Pomodoro Rosso
“Came here for Sunday brunch after hearing amazing things about this place from a friend, and was not disappointed.”
“I say Pomodoro is the spot you should go to if you're looking to fall in love with the UWS.”
“The penne con salciccia is a great option for dry pasta (personal neighborhood favorite), as is the lobster raviloi as a fresh pasta.”
Pomodoro Rosso
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Cute neighborhood spot, but sadly the food is sub par. I'm being generous with the three stars. After dining here twice, I've come to the conclusion that I can make better pasta at home. It pains me to give this family-friendly and probably family-owned restaurant only three stars, but after having tasted four dishes (all of them a miss), I have no choice. Here's a list of what I've ordered and tasted: the spaghetti with meatballs…meatballs were ok, but no flavor to the pasta or sauce; the chicken parm…again kind of bland and not really a big piece of chicken; the pomodoro flatbread with pesto and eggplant…the pesto made the whole pizza soggy and the crust couldn't hold up; the Gemelli Al Giardino (pasta twists)…not too bad, creamy but the sauce felt too heavy. The tiramisu was good.
On the plus side, portions are generous, wine is decent and there's great outdoor seating. You'll always be greeted warmly and welcomed by the gentleman up front and you'll likely get good service, like I did.
Looks plain and kitschy. Tastes like an Italian grandmother's kitchen. The lobster ravioli was delish and the stuffed artichoke appetizer was mind-numbingly tasty. So glad I shared it with my husband! I had no idea it would be so huge!
A nice, non-fancy, non-fussy Italian option.
Food/Service: This food is amazing! Every dish that I have had here was delicious, and I've had many. The waiters are attentive, personable and very good at suggesting great pairings of wines to compliment whatever you order. It is also a great place to try new wines. Dessert menu is not vast, but everything they offer is cooked well. This is the kind of place I can go and rest assured because the food will be well prepared, served fresh hot and it's going to be great!
Atmosphere: Very romantic setting, all the tables have candles and the place is dimly lit, so you may not want to attempt a business lunch here. Cool, casual New York vibe, and fair number of celebrity sighting here. You can pop in during the colder weather for a rich cappuccino and a biscotti, as its always so cozy and inviting inside. Also they have great specials for the lunch crowd and fun outdoor seating for people watching in the warm weather.
Cost: About average for the area.
Nothing great. Reasonable prices and nice atmosphere but the food was heavy, in flavorful, and I didn't feel good after. Service was great and the bread they bring out us good, but that's about it.
Super delicious food, cute restaurant (albeit a little packed), underwhelming service. I got a shrimp dish that was fantastic, and I highly recommend. Servers were decently attentive all through the meal, and then totally ignored us for about half an hour after they cleared our plates. So obviously that was annoying. But I like to think that maybe that was an anomaly? Bill came out to over $100 for two people after dessert, but I feel like it's a semi-upscale place near Lincoln Center, so that's unsurprising. I wouldn't rush back here, but it's not a bad option if you're looking for a pre-show meal.
Pomodoro is on my short list of places to go whenever I'm in New York. They start you off right with a basket of the most delicious bread that I have to remind myself not to fill up on. I've only really done their pastas, but I've never been disappointed. It's al dente, the sauces are flavorful but not overwhelming, and the meat/seafood/vegetable add-ins are perfectly done. My favorite is the Fusilli Lunghi Arrabbiata. And their creme brulee with berries is to die for. I'm pretty picky with my creme brulees, but this is perfectly crystalized on the top and creamy underneath, with a delicious vanilla, raspberry, and caramel combination.
I went here to celebrate my last day at work. The place was a bit crowded but it was worth the wait especially for the dessert. We ordered the Mozzarella Pomodoro Basilico with Prosciutto di parma. My friend didn't think the prosciutto was very good. We ordered the Ravioli Alla Aragosta and the Penne Con Salciccia. My friend and I both enjoyed our dishes. The food is a bit expensive but they do give a generous portions. The molten lava cake was also very delicious. Our server was very attentive and nice.
I had lunch here and sat outside. When you arrive they bring you bread and butter which is a nice start. The food was very delicious and the pasta with seafood actually had a decent amount of seafood in it and not just one shrimp. It took them a while to bring the food which is not a problem unless you only have a short to medium long break.
I haven't been inside but it's a place I would go again. I wish I could give 3.5 starts because it's better than 3 but not a 4.