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Il Violino, New York, NY

Il Violino

4.5
4.5
1993 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation.
The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu.
In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 873-2500
  • Website
    http://www.ilviolinony.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    West 68th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,993 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Violino, a charming Upper West Side gem near Lincoln Center, consistently delights with "delicious food" and "attentive service." Perfect for pre-theater dining, it offers a cozy atmosphere and "great Italian food." Enjoy generous portions, a varied menu, and "excellent" experiences time and again. Highly recommended for its warm hospitality.

1,993 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Restaurant was quiet and comfortable. Service very attentive. Chicken Francesca was perfect.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the lasagna. All pastas are home made and it just melted in my mouth.

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  3. John David VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, and nice atmosphere. Quiet at first, but when it fills up, can be fairly loud. But that's New York! We always go here when attending a performance at Lincoln Center.

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  4. Cathy VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, attentive wait staff, very enjoyable meal.

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  5. BurtL VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for pre concert at Lincoln Center. Food is not spectacular but good.

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  6. Raju VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A neighborhood gem not too far from Lincoln Center. Well worth it.

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  7. STEVEN VIP

    New York City83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and Italian wines by the glass. Old New York feel. Great neighborhood place

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  8. barry VIP

    Washington DC68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. We will visit again next time we are in NY

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  9. Leslie

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here before and we always enjoy it. The food is excellent as is the service. It is convenient to Lincoln Center. We will definitely go back.

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  10. Bill

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our only complaint was sitting in a window seat on a sunny, but very cold day, was like sitting in a sauna. We, and those around us, kept pealing off sweaters, vests, etc and it was still unbearable. Which is unfortunate because it totally distracted the food and service, which was excellent. I couldn’t wait for lunch to be over, just to get into the frigid outside.

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FAQs

Il Violino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2500.

Il Violino is rated 4.5 stars by 1993 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Il Violino

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West 68th Street
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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