Bistango

Beautiful restaurant in The Kimberly Hotel. You have your choice of elegant and beautiful seating outside in front of the hotel, you can dine in the lobby, bar, or in the actual restaurant.As you enter you will see the most marvelous fish tank which prob cost over fifty thousand to put into the hotel. Truly breathtaking even if you are foreign to the world of fish tank ownership.They brough out bread complimentary to start our meal, one was gluten free bread for my girlfriend and non-gluten free bread for me. The bread was delish and warm which they brought out with a humus which had what tasted like truffle oil in it.I started with a cab that had a healthy pour and lasted me throughout the meal. Entree was the Veal Milanese - arugula, shaved fennel, cherry tomato, Pecorino cheese, balsamic glaze. The veal was enough for at least three servings, I also ordered a side of pasta Bolognese which I devoured. Pasta was fresh and homemade, and the Bolognese sauce was expertly prepared. They put basically an entire arugula salad on top of my veal, but I am not complaining, it pairs quite well if you want veal and arugula in all yours bites you surely will be able to. My girlfriend chose the mushroom farfalle. The pasta was in a truffle oil sauce, and it tasted extremely light, pairing very well with the delicious shiitake mushrooms and asparagus.I really cannot find any faults with this restaurant selection and highly recommend if you are looking for a quality meal that will not break the bank in Midtown East Manhattan.As always people SYOY!!!

I've worked in the area for over a decade and have seen the Kimberly Hotel but never have gone in. I'm glad I actually stopped by Bistango (in the hotel) when a friend invited us to.The restaurant has a nice covered outdoor section and a decent-sized indoor seating area. It would be really good for a business lunch or dinner because it's quite a spacious spot and you don't feel like the tables are on top of each other compared to some other Italian restaurants in the area. It's definitely a different vibe, but not in a bad way.The pasta selection is really good. My wife and I both enjoyed our pastas! Our friend's steak and eggs with chimicurri also looked fantastic. All in all a solid spot

For hotel dining, it's decent, but as far as Italian food goes, it's pretty average. One odd choice was serving hummus with the bread instead of olive oil or even butter - it felt a bit out of place for an Italian restaurant.The service was solid, though, with attentive staff who kept things running smoothly. That said, the atmosphere definitely had a hotel vibe--most of the diners didn't seem to be locals, which added to the transient feel.Overall, it's fine if you're staying at the hotel, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Came here twice within a span of a few years and happy to note the consistency in service. My friend made same day reservations and at first they didn't have anything for us but after a few minutes we were seated. Very cozy and comfortable room, elegant and quiet - the tables were well spaced. Service was incredible- warm, kind accommodating and super classy. Crispy bread to start with a delightful garlic and lemon dip. My friend ordered spaghetti and meatballs - not on the menu but the waiter was eager to oblige- she loved it. I ordered the Saffron Pasta - no butter, extra cheese - very delicious but not super filling. I wished the pieces of broccoli robe were bigger. We both ordered a cocktail - the spiked cider - also good very sweet and delightful!

Great place for a nice Italian dinner near our hotel a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Food was well prepared, homemade, hot and fresh. Italian staff was warm and friendly. Highly recommended

I came here with my brother and his wife in mid-October. The menu is accommodating to everyone and I was able to order a lower carb meal featuring chicken breast, which was bone in and very moist, mushrooms, and cauliflower. It was delicious. My brother ordered the lobster ravioli and said it was amazing. They also have a great wine menu and the Barbera was especially good. The service was perfect and even they were crowded we could hold a conversation.

SUCH A HIDDEN GEM!! Everything on the menu can be made gluten free and they have dairy free cheese as well! I get the chicken Parmesan which is almost impossible to find anywhere gluten and dairy free. It's beyond incredible and comes with a side of yummy pasta (also can ask for gluten free!). Also don't sleep on the humus and gluten free bread to start-- some of the best I've had. This has become a go to restaurant for me

Good gluten free pasta options in a beautiful restaurant off of the San Carlos Hotel in midtown. Servers were attentive and ambience was lively at the holidays. The calamari were excellent and the cheese and charcuterie platters were oversized and generous portions.

Bistango is completely gluten free! Everything on the menu is gluten free, which is exciting! We got several appetizers, all of them were delicious. Would definitely recommend the calamari. We were all disappointed in the main entrees. Would definitely not recommend the lasagna. It was very bland. Other entrees that my group got were just average. The chocolate lava cake is delicious! The staff was very friendly and there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. We made a reservation so not sure how difficult it would be getting in regularly... cute decor and a nice ambiance in the restaurant!

I was pleasantly surprised by the PULSD deal this place offers! Inside the elegant Kimberly hotel, Bistango offers a reasonable ($49?) voucher for 2 to have two brunch entrees and one drink each (any cocktail counts!).Brunch items were inventive and high quality. You can also order lunch items if you prefer!Service seemed a tad understaffed, but at the same time was top-notch and white-tablecloth vibes. Definitely will return!