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Arte Cafe

106 W 73rd St
New York, NY 10023

Arte Cafe located in a landmark brownstone, features a large outdoor garden with a water fountain. Just steps away from Central Park, Chef Camillo Bassani, formally from the Hasseler Hotel in Rome, presents upscale pan-Italian cuisine with homemade pastas, fresh meats, fish, pizza from a brick-oven and sumptuous desserts. Private rooms are available for all events and budgets.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Columbus Avenue

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.6 out of 5 (274 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem (133)
good for groups (62)
fit for foodies (41)
great for brunch (38)
great for lunch (28)
kid-friendly (28)
romantic (26)
special occasion (26)
notable wine list (18)
great for outdoor dining (11)
vibrant bar scene (10)

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Arte Cafe Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good, reasonable priced place near Lincoln Center. Will return again. 1000 pts. is a good deal."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/17/2010

(review submitted 03/19/2010)

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Review 2 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Their wine list is far from notable and pricey. Most of the wines are from a Italian winery. Too young and acidic. Theri "special" not worth it."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/16/2010

(review submitted 03/18/2010)

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Review 3 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"a neighborhood find. wonderful tiramisu! try the early bird special."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/12/2010

(review submitted 03/14/2010)

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Review 4 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was very good, especially the chicken parmigna and prices being very reasonable.
We recommend this upper west establishment for a quick meal before going to the theatre or opera."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 5 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The hostesses were terrible -- my friend came and gave them my name but was seated separately and it took us 20 min to discover each other. The waiter (Mostafa) was extremely good and recommended a good dish (the ravioli in white cream sauce). Gets a little loud at 8PM, but what New York restaurant isn't."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/09/2010

(review submitted 03/10/2010)

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Review 6 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I think this restaurant is good value and good quality food. Salads were very good. The filet of sole, delicious. Some dishes better than others, but it was a comfortable atmosphere and overall very enjoyable. If you go early for dinner it is nice and quiet, but prime time can be noisy"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/07/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 7 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Very small portions. Was very empty and the people that were inside the restaurant were kind of boring"

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/16/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 8 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We were drawn to this place after seeing the Executive Chef on "Chopped". His food looked incredible. Well he has since moved on, but the menu still reflects his influence and will not disappoint. It has become one of our favorites and in this city, that says a lot."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/07/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 9 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Arte Cafe is convenient to me and the food is good (or better) but the service was really off. Our server was enthusiastic and pleasant. But after 45 minutes, we noticed folks coming in well affter us were receiving their orders. We learned our order had not even been placed, somehow forgotten by our server. It took well over an hour for a simple brunch to be served. I want to like the place but it was hot in the dining room and the sound levels were deafening too. I could barely hear my companion seated across the table. I think it'll be a long time before I head back."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/28/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 10 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Pretty good food, but I'm not rushing to get back."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 11 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Reasonably priced great neighborhood italian restaurant... pizza's better than average, the Capellini Boscailoa perfecto, and the grilled Salmon quite tasty. Service sometimes paifully slow. I'm there avery other week!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/26/2010

(review submitted 02/28/2010)

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Review 12 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We were there very late so the place was almost empty. Nice quaint atmosphere."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/10/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 13 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Love the $15 all you can drink sangria"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 14 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We came early & the hostess was very accommodating. We were seated right away, but it was downhill from there. Our waiter took forever. He finally took my cocktail order plus our dinner order. I asked to keep the wine list since we'd be having something later. My drink was delivered in about 10 minutes. Immediately after, our salads came. No time to enjoy my drink. The Caesar Salad was good, but a little heavy on the dressing. The fried zucchini was scrumptious. I looked for our waiter to order some wine with no luck. Our pasta came & went before we saw him again. Once the wine was ordered, it never came. I had to have a busboy get our waiter. Even the check was wrong (dbl charge for the salad). Next time I'll eat at the bar."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 15 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We went for the Valentine's Day dinner and it was great aside from the fact that they sold out of all steak options. We were able to substitute with other items from the regular menu, so it worked out."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 16 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was quite good. We will go again. However, the wait staff appeared to be understaffed which made the service slow with a number of mistakes in service."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 17 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"it was very good and the waiter Mo was fantastic....."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/15/2010)

