Bellini

I stopped in late on a weeknight for a dinner and was absolutely thrilled with the quality of every dish. It was all flavorful and fresh. If I was in the area I'd come back here in a heartbeat. I highly recommend their Bellini cocktail, the name is well earned

Ambiance was expected. Lacking food quality was not expected. One dish that is a MUST. Get the eggplant parm appetizer. It was delicious. Mussels were dried out. Didn’t finish the plate. One of the dishes, the pasta was still raw. I was given the wrong plate which I was ok with because I was able to try the Tuscan chicken while still getting my veal dish. But that should be noted. I really expected more. The place looks wonderful and the sauce of the pasta dishes is very good but the raw pasta and dried mussels really threw it off for me. I unfortunately would not come back.

We stumbled upon Bellini’s after visiting the National History Museum earlier this week. We absolutely fell in love. The ambiance was fantastic, the food amazing and we really enjoyed our conversation with the waiter. If we ever make our way back to New York again, this will for sure be on our list to visit again!

This is the second time eating here. Small restaurant which makes it cozy. Food was delicious. Service was great, very attentive. Definitely would eat here again!

Stopped in on a cold windy Sunday night. Lovely small and intimate place with homeade pastas. The butternut squash ravioli was rich and satisfying with actual butternut flavor (unlike other places). Spaghetti with meatballs was flavorful with chonky beef/veal meatballs. Didn't wait for photo before diving in (sorry). Wonderful surprise.

This is hands down some of the best food I have ever had, regardless of cuisine. I had the lamb chops. Also ordered was the Penne Alla Vodka, Shrimp Pesto, and the Spaghetti Meatballs. Everything including the texture of the pasta, the flavor of the sauces, the smokiness on the vegetables, was absolute heaven. Its a small cozy space and was extremely clean. My only small complaint is the overhead music was a tad too loud. Our server was phenomenal and never missed a beat. Please do yourself a favor if you are looking for a fantastic meal and go here.

Food was delicious and portion was generous. Our server was attentive & friendly; quickly attending to what we need. My wine had something black inside and even before flagging to server, he noticed and came over to see what is wrong and replace new glass right away. The restaurant also offers cute small detail such as pasta display and outdoor seating that allow people watch.

This place is really really good! We tried it on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch, the service was so attentive, food was absolutely delicious, loved the romantic, intimate atmosphere, and the oldies music. This place would make the best date night spot. We ordered from the specials menu and were not disappointed, prosciutto ravioli and luck porcini parpadelle. Delicious!!! Shout out to Elvis for the great service!!!!

Authentic delicious Italian Cuisine, pleasing to the palate, with a soothing harmonious of service and warm welcoming of hospitality with a soft touch of ambiance; that compliments your enjoyment of good quality food.

GUYS you need to check out this little restaurant in the upper west side! She was a little pricey, but damn was it worth it!! I got a yummy little chicken parm and it filled my tummy to the brim I am totally satisfied with my order. I'm going to spread the word to ALL my friends about this place. 10/10 YUM Pregnant or food baby?

Service was friendly and they were very accommodating on a busy Friday. Ultimately I just thought that my food was not up to par. It lacked seasoning and it felt like my carbonara was more cheesy than creamy and eggy. Could have used a bit more salt and additional egg mixture

Food was delicious and portion was generous. Our server was attentive & friendly; quickly attending to what we need. My wine had something black inside and even before flagging to server, he noticed and came over to see what is wrong and replace new glass right away. The restaurant also offers cute small detail such as pasta display and outdoor seating that allow people watch.

Ordered in. The clams oregansta had decent breading but zero edible clams. All like tire rubber. The veal picatta came with lots of spaghetti and edible, but not top notch, veal.

I am not sure where to begin. I will begin by saying its smaller than I thought. There was some one outside smoking which seeped in and make the restaurant smell a bit. The heat was deff blasting and the music playing sounded like Frank Sinatra. The music I feel didn't go with the atmosphere of the restaurant. The menu is also set up oddly. My chicken Milanese was under salads. We got a bread basket. The bread was not good and the oil that we had, had no taste whatsoever. My friend had pasta with Clams. It was very oily.. she also had a Caesar salad and to her the dressing tasted not good and the coloring of it was off. As she asked for extra. I had crispy Brussels sprouts which besides the beer was the only good thing. They were super crispy. I had chicken Milanese. The ends of the chicken were cold so I just ate the middle. The arugula that came with it did not look fresh or appetizing. The cheese on it looked rubbery and the chunks were pretty cold. Also, usually with chicken Milanese you get a lemon to squeeze over it. Instead of a lemon, I got an orange slice. I would not recommend this place due to what I just wrote.

