Il Pesce

Food was great, I spent 1/2 of the year in Italy so I know Italian pretty well by now and the food is good!! Staff are very nice too. Deserved to have higher overall rating!!

The meal was excellent and the service fine, but the Maitre D had a little bit of an attitude when I told him it was really loud and maybe also the restaurant felt like a food court at a Mall... When you spend 325$ for 2, I believe a little more intimacy would be needed. I Would never go back, and mostly I would never recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. They can do much better just next door. And a side note to the Maitre D, when a client that has spent 325$ for two, gives you very politely constructive criticism, just say yes, I will pass this information to the management, even if you don't do it. Don't answer back "well that's not what we were going for". It's rude.

Seating is first come first serve which is somewhat inconvenient. But once seated the waitress was very attentive. Food/value is great. We had beets and salad (at $6 each), plus, trenette (basil pesto) and spicy pasta (don’t remember the name but it’s from the south category). Will definitely go back!

My first impression was good, the hamachi crudo was fresh and the pairing with fresh gooseberries was delightful- excellent, fruity olive oil. However things quickly went south when my husband was served a bowl of HARD rigatoni with swordfish- the pasta was still clearly white and raw in the middle. The server was also a bit weird about it when we pointed it out. We tried to be as polite as possible however he seemed offended. Sorry dude, your pasta was crunchy!

Did not expect to be so disappointed in this restaurant.. I ordered the Tonnarelli Neri ai Gamberi and everything from the shrimp to the cherry tomatoes were bland and disappointing. As a first generation, I love eataly, the products they sell are genuine and make me feel like home. It’s sad to know that they are allowing food to be served with such little care. I did enjoy the arancini di polpo, but not worth the bill. My suggestion, skip this one and have a bite at La Piazza, or purchase the ingredients yourself to make a more delicious dish.

Squid ink pasta with shrimp was really good. The sauce had a nice citrus and spice flavor to it and the shrimp was delicious. You can also really taste the squid ink. The pasta was Al dente but maybe a bit too much. I also had the sparkling oolong tea. Definitely sparkling but not really flavorful.

Food is great but it's on the expensive side. Pasta + a glass of wine = $60🤔

I came hungry and I left hungry. For my main course I selected a pasta dish and got at best what looked like an appetizer sized portion. The pasta was undercooked and the sauce bland. The only thing large about my meal was the price.

Visit La Piazza and ask for menu recommendations from Francisco, you won't be disappointed his service is top nExcellent food and drink.

Everything was amazing. Great service. Javier was very attentive. Sat by the round bar. Nice and chill, we were not rushed.

Dined here on Jan 18 and shared the following dishes with my friend (hope I got the dish names correct as I got this from the bill) The Gamberi Grigilata (prawns w/head on). Good. You really can't mess this up. Calamari fritte pesce (fried calamari with fried zucchini sticks) - tasteless. The chef needs to taste what he serves. Please season the calamari or the breading. The fried zucchini it came with was good as well as the sauce. Tagliatelle al tartufo: absolutely delicious! Well made and served al dente. Really loved this! Sauté al Fritti di Mare: wow this was really, really good. The portion was huge and we could have shared. Plenty of clams and mussels in what appear to possibly be a butter and wine sauce. It also came with a very large piece of bread for dipping. The only thing I did not like about the bread was that it was grilled and to my tastebuds the grill marks tasted a bit burnt. Otherwise, I love this dish and plan to have it again. Desert: Bavarese al pistacchio - I really did not like. Appeared to have tart apricots in it. It was terrible and I could not eat it nor did my friend like it. Budino al ciccolato - a very delish chocolate pudding! We also walked to one of their fresh pasta stands and ordered a pound of the spinach and ricotta ravioli. The ravioli was tasteless. I wouldn't order it again. Overall a good experience as we arrived early before the rush so service was good. Armando, the waiter, was professional, but not personable. You can be both.

Excellent food and service. We dined here for Thanksgiving. I had the traditional Thanksgiving special and my wife have the grilled octopus. Everything was nicely prepared and flavorful. We make it a point to stop at Eataly every time we visit NYC.

