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Matilda

647 E. 11th St., New York, NY, 10009
at Ave. C
212-777-3355

8.3 "Recommended"
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77% Would you go back?
77% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
77% Would you go on business?
77% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.2
Service: 8.4
Décor: 8.8
Value: 8.3
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DELICIOSO!

peaches206 from 10128 | Posted on 12/13/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

A friend and I dined at Matilda last night after a recommendation from another friend. We were unsure about the long walk out to Ave C, but wow, was it worth it. To start, the decor is as cute as can be and the service is very attentive. We started with the guacamole (that came with chips & ciabatta) and it was soooo good. We also had a pitcher of sangria, which I really think is the best sangria Ive ever had- perfectly blended flavors. For the entree I had the spaghetti with prosciutto & calamari- tossed in a cream sauce that had a bite to it- it was a good size portion and I didnt leave anything in bowl- one of my top 5 pastas Ive had in the city...and thats Babbo, etc included. I will absolutely be back- next time hopefully with enough room for dessert.

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Amazing Hidden Gem!

whateverchick from 10013 | Posted on 10/25/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I went here for my birthday with my skeptical family. We were blown away! I never even conceived of the idea of Tusc-Mex, but from the home baked bread with jalapeno olive oil all the way to the lime cilantro sorbetto, everything was perfect and imaginative. The menu is an authentic blend of two very distinct cuisines, done with love and care by people who really know what they are doing. The decor is fabulous, the service is wonderful (the owner herself even came over to chat with us and recommend some food and wines). This restaurant deserves to be packed every night.

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great idea, Tuscan-Mexican!

Obryan from 10012 | Posted on 9/25/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I love Matilda! The food, the drinks (Prosejitos, wow!), the Sangria (the best i've had in a long time), the service (nice, fun, yet professional), the owners and the music. The decor is so unique, modern but with rustic touches, gorgeous colors and cute little details. My favorite dishes on the menu: Taco alla Fiorentina, lamb shank (juicy and spicy!), their quesadillas are out of this world and the homemade seafood sausages. I tried also Brunch : unbeatable price for what you get and the freshness of the dishes. Check out the happy hour too!

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great place to drink, eat and hang out

Stefano from 10009 | Posted on 9/25/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 10

When i went, the place was really crowded, still the food was amazing, the house signature drinks, kind of Mojitos made with Prosecco were out of this world and the sangria that i tasted from somebody else was delicious. The owners and the rest of the staff were so nice and fun! The music was also well chosen. I had one of the best restaurant experience ever! I have been there for Brunch and they have a great deal on a very interesting menu. Check out their happy hour too!

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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.

Interesting and delicious

grigagyal from 06511 | Posted on 8/11/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 8

I recently went to Matilda with a group of 5 friends. The chef offered to create a unique "tasting" for us and brought course after course of amazing food based on our preferences. I loved the nopalos and fish sausages. The chocolate jalapeno gelato at the end put us over the top. Everyone loved the inventive food and the great atmosphere. Matilda is now my favorite restaurant in New York for a special night out.

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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.

Scam Artists with Awful Customer Service

jsevin from 10016 | Posted on 8/10/08

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 2
Décor: 4
Value: 1

Matilda tried to serve half portions at full price, which is a pretty good scam at a cash-only restaurant. After decent appetizers, two of us asked the waitress how many scallops came in an order (she said 5) and if it was hearty (she said yes.) Our dinner arrived: my plate had 1 3/4 scallops, cut in half lengthwise to look like 3 1/2, and my friend's order had 2, cut to look like 4, over a skimpy salad at $23 per entree. The manager said there was a miscommunication with the kitchen & they had run out of scallops, which is why they cut them in half. They begrudgingly agreed to charge us for only one entree & bring the additional scallops, even though they claimed to be out. Though these were not cut in half & much bigger than what were on our plates, they were raw in the middle. Again, we had to ask for this to be taken off of our bill & neither the waitress nor the manager apologized. They instead seemed annoyed that we caught on to their scam & simply rolled their eyes. Needless to say, I will not be returning.

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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Okay...

thewoojin from 10003 | Posted on 4/10/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I accidentally went to this restaurant after I learned that I had to wait one hour for Kasadela, a restaurant right next door and I was seriously disappointed with the food. I had nachos and fried appetizers and both were extremely ordinary. The lamb shank was wayy too salty and the music in the restaurant was so loud that I coudln't even hear my friends right next to me. Very disappointing...

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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Sweet and Spicy!

Dagats from 10009 | Posted on 2/23/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 9

From mango papaya pico de gallo to chocolate jalapeño gelato, this unique east village restaurant has the perfect eclectic blend of inventive Latin/Italian cuisine. The dishes come fresh from the kitchen's brick oven and a wide variety of specialty drinks await you at the bar. Matilda's decor and atmosphere set the tone for a perfect fun and fashionable night in Alphabet City. Each visit, the food and service have been exceptional. I cannot wait to go back and try another dish!

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7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

I'm in love with MAtilda

melissak627 from 11105 | Posted on 2/8/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 9

My boyfriend and a few friends went to Matilda on recommendation from a fairly well known chef and it was fantastic. A small yet very alive space with bright lights that aren't intrusive and a very welcoming decor. Our waiter was very helpful and suggested wines to go with this eclectic mix of food. We had the guacamole appitizer which was amazing and huge. I had a gnocci with pears dish that was delicious and very nice sized portion and when I couldn't finish one of the owners came to the table to make sure everything was ok because I wasn't eating which was AWESOME. The fusion is a perfect match. The only thing is that it's cash only but not expensive at all I think for 4 people with wine and app's it was $125 total

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12 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

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