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Restaurant Reviews for Cavatappo Grill

Cavatappo Grill

1712 First Avenue
New York, NY 10128

Chef Luca Markato creates a casual vibe at Cavatappo Grill, housed in the former Luca space and sibling to next-door Cavatappo Wine Bar. Warm, rustic, cozy ambiance. Milanese cuisine with New York Bite! Recently reviewed in the Michelin guide, in Zagats and the New York Times.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Between 88th and 89th Streets
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 (24 Reviews)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.5 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (19)
  • notable wine list (10)
  • fit for foodies (7)
  • good for groups (4)
  • great for lunch (3)
  • great for brunch (2)
  • late-night find (2)
  • kid-friendly (1)
  • romantic (1)
  • special occasion (1)

Cavatappo Grill Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Yorkville is a desert for foodies and this is one of the better alternatives. It was very crowded during a stormy Saturday night - may be good sign. The service suffered a bit as it seemed that they were short staffed. Overall what we ordered was good, but not great. Regardless, our guests were happy with their choices. They plan to return."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"great food, friendly wait staff, down to earth neighborhood place i will be back to again ."

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

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 3 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Just a charming, delightful place to dine."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 4 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My wife and I had a wonderful time at Cavatappo Grill on a recent Thursday night. We had a special Buffalo Mozzarella/Tomato salad and fried calamari, both of which were very good. For entrees we had a Tagliatelle Bolognese that was good, but the star of the evening (and just an incredible dish) was the Spinach Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. One of my all-time favorite pasta dishes, and highly recommended. Service was very friendly and relaxed, with the only complaint being that we had to wait a bit to get our check, but the waiter's friendliness more than made up for it. Overall a very good neighborhood spot, with reasonable prices and good portions. Especially nice that they do many wines by the glass and have half-portions for pastas."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/07/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 5 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Nice, cute, cozy place. Good food, affordable and good wine list. Lively place, but not crazy. Probably great in the summer when the wall opens to the sidewalk. Beet salad w/ goat cheese was great. I had the rigatoni w/ eggplant and shredded ricotta, yum. They were accommodating, my boyfriend wanted a pasta w/ prosciutto cream sauce but didn't want the veal ravioli that it came with...they let him pick any other pasta to have it with. Homemade desserts! We got a bottle of wine, salads, entrees and dessert...the bill came to about $100. We will definitely go back!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 6 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent food, and competent, friendly service. Small dining room can get a bit crowded, but we were perfectly happy with our table. Noisy at times, but not unbearable. Everyone working there was lovely toward us. The food was superb."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 7 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were a large group that can get a bit rambunctious at times. The reservation was early, so we did not bother other diners. The food and service were excellent. They allow sharing. Fairly priced. This is the second time this group has eaten here and all are glad to go again."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 8 for Cavatappo Grill

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Same warmth as by its previous name - same owner too and many of the same menu items. A reliable, friendly low key place."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/07/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cavatappo Grill Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
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