Like a friend that always rises to meet you for a catch-up chat when you're unexpectedly in their neighborhood, Il Pecce is that that restaurant that reliably delivers on its grilled gem lettuce caesar salad, oysters, and Italian white wine by the glass. I'm often found at Il Pesce after an evening workout at Equinox Nomad when mental energy is unavailable to seek a recommendation from The Infatuation. I prefer a seat at the counter where service is prompt and the kitchen activity permits me to ignore the evening's distractions.

Wayyyy better than expected. was very simple and good size for an ap - was missing a touch of acidity. The branzino blew me away - a must get. Fresh, light, well-cooked, and an absolute mouthful of flavour. Didn't expect it to be as good as it was. Impressed. Service was very fast and professional. Wasn't cheap (17$ ap 36$ branzino) but worth every penny. Would recommend!!

One of several restaurants inside Eataly. We found open seating at the bar and proceeded to order. Everything we got was fresh and delicious, so no complaints! My girlfriends and I ordered a salmon crudo and Caesar's salad (with fresh anchovies) to start, and Branzino and mussels to share. We loved everything. I was so so full, but couldn't stop eating because I didn't want to waste any of that delicious food. All the seafood was so fresh. The salmon was very tender. The Branzino was big and meaty, and cooked perfectly... it was super filling and a lot of fish. The mussels were sooo fresh in a light soup base, and my favorite of the three dishes we ordered. The Caesars salad was good too, and I loved the chunks of anchovies.. but the dressing was a bit heavy handed. I'm still thinking about those mussels yum.

It was already the peak dinner time and we were looking for a restaurant. We knew it'd be hard to find a table at most places without having to wait a very long time. We decided to duck into Eataly and hoped to find something since we knew there were various options there. We came upon Il Pesce and they had a table available. I thought this was a great option. We were all very hungry so we took it. We ordered the Tonno Crudo - thinly sliced yellowfin tuna with fennel and sea salt. It was interesting to try, but prob wouldn't order it again. We also ordered the Calamari as a starter. The portion was small and I wasn't crazy about the outer coating. Although I almost always order calamari if it's available, I probably wouldn't order it from here again. For my main dish, I was excited to order Branzino alla Griglia, which was a whole branzino with seasonal vegetables. Hubby ordered Chitarra al Nero di Seppia con Gamberetti - house made squid ink pasta with shrimp. Daughter ordered Bigoli alle Vongole - house made pasta with clams. It took a very long time for our dishes to come out. And when they finally did, I was, unfortunately, very disappointed with my Branzino. It was very fishy. And the vegetables weren't any better. They were laden with oil. I was hoping for a healthy-ish meal but ended up with anything but that. My husband's and daughter's pasta were definitely not al dente, but very undercooked. It had a raw taste to it. Disappointment all around. Service was very slow, and we rarely saw any of the servers. The servers also looked like they didn't care. Perhaps they were overworked, but it just added to the overall bad experience. No one even came remotely near our table for us to say anything about our food. Then we didn't want to spend any more time there. We just wanted to get our check, which also took a long time, and get out of there. Service was bad, food was poorly prepared = extremely overpriced place to eat. It really made me wonder how this place is in Eataly.

Recently had a late lunch at ll Pesce at Eataly in the flat iron. The food was very very good. The service was great. We got a table right away no wait at all. For a sunday I was suprised. The only thing I wished was that I got a bigger portion of chicken for my ceaser salad. Other than that everything was perfect. Definitely recommend when visiting Eataly.

This was my first time eating here I was seated immediately. Staff was very helpful with the menu telling me they have a full bar. So I can order drinks for them to mix any drink I want because the menu has limited cocktails. I order the branzino that was the size of my plate it was sooo delicious and fresh. It was seasoned perfectly. Thyme and a lemon was inside the fish. The ambience isn't that loud even though you're seating in the middle of a market. It's very busy because everyone around is shopping while you eat. This restaurant is all fish which is perfect for a pescatarian. I will be back here again for the branzino

Poor service, unprofessional staff, and subpar food is really frustrating. Poor Customer Service - Unfriendly or unenthusiastic staff - Lack of communication or apologies - Defensive or dismissive attitude when issues arises Food Quality Issues - Cold or bland food - Lack of attention to detail in food preparation - Disheveled or unprofessional appearance - Rude or indifferent behavior - Lack of accountability If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to check reviews or ratings for restaurants in your area to find ones with better service and food quality.

