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A photo of Sempre Oggi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1237)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 91 times today
My husband and I celebrated my birthday here and it was absolutely perfect! At 8:15 on a Saturday, the restaurant was busy and lively and we got a terrific table in the area between the bar and the back dining room - we felt part of the energy of the bar without it being chaotic. The food was delicious. We started with focaccia (you can order a smaller order, which was appreciated since there were only two of us), arancini (my husband said they were the best he ever had - they are usually the size of softballs and dried out but these were small and perfectly cheesy with a delicious cream sauce), and the radicchio salad. For mains, my husband had the rigatoni all'amatriciana and I had the duck pappardelle. Both were fantastic and for dessert we had the ricotta cheesecake. The service was excellent (thank you, Raiza!) and every person we interacted with was friendly and warm. Earlier in the day we received a text asking for the name of the birthday celebrant and our menus had a personalized birthday message printed on them which they packed up in a gift bag for us to take home. They also brought us a complementary prosecco toast! They truly made us feel so special from the moment we walked in. It was a perfect evening and we are already planning to try to get a reservation for New Year's Eve.
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4.8
Exceptional(2860)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 84 times today
We felt like we had been transported to Italy — the setting, the food and my brother’s birthday celebration were all so authentic!
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4.5
Awesome(82)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Harlem
Booked 3 times today
The restaurant is a small local place with very good food and great service. It suffers from the NY syndrome of scaffolding outside currently, but that helped forestall the possibility of rain spoiling our outdoor seating. The waitstaff was attentive & accommodating. We enjoyed our food greatly and thought it well made & tasty. My seafood pasta was excellent. Recommended if in the area of Harlem. It is a bit noisy, but not so much as to detract from the overall experience. Now if it had only stocked the NA Peroni...
A photo of Trattoria iL Gusto Wine Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(598)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 11 times today
Delicious food , friendly and attentive service. I enjoyed a special consisting of chicken stuffed with prosciutto and other delightful ingredients, and my guest enjoyed lasagna. We both enjoyed a special dessert of apple crumb with vanilla ice cream. Outstanding meal!
A photo of San Babila restaurant
4.5
Awesome(100)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 12 times today
Food and service was really GOOD. The space was very nice and classy.
A photo of Il Postino restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(1263)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Midtown East
Booked 8 times today
Just absolutely wonderful food and the service is impeccable Could not recommend more highly.
A photo of Siena Cafe restaurant
4.4
Awesome(769)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 26 times today
I always enjoy going to the Siena Cafe. Peter the bartender always makes it a fun experience
A photo of IL Carino Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(296)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 1 time today
Wonderful service and food. We loved the pasta and chicken.
A photo of Mozzarella & Vino restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(858)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Midtown West
Booked 9 times today
So glad this restaurant reopened and we finally had a chance to visit again. (Last time was pre-Covid.) Food was so good, good value, plus more relaxed, than Il Gattopardo, it’s “sister” restaurant nearby - also an excellent experience. We had lots of time to talk, did not feel rushed, the service was exceptional. Our friend remarked on how nice it was that the tables were not too close together. We look forward to returning.
A photo of Roberto's Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1358)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Belmont
Booked 8 times today
We dined at Roberto’s for the first time, actually our first time on Arthur Ave. we are Italian and eat at fine restaurants all the time, all over the world. Our experience at Roberto’s was one of the best ever. From ambiance to cocktails to service to excellent food and wine, it was perfect. Each food selection was seasoned and cooked to perfection with the freshest of ingredients. While getting to Arthur Ave for us is quite the hike, it was worth it and I am thinking about when I can go back. The valet service rounds out the perfect dining experience.

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  • Barbara
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We dined at Roberto’s for the first time, actually our first time on Arthur Ave. we are Italian and eat at fine restaurants all the time, all over the world. Our experience at Roberto’s was one of the best ever. From ambiance to cocktails to service to excellent food and wine, it was perfect. Each food selection was seasoned and cooked to perfection with the freshest of ingredients. While getting to Arthur Ave for us is quite the hike, it was worth it and I am thinking about when I can go back. The valet service rounds out the perfect dining experience.
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    Roberto's Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Belmont
    •
    4.7
  • NancyGold
    New York City •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent lunch. Delicious as always. Terrific menu. Impeccable service. Wonderful way to enjoy an afternoon.
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    Villa Amalfi$$$$• Italian• Cliffside Park
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    4.5
  • RandyGold
    2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    I always enjoy going to the Siena Cafe. Peter the bartender always makes it a fun experience
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    Siena Cafe$$$$• Italian• Upper East Side
    •
    4.4
  • KennethGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 23, 2026
    Wonderful as always with rich sauces and good ambience. Will come back again like we always do on our trips to the Bronx.
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    Frankie's Restaurant Arthur Ave.$$$$• Italian• Belmont
    •
    4.8
  • JamesGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •41 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2026
    The restaurant is a small local place with very good food and great service. It suffers from the NY syndrome of scaffolding outside currently, but that helped forestall the possibility of rain spoiling our outdoor seating. The waitstaff was attentive & accommodating. We enjoyed our food greatly and thought it well made & tasty. My seafood pasta was excellent. Recommended if in the area of Harlem. It is a bit noisy, but not so much as to detract from the overall experience. Now if it had only stocked the NA Peroni...
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    L' Artista$$$$• Italian• Harlem
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    4.5
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