Il Gradino

If you are looking for real Italian food that is authentic and well prepared - look no further. Food, wine selection and service are par excellent!

This place is THE BEST Italian restaurant in NYC! The food is unbelievably perfect in taste, presentation and quality. Service is spot on and the wine selection is impressive. I have been a frequent visitor of Scalinatella and IL Mulino and without question IL Gradino is the best of all of them!

After visiting this incredible place twice in the past week, I can definitely say that nothing beats their hospitality. It truly embodies the essence of Italian warmth and charm. From the moment you step in, you're welcomed like family. The selection of wine takes you on a journey through Italian wineries, and each sip is a delight. As for the food, it's simply outstanding. Each dish is executed to perfection, leaving you almost licking the plate after every bite. I must commend the staff for creating such a rare combination of perfection in the New York restaurant scene. Thank you, guys, for providing such a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return and indulge in your exceptional hospitality once again.

I’m not sure why the reviews are low, one of my new favorite places. We wandered in late on a Friday night after a show. Inside: it was relatively quiet with Christmas music cranking. Staff immediately greeted us, sat us, and rattled off a list of specials a mile long. Everything we offered was lights out fantastic. The branzino in particular was insane. We closed the restaurant out and the staff couldn’t be nicer. 10/10 merry Christmas

Excellent. Enjoyed a romantic evening so much so that we have decided to use the restaurant for our engagement party in a couple of months....

Just the worst service imaginable. 3.5 hour ordinary meal. Even the coat check got our coats wrong three times.

Amazing food and staff. Took my fiance for our anniversary and it was perfect for a special night out. Highly recommend.

Fabulous experience from start to finish! The service was outstanding, the atmosphere warm and quiet, and the food was some of the nest we have had outside of Italy! Well done! We will be back often!