Po Restaurant

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31 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 645-2189
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Fantastic food and atmosphere

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Went there last night, and I have to say I was extremely dissappointed. We had the 6 course tasting menu - the salad and first course pasta was good; the gnocchi was watery with ...

Po-thetic 1/13/2003

All the hype...and for what?? The prix-fixe menu is supposed to be the ""best value"" in the city....not so my friends. A salad, two pastas, a minisquel quail, a piece of cheese and an average dessert left the gas-tank half-empty. The small restaurant was cosy...good thing I didn't sit near the front by the non-existent waiting area and crowded bar or near the back by the bustling kitchen. The service left something to be desired. Dishes were thrown at us in a ""get 'em in-get 'em out"" fashion that made for an unpleasant dining experience. If you're looking for value, go to the local Italian restaurant around the corner Pros: Cosy, Quiet, Good neighborhood Cons: Why the hype?, Sub-par food, Mediocre Service more
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Po No! 1/11/2003

They tried putting three of us at a table for two, with two men over 6 feet. After much ado, we were given a table for four with a paper tablecloth and a broken chair. Two people wanted the $40 tasting menu but all three had to order it. The salad greens were fair, the two pastas mediocre at best. The quail was dry. The cheese plate consisted of three quarter size samplings of cheese. Poor. Each person was given a different dessert. The brownie- bad, the cheesecake- good, the apple pie- delicious a la mode! A different server brought each course with no one person overseeing whether or not the food was to our liking. We had to ask them to slow down the pace of serving the courses, after our second pasta dish. The bill was $164 including tax and tip. Pros: apple pie a la mode, seated on time Cons: food, service more
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The best food in NY 12/18/2002

Po has the best food in NY, if you don't mind a wait. Every course has something fantastic to offer even the most finicky eater. I loved it! Pros: great food, location, prompt service Cons: wait, noisy more
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Perfect 12/13/2002

Dinner at PO Wednesday night was nothing short of perfect. Bottle of wine, Beet salad and the most amazing Papperdelle I've ever had. My only complaint is PO is too far from the UES, but I guess that is how they can stay so inexpensive. Pros: Food, Inexpensive, Wine list Cons: small, reservations, crowded more
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Not Babbo 12/12/2002

It's of a different caliber without Mario Batali. Cramped quarters and absolutley no waiting room make for an unacceptable experience considering the quality of food. Worth the aggravation three years ago - now I'd pass. Pros: Decent Food, Decor, Moderately priced Cons: Cramped seating, Below average service, No room to wait more
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Not for me 12/10/2002

The tiny place is adorable, the food is delicious (I especially loved the cucumber salad and the panna cotte), the service professional, and the prices reasonable... So what's wrong? The restaurant was so LOUD that conversation between the 2 of us was impossible, and the seating cramped. They rush everyone in and out - we had the 6 courses of the very reasonable tasting dinner in an hour and a half, each new dish waiting as they removed the plate from the previous course. I was exhausted and tense when I got out. I'm not going back, so all you fans - go for it. Pros: great food, reasonable prices Cons: LOUD, cramped, rushed more
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Italian bliss 10/27/2002

I love this tiny little place in the village. It is cozy, friendly and fun. SOme might describe the seating as ""tight"" but this ads to the charm. THe food is amazing..some of the best in the city and the prices are great. You have to reserve way in advamce, though so make sure you do...unless you go really early. THe linguine with clams, pancetta and chilies is sublime Pros: deklicious food, friendly staff, lively Cons: hard to park, reserve way in advanc more
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nothing special 10/23/2002

the food tastes like home cooking. Not worth my money. more
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You've got to be kidding me! 10/4/2002

""The point of the reservation is to hold the reservation."" - Jerry Seinfeld. The food was terrific but they had to be kidding ... a 10PM reservation and they didn't seat us until after 11! They gave us a free glass of champagne to make it up to us but I'd never go back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. more
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Great Value! 9/19/2002

Sure, you need to make a reservation well in advance and the space is rather loud, but Po is a fantastic value... flavorful, unique, and inspired Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. The tasting menu is a steal and you will definitely not leave hungry. The wine list also features numerous affordable labels. Be forewarned however... there's no full-bar here so forget about the grappa after dinner. Pros: good value, romantic Cons: crowded, beer and wine only more
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Worth the wait! 8/28/2002

A small restaurant, so hard to get reservations/often a wait, but this place is worth it. The service is friendly and not overbearing and the homemade pastas are delicious. The pasta portions can be large, so bring your appetite. The fresh pea pasta is wonderful, as is the mozarella and tomato salad. Try the grapefruit sorbetto for dessert. The seating is tight, but the food and the decent prices more than make up for it. Pros: fresh food, reasonable prices, atmosphere Cons: hard to get a table, tight seating more
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Belissimo 8/15/2002

The best Italian food west of Italy! I can taste how the owner/chef got his own show on The Food Network. Pros: desserts, service Cons: small more
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OVERRATED - TRUST ME! 8/9/2002

This restaurant is highly overrated. The food is mediocre at best. We started with the goat cheese appetizer and the smoked salmon appetizer. Decent, but nothing extraordinary. We shared the special pasta, tagliatelli with meat ragu - again, it was good, but nothing spectactular. For the entrees, we had veal picatta and the BBQ Baby Octupus. The octupus was the most flavorful thing of the whole night. The veal was nice and tender, but the flavors weren't exciting. It's shocking that this restaurant has had such rave reviews. If you want authentic Italian food with a wonderful rush-free atmosphere, jump on the train to Brooklyn and try Al Di La - now that's a restaurant to write home about. more
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Yummmm 7/25/2002

The place is really small and quaint, so don't plan on bringing a huge crowd to this restaurant. It's more of a couple scene. At night, they light candles and set a romantic mood. Their bruschetta is different, but excellent as appetizer, and for the price, I say that it ain't too bad. more
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Flavors Extravaganza 7/1/2002

This restaurant is not for those seeking a quiet, posh, romantic dinner. But if the food is the reason you're there, you could not choose a more fabulous place. This eatery reminds me of the small trettoria's located throughout the backstreets of small towns in Italy. The food is the star not the atmosphere, athough I thought Po was extremely charming and our waitress Nina was as well informed about the food and the ingredients as any I encountered. The talapia special w/ roasted red pepper vinegrette, scallions, capers and squash served over gold pototoes was busting with flavor. Pros: Inexpensive, creative, old word charm more
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Great Food Great Price 6/7/2002

I thought the restaurant was very charming. I tried the tasting menu. I had the raviolli with ricotta & broccoli rabe, it was very good. I also had the gnocchi with bolognese sauce, it was delicious. For the entree, I had the salmon with balsamic vinegar and it was very tastey but I was stuffed at that point. I wasn't too please with the cheese platter that came after since I don't like eating cheese. My overall dining experience at PO was great. You leave the place feeling heavy on the stomach but not heavy on the wallet. Pros: quaint more
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  • The Scene
    It's a snug fit: Diners squeeze between tables to take seats at the banquettes lining the walls; those waiting for a table try to stay out of the way by snuggling up to the...

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  • Hours: Mon. - Tue. 5:30am - 11pm;Wed. - Sun. 11:30am - 3pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
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