Chelsea Ristorante Italiano Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant New York

Address: 108 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Phone: +12129247786

Rating: 4.2
based on 116 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The beautifully presented dishes and impeccable service made us feel pampered and appreciated throughout our entire dining experience."
  • "Beyond this, the food is incredible."
  • "Leo makes the best pizza margherita I've ever had."
  • "Delicious homemade pastas, wood fired brick oven pizza, carciofi appetizer & homemade tiramisu!"
  • "Homemade gnocchi was perfect."
  • "Tender seasoned chicken with mushrooms and the mustard sauce."
  • "The food was phenomenal, with perfectly cooked pasta, rich sauces, and incredibly fresh seafood."

Cons:

  • "The pasta was tasteless, so bit disappointed."
  • "Pasta was very basic. It was not bad but nothing extra ordinary."
  • "The food was ok but not worth the price you have to pay and they give you very small potions."
  • "I didn't stay for the main course but heard it wasn't very good."
  • "Worst lasagna I ever try."
  • "The fish was room temperature and disappointing."
  • "Honestly horrible. I don't usually leave reviews but we ordered a Margherita pizza and gnocchi alla bolognese and was incredibly disappointed with what we received."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service perfect, attentive and available."
  • "The service stands out for its attentiveness and warmth, making each dining experience memorable."
  • "Jimmie, Donnie, Ari, Eki and Lano provide great service."
  • "The service is above excellent, family owned and operated, care is taken to ensure you have a memorable experience."
  • "Emiljano, our waiter, was exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu."
  • "The staff is impeccable and very attentive."
  • "Service was stellar."

Cons:

  • "Incredibly slow service to point of feeling ignored."
  • "Services was slow in bringing out the food."
  • "Good service at the beginning. But the server never came back to check on me."
  • "Slow service getting the check, but not usual for Italian restaurants in the area."
  • "HORRIBLE HORRIBLE SERVICE, DISGRACE, we were planning on leaving 6:50, They basically kicked us out after only staying there for 15 minutes."
  • "Food was fine but the customer service is really poor. Not friendly staff."
  • "Obnoxious stuck up waiters."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The ambiance is cozy yet elegant, perfect for any occasion."
  • "The atmosphere was quiet so conversation was easy to have."
  • "The summer open air entrance makes it an awesome place to just relax after work."
  • "It has an Italian family-style atmosphere."
  • "The ambience is super unique and classy."
  • "Reminiscent of Italy back in the day. Loved the table lamps. Lots of space between tables."
  • "The ambiance is inviting, with cozy seating and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for any occasion."

Cons:

  • "It's slightly too large for a homely, romantic Italian style."
  • "The outdoor dining is quite cold (they have heaters but they're inadequate)."
  • "The service is okay. I felt a weird vibe while I was there."
  • "Rude staff. Walked out because no one approached our party of three despite their restaurant being completely empty."
  • "Parking is hard to come by in the area."
  • "They also charge for the tip without your agreement."
  • "They raised the price by $4.00 dollars on all the wines by the glass because of it being New Years Eve."

Value

Pros:

  • "A few hours here won't break the bank."
  • "Plus, the menu is reasonably priced - 5 people/cocktails/dinners/a few desserts to share = $255 tax included."
  • "Prices are your standard New York City prices though it's cheaper to eat here than little Italy."
  • "Great specials, in addition to their regular menu."
  • "The food is 10/10, focaca bread is what makes you love it even more."
  • "The drinks were a hit. We had to have ordered 30 espresso martinis in addition to a few of their other cocktails and wine."
  • "They were so nice to me when I ask if they offer a dessert for people who celebrate birthdays, they say of course and it is for free!"

Cons:

  • "Prices were bit on the 'expensive end' compared to the other Italian restaurants we visited the days after."
  • "10 inch pizza for $22...again..pricey...even if you are in Manhattan!"
  • "What looked like 2 deserts that were in small portions and not very fresh- was $72 (which was more than our meal combined)."
  • "They nickle & dime you."
  • "I do think the price you pay for 6 raviolis is a bit much, the serving was smaller than expected."
  • "We also split two 10 inch pies that were tasty but overpriced."
  • "Apparently it's restaurant policy to add gratuity for a party of 4. Food was good though probably not worth the price."

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