Elegant Italian trattoria w/ sophisticated ambiance. Standout pasta & inventive dishes, perfect for date nights. Highly praised service.
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, from the acclaimed restaurateurs behind Diner and Marlow & Sons, brings a sophisticated yet warm neighborhood trattoria experience to Manhattan's Flatiron district. This Italian gem boasts an elegant ambiance, perfect for special occasions or intimate dates, with a noteworthy fireplace and flickering candlelight. The menu offers inventive twists on classic dishes, with standouts like the rich timballo di anelletti pasta pie and decadent fried delicata squash, all complemented by excellent service and a highly recommended tableside martini.
Borgo offers an Italian menu with inventive takes on classic dishes. Highly recommended items include the timballo di anelletti (pasta pie), fried delicata squash, and clam pasta with bottarga. The chicken liver mousse and tableside martini service are also frequently praised. While generally lauded, one reviewer found the food too salty and overpriced.
"The timballo di anelletti (a layered pasta pie) and clam pasta with bottarga are highlighted as exceptional. The fried delicata squash and chicken liver mousse also receive high praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Borgo for its sophisticated ambiance, excellent service, and inventive Italian cuisine. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and dates, though some note it can be difficult to get reservations and the atmosphere can sometimes be loud.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure, and some diners have noted that the atmosphere can become oppressively loud despite spacious seating. One reviewer found the food to be too salty and overpriced.
"Borgo is suggested as a more affordable option that still offers a nice dining experience."
Neutral"Borgo is mentioned as a great option among several others."
Neutral"Borgo is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"Borgo is suggested as a romantic and intimate option with a rustic, candlelit townhouse vibe. The food is described as some of the best in the city without being overly fussy."
Positive"This user strongly recommended Borgo for the ambiance the original poster is seeking."
Positive"Bourgo was mentioned as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"Borgo is listed as one of the user's favorite restaurants for solo dining at the bar."
Positive"Borgo is mentioned as another option to consider, alongside Nona Dora and Hearth."
Positive"Borgo is suggested as a place that might fit the user's requirements."
Positive"The original poster is considering Borgo for their birthday dinner reservation in February."
Neutral"The original poster suggested Borgo, but the family had not heard of it, indicating a lack of tourist recognition."
Neutral"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."
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