Italian eatery w/ lively vibe & outdoor seating. Great for pasta & classic dishes, but can get scene-y.
This Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village offers a lively dining experience, with a focus on pasta dishes and a charming ambiance, particularly noted for its outdoor seating. While many appreciate its vibrant atmosphere and classic Italian fare, some find it to be a bit too much of a scene.
The restaurant serves Italian cuisine, with pasta being a frequently mentioned highlight, particularly the carbonara. However, some diners have experienced issues with dishes being overly greasy or mediocre, and there are mentions of inconsistent quality over time.
"Carbonara pasta is frequently mentioned with fondness by some diners. Pizza is also highlighted as a good option."
Customer feedback is mixed, with many enjoying the restaurant's ambiance and pasta dishes, while others find it overrated or suggest the quality has declined.
Important Note
Some users find the restaurant to be overpriced for the quantity and that Italian food, in general, may not travel well for takeout. It has also been described as loud, especially with outdoor seating, and some have questioned its online ratings.
"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'."
Negative"This commenter had a negative brunch experience, finding a salad with prosciutto inedible due to excessive salt in the dressing and sending it back."
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