Cute little restaurant that was pretty empty on a Tuesday afternoon. They had free homemade bread to start. I ordered the chicken parmigiana which tasted amazing. It was a decent portion of spaghetti and chicken. Also got a ginger ale which was nothing special. Would definitely come back to try the other dishes on the menu.

Delicious zeppole! A super charming place with hole-in-the-wall vibes and a cute atmosphere.

Food is not fresh, the sangria taste like cool aid , place is cute but food not really, we went a group and none of my friends were happy with the meals

Doug and this Resturant Came as a knight in shining armor on our quest for food after quite the adventurous appetite/inducing night. Though originally headed to thyme and tonic, my healthy foodie friend and were greeted so enthusiastically by the server here and the outdoor seating seemed so vibrant and festive, we almost changed our plans and stayed: As fate would have it thyme and tonic was closed anyway and we found ourselves returning around 10.30pm with our tail between our legs to the friendly server here anyway. *quarantine curfew means most places close by 10 and the rest by 11* The overall dining experience did not disappoint once we were seated quickly. The meal spanned the usual Italian restaurant classics but all really well executed. We ended up with the eggplant Parmesan oh, the mushroom bruschetta, the grilled oysters salad, and a beet salad that was able to be customized and made proteinlicious with char broiled shrimp. The weather ended up being perfect for the kind of food that we were eating which was not too heavy- my main reason behind usually avoiding Italian. Just one thing to note: they only had mozzarella not burrata : we did end up with a caper salad and tomatoes were well seasoned and cheese fresh regardless As the breeze lit up our senses, The pacing of the food and the flowing of the conversation and water definitely elevated the evening from it could have been a bust to an absolute success. Will be back just to say hi to Doug- the foodie who seated us, hydrated us and helped us order some amazing dishes off the menu

Hoped for the best but.... First thing you see is a Red Bull cooler and lighting is bright. Looks like a carry out joint not a cozy restaurant. I can get past that. The waitress was incredibly slow. It was crowded when we arrived. But when time for dinner, it was almost empty. That did not stop them from taking over an hour to bring us our main course. We had to ask another waiter for bread -which arrived cold. Second basket was warm. Wine was fine. Had the merlot. Brussels sprout app was good. The main courses-which took another hour to arrive were all too salty. Veal piccata, gnocchi, and veal Marsala. The waitress never checked in on us during our loooong wait and her excuse why dinner was taking so long fell flat. She said that the kitchen had been very busy. The restaurant had emptied out about 30 minutes prior. You do the math. Overall, they have a great deal to improve on with food service and ambiance.

Bellini is a great place to come for a date night dinner. It's a beautiful restaurant that has amazing pasta and pizzas. We ordered their Linguini Vongole - this Pasta was so tasty, you get fresh baby clams, and a nice amount of garlic, and the white wine wasn't too overpowering, and nicely garnished with parsley and olive oil! it was perfect. As for their Cavateli Carbonara, it was super cheesy in a good way. Very filling but worth it. Now for their Pizzas, we ordered the Margherita Pizza and Prosciutto Pizza to go. The pizza was refresh with a thin crust and had nice char to it.

The food is outstanding. I had a Duck special, I can't remember the exact name but it was delicious. It takes a lot to catch me off guard, but this dish made me feel like I was back in Italy. The bread for the table was subpar as it wasn't too hot & the butter was cold so it was difficult to spread. I had the arugula salad topped with Parmesan & crispy Prosciutto. It was very light & the vinaigrette gave it a good balance to the saltiness of the Prosciutto. For dessert I got the Tiramisu. It was a decent size to share for 2 & didn't feel super heavy. The service was great as the waitresses were very attentive. A table nearby spilled their wine, the staff quickly changed out the table cloth & gave them another glass of wine. Pricing was decent for the amount of food you get. 10/10 recommend, would definitely come back here again!

Delicious food. Kind and knowledgeable staff. Warm atmosphere. Great for a date or a girls night. Will certainly be back!

