Il Divo

The vibe here is very laid back and classy NY. Came here around 7pm. Started to get busy but was never loud per say. Pasta portions were good, not small at all. Wine menu is solid and great range in price as well. Pour on single glass was solid, didn’t skimp. I had a meatball pasta and my gf a clam linguine, both tasty and filling. My only issue was the creme brulee plate was too shallow. You got half a centimeter if creme brulee. Beyond that service was friendly and great place. Will definitely come back when near Central Park.

Cristian was the manager when I dined and he was extremely welcoming and kind! Constantly checking on my table to see if we were enjoying our evening. This was my first dining experience at IL Divo and it meant a lot to feel noticed and cared for! The food was absolutely divine, we even met Antonio after who is the Executive Chef! He also made it a point to welcome my best friend and I to the restaurant. And I can’t forget our incredible server, Lucia! She recommended delicious dishes and was so kind and helpful throughout our entire meal. I can’t wait to go back!!! Loved this restaurant and have been raving to all of my friends!! :)

I want to begin to say this is by far the most elegant, authentic Italian restaurant with the best staff, and tasteful food. I walked in by surprised not knowing where should I take my husband to eat for dinner for his birthday and came across this restaurant here IL DIVO, I was professionally greeted by Christian ( who later on after dinner introduced himself as the manager, to do a walk through to ask about my experience with my food) to genuinely say this right here made me feel at home and eased to know a manager walk through should always be necessary in every other restaurants and this exceeded my expectations of amazing service by this manager. This manager was super hands on, attentive, making drinks at the bar, greeting at the door, walk through at each table, asked if we needed another drink, asked if we needed dessert, he made my husband’s birthday special. Thank You IL DIVO! I will be willing to recommend this restaurant to everyone for sure!

This was honestly one of the very few best authentic Italian restaurants in New York City. You should definitely give it a try! Not only is the food great, but the service is outstanding! They’re very attentive, as well as the manager, Christian Montero. I was indecisive on what to choose from the menu but got amazing recommendations based on what I was craving. Additionally, the atmosphere was chill, relaxing, a perfect Friday night ending a chaotic week.

I had such a great time at Il Divo tonight! Beautiful, elegant place with an excellent food. Huge wine selection! Thank you GM Christian for your service and taking care of us, so professional 👏🏻

My fiancé decided to come here on our last night in NYC after doing some research on some fine dining Italian restaurants in the upper east side. We had dined at numerous Michelin starred restaurants prior to this, but this was hands down our favorite meal. From food to service, everything was exquisite. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The staff lead by GM Christian were professional, attentive, and polite. I would highly recommend Il Divo to anyone looking for exceptional Italian cuisine. We will be coming back!

I was passing through and was impressed by the restaurant's elegance, so I decided to stop in. I started my evening with a fantastic Venice Martini cocktail—one of the best drinks I've had in NY without a doubt. The staff was incredibly friendly and well-organized, and manager Christian kindly recommended some excellent dishes suited to my tastes. It was a very enjoyable experience with authentic, high-quality Italian food that I will definitely return to try again.

This is a pretty place where you take a date or loved one for a nice dinner in a romantic atmosphere, a bit pricey but not as much as a French restaurant or high end steak house. The food is good, and presented beautifully. The ravioli with cheese was smooth, perfect for one with a small appetite. The New Years Eve special seafood linguine was a tasty spicy fruti de mare, overall quite good but the mussels were not edible and should not have been served. The baratta was tasty. We finished with the creme brûlée which was nice but thinner than most restaurants would serve it. If you found this review helpful follow me here on Google maps and click the helpful button.

This place is giving family owned and operated vibes in the best way, you really feel like you are in someone's Grandma's dining room, with photos and plates on the walls. I loved the antique decor. Food is delicious, and again, very much like Grandma's recipes refined. My only concern was the service. Our waiters were not very attentive to us (though I noticed the table next to us they were much more attentive to) and I had to ask repeatedly for finished plates to be removed from the table. We weren't offered pepper or Parmesan which is customary in my experience at an Italian restaurant and instead had to ask. I wanted to give this place 5 stars, but unfortunately the service missed the mark for the price of this experience.

