Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

“Co-by Robert De Niro (which I didn't find out until the later half of my meal), Locanda Verde provides a modern twist to an Italian staple. I went in knowing I was going to get the steak tartare and Caesar salad to start and one didn't disappoint. I'll save the best appetizer for last SO for The Green Caesar with anchovy crouton crumbles was tasty but not my fav. Whatever made the Caesar dressing green, maybe it was pesto, was a bit off putting to me.... But I'm not a big fan of pesto so that's likely why. Maybe if there was lemon or salt on top I would've felt differently. Now the star of the show was the Steak Tartare Piedmontese with wagyu beef, hazelnuts, and black truffle!!! Know steak tartare is off putting to many but if you're a fan, this was by far the best one I've had. The nuts provided a great texture and the creamy quail egg (when mixed in) balanced the rest of the flavors. I'll come in again just for this. As for my main I had 4 bites of the Chitarra Nero pasta with hot buttered crab. I really really wanted to like it but I didn't. The crab was just too fishy and not seasoned. I wish I would've just stuck to my norm and got the pappardelle. Also found it really cool that the artwork that was incorporated in the check, bar coasters, etc. was made by Robert De Niro. Just a fun fact I enjoyed learning.”

“I have been going to the Tribeca location for years but finally got the visit the hudson yards recently and so happy i did. Food was perfection as well as the ambiance. Do not skip on the pumpkin raviolis and the chitarra pasta. Service was flawless and very attentive, they made my dinner experience very special. Cannot wait to be back!!”

“I'd been to Chef Andrew Carmellini's "The Dutch" restaurants about 10 years ago... in both New York City, and at a second location in Miami (close to home at the time). And the memories are great. So when we recently had a meal to plan in NYC, and were staying near Hudson Yards, it was a sure sign that we choose visit Carmellini's newer Locanda Verde restaurant. And we loved every minute! We visited on a cold Tuesday night in mid-December. The holiday decor was beautiful. And while the room was packed, the service was prompt and friendly yet professional. My cocktail, a tequila concoction called "La Sporcarita" hit the spot, despite the cold temps outdoors. My wife and I shared a delicious Insalata d'Andrea, featuring Arugula, Apple, Almond, and Asiago. Next, I devoured my plate of Chitarra Nero, with Hot Buttered Crab, Chili Calabrese, and Bottarga. Meanwhile, my wife loved "My Grandmother's Ravioli". We read how it's made with ultra-thin squares of pasta wrapped around a traditional filling of beef, veal, pork and a touch of Parmigiano-Reggiano... and prepared fresh for *every* service. Apparently, it is a classic Carmellini dish - and now we know why. All around, a great visit. Hat's off to Chef Andrew Carmellini as well as Culinary Director Josh Gripper, and the entire Locanda Verde team.”