Puglia Ristorante

Food was fantastic. A real sense of Italian restaurant history in this place. Caesar good, not mixed at table, but authentic. Eggplant rollatini and chicken travolta delish. House Chianti very inexpensive by the bottle, good bread. Great cappuccino. Keyboardist and singer played classics, too loud, but I stuck tissues in my ears and had a ball..dancing on the chairs for a birthday song, waving arms with the other customers for volare. An experience!

Puglia is lots of fun. Make sure you call and make a reservation in advance. Then, get everyone there on time to seat. Especially for special occasions like birthdays, engagement parties and friendsgivings. Puglia is great for group dinning experiences. They do a special menu where you get unlimited drinks and a 3-course meal at around $51/person. They also encourage you to pay in cash to avoid paying extra. It's a great deal if you have a lot of drinkers and lots of people to feed. The food portions are big and you will leave Puglia feeling full at the end of the day/night. On top of that, what makes this place special is the live performances. Tons of Christmas and Mancho man and other songs were played. It's loads of fun when people, young and old stand on top of their chairs. Everyone sings along with their napkins waving in the air. It's fun to watch and participate in. To be quite frank, this may be a white people thing (I hate to bring color into this but I was the only Asian during the entire dinning experience. The irony is that Chinatown is just around the corner. Then again, who cares, right? As long as you have a memorable experience). I am just pointing this out in case you are an introvert who hates noise and fits into the minority introvert and you don't want to feel like you stand out the entire time you're there. PS: I didn't mind it. Even then, they have an inside space where you can avoid the crowd and dine in a more calm environment. Overall, an awesome place. :)There is another Italian restaurant uptown that does this (it's called Patricia's on second avenue, but that restaurant attracts more of the college crowds). Puglia is more family oriented. What's more, something to be aware of - there is one bathroom stall for the ladies. So be prepared to wait on the long line for the bathroom if you break the seal.

I came here for a friend's birthday. The food was pretty good actually. However, the music was too loud - making it impossible to have conversation. Three stars for the seating. They set up too many tables that were back to back. Getting in/out to use the bathroom was challenging since there were people basically on top of us with no space. It just wasn't comfortable. If one table was removed, it would have been much more enjoyable for everyone. It felt very crammed, not pleasant if you're claustrophobic.

Came here with a reservation for a big bachelorette party and wow, what a fun experience!! The food was served family-style and it was so plentiful and delicious. Service was swift, and the performances were so much fun! Will definitely be coming back when I have the opportunity.

I love this restaurant! This was my second time here and it was so much fun. The food is served family style and it's seriously so good. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente and has the right amount of vodka sauce. The garlic bread is delicious- crunchy, buttery, garlicky. The zucchini fries are chef's kiss. I've been dreaming about them ever since the first time I had them a year ago. I haven't been able to find them anywhere else. The vibes here are truly immaculate. There's live music and everyone dances, sings along and swings their napkins around. The tables are also close together so you're bound to make new friends. It is difficult to get a reservation here for a Saturday night because they are so popular. That being said, it's SO worth it!

This is the BEST spot to do your birthday! I had a group of 16 and it was so much fun and it's such a good price. It's so much food for the price as well. And the food is good. I'm always skeptical with family style but it was really good. The only downside is they only have one restaurant for the private party area. So there's always a line. I definitely will go back and suggest everyone goes there. The service, food and vibe are all 10/10.

Wow! We were looking for authentic Italian and we found it! The lasagna was and the stuffed rigatoni was superb! We started with stuffed mushrooms and a mixed salad and ended with tiramisu (10/10) and my husband devoured the molten chocolate cake. Huge portions, great service, and authentic Italian ambiance....highly recommend!

Visited Puglia with my daughter's theatre group. We sat in a private room and even got serenaded by a sweet gentleman. He really made it quite the experience!

I came here on January 1, 2020 and it was the best Italian food . The service was excellent . They sing every 20 minutes . I could not remember the name so I look at pictures I took 5 years ago and the name of the restaurant was in the back ground . I will be back tomorrow evening . Thank you

I've lived in new york for almost three years and this is the best dining experience i've had by far. i went with a group of 8 friends and we did the prefix menu. It was dinner and a SHOW. DJ, dancing on the chairs, and the food just kept coming. Bottomless red and white wine and we never had to ask them for more - they just kept bringing it. You get garlic bread, salad, and 4-5 appetizers before you even get your entrees. It was the most fun dining experience and perfect for a big birthday dinner or to bring family when they visit. For a group of 8 WITH TIP we paid $587. That includes unlimited beer and wine!!! An absolute steal in new york. You won't find a cheaper and better quality meal anywhere else. The service was amazing as well. Will definitely be back many times!