Il Divo has become my favorite Italian restaurant. It is always a pleasure to eat there. Tables are comfortable and the ambience is subdued with a pleasant noise kevel. Service is excellent and they are very accommodating. Food us king, here. They offer a nice selection of appetizers and salads. Their lasagna, although not the multi-layered behemoths served elsewhere, is among my favorite dishes. Deserts are tops, too.

The best italian restaurant in the city. It never disappointed me. Good job, Christian the GM and his staff and the Chef Antonio for the always delicious food.

Sono stata venerdì scorso a mangiare con mia mamma in questo ristorante fantastico. Livello altissimo sotto tutti i punti di vista. Abbiamo mangiato e bevuto incredibilmente bene, qualità e servizio impeccabili. Grazie per l'esperienza unica. Torneremo sicuramente.

The overall experience was phenomenal. I have to start with the service; from the entrance everyone is very welcoming. The manager sat us right away, the bartender was very helpful by recommending the best wine to pair with our food and the server was on top of everything. The ambiance is divine; the decor is exquisite and everything is very clean. The music has the perfect volume, so you could actually have a great conversation with your date. Also, the music they play is great, very elegant. Overall, everything was fantastic. Definitely will be back!

Il Divo was wonderful. Lovely ambiance as soon as we walked in to when we left. We had birthday dinner reservation on a weekend, staff was quick to seat us and gave us time to peruse the menu but also offered recommendations when we were unsure of what to order. Our server Ahmed was amazing he explained the dishes to us, and we were glad we followed his recommendations. We ordered Truffle fries & Baby octopus Alla Luciana style which was amazing to start off with. For mains we ordered their Gnocchi and Linguine which was phenomenal. The whole meal was so delicious, literally can't wait to try other items from the menu. For dessert we got the Creme Brûlée, probably the best crème brûlée I ever had. They also packed up our leftovers. Overall from their food to service & ambiance 10/10. Definitely became a fan of Chef Antonio after having his meals.

Review strictly pertains to food. **Lobster with Burrata and confit tomatoes with lychee juice - this was quite delicious. Decent amount of lobster that had a great subtle flavor of the lychee juice. Burrata was soft and paired very well with the lobster and greens and overall flavors! - 5 stars **Pappardelle with mini meatballs in tomato sauce - the ribbon noodles tasted like it was out of box with short and narrow cut ribbons. The meatballs lacked any firmness to bite; like it was just minced meat attempted to be rolled into mini meatballs. The sauce lacked any type of flavor. - 2 stars Friends ordered others and didn't taste so not rated. Pastas - top right corner going clockwise - 1) Pappardelle with mini meatballs slow cooked tomato sauce 2) Ziti pasta with classic Italian meat Ragout with Grana Padano 3) Tagliolini with Shrimps served in light bisque sauce Although the app was quite delicious, overall it is expensive for what it served and not worth it in my opinion!

Excellent ambiance, food, and service. Will definitely return for the veal ossobuco, which was sold out.

Absolutely amazing food. The general manager Christopher was incredibly kind. Would eat here everyday if I could. Not to mention, the restaurant is the most beautiful place in NYC. ill definitely be back!

We wanted to like it, but the price and the taste did not live up to our standards... overall loved the two entrees including the truffle lobster dish (best one) and squid ink pasta. Was not a fan of the apps. Service and my whiskey drink were v solid.

What delicious food and amazing service! The tuna tartare was so fresh and tasty. The service was impeccable. I came here with my family for a quick lunch and it was pretty much just us, which was nice when you want to go to a place where you can talk and chill. Definitely have passed by during dinner hours which is why I came back to try this place out, and they are way busier for dinner. Easy to make reservations on OpenTable and in the heart of the upper east side. Def recommend for delicious good quality Italian!

