Locanda Verde Reviews

I'm on vacation for a few days in New York, and I decided to go to this restaurant that had good reviews.
We ordered Pasta (Ravioli) and it was almost raw and tasteless, the truth for being an Italian restaurant, if you can't cook a simple ravioli well better dedicate yourself to something else. My partner ate a duck, very delicious, the waitress at first brought it to him raw, nor did he ask us the cooking point (something basic) but immediately the manager noticed and cooked it more.
I give it 3 stars and not 1 only because the manager was concerned about offering us another dish (due to the poor and poor quality of the ravioli) and they gave us tea and dessert.

In summary, the best thing about the restaurant was how the manager resolved the bad time.

Excellent atmosphere, exquisite food. Impeccable attention. To return!!!!

The ricotta, duck sausage pasta, and desserts are unbelievably good. Other dishes, however, lacked flavor. The service was mediocre, at best, with no offers of Parmesan, or cracked pepper, or second beverages for anyone at the table.

For the price point and wait, I was surprised at the lack of service. The food was often bought to us already luke warm, and again - really missed any sort of special touch you d expect from a place at this price point / with this kind waitlist and reputation.

Always a lovely time here- as others have said- it s upscale without being pretentious. The food is delicious and the focaccia bread they serve is to die for. Would definitely recommend. I also highly suggest visiting the hotel spa- Shibui.

From the continuously opening door, the draft of cold air bellowing in, and the propensity of the ever so charming employees to get wine flowing long before food arrives; but the evening becomes magical relatively soon. The food is wonderful, the servers are simply delightful, and the selection of wines is comprehensive and fair.

Good ambience and bar, haven't dine at table yet, bar food is delicious. ..toilets are spotless. ..

Brunch at Locanda Verde is just lovely. Food is amazingly good and the ambiance is always great. Outdoor tables are set up nicely with hand sanitizers and they check temperatures before seating.

The food here is incredible. Sometimes I feel like you need to know someone to be treated nicely, but that could be the product f how busy they are. The chicken is amazing...you could spend an entire afternoon eating their bread and drinking their bloody marys. The orrechiette is also very impressive. Finally, an absolute must is the ricotta with truffle honey.

Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Modern rustic decor and fresh, expertly prepared food. Whoopie pies are so good - save room for dessert! Connected to the best hotel in NYC so you can't go wrong.

Excellent brunch, recommend the sheep's milk ricotta cheese with honey, and the wagyu beef carpaccio.

Great prices for great food, friendly service and consistancy, very clean.

Usually Locanda is fully booked, but we were in the area so walked in to see if there were any cancellation. They were super accommodating and were able to find us a table for 4 in less than 20 mins.
The food is amazing, service is fantastic, and such a beautiful venue. Definitely one of our favorites in NYC!

Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. Warm spot in the Greenwich Hotel from Bobby De Niro. Earthy brown and green color scheme with vintage cookbooks on the More

Traveled from Atlanta GA. THIS is what I expected for excellent Italian food. Beyond the food the espresso is art and stimulates the senses.

Food and drinks were so tasty. It was a great place to spend NYE dinner. I love the service and how friendly everyone was. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to spend a special night!!

Very good food and very friendly staff !!!! Highly recommended!.

Poor service. Very noisy. Terrible wine list. Food good, not great. Poorly plated and portions are small.

Food is outstanding. The beet salad is fresh and bursting with flavor, and the portion is good for two people to share before the mains. I got the rigatoni with white veal bolognese it was divine. The veal was rich, the sauce was oozing oil and decadence. I ate about half to two-thirds of it, and I was full and happy.

i have to agree with the majority of reviews here, the food is better than 22. maybe people that like huge portions are haters, but those folks probably don't fit into the small spaces that this place has in spades, from the cramped bar area to the bistro chairs to the packed in tables. on the bright side you get to rub more than elbows with the fabu-ratti that fill the place. decor is disney meets bistro, but at least it's clean.

Nice vibe and pleasantly designed decor. Tried the hangar steak and the eggplant sandwich and was thoroughly disappointed by both. Not that they were bad, but it wasnt great which is what i would have expected after all the hype that surrounded this place, not to mention the $$$. Certainly won't be returning to this place.

I m visiting from Chicago and unfortunately I was served undercooked bloody chicken. The plate was nonchalantly taken away, the meal was removed from my bill and my boyfriend paid for the remainder of the bill. That was unacceptable and something I ve never experienced at any restaurant and I just feel there should have been greater accommodations for such a horrible mistake.

Good service, food is ok but those seats are the worst and so uncomfortable.

This is one of my wife's and I favorite restaurant in Tribeca, especially before kids. My family just had dinner at Locanda Verde last night with our two toddlers and the food, service and attention continue to be excellent in these unprecedented times. We had two pastas (the truffle pasta special, the lamb ragu, steak and brussel sprouts. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake tart. Our girls can't wait to go back!

