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Perbacco - NYC
Perbacco serves modern elegant and progressive Italian cuisine in the East Village.
Frank Bruni, of the NY Times, awarded the restaurant 2 stars and wrote that what struck him about Perbacco wasn't "the crush of diners...it was the attention they seemed to pay to their food. It was the particular energy coursing through the dark-wooded, softly lighted room." He also said that Perbacco "has graduated to a whole new level, worthy of its name, which means 'wow.'"
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- fit for foodies(24)
- romantic(12)
- special occasion(11)
- notable wine list(10)
- good for groups(6)
Perbacco - NYC Reviews List
Review 1 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful neighborhood experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely service, great food served with lots of heart!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Shared some delicious small
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Shared some delicious small plates with a few friends. You must try the stuffed fried olives!! Everything was delicious and the wine wasamazing. Will definitely be coming back! Great service too :)"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent,and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent,and the service was good."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
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Review 4 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu had so many wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu had so many wonderful things on it that it was hard to choose. I was glad we were in a group so that we could get many starters so as to have a good overview. Everything was delicious."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Perbacco
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Perbacco last wednesday with my husband and my cousin. We choose the place because the menu offerred delicious dishes, a lot of variety and the place had a warm and friendly atmosphere. I can't complain about the food, at least mine and my cousin's dishes were excellent, she ordered gnochi with butter and sauted onions, it was lovely, and mine was a special spagetti I don't recall the name of the type of pasta, with a pesto sauce, also delicious. Unfortunately my husband didn't end up very happy with his plate because his lamb ribs were to small and it looked like not enough food for its price form the very first look of the plate. However the service was really great, the waiter was very friendly and nice!! Come but order pasta!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the food was good, the wine
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was good, the wine a little short and the ambiance was not how it appeared on the website. having reached the restaurant and saw GRADE PENDING my impulse was not to go in but since we had to make theater and there was nothing convenient nearby we had to stay there. ordinarily i would never go to any establishment with a grade pending. and i think that these ratings should be posted on your website along with all the other information posted about the restaurant."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perbacco is primo.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was the second year we travelled into NYC from LI to have an Easter dinner with family. Both times the food & service were well enjoyed by everyone there. The chocolate hamburger desert stands out as a unique & delicious item.
I highly recommend Perbacco."
I highly recommend Perbacco."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome little gem! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome little gem! Great service (very cute waiters (: ), super authentic. Amazing Italian food.. Cozy, small atmosphere... Super awesome!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been here quite a few times, but not often in the past year. Seems the focus of their menu has changed (less small plates, more entrées), but the food remains excellent! (Maybe even better) And the service has improved. We started with the tuna appetizer (very satisfying) along with the yummy polenta (mushroom and truffle sauce was our fav) and the endive salad (fresh and tasty). My friend had the pork chops and I had the homemade spaghetti with roe and lemon zest. Both were delicious and beautifully plated. We had a carafe of the Montepulciano which was excellent and reasonably priced, and the coffee and dessert - Tiramisu - were the perfect ending to the meal. Overall an excellent experience at Perbacco this time!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food, at best, was mediocre.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food, at best, was mediocre. We had a party of seven and I wouldn't recommend that many people in this small restaurant. Two people in our party ordered the fruiti de mare. What came was fried calamari and fried shrimp. No mention of fried on that menu. I had the Branzino which was overcooked. Never over cook fish! I don't live in New York so I definitely wouldn't go back. I hope to forget that restaurant soon."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
cute place with nice menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"cute place with nice menu we went with a party of 6..
We had the stuffed olives, parmigiana creme brulee, mussels and lamb skewer appetizers followed by the lamb, risotto, lasagna,pork , taglaiatelle.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, desserts were also good .
Overall it was a good find, not too expensive, portions were adequate but not as big as most main stream italian places.
We were confused by the name though, not sur eif it has chnages, it comes up on the i phone as IN vino not Perbacco but the in vino webiset has a completely different menu."
We had the stuffed olives, parmigiana creme brulee, mussels and lamb skewer appetizers followed by the lamb, risotto, lasagna,pork , taglaiatelle.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, desserts were also good .
Overall it was a good find, not too expensive, portions were adequate but not as big as most main stream italian places.
We were confused by the name though, not sur eif it has chnages, it comes up on the i phone as IN vino not Perbacco but the in vino webiset has a completely different menu."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hostess is wonderful, so friendly,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hostess is wonderful, so friendly, so pleasant and accomodating. Service was great and food was fabulous!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a very enjoyable meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a very enjoyable meal with four friends. Traditional Italian food but with a twist - we had the branzino, squash ravioli, gnocchi, lasagne, all delicious. Definitely a place I would go back to."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant and wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant and wonderful food! Portions are just the right size so you can enjoy a starter, main, and dessert!! The staff is wonderful!!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The service was quite poor.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was quite poor. We were completely ignored by our waitress from the moment we arrived. Sadly, I had to walk over to the bar to obtain beverages for my party."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice restaurant, good service,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice restaurant, good service, but dispointed by the presentation of the plates which are not the same than on the web site, a shame ..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 17 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Completely unexpected and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Completely unexpected and very appreciated!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Walked in and wasn't sure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Walked in and wasn't sure how I'd like it. The place looked noisy and crowded. As it cleared out, however, we could really appreciate the "little Italian restaurant" feel. The service was great and the food was even better! They also had a good selection of wines from all over Italy. If you're looking for great Italian food that's not overpriced this is the place to go. Loved it, highly recommended."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best there is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful menu, spectacular food, and attentive service. Evenings well spent."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Perbacco Disappoints
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately, our meal at Perbacco would best be described as odd. The salads we're totally under-dressed, a spinach salad arrived as a pile of sauteed spinach though no mention of it being a hot salad on the menu. The "eggplant parm" turned out to be fried balls that tasted faintly of eggplant swimming in some kind of cheese-foam - it was as good as it sounds. The pasta with lamb ragu had nearly no sauce and less lamb. The branzino was overcooked. The capper was the truly bizarre "chocolate slider" that needs to be seen to be believed - though I would not advise eating it. Our meal was complemented by completely out-of-place spanish pop music played at a high volume."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I used to love this restaurant,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I used to love this restaurant, but was very disappointed during the last visit. Even their famous parmigiano souffle was not good (it was too liquid and sweet)."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2008
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Review 22 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were six people for a friend's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were six people for a friend's birthday. The seventh person was supposed to show up late and never did but the staff wasn't concerned, perhaps because the restaurant was half full. The service was warm, professional and attentive. Some of the small plates were outstanding, especially the roasted beets. The main courses were competent but not outstanding. Desserts were average and I think the gelato was a letdown."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2004
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Review 23 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Little neighborhood place.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Little neighborhood place. Good Italian food."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2006
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Review 24 for Perbacco - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding food and service. Vibrant and fun environment."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Perbacco - NYC
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic