Villa Mosconi Restaurant in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Site: https://www.villamosconi.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:3–9:30PM
- Wednesday:3–9:30PM
- Thursday:3–9:30PM
- Friday:3–9:30PM
- Saturday:3–9:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Classic Italian place that makes its pasta in-house and by hand. Its tucked away on a quaint side street off the beaten path of regular little Italy, it doesnt have the cheesy tourist vibe at all. Its white table cloth, but its really a red sauce joint at its heart. The waiters are attentive, knowledgeable, and charming. The dining room itself is a little stuffy on the inside, but the back patio is all season, with a glass ceiling, twinkle lights, and greenery. Start with the burrata over red peppers, with the option to have it with or without prosciutto. The lasagna is a stand out dish to order. Its made with béchamel sauce instead of ricotta, making it rich and earthy. The fettuccini alfredo was good, but not anything to write home about.
This is my favorite Italian restaurant of all time. The homemade pasta is incredible. The angel hair was particularly divine. My friend ordered the lasagna special though, and it was nirvana. 👌The staff is also so nice! I realized that my phone was about to die and my charger was dead, and they charged my phone while I enjoyed an amazing dinner.
Ive been meaning to go to Villa Mosconi for a long time, and last night we did. We went there for a birthday celebration and had a great dinner and drinks with some close friends, the food was AMAZING, the owner Jerry and our waiter Carl (and crew) were 1st Class, and I felt like I was having dinner with my family at home.The service was EXCELLENT, this was probably THE BEST dining experience weve had in a very long time. Their menu is simple but it features every Italian favorite plus some unbelievably good daily specials, from the appetizers to the entrées. Every dish on their menu is GREAT, you cant go wrong with any choice!!The food is EXCELLENT, the service is OUTSTANDING, and no one rushes you out. Its been awhile since we had dinner in NYC (post covid), and Im glad I chose Villa Mosconi for the birthday celebration.What a great atmosphere, with a really nice staff, with fair prices. I think I found my new favorite restaurant. Ill be back again and again. I love this place.This is a MUST TRY for anyone who loves authentic Italian food if youre in the Greenwich Village area. Thank you Villa Mosconi for a great night, you guys are great!Shout out to my new friends Jerry and Carl..We had a great time!Al & Crew
The food was okay but definitely not enough and was a little pricey, I had asked for bread 3 times and did not receive it, I had a small family reunion and was a little disappointed, I mean I left the restaurant feeling overcharged and still hungry, it was the first time I ever left a restaurant and still felt hungry. The portions could have just a bit more especially for what they charge. I will say that the waiter was very attentive except for the bread. I dont believe I will return to this particular restaurant
I just want to thank Jerry and all the staff at Villa Mosconi on behalf of the Illuzzi Family for all they did in preparing a feast for my family and friends in remembrance of our mother Francesca, who passed away last week at the age of 87. We had a party of 40 people and every one of our needs was met with love -- from the wine, antipasto platters, pasta (especially the gnocchi with pesto!) array of entrees (veal, fish and chicken) to coffee and dessert platters. There was no better way to celebrate Mom, who lived in the Village for 67 years after emigrating from Italy, than with great food and drink, family, friends, laughter and even a few tears.
Our family has been going to VIlla Mosconi for 4 decades and last night we held a family reunion for our of towners We had not been there since well before Covid and were not disappointed; the same warm family atmosphere along with beautiful food and perfect service. We are so grateful Jerry and his family have kept their fabulous resturant going through these crazy times and I recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect meal deep in the village.
It was Christmas Eve, yesterday, and this year I didnt prepare my usual Italian-American extravaganza of the seven fishes. We decided on Villa Mosconi, remembering the time we took my parents there for an anniversary: The atmosphere there was delightfully festive and calm at the same time; the waiters were professional and attentive; the food was fresh and artfully prepared. Sometimes in a world filled with chaos, one need to step back and enjoy the continuity that a restaurant like this gives. All is calm. All is bright. A wonderful experience, and we will be back.
Had dinner here last week with mama. I randomly selected this place but it really surprised me.The food was great, staff hospitable and helpful. I accepted all recommendations, and none of them, the salad, the pasta,the fish failed me. It is my mother’s first trip to us, and first try for the western food, and she was definitely satisfied with it. Thanks for allowing us such a quality time!
The service is stellar here. The food is delicious, and it has a very nice atmosphere. We were greeted by the management (including someone who appeared to be the grandma of the restaurant, she was so sweet), and the waiter was so warm. Heard about this place from my cousin who said he had been several times before, and now Im a life-long customer. Will definitely be back.
My departed father’s mother lived on Carmine St and her cooking seemed reminiscent of this mecca because of her family’s roots in The Venice area and her husbands family in the tiny commune of Masio in Piedmont in the north.My father would come up from Florida where he spent his last 20 years and would also order the pork shoulder that fell off the bone.My children loved this place as youngsters and saw their dad at the bar before dinner with the elders and telling me family stories and life in the old country.I dearly hope this place can open again.It is the best Italian restaurant that I know of , not having been to Queens to eat much.
I was introduced to Villa Mosconi by a friend who dines there regularly and is in the foodie scene. The restaurant itself is low key, however the food is not! The burrata is so fresh, the needle and haystack pasta (cant remember the proper name) is quite possibly some of the best pasta Ive had in the city. I wish we lived a little closer so I can come more often! The service is top notch and Jerry, one of the owners, makes you feel like youre at home.
