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Macelleria
As one of the first restaurants to lead the Meatpacking District’s revival, Macelleria has proven itself to be a staple in an ever-changing neighborhood. Owned and operated by Violetta and Sergio Bitici, Macelleria's rustic, Northern Italian cuisine never disappoints. Using only the finest meats and home-made pastas, each visit to Macelleria is like sitting in on a Tuscan grandmother's Sunday dinner. Drop by and you're likely to see Robert DeNiro or Jay-Z dining in the restaurant's wine cellar, constructed in-part using a 16th-century fortress.
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(32)
- fit for foodies(24)
- good for groups(19)
- notable wine list(15)
- special occasion(15)
- romantic(13)
Macelleria Reviews List
Review 1 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not overwhelmed... service was fair at best"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An excellent dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Warm inviting atmosphere with very friendly staff. Delicious fresh oysters, steaks, pasta and dessert! Nice wine selection too. Will be back once I digest."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lousy, lazy service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While the food was very good, the service was not. Our reservation was for 8 but we weren't seated until 845. When we asked the hostess about our table we were told she would "do her best", when we asked a different hostess she apologized and explained that it was difficult to accommodate all of the walk-ins amidst the reservations. When I asked why we should bother making reservations she shrugged her shoulders and said "I know". While the food was good, it wasn't good enough to compensate for the service. The Manager didn't even stop by the table to apologize or acknowledge what happened. Either the manager is pretty hands off or thinks highly enough of the restaurant to not care about the service."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 4 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved our dinner We will be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Loved our dinner We will be back!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
nothing to write home about
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very average ......decent meals.....appetizers were less than average and very small"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 6 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great find in NY's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great find in NY's meat-packing district. The pasta with tomato sauce that was made for my 8-year old was divine! I ended up stealing a few bites. Everything was great...including the service."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great spot took the family to celebrate a birthday and I have to day they were great. They had our table ready and the food was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Super place to eat, nice home
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Super place to eat, nice home made food, great lacation and werry plesent Ambiance:)"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 9 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Refreshingly quiet and low
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Refreshingly quiet and low key for meatpacking."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2003
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Review 10 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This is an ok place that is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an ok place that is conveniently located, decent food, and high prices. Service is very casual. Wine list forgettable and food prepared without inspiration. Its biggest asset is its location and the history of the building and neighborhood."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2005
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Review 11 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 12 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
so/so....so
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"its good not great. reasonable for MEPA area. They do not treat their regulars well. very disappointing."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2002
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Review 13 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My husbands steak was very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husbands steak was very good. Chicken just ok. Not much fish but polenta on trout. Nice atmosphere good service."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2003
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 14 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service and quality food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had some friends visiting and we took them here and were very pleasantly surprised.
The food was great and well prepared. Service was excellent. We had a pleasant dining experience that was over 2 1/2 hours on a Saturday night and we never felt rushed out the door as would be the case for a restaurant of this caliber. Highly recommend making a reservation at least 2 weeks before if you want a busy night."
The food was great and well prepared. Service was excellent. We had a pleasant dining experience that was over 2 1/2 hours on a Saturday night and we never felt rushed out the door as would be the case for a restaurant of this caliber. Highly recommend making a reservation at least 2 weeks before if you want a busy night."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was delicious, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious, the service was not good. Our waiter was in another world. Even though the food was great,I would not go back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good combination of steak
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good combination of steak and pasta dishes. Grilled calamari could have been better but lasagne was outstanding. Nice selection of wines, overall good value considering how good the food was, especially for the meat packing district."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sabrina Parma italy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Italians run restaurant. all the staff gave us a warm welcome. Filetto mignon very good and a selected wine list. Good for a great dinner in a fancy, cool restaurant"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Homemade Italian Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best lasagne I have ever tasted---so creamy! The homemade dressing on the wedge salad was wonderful with a peppercorn kick! The eggplant with mozz. cheese and marina was wonderful appetizer. True Italian with Italian speaking waiters. Began the meal with delicious homemade Italian bread."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Italian Stallion!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In heart of meat packing district, prime aged beef AND Italian dishes. Food heaven!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was great!! Great steak
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was great!! Great steak and wine!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went on Valentines day an
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Valentines day an the service was terrible, took 40 mins to get a bottle of wine. Otherwise food was very good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Boring & Bland
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After reading reviews we were expecting a decent dining experience. While there wasn't anything horrible about the place, we would compare the experience to a big afternoon yawn. We had reservations at 8 and the greeting at the door was nice and the ambiance is comfortable and simple. Turns out simple and bland were what was on the menu. The wait staff was pretty slow, flat and unfriendly. We ordered a three course meal of app, salad and steak. The app was a very ample size portion of meat and cheese but was nothing more than that. The porterhouse steak for two was a very nice cut of meat and cooked exactly as ordered, but it lacked absolutely any flavor. The roasted vegetables were the same way - cooked fine but without flavor."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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Review 23 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good place for meat!Good wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good place for meat!Good wine list, good selections for matching food with wine. Attentive service."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service...very authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Service...very authentic food!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 25 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food. Service was average
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food. Service was average at best."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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Review 26 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went with a group for dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went with a group for dinner on New Years Eve. The service was on point and the food was incredible! The ambiance of the restaurant is very cool and I immediately loved it when I walked it. I had a steak and it was great! Our glasses were consistently full and they did a great job accommodating our large group! I will definitely return because I am always looking for a new restaurant to go to in the Meatpacking district!"
Dined on 12/31/2012
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for Macelleria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food, very pricy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"3 appetizers, 5 entrees, 4 desserts, 5 cappuccinos, 2 bottles of wine = $700+$120 tip. $820 later... we were like, whoa. If the entrees are $42+/ea, the service should be GREAT. But at least the food is wonderful. Also, there were several items gone (we had a 6pm res) including our first wine choice."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Macelleria
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic