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Macelleria
48 Gansevoort St., New York, NY, 10014
nr. Greenwich St.
212-741-2555
| 5.5 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Worst Brunch of My Life
Pierre_F from 10126 | Posted on 3/28/09
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Incredibly bad - I was looking around for "Hell's Kitchen Nightmares" hidden cameras! The place LOOKS nice but EVERY step of the dining process was COMPLETELY BOTCHED. We had to request a menu. Then we had to flag a waiter to place our order. Our drinks were never brought until we requested them, 30 minutes after entry. Our water was filled once, and never again. The food was a mess. The orders were filled wrong - the burger was missing prosciutto, and bacon, and was served on a 1-inch diner roll, not a full size bun, and burnt to acrisp, when requested as medium. How hard is it to make a burger. This is NY, not Cincinnati. A woman sent her food back because it was cold. People were walking in and then walking out after 15 minutes of not being served. I can't believe they can afford the meat-packing district. A great laugh for posterity, a terrible meal for a beautiful Saturday. NEVER EVER EAT HERE.
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Nice, I guess....
dawnd1 from 11566 | Posted on 5/11/08
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Saturday evening dinner w/ family. Great place for street watching all the way up the block, lots of activity outside. Nice atmosphere,but as the evening went on, the overcrowding became obtrusive. We never saw our waiter, someone else dropped off our food, which was delicious,by the way .No one came to see if we needed anything, like wine w/ dinner, cheese for the pasta, etc. Overall, though food was great. Pappardelle w/ wild boar ragu was deliciousbut cold by the time I got cheese. Trout serving was huge and delicious, as was chicken parmigiana.
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not as good as expected
isax from 10023 | Posted on 5/5/08
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I went there for dinner (meat ok but nothing really remarkable, poor service...) then I went for brunch, nice to be outside, but food was terrible...!!! I think you can find much nicer places in the area
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That old chesnut
requirefinedining from 10014 | Posted on 2/12/08
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Great meal (porterhouse steak). Great vibe. Table of 4. Sadly they abused the privilege with that old chesnut: include an exorbitant tip in the meal total that gets processed with the bill and then leave the "tip" line free in the hope that customers don't realize that tip is already paid and tip again. Have some respect.
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The Jewel of the Meat-Packing District
Nadellkc from 10280 | Posted on 11/16/07
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Whether it be personal or professional, Macelleria is by far and away the best dining experience of the Meat-Packing District. Its intimacy and atmosphere is matched only by its delicious menu and exquisite wine list. The Porterhouse for Two is a must but if you are looking for a change, the seafood is exceptional. What should not be overlooked is the fact that the management at Macelleria bends over backwards to serve its customers. Several times they have made accommodations on short notice to take care of client-dinners and personal engagements. It is because of all of the above reasons that I have come back to Macelleria time and time again with friends and business associates and will continue to do so.
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Good food- terrible service
lim from 10014 | Posted on 11/4/07
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The food is delicious but the service is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Examples: - We had to request menus over three times - Were brought the check before being offered dessert (the restaurant was still full), - Had to continually request that our glasses of water be refilled, -when asking descriptions on particular dishes the waiter acted as if he were doing a great sacrifice to explain. - Had to figure out how to get our coats out of the coat check on our own as no one was available to help. In the end, hard to enjoy the good food with such terrible service.
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Great restaurant
Babs3 from 10021 | Posted on 6/21/07
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I agree! If you try the other restaurants in the area, you will find that Macelleria serves up the best fare, at a pretty good price. (Sure the steaks are pricey, but you pay for quality. The meat is like butter!) It's one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It's as charming as restaurants in Rome and Florence, except on a larger scale with a lively atmosphere. Try the pasta with oxtail ragu and the lamb shank over risotto. Absolutely delicious.
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I love this place
foodie9 from 10021 | Posted on 4/1/07
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This restaurant serves the best food in the Meatpacking District. And while it is not a scene like the other restaurants in the area, I always seem to see celebrities sitting amidst the crowds of people. (Kirsten Dunst was dining with a friend last time I was there.) I first went there for my cousin's rehearsal dinner. The party was in the wine cellar and it was so charming. And even though we were quite a large group the food was delicious! Since then, Macelleria has become one of my favorite haunts. The food is consistently good and I'm always comfortable. Whether I'm eating at the bar by myself, or sitting with some friends I always have a great meal and a fun time.
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Disappointment
elle71 | Posted on 12/7/04
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In short, it was a disappointment. We waited an hour and fifteen minutes past our reservation time without a peep from the hostess or manager. When we inquired about it the manager/owner was belligerent. When we were finally seated the food and service was plain bad. Waiters with an attitude and food that was either over or undercooked. Overall, a terrible experience and I would not recommend it to others.
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Placate everyone's palate
battousai from 07632 | Posted on 11/29/04
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It may bill itself as a steakhouse but it's much more than that as its menu is sure to satisfy everyone. They even serve duck Italian style so go with a group and come late in the evening as this place doesn't get hopping until 8PM!
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