatified.”
service
86.96000099182129% positive
  1. “The service is always impeccable, and the food has been consistantly delectable.”
  2. “The quality of service is superb.”
  3. “We had some hard to please eaters on the guest list, but the staff patiently recommended and explained dishes, and everyone had a wonderful time.”
  4. “The service is great, and the price is reasonable.”
  5. “The service was excellent, very attentive and on top of every detail.”
  6. “Everyone is so friendly.”
  7. “The only reason we heard the dinner specials was thanks to a more attentive waiter a few tables away from us.”
  8. “Maybe it was just me -- there are plenty of people submitting reviews here that seemed to have a great experience.”
  9. “Lattanzi is very cozy, but the service was distracted and the food was ordinary Ital-American and EXTREMELY expensive.”
  10. “Rustic and romantic decor together with a courteous staff and attentive service accompany the exquisite authentic roman cuisine.”
  11. “The warm cozy and classy decor wowed us when we stepped into the restaurant, and friendly service further raised our expectation, but alas did the dishes come as a disappointment.”
  12. “Funny because I am from Italy and the food is fantastic and the most of the staff speaks very well italian.”
  13. “Theatre crowd favorite, however; most people don't know it's the true secret - great service and great food AFTER everyone has gone to the shows.”
  14. “expect that the poor service was a sign of poor supervision by the maitre d'.”
  15. “had no idea there were specials until I left, I dropped a fork as our waiter walked by and he just looked at it without offering me a new one, no mention of dessert before giving us the bill, and I was told there was no more fresh parmesan for my pasta ”
  16. “asked the waiter for the house specialty ,so he send us an appetizer combination of delightful homemade mozarella and tomato, artichokes, asparagus and mushroom follow by a sampler of homemade pastas.”
  17. “The restaurant was prompt in seating us and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive.”
  18. “Aside from the almost offensive service, the food was mediocre at best.”
  19. “awful customer service + mediocre food = 2 thumbs down”
  20. “.. because of the staff and the food is wonderful.”
  21. “The service was warm, informative and really good-natured.”
  22. “It is a lot more quieter and the staff is more attentive.”
  23. “The food was amazing and the wait staff very attentive and approachable, just really nice.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The food was very good and the portions were perfect.”
  2. “The party was everything we wanted it to be and while not inexpensive, definitely worth it and a great experience.”
  3. “The service is great, and the price is reasonable.”
  4. “Lattanzi is very cozy, but the service was distracted and the food was ordinary Ital-American and EXTREMELY expensive.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “had been lloking and searching for this restaurant for a long time, but a colleague at work finally told me the secret of this beautiful hidden place.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/26/11

One of my favorite Italian Resturant right now.

by candies23 at Citysearch

My experience at Lattanzi Restaurant was one of the best so far.Thsi family/owned restaurant is very personable.The atmosphere is cozy and warm.

My waiter are amazingly attentive and accomodating.The food especially the Jewish artichokes and handmade pasta dishes is so delicious.

Matzoh bread is to die for!!

Great place to dine with your family if you want to eat authentic Italian food.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/05/11

Avoid this place

by Eire32 at Citysearch

the worst excuse for italian food i have ever had inflicted on me.....and the exhorbitant prices add insult to injury. the pasta was rubbery and bland. and the sauce that was supposed to come with it was apparently fictitious.you will find better quality "italian" food in a can of chef boyardee.

do not waste your time and effort in going to "eat" at this disaster of culinary talent or lack thereof. if only they had a flaming dish on the menu....i would have ordered it and hoped the flames would have engulfed the entire surroundings, thereby saving other unfortunate souls from this swill.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/10

Like one of the Family...

by redonthehead2 at Citysearch

I love this place and I love the staff and I don't say that lightly. This is a family owned/run restaurant which extends that familiarity and acceptance to its customers. I come once a week religiously and have the most amazing dinner and wine.

The first time I came here I was flirted with shamelessly and looked after and attended to like a famous person and that was with Judge Judy sitting two tables down....that hasn't changed. Judge Judy takes turns with David Mamet and the cast of Saturday NIght Live and a few other famous faces I've give a second glance too, but they still treat everyone with the same jovial smiles, twinkles in the eyes and willingness to bend over backwards and make your experiences unforgettable.

I come every week and sometimes more often if I'm in the city. I enjoy eating this food. Muwa! It's amazing!

Some of my favorites:

Jewish style artichokes

The spinach gnocchi

Chicken Paillard (my favorite) with a side of Veggies (yum yum!)

The chocolate Mousse! - with xtra strawberries!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/06/09

Excellent Italian

by Brash01 at Citysearch

We had dinner for six people before seeing Memphis, we were running a little late for our reservation, yet they held our table on a busy Friday night. We let the waiter know we were going to a show so we wanted to order within a few minutes of arriving. The service was excellent, very attentive and on top of every detail. We ordered off the pre-theater dinner menu which provided lots of variety. The food was served hot, great taste, and nice presentation. You will enjoy your dinner!

  • Pros: affordable and great food and service
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/26/09

amazing

by jenkin at Citysearch

I had dinner at last Saturday. The food was amazing and the wait staff very attentive and approachable, just really nice. I also liked the atmosphere very much. We were seated on time and it was very romantic . It is amazing how the cooks can make pasta taste that great! This place is definitely worth waiting for! And it won't even cost you a fortune. The best Italian in town. Just amazing!

  • Pros: food,service

The Details on Lattanzi Ristorante

Place Categories:

  • really great delighted food
  • great service
  • beautiful cozy restaurant
  • more attentive wait staff
  • comfortable atmosphere
  • great experience
  • mediocre food
  • beautiful hidden place
  • warm classy decor
  • enjoy dinner
  • very cozy lattanzi
  • love real italian food
  • authentic bucatini alla matriciana
  • bad roman restaurant
  • flavorful asparagus
  • delightful homemade mozarella
  • flavorful pasta
  • authentic roman cuisine
  • fresh mozzarella
  • favorite theatre
  • really enjoy meal
  • best white clam
  • great taste
  • authentic artichokes
  • nice romantic setting

Message from Lattanzi Ristorante

  • Outdoor Dining
  • Theatre District
  • Private Rooms

Lattanzi is an elegant-rustic, family owned Italizn restaurant in the heart of Broadway since 1984. Newly renovated, it consists of a skylight patio with open garden, four dining rooms divided between two floors, a bar area at street level and a terrace on the upper floor.

This restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine including salads, pastas, soups and more.

Lattanzi Ristorante