Everything still perfect here! Good, service and environment. My plate today was so fresh and best wine ever.

I've been coming to Eataly Flatiron for many years. The food is consistently excellent and the service is on point. I often go with my daughter and Reynaldo always goes out of his way to make her feel special. Eataly is a place we visit every time we're in the NYC!

Normally I love Eataly and come here almost as if by ritual every quarter when I'm in town for work. This time I visited on Black Friday of all days and as a result I imagine quality and service is suffering given the throngs of people. Familiar tastes are familiar, but just executed haphazardly this one visit amid the hustle and bustle. Will visit in Q1 and report back with a hopefully more positive update!

Great food and fun surroundings as well as good service! We had a lovely lunch and would love to return.

Reynaldo was very attentive. he made several good recommendations. We will be coming back soon!

have been 5 times and have never had a bad meal. i feel like this is a place Anthony Bourdain would like - simple, fresh ingredients that are allowed to stand out. no pomp/ pretense -just really good food i can understand the other reviews that comment on the amateur service but it's never been terrible and you are ...eating in a supermarket so there's that lol

Very nice, Raku made an excellent martini and was very helpful. Great service, thank you!

A moment of joy seeing the "Italian seafood" genre here. Having visited the amalfi coast and wanting to relive the flavors of the sea x Italian flavors.... It was..... ok.

This was probably the worst service EVER received at a restaurant. The waiter took our order, brought our appetizers & disappeared! We saw him when our check came. My son ordered the hanger steak and there were only 4 slices of steak, for $35 we expected to see steak not a plate loaded with potatoes. I had the Branzino, for $40 bucks I expected it to be deboned. It was tasty but I had to be so careful with the fishbones. I have gone to many restaurants and have never received such AWFUL service. We spent over $200 on 2 people and it was NOT worth it!

Food was so underwhelming. I ordered bolognese - undersauced, dry, bland. Wife ordered squid ink pasta - flavor lacking. Both of these dishes lacked any depth - tasted as if my kid from college made the dishes. Really was shocking how below average these plates were. Waiter forgot about our oysters and served them near the end of meal too. Broccolini side dish was the only thing going for the restaurant. Disappointing to say the least.

Usually we eat at Serra when in Italy but today after a long say sightseeing and shopping - just wanted a quick bite in a casual setting and this was the perfect place. We were able to grab a table amongst the chaos that is Eataly during the holidays and service is fast, and easy! We enjoyed local beers and some Prosecco and three good dishes : oysters - perfectly shucked, delicious and fresh, only thing I would have changed was the mignonette which was slightly overwhelmed by white pepper. We also had crudo and a lovely steaming dish of mussels. Food was great, as was service and prices are definitely great for fresh seafood in the heart of NYC!

Visited on weekday afternoon. It was pretty empty. I was excited to try this place as I walked by it so many times!! The only part that I did not like was service part... it's definitely a tourist place.. the restaurant was pretty empty.... Fried calamari and veggie platter was pretty fresh. I liked how this was seasoned. Great texture and fried just right. Herbs tasted fresh. Veggies were mediocre. I wish it was little less fried, but that's my preference. Hope you can try this one day. Linguine alle Vongole tasted pretty good. I liked it overally but salty, sea flavor was too much.. i wanted to ask for anything that could lessen the flavor, but I couldn't find the server for a while.. I just ate it.. Overall, I think it was okay but I would want to try other places too

While the service was great and the ambience was unique, I had to give this place 2 stars because the food was just ok and extremely expensive. I love Al dente pasta, but my pasta was way undercooked. There were a couple of noodles that were still hard and doughy, and the flavor of the sauce was just not there. I got the clam pasta, but the clams were so finely chopped that you honestly start to doubt if they even added it. We also got the fish plate sampler which was decent but extremely expensive. Overall, with the price and the taste of the food, I would much rather go for other Italian pasta options in Manhattan.