In the area and consulted Yelp. This place had a strong rating. Toughest review yet but I'll net at 3 stars. ENTRANCE - right on the corner with outside seating on second Ave and 72street. In fairness it was 1:30 in the afternoon so we waited for someone to come from the back to seat us. DECOR - very elegant looking with table cloth wrapped tables. Had a real European feel albeit to me more of a French look. MUSIC - I have to mention that the music in the background was a bit out of place. More like 80's to post 2000 than perhaps Sinatra. SERVICE - they were very polite but with our table and 1 or 2 outside I have to say not very attentive as we needed to flag them down on occasion. MENU - fairly limited by my perspective but will note the options were northern Italian so if you are looking for red sauce stuff this is not the place. APPETIZERS - I had the beef carpaccio which was tremendously good. ENTREES - I had the linguine with manilla clams. I prefer the long island little neck but have had b4. Pasta was slightly under cooked. Seemed to me not homemade. The broth was quite good but limited. The portion size was not so great given the $35 price. My daughter had the shrimp and scallop pasta in a brandy sauce. Her pasta was a bit under cooked. The scallops were excellent in her opinion. The sauce lacked seasoning. DESERT - wife had the panna cotta that was decent but not great. Daughter had the sponge cake with the coffee pour on top. The coffee flavor overpowered everything and the cake was dry and not flavorful. PRICE - this place is not for the faint of wallet LOL. Appetizers are $20+, most entrees are high $20 to $30+. Three people with 3 drinks racked up $217 for lunch without tip. Given portion sizes this place is expensive. Don't get me wrong I'll spend a lot for great meal but not this place.

No idea how this place is so high rated. The service was ok and the food was horrible. The person I was with had the prosciutto, lasagne, and fresh fruit. They said theirs was good but I dont know considering mine was horrible and their fresh fruit was covered with powdered sugar - doesn't anyone know that's not how you macerate fruit? I had the mussel tomato soup which wasn't soup at all, it wasn't bisque either, it tasted like they took a jar of ragu and threw frozen mussels into it. For my entree, I had the pan seared salmon which wasn't even pan seared, it was steamed and the asparagus was also steamed, my salmon didn't even have the skin on it. For dessert, I had the gelato which wasn't gelato, it was ice cream After our meal, they had a cappuccino which wasn't a cappuccino, it was a macchiato and I ordered an iced latte which wasn't an iced latte, it was an iced coffee The restaurant itself is cute but I wouldn't come back here

Amazing experience at Il Divo tonight. The servers were friendly and attentive. Loved the imported Shrimp Carpaccio. The Veal Ossobuco was tender and flavorful, and the Shrimp Orecchiette was delicious. The chef greeted us at the end, and the Gelato and Chocolate Bonet desserts were perfect. Highly recommend! Beautiful venue.

Came here for a weekday lunch. It's a fancy place with nice decor and lots of light, but overall it was too expensive for the quality of the food. The arugula salad with honey olive oil dressing had too much dressing and was too sweet. I did really like the ziti though, which was nicely cooked Al dente and with a bolognese sauce. Not really worth $40 though.

The ambiance of this restaurant is AMAZING. But it's not just a great photo op, food is spectacular and the servers are just lovely, especially Christian the manager!

This place had the cutest interior decorations, perfect for a date night or celebration outing! The staff is super friendly and accommodating as well. We started out with the Negroni Spagliato and the special apple cider margarita. The Negroni tasted as one would expect. The apple cider margarita did not have enough of a sufficiently robust taste of apple cider to qualify as an "apple cider" margarita. For appetizers we ordered the crudo hamachi which was the star dish for the night for us. It was packed with truffle and caviar flavor! One of the best crudos I've had in NYC. We also ordered the sea urchin risotto. The uni in this dish was unfortunately masked by the presence of other overpowering flavors. For entrées, we ordered the duck which was strangely paired with Parmesan crisps. The individual components of the dish did not mesh well for me. The duck was perfectly cooked and presented beautifully but was also under-seasoned. We also ordered the gnocchi, which was nothing special, and could probably be found at other cheaper restaurants. There was too much ham which was very salty and overpowered the sauce accompanying the gnocchi. We ended with a chocolate sponge cake affogato, something about it just tasted it off to me. The cake tasted a bit gritty- perhaps too much flour was used. There was an insufficient amount of chocolate used as well. I probably should've gotten a different dessert- they had a lovely selection. Overall, for the price I am paying, I wish that the dishes were executed better.