An unbelievable experience start to finish. This isnt just the best Italian in NYC, its the best Italian anywhere. Our group comes to NYC once a year, every June, and every year we walk in the door we get treated like we are family in every sense of the word. They know our names, they shout and give us hugs, they start bringing out the apps and wine before we even order! AND THE FOOD! My god, the food, I have ordered off menu every time weve come by just telling them what type of things I like in my pasta and the geniuses in the kitchen get it perfect; they know my taste better than I know it myself! We keep the wine flowing until the end when we cap it off with a cappuccino and tiramisu! Of all the things our group does during our annual weekend in NY, it Villa Mosconi I look forward to the most.Jerry, if you and the boys read this, the Belmont crew will be there again soon!
Ambience, acceptance, superb focused service and of course the perfect Italian cuisine. Never before have I entered a restaurant and have it click on all levels. If this is your first Italian restaurant, it will ruin you on all others in the future. It seemed liked they opened the restaurant just for us. Forgot I was in America.
Found this gem quite by accident, and it was a pleasant surprise! The owner was warm and welcoming, our waiter Carl was attentive and helpful, and the food was phenomenal. Although we live a great distance away, we will definitely be back the next time we are in the area.
Villa Mosconi is a superb Otalian resteraunt. The food is fresh and delicious. Everything they do, they do well. This a our regular place to go and so we have tried most everything on the menu and its all great. The staff members are warm,professional and make us feel like family !
The ambience is old Italian like most people mention and our server was very good. The food, however, is the worst we have had in the neighborhood.We got the fried calamari and red snapper. The calamari was dry and lacked flavor but what really surprised us was the snapper. It had a weird acidic taste and smell - the kind of taste and texture old/stale fish acquires. We were very hungry and love fish - the mistake we made was to eat about half of it. We both felt sick about an hour later. My girlfriend has had diarrhea all night and I am waking up to an upset stomach myself.
This wonderful, welcoming and cosy restaurant was recommended by a local and it didnt disappoint. We were warmly welcomed by mama who showed us to our table where our unbelievable experience began. We only had entrees as we had reservations for a music evening, but the choices were many and varied. I had veal in mushroom and marsala sauce which was heavenly and melted in the mouth, my partner had a huge pork chop covered in diced salad which he said was equally delicious. We were disappointed not to have had the chance to sample the desert menu or stay longer to soak up the ambience, especially as we had the wrong night for our music reservation and could have stayed for desert and coffee.
If you ever want to feel you came “home” when visiting NYC, want a warm greeting, fantastic service and a great Italian dinner, dine here. A real gem in Greenwich Village. We had The artichoke oreganata as an appetizer and the short ribs special. Ask for the house wine too. You will always look forward to returning.
We had our wedding reception here June 26th 2015. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was perfect. The only thing that went wrong was the timing, we couldnt get the last slot so we were rushed out. All in all, Villa Mosconi is a really nice, tucked away gem to have an event or just a dinner with family or friends.
The restaurant is not Italian. Grammar errors in the menu testify that the place is not Italian. The offer on the menu is simply ridiculous. We had a hard time deciding what to order. The clam linguini I ordered was terrible. The linguine (this is the real name) were of low quality and drowned in the cooking water. The two of us didnt finish the meal. The interior is dated, not to mention the dishes which are probably the same age as the place. To be avoided.The restaurant is not Italian. Grammar errors in the menu testify that the place is not Italian. The offer on the menu is simply ridiculous. We had a hard time deciding what to order. The clam linguini dish I ordered was terrible. The quality of the linguine (this is the real name) was terrible. The pasta was drowned in the cooking water. Two of us didnt finish the meal. The interior is dated, not to mention the dishes which are probably the same age as the place. To be avoided.
Total reviews rating 4.6
196 Reviews for Villa Mosconi Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-21A group of NYU families needed a restaurant that could accommodate the size of our group so we could have a special celebration after graduation. Villa Mosconi did not disappoint! The room was perfect, the service impeccable and food delicious! The experience made the day even more extra special!
Review №2
2022-07-09Decent quality but not the best, and a bit pricey ($35), service a bit slow, but food is alright, feels like a classic casual Italian place, could be good for date night.
Review №3
2022-08-04By far the best Chicken Parmigiana ever!! Service is terrific! 5/6 of us got this meal!!
Review №4
2022-09-04The bread was not fresh and cold.The arugula salad was only a field of greens. The veal osso bucco was very salty. Eggplant Parmigian was very good. Lasagna was ok- very little meat
Review №5
2019-08-13When one dines at an Italian restaurant, its not just about the foods and drinks on the table but also largely about excellence of hospitality the place bears and presents. In that regards, the veteran staffs--every each of them--here at this place are pure treasures who takes an extra mile to make sure their customers experience delightful and enjoyable.
Review №6
2019-12-11Our family of four visited based on a recommendation from a local and were not disappointed. The setting and decor were what we hoped for from an Italian restaurant in the city. There were several large groups and regulars and seemingly everyone was greeted with a hug from the owners and staff. The service was excellent and the meal was delicious. We will definitely visit again next time.
Review №7
2022-09-04Went for late lunch with brothers and had excellent time. proprietor Jerry was a pleasure to talk to, staff was outstanding and food was delicious.
Review №8
2020-01-02Loved it! It was a nice quieter place without the huge crowd other places had. Our server, Roger, was able to describe each and every dish, including the way each dish was prepared, for example, how the pasta is made fresh every day. He also let us know this restaurant has been around for over 40 years. I can definitely see why.
Review №9
2019-12-28Danny was our server this evening, I was very unsure on what delicious thing to have for dinner since this was my first actual Italian restaurant. He was very informative and and helped me pick some that ended up being OH MY GOODNESS DELICIOUS! all service was superb and very professional! Recommend 100%
Review №10
2021-12-22Ive been here about five times. It is the absolute best culinary experience in New York. The staff is kind and attentive beyond words. The food is amazing. I tell people this is where Ive had the best meal in my life (because its true). I cannot recommend it enough. I really mean all this. Eat here and you wont be disappointed.