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Gallo Nero Wine Bar & Grill

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404 W. 44th St. , New York, NY 10036 40.759741 -73.991821
nr. Ninth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Italian
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Reader Rating:
6.9 out of 10
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8 Reviews | Write a Review

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Official Website

galloneronyc.com

Hours

Daily, noon-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 42nd St.-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Prices

$10-$15

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Lunch
Notable Wine List
Romantic
Take-Out
Theater District

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

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This snug Theater District wine bar from the restaurant group behind such dependable Italians as Puttanesca and Il Bastardo transcends the typical crostini, salumi, and cheese. Sturdy wood-shutter tables, straw-seated chairs, and beamed walls anchor the one-room space, which also boasts a spot for communal dining. The expert kitchen finesses Italian comfort classics like succulent meatballs in white wine and a bountiful fritti of calamari, zucchini and shrimp with just the right amount of batter, salt and oil. Meze maniche—literally “short sleeves”—are wee rigatoni in a bright tomato sauce with buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto, while tender, braised short ribs dress incredibly light gnocchi. Desserts are just as delicious: A strawberry-spin on “tiramisu” sneaks fresh berries between fluffy layers of mascarpone cream and ladyfinger crumble. A list of 150 wines keeps theater-goers and post-work locals busy at the white stone bar, but with satisfying portions averaging $12, the food here is one of the area's best deals since TKTS. — Kathleen Squires

Recommended Dishes

Meatballs in white wine, $8; mezze maniche $10; short ribs with gnocchi, $15; strawberry tiramisu, $7

6.9

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

62%	Would you go back?
71%	Would you take a date?
16%	Would you take kids?
71%	Would you go on business?
57%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.3
Service:	7.0
Décor:	8.0
Value:	7.3

Gallo Nero Wine Bar & Grill

Post-Theatre Perfection

Amangino from 07006 | Posted on 1/24/10

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I've never felt so compelled to write a review before, but I cannot help but report that Gallo Nero is an undeniably delectable, and distinctly New York, post-theatre wine bar. The ambrosial wine, the piquant pasta, the authentic Italian, the tenebrious décor, the endearing Florentine staff—it all adds up to an "experience": an experience that will cause one word above all to come to your mind—perfection.

Gallo Nero Wine Bar & Grill

Would never return

eatliberally from 07302 | Posted on 11/23/09

Overall Rating: 102 (Not Recommended)


Food:	6
Service:	1

Décor:	4

Value:	5

I have to admit, the food wasn't too bad, but I would never go back here because of the service. Our waitress wasn't attentive at all, but that wasn't the big problem. The manager was down-right rude to us (for example, the credit card machine was broke, so he literally threw our credit cards back at us), and he was openly condescending to his staff in front of us (such as snapping at his busboys). There's plenty of good Italian in the city, I don't need to bring my business to a place that treats people poorly.

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