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L'Apicio

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Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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L'Apicio

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EArchitectJuly 22, 2016
On hot summer days, dine outside beneath the awning. Enjoy the weather and beautifully prepared delicacies outdoors without getting fried. Also don't sit along the hedges to avoid uninvited guests.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013
From the chef behind Dell'Anima, you're sure to have a great meal here - whether it's the lamb shank hash for brunch, or any of the fresh pastas for dinner. Try to snag an outside table if possible!
EaterOctober 28, 2013
The brunch menu at here has a little something for everyone. You can get Italian pastries, salads, pancakes, fried chicken, pastas, and egg dishes. Order the polenta with shrimp, bacon, and tomato.
TomApril 1, 2015
Loved the tajarin and the bucatini. The grilled broccoli rabe makes a great side. The gnocchi is also good but a little too soft for my liking. BYOB w/ no corkage on Sun and Monday. Must try!
7th.ListDecember 8, 2012
Chef Gabe Thompson, of L'Artusi, Dell'Anima, and Anfora. Order any of the polenta dishes, and make sure to try one or two of the pastas. There is a big bar to accommodate you and a few of your friends Read more
Francis UdlerDecember 2, 2014
Sweetbread Agnolotti, squash mezaluna, polenta, cod, brussels sprouts everything was great! Service was fantastic. Got carrot ravioli on the house. Cinnamon ice-cream was unique. (Portions are small)
Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013
Though the main-course pastas are the high point of a meal here, there are substantial proteins, too. Eat this: Escarole salad, octopus, sweetbread agnolotti, linguine with clams, pumpkin budino Read more
Andrea BarrezuetaNovember 12, 2012
Food is amazing! Personal favorites: broccoli rabe polenta, grilled fennel, the arancini is the best I've had in New York. Pappardelle with short rib ragu was also delicious. All in all, new favorite!
Bruce JJanuary 10, 2015
Had a great dinner at L'Apicio. Appetizers of burrata, grilled octopus and peeky toe crab were excellent and enough to be shared by 5 diners. Dinner entrees of ciopino, pastas were ridiculously good.
Andrew QuanMarch 22, 2013
The arancini, charred octopus, and the quail were AMAZING starters. The casarecce and the garganelle were my favorite pasta entrees. And you can never go wrong with brussel sprouts and speck. YUM!
CoverJanuary 5, 2014
The pastas are definitely the focal point of Thompson's newest & trendiest spot. The gnocchi, agnolotti w/ sweetbreads & seafood linguini are outstanding. Pay with Cover at skip waiting for the check!
Queenie LoJanuary 24, 2014
Everything is good! Love the mussels with white wine sauce, amazing! the linguine with clams is such a delight! really wanna go again and try everything on the menu :D
Tim KattApril 14, 2013
A lot of great options for brunch which starts at 11. Try the grilled cheese with caramelized onions and tomato soup as a side to split for two. Free refills on coffee too.
Jasmine MoyOctober 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Reservations suggested as this place packs up fast. Octopus, quail, watercress salads all winners. Pasta portions on the small side, great excuse to order one more than you would have! Gorgeous space!
Stephen MilbankDecember 5, 2015
Short rib tagliatelle, charred octopus, and brussels sprouts were excellent. Mushroom fettuccini was good but heavy on thyme. Vibe + interior feels more suburban than hip NY, which was disappointing.
Anna BadovskaAugust 29, 2015
Guys are really amazing. Best new restaurant in America... For sure they deserve it! They can make you feel wow. Every single dish what we ordered was just too good.
Jane DongSeptember 22, 2014
Friendly service, great pasta. Would go for the pasta over the polenta. Orecchiette was my favorite. Chocolate hazelnut cake was perfect, with a bit of saltiness
Andrew CoveNovember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The gnocchi is phenomenal. Meatball and polenta, grilled endives, fluke crudo - all excellent. Have the Dobel cocktail and enjoy. Pay with Cover.
Ada ChanJune 29, 2013
The panna cotta dessert is super delicious. Not too sweet but quite refreshing. If you like spice in your alcohol during brunch (or whenever) try the white bloody.
