Il Bastardo is an innovative restaurant in Chelsea featuring steak and Italian food. This Italian steakhouse offers diners the finest, freshly prepared food as well as a full bar and outdoor cafe. Il Bastardo also boasts a private dining room which is the perfect spot for parties or special events.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

(50 Reviews)

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5 stars

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4 stars

(20)

3 stars

(16)

2 stars

(6)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(24)
neighborhood gem(20)
fit for foodies(13)

romantic(13)
vibrant bar scene(11)
notable wine list(9)

Il Bastardo Reviews List

Review 1 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

FUN FUN FUN!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/19/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Came to celebrate my sisters 21st birthday and it was incredible, the dining experience was fun. DJ played amazing music and the crowd was good! The Mimosas were delicious and our food was amazing!!"

Dined on 5/19/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 2 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

One of our favorite places . . .

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 3/13/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

". . . . In the neighborhood. We know we can always count on a good meal and pleasant service. If you're in the mood for vibrant and fun - sit out front or at the bar. For a more quiet experience, ask to sit further in the back where it can feel a bit more romantic."

Dined on 3/13/2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Casual and enjoyable mother's day dinner. Good calamari and friendy staff. Thanks for a great evening!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It is easy to fit a group,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It is easy to fit a group, but would also be great for a date. The menu is very reasonably priced, and the food is great! There's something for every palate."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 5 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was spot on, fresh and delicious. The service was polite and courteous. Our first time dining would definitely return and recommend."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 6 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Remember that time you had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Remember that time you had a great meal somewhere and did not go back for awhile. Then when you finally did it did not live up to your memory and expectations? Yeah that's what happened here. It was a fine meal but nothing spectacular. If you are in the neighborhood check it out but no reason to make a trek."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

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Review 7 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The noise was so overwhelming

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2003

Dined on 04/13/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The noise was so overwhelming that it intruded on the dining experience. The pasta I had was ok and the scallopps my dining companion had were very good but I don't think my ears could handle another trip to this place."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 8 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good food, good ambiance,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2013

2012

Dined on 04/01/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Good food, good ambiance, good prices. what else can you ask for."

Dined on 04/01/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I thought it had a nice, old

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I thought it had a nice, old New York ambiance. The food was good, with lots of choice and reasonable priced. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had the ravioli with goat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had the ravioli with goat cheese it was delicious.My friend had the scallops also delicious.. We shared the triamasu for dessert which melted in your mouth. The service was very good. Our server Alexandra was personable and very accommodating."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

this place was good, would

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"this place was good, would not go running back. good service. great veggie pizza to start, and organic chicken dish. nice for date night."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not bad

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2013

2011

Dined on 03/03/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food in the restaurant was good, I wouldn't say exceptional. It was really quite, the restaurant was empty. I felt like this was a wonderful restaurant and the place to be when it opened, but it slowly diminishing."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2011

Special Features: romantic

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Review 13 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The appetizer special was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/27/2013

2006

Dined on 01/27/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The appetizer special was Amazing!!"

Dined on 01/27/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 14 for Il Bastardo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

You can find me at the Bar nextime

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/12/2013

2010

Dined on 01/12/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Hostess was accomodating and sat our party of 4 timely, but my expectations were sadly let down when they brought us to the "quiet room" during the electro brunch. Hostess advised the party room w/ the DJ was for parties of 6 or more. Guess making an RSVP for smaller parties really doesn't matter here- line was still out the door and they were taking walk-ins. Had a shakey table whom the server and manager advised they could not replace with a fixed one - bus boy's advise was not to touch the table. I would come back because the food was delicious, but I will most likely be sitting at the bar."

Dined on 01/12/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, hot spot

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