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Mediterraneo

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1260 Second Ave., New York, NY 10021
at 66th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-734-7407 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.0 out of 10

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    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian
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Photo by Kate Appleton

Official Website

mediterraneonyc.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 11:30am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-12:30am

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 68th St.-Hunter College

Prices

$15-$31

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

It’s worth hanging in and waiting for Mediterraneo’s simple, well-executed Italian fare. A wood-burning oven turns out crackly, tangy pizzas that make a great appetizer for a group. Salads too can be shared or ordered as a main dish; try the popular insalata Mediterraneo, which has shrimp, capers, and plum tomatoes over arugula served with a light lemon dressing. On a long list of delicious pastas, the linguine nere all’Arrabiata (black linguine with shrimp in a spicy red sauce) is a standout. For heartier fare, try the grilled Australian lamb chops or the sirloin steak with arugula and potatoes. — Laura Brounstein

Recommended Dishes

Carpaccio bomba, $15.50

7.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
83% Would you take a date?
60% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.3
Service: 7.0
Décor: 8.0
Value: 6.5

What to believe?

elpiero1 from 10100 | Posted on 11/5/09

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

It was one year that I did not go and after having read the latest review, I did not want to go but I have to thanks a friend that has insisted... Food is outstanding, fast service, good recommendations made by the waiter and... now I understand why are more than years that this restaurant is crowded. by the way the waiters have changed and are more nice. Everything was delicious from the focaccia to the "milanese's" lamb ribs.... I was not disappointed with anything and now I'm thinking who wrotes the reviews... old waiters fired & competitors or real customers?

Disappointing

jbvitale from 10005 | Posted on 8/17/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 2
Décor: 8
Value: 2

Thoroughly disappointed. First, the service was just awful. The waiter brought us the menu and within the first 5 minutes asked us 3 times if we were ready to order. What was the rush...the place was only 2/3 full on a Saturday night. We placed our order (pasta and fish) and within 5 minutes a busboy brings out our meal. Was this McDonalds....is the food preheated? I would swear they pulled it off a buffet! Wasn't even hot and to top it off, it was mediocre at best. So we're talking and still nibbling on our dinner and 3 times the waiter and busboy come by to ask if they can clear the table. I finally lost my patience and kindly asked that they not return to the table until I ask for the check. Last visit!

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