We spent two weeks in New York for my daughter' s surgery. When we first ate at Montebello, we fell in love. The service by Fernando couldn't have been better or more efficient. The food; salad, spinach, pastas, and desserts were spectacular. we ate there three times and would be there frequently if we lived in New York. Every dish made was perfect. no complaints at all. The French martinis Fernando made we're delicious. Joe, the owner, was gracious and kind and a pleasure to talk too. I'll miss this place, a lot...
Late night dinner in cozy atmosphere! My husband ate every last spec of his Lobster ravioli with shrimp in the sauce. The eggplant rigatoni was delicious.
Visited this restaurant as it was recommended by our hotel across the road. We didn't have a reservation, very accommodating. We had the buffalo mozzarella starter, my wife had spinach and ricotta pasta (I think?) I had lobster ravioli. The food was excellent, service really great. Staff very curtious but approachable. It was more expensive than the food we had previously had in New York, but was worth the price. Would recommend a visit and would visit again.
We visited over Labor Day weekend and were very impressed! There was no wait, the service was exceptional, the food was brought out in a timely manner and was delicious, and the ambience was perfect. We especially enjoyed the bread and dip appetizer (complementary), which was bruschetta with olive oil in it... It was so good!! The pizza was as good as the pizza my sister had in Italy, according to her. My infant son was with us and the server brought out toys for him to play with. All around an excellent family-owned eatery that I would highly recommend.
We tried this place as part of restaurant week -- so glad we did! The food was so good! The salmon was perfect and so was the chicken Montebello. The desserts (chocolate mousse cake and ricotta cheesecake) tasted homemade and it's hard to not to love homemade desserts :)
I really appreciated the staff and how accommodating they were to us and the other guests. We heard some really specific and strange requests ("the seafood pasta served at exactly 10:12 please") and the staff nailed all the requests. Their wine recommendations were also perfect.
My advice: make this a 'must try' place.
The service at montebellos was fantastic. The waiters were quick for your order and food came out quickly. The food overall was good with dessert being the best part; tiramisu is a must. The gnocchi was a bit on the bland side and the veal was tough(per others who ordered) but they accommodated a vegan and the seafood was delicious. Overall would recommend this place.
Never had a less than great meal here! And the service is exceptional! It's one of the very few restaurants in NYC where you can actually hold a conversation...and they never rush you out. Always a great dining experience!
We arrived here on Valentine's Day to a moderately crowded restaurant and were quickly seated by the friendly maitre'd. However, while we were picking a wine from the quite adequate list, we were presented with their special prix fixe menu for Valentine's. We got the regular menu only after asking a second waiter. The food was quite good and the restaurant was comfortable, but the service was spotty. Try a different Italian in NYC.
My husband found this gem today! This place is a must! The best calamari of my life. The pasta was so delish and tasted so fresh! You must try it!!
Very yummy meal! Came for restaurant week lunch and was not disappointed. Highly recommend the eggplant parm and spinach-ricotta crepes. :)
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