Generous family-style Italian feasts, a long-standing NYC tradition perfect for groups & celebrations.
A classic NYC Italian-American institution, this restaurant is celebrated for its family-style dining and generous portions. Patrons rave about the comforting, red-sauce Italian fare, with many sharing decades-long traditions of dining here. It's frequently recommended as a go-to for group gatherings and family celebrations.
The restaurant is renowned for its classic, family-style Italian-American cuisine, featuring large portions perfect for sharing. Dishes like linguini with white clam sauce, chicken parmigiana, and various pasta dishes are highly recommended. While generally praised, one review noted it as a "huge tourist trap," suggesting other options might be preferable for those seeking authenticity.
"Highly recommended are the family-style portions of Italian classics, with specific praise for the linguini with white clam sauce and chicken parmigiana. The spicy lobster a la vodka pasta and the generously sized desserts are also highlighted."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment, frequently recommending it for its large portions and family-style Italian classics, especially for group dining and celebrations.
Important Note
One reviewer described the restaurant as a "huge tourist trap." While generally well-regarded, this suggests potential concerns for those seeking a more local or less tourist-oriented experience.
"Tony Di Napoli is mentioned as a potential kid-friendly dining option, suitable for when the focus is on ensuring a child has a good time rather than fine dining."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends the linguini white clam sauce at Tony Di Napoli."
Positive"Carmine's is considered a tourist trap but has good food and fun family-style service suitable for large groups."
Positive"Carmine's is recommended as a suitable option for large groups."
Positive"This commenter believes Carmine's is the best choice for the request, despite being a bit of a tourist trap, due to its good food and fun family-style service for larger groups."
Positive"This commenter had a wonderful experience bringing their partner's family from the Midwest to Tony's Di Napoli, and highly recommends it."
Positive"Carmine's or Patsy's are suggested as good options."
Neutral"The commenter's older male colleagues in midtown banking love Tony Di Napoli."
Positive"This commenter had their rehearsal dinner at Tony's Di Napoli and found the food good and family-style, with everyone enjoying themselves."
Positive"Tony's Di Napoli is recommended as a place that older male colleagues in midtown love."
Positive"The user questioned the validity of national restaurant rankings, citing an example where Una Pizza Napoletana was ranked #1 and Tony's Pizza Napoletana #2 or 3 in a pizza ranking by an Italian society. They prefer rankings focused on specific categories or local markets."
Neutral"If Tony Di Napoli must be visited, the user recommends the 3rd Avenue location over the Times Square one and suggests Bar Primi for casual Italian."
Negative"This user strongly advises against visiting Tony Di Napoli, calling it a 'huge tourist trap' and suggesting seeking other Italian food recommendations."
Negative"Toni's is listed as a place that serves roast pork rice rolls, which might be similar to the dish the original poster is looking for."
Neutral"Tony's was suggested as a place to get a slice of pizza, located conveniently near Anthony and Sons."
Positive"Tony's Di Napoli in Midtown is listed as a larger, family-style Italian restaurant."
Neutral"Tony D' Napoli's is a family-style Italian restaurant with huge portions that is kid-friendly and likely has high chairs, making it a good option for a baby-friendly dining experience."
Positive"Tony Di Napoli was recommended as a family-friendly Italian restaurant, noted for having kid-friendly options and pasta."
Positive"Tony Di Napoli was recommended again as a family restaurant."
Positive"Tony Di Napoli was recommended as a family-friendly dining option."
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