Il Tinello - East 46th St

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   Gary

   New York City

   120 reviews

   5.0

   120 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We dined again at Il Tinello last evening for Valentine’s Day. I am simply running out of ways to express just how wonderful this restaurant is. Not unexpectedly, there was already a lively group dining when we arrived for our reservation. As usual, we were seated immediately. Benny was on hand, as always, to make sure we had a great experience. He did not disappoint. We dined at the bar. Arta prepared two perfect martinis to start our evening. We shared the clams as an appetizer and each of us ordered one of the specials, the shrimp and pasta arrabbiata and the Chilean sea bass. They were excellent. The service was efficient and professional. Arta took care of us very well all evening. We cannot wait to return. Thank you Benny, Arta, Ray and the entire staff for a great evening.
   

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   Steve

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 February 2025

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

   This restaurant is fabulous. The service is excellent and the food is superb. Benny is a spectacular host and makes everyone feel like they are family. You are missing out if you haven’t eaten here
   

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   Sandra

   VIP

   New York City

   65 reviews

   5.0

   65 reviews

   Dined on 10 February 2025

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

   Delicious sea bass! Delicate and flacky…yum! The chicken sorrentino is not to be missed as well. Absolutely delicious! And the team at Il Tinello is the best!!!
   

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   Elizabeth

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

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

   Love this place. The service is lovely, waited for my friends at the bar served by friendly bartender. Welcomed by the manager. Our waiter was quite serious but in a funny way, and was available to renew drinks and food arrived promptly. 2 of us had the veal parm (this is what I always order here) and one had the veal special. We also shared grilled portobello app and prosciutto and melon. Everything was great—old-school Italian. If you want to be treated like a regular (even if you‘re not) go here. BTW, you can actually hear each other.
   

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   Juliana

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 February 2025

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

   The food was delicious .I had the grilled Bronzino with lemon sauce. It was done in the side table right in front of your eyes. The experience was great and the fish tasted so good. Ray was our waitress very experienced and attentive. We sat at table 4 lots of space and privacy for a couple perfect for a first date. Very large collection of wines and amazing ambience .After Diner we checked out the bar and the bartender is supper friendly and welcoming .Delicious food and lovely people .
   

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   James

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 5 February 2025

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

   We just had the BEST dinner and service and the bar with Arta . She's the best bartender in the city. Hands down. Highly recommend.
   

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   Charles

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   187 reviews

   5.0

   187 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   Terrific first experience. Table side prepared Caesar salad was delicious. Shrimp scampi were huge and perfectly cooked. And the whole fish deboned table side was amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Robert

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   Great. Intimate. Wonderful service. Will go back!
   

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   Adam

   VIP

   New York City

   77 reviews

   5.0

   77 reviews

   Dined on 29 January 2025

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

   Wow. What a night at il Tinello. Sat at the bar first for perfect drinks. We then went to the best table in restaurant for perfect service and an amazing meal. The place was busy but excellent service made you feel like you were the only people in the place. A must!!!
   

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    Judy

    New York City

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

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

    This has become our go to place to gather, have a great meal with easy access for all of us. The service and ambience is great.
    

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