A favorite neighborhood restaurant for those in the know. Not only is the food good but the people-watching is terrific. Our warm friendly staff welcomes locals like Henry Kissinger, Ralph Lauren and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plus assorted Upper East Side beauties. Specializing in the fabulous flavors of the Amalfi coast, selections include delicious risottos, osso bucco, specialty pasta, as well as more exotic fare like roasted lamb garnished with balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Delectable home made desserts along with an extensive wine list. Soft hand-painted ochre colored walls, sensually sweet background music and attentive service provide a memorable dining experience at this distinctively chic restaurant.

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(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(55 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 55 reviews

5 stars

(12)

4 stars

(22)

3 stars

(17)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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neighborhood gem(32)
great for lunch(12)
fit for foodies(10)

good for groups(7)
romantic(7)
special occasion(4)

Il Riccio Reviews List

Review 1 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/13/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Il Riccio is a great find for those of us who go to the Met Museum often. Everything about it was delightful and the food was delicious. This is a great reason for using Open Table--I had no idea this restaurant even existed although I had been to the restaurant right next door. Il Riccio will be our go-to restaurant when in the area."

Dined on 5/13/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 2 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Easy to be comfortable

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of those places that looks like it has been around for a while--worn but not shabby. Likely to have many regular guests from the neighborhood. Casual but professional staff. Food uses good, fresh ingredients. Very good espresso."

Dined on 4/29/2013

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Review 3 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Almost but not quite

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2004

Dined on 04/27/2013

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"At first we thought we had found a perfect place for lunch after a museum visit. The restaurant is pretty, intimate, and friendly. The food, however, was uneven. Dishes looked as if they were well conceived and they tasted OK, but they were mostly not quite what one was hoping for. A sardine appetizer was bland, a shrimp dish, though tasty, was served on just a huge pile of greens. An important sauce for both dishes we had was brought to the table when we were halfway through the dish, and seemed irrelevant. The very cleverly conceived grilled assorted seafood was quite flavorful but the shrimp and scallops and salmon were sadly overcooked. So this almost top-notch Italian, because of carelessness, was just a pleasant neighborhood place."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2004

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Review 4 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is extremely good, service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2006

Dined on 04/19/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is extremely good, service is relaxed and friendly though attentive. I would recommend without reservation, except for two issues. First, the a/c in the back room blows directly on diners seated at tables along the back wall. Second, the noise level in the front room can make it hard to hear your companions. Otherwise, a great choice."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Southern Italian gem

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2004

Dined on 04/19/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fresh Italian food with fantastic wine in a cozy setting. We both had soft shell crabs and they were delicious. They even give you two choices as to how to prepare them which I never expected.

After finishing with dinner, we were given biscotti and dessert wine which was a nice gesture and also very unexpected. The service was very good!"

Dined on 04/19/2013

2004

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 6 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

You cannot ask for a better

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2000

Dined on 04/14/2013

2000

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"You cannot ask for a better neighborhood spot than this."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2000

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Went for lunch and their was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2006

Dined on 04/09/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went for lunch and their was a wide selection of entrees as well as several specials. The pastas were well prepared in a light sauce - one with mushrooms and another with asparagus and the portion size was perfect for lunch. Will return."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2006

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Review 8 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

All in all good experiences.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"All in all good experiences. A little pricy for what it is. Also: prices on their website are significantly cheaper than actual prices in the restaurant, e.g. pasta dishes are probably $4-5 more it states on the menu on their website."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

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Review 9 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently excellent--cuisine,

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2013

2005

Dined on 04/03/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Consistently excellent--cuisine, menu variety, and most of all, the staff--all are gracious, knowledgeable, and prompt. Il Riccio is my "go to" restaurant for pleasant low key dining."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 10 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really outstanding restaurant!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Really outstanding restaurant! Excellent food -- pasta simply melted it was so fresh and veal was perfectly done. Service was friendly and helpful."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 11 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good solid menu in an intimate

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good solid menu in an intimate but homey atmosphere. Great service, Carmine is a gem! Look forward to returning."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious food, attentive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Delicious food, attentive staff, friendly atmosphere"

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice Italian food, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very nice Italian food, great service!"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 14 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

A strangely gloomy atmosphere.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A strangely gloomy atmosphere. Grade posted was "B." Very few customers. Food was fine though not extraordinary."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

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Review 15 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Il Riccio never disappoints,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Il Riccio never disappoints, the food is the experience. Walk through the doors and escape the crowd, this is your Italian restaurant."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 16 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Go-to Neighborhood Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This has been our go-to neighborhood restaurant for about 10 years. It never disappoints. The food is consistently very good, the staff and owners are always friendly, and there is nothing else in the neighbor that can compare. We just had a mussels and clams special appetizer that was amazing!"

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for Il Riccio

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5