Upscale Italian with exceptional Dover sole and a sophisticated bar scene, though can be pricey.
Casa Lever presents itself as an upscale Italian dining experience, drawing praise for its ambiance and well-executed dishes. The Dover sole, in particular, has been singled out by diners as a must-try, offering a memorable culinary highlight. While some patrons find the restaurant a bit expensive and perhaps lacking in excitement, it remains a solid choice for a refined meal or a sophisticated drinks outing.
Casa Lever offers Italian cuisine with some standout dishes like the Dover sole, which has been described as exceptionally good. While generally well-received, it is noted as being on the pricier side, with some finding the overall experience to be somewhat unexciting.
"The Dover sole is highly recommended, with one diner describing it as one of the best they've ever tasted. The restaurant is also noted as a good spot for drinks, particularly its outside bar."
Customers generally have positive experiences at Casa Lever, highlighting its upscale ambiance and quality Italian cuisine. Some reviewers note that it can be quite expensive, but dishes like the Dover sole are particularly praised.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted as being quite expensive and some reviewers have found it to be "horribly boring" or lacking in excitement.
"Casa Lever was mentioned as a restaurant in the Midtown area that could potentially offer private dining rooms."
Neutral"This user recommends Casa Lever as a good option for picky or hard-of-hearing older family members."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned this restaurant was suggested by someone else but was dismissed by their boss as "horribly boring" for a group dinner in Midtown."
Negative"This user recommends Casa Lever as an upscale dining choice."
Positive"This user suggests Casa Lever as a potential venue for a corporate dinner."
Neutral"Casa Lever was suggested as a potential venue, with its great outdoor space highlighted as a beneficial feature."
Positive"Despite a generally lukewarm impression of the NYC food scene, this Londoner found their favorite meal in New York at Casa Lever. They specifically noted the Dover sole as one of the best they had ever tasted."
Positive"A replier found Casa Lever to be great."
Positive"A replier found Casa Lever to be quite good but also noted it is very expensive."
Positive"This commenter recommended Casa Lever."
Neutral"The commenter agrees with the previous recommendation for Casa Lever as a good spot for drinks."
Positive"Casa Lever is recommended for drinks, specifically highlighting its outside bar as an option if the budget permits."
Positive"Recommends Casa Lever as a mid/high tier lunch option."
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