5 stars for food and service! The ambience is cozy, elegant and quiet. I can only give 2 stars though because they have added a fragrance which is pumped through their air system! We've been frequenting Bellini for over a decade. It has been our 'go to' restaurant on the upper west side. Now, when we walk in we are hit with a fragrance smell that activates any lung or allergy one may have and covers the delicious smells coming from the kitchen. It smells more like a cheap spa or hotel lobby. We will miss the wonderful Caesar salads, mushroom risottos and the many delicious main courses

One of the worst and slowest meals I've had in years. The table next to us that was leaving when we sat down said they were very slow. Everything was way over cooked and the server was nonchalant about it.

A true UWS Gem! We have been going here for years and the food, ambiance and the service (Victoria is amazing!!) have been consistently outstanding. I cannot recall a single time in the past 6 years I have had a bad meal here. Have I mentioned the classy music makes me feel I'm in Italy! Most recently, they catered a customized, pre-prepped Thanksgiving meal for my family that I kept in my fridge and reheated 2 days later on Thanksgiving. The food was still fresh and top restaurant quality and I got so many compliments !!!

Food bad, service rude. Hard to believe that combination can be in business. So many other great nearby places.

Leaving The Museum of Natural History the other evening, I decided to walk along Columbus Avenue the upper west side in search of a place to have dinner. There were so many cool looking places! I finally settled upon Bellini Italian Restaurant because I was definitely in the mood for pasta. Plus, most of the tables were empty and I really wanted to be seated quickly!-lol Miirrors hanging on the wall as decorative pieces and wooden tables/wooden chairs are in this quaint establishment. Gentle, enoyable music played in the background. Myself in the front and two other customers sitting together in the back were all of the customers in the restaurant.....which provided a cool + calm atmosphere. The server was kind, attentive and patient. He made sure that I became aware of the evening meal specials. Choosing seemed so easy since Spaghetti and Meatballs is one of my favorite dishes. He informed me that the restaurant currrently only sells non-alcolohic beverages but people are allowed to bring their own bottles of wine. I thanked him and simply ordered a Ginger Ale. Bellini Italian Restaurant has some of the best Spaghetti and Meatballs that I have ever eaten! Excellent texture and flavor to both the pasta, sauce and meat. I had a nice experience.

Very attentive and accommodating server - following Covid protocols, and the music, atmosphere and food was terrific! It's small and intimate. The Ingredients on the pizza were fresh, they make their own pasta .... Def recommend this place!

Never had a bad meal here in at least 10 visits. Fellow diners also quite satisfied. My favorite is the seafood pasta in a white sauce. Very fresh seafood and plenty of it. The other family members usually go fit the chicken parm. Very attentive service. The only thing which raised an eyebrow once was the meatball appetizer -- yummy but at $17 I did expect more than 3.

We are relatively new to Bellini. We are from upstate, western NY just outside of Rochester, NY. The Finger Lakes Region. We first came in November 2021 and were treated like family. We had a larger group and they accommodated us and exceeded our expectations. When planning our June visit to our son's place, everyone agreed that Bellini was the dinner reservation desired! We arrived to an adorable outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant and while some restaurants may neglect those tables, NOT Bellini. Edouardo was delightful and the hostess and other servers accommodating and pleasant! I encourage you to try Bellini for yourself. While making a glowing review is great for the restaurant; selfishly, I can only hope that the intimate atmosphere and personal service never ever changes! We will be back and look forward to what is in store for us at then!!!

The bread, pizzas and pastas are great! Very nice family run restaurant! Caesar salad is okay.

My family and I just finished dining at the restaurant, The atmosphere is everything you would expect from a true Italian restaurant, The food was phenomenal from the butternut squash ravioli to the chicken Alfredo, you won't be disappointed. The service is great and very friendly. Daughter 1- THE FOOD WAS AMAZING OH MY GOD I COULD INHALE THIS EVERYDAY , THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH WAS TO DIE FOR. Daughter 2- both drinks I have ordered were made wonderfully, The Red Sangria and the Pino Grigio. Extremely fresh, quality ingredients, you can tell the mozzarella was made fresh and the Chicken Alfredo was the best I have ever had. The staff made us feel like they were happy and proud to host us for the evening. This is by far the most authentic Italian restaurant in Manhattan and if your in the area you'd be a fool not to stop in. Mom- "ditto" Make sure you stop by!!

