Eataly - SoHo

Pros: I love the aesthetic of this place--it has such a great vibe! There's a solid variety of beverages and entrées, plus plenty of seating. The space is large and open, making it a great spot for bigger groups. I ordered the Pinot Nero with the pomodoro, which was a nice pairing.Cons: I felt like the dish that I ordered lacked flavor--it seemed like something was missing.. in addition to that, I also felt that our server wasn't very attentive, and I often had to track him down for things like cheese, water, and the check.

We ordered the Calamari, Le Tagliatelle, Spaghetto Alla Carbonara e Tartufo, and we received a free Margherita Verace pizza from a holiday promotion. The calamari was delicious but the portions were inconsistent. Tables around us had ordered it as well, we unfortunately had far less than others. I felt like I was eating fried zucchini with bits of calamari. The tagliatelle was bland and not memorable. It needed additional cheese to save it. The carbonara was decent. The flavors were good and texture of the meats was delightful. The Margherita pizza was average, the tomato sauce was sweet but other than that it was nothing to rave about. The service and ambiance were terrible. Food arrived slowly. No cheese was offered when pasta was served. We had to ask several waiters for it. Received the cheese after 10 minutes. We also asked for chili flakes for the pizza. The flakes never arrived. I saw the table next to us getting the flakes even though they didn't have pizza. They looked confused. A fellow diner dropped her purse and the hostess walking by stepped over it. She then led other patrons over her bag. It was such a bewildering scene to witness. Service was just disappointing. Slow to serve, fast to give bill. Ambiance was bad. Restaurant is connected to the market. The restaurant should consider preventing shoppers from going through the main section of the restaurant if they are not dining. What's the point of having separate entrances? People in full winter gear stomping by diners. Kitchen is also far from the restaurant. Servers have to walk through the market to bring food in. Overall, it was a negative experience.

What do you do after a day of bopping and shopping around SoHo? You forget to make a reservation and then panic add your name to a bunch of lists that all have a 45+ minute wait. Eataly was the first to have a table for us and there was so much to love about our visit. Firstly, like all Eataly locations, the space is gorgeous. From the dining area to the market and bakery, it's beautiful and feels like a special place. We walked around a bit while waiting for our table, picked up a few groceries from the top and bottom level and marveled at all of the *quite expensive* Italian goods. We picked up everything from a bag of dried pasta to an Italian toothbrush to a canned seltzer and continued our walk around outside until we got a text that we had a table. Even if you don't have plans to stay and eat, Eataly is a fun place to browse and shop, even for a couple small things. We skipped drinks since we were just here for lunch and went straight to entrees. While my friends loved their dishes, I was not a huge fan of mine. I got the Le Tagliatelle bolognese and it just did not have any flavor. I am never one who adds salt to a dish (a mountain of parm, sure), but I added quite a bit to this one. My friends gave it a try and were also surprised at how bland it was. It has wonderful reviews here on Yelp so maybe it was just a fluke serving, but I wouldn't return for it. The space is gorgeous, so it is worth a visit. If you plan on eating, maybe stick to a glass of wine and a pizza or some apps. Buon appetito!

I've eaten at a couple of Eatalys, including in Flatiron, in Italy and in Japan. The restaurant here really steals the show - it's sleek, pretty modern, but still fits with the Eataly aesthetic - and seems to be the prime reason people come here. For us as well.We were a table of four and had four amazing wines. They have something to fit everyone's taste buds.Food is great as well - the pizza is fantastic and the dough is really good. The calamari and the burrata were great as well.The only draw back was service - the place was pretty busy and you can definitely see the waiters running around a bit. They did a decent job of keeping up with our table. There was also some conflicting info we got about certain dishes and wines from two different waiters. Other than that, no other issues!

Dined here for lunch with my daughter. I knew we didn't have much time-- we went with the Spaghetti and a pizza. Me both were under the impression the spaghetti would come with red sauce, which instead had Alfredo. The pasta was okay, the pizza was great. The service was excellent, our server constantly checked in on us. The ambiance was pretty laid back and both had adults and a few tables of children. Eataly has a large market both downstairs and upstairs, which was not too crowded. However, I was in a rush and didn't have any time to stop and really look around. This location is much better than the location that was in Westfield near the World Trade Center. I would definitely to this location, in the future, and hopefully run into the same server.

Was finishing up my shopping in SoHo and bumped into Eataly. I'm so happy I did.Upon entering, the restaurant was very airy and inviting with a lot of space and the music was not too loud- perfect to have a conversation. I came here for a late lunch, and I was seated without reservation promptly. My server was an absolute delight. The food came out very quickly. I ordered an aperol spritz which was fabulous. Then, I ordered the chicken Milanese. This was probably one of the best ones I've had for I didn't need to use the lemon since the flavor was so good. Lastly, I had the Italian parfait which consisted of yogurt and fruits and granola with honey on top. It was scrumptious. My server was so kind and gave me the aperol spritz on the house. This restaurant is lovely for any occasion, and I would definitely return to try the pastas!

Food was decent. The spotlight of the night was the tiramisu dessert. Everything else was just okay. Our service was slow. And while we wait the fire alarm went off. But my review is only about the food. Not the ambiance. That they can't control.

I like this Eataly a lot with delicious food at the restaurant. I went there on Christmas Day which I was grateful that they opened. We ordered the calamari, pasta with truffle. They are all delicious and hot. It was busy during holiday season and there was a bit of wait. The ambiance is cosy. Will definitely go back.

The pasta was delish, and so was the drink. It was a perfect combo after a day of shopping.Although it's not as cozy as the Flatiron location, I would definitely visit again.

While walking around we saw Eataly and decided to stop in for coffee This location is really nice, smaller than the other one I knew but the same great food and service.