Palma

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28 Cornelia Street (at nr. 4th St.)
New York, NY 10014

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Low key, charming, the best! I don't really want you to know this as this place is still a relatively well-kept secret but they deserve you to know. The zuppe di pesce is a must a...

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Attended a birthday party here at the back of the restaurant. The ambiance was nice, but our group did not have privacy. We kept getting interrupted by various people walking in t...

New York Flava' 8/28/2007

Alright, coming from the west coast and dining at places such as the famed IVY, ORSO, PASTIS, CHOCOLAT and so on, I think I know a thing or two about some fine dinin'. Palma, is definitely now my new favorite place. I completely forgot I was in the nations largest city and my god was the food amazing! I do highly recommend the sea bass with artichokes accompanied by a white sangria. If you have a huge appetite you have to have lamb over pasta for starters. To finish off or maybe if you're itchen' for some sensual sweetness, a must is the dark chocolate sorbet; it is absolutely sinful but oh so heavenly. Pros: personable and attentive staff, impecable food, and beautiful floral arrangements. Cons: It may get a little too loud becuase of the large groups. more
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Dispicable customer service! 8/18/2007

Beware of the nasty bartender/manager who insists on a self-imposed assumption that he is God's gift to this Earth. Even though the food is good, we will not be returning as we just don't feel like in New York City, where there are thousands of fabulous restaurants, we should have to be subjected to mood swings of badly-mannered staff. I'd much rather walk the extra block and enjoy the splendor of BABBO where the staff is actually happy to see you! Pros: The food and the simple setting of this restaurant are really wonderful Cons: dismissive and annoying staff with a major chip on their collective shoulder more
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Adorable 8/15/2007

I've been to Palma several times and it is cozy and friendly and delicious. I hesitate writing this because I don't want it to become to trendy or popular, but the management is lovey and the food is great (have them filet the sea bass for you!) and I just can't get enough of the outside patio. They have an amazing menu of cocktails (strawberry mojito - yum!) and it makes New York feel like a neighborhood instead of a huge city you can never get to know. Palma deserves the good reviews. I will continue to go back! Pros: Patio, service, cocktails more
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Atmosphere is the Best Feature 7/7/2007

The atmosphere of Palma is alluring. However, be forewarned before choosing Palma, there may be trade-offs in your dining experience. There is a trend in NYC restaurants where the staff/ownership feels they are doing you a favor by allowing you the privilege of dining at their establishment. Palma enthusiastically toes the party line on that one. While not overtly rude, our waitress was neither pleasant nor attentive. Tradeoff one?be prepared to be treated as if you are a bit a nuisance for entering the front door. Pros: atmosphere Cons: not welcoming more
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Feels more like the Mediterranean than NYC 5/22/2007

From the moment you walk in, you find respite as the warm glow of the walls, the lavish twigs and flowers, the pottery and olives on the table welcome you and invite you to hang back. We had a bottle of Proseco ($40), a huge appetizer of salted, fried, baby artichokes, an eggplant, tomato and fresh ricotta appetizer, then two pastas (a truly yummy gnocci), in a pleasant setting. There was no room in the outdoor garden but the interior was quite and inviting, and we were delighted to be there. This is a special setting with delicious food, priced reasonably for New York. Service was professional, pleasant, eager to please. Pros: Great setting and food more
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In the know place for NYC folk 4/5/2007

Such a relaxed atmosphere, great menu, rich food and professional service. I can't wait for the good weather to experience the garden again this year. After spending time in midtown, it's always great to come down to Cornelia Street, which is just too far off the popular streets for our out of town visitors. It's just filled with us in the know, you know? Pros: relaxed Cons: others might show up! more
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Little Italian Gem in West Village 2/19/2007

I have been here a number of times, and my experience has always been very good. Like the physical space, the menu might seem small, but it's quality over quantity. They do an excellent job with their pastas and meats--freshly prepapred and quality ingredients. And the prices are reasonable. I have found the staff to be very friendly . Overall, this is great place to go, especially for those who love the West Village. Pros: Excellent food, reasonable prices Cons: small space; menu a bit limited more
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An Italian Gem 2/10/2007

I never write reviews for restaurant but I had an amazing evening at Palma. The restaurant itself is beautiful, a welcomed departure from the new trend of ""bigger is better"". The low lighting and intimate space provided the perfect romantic setting for me and my wife. The service was great. They were very friendly and accomadating. I highly recommend the branzino, which is filleted for you at the table. I will definitely be returning. Pros: ambiance, service more
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Awful Experience - Mediocre Food 2/3/2007

Not only were we given awful service, but we were rushed out so that they could used the table. We weren't offered the dessert menu and after asking and ordering a dessert, it arrived cold w/ the condition that we eat it fast. Given the expense of our food this was awful treatment along side mediocre food. Would definitely never return let alone offer this as a recommendation. Pros: Cute neighborhood Cons: Awful service more
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Love this place 11/4/2006

I love the food at Palma. We went right after a trip to Tuscany. So, while it wasn't as good as the real thing, it was pretty close. Plus, the staff is so friendly. You really feel like you are dining at someone's house. In the summer, the back patio is a romantic spot to have a glass of wine and a great Italian meal. The only thing bad about the restaurant is the quality of the furniture on the back patio. We had to try three different tables before we found one that wasn't broken. Pros: patio, service, food Cons: patio furniture needs updating more
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Great service, great food!!! 10/6/2006

