Affordable pasta date spot w/ bottomless wine & great for groups. Cozy, intimate Italian w/ ~$16 pastas.
San Marzano offers an intimate and affordable Italian dining experience, particularly known for its pasta dishes. It's a popular spot for date nights and can accommodate larger groups with special deals. While many praise its value and cozy atmosphere, some reviews suggest mixed experiences with certain dishes.
The Italian cuisine at San Marzano is frequently recommended for its pasta, with specific mentions of affordable prices around $16 per dish. The restaurant also offers group deals that include appetizers and entrees. While many have positive experiences, a few reviewers have noted that certain dishes, like peanut noodles, can be bland.
"Pasta dishes are frequently recommended, particularly at an affordable price point of around $16. The restaurant also offers group packages that include pasta."
Customers generally praise San Marzano for its affordability and intimate atmosphere, making it a great option for dates and group gatherings. However, there are mixed opinions on the food quality, with some finding it lacking.
Important Note
Some users have expressed strong negative opinions, advising against the restaurant and suggesting it is not a good option for those seeking a high-quality dining experience. There are also mentions of specific dishes like peanut noodles being bland.
"San Marzano was included in a list of restaurant recommendations for the FiDi area."
Neutral"This comment suggests considering San Marzano, acknowledging that the $40 per person budget is challenging for dine-in restaurants."
Neutral"This establishment was mentioned as a potential dinner option for first-time visitors to NYC, located near Hell's Kitchen/Hudson Yards. The user is considering it among other places."
Neutral"The user agrees with previous comments that the initially listed restaurants, such as San Marzano, are not good options and suggests exploring other places."
Negative"The user strongly advises against the restaurants mentioned, including San Marzano, stating they are not good and are often promoted through discount platforms like Groupon because they lack appeal."
Negative"The user suggests that the listed restaurants, including San Marzano, will likely leave a visitor unimpressed with NYC's culinary scene and advises against them."
Negative"The original poster enjoyed the vodka pasta at San Marzano, indicating a positive experience with their Italian offerings."
Positive"One commenter stated that San Marzano is also not good. Another commenter mentioned that the peanut noodles there taste like nothing."
Negative"This user hosted an event at San Marzano for $70 per person, which included unlimited beer, sangria, wine, and a three-course meal."
Positive"San Marzano is suggested as a very affordable Italian option, possibly even within a $100 budget including drinks."
Positive"Expresses a guilty pleasure love for San Marzano, affirming it's really good."
Positive"Enthusiastically agrees that San Marzano is a great place."
Positive"Recommends San Marzano, noting they offer pasta for $16."
Positive"Recommends San Marzano for its bottomless wine, large group 3-course dinner with pasta, and reasonable price."
Positive"The commenter mentions San Marzano as a decently priced option for pasta."
Neutral"A user is hosting a party of 17 at San Marzano in the East Village. They secured a deal for $55 per person (pre-tax/tip) which includes unlimited beer/wine/sangria, three family-style appetizers, and one entree per person."
Positive"Nice little intimate pasta date that won’t break the bank!!"
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