ALEO Restaurant & Bar showcases innovative Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with expertly prepared fresh seafood dishes, original pasta creations, prime cut meats and signature starters. ALEO features an outdoor landscaped garden area for dining al fresco and a welcoming marble bar. Voted by Citysearch as ONE OF THE TOP TEN MEDITERANEAN restaurants in NYC. Zagat "A GREAT DATE PLACE".

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41 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(41 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 41 reviews

5 stars

(9)

4 stars

(19)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(5)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(20)
fit for foodies(9)
good for groups(8)

great for outdoor dining(8)
romantic(7)
great for lunch(5)

Aleo Reviews List

Review 1 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mediterranean fare near Gramercy Pk

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Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were at this restaurant for a late dinner on a Monday.
We chose to be seated at the open patio in the back. It was a nice relaxed dinner. The service was very attentive. The food was nicely done. For entrees I had Yellowfin Tuna and my companion had Chicken Chermoula. We shared a chocolate lava cake with ice cream which was delicious. Nice place if you like Mediterranean food near Gramercy Park."

Dined on 5/20/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, late-night find

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Review 2 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Dinner!!!!!!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My family went for a birthday celebration and the atmosphere and staff were very friendly, especially telling us about the menu and answering any of our questions. We had appetizers and I recommend the grilled calamari and also the eggplant and grilled sausage were fabulous. My veal chop was cooked perfectly and I loved the sauce that came with it. The other members of my family also enjoyed the chicken parm, veal, and gnocchi. The food for the dollar we were spending was well below what I thought it was going to cost for the entire dinner. We will definatly being going back to Aleo in the near future"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 3 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Mothers Day Brunch for 6. Service was attentive and patient. We had a relaxed afternoon in a lovely garden.
Brunch meals allowed for a nice variety of options to appeal to all tastes. We were all happy with our meals and
will definitely return."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this place

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went there for the pre-fixe lunch with a coworker and the food was fantastic, the best calamari and chicken parm I ever had. We we're able to eat in the garden, the waiter was attentive, and the crowd was reasonable. The wine was a little expensive but I would definitely come back anytime!"

Dined on 5/10/2013

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

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Review 5 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre Lunch and Rude Service

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was very suprised by the so-so food and furious at the inattentive waiter with a bad attitude. The restaurant was almost empty so the waiter was not busy. He had to be asked to clear our table of dishware before bringing the second course. He did not refill water glasses when asked and kept moving away from our table when questioned about alcoholic beverages. He seemed irritated as though he did not want to be there. He never had a smile on his face and did not make us feel welcome. The food was nothing special and some of items lacked freshness. Aleo's website promotes itself as having "old New York" style. I am a native New Yorker and know what this means. Aloe does not measure up to the claim."

Dined on 5/08/2013

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Review 6 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We arrived at Aleo one hour prior to our reservation time and was seated right away. The place was empty so our server was attentive and polite. I ordered the chicken scarpariello , it came in a very nice presentation but had NO chicken in the dish. I had three small bites of chicken and the rest of the plate was sausages. I would not recommend this restaurant and would not go back"

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 7 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food here is alway excellent.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/24/2013

2011

Dined on 04/24/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food here is alway excellent. I had the branzino fish with a chickpea mash...excellent! There was a very large theater party being served when my party arrived, so service was a bit slow in the beginning. Once the theater group departed, then service was very good! Everyone in my party of five had a different entree and all commented that the meal was excellent!"

Dined on 04/24/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

slow service, average food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Although I wanted to love Aleo, everything about it was perfectly average. When we made the reservation, we requested outdoor seating, then called to confirm. I have to say I have no idea why they are rated as one of the best places to eat outdoors. The outdoor seating area is a back garden, so it is nice to be off the street. But it is boxed in with tall buildings, has a cover over about 1/2 of it, and the decor is limited to a couple strands of lights. It took 15 minutes before anyone came over to ask if we wanted a drink, and when the waitress finally did, she didn't even acknowledge the fact that she had made us wait-the slow service continued throughout the meal. All of the food was perfectly average, and too expensive for what it is."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

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Review 9 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

For only having one person

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"For only having one person serving and waiting on all the tables, this was a fine restaurant. They did mess up our order though and of the two of us, one received something not even remotely close to the order. Food was delicious though!"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Like you're a part if the family

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Party of 8, 6pm res. We arrived an hour early, they let us in, we split a few bottles of wine and then around 6pm we ordered, everything arrived at the same time and was excellent. We dined, had coffee and they allowed our party to stay, relax and talk until 8:45pm. They were so accommodating and friendly. Since we spent such a long while in the restaurant and occupied a good bit of their table real estate, we gave our waiter a generous tip. When we squared up, the waiter came back to the table and said, "I think you have paid too much." And wanted to return some of the money. We told him that we truly appreciated their hospitality and his service and wanted to give a nice tip. We all received hugs. Highly recommend this restaurant."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

food very good, but service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"food very good, but service seemed indifferent. hard to get waiter's attention. had to request things like glass of wine numerous times."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

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Review 12 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

No frills, just great service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"No frills, just great service and delicious food."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Extremely nice Italian menu.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2013

2010

Dined on 03/03/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Extremely nice Italian menu. It has warm & friendly feel. Nice outdoor space in back garden."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 14 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our waitress was very energetic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our waitress was very energetic and pleasant. Service was very good. Food was very good with a nice selection of appatizers, salads, pasta, meats, seafood and daily specials. All very fresh and well prepared. It is a great place for business meeting, as it is quiet enough and you have room to spread out."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 15 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very good food, wonderful,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very good food, wonderful, friendly service"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 16 for Aleo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

food was perfectly prepared,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/31/2013

2009

Dined on 01/31/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"food was perfectly prepared, especially the crusted seared tuna. Excellent classical Italian dishes and a variety of interesting,new items. The staff are attentive and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxed."

Dined on 01/31/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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