I went to Palma last thursday, I seat at the bar and the femele bartender kindly gave me a great dining experience, she recommend not only a few dishes and appetizers, but also she describe and let me try some wines. I got Carchofi and Vongole Linguini.... so good!!! more
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Still think this is worth a visit... 8/15/2006

...even though the proprietor acted a bit stressed last Saturday. Pros: outdoor dining, romantic, good food Cons: on a good day, there are none more
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great food & atmosphere 8/9/2006

I had dinner last night in the outdoor garden. The food was just terrific, the atmospher was, of course, wonderful. We were not rushed; only pampered. Beware of reviewers who gripe. They may have some other motive. I have also held parties in the back farmhouse to raves by all the invitees. Many thumbs up. Pros: Atmosphere and food Cons: Sometimes a wait more
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""welcome, please order something expensive, slam it down, pay, leave...thank you!"" 8/9/2006

Very rushed service! I would not want to be ""squeezed in"" to this mediocre establishment again. I barely got down my so so entree before being pointed to the door. No time to relax. In my day, we used to say: New York, New York..so nice they named it twice...Now it must be New York, too rushed to be nice"". Lots of other options in the W. Village. more
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Great customer service and italian food 8/9/2006

Have been at this restaurant many times.To say that Billy is rude is not only false but a patent lie. Could it be that this customer drank too much prior to going there in bereavement for the death of his mother? I suspect this to be the case.Highly reccomended more
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AMAZING FOOD, GREAT AMBIANCE, AND THE FRIENDLIEST M'AITRE-D AROUND 8/8/2006

This restaurant is fabulous. I live in the neighborhood and probably eat there at least once a week. Billy is both friendly and attentive. I was personally present when the woman who wrote the nasty ""EVIL M'AITRE-D"" review, had her 'incident'. While I understand that this customer suffered a personal loss that day, her emotional state caused her to be both unreasable and profane. The entire restaurant staff handled the situation professionally, and with appropriate sympathy. No reader of CitySearch should allow this unfortunate incident to cloud their judgement - you will delighted with Palma. All of the friends I have sent there have absolutely raved about it. It's the neighborhood place that everyone in Manhattan wishes to know. Pros: Great food, wonderful service, friendly atmosphere more
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RUDE RUDE RUDE- AND BURNT FOOD! 8/8/2006

Something has changed at Palma. A former regular customer, I recently went and was shuffled around by the staff to ""turn tables"". I wrote a letter to complain, received a voicemail from the owner I think, returned her call two times and never heard back! Thumbs down. Very bad experience. I imagine they will turn tables for some time, but not for me nor any of my friends. BOOH! Bronx cheer! more
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Hidden Gem in the city 7/23/2006

I have been to sooo many restaurants in NYC. Out of all of them Palma is hands down the best. The dining experience is like no other. The restaurant has such an amazing Mediteranean aura to it that you completely forget that you are in NYC. I reccomend trying to sit outside in the garden surrounded by all the gorgeous flowers. The food is to die for. Do try the *** Zuppe di Pesce***, Lobster salad, and the Calamari (out of all my trips to Italy never had better!) The owner and her husband are wonderful people who seem to create a home-like feel to their guests. They have a carriage house in the back for private parties and you shouldn't be surprised if you see very well known faces coming out of there. I really can't reccomend a restaurant more then Palma. If you haven't been there yet then you are missing out. All my friends I have reccomended it to have echoed my response- that it's the best restaurant in nyc. Definitely a 10 +!!! Pros: Food and Ambiance more
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Palma! Your Resturant is the Best in NYC. 7/11/2006

I enjoy great Restaurants! Palma is the BEST! I live uptown, when I want to have that special dining, I go downtown to Palma! The food and the service is fantastic! more
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Great food, whiny bartender 7/9/2006

Overall, Palma was a great dining experience. Went there this past weekend with a group of four at 8 with a reservation and had the chance to sit in the absolutely wonderful backyard dining patio. Pros: Great food, atmosphere Cons: HORRENDOUS BARTENDER! more
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An Italian & Mediterranean Restaurant located on the most romantic block in the West Village with a Beautiful Garden. Hidden Gem: Private Carriage House available for Private Parties!

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  • Enjoy A Beautiful Garden Dining Experience in the West Village!

    Book Our Private Carriage House for your next private luncheon or dinner party. Holds up to 18 people.

    A mellow, Mediterranean mood prevails at Palma, a Sicilian spot that solidifies Cornelia Street as one of the best small restaurant blocks in Manhattan. Decor is simple and soulful, with chestnut tables and a stone-tile floor. Well-chosen music and soft-voiced, olive-skinned servers help the restaurant dance to a sultry undertow.

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  • The Scene
    A mellow, Mediterranean mood prevails at Palma, a Sicilian spot that solidifies Cornelia Street as one of the best small restaurant blocks in Manhattan. Decor is simple and...

  • 6/17/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon 6pm-11pm Tue-Sat 12pm-11:30pm Sun 12pm-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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