This is a piece of heaven. Staff is amazing Chef is amazing. The Rigatoni was so good I ordered a second plate. Suckling pig was to die for and then they just top it off with maplecustarddessert.
Mezzi rigatoni is the staple. Don’t miss it. Chicken liver mousse is decadent. Ricotta cavatelli & squid inklinguini are solid as well. Red hen shines truly bc they cook their pasta perfectly.
Always a big hit for Camille and I. This is the first time we brought friends and they loved it. You have to order at least one thing from each section of the menu. It is such a worthwhile journey.
Try the mezze rigatoni, house-made dry pasta, with fennel sausage ragu made with local pork, toasted fennel seed, pepper and floral fennel pollen. The popular dish is both familiar and unfussy. Read more
Tourist Tip: This lovely neighborhood restaurant is bustling - so make reservations or hustle for bar seats. Order the cacio e pepe, even when not on the menu, and share the chicken "fra diavolo"
Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more
The Red Hen is the whole package: food, design, service. Bloomingdale residents and destination diners turn here for offal, homemade pastas, and a carefully-curated wine list. Read more
Definitely try the grilled octopus. We loved the rigatoni with fennel sausage ragu and the saffron zucca!! The Brussels sprouts were perfect and the maple and brown buttergelatosundae was awesome!
Love red hen. Smoked ricotta w truffled honey, orangewine, the rigatoni, chicken or rabbitfettuccine. Maplecustard w toasted hazelnut crumb topping be still my heart
The crispyBrussels sprouts were seriously amazing. I've never tasted them prepared better. The SpinachFettuccine with Braised Duck Sugo was simply delicious as well. Believe the hype.
Fried artichokes arrive at your table as a mountain of crisp, flower-like buds, brightened with fresh sprigs of dill and a tartlemon aioli with capers and anchovy. Read more
great drinks. fabulous food at appropriate prices. Best to get a reservation. Lots of vegtarian options, Interesting, extremely well- prepared food. Wonderful vibe.
The Rigatoni; Brussel Sprouts were perfect & well balanced. And heirloom apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream was such a great way to end the meal.
Intriguing wines at user-friendly prices make this bustling newcomer in Bloomingdale worth crossing town for, but so, too, does the relaxed Italian cooking from Michael Friedman.
"You’ll linger over bowls of pillowy ricotta cavatelli folded with shredded lamb and bacon, or silky, squid-ink paccheri tossed with tender calamari rings and meaty chickpeas." FR