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Spigolo
Spigolo is an Italian-inspired restaurant on the Upper East Side of New York City. Opened in January 2005, Spigolo has gained acclaim from both devoted customers and restaurant critics. Influenced by his masterful incorporation of seasonal ingredients, Joseph D'Angelo's menu represents a culinary union of contemporary American cooking and traditional Italian cuisine. Spigolo is known as much for its warm, intimate atmosphere and its welcoming staff devoted to attentive service and genuine hospitality, as it is for its food. Come experience Spigolo for yourself.
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(42)
- fit for foodies(40)
- special occasion(12)
- great for outdoor dining(11)
- romantic(9)
- notable wine list(5)
Spigolo Reviews List
Review 1 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Staff was vry accommodating when we added a person. Portions are smaller than other places which I liked. Delicious preparations."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Spigolo rocks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A bright spot on the upper east side. Try the pappardelle with duck confit."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been dining at Spigolo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been dining at Spigolo since it opened under the Frantangelos. Over the past few months, after a new chef took over, I have found the food to be over-salted. I am disappointed."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2006
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Review 4 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We live in the neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We live in the neighborhood and have eaten at Spigolo several times
It is never disappointing. The food recently was excellent- wine list is good and the prices are pretty reasonable. Its a lovely spot"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 5 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
did the price fixe which was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"did the price fixe which was delicious. they completely accomodated us when we said we didn't eat fish and made the changes with no problem whatsoever.
overall a delicious meal."
overall a delicious meal."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Spigolo is an excellent restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Spigolo is an excellent restaurant. I don't give it five stars only because it is not as lavish or elaborate as NYs more upscale restaurants, but the food is impeccable here. Delicious sliced, cured meats, meltingly tender pastas and gnocchi, perfectly cooked fish, beautiful vegetables. Terrific cocktails as well. This place is a gem."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pasta was good, salad and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pasta was good, salad and desert were outstanding."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we met friends for dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we met friends for dinner near their apartment on the UES; inconvenient for us coming by train into Penn Station. we ate early so the small space with hard surfaces never became noisy since most table were still not occupied. The service was fine since I had no requests. My husband needed a bread refill and there was no offer after our main course was served; he was disappointed not to be able to mop up his pasta sauce. On the positive side, the food was very well prepared and I liked the fact that pasta could be ordered in half portion size. The prices for a basically neighborhood store front are kind of high. However, if I lived in the neighborhood I would return."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We think their dinners are
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We think their dinners are outstanding and they have only started serving brunch in the last tow weeks so we tried it."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our server was only adequate.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server was only adequate. Here, and elsewhere, the servers pop back to the table, interrupting the conversation to gratuitously ask how the appetizers, the entrees, the desserts are. The diner, who has barely picked up a fork, is left to respond gratuitously, very nice, great, etc, while thinking "Go away!" It's too soon for any real criticism, which no one wants to hear anyway--more like begging for compliments."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The server seemed far more
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The server seemed far more focused on a neighboring table that were clearly regular customers. He was borderline obsequious to them, and marginally attentive to us. The food was impressive, though."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and very nice staff.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and very nice staff. Everything I ate was wonderful: baked clams, pasta with fennel ragu and the steak. I will definitely return."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good and interesting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good and interesting food. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
On the recommendation of a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On the recommendation of a friend, I thought I'd try this place after a late afternoon visit to the Metropolitan Museum and Neue Galerie. The decor and cordiality of the staff immediately impressed me and the menu certainly appealed. Spigolo did not disappoint. The plates were superbly presented, the service was perfectly attentive and the food was exquisite. One minor fault, not unique to this place, drinks and wine are overpriced, but I will definitely want to return.
G. B. Carson
Berkeley"
Berkeley"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Total disappointment . I unfortunately ordered the salmon and even for me ( I am not a big eater) the portion was minuscule. How can they have the nerve to charge $28. 00 00 the salmon entree? . This is another overrated and hyped up east side restaurant. My husband and I returned home and had a sandwich. Shame on u !"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing neighborhood Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We did the tasting menu paired with wine, which was amazing! The chef came out personally for each course which my husband loved. The restaurant is small and intimate which we liked; we are definitely planning on returning soon."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a good choice for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a good choice for Valentine's day. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The meatballs are special as is the pasta.
The salmon was less so, but acceptable."
The salmon was less so, but acceptable."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Creative cooking - delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Creative cooking - delicious results, warm atmosphere, slightly too noisy for quiet conversation; because of size, must need tight reservations schedule - earlier diners aware of next diners waiting for seating, thus implied and subtle pressure to move on; completely understandable as necessary."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly, unpretentious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Friendly, unpretentious and the staff are available but do not hover. Even in this small, intimate space you can feel as if your dining party is the only one."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Spigolo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good food, but expensive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food, but expensive considering the ambience. $100 per person including tip and tax and wine and dessert, but for pasta and salad, it seems high; but definitely the food is high quality and prepared with care and delicious."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Spigolo
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic