Kerbside pickup
Yes
Montebello in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-753-1447
Site: http://www.montebellonyc.com/
Site: http://www.montebellonyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–3PM
- Tuesday:12–3PM
- Wednesday:12–3PM
- Thursday:12–3PM
- Friday:12–3PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (86)
Visited this restaurant as it was recommended by our hotel across the road. We didnt have a reservation, very accommodating. We had the buffalo mozzarella starter, my wife had spinach and ricotta pasta (I think?) I had lobster ravioli. The food was excellent, service really great. Staff very curtious but approachable. It was more expensive than the food we had previously had in New York, but was worth the price. Would recommend a visit and would visit again.
We tried this place as part of restaurant week -- so glad we did! The food was so good! The salmon was perfect and so was the chicken Montebello. The desserts (chocolate mousse cake and ricotta cheesecake) tasted homemade and its hard to not to love homemade desserts :)I really appreciated the staff and how accommodating they were to us and the other guests. We heard some really specific and strange requests (the seafood pasta served at exactly 10:12 please) and the staff nailed all the requests. Their wine recommendations were also perfect.My advice: make this a must try place.
Super, super expensive. Bought 3 drinks of Johnny Walker and it was 67 dollars! With tip, 75! It was 3 shots. $23 a shot? Way, way too much for any sane person to pay. Should be $12 Max. Didnt try the food, Im sure its great. Just be careful ordering anything and expect to lose an arm and leg. On the plus side, staff seemed nice.Edit: updated review to be more accurate. Especially since the owner reached out. I respect that!
Amazing food. Inspired flavors
The service at montebellos was fantastic. The waiters were quick for your order and food came out quickly. The food overall was good with dessert being the best part; tiramisu is a must. The gnocchi was a bit on the bland side and the veal was tough(per others who ordered) but they accommodated a vegan and the seafood was delicious. Overall would recommend this place.
Had a great experience! The wait staff was very friendly and precise. The food was fresh and delicious! I’m visiting for business but if I’m the area again I will most certainly good back!
My favorite Italian Midtown restaurant for lunch
Food was amazing!! Staff was friendly. Atmosphere was nice. No baby changing station available.
Montebello is one of my favorite restaurants. My husband and I have been coming here for the past 8 years and we always leave happy. Everyone on the staff is super nice and very attentive. Our top dishes are the Pici pasta, pear salad, gazpacho soup, eggplant parmigian, chicken Montebello and the monk fish.I hosted my best friends bridal shower in the private room and it was amazing. We went with a buffet menu and passed hors doeuvres. Everyone raved about the food and the service was excellent. I highly recommend Montebello and always look forward to going back.
We arrived here on Valentines Day to a moderately crowded restaurant and were quickly seated by the friendly maitred. However, while we were picking a wine from the quite adequate list, we were presented with their special prix fixe menu for Valentines. We got the regular menu only after asking a second waiter. The food was quite good and the restaurant was comfortable, but the service was spotty. Try a different Italian in NYC.
Never had a less than great meal here! And the service is exceptional! Its one of the very few restaurants in NYC where you can actually hold a conversation...and they never rush you out. Always a great dining experience!
Nice atmosphere, good foods but overprice and bad service. My fiance and I were looking for a nice Italian restaurant and found this place with many good reviews. So we booked through opentable. Everything was fine until I got my salmon dish. I asked for a med-rare but got med-well instead with half side burnt. I felt considerate to send it back as I knew it would be wasting time and food. We ordered a small side order of spaghetti. I was shocked when the bill came. They charged $ 18 for just a half portion!! Also, we chose cheesecake and chocolate mouse for desserts. We were disappointed when the cakes came with very thin slice and nothing special. I guess its better to order from regular menu as its not worth it to order from restaurant week prix fixe menu for $38 each.Nevertheless, our real bad experience came at the end when we saw they charged $6 for the soda. I ordered black label on the rocks with a side of soda. The drink itself is $16,expensive enough and the soda should be included. No other place will charge for the soda on the side. When we asked the server why he charged for the soda, he said because you ordered the soda. We said that wasnt right and it should be removed from the bill. He came back after swiped credit without correcting the price. We were so mad and talked to the manager when we left. Obviously he didnt know what was going on. The server should have asked him about the soda ,we would appreciate more. Never mind to pay for expensive place as long as their foods are good however the service should be more professional and attentive than this.
Excellent food, wine, and service!!Had the Parmisian Crusted chicken - it melted off the knive it was so good.... Staff made you feel very welcome and the decor is pleasing to the eye. Nice treat for a birthday dinner or special occasion.
After celebrating Christmas via an outstanding Christmas eve mass at Saint Peters Lutheran Church, I was treated to a lovely dinner at the Montebello restaurant. With a tasteful ambiance, I enjoyed the meal wine and services of the staff.
Ehh. Nice servers but my chicken was pretty dry and my brothers steak super fatty.
Charming Neighborhood Italian with very good food and friendly service. Prices are high, given its East Side midtown location, but the $35 prix-fixe is a very good deal. Comfortable atmosphere - not too noisy or frenetic.
My most favorite place in the world. Every time we visit NYC from Ireland this place is the 1st on our list. It is so good we work our trip around Montebello.Amazing staff, food and ambienceA definite must if you are looking for authentic Italian food.
Would not be a trip to NYC without dinner here. They won us over 6 years ago when we visited from Florida and our 6 year old was sick. Well make the baby whatever she wants... who says that in New York? They are always welcoming, service is great and food is wonderful. Just visited for the fifth time and will be back.
Im giving them one star for service and another for location. The food was mediocre and disappointing. I ate much better Italian food at a much lower price many times before. Too bad. In NYC its hard to tell whether something is expensive because its actually good or because its in NYC...
Great light flavorful cheesecake! Moist tasty grilled salmon! Bread and rolls were disappointing. Tasted day old and store bought.
Over cooked ravoli. Told waiter he didnt care, and charged 30 dollars for calamari appetizer claimed we ordered double portion same with Ceasars salad 30 dollars. If it was good I wouldnt complain but calamari deep fried tasted frozen. Salad was ok no think special. Overall average place.
It is sooooooo overpriced. Salad pasta and glass of wine $75!!!! Seriously? Amazing what you get away with in NYC. Service fantastic and attentive. Ambiance ok with nice space in between tables.
Wonderful Northern Italian cuisine. Fresh pasta and awesome flavors, presentation and service. Do not miss this gem just of Park Ave. Ask for Joe or Fernando.
While I was in NYC, my friends and I decided to check this place out. I absolutely love italian food and so I was very excited. The food here is amazing though a little pricey. I recommend the Tagliata. I also love how cozy the restaurant is.
I had a bone in grilled veal cutlet and it was the best piece of meat Ive ever had. Just melted in my mouth. The pasta is incredible as well. Great service staff too!
Came here for restaurant week. Very, very average food. Old school Italian vibe. Flies in the bathroom.
Decent place to host a party. We booked a large room that was really fit for a party of 30 but we were only about 12. The food is good. We had a set meal with a few courses. For starters we had a salad and trio of pasta plate. The pasta plate had penne (tomato sauce, garlic, and Portobello mushrooms), seafood risotto, and bowtie pasta with pesto. The penne was al dente, the seafood risotto was very strong, and the bowtie pasta was ordinary. The penne and pesto pasta were the hits. I actually liked the risotto. It was very fresh with big pieces of shrimp. For our entrees we had a choice of chicken or veal. The chicken breast was parmesan encrusted in a white wine lemon sauce. The veal was thinly sliced with a white wine reduction, mushrooms and artichokes. It was the best dish of the night. It was soft and the gravy was a perfect compliment. If you ever come to Montebello, get the veal! The dishes are ample servings as well. Dessert was less memorable. We had a choice of cheesecake or chocolate mousse cake. Quite ordinary.
We. Are in New York every week.My.very good friend recommended this nice little Italian ristorante,and. I. Have to tell you they’re fantastic old fashion.thank you. Guys for nice service and good food .Wil be. Next week as usual .
The atmosphere was lovely, we had a reservation and were seated as soon as we entered. The waiters were attentive and the food was excellent. No one rushed us and we had a lovely and dinner.
Mediocre foodNot everything available
This is your standard (read boring) Italian restaurants. Standard fare, adequately prepared, with proficient service. The local hotels love to recommend this place, I suspect a significant kickback.
Been there many times, one of these new york gems that still serves real food and real italian -- never been disappointed
Love the ambiance and food is delicious. The waiters are so kind and attentive.
Very good Italian food. Reasonable prices. Good size portions.
The best place ever the staff are amassing i personally recommend food delicious
Nice ambience, attentive staff. Food was ok, lobster ravioli was lukewarm.
Excellent food and service. Specials selection was quite robust and delicious.
These guys were great! Fernando is a great server. Will be going back for sure.
The restaurant, the menu , the service all need an overhaul by Gordon Ramsey. A mediocre experience to say the least.
Very nice restaurant. Great food and service. Wonderful Bloody Mary.
A neighborhood institution, wonderful food, great staff, so homey and relaxed but great place for a romantic date as well.
Very good. Quality Italian in midtown with a nice atmosphere
Great Italian restaurant. Low key restaurant, but the food is delicious.
Very nice Italian restaurant Great food great service
Food is always good here. Relaxed atmosphere with great service.
I expected more from reading the reviews beforehand. Definitely room for improvement in every aspect.
Always fabulous! My Favorite Restaurant Ever!!!Thanks
Menu was well presented...well done. Recommended.
Its a quiet spot with good service with a variety of foods
A lovely atmosphere with delicious food and courteous staff.
Exceptional food and service in a very nice atmosphere
Always reliable for pleasant and efficient service, and good well prepared food.
Wonderful as usual. The food is outstanding.
An old favorite. Classy owner/ family and great food.
Very good neighborhood restaurant for food & service..
Amazing service and staff were exceptional!
Good food, quiet for good conversation.
Great food and service.
Awesome food and service!
Good food, study atmosphere
A cozy restaurant for a calm evening date
Fernando was awesome!!!
Service in this place is a disaster... nightmare and disgrace.
Quite good
Wonderful restaurant.
Ghourri Smart Art
Octopus is nice
Great Italian experience
Delicious
Good food.
😋let’s eat
Nice restaurant
Excellent service. Pleasant atmosphere, with good wines and a varied menu. The dishes are a good size and not too expensive. Good cost-benefit ratio.
If you like to eat stale and unhealthy food, come here. Believe me, Im an honest reviewer.
An Italian restaurant with an atmosphere that seems to appear in movies such as The Godfather. Everything is delicious and the clerk has a friendly and nice atmosphere.
The breaded chicken in Parmesan is great ...
Total reviews rating 4.2
86 Reviews for Montebello 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-17We spent two weeks in New York for my daughter s surgery. When we first ate at Montebello, we fell in love. The service by Fernando couldnt have been better or more efficient. The food; salad, spinach, pastas, and desserts were spectacular. we ate there three times and would be there frequently if we lived in New York. Every dish made was perfect. no complaints at all. The French martinis Fernando made were delicious. Joe, the owner, was gracious and kind and a pleasure to talk too. Ill miss this place, a lot...
Review №2
2022-05-17Old school Italian joint serving the neighborhood clientele.was hardly busy for most of the time except for 3 tables.I heard a lady complaining to the waiter that her risotto was too saucy and was made with Bens rice instead of arborio riceThe fish her sister had didnt taste right.No wonder at eight oclock the place was not busling....the owner was not pleasant and very defensive about his fake risotto.
Review №3
2022-07-25Very yummy meal! Came for restaurant week lunch and was not disappointed. Highly recommend the eggplant parm and spinach-ricotta crepes. :)
Review №4
2022-08-22Very bad place. Washroom are disgustingFood is average. Very expensive for no reasonStuff not friendly at all
Review №5
2022-01-29My husband found this gem today! This place is a must! The best calamari of my life. The pasta was so delish and tasted so fresh! You must try it!!
Review №6
2022-02-17Great food - they clearly care about their cooking! The restaurant is a bit tired, but the food was worth a visit
Review №7
2022-02-21A fairly traditional Italian menu, and well-prepared food. Friendly wait-staff.
Review №8
2019-12-27Great food, great location, excellent service. Authentic Italian dishes plus some creative nouveau twists, too. Very attentive management and staff. Very flexible to last minute changes in party size and adjusting individual dishes to personal tastes. Excellent wine list. Excellent value for the price.
Review №9
2018-09-15We visited over Labor Day weekend and were very impressed! There was no wait, the service was exceptional, the food was brought out in a timely manner and was delicious, and the ambience was perfect. We especially enjoyed the bread and dip appetizer (complementary), which was bruschetta with olive oil in it... It was so good!! The pizza was as good as the pizza my sister had in Italy, according to her. My infant son was with us and the server brought out toys for him to play with. All around an excellent family-owned eatery that I would highly recommend.
Review №10
2021-08-10Fantastic food and incredibly hospitable staff! The mushroom salad and lamb ragu were notably delicious. Will definitely be coming back!