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Il Violino, New York, NY

Il Violino

4.6
4.6
1964 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation.
The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu.
In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 873-2500
  • Website
    http://www.ilviolinony.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    West 68th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options

Menu

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What 1,964 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Violino, a charming Upper West Side gem, impresses with its "amazingly good" food and "professional and courteous service." Perfect for pre-show dining near Lincoln Center, it offers a warm, neighborhood atmosphere. Standout dishes include the "best lasagna" and tiramisu. Regulars praise its consistency and welcoming staff.

1,964 Reviews

  1. Ernest

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just left Lincoln Center (David Geffen Hall) and went here. We made reservations a month ago. Food is excellent, quantities are more than adiquate. A good varied wine list. Service was prompt and superb. Ambience is terrific. Spotlessly clean. Prices aree well in line with today. We reccomend it to anyone!!

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  2. vivian

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but the waiter was rude….. he was not a customer service person

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  3. Dan

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great actually! Great food, service, everything.

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  4. Steve

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance and the lasagna and cannoli were excellent!

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  5. Ron

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot close to Lincoln Center and the Opera house for pre-performance meal. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

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  6. louise

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not up to the standards it used to be in service and ambience. Gruff waiter trying hard to get us to buy more expensive beverages. Women's bathroom out of toilet paper. And prices have risen. But still a quiet place to hang out after a performance and the food was good.

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  7. Nanci

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal and service. Love the feel of a neighborhood restaurant.

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  8. Karen

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The table space was very tight. My coat was sopping wet and they couldn’t take my coat because the rack was full. However, I walked by the rack and definitely could have got my coat. The food was excellent and the service was fine. Water glasses were filled regularly!

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  9. Joel

    VIP

    New York City

    158 reviews

    4.0

    158 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the portions were a decent size.

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  10. Mindy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant had good reviews, but my experience was not great. It's a casual, warm place, and the service was very good, however the food was average and not what I expected for NYC restaurant. Chicken Picatta was dry and pasta dish was oily and the fettuccine was undercooked. Will not be returning.

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FAQs

Il Violino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2500.

Il Violino is rated 4.6 stars by 1964 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Il Violino

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West 68th Street
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options
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