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Le Madri

168 W. 18th St., New York, NY 10011 40.740649 -73.996989
at Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Italian
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8.5 out of 10
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Brunch - Weekend
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At the rate he's going, Pino Luongo will soon have more Tuscan eateries than there are pizza parlors called Ray's. But of all of them, including his fertile Coco Pazzo chain, the restaurant with the most agreeable blending of atmosphere, design, and taste is Le Madri. Unlike his other tracts, buzzing with tension, this expansive space never forfeits its rustic nobility, no matter how busy it gets. So indulge your desire. Another espresso. Maybe a little grappa. If you're the one always in a rush, however, there are better places for you. Which is why they sell pizza by the slice. —Hal Rubenstein

8.5

"Highly Recommended"
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Food:	7.5
Service:	9.0
Décor:	8.5
Value:	8.0

Le Madri

A Special Place

adsong from 10019 | Posted on 7/1/03

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	9

I have been a fan of Le Madri for years.Its one of my special places.With its savory Tuscan style cuisine, friendly and professional service,this restaurant is airy,spacious and inviting.The giant hanging leaves are interesting decor as well.Priced a bit above the norm,(Allright,its expensive,but worth it) Dinner runs approximately $30.00 PP,sans tip or drinks.Some dishes are:Appetizers:Mozzarella Tiepida Imported fresh Buffalo mozzarella with warm oven roasted chery tomatoes, grilled bread and basil Misticanza Seasonal wild and organically grown greens and sprouts mezze Maniche Half rigatoni with hot and sweet sausage, tomato and cream Trenette Hollow triangular pasta tossed with basil pesto, haricot vert, diced potatoes, Nicoise olive and ParmigianoReggiano.Main Courses:Grilled salmon fillet with succotash of fava beans, wood oven roasted sweet corn and cannelloni beans with parsley salsa verde,Grilled and braised beef short ribs with sautéed escarole slow roasted vine ripened tomato and freshly grated horseradish.save room for the delicious "Dolci"(Desserts):Tiramisu,Semifreddo di Cioccolato Semi frozen milk chocolate mousse with chantilly whipped cream,Sorbetto allo yoghurt, fragile arostite e granita al limone,Yoghurt sorbet & roasted strawberry parfait with lemon granita.Le Madri has a special place in my heart,especially since it does not cause me heartburn!!

Le Madri

metromary from 10128 | Posted on 2/28/03

Overall Rating: 108 (Recommended)


Food:	7
Service:	9

Décor:	8

Value:	7

Le Madri located in the heart of Chelsea is a place where you can escape to for a fine taste of Tuscany. The large dining room is especially inviting with numerous vines enthralled along the ceiling and there is also a brick oven for a nice warm touch. I heard someone from the table beside us say she felt like a grape in a vineyard. The menu is quite vast and very “Italian” You can start with homemade pasta but I chose the classic calamari. The roasted chicken was especially tender and served with creamy potatoes and brussel sprouts. The warm chocolate cake was the absolute final test for my friend and I, who is a warm chocolate cake connoisseur in her own right. She thought it measured up pretty well to the countless others she had around the city. As our dining experience came to an end, I found myself feeling as if I were a little closer to Italy. So if you’re trying to decide where to make your next reservations for some fine Italian dining in a warm rustic atmosphere, the exquisite service here alone should be your deciding factor. Bon appetite!!

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