Some very good Italian food! I am a bit curious as to whether or not they are closing though. If there's any chance to find out because I am new to the neighborhood and would love to keep coming back!

Arrived at this fancy, classy restaurant with a beautiful hostess and the waiters welcoming us with a smile, the service was amazing they were all being attentive and helpful the whole evening. Surprisingly the head chef came to our table and we chatted a little about Italia his hometown and we were all remembering our best Italian food experiences. including the one I was having at that moment, at the Il Divo. Food looking as piece of art and the real, authentic taste of Italy. Definitely memorable dinner. can't wait to be back!

Super cute dinner date restaurant! Il Divo was such a wonderful restaurant , definitely recommend coming here with your loved one for a special/romantic date with delicious food and amazing service. I have to say I was extremely satisfied while dinning here, the service , the ambiance, the food It all came together to create such a wonderful experience for me and my date The drinks were wonderful , the espresso martini hit the spot The food was outstandingly delicious, we ordered the daily specials Which was the seafood soup and the truffle pasta I loved the soup it was one of the best broths I tasted , it reminded me of growing up by the beach The octopus and lobster appetizers were fresh and tasty My date had the Veal accompanied with polenta , amazing Definitely worth trying it We were super full from this delicious experience so we didn't order dessert , definitely on my next visit I will The restaurant had such a nice ambience and vibe , our server was super friendly and service was phenomenal Definitely on my next visit to the city I will come back to this lovely restaurant Can't wait to see what daily special they might have This was definitely a 5 start restaurant that really deserves more than a 5 start review!

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. I would recommend the arugula salad and my besties cocktail looked amazing!

The starter truffle caviar hamachi is outstanding. I highly encourage you to try this. Loved the flavors incredibly. I followed up with the truffle risotto which was made very nice. Service was warm and traditional Italian decor. I'd recommend this to a friend.

Tasty food, nice service, friendly people. We enjoyed ourselves and definitely would return.

Loved our time here. Food was delicious we licked our plates clean. The service was phenomenal, everyone is so kind and make sure we are comfortable. The ambiance makes you feel like you're in Italy . Highly recommend.

Ambiance is fire, very romantic setting but also great for a business dinner or lunch. Just a very nice modern Italian feel. Waiters and service is excellent. The focus of the menu is certainly the meat dishes, but their vegetarian pastas were also INCREDIBLE. Their butternut squash pasta dish was so yummy, and not overly sweet. The other veggie option was the burrata-stuffed pasta. For people that like red-sauce pasta, this is a great option. The zucchini app is packed with flavor. But the desserts though.... ALSO AMAZING. The affogato was the best I've had. I'm not much of a dessert person but this was a must have.

Had a great lunch here the other day. All the servers were really great and made our meal enjoyable. They were accommodating to us and our 10 mo old which was really nice. We ordered the fried shrimp, risotto cavio and pepe, and carbonara. All three dishes were done perfectly. Noodles and rice were cooked perfectly. No dishes were too salty but tasted like what they should. Our only regret was that the portion sizes were a bit on the smaller size but it made us want to have more and come back to try the other dishes.

So glad we found Il Divo! Excellent location and food . A dinner that was supposed to be an hour turned out to be a whole evening because of the setting this place provides. Christian was such an amazing host and his team as well, everyone seemed to be alert in case we needed anything. Food was delicious and looking forward to coming back

Just wanted to write a note to say thank you to the entire team (extra shoutout to Christian!) at Il Divo for providing impeccable service and amazing food! I live just around the corner and it's my absolute favorite restaurant, especially if you're into Italian cuisine. The restaurant is so beautiful and the attention to detail is on point. I'd highly recommend their lobster ravioli with truffle or any other pasta dish for that matter. 5 star rating by me every time! See you guys soon again!