A nice experience, although overpriced. It's usually the only place in Eataly where you can easily find a table. The food was tasty but super small portions for the size. The di Mare seafood salad ($19) is pre-made so not really worth the steep price for a salad, but the Linguine al Pesto Genovese ($20) had a great texture. We came during the summer cocktail fest and had $10 drinks, which were great! The servers were friendly as well.

If you want a casual sit down dinner after work, it's a good place to grab a dinner. Food was okay my cod was a little salty for my liking but the flavours are great. We also ordered pasta with pesto and mixed fried seafoods (not in photos) they were both delicious. A bit slow for the service , we have to call them a few times for the bread and condiments because we we're waiting for while. Also we already placed our order at the time. Will come back to try the resto upstairs as you need to book a table in advance, especially on Friday nights. The price was a bit pricey but you guys can come and try it.

Exquisite! No other words to describe how amazing the food was, get ready for a real treat. Had a wonderful meal and time celebrating a special birthday. The wine, OMG! Just go for it!

Was in the area, knew of Eataly, and wanted some Italian food! This place was definitely pricy, but was interesting for a first time experience. Upon entering, you sit down first and then the server will serve you. Not sure if it's because we looked like/are students, but the staff seemed to disregard us a bit since we didn't look the most upscale in the room. We did have to wait a little while for service while others seemed to be attended to faster, but could just be the impact of COVID or other matters. The waiter we had though was kind and helped us choose between dishes. We ordered the oysters and the spaghetto pasta. Both were yummy with the spaghetto being our favorite. For being around $22, the pasta was definitely overpriced, but nonetheless also very yummy. I'd say our experience was good for a first-time Eataly experience, but for the amount we paid, we could definitely get more at another place.

Il Pesce located near the fish section at Eataly in Flatiron is Italian seafood focused restaurant serving fresh fish and pasta. For appetizers we ordered a spicy shrimp skewer, incredibly tender calamari and arancini. For mains we ordered orecchiette with broccoli rabe, chili and crispy breadcrumbs for texture. The quality of the seafood really shines through here but the pasta was also perfectly Al dente and balanced. Il Pesce is a lively spot to enjoy some great seafood, wine and pasta

Recently we returned to one of our favorite spots in NYC for a quick bite & pre-evening apperitivo. Now as it has been a few years since dining at Il Pesce/Eataly there were some noticeable changes like the removal of the blackboard displaying an array of delicious specials & the venue itself no longer having that warm welcoming feeling/buzz floating in the air we still were able to enjoy some delightful cocktails & appetizers. It is clear with time comes change & although food & beverage remained firm some things like the amazing "extra umph" feeling we always got when we visited the venue were missed.

Came here because the menu at the rooftop was not exciting. Staff was friendly and efficient I had the tagliatelle- which was good . Friend had the swordfish and loved it . We also shared a dozen oysters which were good

My waiter was fantastic and always on point and made excellent recommendations to me in everything. As a former fine dinner waiter with Sommelier certifications I do really appreciate Tony Juan G tonight. Hostesses we're excellent and let me leave all my bags up front. I found out my apartment has brown sewer water coming out of the taps too. AsI am going home now to a nightmare I really appreciate it and big thanks to all the staff at La Pizza and La Pasta. Thanks again for everything Sincerely Patricia Conway

This is another restaurant within Eataly that features seafood. We were fortunate to find a table since they do not take reservations. It took a while for our server to attend to our table. The restaurant was very busy. For starters we shared a Rucola e Finocchio salad. It had arugula, fennel, with a vinaigrette dressing. Our entrees were Cozze di Limone and Linguine alle Vongole. The cozze was mussels with lemon, onion, parsley, white wine, grilled homemade bread. The mussels were good and plentiful. The linguini included clams poached in olive oil with lemon and parsley. All were good.

We had a bad experience Serra and we left hungry . One of the persons working there head that we want to eat there but we thought they were close and he said we can seat and he found us a table . We order two glasses of wine and the muscles and we got to enjoy it . We wish we have gone there since the beginning instead of the other place . Everyone was working hard and they actually care about their clients

Love this place. Have eaten lunch here three times and always had great food. Good service too. My only gripe is that they shouldn't charge for bread.

