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Bianca

5 Bleecker St., New York, NY, 10012
nr. Bowery
212-260-4666

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9
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 9
"Highly Recommended"

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A Favorite for Five Years

By drewpictures on 11/5/2011

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

This is a bit redundant with all the good reviews, but I feel like this place can't be recommended enough. It's a great place to bring friends, family, and out-of-towners for a delicious and cheap Italian dinner in a lovely dining atmosphere. I always get the mussels, fried puffy dough with cheese or meat and butter and sage ravioli as appetizers. The specials are generally awesome: mediterranean white fish, tagliatelle with crab meat, pasta with mushrooms. Waiting is no big deal when you get a drink next door at Von and can even bring it on over to Bianca when your table is ready. Eat at Bianca. It will be a lovely experience and a memorable night.

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25 out of 49 people found this review helpful.

A Must Try!

By Cmorgan on 2/21/2011

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

With all the choices in New York, it can be overwhelming. Trust me, this is as good as it gets. For starters, the atmosphere is unbeatable. The owner treated me like family. He even sat at our table and took our order. Next, the food is unbeatable. And to top it all off, the prices are fantastic. That is a hard combination to find, especially in New York. We waited over an hour for a table and I would have waited for 2! Have a drink at the bar next door and just relax. You are going to love it!

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46 out of 88 people found this review helpful.

unexpected delight

By martydia on 1/24/2010

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

Never heard of this place. Steered to it by hostess of restaurant around the corner whose kitchen was not yet open at 5:50 PM on a Saturday night. Was immediately seated and within 10 minutes all other tables were taken (Lucky us!!) Appetizer of Lasagnette (vegetable lasagna) was incredible. Two of these would have been a great meal! Wife had pasta with sausage, I had the thinly slice filet subtly spiced with rosemary accompanied by perfectly roasted potatoes. Both excellent. Shared a unique Tiramisu (mocha sauce a nice touch) Expected small plates given the prices but had enough to take home for great second meal today. Not taking credit cards a minor inconvenience as long as you know that ahead of time. WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!

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102 out of 189 people found this review helpful.

Where I take friends new and old

By ComfortablySmug on 7/17/2009

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

To the point- Bianca is absolutely brilliant. The food has been without exception delicious and is a great value for the price, let alone in New York City (you can get dinner for two for under 40?!?!). The service has always been friendly and as has been mentioned, the system of them letting you know your table is ready while you get a drink at a bar next door works like a charm. I have made this spot my go to destination to take friends from out of town. I have yet to have any of them disappointed. I highly recommend this fine establishment.

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102 out of 199 people found this review helpful.

Awesome

By jeffyjoe44 on 6/30/2009

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

Lasagna was fantastic. Atmosphere was festive and the system they have to usher you next door for a drink is fantastic! I love this place.

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81 out of 176 people found this review helpful.

Amazing! One of my favorites in the city so far....

By savingandsavoring on 11/24/2008

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

Went here for a romantic birthday date - the wait was an hour an a half for a party of two (my only complaint), but the food was well worth the wait!!! The owner was incredibly attentive and talked to us throughout the meal to make sure everything was ok, the restaurant is very cozy and romantic inside. Lasagna was absolutely amazing ... and the rest of the meal was quite tasty as well. Portions are very generous - you will definitely be full and happy after a meal here!!

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79 out of 159 people found this review helpful.

We love George

By fullorbit on 6/29/2008

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

Our favourite restaurateur in the city is named George. The co-owner of Bianca on Bleecker street, right next to Von, our favorite drinking spot, he is also a friend. Dinner by George is as ubiquitous as a home-cooked meal. Brought over by the man himself to eat at a table or belly-up inside the bar, every dish is amazing. For the full review, visit http://thedisgruntledgastronomes.blogspot.com/

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72 out of 129 people found this review helpful.

who said sexy left?

By foodlovingteacher on 6/24/2008

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

In my defense of the use of 'sexy' as an adjective to describe restaurants, I give you example A: Bianca. This Bleecker St. gem is far enough east to repel tourists, and just west enough to keep LES hispters at bay. Great food, perfect lighting and a steady following keep Bianca consistently (yet perfectly) crowded. Though any 'cash only' policy remains a thorn in my side, for a meal at Bianca, I can live with the pain.

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67 out of 131 people found this review helpful.

really good food

By pinafour on 4/12/2009

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

I really enjoyed this place! The mussels were the best I've had anywhere - tender and big. We were dipping our bread in the broth. Dessert (Panna Cotta) was amazing, so good. It's a little cramped inside, you will have to go early on a weeknight. Definitely going back.

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108 out of 199 people found this review helpful.

Great Lasagna

By johntmallouf on 6/9/2008

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

They make Lasagna like mom makes!! We started with the Gnnochi Frio (sp?) and it was a perfect appetizer. Bianca is in a great location and perfect setting with all of the candlelight for a nice night out with my wife. It was very crowded and loud inside, and we did have trouble understanding our waitress, but the food made up for any problems.

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