Highly recommend the Risotto with Lobster and Summer Black Truffle- perfectly cooked and flavorful. They did not skimp out on the truffle or lobster meat, which some places do. The lamb gnocchi was good but did not stand out quite as much as the lobster risotto. The asparagus Au gratin was disappointing; the asparagus didn't pair well with the cheese and there was a bit too much pepper. We will return to try their other dishes, since everything sounded so delicious, but of course you can only order so much in one meal. Their outdoor seating is lovely. Pricing is $$$$. It's a special occasion kind of place.

Came here with some friends on a Sunday night this summer, and had a really good meal. We started with the prosciutto and eggplant Parmesan appetizer. The eggplant was absolutely perfect, up there with the best I've ever had. Melts in your mouth, and with the perfect proportion of sauce and cheese. The prosciutto was quite good too- my only complaint is that it was slightly more thickly sliced than I prefer. Obviously just a preference thing. For the entree I had a pasta with veal and mushroom sauce. It was rich, and very meaty with perfectly cooked pasta. The portion was also pretty large compared to what I had expected. Overall I really liked it. Others at the table had linguini with clams, and a lobster risotto- all got rave reviews. Very charming place as well. While it is a bit expensive, I certainly would come back!

Great attentive service. Excellent food. Atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. Quiet, but lively area.

I never leave reviews. And this is 1 of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Service, quality, and Venue. Top Notch.

Great food and atmosphere. However, waiting staff is a bit annoying for a fancy restaurant. Every 2 mins someone asks how were doing. But overall great experience.

Fabulous place! Always treated with amazing hospitality. Alexa was the best! Amazing service and food, will be coming back often.

I was really looking forward to dining here. But it was very expensive with a McDonalds atmosphere. Lovely decor, but I wouldn't recommend coming here to celebrate anything special like an anniversary or romantic birthday. Food was good but not good enough to warrant ever returning. Staff was super nice and cute, but clueless. They have no idea how to run a restaurant.

Il Divo is the true Italian dining experience, from the hospitality to the culinary execution, it brought me back to Milan and my child hood of well prepared dishes. The chef truly brings flavor to the fullest. Thanks to the team for an amazing night, we will be back.

Excellent cocktails and great ambiance if you don't mind seeing a cockroach or two crawl across the bar.

Classy uptown Italian with authentic food cooked by Actual Italians!! This place is great, near perfect food and the staff is sweet and knowledgeable.

We came here for a celebratory dinner, and the upscale atmosphere, attentive service, and presentation of the food did not disappoint. The restaurant has white tables cloths, and walls covered in artwork and memorabilia. The restaurant feels upscale and the kind and attentive waiters make all the diners feel well-cared for. We ordered the lasagna and the grilled octopus with sopressata. The lasagna had a tomato sauce that tasted fresh and light. The grilled octopus was grilled to crispy perfection without being dried out a complimented by the tasty sopressata. We also ordered wine by the glass to compliment the meal. Overall, Il Divo provides a lovely, upscale meal with tasty and high quality food. Prices are high, but the elevated and relaxing environment makes them feel warranted.

This restaurant is great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to seat us even though they were very busy. The service was great and the food was also great. My husband started with the poached lobster appetizer and loved it. He said the sauce that came with it was amazing. I got the Burrata and prosciutto appetizer and it was also amazing. The portion was a good size and the flavors were great. My husband then got the Dover sole for his entree and it was very good. However, it was pretty small for the price. I got the 30 egg yolk spaghetti with tomato sauce. I like this dish but I wish the sauce was a bit creamier. I think I would try something different the next time (the eggplant parm appetizer looked great). The espresso martinis were also amazing. I would definitely come back.

I had a bad day at work and stop in this restaurant to have a glass of wine and don't regret it at all! The friendly waiter Raul definitely was helpful me to forget my terrible day at work also I met the Chef of this establishment Antonio Savino . He was also very charming . I tasted two of his dishes , burrata salad and pasta with slow cooked veal and mushrooms both were absolutely great. I am highly recommending! My experience overall was great and definitely made my day much better! I would love to come back there soon .

