Morandi
Italian Restaurant and Diner$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Fried Artichokes, Brussel Sprouts salad, and Lemon Pasta- best meal"(10 Tips)
"Must try: the burrata e pachini and Pici Al Limone spaghetti."(14 Tips)
"your pasta dishes simple have the Pici Al Limone"(4 Tips)
"Keith mcnally rox!"(4 Tips)
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Chad HornerOctober 10, 2016Morandi is a spacious restaurant, particularly in the summer months - an excellent al fresco situation. good food, not quite up to par with some of the West Village heavyweightsUpvote14DownvoteUpvoted Feb 9
The baked eggs in a skillet for brunch are amazing especially on a nice day and a table outside! For pasta the lemon pasta is so simple but incredibly delicious. Great for sharing!Upvote12Downvote
Melissa ThompsonDecember 28, 2021All the reviews about the Cacio e Pepe are spot on! The Endive Salad and Bolognese were amazing! The server gave us personalized attention and although he recommended a couple of wines to pair.
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SusanaAugust 21, 2018Prosciutto and arugula focaccia and fritto misto. Not healthy at all, but really good apps to share with a friend over some Italian wine. Get the lobster pasta special on Fridays.Upvote1Downvote
Mike KalenOctober 31, 2015It's a trendy and lively spot. Food is good but tough to get anything special ordered (I wanted calamari in red sauce but they only would serve it on the side). Great Manhattan's! I recommend it.Upvote1Downvote
SunainaJanuary 11, 2015Our waiter recommended a pasta dish which was cooked to perfection. The sauces blended really well. And def get the meatballs. They melt in your mouth. Tiramisu - yum yumUpvoteDownvote
Kelly KearnsJuly 2, 2014Great pastas and atmosphere. Perfect for groups and has outdoor seating. Try the squid ink spaghetti with mixed seafood and the cavatelli with lamb and snow peas!Upvote1Downvote
Angelina ZeppieriSeptember 24, 2015great Italian food in the west village. a little piece of Italy in Manhattan. the caprese flatbread pizza was delicious!
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Heather Schoenemann-FlashnerSeptember 17, 2011Everything in this charming West Village restaurant is delicious! The meatballs are close to perfect. Even the olive oil is incredible. A great place to enjoy some great food and wine with friends.UpvoteDownvote
John BurkeAugust 28, 2016Great outdoor seating / location. Try the cavatelli pasta in the prosciutto cream sauce. We had an issue where our cards were double charged but otherwise good experience.UpvoteDownvote
VernaSeptember 15, 2012Sit outside on a lovely afternoon and start out with blood orange martinis. Work your way towards lambrusco and close it out with their meatballs. Go home and pass out with a smile on your face.Upvote2Downvote
Valerie BrownJune 21, 2011They will give you spaghetti with the meatball entree and love them for it. Great scene and yummy food. Must have the torta di ricotta desert above all others - yes I tried them all don't be a haterUpvote2Downvote
Roasted Brussels sprouts. Grilled sea bass well done. (And the focaccia with ricotta cheese if you're feeling it...yummy) third dinner visit- must try it during brunch!UpvoteDownvote
John FridaySeptember 22, 2018Superb atmosphere and attentive staff. A fantastic spot for an outdoor drink on a nice dayUpvote1Downvote
Lili BazSeptember 5, 2022Reliable Italian in west village. The restaurant is big, so you have a higher chance of getting in without a reservation. The food and service was good.UpvoteDownvote
Elliot WehnerJuly 25, 2015Great atmosphere and even the inside tables feel outdoors thanks to the big windows that open up. Great pasta options and nice wine listUpvoteDownvote
JiDecember 14, 2019Burrata was great! And I don’t even like burrata! Great vibe, great service
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The Corcoran GroupDecember 1, 2014You MUST order the rigatoni all’amatriciana and the meatballs. The very attentive service makes the meal even more enjoyable.Upvote1Downvote
Joseph MarchettiMarch 12, 2016Joe the bartender was great and the food is always fantastic meatballs with raisins , faro salad ,etc.
