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Il Violino, New York, NY

Il Violino

4.6
4.6
1949 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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 11:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

1,949 Reviews

  1. Pamela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Scallops delicious but overpriced for only 3 small scallops and dish primarily julienne vegs. I had ordered the scallops on a prior visit and there were 4. One diner found the cheese used had an unpleasant “tang” to it.

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  2. Leslie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were running late so I called the restaurant to let them know. They were able to accommodate us and seat us quickly. The waiter was slow to take our order and finally I got the maitre’d to take it. The waiter was attentive to other tables and continued to ignore us (and I was with a young child who was hungry!). When the food arrived we dug right in, only to be very disappointed with the taste and quality. These were pretty simple pasta dishes which seemed to be thrown together with little attention. I won’t be returning.

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  3. ira

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff were “under the gun” because of high demand which prompted manager or owner to rush us to finish our meal, collect ourselves and leave. Cramped quarters with no”atmosphere”although food was quite good. Taking into consideration the high priced and very popular area within which the restaurant is located the prices are excellent.

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  4. David

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and welcoming staff and environment. Plenty of menu choices of great tasting Italian dishes that one doesn't normally attempt at home. Good portion sizes. Service is attentive. Nice wine list. This is one of the places we often go back to around the Lincoln Center.

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  5. Joan

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was outstanding! It was a wonderful dining experience.

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  6. Claire

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night! Delicious ! Great food and great service!

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  7. Nicholas

    VIP

    New York City

    248 reviews

    4.0

    248 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to have dinner before a performance at Lincoln Center. Good menu with nice items to choose from. Service is quick and attentive. Just a bit tight getting around with tables close together. Prices are higher than they used to be but that’s the way things are going nowadays.

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  8. Charlotte

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and service was solicitous and friendly. Always enjoy going to this restaurant before the opera.

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  9. Tony

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant little corner Italian restaurant with decent food. To an out-of-towner, it seemed like a typical NYC place.

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  10. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood Italian restaurant with interesting specials.

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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 1949 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 20 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 11:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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