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Review 18 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This is our go-to 'Italian in the 'hood' place to eat. The staff is the greatest, the atmosphere convivial and the food quite good! It's our 'Cheers'."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 19 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Located in the basement level of an Upper West Side brownstone, the Arte Cafe is the kind of restaurant you want in your own neighborhood. The fried calamari was the best we've ever tasted, the two pasta entrees (ravioli and orecchiette) were wonderfully prepared and the lemon creme brulee ensured happy dreams that night! I thought the service was a little slow considering that it really wasn't busy at all until we were on dessert. If you're staying in New York, make the trip to the Upper West Side and try this place!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/11/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 20 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Very reliable, tasty Italian food in a convenient location."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/11/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 21 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good place, solid as always. I am a return customer (I live a few blocks away). It was very good again. However, the specials were over-priced, and we were not told the price when ordering."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/07/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 22 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was terrific. Service was just ok."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 23 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"There were 5 of us at this establishment. I read some of the reviews which were average. My orchietta pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage was a bit dry. I also didn't expect it in a red sauce. Would have been better with garlic and oil. The salad and baked clams were great as an appetizer. Besides that, the rest of my group had pizzas which they said were good. The waiter never asked if we needed anything nor did he ask how our food was. He was quite unfriendly and had nothing to say to us at all. The service seems to be the biggest complaint. Overall the price is right for the neighborhood, food is good and atmosphere is quite nice. There's a possibility of me going back, but not anytime in the near future."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 24 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Place was too busy and understaffed for a Sunday night."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 25 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Went for brunch. Huge omelettes. Belgian waffle was very good. It fit our needs perfectly."

Special Features: great for brunch

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 26 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Food was good, but service was terrible. Innatentive waiters, long waits. had to ask for everything, even menus."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 27 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"A fair Italian option on the Upper West Side."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 28 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"This was our third time here. Haven't been in a while, and i remembered why after this dinner. I Ordered the Ceaser Salad, the romaine had lots of brown on it. While the waiter was nice, he did not offer any fresh pepper after delivering the salad, and when we realized we wanted some we could not find the waiter anywhere! Another person in our party ordered the fried calamari, sadly it was overcooked or just not good, it was rubbery."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 29 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We arrived to noise at 9:00pm. They sat us down in their quietest table and as the dinner proceeded the noise diminished to quite quiet. The Tuscan liver dish was outstanding with palenta. The service was excellent and the atmosphere delightful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 30 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I had a very enjoyable dining experience at Arte Cafe. The food was great, and I was impressed with the variety of menu selections. This is definitely a must go for Sunday brunch or a quick meet-up with a friend."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 31 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"My word of choice: unremarkable, i.e.: nothing special."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/19/2010

(review submitted 01/21/2010)

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Review 32 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"the price fixe dinner is a great value"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/18/2010

(review submitted 01/20/2010)

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Review 33 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Terrific place for a quick meal before heading to Lincoln Center. Reasonable prices and well-executed dishes."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 34 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Place has a very festive air -- brick wall, crowded but tables aren't jammed together, nice lighting, good buzz but not unpleasantly noisy. It was very busy on Saturday night, and though there was lots of help, the service wasn't extremely attentive. But the food was good, there were lots of choices on the menu, and the prices were fair. We'll be back."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/17/2010)

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Review 35 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We went to Arte Cafe on New Year's eve and it was amazing! The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food that they serve!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/16/2010)

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Review 36 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We arrived just before 5:30 reservation for 8 and had to wait for a table. While the quality of the food was good and price was average, the portions were a bit small. The service was mediocre given that the restaurant was not busy when we arrived. We ordered 4 salads and each was better than the next. However, we had to flag down the waiter to ask for salad plates and lemon for a dish that was advertised as lemon brazino that had no lemon in it; the stuffed chicken was tasteless. While the waiter was polite, he seemed somewhat distracted and uninterested. It would not be our first pick next time."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 37 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food- a nice local place that offers a wonderful menu. My only concern was that the service was slightly unattentive."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 38 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food and ambiance were fantastic, but the service was terrible. They seemed to forget about our table altogether and we ended up waiting a while to order, then another 20 minutes to have our plates cleared, then another 20 for someone to offer a dessert menu (a different person was at our table each time, maybe we weren't assigned a waiter). We decided to ask for the check and grab dessert elsewhere."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/01/2010

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 39 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"Absolutely one of the worst dining experiences of the last ten years. Service was abominable. Food was atrocious. They literally threw the dried-out bread on the tale before we sat down. The crab salad was gooey and tasteless, and served on a bed of sliced strawberries and orange slices. Yuck! The pasta was cold, the mussels overcooked. The scallops were marinated in something that made them bitter to the taste, and they were served on a bed of chocolate. That's right, chocolate with scallops. Arrrggghh! And the dessert, which was supposed to be "tiramisu," or "pick-me-up" was dreadful. Someone should send them the recipe for tiramisu. To top it all off, one of the waiters, standing nearby, started screaming out loud about his "lousy tip.""

