Indulge in Manhattan's finest Northern Italian cuisine prepared under the direction of chef Joseph Giordano, which is perfectly paired by our impressive wine collection from around the world.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(60 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 60 reviews

5 stars

(23)

4 stars

(29)

3 stars

(5)

2 stars

(3)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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romantic(18)
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neighborhood gem(14)

Valbella Midtown Reviews List

Review 1 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Extremely Disappointing!

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Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was uninspiring and bland. It completely lacked seasoning, which is astonishing when one considers the menu prices. The bread was air dried/stale and the dishes were tasteless. I would never dine here again!"

Dined on 5/18/2013

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Review 2 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/16/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Have been to Valbella several times. The food and service are tops! I have even used the private room for a Company function. Would definitely recommend to others."

Dined on 5/16/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 3 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went to a very early dinner

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Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went to a very early dinner after seeing an afternoon Broadway show. It was very quiet and cozy. The food was very good and the dessert was AMAZING! We had the Neapolitan which was very light so a perfect ending to the meal. I would recommend this for a romantic evening out or for a client dinner."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

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Review 4 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

great find if you are looking

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great find if you are looking for a non- tourist place in midtwon!"

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 5 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food and service were excellent,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/23/2013

2011

Dined on 04/23/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food and service were excellent, wine list is bountiful, great experience.
Will try the Meatpacking location as well."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 6 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

One of our favorites--although

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/17/2013

2008

Dined on 04/17/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of our favorites--although service was not as prompt this time as it usually is."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2008

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 7 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Over priced for the quality

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2013

2008

Dined on 04/10/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Over priced for the quality of food. Very attentive but old school style of service. Fits the neighborhood full of suits. Wouldn't go back."

Dined on 04/10/2013

2008

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Review 8 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food and excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful food and excellent professional service!"

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

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

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Review 9 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorites! So glad

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2013

2008

Dined on 03/29/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"One of my favorites! So glad to have a midtown location of this downtown gem!!"

Dined on 03/29/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Inexcusable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2013

2008

Dined on 03/20/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Bone-in Filet special ($60 price tag) was ordered by two people at the table to be Medium Rare and both came out Medium Well. With a larger group and clients included we were not going to send the steaks back. This is inexcusable."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2008

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Review 11 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is an outstanding Italian

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2005

Dined on 03/15/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is an outstanding Italian restaurant that would be good for a splurge outing. The wine list is good but expensive. The food was excellent. Service is very attentive which we liked but some might find a bit much."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

wondweful from start to finih..

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2013

2003

Dined on 03/13/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"wondweful from start to finih.. would highly recommend"

Dined on 03/13/2013

2003

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

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Review 13 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Valbella Is Bella!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2010

Dined on 02/27/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I knew nothing about this restaurant other than postings on this site. We celebrated our 42nd anniversary there with my daughter and her husband. The service, food and ambience were impeccable. I would definitely recommend it and plan to return."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 14 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Didn't understand the purple

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Didn't understand the purple neon and green wall curtains. Also was not happy that the wine by the glass only included one italian wine in an italian restaurant. But the food was tasty."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

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Review 15 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

AMAZING!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was one of the best NYC restaurant experiences I've ever had in my 33 years of living here. Was it pricey? Of course it was, and worth every dime. We started with the burrata special which the waiter perfectly portioned for sharing. We shared a bottle of the $65 Montepulciano which was constantly topped off. I almost always have the opportunity at a restaurant to refill my own wine (which I don't mind) but I never even had the opportunity to do that here. My water was also always more than half full. Attention to detail and customer service was meticulous. I liked the decor a lot - very power restaurant with pretty purple neon light."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 16 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The burrata special was phenomenal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/28/2013

2005

Dined on 02/28/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The burrata special was phenomenal as was the cavatelli, broccoli rabe and sausage."

Dined on 02/28/2013

2005

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

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Review 17 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This restuarant has so much

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This restuarant has so much to offer the food and staff made us feel so welcome from the minute we arrived in the door. We will definately be going back."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 18 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

If you want great Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/20/2013

2007

Dined on 02/20/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If you want great Italian food in midtown Manhattan, Valbella is great. Wonderful pasta, great seafood and meat. The wine list is awesome. Always great and attentive service."

Dined on 02/20/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 19 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Similar to the meatpacking

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Similar to the meatpacking one, but not as large, but still great service, great food, if you dont want to make the trip to meatpacking. Pricey, good for special occassions."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 20 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The truffle pasta was to die

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The truffle pasta was to die for!!! Amazing menu. Didn't give 5 stars bc I had to send filet back bc it wasn't done enough and it still wasn't cooked enough for me when it came back. Not worth sending back again.
Great service and a good time"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 21 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Keep Going Back

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We love Valbella Midtown and the other in Meatpacking. We spent our New Years last year at the location downtown. It has a real cool ambience. The wine list will excite any big wine drinker. Most of all, the food is why we keep going back. Their menu is so yummy. They have unique dishes. As well as the specials are so mouthwatering. You will please the pickiest eater. I love that when I walk into the restaurant, I can smell truffles. Our waiter was friendly and we had another great experience."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 22 for Valbella Midtown

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5