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Caffé Linda

145 E. 49th St., New York, NY, 10017
nr. Third Ave.
646-497-1818

Avg. Rating

7
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 6
"Recommended"

Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10.

69% would go back.

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An excellent welcome to NYC

By quarkmonkey on 3/20/2010

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 7
  • Yes, I would go back!

We dropped in to Caffe Linda on our first night holidaying in NYC, jet lagged, tired and still without our bearings and, to be honest, we picked this restaurant because it was the first one that looked welcoming. At about 6.30pm on a Monday night, the place was hardly packed but we got very nice, attentive service and the food was remarkable. The complimentary bruschettas were prepared to perfection and the seafood pasta (I forget the actual recipe) was delicious - light yet filling, with the best scallops I've eaten in years. The gnocchi was prepared well and didn't suffer from the heaviness you so often get and the rest of the food was excellent. A delightful little restaurant that was a very lucky random choice by us. I would definitely go back.

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51 out of 91 people found this review helpful.

Simple and Delicious!!!

By RT925 on 9/27/2009

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

Passed by this adorable italian cafe and gave it a try!! And is was so worth it!! My husband and I are picky eaters. We had two different panini sandwiches on the menu. Oh Sooo delicious!! My husband had every last crumb on his dish!! And I couldn't finish mine although 3/4 of the way I was done. This place is well worth the stop. The wine we had went beautiful as well. I highly recommend it to anyone.

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58 out of 109 people found this review helpful.

yummy food at reasonable prices

By mangiamangia on 5/17/2009

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 6
  • Yes, I would go back!

in a neighborhood of pricey turisty restaurants, i am delighted that this is here! simple, delicious food, consistent and does not break the bank!!! just realized it serves brunch... walked upon it today! yummy eggs and dishes, italian style.

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60 out of 113 people found this review helpful.

not recommended

By xdfxdfxdf on 6/9/2008

  • Overall Rating: 3
  • Food: 2
  • Service: 5
  • Décor: 4
  • No, I would not go back!

I joined just to write this review-- I went here with family friends last saturday, and the food was honestly just really really bad. I don't understand how it got a 'critic's pick' check-mark. It's hard to find decent, not overly expensive restaurants in midtown east, but even so I wouldn't recommend this one. I am not a picky person but the salad was kind of pathetic and the pasta was almost inedible.

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58 out of 117 people found this review helpful.

Black Linguini is INCREDIBLE

By tpatterson on 6/21/2007

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 3
  • Yes, I would go back!

My boyfriend and I stumbled across Caffe Linda about 6 months ago while strolling in Manhattan. We were a little hesitant to stop in because it was so tiny, but we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Black Linguini with Lobster and Shrimp. It was delicious!

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172 out of 329 people found this review helpful.

Caffe Not Very Good

By apricotB on 4/27/2007

  • Overall Rating: 3
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 2
  • Décor: 2
  • No, I would not go back!

My friend and I ate here last night and we were both disappointed. The waitress was a zombie and the food wasn't very good. The caesar salads were pretty good, but the pastas were awful. The papardelle with mushrooms was dry and boring. The orichiette with broccoli rabe & sausage was flavorless and it was as if they didn't drain the pasta at all--like soup! This is really not an Italian restaurant at all. Many other better options in Midtown, and the gum in the checkbook is ultra tacky.

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153 out of 323 people found this review helpful.

Reminiscing Rome

By diner007 on 12/11/2005

  • Overall Rating: 6
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 1
  • No, I would not go back!

Roughly 100 bucks for 2 people = 4 by the glass-wine, one semi-tough gnocchi, one good pesto pappardelle (says the genuine Italian at the table), and one shared appetizer. It seemed a bit steep for the quality, though portions were fine. Mainly it just made us reminisce about our favorite restaurants in Rome. It was roomy and seemed kid friendly. Staff was friendly. Decor needs revamping.

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252 out of 506 people found this review helpful.

Simply great!

By Valeria on 12/9/2005

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

I've been there more than once and every time with the same pleasure and not because I am homesick (I'm Italian) but because it is worth it! Bravo Claudio!!!

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219 out of 447 people found this review helpful.

Italian with no Italian atomosphere

By colmmcdermott on 5/25/2005

  • Overall Rating: 5
  • Food: 6
  • Service: 5
  • Décor: 1
  • No, I would not go back!

Cold setting, with no feeling of Italian other than the menu and food. Staff was entirely Asian. We thought we were in the wrong restaurant. Better Italian restaurants at equal prices in NYC.

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202 out of 403 people found this review helpful.

Caffe Linda is aight!

By brandao on 2/10/2005

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 8
  • Service: 7
  • Décor: 8
  • Yes, I would go back!

I just came back from the Caffe with some coworkers. The consensus opinion of this place was slightly above average. Half of the group had salad while the other half had pasta dishes. If you are looking to be fully satisfied by your meal go with a pasta dish. I had primavera which was prepared very nicely, and I had a generous portion. Probably not the best idea to order a salad from an Italian restaurant anyway. If you are looking for a good salad, go to saladworks. The ingredients seem fresh with minimal processing ingredients. Nice touch with the gum at the end of your meal and the bruschetta. As far as value goes, the prices were a bit steep in my opinion. Keep in mind though, our group of workers is notorious for being a stingy bunch (myself included). Prices not terrible considering the section of manhattan. As the young kids say nowadays, Caffe Linda was da bomb, and I would definitely go back. Fah Shizzle! Peace Out everyone, I'm Swayzee! jb

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