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 40 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I went to ArteCafe for the New Year's Eve.I'm italian and i thought it could be a good idea to eat a traditional meal for the last day of the year.Well, it wasn't.We chose the prix fix menu for 60$,which included4courses.The lobster bisque was disappointing.It was too salted and too cold.The2nd course was even worst.The"Spaghetti with shrimps"were really cold and not good,they were overcooked and I found a total of TWO shrimps.My boyfriend chose the"Ravioli with cotechino"and I thought they were kidding him.They served him THREE almost invisible ravioli.3rd course, "capesante with porcini".Nothing special.And the dessert wasn't special either.It should have been"tiramisu alle fragole"but it wasn't a tiramisu at all..Really a bad experience."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/02/2010)

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Review 41 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good service, great food and a fantastic before 6:00 pre-fix dinner price!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 42 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"great place to go if you want to catch up with friends in a quiet setting. service is very attentive and food is delish!"

Special Features: good for groups

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 43 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was good but the service was not attentative. If you asked for something it never came - you had to ask again and again. But overall good food and good ambiance."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 44 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Restaurant was good, except for the service, which was mediocre, at best. Our primary waiter had little personality, was inattentive, was not forthcoming when it came to explaining the menu."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/27/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 45 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our second visit to Arte Cafe, and it was even better than the first. The minestrone soup, a special off the menu this evening, was a delicious and hearty starter. A shared caesar salad was also very good. We ordered various pasta dishes, but the standout was the eggplant parmesan, which is one of the best we have had anywhere, including on our many visits to Italy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/25/2009)

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Review 46 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Hadn't been to Arte Cafe for quite a while, but was very pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was very accomodating and helpful even while we had little kids with us. No kids menu but they split an order of pasta for us. My short ribs were delicious and tender and the pasta was great. Prices have gone up a bit but this is still an affordable neighborhood restaurant."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/20/2009

(review submitted 12/22/2009)

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Review 47 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great find. Will definitely go back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/20/2009

(review submitted 12/22/2009)

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Review 48 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"A nice looking restaurant. Portions were small and selection was quite limited. Service was lackluster. It was a bit of a disappointment."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/20/2009)

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Review 49 for Arte Cafe

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(Very Good)

"Excellent local spot with nice, cozy atmosphere. Bartender was very cordial, but the waiters were not overly friendly and I felt a little rushed."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/17/2009

(review submitted 12/19/2009)

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Review 50 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent neighborhood restaurant. No reason to come here from outside the neighborhood, but fills the niche well as a quality Italian restaurant for the West 70s, with reasonable prices, good food, lively atmosphere. The pizzas are surprisingly good, and serve well as appetizers or main dishes. The antipasti are good. Fish and seafood dishes among appetizers and main courses are fresh and good."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/16/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 51 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful. Our group of five people each had a different meal and everyone really enjoyed everything. The prices were quite low for NYC standards. We even had two bottles of wine for the five of us and the bill was under $40 per person. I will definitely be back."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 52 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"Horrendous service, from hostess to waiter, and poor ambience make this the first and LAST visit."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 53 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I was a bit apprehensive about going to this restaurant as the review comments indicated that there may be poor service. Perhaps that staff person was off the night I was there or maybe they found a more approriate calling elsewhere. It was a lovely evening of very good food, nice portions, good service and resonable prices. We will visist Arte Cafe again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/10/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 54 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I took two friends from Ohio there for dinner and they loved it. The cafe was decorated so nicely for Christmas and it was so cosy and just represented a typical NY restuarant. They loved it!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 55 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"our order and the orders of the surrounding table were all out of order or missing items. timing was terrible and the server never around. so sad, because the food is good."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/09/2009

(review submitted 12/12/2009)

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Review 56 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Wonderful variety of appetizers and entress. Portions were a generous size and nobody left hungry."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/08/2009

(review submitted 12/11/2009)

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Review 57 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Arte is a solid dependable. The maitre'D, a young lady named Lilian was cheerful amusing and got things off to a very nice start. While there are too few wait staff, and he was rather dour. You can rely on the kitchen to produce a good dinner quickly. We were there prior to a concert and from past experience know that food will be prompt without needing to ask. The atmosphere is open and spacious. Other than being bid "adieu" on our way out by Lilian the above mentioned Maitre'D, our interaction with the staff was minimal. A solid dependable that presents good value with a smile on the way in and out."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/09/2009

(review submitted 12/11/2009)

