Hyper-seasonal Sicilian w/ elevated veg & pasta. Spacious, beachy vibe near Beacon Theatre.
This hyper-seasonal Sicilian restaurant on the Upper West Side offers an elevated yet approachable dining experience. Known for its luxuriously prepared vegetables, housemade pastas, and perfectly cooked porchetta, the menu changes almost daily based on produce availability. The spacious, beachy ambiance makes it ideal for upscale casual gatherings, and it's conveniently located near the Beacon Theatre.
The restaurant specializes in hyper-seasonal Sicilian cuisine, with a menu that changes daily based on ingredient availability. Standout dishes include expertly prepared vegetables, housemade pastas, and porchetta with crispy skin. The tiramisu is also noted as a reliably delicious classic dessert.
"Highly recommended dishes include the whipped sheep's milk ricotta, the little gem Caesar salad, cappelletti, and the bruschetta. The porchetta and housemade pastas are also celebrated."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for exceeding expectations, highlighting its fantastic food, great value, and exceptional service. It's frequently recommended as a top dining option on the Upper West Side.
Important Note
While it's possible to dine on a budget by limiting drinks and sharing appetizers/desserts, staying within a strict $50 per person budget can be challenging. The restaurant is considered good but perhaps not worth a long trip if you're not already in the area.
"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."
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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