Nice Italian seafood, walk in and friendly staff. I loved its fried calamari, the squid ink pasta with shrimps was had much ink and was too fishy, I had to change it and the staff were very accommodating. I would love to stop by for a quick calamari bite.

RIP Sad! But I suppose all good things must come to an end. This used to be one of the best , reasonably priced fish restaurants in NY.. Monday was full of the cities chefs , testament to its inside, in-the-know status. Firstly, they got rid of seasonal & local fresh catches SPECIALS .. best thing about the place. Prices have doubled & even the Fritto Misto (now $35!) is a pale imitation of its former glory .. on my recent visit I got three shrimp @ the rest was salmon! & Veggies ( See photo) I mean, deep fried Salmon YUCK! False advertising .. used to be just Shrimp, Calamai & lemon .. no mention of Verdura / veggies on menu but I guess no one is gonna sue. It used to be ALL FISH & REALLY great I'm so sad. I will miss it. RIP

Located in the middle of Eataly. Its bar seating n It's great place and very welcoming if you are dining alone. Service is attentive n friendly n efficient. I had Aperol spritz n arugula fennel salad. Perfect for summer. I would definitely come back.

I've been to Eataly in the Century City location, but I've never actually dined inside before. My coworker wanted me to experience the food, so we picked Il Pesce for some seafood. To be quite honest, Eataly is slightly overwhelming if it's your first visit. I can see how it's organized, but with massive crowds everywhere, I lost my sense of direction. We managed to find the host for Il Pesce and were instantly seated. I ordered the appetizer mussells and an aperol spritz. The meal came with a piece of buttered, hearty rustic bread, which I really enjoyed. Mussells were just okay because a couple of them tasted quite fishy. Kind of bummed that mussells were not that fresh. The broth settling at the bottom was also not that flavorful. I was hoping for more seafood or tomato essence. Aperol spritz was bitter, so I gave half to my coworker. Overall, I didn't think Il Pesce was worth the time or money. Dishes and drinks were definitely overpriced with mediocre flavors. The only thing I liked throughout my entire meal was the piece of rustic bread.

The food is pretty good but their instructions are really confusing. Their signs say to seat yourself but they really mean to get online and wait for someone to seat you. We sat down, as the sign in the picture says but then they made us get up and get on line just so they could put us in the same seats as before ... but I did like my squid ink chitarra though and the wine recommendation by the waiter was great. So if you're going to come here, make sure you don't seat yourself...

Went for Daily Prix Fixe Lunch Food - 5/5. The bread had great chew and the dip had the slight burning sensation you get from quality olive oil. Pesce crudo was flounder of which the flavor was really brought out by the salt and oil. Pesce azzuro was roasted well with crispy skin and firm meat. The blue fish by itself is very strong but the sweetness of the eggplant caponata matches well with it. Service - 3/5. The staff seemed a little inattentive as service was fairly slow. I am not very picky when it comes to plating but the pesce crudo was uneven slices of white fish on a white plate with olive oil on it; very ugly to look at. The lack of effort was so minimal that it made me feel more like a burden than a customer. Value - 3/5. The food is good and you get to try some unique items but the portions are very small. Even though it is sold at $26 as a prix fixe, you'll most likely end up leaving hungry. The prices might be fitting for the area, but you won't shake the feeling of having spent a lot for little. Parking - Street (Metered)

Serve fresh veggies, soup is good,a bit on salty side, seafood risotto tastes great. They allow to order half salad, lunch special has many choices, good value for money.waitress is courteous. Highly recommended. Meet my expectations.

I have to give a shout out to the staff at il Pesce for saving an awful experience at Serra. We left Serra still hungry and thirsty, but couldn't find a table anywhere downstairs. One of the workers overheard us and they made a table just for us. It was super nice since they were closing in less than 15 minutes. We had two glasses of Pinot Grigio and their dinner serving of their mussels. Overall the food was very good and much better than upstairs. The serving team was solid and did a nice job attending to us. We only wish we had started here and skipped Serra! Thanks to their team for saving our night!!!!

