Hyper-seasonal Sicilian with luxuriously prepared veg & housemade pastas. Spacious, beachy vibe near Lincoln Center. Michelin recognized.
Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side is a hyper-seasonal Sicilian gem offering an elevated dining experience with a beachy, spacious ambiance. The menu, which changes almost daily, focuses on luxuriously prepared vegetables, exquisite housemade pastas, and perfectly cooked porchetta. This spot is ideal for upscale yet informal gatherings, providing a delightful escape with its fresh, market-driven, and seasonal Italian fare.
Sempre Oggi offers a hyper-seasonal Sicilian and Italian menu that changes daily based on produce availability. Highlights include their excellent vegetable-forward dishes, housemade pastas, and porchetta with crispy skin. Dishes like whipped sheep's milk ricotta, little gem Caesar salad, and cappelletti have been specifically praised. The tiramisu is also noted as a delicious, classic dessert option.
"Specific dishes that receive high praise include the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, the little gem Caesar salad, and the cappelletti. The bruschetta is also highlighted as amazing, and the porchetta is noted for its perfectly crispy skin."
Customers consistently praise Sempre Oggi for its exceptional food, great value, and attentive service. It's frequently recommended as a top Italian option, particularly for its elevated dishes and pleasant dining atmosphere.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, one comment suggests that staying within a $50 per person budget can be difficult, though possible by limiting drinks and sharing appetizers.
"The user expressed interest in trying Sempre Oggi after it was recommended, noting their enjoyment of Italian food."
Positive"The user recommended Sempre Oggi as a lovely Italian farm-to-table option with a calm and elevated vibe, located just a block from Central Park on the Upper West Side."
Positive"The commenter listed Sempre oggi as a restaurant where dining at the bar is enjoyable."
Positive"This commenter mentioned hearing good things about Sempre Oggi."
Positive"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."
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