Gnocco

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337 E 10th St (at Between Avenue A and Avenue B)
New York, NY 10009

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(212) 677-1913
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Best

Had a party for 8 people in the garden there last night. Picked that place by walking by and checking it out. Loved the garden, so invited my friends there for a celebratory dinne...

Worst

This review is somewhat delayed-- I was at Gnocco about three weeks ago when it was warmer in the city. I was there with two friends around 9pm. The restaurant was relatively full...

Trifecta - Bad Service, Bad Food, Bad Ambience 4/24/2006

Wow! This was the worst dining experience I have had in NYC in 9 years of living here. It took us 3 hours to eat. People who showed up an hour after us were being served meals while we sat in the freezing cold backyard. When we complained, the wait staff was rude and unapologetic. When the food did arrive we were very dissappointed. My meal tasted like someone had poured an entire salt shaker on it. The calzone nutella dessert was even bad. The crepe it was served in tasted like rubber. F-. Terrible. Pros: Nothing Cons: Everything more
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extremely disappointing 4/22/2006

On average, I eat out four or five times a week in this fabulous city I simply adore and have never once felt the need to write a bad review of a restaurant. Gnoccho, is the exception. My friend and I waited over an hour for a salad, she was served the incorrect salad, our server was nonplussed. 45 minutes later our less-than-stellar pizza and their even less-than-stellar gnoccho was dropped at the table; no explanation or apology or attempt to acknowledge the ridiculous wait. Our water glasses were never filled, we were never asked if we needed anything else, and all in all Gnoccho delivered mediocre food served with major attitude. I calmly told the server I would never return to which he shrugged his shoulders and walked away. Not exactly the Sunday dining experience my friend and I had had hoped for--or should pay for. more
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Great Place 3/7/2006

I went there for dinner last Saturday with friends and loved it. We did not have reservation but the hostess was very helpfull and sat us down in less than 10 minutes. We were sitting in the front room with a mural on the wall. The food was amazing just like the wine. Service was great and attentive. The place seems very popular as it was packed with people. The pizza is one of the best in NY and I highly recommend it. Overall place is awseome with great food and service. more
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Waiter with a towel 3/3/2006

Had dinner with my sister and her friends who were in town for the weekend. They sat us in the cold area by the windows. Service and food was the worst I ever had in NYC. For six people, he brought us 4 pieces of bread and one plate of oil. We had to ask for everything from plates to more water. My friend asked for a steak medium well, and it came rare. It was then reheated and tasted terrible. I actually received something that I did not order then the waiter claimed it was what I ordered. I'm sorry though I've never been to Italy, I know what Gnocci looks like... and it doesn't look like pasta with white cream sauce. This place will not survive long. The waiter with a dirty towel on his right shoulder might have to find another profession. Pros: location Cons: Service, Food more
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Recommended by Local's, a thankful score! 11/22/2005

As tourists roaming the east village on a slow weeknight, a coulple of locals recommended Gnocco's. I can understand some of the bad reviews. We were the only ones in the place. The cheese plate was overpriced, it had more pears than cheese. The main course was awesome though. It had a real homemade feel with mom in the kitchen, without professional experienced servers. This could all equal a bad experience if it was busy. Otherwise it was perfect for these tired Los Angeles tourists. Pros: food, wine, when empty Cons: services, prices, when busy more
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Delicious food and lovely ambiance 9/25/2005

A restaurant thats friendly and unpretentious, casual but nice enough to make dinner feel a little special. Great food and friendly, attentive service. We had a table for four in the lovely garden on a busy Friday night. Our guests were impressed with the food, as were we. The food was beautifully presented and tasting DELICIOUS. Great place - definitely recommend it. more
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HORRIBLE SERVICE, VERY NOISY AMBIANCE 9/18/2005

I recently dined here with 10 family members. We were squashed into a table in the back and the service was terrible! We specifically requested a high chair but when we got there they said they didn't have one. So I had to have my wiggly 2 yr old on my lap the whole ime! Two pizzas arrived about 10 minutes before the rest of our meals. Two entrees were WRONG and to correct it would have taken 20 minutes according to the waiter... so two people had to settle for something they did not want. Three desserts were not served at all. When brought to the wait staff's attention, two were served and the other NEVER arrived! The waiter disappeared after our meals were served. He lost out on what would have been a very generous tip. The service was bad enough that we'll never go back! more
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Gnocco, viva l'Italia 7/31/2005

Simply the best, original italian restaurant in the East Village....pizza is amazing in roman style, prepared by truly roman born chef...I go there often because I feel like at home, in one of those little pizzerie in Trastevere, the heart of Rome. Ragazzi di Gnocco siete grandi, thanks for existing. more
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Authentic food? just overpriced chip food 7/18/2005

I am Italian 100% and I have to tell you this place is really bad. after we seat the waiter asked for drinks and 3 of our choices of wine were not available. they had also finished mozzarella and the lasagna. so it took us 30 min to order. I was there with 4 friends and while 2 pizzas arrived proptely the rest took forever. Pizzas were really good just like in Italy but food suckd. 25$filet migno was old and toped with an awful balsamic souce the reginette were made with a souce of terrible gorgonzola. we were charger 9$ for a side of prosciutto that was the worst I have ever had and we send the calamari back because they were stinky. service was alright however not relaxed because always apologizing for kitched mistakes. more
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avoid weekends 7/13/2005

