Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 10227 reviews

What David S likes about Grotta Azzurra:
This is a MUST GO restaurant every time you come to NYC. The place is an Italian old fashion style. Carlos is the nicest guy ever to make you feel at home. The food is delicious, you will not notice the difference between America and Italy, fresh ingredients. Very recommended. View all feedback. What Alena A doesn't like about Grotta Azzurra:
Not a bad place, very nice stuff, pleasant old Italian American atmosphere. However, I ordered the pasta with clams, and my clams were full of sand... It's almost okay if there's a tiny bit of sand in them, but what I got made it absolutely crunchy. Mussel soup was quite good, and the gelato was okay. And unfortunately the house wine was not great. View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 17 reviews
Jaquelin
21.07.2022 - 16:28

The personal is friendly. the waiting workers do not rush them through their meal and make sure they have everything they need. really an authentic Italian rest...

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Monique
21.07.2022 - 16:28

We went to little italy, hoping to find authentic Italian food to a reasonable and we met a home! we had 4 different meal times and everyone was fantastic. the...

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Junior
21.07.2022 - 16:28

I was there last Sunday. 12/5/21... I had in layers of soal and nasty had rib eyes. very delicious food; quantity was a lot. my fish was made with butter and wh...

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Freddy
21.07.2022 - 16:28

That must be one of my favorite restaurants! the limoncello martinis are divine and eating is absolutely delicious! highly recommended.

Allen
20.11.2017 - 13:03

Above and beyond food and service!!!!!!! We decided to hold a wedding reception at Grotta Azzurra and it was an amazing evening.

Grotta Azzura Ristorante offers a pleasant old Italian American atmosphere with kind and prompt service. While some reviewers found the food to be below average or disappointing, others highly recommended the restaurant for its delicious food and cozy ambiance. The staff was praised for being efficient, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant's rich history, with famous patrons like Frank Sinatra, adds to the charm of the dining experience. Despite mixed reviews on the food quality, overall, Grotta Azzura Ristorante seems to offer a unique and inviting dining experience in Little Italy.

Aggregated
4.0 ★ from 17 reviews
Annabell
15.09.2023 - 09:54

Went to this place by myself and ordered Minestrone, Eggplant Parm and Oban 14Y. Minestrone was subpar lacking in flavors and devoid of any salt. They could hav...

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Nyah
15.09.2023 - 09:54

I'm sad to say I was a little bit disappointed. It was the San Gennaro festival and I originally had a Pulsed deal which they did not except on Sunday apparentl...

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Alena
15.09.2023 - 09:54

Not a bad place, very nice stuff, pleasant old Italian American atmosphere. However, I ordered the pasta with clams, and my clams were full of sand... It's almo...

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Alex
15.09.2023 - 09:54

The food was fantastic, but the service was really phenomenal. The two gentlemen that attended us were so wonderful and friendly. The music was very 80’s hits w...

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Kenia
15.09.2023 - 09:54

This has to be one of my all time favorite restaurants!!! The limoncello martinis are divine and the food is absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommend.

Opentable
4.0 ★ from 512 reviews
Nanny
18.09.2023 - 04:25

Little Italy classic spot. Wonderful food and great ambience. Homemade pasta has been the specialty here for over 100 years. A real treat.

Drew
18.09.2023 - 04:25

The Lobster Fra Diavelo was out of this world!!!!!!!!!!

Dillan
18.09.2023 - 04:25

My favorite restaurant in little Italy. Service excellent and food delicious

KellyG
18.09.2023 - 04:25

We were in town for a school theater trip. The food was great and reasonably priced. Nice local meal :

AnneB
18.09.2023 - 04:25

Food was below average. Went here for restaurant week. Had the cheese tortellini as an appetizer, chicken for entree and cannoli for dessert. Wouldn’t recommend...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 1496 reviews
Jack
13.01.2024 - 12:50

This is a very good Italian Restaurant. It's our favorite when we visit New York. The food is outstanding as is the service and atmosphere.

Frank
13.01.2024 - 12:50

Ive been coming here for many years and to say these people dont take reservations for anyone is a bold faced lie. there are all types of people that work and e...

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Robert
13.01.2024 - 12:50

Great authentic itialian food in little Italy part of town. Across is restaurant used in God father movies

James
13.01.2024 - 12:50

Came here in 2016 on holiday from UK. Great staff and some fantastic authentic food. When I visit NYC again I'll be sure to go back and eat there.

Brian
13.01.2024 - 12:50

The Food hits right every time! Absolute must for any Italian food lovers!

Yelp
3.0 ★ from 586 reviews
America
04.06.2023 - 10:17

This place is underestimated. I'm here twice and every time. You don't need reservations here, there are always many seats that...

Matylda
04.06.2023 - 10:17

My friend bought a pulse and we went to check this place on a show. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. it was not packed, We have a place at the corner door,...

Clarissa
04.06.2023 - 10:17

The food was very... average. Nothing spectacular. Fried calamari was one of the most crispy Calamari I had. But could not really taste the octopus. My pasta...

Sirved
5.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Tim
20.11.2023 - 00:14

Went there this past Sunday. 12/5/21?I had filet of sole and hubby had rib eye ? very delicious food; amount was plenty?my fish was made with butter and white w...

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Sheridan
20.11.2023 - 00:14

This is a MUST GO restaurant every time you come to NYC. The place is an Italian old fashion style. Carlos is the nicest guy ever, make you feel like home. The...

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Tim
20.11.2023 - 00:14

The food was fantastic, but the service was really phenomenal. The two gentlemen that attended us were so wonderful and friendly. The music was very 80?s hits w...

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Facebook
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3.2 ★ from 370 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 907 reviews
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4.4 ★ from 16 reviews
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3.9 ★ from 3466 reviews
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