IL GATTOPARDO is committed to produce top quality gastronomy, to the use of fresh and well-researched ingredients, and to keep the tradition of Italian culture vibrant and passionate.
"Expected a lot more from this highly rated restaurant. the ventilation in the restaurant was so poor I felt like I was eating inside the kitchen with all the smoke and fumes! Was hot and loud and the food very heavy and not at all commensurate with the pricing. For what we spent and an additional $50.00 I could have eaten at really good 5 star like Marea.
Terrible, terrible terrible"
Dined on 5/09/2013
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"This is one of the first places we plan to have dinner when visiting NYC. The menu choices are interesting and well executed. Not overly fussy, but unique and of the best quality. While usually packed, the ambience has a calm modern elegance and we always feel like it is a special occasion when dining here. We have never been disappointed and trust the staff recommendations."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel when visited New York last year and enjoyed it so much that we wanted to return this time and were not disappointed . The service was excellent even. If the waiters New York Italian left understanding the specials a bit difficult but overall we had a great meal. The wine list was good and the waiter was helpful in choosing an appropriate wine given our liking for very dry whites within our budget."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Gattopardo was very impressive. Great food and impeccable service. All courses were served with great attention to detail. Staff were great at serving us well throughout the dinner. A great find!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Food and service was outstanding. Table for 2 was very cramped but relatively typical for NYC. Congested space certainly worth bearing for the food and service experience."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2010
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"While they say us at the front door while the rest of the place including the beautiful back room Rendines empty, the service and food were on point."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"Great italian good. Good quality. The burrata was great."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Location is prime, walking distance to Rock Center, MOMA, great shopping. Eggplant and ricotta cakes appetizer was delicious. Veal scallopine was very good, but not extraordinary. Red house wine, Sangiovese, was a perfect accompaniment to dinner. Over all, a very nice experience."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The vibes were awesome when we arrived at 8.45pm for our reservations. The menu looks excellent with a great wine list! Usually the wine list is good but it's concentrated at the high end with more than $120 bottles, but this place has a good mix and selection. The food and service was great except for one slight problem. We ordered the meat ball starters which was delicious. A definitely must try. They were very gracious and split it up for us include the other starters which was the octopus. Pretty good too! We ordered the pappardelle and linguine which they split for us too. The pappardelle was amazingly good. The linguine was undercooked by about a minute which was surprisingly given the reputation of this restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"The food was fantastic; selection very extensive. The waiter and managerial staff were great(however, waiter went through the specials very quickly). All dishes for each of us were served at the same time. As we experienced the last time we were there, the tables are a little cramped and there were several times when my chair was hit (even though they apologized, it still happened; I guess a minor inconvenience with a small, narrow brownstone). Even though we were sitting about 6 tables from the door, once the door was opened, we felt it."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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"Branzino was excellent, veal scaloppine also. Starter of tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto and crisp bread was lovely. Recommended wine complimented our meals. Attentive and friendly staff. Very quiet for pre-theater dinner but restaurant was near full when we departed."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My bronzino (sp?) was sensational. But the noise was so awful that we could barely hear our interesting guest, who had so much we wanted to hear, but couldn't. How can you baffle? Service was excellent, friendly, and prompt."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Although both the food and service were excellent, the restaurant was so noisy that I will never return (unless i's warm enough to take an outside table). A real pity!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2012
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"The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and excellent food. Not overly expensive by New York standards with appropriate size portions. I have had dinner there three times with family and everyone enjoyed it. The service on each occasion was outstanding. I highly recommend Il Gattopardo."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"So glad we stumbled across this fantastic find! It's far enough off the beaten path to give it a very intimate feel. A nice respite from the craziness of nearby Times Square. We came here after Top of the Rock and it completed our evening. The service was on-point and the food was exactly what you'd expect from an Italian restaurant in New York - delicious! Highly recommend the Parmesan zucchini and the specialty risotto. Thank you for an amazing dinner!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"For the past 5 years I have been visiting New York and eating in Gatopardo is a must! Since you arrive you feel like visiting your best friend house. Service starts from taking your coats until leaving. Without being intrusive waiters are always aware of what's happening in your table. Eventhough is not a big restaurant this adds to it , giving a romantic touch. The best of all is the food. Best Branzino in town!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"It's a very cozy and comfortable place to dine!!! The Arancini they give out upon arrival were a nice touch as well as tasty. The appetizer part of the menu was awesome and hard to choose from. The risotto was perfectly cooked which is hard to do. My fish of the day was delicate and flavorful. My husband had the veal and was not terribly impressed just average. The wine prices were fare for a midtown restaurant. I had cheese to finish our wine and my husband had some chocolate concoction that looked and tasted awesome. All in all we would go back!!!!!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"The waiter rushed us a bit and was not very forthcoming with information about how the dishes were prepared. We had been here before and had great experience. Food was very good but service was not. It's quite expensive and a meal you want to take your time and I just felt rushed through it by the waiter."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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"I went to Il Gattopardo for Valentines Day and have a phenomenal time. They added some special Valentines dishes and my girlfriend and I loved them. The food was delicious and the ambience was relaxing and romantic."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The special attention to traditional recepies and ingredients mixed with a formal, and still warm and frienfly, atmosphere makes Il Gattopardo a perfect place to indulge in the italyan cuisine."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was our first experience at Il Gattopardo, and it will most assuredly NOT be our last. I have nothing even mildly negative to say about the restaurant.
We loved the décor and ambiance immediately. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The food was absolutely delicious. My branzino was superb, and I did not get an argument when I insisted on deboning it myself.
The wine list actually contained reasonably-priced, very good wines, unlike so many other Manhattan restaurants.
Can't wait to return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"Excellent atmosphere, excellent service, excellent food. Hard to beat for a great date night out. Pasta dishes were incredible, wine list was outstanding. Nothing bad to say about this restaurant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Superb (and knowledgeable, appropriate) service and tasty wine and atmosphere (white tablecloth but a bit laid back), but the star is the food.....absolutely awesome.
From the complimentary (pre) appetizers, to the fresh baked bread and aromatic and flavorful olive oil to the tasty homemade pasta (we had the lasagna with the best ricotta ever! and the seafood ragout) to the chocolate soufflé and cappuccino, we had a marvelous meal.
The price for our meal was most reasonable (under 100 apiece), considering this was Nyc at its finest."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, the food is always amazing (authentic Italian), the service is first class, and the restaurant has a charming atmosphere - in short, it's like a visit to Italy without having to step on a plane."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Was my second time to Il Gattopardo. Again the service was faultless, the food fantastic and now already looking forward to the next time I'm in NYC, so I can visit them again."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Excellent foodie standard. Definately get a seat in the back room under the glass ceiling. fabulouse lunch place. Gracious service and excellent food. Especially nice for a romantic lunch or dinner."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"I am a huge fan of this restaurant. We come here every time we visit New York and it never fails to disappoint. Delicious food, excellent service, great location."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I expected a great meal but received a disappointing experience. We arrived at 5:30 because of going to a show. There was only a handful of people but it took 20 minutes to receive our appetizers. The waiter wasn't bad but was very stiff. The food was fair to say the least and the presentation was plain, nothing to say wow about. When we left nobody said thank you or even acknowledged us. I don't mind paying a high price for a memorable meal but this was not that at all."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2002
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"A very enjoyable experience and our first time. We were welcomed with a wonderful staff. We each had appetizer and entree pre-theater. Some of the selections were off the scale good and others just okay. The service was excellent in a beautiful dining room. The bread was very good. I would definitely return when going to theater but, order the more simplified menu selections ... some of the items had too much going on."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
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