This place gets busy. Really long wait, sometimes over an hour as on our last visit and then service can be slow. more
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Pretty good experience 6/26/2005

I had to write a review (my 1st & I use this site extensively) after reading the previous reviews. Went here a few weeks ago with an Italian friend who brought me because the food reminds her of grandmother's. Without a reservation and it was crowded, we were seated in less than 15 minutes. Our server was attentive, and our food was everything that it was supposed to be. I have recommended this restaurant to several friends already and plan to go back myself. Yes, it was noisy, but we got there around 9 and by the time we left, it had quieted down. However, we never lacked for service. Pros: Great service, Prompt Friday Seating, Friendly Staff Cons: Crowded, Noisy more
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A great spot in the East Village!! 6/16/2005

I have to recommend this little restaurant on East 10th. The ambience inside makes it a perfect place for a first date.I arrived there at around 9:00pm on a thursday night with a couple of friends and we were promptly seated. We started ordering wine and, since we don't know much about it, we decided to let the waiter choose for us; we were pleased with his recommendation... The food was great as well (my favorite dishes: ravioli, antipasto di mare and especially tagliata). I'll definitely go back... Hopefully with a date! Pros: great ambience, food Cons: crowded more
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Lose the attitude! 4/20/2005

I recently dined here with 5 friends. While we had a nice table in the back, the service here was terrible! The food was okay, but I am sure it would have been better had it not been cold when we actually ate it. One friend's pizza arrived about 15 minutes before the rest of our meals (the remainder of our entrees did not even arrive at the same time), and our waiter half-heartedly apologized for the delay while rolling his eyes. And the place was not even busy! To top it off, we had to ask for our check four times, and the wait staff acted annoyed that we wanted to pay and leave (better than just leaving). While this place could be good if theyd lose the attitude and get the timing worked out, they angered me enough that I'll never go back! more
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BEST (REAL ITALIAN) PIZZA IN NEW YORK ! 3/8/2005

GREAT PIZZA! Even if I was there to eat some pasta, I had to try it, it smelled too good. If you go, try Tartufata . Attentive staff, with prompt service at all time. Don't miss the Gnocco with prosciutto!! more
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Super Food in a casual atmosphere 2/28/2005

Just had the best Eggplant Parm of my life! Unbelieveabley delicious! Hey, the serivice is easy going .. don't go if you are in a rush or are a high-maintainance person. But if you can chill and enjoy your time there, then this is the place for you! The Tartuforo (sp?) pizza is just to die for! Go, relax, enjoy ... Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service Cons: Service more
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dissapointing 2/25/2005

Very dissapointing, good service but terrible food, basic mistakes, unseasoned food, falvourless beef, warm wine glasses, unfresh fish. A Barola sauce which was terrible, I'm not sure how they made a suace taste so simple and one noted. Very dissapointed and all for 100 dollars for 2 people. Waited ages for our main courses. more
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Good Food but very inattentive service 2/17/2005

They brought-out one of our meals 20 minutes before the others arrived. We had to ask them to take it back to keep it warm. I had to ask for my drink twice and it never arrived. Even water was tough to get. In general, the food took too long to be served after ordering. The service was polite, but there was just not enough of it. This all being said, once the food arrived, it was very good. more
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Gnocco is Great! 10/30/2004

This place is great whether on a date or with a group. They don't rush you out, and the food is affordable and good. Try to get a seat in the garden if it is nice out. The gravina wine is a good option and their new pizza selections are fabulous. Gnocco is hands down my favorite restaurant in NYC! Pros: Good food, Inexpensive, Relaxed Environment more
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Gnocco is the place to be 6/1/2004

Being an Italian living in NY, I sincerely miss the friendly ""trattoria"" food that you find everywhere in Italy...the mid-price restaurant where to take friends and family! Well, gnocco is all that and more, fantastic affordable food, friendly staff, and a easy atmosphere! Pros: Great food, inexpensive, couzy more
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Stay Away 5/13/2004

I have lived E. Village for over 2years and eat in the neighborhood restuarants frequently. In all that time I have never been more disappointed. In fact I have never written a bad restaurant review. The food here was awful. My entre was so salty I could not even eat it and my guest was disgusted by a bad piece of fish. The tomatoes and mozzarella app. was awful. Service was horrible but then again I return to many places with good food and poor service. In the end we each had a couple bites of our meals. The waiter asked if there was a problem and we told him we were disappointed. Thinking he would return to atleast listen to our we were surprised that he just handed us the bill and walked away. $100 wasted. STAY AWAY!! more
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  • Casual traditional Italian restaurant in the East Village, specializes in authentic homemade Italian food made with fresh and imported ingredients. Gnocco offers dinner, brunch, delivery and catering

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  • The Scene
    In the sweet but cramped back room, downtown claustrophobia somehow feels like old-world intimacy. There's a lot of Italian spoken--and occasionally sung--by both staff and...

  • 6/4/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 5pm-12am, Sat-Sun: 12pm-12am
  • Payments: American Express, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Alphabet City, East Village
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