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In NYCSeptember 7, 2015This is my favorite simple salad anywhere. Just a beautiful layered butter lettuce with vinaigrette.
UpvoteDownvote- Lindsay CMay 5, 2016Squid with peppers, capers & olives. Octopus with celery & black olives. Chicken with chilis & lemon.Upvote1Downvote
Philip A. FuscielloMarch 29, 2019Great grilled octopus appetizer, nice fish entree options, good wine selectionsUpvote1Downvote- Jenna Odett LaskinOctober 3, 2021Great outdoor seating, don’t miss the lemon pasta, grilled calamari, flat iron steak, and cannolisUpvoteDownvote
Jessica ChanDecember 29, 2012Celeb sightings galore! They have this salted fish mashed potato polenta app here that's so different from anything I've ever tried... in a great way.UpvoteDownvote
Ebee DNovember 7, 2015Pasta, burrata , wine selection is well edited. Cocktails are just perfect. Service is nice and attentive.Upvote1Downvote
CharlottesJune 1, 2015I second the uova in camicia as great choice for brunch. Start with brûlée topped grapefruit half and blood orange prosecco.UpvoteDownvote- Dinner & wine with a friend or two at the bar is the best option. Brussels sprout salad + lemon pasta for the win.UpvoteDownvote
- Sit outside, get a bottle of chilled Lambrusco and enjoy the scenery. Great at any time but baked egg skillet for brunch is delish!UpvoteDownvote
- TheoryDecember 27, 2011NY. Yet another Keith McNally hot-spot, we love the pastas and lively environment at Morandi. Must try: the burrata e pachini and Pici Al Limone spaghetti.Upvote1Downvote
- Lindsay CMarch 9, 2015Great for brunch, lunch and dinner! Delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. Great for groups - most dishes are designed to share.UpvoteDownvote
Abhi JainMarch 11, 2015Great Italian restaurant. Love the pasta dishes. If you walk in, expect a one hour wait (no matter what the hostess says).UpvoteDownvote
StefanieApril 10, 2016Delicious but busy for weekend brunch. Loved my blood orange Bellini and the lobster toast.UpvoteDownvote
Sadik Aydin PhotographyDecember 15, 2014Great service with tasteful Italian cuisine and wine choices. Grilled calamari and canollini can be tried.UpvoteDownvote
Monica KohliMay 16, 2013Burrata, served with vine cherry tomatoes drizzled with a balsamic reduction, is a perfect blend of Italian flavors! Delizioso!Upvote3Downvote
New York PROctober 22, 2017Wasn’t crazy about the dinner menu. Skip the chicken entree. The outdoor tables are nice so I would come back for mid-afternoon cocktails and snack.UpvoteDownvote
dara lynneAugust 9, 2011Delicious Italian food in the West Village, everything was fresh and tasty. Try the pasta with lemon and parmesan. Don't forget your reservation!UpvoteDownvote
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011Brunch, brunch, brunch! If you get a chance to visit Morandi, you’ll know what we mean. Great food, great location, and a perfect patio.UpvoteDownvote
JP SeralDecember 2, 2015Found this off a passive 4sq recommendation. Get the meatballs!
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Staff a little distracted, but a seat outside, a glass of verdicchio and the lemon pasta can't be beat...UpvoteDownvote
Andrew COctober 4, 2017We had reservations, but the hostess didn't care and made us wait an hour before getting an acceptable table... food though was above average + waiter brought us complimentary wine for the long waitUpvote1Downvote
Mary MaliaJune 17, 2013Great outdoor seating and doors the swing back to create the feeling of patio dining at almost every table. Love the service.UpvoteDownvote
Sydney FriedmanSeptember 6, 2014Watermelon salad was off the charts. Lamb Ragu and lemon pastas were great as wellUpvoteDownvote
Saarim ZamanJanuary 3, 2017Get the steak with over easy eggs and a cup of cappuccino, it's the perfect brunch.UpvoteDownvote
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