Acappella

06/20/06

Dynamite

by jrock10 at Citysearch

Drove in all the way from Long Island. The decor is OK but the food is absolutely awesome. Do not go here if you are cheap or expect to spend less than $150 for dinner for two. The homemade Grapa tasted like gasoline but I guess some people like that. Otherwise, one of the best Italian restaurants around.

• Pros: food is awesome
• Cons: pricey

05/08/06

WoW The best food I ever had

by kilombo at Citysearch

You have to try it to believe it. The decor, food, attention, wine, and presentation makes this restaurant a MUST.

04/18/06

BEST NYC RESTAURANT!!

by dr_megan at Citysearch

I've been to Nobu, Le Bernardin, Jean Georges, Daniel, Spice Market and a hundred other restaurants in NYC. This restaurant is the best. High end. Sophisticated. Wonderful food - they will peel your lobster for you so you don't have to lift a finger. World Class wine. And the waiters are the best I have ever seen. They will either do 'flawlessly senior and invisible' or 'movie-star charismatic entertainment, Tony Soprano style', whatever you want. It really should be Zagat No 1.

• Pros: Best NYC restaurant
• Cons: None, Flawless

01/17/06

BEST IN CITY

by ekimmel at Citysearch

The only negative reviews about this restaurant are from cheap people. If you want cheap food dont go here. But, if you wish to dine nicely, you will be forever hooked with this place. Best in city.

• Pros: Excellent food, Excellent staff, Excellent ambiance
• Cons: cheap people complain

01/21/05

TriBeCa Treat!

by tcmtz3 at Citysearch

Fantastic atmosphere, delicious Northern Italian cuisine, and the homemade grappa is "perfecto". Wait staff make for a memorable experience (you've got to hear them sing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"). All in all a wonderful -- albeit pricey -- experience. And the pannetones at Christmastime add the perfect "final touch". WARNING -- it can get to be a bit noisy, especially with the vaulted ceiling.

• Pros: ambience, wait staff, specialties
• Cons: , sometimes noisy

05/19/03

Hiding prices

by gigabyte_us at Citysearch

Food excellent but very expensive. The most disturbing part is how they try to hide the prices and try to take advantage of you. They first present the menu verbally hoping that you will not request menus and then provide a menu on request with prices penciled in. When its time for dessert, they don't provide dessert menus and once again present it verbally. On the bill, dessert prices came on the bill as only a total lump sum. I needed to ask them to break it down. The desserts were very good and the price equally impressive. A Strawberry flambe for 2 is $36. Tirami Su is $10 each. Regular coffee is approximately $4.

02/26/03

Acappella Please!

by loves_2_dine at Citysearch

By far THE best Itlaian food in Manhatten. It's a special restaurant and the perfect date place. It's also great with family and friends. They serve you app's before you even order so beware and pace yourself. Love the Sea bass with a light caper and tomate sauce! Very nice bar and the most beautiful decor. Very dim and sexy! Can't wait to go back.

• Pros: Food, Ambiance, Romantic

02/26/03

Fun and Romantic

by dmherman at Citysearch

If you enjoy fine dining and good Italian food and want to impress a girl, bring her here. I looked in Zagat for something in Tribeca and boldly took a stab at this place. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The extemely friendly staff waited on us hand and foot (they don't even give you a menu they read it to you). The portabello mushroom apatizer was amazing, the pasta dishes were quite delectable and I strongly recommend the banna flambe desert (cooked right at your table). Overall it was a great time and the food wasn't the best italian I've had, but it's good enough to keep coming back. For 2 people with drinks, appatizer, entree and desert it was $350.00 (Includes Tip)

• Pros: Fun, Romantic, Great Service
• Cons: Expensive

02/16/03

All show, no substance

by bites_advice at Citysearch

Vistied with a party of six on a Sat night. Place is lovely to look at, nice bar, high ceilings. We sat down and immediately waiters danced around us with niblets of cheese, zucchini and other so-so goodies, which was a nice touch. However the rest of the evening was marred by inconsistent dishes and one obnoxious waiter. When grilled meats are pepared tableside the place fills with so much smoke you need a gas mask. Again, all show. Wine list is overpriced with only a few bottles under $100. Basically this place is a wanna-be Il Mulino and falls woefully short. Go to Il Giglio one block south on Warren for a better experience.

• Pros: Nice space
• Cons: Smoky dining room, Rude waiter, So-so food for $$$$

12/23/02

Graaaaaaaaaaapaaaaa

by apaterson at Citysearch

Excellent food - the rack of lamb is to die for.

• Pros: Food, Preparation
• Cons: Very expensive