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Luna Piena Ristorante Italiano

243 E. 53rd St., New York, NY, 10022
nr. Third Ave.
212-308-8882

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6
Food: 6
Service: 7
Décor: 6
"Mixed Reviews"

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By foodie2B on 2/19/2011

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

Sadly, I write that Luna-Piena is to be missed. I reside in the area and thought I would try it. I love Italian cuisine and usually dine at La Masseria, but it is on the far West Side. Thus, I visited Luna-Piena in person to select a table and to get a sense of the noise level. Unfortunately, I reserved a table with a distracted young women working the bar. Upon arrival that evening, our reservation was not listed, obviously the table I requested occupied, and the noise level deafening. The food was ordinary, the service rushed and chaotic. Will not return.

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Luna Piena March25, 2009

By harriet1 on 4/15/2009

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

The food tasted freshly prepared and presented with NYC sophistication: pasta fasole, tortellini in broth, lasagna and salmon plus the tiramisu stood up straight and didn't taste like the refrigerator. Look for the $20 special menu if seated before 6 pm. If you're late, don't despair, the food and wine prices are moderate. This restaurant appears peopled with neighborhood types either dining or yacking it up at the small front bar. The service was excellent--attentive and friendly but not overly. Get there before the chef and /or waiters leave.

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