Italian gem w/ stand-out pastries & authentic polpette. Don't miss the ricotta sesame bread or ricotta charcuterie!
Nestled in Rockefeller Center, this Italian eatery offers a delightful culinary experience, particularly noted for its exquisite pastries and authentic polpette. Reviewers rave about the quality of ingredients, from their house-made bread and olive oil to their carefully curated charcuterie and cheese boards. While the menu features a range of Italian-inspired dishes, the meatballs and various crostini are frequently highlighted as must-tries.
The restaurant offers Italian cuisine with a strong emphasis on high-quality ingredients. Standout items include their pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat, as well as authentic Italian polpette (meatballs). Other highly recommended items include ricotta sesame bread, charcuterie and cheese boards, and various crostini. The olive oil is also noted for its quality. While not explicitly mentioned as avoided, the focus is clearly on these highly praised dishes.
"Highly recommended dishes include authentic Italian polpette, pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat, ricotta sesame bread, salumi and cheese boards, and crostini with chicken liver mousse."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently recommending its Italian dishes, especially the polpette and pastries.
Important Note
The restaurant was mentioned in a discussion about restaurants that did not make the NY Times list, which might imply certain expectations for some diners.
"Lodi is listed as a recommended spot for appetizers, with mentions of ricotta sesame bread, salumi and cheese, and crostini with chicken liver mousse."
Positive"Lodi was provided as a restaurant suggestion."
Neutral"The user highlighted Lodi as their top choice among several mentioned restaurants near the Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows or Lotte Hotel."
Positive"Lodi is mentioned as a place to get carrot cake."
Neutral"Lodi is suggested as a restaurant option for a casual Sunday supper in the village area."
Neutral"This user noted that the olive oil at Lodi is really good."
Positive"Lodi is recommended for authentic Italian polpette."
Positive"Lodi was included in a comprehensive list of restaurants that did not make it onto the 2025 NY Times list."
Neutral"Lodi is recommended as a restaurant option for the original poster, situated in the 'Midtownish' part of the city."
Positive"The commenter suggests Lodi in Rockefeller Center as an option for pastries."
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