This is the best restaurant I ve been to in NYC. It can be for a casual date or party. The pasta is homemade and created for deliciousness in each bite. Exquisite menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don t get me started on the fresh focaccia bread.

Fabulous food, but the smallest portions in New York. If you don't have an apetite and what a great meal, it's the place to go.

I was exceptionally disappointed with the lack of professional service for breakfast this morning. In the past we have had excellent service and food. This morning, not only could we not get our coffee, but the servers dropped the food, never cleared the table, never inquired how the meal was and failed to even bring a plate for the ricotta.

A great place to go. Great service and all... Just one little problem "there is no free wifi"

Awesome meal. Service was attentive and friendly. The pasta dishes were perfect. Highly recommended.

This restaurant is great serving contemporary Italian food. Staffs are friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the food on the menu. Atmosphere is cool and chill. I recommend trying anything on the menu but you definitely should try the sheep milk ricotta, rich, creamy and tasty. Overall great concept and good food

Absolutely dreadful service. So aggressive and not at all welcoming. But at the same time the food was incredible. I feel so torn! Definitely worth the visit

Excellent food and service. Also a really great menu for Brunch!

From now on one of my favorite address in NYC. Every New Yorker knows this restaurant as "the De Niro's restaurant." The artwork on the wall is his. The food is stunning, especially the *Grandmother ravioli*. You cannot really go wrong with any item on the menu. The atmosphere is intimate. The staff is slightly annoying (too many questions too frequently) except the sommelier who is exceptional. The wine list is rich and diverse, all with Italian wines.

Great place for dining. Atmosphere was nice and the staff was fast and helpful. I like the service and amazed by the delicious food.

Excellent. Great atmosphere, location and food. A bit pricey but consistent for Nee York.

Very good,one of the best pasta I ever had!!Pizza bread and cold pressed juice is very good as well.Should eat here at least once before you die.

A delicious, albeit a splurge, meal is a given here for either brunch or dinner. Specializing in Italian favorites, you'll go back and forth between five different delectable dishes before finally settling on your order. You can't go wrong with any of the pastas. I recommend going with a few people so that you can try a number of different entrees and apps. Definitely a special occasion restaurant, and a good one to take the parents when they come to town.

This is one of our "stand by" restaurants when we want to eat something without prior planning or research. Located in De Niro's hip Greenwich Hotel, Locanda Verde's executive chef, Andrew Carmellini, is almost as famous as De Niro. Dark, rustic elegance is the interior's theme, and we always sit at the large bar. Servers are "continental," with accents compelling you to imagine some chi chi sophisticated place. (They're probably from Bulgaria!)
Food is always very good, if not excellent. Pastas are al dente, with just the correct amount of sauce. There's a "wash" of sauce, not a drowning. Salt Lake City restauranteurs take note!
Wine lists are filled with excellent Italian bottles and tastings. My Fiano was elegant and crisp. Locanda Verde isn't cheap. Our meal, consisting of one meatball slider appetizer, two pastas, one glass of wine and a coca cola, came to $95.00. Hey, it's NYC, and we were in Tribeca. Wadda ya expect!

Elegant enviornment, exceptional service, heartwarming food.

The food is fantastic - the environment is very "energetic".

Wonderful 'up' atmosphere..Fabulous food. Mezze Rigatoni was scrumptious..

Great food and ambient! Capuccino was a little weak though for the price

Great location, fantastic service, but mediocre-at-best food served in small portions at Nikki Beach prices...I wouldn't avoid, but would make sure the restaurant fits what you're looking for (excellent food not being something you're looking for)

One of our favorite places to eat in the city. Prices aren't too high, location is great, and the look of the place and good food makes are we go here at least a few times a year. When ooking for a nice night out, this is on our short list.

I was recommended to have dinner here, by my tattoo artist, after my session at her private studio nearby. I am happy that I decided to check it out because I had a lovely experience. The food was delicious and the staff was very accommodating. I am looking forward on visiting again when I am in the area.

Veal rigatoni was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten.

Absolutely delicious pasta with great service and perfectly sized portions.

beautiful restaurant and good food/drinks. spot celebs and generally attractive people all the time.

Some excellent food. Lovely wine list: our Barolo Cavallotto 2012 was super. Waitress was friendly and informative enough...tables a little too close together so out was just too loud only real complaint. Special truffle selections quite appetizing.

The food is amazing here and the service is out of this world good. They have an excellent menu selection and desserts are amazing.

Food extremely underwhelming.

Also, a lot of these reviews seem bogus.

Good place, table bit small but right food and warm welcome

This place is usually consistent but this Saturday my meal was mediocre at best. We did have the last open reservation slot of the night but that doesn't justify servers checking their watch as you order or food being not meeting usual expectations. If that is the case, don't accept late reservations.

Awesome italian food! Very classic and traditional tasting with a twist of luxury and elegance. It was a wonderful experience. I came with friends and family and had a great time.

One of my favorite places in NY. Excellent food, great wine selection, really good service, good vibe. Scallops are probably the best in town.