Strolling down Columbus Ave on the Upper West Side last night, I came across a spectacular Italian restaurant called Bellini. They have an extensive menu of classic pastas and other Italian dishes and a wine list. Today was a very hot and humid night. Too hot to sit outside IMO. I chose a table inside where it was cooler. I started off with the Sicilian meatballs. A trio of plump meatballs drenched in marinara sauce. The bread they served also was sooooo good. Hot and fresh from the oven, it was so soft and fluffy! For my main pasta entree I ordered the Linguine Scampi. Juicy, plump shrimp served over linguine in a white wine, butter and garlic sauce. YES, it tasted as good as it sounds! And for dessert I went simple and had gelato. I had the Vanilla and the Cappuccino flavors.

Went to visit a friend on upper west side. She said let's get something to eat. It's problem because we have a 3 yr and a1.5 year old. Need to satisfy them and us. So she suggested this place, we went. Kids are going to get pizza, we adults something else. Perfect for us. Kids ordered pizza - it was really good. We ordered a chicken Parmesan and aragula salad along with other things. They were all delicious. Especially liked the salad. At the end we had the chocolate soufflé and boy it was good. Kids loved it. Will come back again.

Not only was the food amazing but the service was excellent. My kids loved the pizza and pasta. My wife had the butternut squash ravioli which she said was excellent. I had the grilled salmon which has to be the best salmon I've ever had at a restaurant. Kids had chocolate soufflé which I had to take a bite of and was very good. Coffee was served in pre-heated mugs which kept the coffee nice and hot. The restaurant was very accommodating for us especially with two small kids. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

The food was actually pretty good! The Mushroom Bruschetta was delicious!! I ordered the Sicilian Pesto Pasta. It could have use a little salt or something to bring out more of the pesto's flavor, but other than that I was more than satisfied.

First time in NYC and wanted some authentic Italian food from a small establishment. Went to Carmines at the beginning of our trip and not too impressed, honestly. We arrived to this restaurant at 5:45 on a Sunday evening and able to get right in. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. Started with the Caprese salad which was served atop a couple slices of grilled bread. I'd never had it this way before but a bite with a bit of toast, mozzarella and grape tomato half...delicious! Had a hard time deciding what to get for an entree but ultimately landed on penne alla vodka. Very tasty! I would definitely visit again.

Decided to try this place on a whim before leaving NYC. Was pleasantly surprised! I had ordered the Chicken Parmesan. The portion for lunch was huge and everything was cooked to perfection! Great service! i also tried a drink, and sadly can't recall what it was, but it was delicious!

Food was good. Kids liked the pizza. Basic and straightforward. Had the butternut squash ravioli and it was great. Sauce had too strong a wine taste though. FYI: Yelp check in offer is not valid. They don't know about it and won't accept it

Great place. Very nice waiter lady there. And the food is delicious. Next time when I visit NYC I'm definitely coming back. Thanks!

My family and I just finished dining at the restaurant, The atmosphere is everything you would expect from a true Italian restaurant, The food was phenomenal from the butternut squash ravioli to the chicken Alfredo, you won't be disappointed. The service is great and very friendly. Daughter 1- THE FOOD WAS AMAZING OH MY GOD I COULD INHALE THIS EVERYDAY , THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH WAS TO DIE FOR. Daughter 2- both drinks I have ordered were made wonderfully, The Red Sangria and the Pino Grigio. Extremely fresh, quality ingredients, you can tell the mozzarella was made fresh and the Chicken Alfredo was the best I have ever had. The staff made us feel like they were happy and proud to host us for the evening. This is by far the most authentic Italian restaurant in Manhattan and if your in the area you'd be a fool not to stop in. Mom- "ditto"

Such a great gem in the UWS! Food is amazing, and the staff is wonderful. One of the best Hawaiians pizzas in town!

This was a find for us. The restaurant is a combination of rustic and elegant with brick walls, framed antique looking pictures of Italy and clocks and tables covered with white tablecloths and individual lamps. The service was excellent and pleasant. There is also an opportunity for outdoor dining in a shed. The food was freshly made, hot and delicious. The pasta was al dente and the flavoring subtle and not overwhelming. The portions large. This is casual fine dining. We enjoyed and shared an appetizer of Inside Out Meatballs. The large meatballs oozed melted cheese in the middle and sauce was not overpowering. The wine we ordered delicious and the little focaccia rectangles were covered with oil and herbs very flavorful. The parpadelle with duck was amazing. Lots of solid pieces of duck, not fatty and with delicious sauce. The ravioli stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella was substantial and yummy. I recommend a stop at this cozy gem.

The yummiest bolognese in the planet. Real homemade pasta and the best meat sauce. Well done Bellini!

