Italian w/ charming outdoor seating. Known for pasta, but reviews are mixed: some say it's great, others find it 'mid'.
This Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village offers a charming ambiance, particularly noted for its outdoor seating. While some praise its pasta dishes, like the carbonara, and its overall appeal as a romantic spot, others find it to be a "vibes over food" establishment. Despite some critiques regarding consistency and perceived mediocrity, it remains a popular choice for those seeking a traditional Italian dining experience.
This Italian restaurant is frequently recommended for its pasta dishes, particularly the carbonara, and is often described as having a romantic ambiance suitable for dates. However, a significant portion of feedback suggests the food can be mediocre or even disappointing, with some users likening it to chain restaurants and others noting issues with greasiness or undercooked ingredients. Despite these criticisms, its outdoor seating and general Italian offerings continue to draw in customers.
"The carbonara pasta is frequently mentioned, with some users highly recommending it, while others find it to be mediocre or excessively greasy. The restaurant is also generally suggested for its Italian offerings."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some patrons praising its romantic atmosphere and pasta dishes, while others express disappointment, citing issues with food quality and calling it overrated.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the restaurant may be overrated or a 'tourist trap,' with particular criticism directed at the carbonara dish for being overly greasy or poorly prepared. It has also been noted as a potentially loud dining environment, especially with outdoor seating.
"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."
Negative"This commenter wished the restaurant provided chopsticks, finding them better for eating pasta."
Neutral
