Spacious, contemporary Italian w/ Michelin recognition. Elevated classics, standout ricotta & pasta.
This Italian eatery on the Upper West Side offers a unique dining experience with its unusually spacious and contemporary interior, adorned with striking gold busts. It elevates classic Italian dishes with creative touches, earning recognition in the Michelin guide. Popular recommendations include the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, outstanding little gem Caesar salad, and cappelletti, with the tiramisu lauded as a perfectly executed classic.
This Italian restaurant is praised for its elevated take on classic dishes, with specific highlights including the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, little gem Caesar salad, and cappelletti. The tiramisu is also a recommended dessert. While generally highly regarded, one user noted that achieving a $50 per person budget can be challenging.
"Highly recommended dishes include the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, outstanding little gem Caesar salad, and cappelletti. The tiramisu is also praised as a perfectly executed classic."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant, praising its fantastic food, great value, and consistently exceeding expectations in both food and service. It's noted for its beautiful interior and elevated dining choices.
Important Note
It can be difficult to stay within a $50 per person budget, especially when including drinks, though it is possible by limiting alcohol and sharing appetizers and desserts.
"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."
Positive"The author suggests Sempre Oggi on 75th for dinner, followed by Wallace Lounge for piano and drinks, as a recommendation for a special night out."
Neutral"Highly recommends Sempre Oggi, noting it's fantastic, spacious, great value, and just a block from the Beacon Theatre. Food and service consistently exceed expectations."
Positive"Suggests Sempre Oggi as an Italian option near Beacon Theatre."
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