Italian in the West Village w/ romantic vibes & cute outdoor seating. Known for pasta, but mixed reviews on execution – some love it, some find it overrated.
This Italian eatery in the West Village offers a charming ambiance, particularly noted for its outdoor seating, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. While many praise its pasta dishes and romantic atmosphere, some diners have found certain preparations, like the carbonara, to be overly greasy or lacking in flavor, leading to mixed opinions on its overall quality and value.
The restaurant serves Italian cuisine, with pasta being a frequently mentioned item. While some diners rave about dishes like the carbonara and bolognese, others criticize them for being too greasy, undercooked, or lacking flavor. There are also mentions of a salty salad dressing and a general perception that Italian food, especially pasta, does not travel well.
"While specific dishes receive mixed reviews, the carbonara pasta is mentioned with both high praise and significant criticism for greasiness. Outdoor seating is also highlighted as an appealing feature."
Customer sentiment is divided, with many appreciating the charming ambiance and pasta dishes, while others feel the restaurant is overrated and inconsistent in quality, particularly regarding specific preparations.
Important Note
Several reviews suggest the restaurant can be loud, especially with outdoor seating. Some customers have reported negative experiences with specific dishes, such as overly greasy carbonara or salty salads, and there are mentions of the restaurant potentially being a 'tourist trap' or overrated by some.
"The original poster was considering Olio e Più for a birthday dinner due to its nice interior, good pricing, and proximity to the Comedy Cellar. However, they noted that it has been referred to as the 'Olive Garden of the West Village,' which was not the desired vibe."
Negative"This user explicitly advised against choosing Olio e Piu."
Negative"Olio e Più will offer both Thanksgiving specials and its regular menu on Thanksgiving Day."
Positive"The commenter believes both Olio e Piu and Buddakan are subpar and suggests exploring other options in NYC."
Negative"The commenter implies that Olio e Piu is not an ideal choice."
Negative"The commenter labels Olio e Piu as a 'tourist trap'."
Negative"The commenter states they would not recommend Olio e Piu, calling it 'dogshit'."
Negative"This commenter describes Olio e Piu as mediocre, referencing an article about them gaming TripAdvisor algorithms. They also mention their bolognese was undercooked during a previous visit."
Negative"The commenter explicitly states they would choose Buddakan over Olio e Piu, identifying Olio as a 'tourist trap'."
Negative"This commenter stated the restaurant is 'overpriced and not v good'."
Negative"This commenter explained that putting carbonara in a container will overcook the eggs and that it needs to be eaten within minutes of preparation to be good."
Neutral"This commenter stated they 'Never liked that place, so overhyped'."
Negative"This commenter humorously suggested the dish resembled 'lomein tossed in oil and garlic to cut cost'."
Negative"This commenter stated they 'got sick from this place around a year ago'."
Negative"Responding to Mofrdo, this commenter disagreed, stating 'No it isn't' regarding the carbonara being solid."
Negative"This commenter described the carbonara as 'not great at the restaurant either' and 'mediocre', noting that takeout pasta generally doesn't travel well."
Negative"This commenter noted that while carbonara might be bad takeout, it could still be horrible at the restaurant, emphasizing that it needs to be eaten fresh."
Negative"This commenter asked if the author microwaved the carbonara after takeout."
Neutral"This commenter referred to the restaurant as 'Toilet bowlio e poo'."
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