Intimate, budget-friendly Italian w/ amazing pasta & wine. Great for date nights or groups.
San Marzano offers an intimate and affordable Italian dining experience, perfect for date nights or casual gatherings. With a strong reputation for its delicious pasta dishes and a welcoming ambiance, it's a go-to spot for those seeking quality Italian food without a hefty price tag. The restaurant is particularly noted for its value, with options for group deals and affordable pasta.
San Marzano is celebrated for its Italian cuisine, particularly its pasta dishes which are highlighted as both affordable and delicious. Many reviews mention the pasta for its value, with some specific mentions of vodka pasta. While most feedback is positive, one comment noted that certain noodle dishes lacked flavor and expressed a general negative sentiment about the restaurant's overall quality, though this was an outlier.
"San Marzano is frequently recommended for its pasta dishes, with a specific mention of vodka pasta. The restaurant is also noted for its affordable appetizers and wine selection."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards San Marzano, frequently praising its affordable yet delicious pasta and cozy ambiance, making it a favored spot for various occasions.
Important Note
Some users express strong negative opinions, advising against San Marzano for first-time visitors and suggesting other establishments. One comment also mentioned a specific dish (peanut noodles) lacking flavor.
"San Marzano is recommended for its good pasta, appetizers, and wine at a very good price, with a cute ambiance."
Positive"This comment supports San Marzano as a go-to 'nice' dinner spot for college students, describing it as cozy rather than super fancy."
Positive"This is a recommendation for San Marzano, noting it's near NYU and reasonably priced. The commenter suggests walking in rather than using reservations and mentions that sticking to entrees would keep the cost close to $70 total, excluding tax and tip."
Neutral"This commenter suggests San Marzano might not fit the 'cozy Italian' criteria the original poster is looking for, recommending Frank/Supper instead."
Negative"This user states that getting a reservation at Torrisi can be very difficult, but notes that San Marzano is fabulous, especially considering its price point."
Positive"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."
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