Barolo East

What a find! With being in New York only a few days and so many options it's difficult to find the hidden gems. I am not one to gate-keep so Barolo East is my pick.Service was friendly, I was able to make reservations on the app, showed up and we were immediately greeted by multiple people. It had that family vibe I love.We started with a round of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The buratta appetizer was fresh and delish, perfect for three people to share. We also had the grilled octopus which presented well and even though I'm not a huge sea creatures fan, it was delicious.Now the veal was by far the best of the dishes. I loved my penne zucchini e pecorino but I was pleasantly surprised after having a bite of the veal I certainly wanted more.Then to top off with desserts and lemoncello, it was perfect. We stayed much longer than we intended just because how friendly and delicious everything was. Plus being sat in the garden area was relaxing.The bar was packed, from what I can tell the bar were regulars that seemed to know each other which was special in itself. However I personally enjoyed being on the back garden deck. It was a nice, quiet area to relax and enjoy with friends.Overall, this is my new favorite spot in the area. There's a parking garage right next door for quick access. I would say easily a great place for family, friends, and coworkers.My tip is book a reservation in advance if you can. I went during the week but I assume weekends can book up. Otherwise the bar is a great option. Their wine list is extensive but they can make pretty much any drink you ask.Great experience! We will be back!

Here is another difficult review. The experience didn't match the price, hence 4 stars, and it is generous. So let's go step by step. Very nice ambiance, very busy restaurant, it was hardly possible to talk as the place was too loud. Wines are expensive. $17 for a glass of a very average white wine (probably one glass pays for the whole bottle). $90 for a bottle of Barbaresco might be okay, but most of the other choices were more expensive. Bread was mediocre and not made at a restaurant. Fried calamari ($20) were okay, served with a very boring sauce. One ball of burrata with two pieces of prosciutto and 3 slices of tomato - burrata was exceptional, the dish was tasty but for $24? We asked to share a pasta dish and the special veal dish. The waiter knew we are sharing the dishes. Veal was difficult to split in advance for sure, but being at a high end restaurant I was expecting that our gnocchi dish can be split in the kitchen - it was not and it was boring dish. Veal special was excellent and very tasty. We finished our meal with two pours of grappa. So let's sum it up - a bottle of Pellegrino, two appetizers, two glasses of wine, a bottle of wine, one pasta dish, one entree, two grappas - $190 per person (with tip)? If this would be an exceptional experience, I would have no problems, but considering quality of the food this is not okay. Good service, prompt and attentive. No recommendation here.

Pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. Decent wine offerings. Veal saltimbocca was tasty but served a bit too late as it had cooled off.

Barolo East is an upscale restaurant. The place is quiet & elegant. The head waiter & waiters are friendly & accommodating. The Sirloin Steak was tender, juicy & absolutely delicious. The grilled vegetables & cut potatoes were grilled just right. The slices of steak were medium cut, generous & satisfying. I couldn't eat all of my meal so I took it home so I could have a delicious lunch the next day. I especially enjoyed the red pepper & olive oil dipping sauce for the bread; it was different & delicious. The restaurant is pricey but totally worth it for the excellent quality of the food.

I cannot believe I didn't take photos of my food here, it was the perfect pasta. I had the "Pappardelle con Pollo e Verdure" and my friend had the "Bistecca". I walked out of there feeling like I was back in Italy. It wasn't too filling or too little, it was just right. From the second we walked in the Host was very nice to us. He walked us in and led us into the upstairs where there is an outdoor patio (it was closed, but still beautiful). We ordered our food and had great conversations with a couple of waiters and the Host. We really appreciated a place where we can have authentic food as well as authentic conversations. It truly felt like a nice family dinner. Cozy and dark. Clean, well decorated, intentionally authentic. This space is beautiful for dates or a night out with friends or family. I 100% recommend coming here if you're looking for a taste of Italy. Beautiful setup, beautiful wine collection. 5/5 for everything!

I walked by this restaurant every day for four years as it was near where I worked. It looked like an old school and classy Italian restaurant and it was. The manager was super attentive and our waiter checked on us several times. The food was delicious and both my friend and I cleaned our plates! The restaurant was busy and everyone seemed jolly. The only downside for me was that it took a long time to get our check after we asked the waiter for it and it was the manager who eventually brought it over. Other than that, this restaurant was a class act. It has excellent ambiance and food. See my photos.

We were in an Italian mood, wanted to stay local to our hotel (Benjamin Royal Sonesta), and hit the bullseye with this place. We are bar-sitters, but the table areas looked classy also. But, we chose the first seats at the bar, and had a fantastic experience. The bread, the salad, the Gorgonzola pasta, and the Bolognese pasta were all fantastic. Senka was our bartender, and Benny was the manager I kept bothering about how great a place he had. NYC has plenty of options, and I am no expert on all of Midtown. What I CAN say very confidently is that if you are walking, riding in a rideshare, staying ANYWHERE close to this place, and it is dinnertime and you are hungry, you need to stop by. No letdown will occur. Lots of pics below. Definitely recommend and see you there (next time wife and I are in NYC).

Jimmy was extremely professional Waiter !!The chop was excellent.Salad outstanding Calamari grilled great choice over friedDessert was very good-

Food was okay. Salad was nothing special. Service was good. At least the restaurant was fairly quiet.Too many Italian restaurants to sample to return to Barolo.

Great food. Had the sautéed chicken liver which was tender and delicious.Great serviceWarm atmosphereNice bartenderA bit loudWill go again!