What a pleasant surprise this Eataly was tonight. For drinks I had Proseco and for dinner the "Pulpo". It's really nice sitting by the bar, you see how the dishes are made kind of makes you feel excited for ideas to cook at home sometime in the near future. At least that's what it makes me feel... Anywayz, having a variety of selections inside Eataly is awesome! Taste the wonders of italy culture in this market full of a few different restaurants and a fresh market shop. This place tends to be a lil pricier than most places around Flatiron, after all everything about it makes it all be worth the cash being spent here. I had two glasses of Proseco, my Octupus , my friend had two beers, and pasta. Total was about $100 no tip included.

My friends and I were walking around Eataly and decided to try Il Pesce for lunch. The food was good but I was very disappointed on cost, service and non-availability of certain items. They offer a variety of Italian soft drinks but none of them have caffeine in them which is a bit weird to me. Also, I ordered a ginger ale and they brought me a cola instead. I will say the fresh bread and olive oil they served on the table were delicious. I could not get enough. For my entrée, I had the Capesante con Senape Indiana e Fagioli: Scallops with braised mustard greens, Romano and wax beans and a lemon vinaigrette. This was very tasty but was a very small portion and cost something like $29. I had to eat a ton of bread just to get full. The scallops were cooked perfectly and I loved the sauce but $29 for three scallops, that is just ridiculous, especially at lunch. My friend's son loved his kid's pasta but my friend was disappointed with her panzenella salad. Also, our server was gone for long periods of time and did not come by as often as he should. He took forever to actually take our food order. He was good about asking if we had any allergies and helped my friend pick an entrée due to her shrimp allergy. But overall he was not a good server. So the food was good here but the service and pricing were not. If I am at Eataly again, I will eat elsewhere.

Seafood the way it was meant to be. Cooked in a simple way to showcase delicate flavors. My favorite was the RAZOR NECK CLAMS special.

The meal I had here was very good, but the chaotic environment and high prices make this a restaurant I feel most can skip. Eataly is a wonderful place, full of both hard to find and common items, many of exceptional quality. In a lot of ways it's a one stop shop even with the Italian focus (on certain days, for example, the bakery makes challah bread). But eating there was an experience that felt overwhelming. Even with the restaurants strategically placed away from much of the grocery crowds, it's a constantly moving, loud environment. I had a seat at the edge of the bar and felt the servers and patrons fast pace and energy at all times, and had to really try and focus on the food without allowing myself to adopt the same speed with my fork. The oysters were fresh and delicious, but thought the mignonette was overpowered by vinegar. The buttery salmon tartar was dressed with amazing olive oil and a subtle sweetness from incorporated pieces of diced pears (they don't give you enough toast points though, and asking for more proved to be difficult). The vegetarian lasagna was interesting, in a good way. Richer than you would expect for being so green, and the haricot verts inside worked well- they were small, and tender but not mushy. Just don't let the vegetables fool you, this is still a heavy dish. Unobtrusive generally upbeat music played at a reasonable volume, some pop rock was thrown in. If the restaurant was elsewhere, I would be back, but I think this will likely be my only visit.

Good food but overpriced. First come first serve seating at the bar, but the menu is limited to the pasta dishes only- no seafood options at the bar. The tagliatelle was good but nothing special. The food came out hot and fast. Service was fine. You're certainly paying for the atmosphere within Eataly. Personally I think it's something you can skip.

There's one good thing to say about this place: The mussels are excellent. If that's what you're in the mood for, make it clear to them up front that you're on an unwavering mission. Otherwise they will try to upsell you at every opportunity. The alla Vongole had but a few little clam bits in a heavily over-salted sauce (had to spoon in the broth from the mussels to make it edible). Two of us were sitting over the last of our upsold large (never given a choice) carbonated water while our third used the rest room and this jerk of a waiter comes over to tell us we've got to get going because he needs the table for others customers. Then he tries to scoop up our third's half-full glass. Made sure she took time to savor it on her return and we won't be back. Plenty of other choices in Eataly.