It's just ok overall and bad for the price. Fresh, but boring, fish. more
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- Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
- Price range*: $40-80
- Neighborhood: Times Square/Theater District
- Recommended For: Business, Outdoor seating
- Address: 402 W 43rd St, New York City, NY 10036-6322
- Phone: (212) 564-7272
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Apr 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful
my dish was way too salty, dessert was a bit too sweet also. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
Mario Batali's take on Italian seafood run by chef David Pasternak. Amazing. So fresh and tasty. Must try the blood orange bellini, the chef's crudo tasting menu and the Maccheroni alla Chittara with crabmeat and sea urchin. Out of this world. The best pasta dish I ever ate. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
I ate one of the best meals of my life here. The tasting menu was phenomenal. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
2.15.08 Had the tasting menu. squid ink spaghetti with cuttlefish was really good, and i tried monkfish liver for the first time- a milder version of foie gras. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
Another good Mario Batali restaurant. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful
Italian sushi = crudo. Got to like that, cause there is not much else. more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful
A bit overrated more
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
Excellent food and service...wonderful fish. more
Dec 3, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
What a marvelous restaurant. The staff was very attentive, polite and well versed on the menu items. The food was outstanding...from the Sea Urchin appetizer to the Clam Linguini...every dish was impeccable! The atmosphere was upscale, but relaxed. Nice job on a Great Dinning Experience!! more
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