Italian neighborhood gem w/ handmade pastas & craft cocktails. Mixed reviews: some call it a pricey hipster spot, others love its value & apps like pate crostini.
This Italian eatery offers a neighborhood dining experience with a focus on handmade pastas and creative cocktails. While some reviews suggest it has become an overpriced "hipster spot" that has lost its former charm, others praise its reasonably priced mains and delicious appetizers like the pate crostini. It's a place that aims for a special occasion feel, but opinions are divided on whether it consistently delivers.
The restaurant serves Italian cuisine with an emphasis on handmade pastas. While some diners find it overpriced and mediocre, others specifically recommend the pate crostini, salads, and handmade pastas, along with their cocktails. One opinion suggests it has lost its previous quality while trying to elevate itself.
"Recommended dishes include pate crostini, salads, and handmade pastas. The cocktails are also mentioned positively."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some finding it an overpriced and mediocre "hipster spot." However, others appreciate its reasonably priced dishes, good cocktails, and specific items like pate crostini, salads, and handmade pastas, suggesting a more positive experience for those who enjoy its particular ambiance and offerings.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the restaurant has become overpriced and may not consistently deliver on quality, with one comment noting it can be cramped.
"Recommends Saggio in Washington Heights."
Positive"Noted that Saggio does not serve lunch but may still offer weekend brunch."
Neutral"Recommended Saggio for the group's 'somewhat bougie' taste."
Positive"Listed Saggio as a recommended spot."
Neutral"Saggio is recommended for its really good Italian food."
Positive"A user liked Saggio the one time they visited last year, noting it was a bit cramped inside."
Neutral"Contrary to other opinions, a user personally likes Saggio, finding it worthwhile for dining out in the neighborhood with reasonably priced mains and cocktails. They specifically enjoy the pate crostini, salads, and handmade pastas."
Positive"Saggio, which used to be good, is now hard to justify as it has attempted to become a 'special occasion restaurant' without improving its quality."
Negative"A user fully agrees with the negative assessment of Saggio, characterizing it as overpriced and mediocre."
Negative"Saggio is advised against, being characterized as an overpriced and mediocre 'hipster spot' on 181st."
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