Cafe Emilia

Cafe Emilia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ellen VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall a nice evening. Service was attentive, menu was interesting, food was very good. Cocktail prices were comparable to other local restaurants. Suggestions for improvement: 1- glasses of red wine were extremely pricey $20+ (!) and mediocre bottles started at $60-65. 2- Gratuity recommended on bill for a party of 4 was 30%. It was clearly labeled, so not sneaky, but still left a bit of a negative vibe. As small business owners ourselves, we understand that the economic business climate since COVID has been brutal and businesses are trying to make $$ where and when they can. So we would def recommend Cafe Emilia to others, would just give folks a heads up to watch for some extra costs.
   

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   Eric

   Orlando9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal experience and food. Service was top notch and the veal parm is one of the best I’ve ever had. Will be back next time I am in town!
   

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   BarbaraL VIP

   New Jersey11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Very disappointed reviews do not tell the story Needs updating and needs to be cleaned a little dingy. Food was subpar Only apps ok Main dish lacked taste and fish tasted frozen Being a foodie don’t think I’ll be back
   

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   foody4ever

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food at Cafe Emilia is always really good. The service started out a bit slow but I’ll chalk that up to the volume of people arriving at around the time we were seated. Marco was great otherwise. Always nice to get a greeting from Andy. The only complaint I have was not the restaurants fault. The noise level of two nearby tables was ridiculous. Have people forgotten how to behave in a restaurant? Talking so loud that we could hear every word of their conversation and that forced us to talk louder or lean into each other to hear ourselves. These people either had no sense of awareness or didn’t care. They acted as if they were the only ones in the room. I do wish the manager would acknowledge the excessive noise level with these types of guests. 
   

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   Colin VIP

   New York City29 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   One of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had. The staff is so accommodating and everyone pitches in when it’s busy.
   

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   Bob

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ask for Andy. Great service. The veal dishes are excellent.
   

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   Melissa VIP

   San Antonio4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cafe Emilia is our favorite Italian place to go! The food is always great and Andy and the rest of the staff are amazing! The service could not be better. Definitely recommend for a romantic dinner, family dinner or parties.
   

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   Wayne Rispoli

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service you won't be disappointed
   

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   Laureen VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a wonderful dinner at Cafe Emilia. The food was outstanding! Will devotedly go back and recommend to others!
   

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    Roman

    New Jersey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    The food was very good but the dining room is cramped and the service below par. We ordered 3 appetizers and non were delivered. We had to ask repeatedly for drink service.
    

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