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Review 58 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I was disappointed with our experience. Our server was apathetic at best. I received the wrong salad and had to wait 5 more minutes for a new one with no apology or explanantion. Our appetizer of fried calamari was just terrible - tough with breading that was actually hard. Our salad and appetizer plates sat and sat until our entrees arrived, then the runner who delivered our entress seemed annoyed at us that they hadn't been cleared! The pasta in our entrees was tasty but the chicken was tough in my companion's. We opted against dessert just to get out of there. The restaurant was quite noisy, which is fine for a family meal but it would not suit a couple looking for a quiet meal."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/06/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 59 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Arte Cafe is a wonderful find. The staff was professional, the food was outstnding and the price was very reasonable. I have already recommended this restaurant to several people. We will be back...."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 60 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great find for us on the upper west side, great food! Service wasn't good but the food made up for the lousy service. A definate return trip is planned."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 61 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Thanksgiving is always well-served at Arte Cafe. The food was imaginative and tasted wonderful. The room is beautiful decorated in Roman/Tuscan style with photos from Roman Holiday hung on the walls. The service on Thanksgiving was also spectacular. Sometimes I've found that Arte is short-staffed but for this holiday that was not the case. Everyone enjoyed the day!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 62 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went for Thanksgiving and the pre-fix 4 course menu was fabulous. Portions were generous and service was great. Only setback was 2nd course was luke warm, not hot (lasanga), but delicious. Would definitely return."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 63 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Arte Cafe. We chose the fixed price four course meal. The food was very good and the service was attentive. A good, reasonably priced wine menu. The restaurant was filled with families and couples; everyone appeared to be having a good time."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 64 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Went for Thanksgivng dinner & it was very enjoyable. Service & food was very good & the price made it a real deal!"

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 65 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A terrific neighborhood restaurant with good food & energy and wonderful service. Great staff!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/03/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 66 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"What of the hidden gems on the Upper West Side. Always terrific."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 67 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I went there for thankgiving dinner, and it was absolutly amazing! The food was really really good, the service was great, the prices were great, and the wine specials was also very reasonable. I really have never had turkey that tasted so good! The first course was a soup or salad, the second was a really tasty lasagna, the third plate was turkey, stuffing, mashed potatos, gravey, and cranberry sauce on the side. At this point I was stuffedd, and they told me that I could also have a complimentary seond plate! Unfortunatly I had absolutly no room left so I had to decline. After all that food we each also got a tiramisu which was again amazing! If you are planning to go somewhere that is serving great, top of the line food.. go to Arte Cafe"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 68 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was fantastic and very attentive servers. Overall, we felt like we were being rushed a bit by the waitstaff which was unfortunate."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 69 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I've been coming to this neighborhood restaurant for many years and it is consistently getting worse. Although the food is relatively good, the kitchen cannot handle busy nights resulting in often hour-long waits for food, the service is fair at best, and the noise level is extremely unpleasant. Do not come here on a Saturday night, as you won't be able to hear your guests or your servers, much less carry on a conversation. The wood-burning brick oven that used to be near the bar is also gone, replaced with more tables and less ambience. I won't go back anytime soon, even though I've been a very loyal customer of this establishment for years."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 70 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good experience - enjoyed the food, and the wine suggestion from the waitor was right on. Thanks for the suggestion of this restaurant!"

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/01/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 71 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food here was GREAT! We will definitely be going back (and maybe even ordering the same dishes, it was so good). We had a group of 7 including three children and all went away happy. Our waiter was not terribly professional, but the food made up for his rudeness."

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/25/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 72 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Waiter did not come to table for 15 minutes when we were first seated. Busboy did most of the work the entire evening and was great!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/24/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 73 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good food but noisy when busy - which it usually is. The food is very good with plentiful portions. Nicely designed restaurant with good service."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/25/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 74 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Cozy ambiance, lovely service,and terrific food at moderate prices. Easily accessible from central park west and museum of natural history. Quick cab ride to theatre district."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/25/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 75 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I went on a preset Thanksgiving dinner and they were not nice at all. I do understand that it was a holiday and most would not want to be working but do not ruin mine. Me and my three guests were hurried through dinner and basically thrown our "4 course" meal. I really did like the surroundings and the food but I hated that I had to pay $60 for 45 mins of rushing through our food and conversations."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 76 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Great food but the waiter was really cold and unfriendly. In fact, we heard several other customers complaining about his service while we were there."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/25/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 77 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We enjoyed our visit to the Arte Cafe. We wanted a casual, good-home Italian restaurant and this one fit the bill. If we are ever in that area again, we would go back."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 78 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was really good - but the service was VERY slow and the noise from above the restaurant (stomping) was terrible. Mixed review."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/30/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 79 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Each and every time I bring people to "Arte"...we enjoy it completely...the food, service and ambiance always make it a special experience...I am a cook...being at "Arte" is as good as being home...it doesn't get better than that for me..."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/27/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 80 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Although the restaurant was very busy, the waitstaff and hostess were incredibly efficient and pleasant, particularly Lena who was always attentive and seemed to be everywhere at once despite taking dinner orders for the entire main dining room. As always, the food was delicious and the ambiance relaxing."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/27/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 81 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Food and ambience were ok. However, service was poor if not neglectful. We left without dessert because the waiter never appeared. We sat with our dessert menus for extended amount of time and finally gave up and left."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 82 for Arte Cafe

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent place, will go again."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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