Exceptional Italian w/ immaculate pastas & amazing appetizers. Ideal date spot at the bar, great for wagyu carpaccio. More accessible reservations than other hot spots.
This West Village Italian restaurant is celebrated for its ability to transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes, with a particular emphasis on its consistently immaculate pastas and exceptional appetizers like the roasted mushrooms with pancetta and a fried egg [1]. It's recommended as an excellent choice for a date night, best experienced as a pair at the bar, and is noted for its wagyu carpaccio being the best around [1]. While reservations can be challenging, many find it easier to secure a table here compared to other highly sought-after Italian spots [2].
L'Artusi is acclaimed for its elevated Italian cuisine, transforming simple ingredients into memorable dishes [1]. Its pasta is consistently praised as immaculate, with specific highlights including the mushroom garganelli [1, 2], cacio e pepe [2, 3], and crab pasta [4]. Appetizers like roasted mushrooms with pancetta and a fried egg are also highly recommended [1]. The olive oil cake is frequently cited as an exceptional dessert [3, 5]. While most reviews are positive, a few recent diners have reported disappointing experiences with lukewarm, bland, or overly salty food, and some question the value given the high prices [6].
"The mushroom garganelli and mushroom ragu are frequently praised as standout pasta dishes. The olive oil cake is considered an exceptional dessert, and the wagyu carpaccio is also highly recommended."
Overall, customer sentiment is highly positive, with frequent recommendations for its excellent Italian cuisine, particularly pasta dishes and desserts like the olive oil cake. However, some recent diners have expressed disappointment with perceived declines in food quality and value, citing issues with bland or overly salty dishes.
Important Note
While generally highly recommended, some recent diners have reported disappointing experiences with food quality and service, suggesting a potential decline from its previous standards. Additionally, securing a reservation can be challenging, and some find the prices high for the perceived value.
"In response to a price concern, this user clarified that the prices mentioned are typical for Manhattan and that L'Artusi only recently raised the prices of some dishes slightly."
Neutral"In response to a price concern, this user clarified that the prices mentioned are typical for Manhattan and that L'Artusi only recently raised the prices of some dishes slightly."
Neutral"This user questioned if L'Artusi was considered affordable, stating the cheapest pasta is $25 and wine is $18."
Negative"This user questioned if L'Artusi was considered affordable, stating the cheapest pasta is $25 and wine is $18."
Negative"In response to a price concern, this user stated that ordering a multi-course meal with cocktails in Manhattan often exceeds $100 and that L'Artusi only recently raised prices slightly."
Neutral"In response to a price concern, this user stated that ordering a multi-course meal with cocktails in Manhattan often exceeds $100 and that L'Artusi only recently raised prices slightly."
Neutral"This user questioned if L'Artusi was affordable, stating a meal there with apps, cocktails, entree, and desserts easily exceeded $100."
Negative"This user questioned if L'Artusi was affordable, stating a meal there with apps, cocktails, entree, and desserts easily exceeded $100."
Negative"This user listed L’Artusi in the West Village as a recommendation, noting its price point is average for Manhattan but with better quality."
Neutral"This user listed L'Artusi in the West Village as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter suggested searching for L'Artusi on the sub for restaurant recommendations, particularly for dinner in the West Village."
Neutral"This user mentions L'artusi."
Positive"During a recent early dinner at L'Artusi, the user found the steak frites to have an odd hamburger taste, possibly due to grill cleaning issues after brunch. This was disappointing as previous meals there had been spectacular."
Negative"This user states that L'Artusi is a bad restaurant, likening it to 'The Emperor has no clothes' based on an experience from about a year ago."
Negative"This user hasn't visited L'Artusi in a while but previously considered it their favorite Italian spot in Manhattan, hoping the recent issues were a one-off."
Neutral"The commenter listed L'artusi as a restaurant where dining at the bar is enjoyable."
Positive"The user suggests that a post-COVID downturn might be affecting the quality of meals at highly-regarded restaurants, even after thorough research."
Neutral"The user has had disappointing experiences at L'Artusi on their last two visits, with subpar pasta and only average other dishes. Service was also notably poor and inattentive, which contrasted with a much better experience in 2018."
Negative"This user has not been to L'Artusi in over a year but had excellent experiences on previous visits."
Neutral"In comparison to Torrisi, which met expectations, L'Artusi did not live up to the hype for this user."
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