AperiBar

Fantastic experience! I surprised my sister with a birthday dinner here before a show, and everything was superb from start to finish.From the charming entrance to the inviting bar area and cozy dining space, the ambiance was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed a variety of dishes--pizza, bolognese, a flavorful chicken dish, fresh salad, and shrimp pasta--and every bite was excellent!Sadly, we had to dash after dinner and missed out on dessert, but we'll be back for sure.The service was top-notch, and the dishes were both delicious and satisfying.A must-visit if you're in the area!

Wow, this place was amazing. I went recently with a party of 10 on a rainy Wednesday early evening. They were able/willing to seat us 30 minutes before our reservation so we didn't need to wait at the bar. Everything on the menu looked great and overall, and the food was incredibly tasty, was served hot, and the ambiance was cozy. The draft beers were served in tall, chilled glasses and perfectly fizzy. Even though the place was packed with happy patrons, it didn't seem too loud inside so we were able to converse quite easily. The decor around the restaurant is classy and pleasing to the eye. The lighting was perfect for evening time. The service was great and well balanced - wait staff was not too pushy nor did they rush us. They also didn't take forever to come around and take orders. Time between order and food delivery was optimal. Overall, it was a solid dining experience and I would certainly recommend it to anyone in the area (near Times Square). Cheers to the staff and management. And compliments to the chef for a stellar menu and beyond expectations on the flavor and execution!

The food, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch at AperiBar. This is a great option for dinner after a show in East Midtown. First, the ambiance is suitable for a romantic meal or a dinner with friends. When you enter the hotel's front, meet the host in the lounge, and head straight back to a quieter area with an open kitchen view. Dishes tried:The butternut squash bucatini has an excellent, flavorful sauce and texture, with julienned squash that is a surprising twist on Italian but fits very well as a fall dish. The noodles were almost over al dente, but the elegantly flavored dish worked well, and everything seemed very homemade and rustic.As an antipasti, the arancini is served with three on a base of savory bechamel. Don't run out before dessert, as the gelatos are fantastic. I had a fig gelato that was more like a sundae with gelato, fig jam, and fresh figs, which was very satisfying.

We went out for a late night dinner and this did not disappoint. We had drinks, apps, pizza and dessert. Everything was just so good. From the focaccia to the meatballs. We shared a bunch of items so we could taste everything. The pasta was really fresh. Our waiter was super friendly and chatty. Really great place to spend an evening. Recommend.

One of my favorite places to enjoy dinner and drinks at the bar in midtown Manhattan. I've had excellent Negronis here; the last time I had a Mezcal one which was delicious. The food is always good and I love their appetizers especially. I had an incredible artichoke one once and blue crab arancini another time. The apps are a great value and you can mix and match them. One of the standout dishes I had was an absolutely incredible chicken with green jus. It was amazing. It took awhile since I believe it was wood-fired in the pizza oven, but I dream of this dish often! The last time I went it was off the menu and there was a seasonal cacio pepe chicken which was also good but not mind blowing.Aesthetically this place is so wonderful. Dark, cozy, warm. A perfect place to spend a few hours in the city.The bartenders and servers are always warm and welcoming. I had a great conversation with Omar and Saba- shoutout to their incredible service! I always look forward to stopping in during my monthly NYC trips.

Cute place with great appetizers and pasta. We came in a large group for a friend's birthday and the service here was friendly and helpful. They allowed us to store cake in their fridge and served it for us after dinner. We ordered a whole slew of items. My favorites were the shishito peppers, Brussels sprouts, and the bucatini with squash (must get). The branzino, meatballs, and gnocchi were also enjoyable. We shared a couple of bottles of a delicious Chianti as well and had a great time. For dessert we had a couple of their gelatos (vanilla and hazelnut) which were so good and I wish I had been less full to enjoy them more. I would definitely try more pasta dishes here if I come again, as they seem to shine in that area. Would also love to try the scallops.

Beautiful little spot in the lobby of LUMA hotel. Cute, modern indoor/outdoor kitchen vibe. Our server was the sweetest! Great selections of small bites, pastas and pizzas, and wines and cocktails and perfect for that little nosh. Sitting near window or outside is your best bet to have/hear conversation. View is perfect of Bryant Park so it feels more swanky than it is (ie it's not a pretentious place - that's good news!) Menu options are super tempting but being dairy-free, I didn't have many options. Would go there again to sip & pick, but I wouldn't go there hungry. ...but you can Not good for vegans but good to sit and socialize.

Came here for happy hour turned into a dinner on a weeknight and it was great. Highly recommend the pizzas. Cole was our server and took great care of us!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Was part of a large group and our table was ready at the scheduled time. Service throughout the evening was attentive.Opted for the skirt steak medium rare for dinner and it was lacklustre. The skirt steak came out medium well to well done for most of the steak and was quite chewy...bummer. The side of potatoes and tomatoes were on the weak side...The side of broccolini on the other side were fantastic. Flavor was on point and the vegetables were super fresh!

Wow! This is one of the best restaurants we've tried in a long time. That could be my entire review. I actually don't know where to begin. But it has been forever and a day since we enjoyed a restaurant as much as we did AperiBar. We picked AperiBar at the last minute randomly, and what a treasure. From the excitement and above par service to the exceptional food and unbelievably inviting atmosphere, it was a home run. I think there was one appetizer we weren't crazy about, but it was so unimportant in the scheme of things The food was spectacular. And we are very picky. The service was beyond reproach. There was not a misfire at any point. Okay, it was a bit warm. There's the one negative.