La Rina

Phenomenal pasta, the best I’ve had in New York. The setting was gorgeous on the back patio and the service was very wonderful with the incredible executive chef Sylvia, stopping by our table to say hey to friends of ours who knew her. We were blown away with this pasta and my dear friends at La Spiga make the best pasta in Seattle. We were kind of mind blown as each dish kept dropping, offering new flavors, the perfect textures and flavors we both never tasted and were familiar with. Do yourself a favor and go with friends so you can order more and take the recommendations of the server and people around you. I can’t wait to come back to have another legendary meal here. Don’t miss the oxtail!!

Step into a realm of culinary sophistication guided by this amazing Italian chef. Their modern twist on traditional flavors is both daring and delightful. The restaurant's chic ambiance complements the culinary artistry. Amidst a menu of treasures, the lasagna is my absolute favorite. Each bite, a harmonious blend of rich layers, a testament to the chef's mastery. An exceptional dining escapade where innovation and tradition dance in perfect harmony. Will continue to return as often as possible.

Amazing. My husband and I chose LaRina as the place to go for our fancy honeymoon dinner thanks to a recommendation from a total stranger. This total stranger happened to be from Italy and cooked at a different Italian restaurant in NY. He also said that LaRina was "THE BEST" 🤣 Welp, I think he's right. The atmosphere is definitely nice, but not pretentious or uncomfortable, which is also an accurate description of the wonderful staff. I felt very comfortable and not judged after a sweaty 2 mile walk turned jog there in order to make our reservation time. The handmade pasta, deserts, cocktails, and breads were...superb. I've been a professional cook for nearly 20 years, and places like this are what keep me inspired.

La Rina isn't just an amazing restaurant; it exudes the family vibes that Italy is known for. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have discovered this gem and witness its continued growth and recognition. The owners are deeply involved in every aspect of the restaurant, and their dedication shines through. From the food and cocktails to the exceptional selection of wines (they truly have a knack for unique and outstanding wines), every aspect of La Rina is deserving of a 5-star rating. I recall attending a pasta class there, and it was an excellent experience. If you haven't had the chance to visit yet, I highly recommend giving it a try. You won't regret it. In my opinion, it stands as the best Italian restaurant in New York!

Cute atmosphere- almost bistro like. One of the best bread baskets I’ve had in a while - the tomato focaccia was especially delicious. But the olive oil was terrible! I ordered the Agnolotti- which had chicken, beef and lime as the driving flavors. Very savory and tasty, portion size was okay wish there was more. Would order again! My friend ordered the gnudi. I may be picky because I ate gnudi a lot in Italy, but I felt her dish fell very flat. It was a bland ball of dough not flavorful or light like gnudi I’ve known before. That being said the sauce and mushrooms that accompanied it were a delight. Drinks- I got an aperol spritz that had an olive in it - very strange and tasted mostly like seltzer. Based on the overall price being $100 for two I feel this place was okay. My dish was great, but my friends wasn’t and the drinks were 3/10.

This is a really charming casual Italian spot. There are wine-themed posters on every wall, which is painted a cool shade of green. My wife and I shared the special salad - tomatoes and melon, yum! - and wondered how restaurant tomatoes manage to be 10 times better than the best farmers market tomatoes. I had the special pasta, which had eggplant, tomato, and smoked ricotta. It was really nice - bright summery tomato sauce balanced with the smokey cheese - like a summer cookout, which I think is what they were trying to invoke. There's a beautiful garden in the back, which unfortunately didn't have any tables for us.

Truly outstanding and unexpected Italian food. Each dish was more delicious than the last. Standouts were the surprisingly delicious little gem salad, with chili breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, the delicate zucchini blossoms - stuffed with mozzarella and fried to perfection, and the smoked spaghetti - one of the most memorable bites of pasta I've ever had. As we ate, an Italian jazz duo set up in the magical backyard to play the night away.

Entire entire was a 10/10. the ambience is fantastic, beautiful backyard seating area and really friendly staff. the food was amazing- highlight was definitely the branzino with an insane purée. the pasta was the truffle special and the smoked spaghetti were good but not as good as the branzino. great experience, great size portions. will be coming back!!!