Lively Italian spot w/ generous portions for sharing [1]. Fave red sauce joint for many [2], and a go-to for creamy vodka pasta [3].
This Italian eatery is known for its red sauce classics and generous portions suitable for sharing. While some reviews mention it can be a loud dining experience, it's often recommended for groups and for those seeking traditional Italian-American fare. The restaurant is celebrated for its rendition of vodka pasta, often highlighted for its creamy sauce and creamy burrata topping.
The restaurant offers a menu of Italian-American classics, with a particular emphasis on red sauce dishes and large, shareable portions [1]. The rigatoni alla vodka is frequently mentioned, though experiences vary from highly positive with creamy sauce and burrata [2] to critical of spice level, texture, and price [3]. It is also identified as a place to find spicy rigatoni vodka [4].
"The rigatoni alla vodka is frequently recommended, noted for its creamy sauce and burrata topping. It's also recognized as a spot for spicy rigatoni vodka."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some praising the generous portions and traditional Italian-American dishes, while others have found certain items like the rigatoni alla vodka to be overpriced and undercooked. It's noted as a potentially loud restaurant.
Important Note
The restaurant may be a loud dining environment [1]. One user experienced the spicy rigatoni alla vodka as undercooked and overpriced [2].
"The commenter suggested '& Sons' and recommended going for happy hour to take advantage of their meal deals."
Positive"Arthur & Sons is considered a favorite red sauce Italian restaurant by this commenter."
Positive"Arthur & Sons is considered a favorite red sauce Italian restaurant by this commenter."
Positive"Arthur & Sons is considered a favorite red sauce Italian restaurant by this commenter."
Positive"The original poster is considering Arthur & Sons, along with John's of 12th St. and Patsy's."
Positive"Arthur and Sons is recommended as a place to find spicy rigatoni vodka."
Positive"Referencing other posts, the author notes that Arthur and Sons is frequently recommended for spicy rigatoni vodka."
Positive"Arthur & Sons is recommended for large groups due to great portion sizes for sharing and reasonable prices. The commenter has never had a bad meal there, despite mixed reviews."
Positive"Arthur and sons is mentioned as a loud restaurant."
Negative"This user recommended Arthur & Sons, specifying its location on 39th street."
Neutral"The commenter observed two nearly uneaten portions of rigatoni from Arthur and Sons on a nearby bench at the festival, suggesting others also found the dish unsatisfactory."
Negative"Arthur and Sons' "spicy" rigatoni alla vodka at the festival was not spicy, undercooked, and overpriced at $15 for a small, meatless portion in a paper saucer."
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