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Il Violino, New York, NY

Il Violino

4.6
4.6
1948 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Il Violino

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper West Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation.
The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu.
In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 873-2500
  • Website
    http://www.ilviolinony.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    West 68th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,948 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Violino, a charming Upper West Side gem, impresses with its "amazingly good" food and "professional and courteous service." Perfect for pre-show dining near Lincoln Center, it offers a warm, neighborhood atmosphere. Standout dishes include the "best lasagna" and tiramisu. Regulars praise its consistency and welcoming staff.

1,948 Reviews

  1. ira

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff were “under the gun” because of high demand which prompted manager or owner to rush us to finish our meal, collect ourselves and leave. Cramped quarters with no”atmosphere”although food was quite good. Taking into consideration the high priced and very popular area within which the restaurant is located the prices are excellent.

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  2. David

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and welcoming staff and environment. Plenty of menu choices of great tasting Italian dishes that one doesn't normally attempt at home. Good portion sizes. Service is attentive. Nice wine list. This is one of the places we often go back to around the Lincoln Center.

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  3. Joan

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was outstanding! It was a wonderful dining experience.

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  4. Claire

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night! Delicious ! Great food and great service!

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  5. Nicholas

    New York City

    247 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    247 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to have dinner before a performance at Lincoln Center. Good menu with nice items to choose from. Service is quick and attentive. Just a bit tight getting around with tables close together. Prices are higher than they used to be but that’s the way things are going nowadays.

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  6. Charlotte

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and service was solicitous and friendly. Always enjoy going to this restaurant before the opera.

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  7. Tony

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant little corner Italian restaurant with decent food. To an out-of-towner, it seemed like a typical NYC place.

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  8. Thomas

    New York City

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood Italian restaurant with interesting specials.

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  9. Sally

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No complaints. Good food, reasonably priced. Good service, convenient to Lincoln Center. Will be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around experience. Food was delish. Service was thoughtful and well timed.

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FAQs

Il Violino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2500.

Il Violino is rated 4.6 stars by 1948 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Il Violino restaurant

Il Violino

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper West Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Violino

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West 68th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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