I heard about Il Divo opening from where I live in California. I went last week and was very happy with the decor, vibe, and dishes. Christian (the manager) maintains a high level of professionalism among the staff. As a result, everyone was friendly and accommodating, which was awesome. I lived in northern Italy years back and the dishes reminded me of then. Thick, delicious proper balsamic is served with bread, which is a major plus. Can't wait to go back very soon - it's worth a trip to the UES.

My friend and I had an amazing meal here last night. The ambiance is gorgeous, the service impeccable, and the food absolutely delicious. They have very reasonably priced bottles of wine in addition to the pricier options. The Manager, Christian, went above and beyond to make our time enjoyable. He had a packed dining room, but the attention we received felt like we were the only ones there. We will definitely be returning for another girls night out!

Il Divo has been on my list for quite some time and it didn't disappoint. The service was professional and old-world, and the food was classic but also creative and thoughtful. I started with the warm lobster salad with lychee dressing. A bright, fun and unusual dish. While the balance wasn't perfect, the inventiveness made up for this. Next I had stuffed squash blossoms that were done to perfection. This can be such a hit or miss dish but everything about them was perfection. Perfectly crisp, just the right amount of grease, good cheese to blossom ratio, and sitting on a small pool of squash bisque that enhanced the flavor of the squash blossom. Next a burrata stuffed agnolotti with a poached cherry tomatoes and prawns. The agnolotti were bigger than I'm used to which I didn't mind, but they were closer to ravioli as a result. The rich tomato sauce clearly used a stock made from prawn shells and it was a beautiful touch to this dish. The prawns were large and very nice quality. For dessert I had a lemon mouse that was nice but nothing to write home about. I ended up finishing my meal with two glasses of port because it was the sort of place that makes you want to linger. I've definitely found a new neighborhood spot.

First review during opening week: 5 stars Ok, I'm a believer. Just opened last week and the food is spot on. The first impression bread was fresh and savory. The burrata, bolognese, and filet mignon / frois growere all cooked to perfection. Christian, the manager, walked around to meet everyone and was kind, eager, and considerate. The tiramisu was solid and had a hazelnut edge to it. Feels like your in an elegant living room with only 60+ guests. Good Italian place to check out! Second review a couple months later: 1 star Ordered the eggplant parmigian: over cheesy and lacking eggplant. Couldn't taste the eggplant with all the cheese. It was recommended by the waiter. Tony's or another basic Italian restaurant is better and more eggplant Cruto: Hidden in frisée salad and looked like little ripped off scallops. Didn't dare tasting it as the wifey wasn't happy. Branzino: There were overly oiled potato chips in the dish that made the rest of the dish oily. Maybe put lemon potatoes or fancy fries. But, oily chips? Really? I told the onsite manager about this and he said he would tell the chef and instead of comping for the half eaten plate, he said he would give us free coffee and dessert. Not one to take advantage, we ordered 1 dessert, the chocolate mousse which tasted like someone poured sugar on it. Would have expected an extra dessert sent out or something for not being to eat our entree. Linguini with clams: the one solid entree and recommended. The waiter: looked like we were bothering him. What's good to eat? What do you recommend? Everything. Gee that's helpful. Last time, we ate at the bar and ordered different stuff that was spot on. And the bartender was pleasant. This time, the dishes and service was off. Bad dishes? Or maybe management is now skimping on the chef and service. Don't know. But, definitely a let down. Total score to be fair: 3 - average of 5 and 1 star reviews.

really like the place and the food and service was so good, definitely gonna go again, special thanks to Christian:)

Absolutely beautiful interior and outside dining area. The service is impeccable. The menu is creative and the brunch menu is so good! Their burger is amazing. Great spot on ues!

Great food, great service, beautiful inside. They even serve my favorite tequila, YaVe!

Good place in UES. This may sound odd, but they have the absolute best Cesar salad. I lived and worked all over the world. I usually don't eat salad, their Cesar salad was amazing, the dressing and the fresh. Again, I am not a salad eating man, I eat meat. I live in Manhasset area on Long Island. I would actually drive into the city just the Cesar salad - that's nuts - long drive but would be worth it