Motel No Tell

4.7

29 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

‘Motel No Tell’ is a single bar divided into a few different sections, and each section has a similar connection with the theme. It has a 1970s feel with diner style booths, velvet gold-trimmed furniture and Art Deco light fixtures.

Whether your birth date was in 1960’s or 2000’s you’re gonna feel welcome. Come hang out, grab a tasty cocktail, sample our Neapolitan style pizza out of our imported Italian oven, sit on velvet fabric from the famous ‘Gramercy Park Hotel’ while you meet up with some friends and have a laugh!

Bring a group, claim a couch or two, or hang out near the bar and make new friends while watching a live band. If you want to hang out in the equivalent of a “roadside motel” with a fully stocked bar, Neapolitan pizza and a disco ball start making plans now.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–12:00 am Wed 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 2:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(646) 368-9775
Website
https://www.motelnotellnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Scotty Connolly
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
210 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009-3414
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
Avenue A and 13th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L Train 14th Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Motel Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Take a break and grab a drink at Happy Hour! Monday through Thursday, we’re serving up the best deals from 4-7 PM, and on Fridays, we start the weekend early from 2-7 PM. Great drinks, no excuses—come make your week a little brighter!
Motel Mixtape Bingo!
Multiple dates available
Where your lucky numbers come with a side of throwback bangers, bad dance moves, and questionable life choices. Get ready to sip, sing, and (probably) scream when your jam drops. Will you win? Maybe. Will you belt out Like a Prayer like your rent depends on it? Absolutely.
Motel Wine Night!
Multiple dates available
Wine down with us at Motel No Tell—half-off bottles when you order a meat & cheese board. Good wine, good food, easy choice. 🥂

Offers

Surely the best Happy Hour in Manhattan, bar none.
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get down to Motel No Tell before 7pm on a weekday for a happy hour of unmatched proportions. What better way to wrap up the workday than with the finest value in the city. Pints, Pina Coladas, Pizzas... It doesn't get much better than that!

What 29 people are saying

Motel No Tell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Motel No Tell is a lively hotspot with a "super fun" atmosphere and "great happy hour." Guests rave about the "amazing" service, led by standout staff members like Eve and Aoife. While food impresses, the vibrant ambiance often overshadows quiet conversation. Ideal for brunch or celebrations with excellent drinks and decor.

29 Reviews

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Kelly VIP
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We came here for brunch to celebrate my birthday, the whole meal took well over 2 hours because we were waiting so long for food and drinks. I completely understand the kitchen gets backed up but with basically one waitress running around, it creates very poor service. They were nice and gave us a free shot after we waited 15 minutes for our first round of drinks to arrive. The most frustrating thing was the waitress would only take 4/8 drink orders and then walk away…when we get her attention to order drinks for the rest of the table, she wasn’t necessarily thrilled and looked annoyed. Who takes half a table drink orders and walks away in the middle of that? The food and drinks were GREAT but ultimately the slow service had us saying we would never go back. Don’t come here unless you have time to kill
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Nick
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Eve our waitress Was amazing!! It was my first time here and the vibes were outstanding. I will definitely be coming back this place at another time for brunch and other festivities. Thank you Motel No Tell!
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Lizzie
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our food came out cold. Avocado was not ripe. Biscuit was hard as a rock. Poached eggs were cooked through. Drinks were okay. Way too loud and asked to be moved outside which was better. Vibe is very cool though and I can imagine it’s a fun evening spot.
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Mark
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
went for happy hour on Thursday and stayed for a few hours - drinks were very good and service was friendly and responsive! Our nachos tasted good but were vertical not horizontal - and the proportions of cheese and ingredients were on the top leaving majority of the nachos plain, that was disappointing. Otherwise a nice time with friends in a fun festive location.
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Hailey
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here! Everything is amazing. Great food, great drinks, great ambiance. Can't get enough of this place!
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Daniel
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing time. If you’re celebrating something, this is the perfect vibe. Food great, drinks better
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Corinna
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AOIFE WAS THE BEST WAITRESS EVER PROMOTE HER SHE DESERVES IT
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Brittany
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aifa and her coworkers were amazing! They were on top of it never letting us or anyone’s drinks go empty while dealing with a super busy brunch service. Thank you ladies!
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Lenore VIP
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bottomless Nrunch is a great value! Good drinks and a lot of variety. Good vibes
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Natasha
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes, great food, great service, but music was way too loud I was like screaming at my friends trying to talk to them
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FAQs

Motel No Tell offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 368-9775.

Motel No Tell is rated 4.7 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

210 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009-3414

Additional information

Cross street
Avenue A and 13th Street
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–12:00 am Wed 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 2:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L Train 14th Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scotty Connolly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.motelnotellnyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 368-9775

Motel No Tell

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Motel Happy Hour!

Motel Mixtape Bingo!

Motel Wine Night!

Offers

Surely the best Happy Hour in Manhattan, bar none.

Menu

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Motel No Tell offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Motel No Tell restaurant rated?

Is Motel No Tell currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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