Although many restaurants in the theater district bill themselves as trattorias, few achieve the authentic feel and taste of Maria Pia. This charming Italian eatery boasts comfortable indoor seating for 80, a sun-dappled, 20-seat, rear outdoor garden, and a genial mood that makes the menu that much more savory. The three-course prix fixe menus offer dishes slick enough for savvy palates that still taste as if they were cooked up by mama Maria herself.
"This is my go-to restaurant when heading into the City. The service is impeccable. Attentive without hovering. The food is delicious. A great place for a meal!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We wanted a place to eat following our matinee but didn't want to walk too far. This was not only close but was one of the nicest places in that vicinity. Will return again and will definitely recommend."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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"I enjoyed my lunch at Maria Pia. The food was vey good and the presentation was excellent. I love the atmosphere. The waiter could have been a bit more personable."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We go to NY on a bus trip a few tiimes a year. Have eaten at Maria Pia's 5 or 6 times. Love the food. Carmines in the theater district is another favorite of ours."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Prix fixe lunch was value-priced and delicious.As first time diners, we were very favorably impressed. We will put Maria Pia on our list to revisit next time we are in NYC."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Went up to see a play and found this online. Had a Great lunch with a prefix selection. Very friendly atmosphere service was great and food wa awesome. Prefix lunch just right . Did. 3:30 and was out in about an hour or so. Would definitely go back next time up"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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"Service was okay we bought a bottle of wine and had to serve it to ourselves throughout the meal. The server was nice but after meal was ordered she did not serve our wine. service was fast but lacked a little class. A disappointment for me since I used to love to dine here quite frequently and have brought a lot of my friends here."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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"The young woman who was our server could have been a little more attentive. She seemed more occupied checking her phone & talking to the bartender. Not terrible, but not great..."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"A great place for a pre-theater dinner! The menu is not kid-friendly but our server suggested ways to make it so! We were 5 people spanning 3 generations and all were happy with our food and drinks choices - excellent!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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"From Clients to Family to Friends, I have dined here with everyone and everyone enjoyed it!The food is very good, the staff is lovely and it is well priced. The atmosphere is cozy and there are outdoor tables during the warmer seasons to enjoy outdoor dining as well."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"This was our first trip to Maria Pia and we were very pleased with the service and the quantity and the quality of the food. Next trip to Mid-town West Side Maria Pia will be at the top of eatery list."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"My husband and I were in the city seeing Jersey Boys and I found on line Maria Pia restaurant. We looked at the menu on line and liked what we saw so I booked reservations. We were very very pleased with everything at the Maria Pia. The food was outstanding. My husband had grilled shrimp with scallops inside and was very pleased he still talked about it coming home. I had the homemade ravoili's with spinach absolutley delish. There was nothing to dislike. We will be back. Price wise reasonable even with a bottle of wine."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We found this gem of a restaurant by accident in our first trip to New York some years ago, and now it's a regular "must-do" whenever we go to the City! Exceptional food, great value, terrific service, all in a lovely ambience. The outdoor patio makes for great summer eating. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Love Maria Pia! The special asparagus appetizer was awesome. Shrimp and scallop dinner was cooked to perfection. Service was attentive, friendly and not over bearing. Just a very pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We love this special restaurant. It is simple, nice ambiance, and delicious food. Never had anything bad here and it's nice and chill. Feels like a hidden gem! I had the ravioli and it was especially good! Looking forward to the back garden opening!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"This has been one of my favorite restaurants since the day they opened, 9/10/2001. The food is always reliably good, the waiters are very polite. It can be crowded at theatre time, but it has been a gem for lunchtime. In the summer, it is often delightful to dine outside. My guests and friends are always happy to go back to Maria Pia."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food at Maria Pia is very good and the reason why I selected the restaurant along with the convenient theater district location, but for the price of the food, the portions are not very generous. I understand that it is not a family style restaurant, but one does not leave most good Italian restaurants feeling not quite full. It was not just my entree as there were four other people in my dining party whose serving sizes were very modest."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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"The food was fine. Great little restaurant ! Service was amazing.... always very attentive. We got seated so we could see them washing the dishes in the kitchen. But otherwise great"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
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"Very nice neighborhood restaurant - good food and nice staff. However, they have too many tables - there is constant jostling and bumping. They would benefit by removing about 7 tables - the restaurant would be far more comfortable."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We had pre-theater lunch here and everything was just right. The lunch menu was extensive which was a pleasant surprise and all of the dishes were excellent. Would highly recommend visiting Maria Pia before or after the theater."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We recently had lunch at Maria Pia prior to a matinee on Broadway. The restaurant was empty at 12 pm and thus the service was very good. We ordered from the lunch special which provided a good size and delicious lentil soup, an entree and small dessert, no coffee included. I had a tasty salmon with root vegetables which I enjoyed. My hubby had a chicken dish which he said was just okay. The hazelnut gelato was a small scoop of good quality ice cream. Enjoyed the meal and the place was quiet and cozy. Very good value for the price which was under $20 each."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Food was good. The prices were reasonable. great atmosphere. i would have loved to hear some old italian music, but other than that, great place. would definately got back."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent dinner and very affordable. We were there for a friend's birthapday and along with our dessert the waitress brought us 5 sparkling wine drinks! We will absolutely be back!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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"Great food, very reasonable prices, we had a wonderful time, staff very attentive and pleasant, came up from Philadelphia for a daylong celebration culminating with dinner, definitely would return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This restaurant is very charming, it is small but the tables are not on top of each other. The portion size was on the smallish side but good. Would go again if theatre is close by."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
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"This is an attractive restaurant and it was close to the theater we were going to. The service was very good, the food was slightly above average and it was quiet when we first arrived at 5:45 PM but as the place filled up the noise was very high. The host at the door was the fredliest."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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"Staff was excellant,food presentation was great,food was very good for our first time there. WE would not hesitate spreading the word to our freinds to trymaria Pia as well."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Waitress was knowledgable attentive and timed our dinner perfectly! She handled a bridal party of 16 with ease never forgetting we were there. Delightful experience with waiters attending to our needs. Excellent Caesar salad. Veal outstanding choice. Tiramasu wonderful."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Went there for dinner before seeing a show. Had the pre-fixe meal which was outstanding. Portions were perfect. The only small thing that was a bit upsetting was the comment at the bottom of the check "Cash tips would be preferred" with a :)"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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