Machiavelli

​I really love this spot! Delicious Italian food and live music. Beautiful space and great service.  Feels so familial...very inviting thanks to Mana the bartender extraordinaire, and Nick the server. Very attentive to all the guest.  Thomas Osuga entertained us all playing Debussy on the piano during the evening meal. He also went around to each table and asked about our evening. I wanted the duck, but they did not have it that night, so if you are enticed to have that dish, you'd better call ahead.  I ordered Spaghetti alla chitarra ai frutti di mare and thoroughly enjoyed it.  My friend ordered the Pappardelle alle erbe con funghi di bosco which was delicious. They also have homemade Limoncello which is delizioso!!! ​ ​The candelabras reminded me of Phantom of the Opera especially watching Thomas playing the piano. The art on the walls is by  Canadian painter, Pierre Przysiezniak.

I really enjoyed the food my server and bartender Thompson was excellent. I had the - Trancio di Salmone alle Erbe. $28.95 Dolce Vita cocktail $14 Espresso with House baguette $3.95 The meal and beverages were made to perfection. I had to take away a star because of the guy letting his dog eat off of the table. But I’m sure many of you will love that option. Just a different perspective.

I was craving lasagna and after doing a search I found a review that said this place has amazing lasagna. Not in my opinion! I walked in solo. No one was there to greet me so I went to ask the bar. A few mins later someone came and seated me. The place was not packed at all at about 6:30pm on a Friday. The hostess ended up taking my order because I was ready and there was no waitress around to do it... I walked in knowing what I wanted but, I did not realize the lasagna was veal... when it arrived I had to leave it sitting in front of me for 10 minutes because it was piping hot. For $22 I expected a great meal. I was disappointed in the service, the food, the price and the ambiance.

One of the best, if not the best Italian restaurant in the city, especially in the upper west side. There a romantic atmosphere, especially at night when there's live music playing. The staff is great and the food is amazing. The only con is the prices but it's definitely worth it.

Truly tasty food. A little pricey but a gem for a sophisticated brunch.

Amazing service. All of the waiters and busboys were great! All bussers went an extra mile to make my family and me feel comfortable. Will definitely dine here again!

Love the place. Coordination... Getting things on the table in a way that makes sense, particularly with a group, is a relative weakness, but the food, music, decor and ambience, more than make up for the few logistical hiccups.

Great atmosphere. They have a talented piano player on some nights. Menu is interesting and food is well prepared. Be careful ordering wine by the glass. Many are silly over priced. If you just want food, better places in the neighborhood.