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Caffè Emilia

139 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 9th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-388-1234 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.7 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Coffeehouse
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Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; N, R, W at 8th St.-NYU; L at First Ave.

Prices

$7-$18

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 14th St., Ave. C to Fourth Ave.

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Caffè Emilia, a sliver of an East Village spot, is designed to fulfill all your impromptu Italophile needs: from mid-morning espresso gulped at the pastry counter to porchetta panino savored over a copy of La Gazzetta dello Sport in the tiny backyard garden. The menu is categorized by the type of bread (some of it baked by Falai Panetteria) that the sandwiches are made on, ranging from pizza bianca (mortadella and provolone) to semidolce (salami, butter, and mayo). This is an Emilia-Romagnan café, the third venture from Modena native (and Gnocco and Perbacco partner) Gian Luca Giovanetti, so there are several versions of that region’s chewy flatbread, piadina, both savory and sweet. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
75% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 8.5
Décor: 8.8
Value: 8.3

Gnocchi di Gorgonzola. Pure love and you'll want to swim laps in it.

marknnycev from 10009 | Posted on 1/13/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 9

You simply HAVE to order/try this Gnocchi di Gorgonzola. Seriously. The gnocchi melted in your mouth along with just enough creaminess and gorgonzola cheese. You will be eating pure 'love.' Diego is the chef there who prepared ours. The Lentil soup is perfect for a cold chilly day. Stefano the proprietor made sure we had the Torta di Barozzi. A favorite of Modena,yours?

Novelty wearing off?

peterm from 10003 | Posted on 9/7/08

Overall Rating: (NA) (Not Rated)
Food: 4
Service: 6
Décor: 9
Value: 6

Was looking for a place to grab a coffee and do some work online so went to use the WiFi. Was a very hot day and seemed they were skimping on power for the AC. Also only 1 power outlet in the whole place. However, more disappointing was the 'uninterested' attitude of the staff, the gathering of flies near the kitchen and the coffee with a 'fishy' aftertaste. Thanks for the WiFi but for my coffee and atmosphere there are more welcoming venues.

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