Generous family-style Italian feasts w/ classic NY vibes & huge portions.
Tony's Di Napoli is a beloved family-style Italian restaurant that has been a go-to for decades, offering a taste of classic New York Italian cuisine. It's known for its enormous portions, vibrant atmosphere, and friendly service, making it an ideal spot for gatherings and celebrations. The restaurant boasts a diverse menu with many standout dishes, particularly their pasta and decadent desserts.
Tony's Di Napoli serves large, family-style portions of classic Italian-American dishes. Standout recommendations include the spicy lobster linguini with vodka sauce, NY strip steak, and linguini with white clam sauce. Desserts like chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, and tiramisu are also highly praised for their generous sizes. While many find the food satisfying and well-suited for groups, one reviewer called it a 'huge tourist trap' with mediocre food and poor service.
"Standout dishes include the spicy lobster linguini with vodka sauce, linguini with white clam sauce, and a Tomahawk steak. The restaurant is also celebrated for its family-sized desserts like chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, and tiramisu."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its generous family-style portions and classic Italian-American fare, often recommending it for groups and celebrations.
Important Note
One review described the restaurant as a 'huge tourist trap' with mediocre food and generally poor service. Another suggested it might be an overhyped, pricey option for a small group of two.
"The commenter strongly advises against eating at 'The Smith' due to its ownership and suggests Tony Di Napoli's in Times Square as a good option for families with kids."
Positive"The original Italian recipe for tiramisu did not contain alcohol."
Neutral"Tony di Napoli was recommended for its group menus, with the cheapest package potentially fitting the budget, though beverages might be extra."
Neutral"The user visited Tony's Di Napoli at 5 PM and was seated for a party of 6 with no wait. The restaurant became more crowded later."
Positive"This user has a slight preference for Tony di Napoli, specifically mentioning that their francese dishes are great."
Positive"This user listed Tony di Napoli as a potential option for family-style Italian dining."
Positive"The commenter recommended Carmine's or Tony's for Italian food, or a vegetarian Indian buffet like Bukhara."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Tony's Di Napoli."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Tony's di Napoli."
Negative"Tony's Di Napoli was recommended as a graduation celebration spot, described as having a great atmosphere and family-style Italian food that contributes to a positive dining experience."
Positive"This commenter expressed a dislike for Tony's Di Napoli, describing it as feeling like takeout quality. They suggested La Pecora Bianca as a more suitable option for a mother-daughter outing."
Negative"This commenter suggested replacing Tony's Di Napoli with Carmine's but also noted that either would be a waste of money and food for a small group of two."
Negative"While acknowledging a preference for Tony's Di Napoli, this commenter suggested Arthur and Sons or Carmine's as better alternatives."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Tony's Di Napoli, located in Times Square, as a great recent find. They highlighted the good food (mentioning lobster linguini and Tomahawk steak), amazing energy, singing waiter, solid drinks, old New York vibe, and ease of reservation."
Positive"The commenter notes they haven't been to Tony's Di Napoli but suggests it as a place they've considered."
Neutral"Tony di Napoli is mentioned as a reliable and established institution for dining, similar to Carmine's, and is considered a fine option."
Positive"Tony di Napoli is seconded for its reasonable prices in the Times Square area, good food, pleasant service, and ample seating."
Positive"Tony di Napoli is recommended as a fantastic Italian restaurant with great portion sizes, making it suitable for families."
Positive"Tony di Napoli is highlighted as the only choice for dining in the Times Square area, despite the general avoidance of the area."
Positive"Tony's di Napoli was mentioned as a restaurant option."
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