Literally the best chicken parm I've ever had. Incredible food with excellent presentation and service. Wine selection is great as well. Would highly recommend!!

My girlfriend and I are visiting from L.A. After checking the menus ar several restaurants we decided to eat at Bellini for lunch. While my girlfriend looked over the menu I went inside to use the restroom. When I asked the lady where the restroom was located, she rudely answered "no you can not use it!". We went next door where they happily allowed me to use the bathroom and we enjoyed a great lunch with friendly service.

Bellini is one of my boyfriend's favorite restaurants from his college days, so I was excited to try it. We really liked that they allowed us to BYOB, although they do have a beer/wine license of their own. Conveniently, there is a wine store next door, where we picked up a bottle of Pinot. The restaurant itself is very cozy with a minimalists take on decor. The food is definitely quality - very fresh and well-prepared, although the spaghetti portion was very small. The pizza fared much better, size-wise. The tiramisu was also pretty amazing.

We live in the area and in our search for outdoor dining tonight, we stumbled upon Bellini! The people working there could not have been kinder or more gracious, and the food was great. We ordered the funghi bruschette to start- this was more for my husband as I am generally not a big mushroom fan but I ended up liking these! I ordered the Gorgonzola gnocchi as my main and it was SO yummy...full of flavor and not too heavy! My husband got the rigatoni a la Norma which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also ordered a side of grilled veggies and rosemary potatoes. Overall it was a lovely experience with tasty food and delightful hosts. We will be back for sure!

This place is just your run of the mill basic Italian joint. Nothing too special about it. The caprese appetizer wasn't that great. The tomatoes were barely ripe. I ordered the greek salad as my main entree item and received a caesar. The server was apologetic and I decided to keep the caesar. The croutons were out of a bag, and the chicken that was $4 to add was the size of my palm, if not smaller. It also was overcooked and tasted like jerky. My friend got the eggplant parmesan. The eggplant was covered in what appeared to be plastic cheese. The ambiance was really odd too -- it was all over the place. It was trying to be romantic and nice but it just looked cheap and cluttered. Service was quick, efficient and friendly though.

Former Ny-er who often comes to NY for the holidays, always looking for yummy Italian food that will appeal to my three older teens as well as myself . Bellini hit the mark in every way! The food (meatballs, caprese, various red sauce pastas, chicken parm) was delicious, with pasta served perfectly done and hot, Yummy homemade desserts, excellent and attentive service, cozy atmosphere...it was really an enjoyable dining experience. I want a Bellini in my neighborhood!

Not worth the $80 they charged, minus a $20 discount thanks to groupon. Would not return as the food was subpar and not worth the money. BYOB is nice as there is also a wine shop next door but they charge a $5 cookage fee. I ordered the chicken parmesan and it was very ordinary- I could definitely make a better one at home if I tried. It was topped with a white cheese that was tasteless and did look like plastic. Their complimentary bread was burnt. I am not sure about their pizzas as we ordered pasta only. This place makes Olive Garden taste amazing!

Delicious food, nice waiters. A bit noisy. Here's the dealbreaker for me: waiter spilled a glass of wine all over me, no worries. I'm cool. Brought me another after a mop and cleanup. But when the bill came, it was still on there. We worked it out, but seriously?

Worst dry chicken parm I've ever had. The marinara sauce was like jarred spagettios sauce. The piece of chicken tasted like it was microwaved from last week. The parmesan cheese tasted like a refrigerator. There is a reason no one is ever in there, now I know.

Probably the best carbonara I have ever had. Super fresh pasta, great service. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my glass of wine I ordered before looking at the menu was actually included in a lunch special, leaving me with less than $15 to pay for wine and a full size pasta dish! Will certainly revisit.

Had dinner here on Mother's Day two nights ago. It was so nice! Fabulous food, friendly and good customer service, very pleasant atmosphere. We'll go again soon!

Delicious meal, incredibly reasonably priced. For the love of god GET THE PASTA! It's incredible - each pasta is homemade. I love the arrabiata sauce. The vodka sauce is also a homer in. The owner is incredibly kind, always checked in on us. Finished with the chocolate soufflé, which was heaven on a plate. It's a small, intimate restaurant and it deserves more buzz!!!!!

Eugh. This restaurant is pretty inside but we should have known what was up when we walked in and there were no customers. We all ordered different pastas and they were not good at all. My pasta sauce tasted like ketchup. And it was the wrong dish. My frjends chicken was dry as a bone.