Lattanzi
“Another solid if not fine dining at a reasonable price in the heart of the Theater District on Restaurant Row.”
“The food is excellent starting with their signature home made Matzo drizzled with garlic infused olive oil.”
“We ended the evening by splitting the absolutely amazing ricotta cheesecake.”
Lattanzi
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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We are here before seeing a play. I would say most people eating here were in the same boat so the dining experience wasn't very leisurely or relaxed. But Lattanzi is super old school feeling and the food was delicious. It's not crazy expensive but the food is at a higher end price point than many of the other restaurants in the area catering to the theater crowd. I like that the restaurant is broken into multiple seating areas so even though it is quite large, you get a more intimate dining experience. I got the octopus and shrimp salad and the brazino. Both dishes were very good! The only real downside was we also didn't see our server a lot and there is only one small restroom all the way in the basement.
Solid 4 star restaurant. We sat in the front room, which was a bit brighter than we had hoped. Although there were tall candles at each table, it was too right to really enjoy the ambiance. The back room looked much dimmer and more romantic. Meals were delicious though. The chicken Picatta and homemade rolled pasta were equally great. Neither was lacking in flavor. Prices weren't too bad either… Plus you can get half orders of every pasta dish for just $14. My type of place!
Many restaurants struggle with large parties. And, in some ways Lattanzi did, as we were seated by 6 and did not see the first course until 730. That said, the cooking was great. The first two courses (salad and pasta) each had a sampling of some favorites, which was a nice touch and allowed everyone to try a bit of everything without having to go family style. I had the filet for dinner, which I was surprised was cooked perfectly to the temperature I ordered. Dessert was another sampling.
So, while they struggled with the timing, the food was great. I'd definitely recommend them for a large group, and just make sure you enjoy some wine while you wait for the food service to get started.
Another Diamond in NYC. We stumbled into Lattanzi on a cold Fri evening after a day of shopping. Decor not my usual preference, but something drew me in. It looked cozy & warm… I took a chance.
To our surprise, a meal like my Grandmother used to make. The smells & flavors brought me back to a time gone by!
Artichoke Appetizer grilled to perfection. Soft and so very very tasty!
Arugula and Pear salad with huge shavings of Parmesan. I added balsamic vinegar in lieu of their dressing… Multi Bene!
My husband enjoyed chicken Pizzaiola. Tender thin grilled pieces of chicken with layers of red peppers… So yummy
I had linguini with white clam sauce. Something I never order out! It tasted like my own. Really delicious!!
All fresh ingredients. A slice of Ricotta Cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries and confectioners sugar. Just like Grandma's.
Host, Wait Staff all so friendly and warm. It felt like home. We will be back. Thank you Guys, it was a really great evening!
When the SO suggested this joint, I stifled my robotic impulse to nullify her research with my own Yelp formulas, and relented. I'm glad I did, because Lattanzi is a solid 4-to-5 star Italian restaurant. We walked in from the deluge of that crazy day a few nights ago. It was like walking into an 80s Woody Allen movie. All the older patrons looking dapper in evening theater wear (American don't dress up much, and I'm guilty as well).
We walked past the narrow but warm and bright front dining room into the back area, where we watched the rain drops beat against a wonderfully translucent ceiling: all the comfort and safety of indoors and nature's wrath on gallery display. Romance!
When I saw the Jewish-style artichoke appetizer (sauteed with garlic and olive), I was sold. It was, how do you say? Ah, yes, bellissimo! And the linguine with clams was outstanding (perhaps a little too deep in butter, but I forgive, I forgive).
We ended the evening by splitting the absolutely amazing ricotta cheesecake. Woah–I am not a dessert fiend, but this was likely the best cheesecake I've ever had: moist but a little chewy, duster with sugar. It ain't the out-of-the-box cold glazed cheesecake some places serve!
All in all, an excellent choice for pre- or post-theater dining.
Friends of ours who live in the city recommend this wonderful restaurant. This is an excellent find! We stared with their famous sautéed artichoke hearts and caprese salad to share. I really wish my battery of my phone hadn't dies because I would have loved to take pictures of all the delicious food. Three of us had the special soft shell crabs which was accompanied by a roasted corn tomato basil side. Really enjoyed this restaurant and will return the next time we are in the city.
I have been going to Lattanzi for many years, and it continues to be one of my favorite places. The food is consistently good and the atmsphere is welcoming and warm. The staff really go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and that the experience is a great one. it is an older restaurant but has ample room for any event, personal dinner for two to a party of many.
The food is excellent and every dish is prepared with care. We had the shrimp and calamari starter and I loved it: it was grilled and had a lemon olive oil sauce which brought out the taste of the calamari very nicely. The stuffed mushrooms were delightful and the mozzarella was fresh and the accompanying baby tomatoes were crunchy and full of taste. The olive oil and balsamic really accentuated the taste of both. Salad was super fresh and had a large thin slice of cheese on top, making it deliciously crunchy. The snapper was the fish of the day and it was super tasty and tender. It was in a lovely tomato broth and was accompanied by a medley of vegetables and potatoes. The steak was a fillet and it was both generous and juicy!
A pace to definitely put on the must visit list in NY.
Pleasant atmosphere, quick service. Great selection of menu choices and the portions were just right in size without being too big. All the food was very tasty and we devoured it all! The soft shelled crab special was the only let down as the sauce overwhelmed the crab. I think the capers were the culprit.
Dessert menu looked very tempting but we were too full to try!