I am a loyal customer. Yesterday, I had breakfast and two things were poor. The waiter was not helpful about the menu or our requests. And equally important, I ask for my omelette to be done soft. And I said it more than once so it would be right.
Unfortunately, it was far from soft. It was well done.
Not something I wanted nor enjoyed.
I hope this feedback is constructive.
Fred

We enjoyed the food, good variety, very well presented and testable. Great wine list with good selection of Italian wine. Ambient dinamica especially if you eat at the bar. To try!

So I have been here a lot.. and nothing was up to standard tonight. The wine list was the only sort of good thing. My seat had a massive tear in it. The food was meh. it was a real let down :(

Still going strong, we had a terrific dinner with friends in from CA. The bread basket was terrific focaccia with a crisp, salty cheese and herb coating. Spectacularly good edge-reduction! Starters of the large salad with crisp fried sopressata wafers with a crumbly goat cheese dressing was refreshing and inventive. The octopus grilled with potatoes and veggies was an unusual Italian style seafood app. We went with the garlic chicken for two and a whole dorado. The chicken was AMAZING. The only chicken I ve had to match this is Rotisserie Georgette at twice the price. It is rich, juicy, garlicky, salty, herbal, crusty... just spectacularly good. This is more a French prep than Italian, but unquestionably one of the top chicken dishes in NYC. Elemental and satisfying. Cocktails were superb and expertly prepared...their gimlet, which I am something of an expert on, was awesome. They clearly squeeze fresh lime juice, add some gentle sweetness to it with a bit of simple syrup, and it comes together as the ideal gimlet you imagine if you love this basic drink. Tart, sweet, crisp, alcoholic but not overwhelming. A+++.

Service was excellent but not intrusive. Wine service was patient..healthy samples of by the glass selections to be sure you get what you want and pair properly.

No rushing us out of the lively, packed room that is not too loud, and a bill that reflects a top NY trattoria, set in a cool, comfortable room whose decor is hip, modern yet traditional... LV has not slacked off after years of success. This is not the most authentic Italian by any means, but it is a really terrific, fun meal. The bill was $100 pp, including six cocktails, six glasses of wine, but no desert. I do not consider that excessive for NYC. We left an $80tip which was well earned/. Well done!

One of the best restaurants in the city. I've eaten here too many times to count and also had my wedding here. The food is second to none, the cocktails are great and they have a fantastic wine selection. Try anything and you'll love it from appetizers to desserts you won't be disappointed

Great food and service. I usually visit when in NYC.

The space is beautiful, the energy is great and the staff is wonderful. The food (at brunch) was average. Nothing on the table was either great or horrible...just unremarkable.

OK food. OK service. Expensive.

Been in many, many NYC restaurants, but don t understand what the hype is all about.

Great service. We loved the food and the place was filled with balloons tastefully for everyone to celebrate new year s eve!

Went there with parents for brunch. The front of house staff is so nice and awesome! Food is pretty great - ricotta waffles, lamb pappardelle were standouts. Would return for dinner or another brunch!

Food, atmosphere and service all on point. Pasta is made on premises. Must try the meatballs.

The food was great, the staff was extremely friendly. The atmosphere or ambiance was very homey, nice and clean, and a bit elegant.

It's just damn good food, in a damn beautiful space. When it was Ago (first restaurant in the space) - it was terrible. Awful. So, it was incredibly surprising to go back and try again. It's amazing. The only thing that sucks is that it's popular, so be prepared to wait for a table. Put down your name and go across the street to Smith & Mills (no markings) for a drink.

Overpriced. Overhyped. The fish was so dry and overcooked I could barely swallow it. The rest of the meal was fine. Service was good.

Came here for lunch. Reception asks if I have a reservation, I say no.. He gives a look to the other receptionist, who looks around the room with quite a few empty tables, but says... It'll be 5 min.... This gig used to work several years ago, now it's just plain rude... 2 stars off just for that!!!
Ordered the eggplant sandwich which was good, but the chickpeas on the side were undercooked. Ricotta with toast was flavorful. I really liked their spinach.
Overall, plenty of other great places in the happening TriBeCa with better attitude!

Came here for a late breakfast during our NYC vacation, due to my wife having pinned it on Pinterest. I had the hazlenut-crusted french toast, and she had the lemon curd blueberry pancakes.

We asked for water with lemon, and were offered the choice of bottled water or "icewater". We chose icewater. It came with... no ice. Room temperature, even! That's very European, so.maybe they were going for authenticity? We asked for some ice, and it was of course brought to us immediately. It all melted rapidly in our watercups.

The food was tasty. Only two slices of french toast, on fancy rye bread, with cherries and nuts. Rather small portions, and there was nothing else, no bacon, etc... I guess in these fancier places it's all about delicate balance of flavors and visual appeal. Or somesuch. I probably am not cultured enough to love this place. But you probably will!

Perfect spot for a night out. I loved that it was dressy, yet not pretentious. Don't miss the sheep's milk rictotta crostini, fried artichokes, and the scallops. Amazing.