Rebecca BlackwellApril 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Amazing! Everything here is delish! Highly recommend the asparagus salad, bucatini, brussel sprouts and blood orange sorbet. Service and atmosphere are great too!
TK 🍦🍷March 19, 2013
Daniel the waiter is a sweetheart! Warm mushroom Salad: a vinegary miracle. The Sunchoke contorno was a delight. Also: Vin Santo! Just eat here!
Léna Le RollandNovember 26, 2014
Amazing kale salad, I also love the crab/Brussels sprout ! Super cozy and nice service
Nick AndlingerMarch 12, 2016
Pastas are all fantastic. The pork chop is def worth an order. Great wine list
Victoria DweckApril 12, 2013
That dinner was amazin. Tuna carpaccio, mezzaluna pasta, sunchockes, blackened tuna AND THE FRIES WERE THE BEST I'VE HAD IN QUITE A WHILE!
Sarah ChappelAugust 2, 2013
All of the pastas are seriously delicious. Meant to save some to take home for later...but mine was so good I ate the whole thing.
dawn.in.newyorkFebruary 15, 2015
Banana Tiramisu was amazing. Highly recommend to banana and caramel fans.
Varun ShettyDecember 11, 2013
Sweet: pumpkin pancakes with mascarpone. Savory: egg scramble with brussel sprouts and speck.
Leandro LageraMay 29, 2016
Spicy sister of Dell'anima. A bit less cozy for me but nevertheless good. The cookbook is awesome too.
Saneel RadiaJune 4, 2013
One of the best by the glass wine lists (especially sparkling) you'll find. Just order by glasses over the meal for an adventure.
Antonio GonzalezJanuary 4, 2013
Food & drinks were excellent as is the case with Dell'Anima, L'Artrusi & Anforra. The only gripe I have with this place is the staff I encountered. From bartender to waiter. Not a fan of the service
JuAnne NgApril 27, 2013
Everything was great but these dishes really stand out -the mushroom salad, the perfectly tender pork chop, hazelnut chocolate cake!!
IBCJanuary 26, 2014
Favorite brunch items: panzanella salad, ricotta bruschetta, Parmesan French toast, and the spaghetti were all unbelievable.
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The parmesan french toast is the best french toast in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
dawn.in.newyorkFebruary 15, 2015
Loved Linguine with clams and a side of Brussels sprouts.
NYMagNovember 27, 2012
Platt's Ideal Meal: Sweetbread agnolotti, linguine with clams, polenta with pork meatballs, pork chop or cod saltimbocca, vanilla semifreddo. http://bit.ly/WtN2G9
Serious EatsFebruary 4, 2014
In a large, bright, occasionally noisy space, chef Gabe Thompson pulls off smart but crowd-pleasing Italian that's full of big flavors.
Shirley BrahaFebruary 13, 2014
Order the polenta with mushrooms and chile- ditch the salad split a pasta n fish with someone and order some sides :)
Monica CullenMarch 16, 2015
The hot chocolate should be your dessert choice with a side of gelato. It is SO good.
Nina YiamsamathaNovember 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get there 30 min before your reservation and order a drink in the lounge. Great staff, and delicious pasta to boot.
Mat MAugust 19, 2014
The gnocchi with smoked corn allepo and chives is one of the best things I have eaten all year
Julia CohenJune 14, 2013
Incredible food, incredible service. Went out of their way to make the night special - will definitely come back
Trae FOctober 17, 2015
The pasta here is ridiculously good. Try the desserts too!
Bruce JJanuary 10, 2015
And the waiter we had provided excellent, knowledgeable and friendly service. Overall a great experience.
Olivia OranNovember 16, 2012
Roasted squash side. Also try the quail and linguini with clams. Say hi to ashley in the open kitchen!
Jenna ChuckDecember 2, 2015
All-around fantastic menu, dessert included. Great interiors, too.
Delia SarichApril 19, 2014
Go for the Charred Octopus app, the Agnolotti pasta, and a weird/loud playlist.
Katy ThomasNovember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ask for Jena, wonderful waitress! Squash and creamed kale sides are awesome, also sweetbreads agnolotti - yummy!
What's Good HereAugust 8, 2014
Order the roasted mushroom polenta here. In fact, try any of the other polenta dishes.
SerenaAugust 29, 2013
salads are on the small side, apps and entrees were somewhat underwhelming. pasta's the right move here and they are all exceptional, get over your squeamish-ness and go for the sweetbread pasta.
Amy LanFebruary 25, 2013
Great carrot and watercress salad. Pastas are a bit small but tagliatelle was excellent.

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