Gente

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153 E 45th St (at Between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10017

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(212) 557-5555
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My friend and I have been going here for lunch and/or dinner for many years now. Atmosphere, service, food and staff are fantastic! We are now friends with the staff which makes ...

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ive been here a few times for lunch and the food isnt great. they used to have grilled panini for under $9 at lunch which was great considering that its a sitdown restaurant with...

Reeks of Awesomness 6/23/2005

Was at Gente a little while back. Have only kind words to say about the place. It was a calm place with some of the great desserts around. Try the orange sorbet. Take friends there. It's a terrific place for groups to talk and eat a tasty meal. more
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Reeks of Awesomness 6/23/2005

Was at Gente a little while back. Have only kind words to say about the place. It was a calm place with some of the great desserts around. Try the orange sorbet. Take friends there. It's a terrific place for groups to talk and eat a tasty meal. more
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Great food & nice ambience 6/22/2005

A group of freinds and I went to Gente and really enjoyed it. The service was good, the food was excellent, and the ambience was very nice. Its well suited for a romantic date, I think, but was also good fun with a group of friends. I highly recommend it if you like authentic Italian cuisine! Pros: Great food, Lovely ambience, Reasonable prices more
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Enjoyable Italian Feast 6/22/2005

I was pleasantly surprised to find such authentic Italian fare outside of Little Italy. As a vegetarian, there were many different options to choose from although I would personally recommend the eggplant parm. Great place for a date or with a group of friends! Pros: Ambience, Food, Service more
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Great food & nice ambience 6/22/2005

A group of freinds and I went to Gente and really enjoyed it. The service was good, the food was excellent, and the ambience was very nice. Its well suited for a romantic date, I think, but was also good fun with a group of friends. I highly recommend it if you like authentic Italian cuisine! Pros: Great food, Lovely ambience, Reasonable prices more
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Enjoyable Italian Feast 6/22/2005

I was pleasantly surprised to find such authentic Italian fare outside of Little Italy. As a vegetarian, there were many different options to choose from although I would personally recommend the eggplant parm. Great place for a date or with a group of friends! Pros: Ambience, Food, Service more
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Very blah. 6/3/2005

Went to Gente for dinner not too long ago. The decor was nice and comfortable. However, the food was decent but not worth talking about. My main problem with this place was the unprofessional service - a table of young women got the attention of the entire waitstaff while the rest of the restaurant was very painfully ignored. more
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Very blah. 6/3/2005

Went to Gente for dinner not too long ago. The decor was nice and comfortable. However, the food was decent but not worth talking about. My main problem with this place was the unprofessional service - a table of young women got the attention of the entire waitstaff while the rest of the restaurant was very painfully ignored. more
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Highly Recommended 2/23/2005

GENTE Ristorante Italiano is an incredible Discover. 11 Wines by the glass a varied Assortment of beers and fabulous cocktails (like green apple martinis). The food is very authentic (I have been to Italy many times with my family.) one o our group was born in Italy and he said the lasagna was almost as good as his mothers ROSA Pros: Romantic more
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Highly Recommended 2/23/2005

GENTE Ristorante Italiano is an incredible Discover. 11 Wines by the glass a varied Assortment of beers and fabulous cocktails (like green apple martinis). The food is very authentic (I have been to Italy many times with my family.) one o our group was born in Italy and he said the lasagna was almost as good as his mothers ROSA Pros: Romantic more
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Great Italian 2/7/2005

I recommend Gente to anyone looking for great pasta without breaking the bank. The staff is friendly and accomodating, and the desserts are very impressive. All in all, a great Italian experience. Pros: pasta, service, desserts more
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Great Italian 2/7/2005

I recommend Gente to anyone looking for great pasta without breaking the bank. The staff is friendly and accomodating, and the desserts are very impressive. All in all, a great Italian experience. Pros: pasta, service, desserts more
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Perfect holiday party! 12/15/2004

