Vickee J.
Yelp
This restaurant is attached to the lobby of the Gild Hall Thompson in the financial district, although a 3rd party stand-alone restaurant. This popular Italian restaurant has locations all over the city as well. Since I was staying in the hotel over a long weekend, I visited many times. I'd recommend skipping brunch and just going for lunch or dinner.
If I were just rating on the dinner experience, I would've rated it a 5. Impeccable service, delicious food, and great ambiance. The Crostone Ricotta (fresh ricotta, Italian linden spicy honey, figs, and sliced almonds on top of fresh bread) is an absolute must! I had the lasagna (made with spinach pasta and veal ragù) as my main, and it also didn't disappoint! The baked cauliflower side (cauliflower, paprika, capers, hazelnuts, raisins) was also on point. As common in the area, the meals were on the pricier side (bill total was about $100 for 2 entrees, an app, and a side), but it was worth it.
Breakfast, on the other hand, was very slow service and unimpressive. It tasted good, but nothing to write home about, so this would be a skip for me at the price point (almost $20 for avocado toast or a bowl of fresh fruit). If I was rating based on my 3 breakfast experiences, it would be a 3 star review.