Tarallucci E Vino Union Square
“Quiet environment, nestled close enough to Union Square, so naturally perfect for a pre-dinner DSW/Nordstrom rack run.”
“The sandwich was really good and while I didn't get to try the ricotta I agree the mozzarella complimented the eggplant perfectly.”
“I highly recommend the tiramisu gelatto.”
Tarallucci E Vino Union Square
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Picked up chicken panini through MealPass. Really weak sandwich that already fell apart before I opened the box. Focaccia at the bottom became limp in olive oil. Chicken was dry as cardboard and they really skimped on the amount of arugula. Green salad was really just mecslun straight out of a box, with some sandy bites here and there.
I ordered well and also had a taste of the other dishes others ordered at my table.
My duck which was medium rare was served on lentils. I highly recommend it! It's all breast.
The octopus was very good too.
The pasta with black truffles was weak in taste.
I like the restaurant. Good ambience, food and service. My dick was well priced. Everyone's charging a lot for dish with truffles. At least they don't charge as high as others.
I had originally wanted to come to Tarallucci for restaurant week, but changed plans last minute. When I was around the neighborhood and looking for brunch, I thought why not. It was between this place or Rosa Mexicana. The inside looks nice and spacious. It has exposed bricks and has a rustic feel. The waitress working there, I think her name is Soniya, is courteous but has a hint of annoyance in her voice. I don't think she meant to sound annoyed, but that's just how she is, so I let it go. After looking through the menu, I ordered the gnocchetti and my mom ordered the prosciutto and mozzarella panini. While waiting for the meal, a basket of rosemary and olive bread came with a little dish of dipping olive oil. I'm not big on olive bread and the rosemary bread was way too oily. A little while later, the meals came. My gnocchetti had black trumpet mushrooms, asparagus, guanciale, and sprinkled with parmigiano. It was hearty and a good portion. I loved the guanciale in it but I wish I had more asparagus. It's such a heavy dish that it really needed more vegetable to brighten it up. The prosciutto and mozzarella panini has a choice of either 7 grain bread or ciabatta. Decided to get it on 7 grain bread for my mom since she likes her grains. If it wasn't for the prosciutto, there would be absolutely no taste to the panini. I think they either need to get better quality cheese or flavor their food a bit more. I wasn't blown away with the food, but I'd give them place another chance.
Stepped into this awesome Italian restaurant for what I thought would be a quiet and peaceful evening but it was quite packed and super noisy. (Not a dealbreaker)
The vibe and ambiance when you walk in is great and service was top notch, although our waiter didn't stop touching my friend. Like literally every time he passed him he'd caress his back. Totally creepy but we made light of it.
Let's go to the food. Also, pictures below. Wow! Total wow factor. Everything we ordered was out of this world. Especially the tartar. I recommend that as a light starter. It is super tasty and fresh.
I wasn't a huge fan of the pasta but that's just my preference in taste. The snapper was to die for! One of the best snappers I'v ever tasted. Well prepared and perfect in taste. The same goes for the meat.
Dessert was adorable. Ha, I know it's an interesting word to use. But I saw the people next to me getting it even though they were taking it off the restaurant week menu the server was nice enough to offer it to us too.
It was ice cream with hot espresso poured over it. Absolute deliciousness.
I'd love to come back and try the lunch menu.
Was in need of something sweet so stopped in after walking pass many times and I'm so glad I did! The place inside is so pretty & hostess was super friendly. We sat at the window facing counter (perfect for people watching) and ordered the pannacotta which was delicious and a latte to go. great place to meet for a glass of wine with your hapressed girlfriend… you know the one that's secretly depressed but always says she's fine!
Evening started out as 4-5 stars. We had trouble navigating the massive wine menu but our server sold us on a rose they had on special, and it was the perfect spring wine to accompany our vegetable-forward meal. My friend went with the agnolotti stuffed with ricotta and accompanied by guanciale and ramp pesto. I had an appetizer, burrata ricotta surrounded by mixed vegetables and pesto, and a side of steamed ramps. Everything was excellent and just what we wanted. So why the 2 stars (which I'm tempted to make 1)? Our server seemed far more interested in chatting with his friend in the corner then helping us out. It took something like 30 minutes to order after he bought us our wine. The food came out quickly but then when he cleared the plates, he dropped off dessert menus (instead of asking us if we wanted to see them) and peaced out to the corner to chat with his colleague for what seemed like eternity. He didn't even follow up to see if we wanted dessert; we were only able to get our check because I basically hunted him down and asked for it. I want to say I'd give Tarralucci another change, particularly on a nice day when I could eat outside, but this meal left a bad taste in my mouth, in spite of the tasty dinner.
Had a really nice lunch here with my hubby! The ambiance is really cute here! We had a very funny waiter which was pretty attentive.
The bread, focaccia and olive oil that was brought out was very good.
Started out with the meatballs as an appetizer which we shared. They were pretty good mini meatballs and came with crispy bread on the side which was much appreciated to soak up the sauce.
I had the duck pasta which was very tasty but was put off that it was two large pastas (manicottis I guess?) stuffed and covered w duck ragu versus just regular pasta.
My husband had the pork ragu pasta which he loved.
We didn't have time to grab their coffee but I wouldn't be surprised if it was worthwhile as they have a very authentic Italian coffee bar at the front of the restaurant.
Will be back!
Came for lunch on a workday, had the Cotto panini: herb-cooked ham, provolone, black truffle aioli. Incredibly delicious and really hit the spot. Could have used a bit more meat/cheese for $12 – but just a thought, not a complaint. Very nice and quiet atmosphere (at least for lunch). Relaxing spot to get away from the Union Square bustle.
Will definitely come back to try dinner sometime.