Gente was the PERFECT place for our holiday office party. Jay (owner) is so easy to work with, completely flexible, and along with his staff can accomodate any of your needs. The intimate space is perfect for a private party because it enables you to have the whole restaurant to yourself. The food is great and the prices so reasonable...I can't imagine a better choice for a party! Pros: Great service, Great party space, Great food more
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Perfect holiday party! 12/15/2004

Gente was the PERFECT place for our holiday office party. Jay (owner) is so easy to work with, completely flexible, and along with his staff can accomodate any of your needs. The intimate space is perfect for a private party because it enables you to have the whole restaurant to yourself. The food is great and the prices so reasonable...I can't imagine a better choice for a party! Pros: Great service, Great party space, Great food more
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An Amazing Evening 12/8/2004

My friends and I take our moms out to dinner ever year for Christmas. This year we picked a Gente out of city search and just hoped for the best. It turned out to be our best outing ever. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were cheap! The restaurant is cozy and great for group dinning! I absolutely love this restaurant and will come back again and again!!!! Pros: Inexpensive, Great Service , Wonderful Food more
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An Amazing Evening 12/8/2004

My friends and I take our moms out to dinner ever year for Christmas. This year we picked a Gente out of city search and just hoped for the best. It turned out to be our best outing ever. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were cheap! The restaurant is cozy and great for group dinning! I absolutely love this restaurant and will come back again and again!!!! Pros: Inexpensive, Great Service , Wonderful Food more
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One of the Best Values in NY! 5/31/2004

Gente is a rare find among NY restaurants. My wife and I had dinner there last week with two friends, simply because it was convenient to one of our workplaces. What a surprise! The food was among the best Italian any of us had ever had, with many unusual dishes. Be sure to try the Lugurian pasta and DO NOT MISS the Carciofi Judea, the absolute best version of this dish we have ever had. The prices were remarkably moderate, especially considering the quality of the food. Jay, the owner, is a born host and proudly recommended various dishes to us. Pros: Great food, Great service, Moderate price Cons: , None more
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One of the Best Values in NY! 5/31/2004

Gente is a rare find among NY restaurants. My wife and I had dinner there last week with two friends, simply because it was convenient to one of our workplaces. What a surprise! The food was among the best Italian any of us had ever had, with many unusual dishes. Be sure to try the Lugurian pasta and DO NOT MISS the Carciofi Judea, the absolute best version of this dish we have ever had. The prices were remarkably moderate, especially considering the quality of the food. Jay, the owner, is a born host and proudly recommended various dishes to us. Pros: Great food, Great service, Moderate price Cons: , None more
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Great stop for dinner 11/21/2003

My husband and I were in New York for the weekend and we found this restaurant on citysearch. Being from Italy, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was very authentic. The appetizers were so good that we had 3 different ones followed by some nice home made pasta. The biscotti with the coffee were superb and the service was very good well. Pros: food, service, atmosphere more
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Great stop for dinner 11/21/2003

My husband and I were in New York for the weekend and we found this restaurant on citysearch. Being from Italy, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was very authentic. The appetizers were so good that we had 3 different ones followed by some nice home made pasta. The biscotti with the coffee were superb and the service was very good well. Pros: food, service, atmosphere more
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People, Pasta, Pleasure - Serving Midtown Area and New York City Metro.

Owner Message

  • Midtown's Gente Ristorante Italiano offers a touch of Milan in New York City on 45th street. We serve authentic Italian food for the New York City Metro; we?re near Grand Central. Our soups are freshly made daily using all vegetarian ingredients. Gente Ristorante Italiano serves panini, pasta, pizza, and Salads that are all natural. Our gelato, sorbetto, and dolce are flown in from Milan. We have an array of specials everyday. Second courses, such as chicken and tuna, are available for dinner & delivery. Take-out and food delivery are available as well. Our unique space is perfect for private parties, corporate catering, client presentations or product introductions. We also have a fully licensed bar with a wide selection of alcohol from Grey Goose to Jack Daniels.

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  • The Scene
    Under black-and-white blow-ups of film stars like Marilyn Monroe and David Niven, young professionals settle into this film noir-ish spot--more during lunch time than dinner,...

  • 3/26/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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