Elegant Italian trattoria w/ inventive pastas, tableside martinis & a fireplace. Perfect for date nights & special occasions.
Willa Moore reviews Borgo, an elegant Italian restaurant in Nomad, praising its sophisticated atmosphere, inventive dishes like timballo di anelletti and clam pasta, and excellent service, making it ideal for special occasions.
Borgo, an elegant Italian restaurant in Nomad, is lauded for its sophisticated atmosphere and inventive dishes like timballo di anelletti and clam pasta. The spacious interior, white tablecloths, and excellent service create an ideal setting for special occasions or date nights, offering a high-quality neighborhood trattoria feel in an upscale setting.
Borgo offers inventive Italian cuisine with a focus on pasta and small plates. Standout dishes include the timballo di anelletti, fried delicata squash, and clam pasta with bottarga. While some find the food can be salty or overpriced, the general consensus highlights the quality and creativity of the dishes.
"The timballo di anelletti, a pasta pie, and the clam pasta with bottarga are frequently highlighted as exceptional dishes. Other praised items include the fried delicata squash and the chicken liver mousse."
Overall, customer sentiment towards Borgo is highly positive, with frequent praise for its elegant atmosphere, excellent service, and inventive Italian cuisine, particularly its pasta dishes.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure, and while the ambiance is sophisticated, some find the atmosphere to be oppressively loud. One user also found the food to be too salty and overpriced.
"Borgo is mentioned as being easy to get into for lunch."
Positive"The user had a negative experience at Borgo, finding the food too salty and overpriced for what it was, and would not return."
Negative"The user enjoyed their experience at Borgo."
Positive"The user found Borgo to be good but not as impressive as the hype suggested."
Neutral"The user described Borgo as 'fine'."
Neutral"The user shared that a picky Italian friend considers Borgo one of the city's best and noted its inclusion in the NY Times' top 50 restaurants."
Positive"The user is asking for opinions on Borgo."
Neutral"The user lists Borgo as a place they are considering visiting."
Neutral"Borgo was listed as one of several restaurant suggestions for a birthday dinner in NYC."
Neutral"Borgo is listed among the best pasta options in Manhattan."
Positive"Borgo offers unique dishes ideal for sharing, but it comes with a higher price point, potentially reaching $100 per person. The wait time at Via Carota, another option, can be quite long."
Neutral"This user expresses fondness for Borgo."
Positive"The user had a work lunch at Borgo on 27th Street, just east of Park, and immediately thought it would be a great place to bring a date."
Positive"The author seconds the recommendation for Borgo."
Positive"Borgo is recommended, especially if the user has time until November to plan."
Positive"Borgo is mentioned as one of the best restaurants in NYC right now, noted for its Italian cuisine."
Positive"This commenter recommended Borgo for pizza bianca."
Neutral"Borgo has a lunch menu that should fit the specified budget."
Positive"Borgo is a new restaurant that has quickly become the commenter's go-to for Italian food."
Positive"This commenter suggested Borgo as a new must-visit spot."
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