Authentic Sicilian flavors & unique Italian dishes. Perfect for date nights or family dinners.
This cozy Italian spot in Hell's Kitchen offers a taste of Sicily with its authentic cuisine. Patrons rave about the unique flavors, with standout dishes like the arancini sampler and prosciutto pizza receiving high praise. It's a great choice for a date night or a family-friendly meal, boasting a charming interior and a good wine list.
This restaurant specializes in Sicilian and Italian cuisine. Customers highly recommend the arancini sampler and prosciutto pizza, with some even calling the pizza one of the best they've ever had. Other praised dishes include baked pasta with eggplant and Busiate al Pesto Trapanese. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the food to be 'mid' and another noted it can be very loud.
"Customers highly recommend the arancini sampler, baked pasta with eggplant, prosciutto pizza, and Busiate al Pesto Trapanese. The Pasta alla Norma is also noted as a signature vegetarian option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its authentic Sicilian and Italian dishes, with particular highlights on unique items like arancini and prosciutto pizza. Some reviewers found it to be 'mid' or 'not great but not terrible', and noted it can get loud.
Important Note
The restaurant can be very loud, and while generally well-regarded, some customers have found it to be 'mid' or 'not great but not terrible'. A large group might experience a significant wait time.
"This user recommended Norma's as being very Italian."
Neutral"Norma is highly recommended as an authentic Sicilian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen with many vegetarian options, including their signature dish, Pasta alla Norma. The commenter frequently takes out-of-town guests there."
Positive"The user reiterates their positive experience at Norma, specifically mentioning the cozy vibes and pleasant service, despite only having their pizza."
Positive"Norma is praised for its amazing food and cozy atmosphere, with a great wine list."
Positive"Norma is suggested as a restaurant offering rustic Sicilian cuisine."
Positive"Norma in Hell's Kitchen is mentioned as a potential restaurant."
Neutral"Norma is recommended for rustic Sicilian food, although it is the furthest restaurant mentioned by this commenter."
Positive"The original poster acknowledged Norma as a recommended option after Casa Mono was booked."
Positive"Norma was recommended as a bib gourmand winner where one can usually walk in."
Positive"Norma is listed as one of the recommendations."
Positive"Norma also has a small location in Murray Hill."
Positive"Norma also has a small location in Murray Hill."
Positive"Norma in Hell's Kitchen is recommended for classic Sicilian food, with a nice interior and good, family-friendly food, including red sauce options."
Positive"Norma in Hell's Kitchen is recommended for classic Sicilian food, with a nice interior and good, family-friendly food, including red sauce options."
Positive"The post author is organizing a pizza tour across Manhattan and lists Norma as one of the pizzerias to visit."
Neutral"The commenter expressed love for Norma's, recalling great food and cozy vibes from a previous visit. They also specifically mentioned still thinking about their arancini."
Positive"Normas on 9th avenue is suggested as a more family-rustic, though less chic, alternative to Bocca de Bacco."
Positive"Norma on 9th is suggested, but the commenter notes it might not meet the specified budget."
Neutral"Norma's Hell Kitchen is listed among many good restaurants in the area and is described as a Sicilian restaurant suitable for a solo diner."
Positive"Norma's in Hell's Kitchen was recommended as a place where casual clothes are okay."
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