Quality Italian

We LOVED this place!! We had an unreal experience from the moment we walked in. We accidentally made a reservation for Saturday instead of Friday, but they accommodated us immediately. The restaurant was packed and lively with low lighting and perfect details.

We started with espresso martinis and old fashioned. We also loved the garlic rolls they bring out.

We ordered the whipped ricotta and sausage and peppers apps to start. The ricotta didn't have a punch but was fairly good. We then ordered the Branzino, the filet mignon, the spicy lobster rigatoni, and the pesto pasta. Our favorite was the pesto and the steak. The steak originally came out medium instead of medium rare but the waiter quickly corrected it and sent our a new steak. The service was fantastic.

We will be back again and again. I think this just became our new favorite restaurant.

Best restaurant by far in the area.
Been there many times and never had a bad meal. Must try the corn brûlée
Side dish.

Quality Italian is a boisterous festival of food excellence. This is not a peaceful nook to whisper sweet nothings into your date's ear: you're going to be yelling over the other patrons. But what you'll be yelling very likely will be compliments of the exceptional cuisine. I went with a group that ordered a number of dishes to share, which is my advice at most restaurants, this one included.

Salads are nothing special. We had the beefsteak tomato and NY chopped salads. Both served only to add some vegetation to the dinner and were otherwise not memorable. Skip them and leave room for stronger options. Two pastas followed, the potato and robiola gnocchi and the cacio e pepe - both were delicious and highly recommended. The gnocchi was topped with a little crunch that blended exceptionally with the buttery / tender (can you call pasta "tender"??) interior. The cacio e pepe was also fantastic, more delicate than thick pasty versions served in old school Italian restaurants.

Then main dishes did not disappoint: a NY strip and the restaurant's signature dish, the chicken parm serviced in the shape of a pizza wheel. The parm was very good - but short of great, and risks becoming more gimmick than top-flight entre. The NY stripe far exceeded it in terms of quality -- tender (yes, like the gnocchi) and cooked to perfection.

The food was the best Italian I've ever had, I was in Manhattan for 7 days and came twice to eat dinner at this restaurant!
The service was phenomenal and right on point!
I loved the atmosphere and vibe, ughh the food was to die for!! I will definitely come back when visiting NYC!

I arrived on a Wednesday night with some colleagues for a business dinner and the wait upstairs was 45 mins so we opted for a high table in the bar area.

I went with the pork chop based on the recommendation from the waiter. He chose the pork over the filet. I find it hard to find a pork chop on a menu often because it's a difficult cut of meat.
Once it arrived the pork was covered in a sour cherry sauce that was extremely complimentary.

I devoured the whole thing even though it was a hefty portion. It was delicious! Also the pasta I tried was made in house and worth an order.

Had heard a lot about this place and finally came after living in new york for a few years. It is well worth the splurge. While the chicken parm pizza is a must and what they're known for i think the star was the tuna carpaccio appetizer. It is a very energetic place perfect for a group dinner.

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, from the classy aesthetic , trendy bar area and not to mention the lovely staff who provided excellent service from the moment we arrived until we paid our check.

First let me just say we started off with drinks which were all very refreshing , and well made. We had the Espresso Martini, Tricolore Margarita, & The 57 Spritz, and the spritz is a must.

For appetizers we went with the Little Gem Caesar Salad, Grilled Octopus, AI Baked CLams, Sausage & Peppers Toast & the Whipped Ricotta. Our waiter Norbert was fantastic and even he was impressed with our selection since he gave us his honest views on the different menu options which we definitely appreciated.

Next up was the dinner, we ordered the Black Truffle Cacio E Pepe, Potato & Robiola Gnocchi, Spicy Lobster Rigatoni Alla Vodka ( which we were told this dish was better then the one at Carbone and we definitely agreed. The sauce alone was out of this world , packed with flavor and a perfect amount of spice.) Last was the Mediterranean Branzino with a side of Spinach. All i can say is you cant go wrong with any of these dishes, they all have a unique flavor that was appetizing and the freshness of the food was incredible.

To end our great meal we had to have the dessert , and we opted for the Burnt Marshmallow Gelato, Ferrero Rocher Gelato & the Tiramisu. All i will say is get them all and share because the portions are enough for two even three people especially the tiramisu which was like a four slice mini cake.

Our dining experience was incredible and our waiter Norbert was amazing with the service and making sure we enjoyed all our choice throughout the nite. So if you need a place to have a date, a girls nite or even to celebrate or just have some amazing food this place will not disappoint.

I had pretty high expectations, but to be honest, most of the food seemed gimmicky. I will say, however, that our server was absolutely wonderful. He was attentive, really funny and took great care of us while we dined there.

For starters, this place is LOUD. So loud you'll find yourself screaming to be heard, even though you're sitting right next to someone. As for the food? It was ok -- the sausage and pepper garlic on toast was really greasy, the complimentary bread was super tasty (the one item I really loved), the chicken parm for two was extremely heavy and the spicy lobster rigatoni was also a little over the top.

Now, the dessert, on the other hand, was stellar! I ordered the ferrero rocher gelato and savored every single bite. Our server also brought my partner a scoop of the burnt marshmallow gelato, which was also amazing.

If I ever do return, I'll come for the bread, cocktails and dessert.

Overall, this place comes highly recommended.

The cocktails, especially the espresso martini and gin martini, are amazing. Highlights from the menu include the chicken Parm pizza and the filet mignon meatballs, with the sausage pasta also standing out, albeit rich in flavor.

The service is also always on point whether it's the hostess, servers or bartenders. They always make you feel welcome.

One point to note is that it can be loud for groups, making it less suitable for a first date but perfect for other occasions.

The food and service here is unbeatable! Fresh pasta, whipped ricotta, great wine list. You cannot go wrong. If you are in midtown, it's a must try!

Woooooooow. Just wow. I'd give more stars if I could. Quality Italian is a beautiful restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere, went on a Tuesday evening and it was packed. The service is exceptional, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable & made great recommendations. The food was simply scrumptious. We ordered the calamari and whipped ricotta cheese as an appetizer. It was probably the best calamari I've ever had & the whipped ricotta was a wonderful addition to the homemade garlic bread. We shared the gnocchi and lemon chicken. The gnocchi melts in your mouth, a must try!

Pro tip:
If you're looking to dine here on the weekend you have to reserve weeks in advance.