Cozy Italian trattoria w/ great pasta & octopus, perfect for date night, though some find it unremarkable.
This cozy Italian spot in Chelsea offers a charming ambiance, perfect for intimate dinners. While some diners have found the food to be consistently good, with standout pasta dishes and a highly praised octopus, others have had less favorable experiences, noting limited vegetarian options and recommending alternative establishments for a more exceptional meal.
This Italian restaurant is known for its cozy ambiance and generally well-regarded pasta dishes. The octopus is specifically called out as a favorite by some. However, there's a noted lack of vegetarian entree options, and some diners have found the overall food to be unremarkable, leading to recommendations for other restaurants in the area.
"The octopus and various pasta dishes, including pappardelle, have been specifically recommended. The filet with truffle butter and tuna tartar also received positive mentions."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising the cozy atmosphere and specific dishes like pasta and octopus, while others report disappointing experiences and suggest alternatives.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the original ownership may have changed, and experiences can vary significantly between visits or compared to other establishments in the area.
"The author mentioned that the lamb chops were great at Da Andrea a couple of weeks prior."
Positive"The author reported a horrible experience at Da Andrea, involving a 30-minute wait after their reservation time and receiving mediocre to bad food."
Negative"The author mentions that the original Da Andrea was a favorite about 20 years ago, but the owners have since sold it. For Italian in Chelsea, they suggest Cucina Alba but haven't tried it, and recommend Spanish options like Txikito, Salinas, and Tia Pol."
Negative"The author was disappointed with Da Andrea, finding it unremarkable, and prefers Portale in the same area. They noted that both burrata and octopus are on the menu at Da Andrea, with the octopus being their favorite in the city."
Negative"The author had a lackluster experience at the Chelsea location, contrasting it with a positive experience at the Greenwich Village branch. They recommend Portale over Da Andrea in Chelsea."
Negative"Responding to a comparison between Da Umberto and Da Andrea, the author notes that Da Umberto is more expensive but offers superior food. They found Da Andrea reliable when they lived nearby but not exceptional."
Neutral"The author had a fantastic experience at Da Andrea the previous weekend, highlighting the filet with truffle butter, tuna tartar, and pappardelle as delicious."
Positive"The author prefers Da Umberto to Da Andrea."
Negative"This user supports the recommendation for Da Andrea, calling it one of their favorites."
Positive"Da Andreas is a solid pick with a cozy vibe and consistent food, offering a quiet date-night energy without being pretentious. Their pasta portions are noted as hitting the perfect spot."
Positive"Da Andrea is recommended as a nice dining option."
Neutral"Da Andrea, located on the corner of 18th St and 8th Ave, is recommended for its great Italian food."
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