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Mediterraneo
1260 Second Ave., New York, NY, 10021
at 66th St.
212-734-7407
| 7.0 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
What to believe?
elpiero1 from 10100 | Posted on 11/5/09
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It was one year that I did not go and after having read the latest review, I did not want to go but I have to thanks a friend that has insisted... Food is outstanding, fast service, good recommendations made by the waiter and... now I understand why are more than years that this restaurant is crowded. by the way the waiters have changed and are more nice. Everything was delicious from the focaccia to the "milanese's" lamb ribs.... I was not disappointed with anything and now I'm thinking who wrotes the reviews... old waiters fired & competitors or real customers?
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Disappointing
jbvitale from 10005 | Posted on 8/17/09
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Thoroughly disappointed. First, the service was just awful. The waiter brought us the menu and within the first 5 minutes asked us 3 times if we were ready to order. What was the rush...the place was only 2/3 full on a Saturday night. We placed our order (pasta and fish) and within 5 minutes a busboy brings out our meal. Was this McDonalds....is the food preheated? I would swear they pulled it off a buffet! Wasn't even hot and to top it off, it was mediocre at best. So we're talking and still nibbling on our dinner and 3 times the waiter and busboy come by to ask if they can clear the table. I finally lost my patience and kindly asked that they not return to the table until I ask for the check. Last visit!
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Once fabulous, now just average...
eastsidegirl from 10065 | Posted on 7/16/09
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As devotees of this once-fabulous Italian bistro, we have been dining here since it opened about 10 years ago. Under the guidance of Aldo, the manager who left in 2007, it was managed well and had a kitchen staff who turned out sublime food that always made our mouths sing. Somehow, in the last couple of years, the quality of the dishes has sunk. The kitchen has lost its finesse. The pastas (especially the squid ink, the crabmeat, and the vongole) used to have a lighter hand and delicate flavor. Most of them are now over-sauced and gloppy. The Pizza Mediterraneo (with shrimp) was once a work of art...even that has fallen a few notches. The outdoor setting is still delightful on a summer day or evening, but the quality no longer matches the price.
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Mediocreanneo
chunkybeefstyle from 10065 | Posted on 12/7/08
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Not sure I agree with such high reviews. On the positive side, went on a Saturday night with a 10-person group with a reservation, and getting seated was not an issue. Service was okay but should have been more attentive. My risotto was partially undercooked, which is hard to accept with a simple dish. Appetizers were tasty but not necessarily inspiring. Given the acceptable but not impressive quality of the food and at the prices charged, it's hard to endorse this as much of a value. There are restaurants serving the same or better quality food at better prices in the neighborhood.
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Upper East Side Gem
hilolib from 06759 | Posted on 12/16/06
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I could not have been happier with my first visit to Meditteraneo for a mid-afternoon lunch. The polpettine di verdure con caprino and the grilled calamari were a perfect beginning to a delightful meal. Pappardelle all' anatra, a sultry duck ragout with a rainbow of flavors and fusilli alle verdure were chosen as the main dishes which were as well prepared as the starters. The service was faultless, the ambiance perfect for a relaxing meal.
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Fabulous Italian Fare - Nice for Brunch
truly_sweet | Posted on 2/7/03
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Be prepared to wait - as no reservations are taken, but expect a GREAT meal - especially the home-made ravioli and pasta dishes. YUM!
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