CASASALVO™

This Italian café is a true hidden gem! The prices are unbelievably affordable, with coffee for just $2.50 that's absolutely fantastic. Their desserts are nothing short of perfection, each crafted with great care. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind. If you're a fan of authentic Italian flavors, this place is a must-visit!

An amazing, authentic Italian cafe!! No AC, good espresso, and fresh pastries and sandwiches. I got the iced pumpkin latte + mini donut and they were both delicious! The iced latte was like a slushie but so creamy because it’s made with organic Italian milk! The owner took my order which was very cool

Pistacchio Heaven! I haven’t found anything close to the cornetto and muffins I had in Italy. Coming back from the trip to Italy made me miss Italian breakfast and what a treat this place was! I met the owner who served the customer himself. I wish I would’ve came earlier to sit outside and enjoy my breakfast. Next time I’ll have to come really early. I’m glad to hear their doing well. They even opened another location. If you love a good cappuccino and a cornetto definitely come to this place. Come early as seating outside is limited.

The cafe was featured on the morning news. First time we went, was too late (5 minutes to closing and the place was closed). Only outdoor seating available, most tables under umbrellas. Store is small- food items, and baked goods in a few display cases. Got our picks with tongs. Some were not labeled clearly though so we asked one of the staff behind the counter. She described them, was very helpful and pleasant. I missed one case with the pistachio corneto, so for next time. The bigne (cream puff) had good chocolate filling. The ciambella (donut) with the pearl-like bits we thought was hazelnut but was labeled as coconut on the receipt- didn't taste either flavor, sweet glaze though. The maritozzo is a sweet bun filled with whipped cream and ricotta. I liked this one, wasn't heavy and not so sweet. The cronut was dense, and was just topped with a small dollop of custard and strawberry piece. Our latte and iced coffee prices weren't bad. Went well with the sweet pastries. Maybe need milk, hot chocolate for non-coffee drinkers.

It’s hard to express how perfect this coffee shop is (especially when warm outside). I got multiple times a week. The staff is amazing, Chef Salvo is the kindest most hardworking person. The coffee prices are great and truly tasty coffee. The best part, the pastries. You’re getting Michelin level pastries at your local coffee shop. Overall love this place so much and glad they’re in the UWS.

Really nice service here, the girl in the front was super pleasant and even spoke some Italian, which felt authentic. I came here because I heard this was an authentic Italian cafe/pasticceria and I had the pistacchio croissant, which was great in terms of flavor. The dough really reminded me of home in Italy and had the slight citrus taste, which is true of a cornetto (unlike a French croissant) However, I was expecting a pistacchio cream on the inside which I saw a dollop of on top, but instead there was some type of pistacchio glaze or jam. It felt a bit misleading since I saw the cream on top. I decided to try the maritozzo, since I still was craving some cream and it really looked amazing and reminded me of a calabrese pastry called graffa which I have been wanting for a long time. However, once I tried it, the bread tasted a bit stale, and the cream was just okay. I really wanted to like it, but I think it was just not made fresh that day. I tried one more pastry after this called the ricottina and it looked like a refreshing cold cream on the outside, with a pistachio cream on the inside, which is what I so badly wanted at this point, but it was a hard textured cream that was a bit too sweet; and again, I think maybe had been not made fresh that day. I told a few of my friends who live in NYC about this place and really was excited to try it, especially with a renowned chef’s name attached to it, but I really felt disappointed because even though some of the flavors were there, I just felt like nothing I had was fresh. I came at about 5 pm on a Wednesday, so again, maybe that had something to do with it? But if that’s the case, maybe they should not have the pastries out if they can’t hold their freshness by that point of the day, or make less so they sell out while fresh. I would give it another try if someone told me the pastries were just freshly made and filled with cream, but otherwise, I’m afraid I will have to pass on returning. While the croissant was very fairly priced at $3, I spent $13 total on the other two pastries that I was not happy with and it just didn’t feel so great. Hopefully, other people have a better experience or Casasalvo can improve their pastry making process.

cutesy spot , their coffee is great🤩 also got a muffin filled w rich chocolate yummm outdoor seating and a small section to purchase a few other goodies prices are really good compared to the other shops in the area

This cute little coffee shop is just perfect. I bet this is the most affordable, high quality latte in Manhattan. The espresso is delicious and while you wait for your coffee to be ready, you can browse the wonderful array of Italian products. The seating outside is great for catching up with friends and people watching. Highly recommend this place!