My husband and I really wanted to splurge on one expensive, gourmet dinner while on our trip to NY and couldn't decide on one. Tipped off by a local worker at the Chelsea Market Wine Vault, we heard Mario Batali's restaurant was the best-of-the-best and had many prefixed menu options. Being huge foodies and serious fans of the Food Network,... more

Had lunch at Del Posto. Very very good. Very very expensive. I am not the gourmet. the wife is.. She absolutely loved it. For the regular guy, once every ten years. For the hedge funds high rollers and lottery winners enjoy on a regular basis. more

Del Posto was a standout experience. The space is impressively appointed and quite large. I can understand how some people could be turned off by it, but I loved the spaciousness. The beautiful Italian terrazzo floors and the substantial granite bar contributed to a sophisticated feel. The service was well-choreographed without being heavy-handed or intrusive. The tasting menu is the... more

mediocre - might have been an off night. more

Love the food & services, not crazy about the space. Good for group & power lunch. more

Hi, I've been to some of the best restaurants in Manhattan and was expecting the same quality and overall experience from this Mario Batali endeavor. Boy was I mistaken! Four people went in our party and the portions could have fed one with room for more. The portions were minuscule and enormously expensive for the quantity and quality. Honestly, the... more

very good but a bit over-rated more

my favorite for now, I have a lot more research to do! more

Great food and great service although it was somewhat condescending that the waiter bought the bill directly to my larger looking colleague. Food definitely was awesome but atmosphere a little stuffy. more