Top-tier Italian w/ killer pasta & vibes. Can be tough to snag a table, but worth the effort for many.
This West Village Italian eatery is a fan favorite, consistently drawing praise for its expertly crafted pasta dishes and vibrant atmosphere. While many find the food and ambiance exceptional, some recent feedback suggests a decline in quality and service compared to past experiences, with a few diners finding it overhyped or inconsistent.
Known for its modern Italian cuisine, L'Artusi receives frequent recommendations for its pasta dishes, with specific mentions of the mushroom garganelli, cacio e pepe, and wagyu carpaccio. While most diners find the food exceptional, a few have noted issues with saltiness or inconsistency, and some criticize certain dishes like the focaccia.
"Highly recommended dishes include the mushroom garganelli, wagyu carpaccio, and cacio e pepe. The olive oil cake and chocolate bonet dessert are also frequently praised."
Overall, customer sentiment is highly positive, with many praising the exquisite food and lively atmosphere. However, a segment of reviews indicates recent dips in quality and service, leading to some disappointment.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the restaurant has changed ownership in recent years, and that both food quality and service may have declined compared to previous experiences. Additionally, some find the restaurant to be somewhat overrated for its price point.
"This user suggested L'Artusi as a good option, particularly for the current season."
Positive"This user expressed a strong preference for L'Artusi."
Positive"This user ranked L'Artusi as their first choice among the listed West Village restaurants."
Positive"This user simply stated L'Artusi as their choice."
Positive"L'Artusi is mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"L'Artusi is stated to be much easier for reservations, while Via Carota is considered relatively easy to walk into."
Positive"Both Via Carota and L'Artusi are fully booked during the holiday season, but tables are easier to get between January and March, especially at Via Carota. Reservations for L'Artusi can often be booked a week or two in advance during that off-peak period."
Positive"Both restaurants hold back a good number of seats for walk-ins. Lines typically start forming around 4:30 PM, allowing flexibility with timing after getting a drink nearby."
Neutral"The commenter believes L'Artusi is as difficult to get into as Via Carota, suggesting that walking in when they first open is the best strategy."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned having a late-night dinner reservation at L'Artusi, a place they have never been to but are excited to try."
Neutral"This commenter stated that L'Artusi is fabulous and suggested that heading to The Beekman for drinks afterward might not be worth it due to the area being less lively at night."
Positive"L'artusi was mentioned as a possible restaurant for the event."
Positive"Even if online reservations are full, calling L'Artusi's phone line might yield success in getting a reservation."
Neutral"This user mentioned loving L'Artusi but noted that it does not serve fries, indicating it might not be ideal for the specific solo dining criteria."
Neutral"This user is planning to visit L'Artusi after seeing it mentioned multiple times as a popular recommendation."
Positive"Even as a meat-eater, this commenter raves about L'Artusi's mushroom ragu, calling it one of the top 3 pasta dishes they've ever had. They even shared a link to a recipe for it."
Positive"The commenter acknowledges that some friends prefer L'Artusi to Via Carota, although they personally find L'Artusi too salty. They remain open to trying it again."
Neutral"The mushroom garganelli at L'Artusi is described as incredible."
Positive"This commenter believes L'Artusi is superior to Via Carota. They find Via Carota to be overhyped and flavorless, but appreciate that L'Artusi's dishes can have a salty and peppery taste."
Positive"L'Artusi was categorized by the commenter as very good but somewhat forgettable, alongside other upscale and hard-to-reserve restaurants."
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