Sicilian gem w/ hyper-seasonal dishes, amazing pastas & porchetta. Upscale but casual, beachy vibe.
This hyper-seasonal Sicilian restaurant on the Upper West Side offers a luxuriously prepared menu focusing on fresh vegetables, housemade pastas, and perfectly cooked porchetta. The spacious, beachy dining room provides an upscale yet informal atmosphere, making it ideal for various gatherings.
This Italian restaurant, with Sicilian influences, is praised for its hyper-seasonal approach, excelling in vegetable-forward dishes, housemade pastas, and porchetta. Standout items include whipped sheep's milk ricotta, outstanding little gem Caesar salad, and cappelletti. The tiramisu is also a reliably delicious classic dessert option.
"Highly recommended dishes include the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, the little gem Caesar salad, and the cappelletti. The bruschetta is also mentioned as amazing, and the tiramisu is a reliably delicious classic dessert."
Customers highly recommend this Italian restaurant for its fantastic food, great value, and excellent service. It's frequently mentioned as a top choice near the Beacon Theatre.
Important Note
While generally praised, one commenter noted that staying within a $50 per person budget can be difficult, though possible by limiting drinks and sharing appetizers/desserts.
"The user reported getting at least 10 ravioli at Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side recently."
Positive"Sempre Oggi on the UWS is a more accessible option for tiramisu compared to places like Don Angie's."
Positive"Sempre Oggi was listed as a good Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side, but not considered worth a long trip."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned having a great experience at Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side."
Positive"Siempre Oggi is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"This user highly recommended Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side (UWS), stating it was 'SO good' and had 'potentially the best service' they'd ever had at a restaurant."
Positive"Sempre Oggi is highly recommended for its attentive service, contemporary ambiance, and delicious, fresh, market-driven, and seasonal food. The commenter prefers it over Osteria Nonnino, Torrisi, and Lucciola, citing Torrisi as potentially being too 'scene-y'."
Positive"Sempre Oggi is a favorite, particularly the bar area which is quiet and cozy, allowing for good conversation. The food is elevated with Michelin bib gourmand status, and while staying within a $50 pp budget is difficult, it's possible by limiting drinks, sharing appetizers (like the amazing bruschetta), and splitting dessert. The pasta dishes are delicious."
Positive"Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side is noted for its beautiful interior and reasonable pricing, depending on the order."
Positive"This user expressed doubt that NYC food can match the authenticity of Italy but recommended Semprenyc as being pretty legit and having a gorgeous mosaic at the bar."
Neutral"This user recommended Sempre Oggi on 75th street."
Positive"Sempre Oggi is highly recommended as a new favorite, offering a great meal, lovely dining room, and delicious, elevated dining choices, having recently been added to the Michelin guide. It's conveniently located a block from The Beacon."
Positive"Author mentions Sempre Oggi, a restaurant that recently received a Michelin Star, as a promising dining option located a bit further than Felice. They noted that reservations were easy to get a week prior to the comment, though this might change."
Positive"The author recommends Sempre Oggi as a dining option."
Positive"Expresses personal preference for Sempre Oggi but is unsure of availability."
Positive"Corrects that Sempre Oggi is Michelin recognized, not starred."
Neutral"Recommends Sempre Oggi, highlighting its Michelin recognition, availability, and Italian-leaning menu with pancakes."
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