The City Tavern

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22 E 13th St (at Between University Place and Fifth Ave)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 807-1313
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The City Tavern - New York, NY
The City Tavern - New York, NY
The City Tavern - New York, NY
The City Tavern - New York, NY
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Best

I would highly recommend City Tavern as a place to host a private event. We held a surprise birthday cocktail party for my sister in Nov. In the planning leading up to the event...

Worst

I have enjoyed lunch here on several occasions, so decided to take my husband for dinner. It was a huge disappointment. The focaccia bread was dry with a tough overcooked crust....

got by surprise. 11/16/2005

walking around union square looking for a good and inexpensive place to eat when a friend suggested this very accomodating with real italian food restaurant called ""'Borgo Antico', old village in italian. It got me by surprise, or better saying by my love for a good and autentic italian cuisine. Now, more than ever, I know how much I want to go back to Italy. Untill then I will became a regular at Borgo Antico. Pros: food, decor, service more
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must try now ! 11/16/2005

took my father and auncle to the restaurant on mild fall eve,for a great Italian food. based on the great recommendations from this site. I highly raccomand this restaurant and to your friends and family what NYC Italian restaurants has to offer. the best.All that wonderful food and wine. So wonderful!!!! Pros: food, people, service more
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good eats! 11/15/2005

i came across this restaurant from some reviewers here on citysearch. i'm so glad i did. me and a couple of friends all enjoyed our meal. the service there was excellent. the waitstaff kept on coming back asking if we need anything. very attentive. portions were perfect. not too big nor too small. i would highly recommend everyone to come here and have some authentic italian food. Pros: very attentive staff, ambiance, food more
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Much improved 11/14/2005

The food is awesome, and though I have read some bad reviews on this site inthe past, I have to say that I had a great time here with friends last weekend, and the service was prompt and professional. All of our questions about the food were answered politely, and when the food came it was all incredibly rich and tasty! Great dinner, great wine list with reasonable prices, and basically an awesome place to start going regularly. Thanks!!! more
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Not recommended 11/9/2005

All the good reviews that you can read are written by the owner or friends...this place is just horrible in every way...food, service, ambience, etc. Dont waist your time and money!!! more
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Unique dining experience in NYC !! 8/7/2005

Going to Borgo Antico its more than dinner e. The food its excellent and superb ., service is polite and effective .The ambiance seems like Fellini movie .Romantic and charmy !!!! Pros: great food, great ambiance, great service Cons: great, great, great more
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great place 7/28/2005

This is the place where I meet with my friends after work. The calming atmosphere let you forget that ""this was the bad day"" feeling and the food is just delitious you can go as many times and always try something different. The servers are very atentive and always willing to sugest a good dish and the vine to go with it. And the desserts are so good that you dont know which one to order so you order couple for the table. more
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Best Italian in NYC! 7/26/2005

this is where i go to eat real italian food. whenever i have guests from out of town, i bring them here for saturday lunch. at nights it gets pretty busy. lunch is your best bet if you don't have reservations. their gnocchi is fantastic. great italian wines. fantastic restaurant, a great place for dates and a couple of good friends. casual and comfortable. more
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a benchmark for a lot of restaurant 7/26/2005

With so many new ""so called italian"" restaurants opening (and closing) daily in nyc, anyone who is intended to open a new spot in the city should go to borgo antico and take note about how a genuine italian restaurant should really be. From the menu, a big step forward from the ""classic italian fares"", to the attentive service and joyful feeling you get from the moment you step in, to the moment you have to leave even though you don't ever want to. Kudos to the owner and the waiting staff to make me feel at home!! Pros: delicious food, reasonable prices, friendly staff Cons: none, none, none more
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WORST dining experience - APPALLING service 7/24/2005

This was THE worst dining experience in my life. Our server was so blatantly rude, belligerent and condescending on several occasions that I personally felt abused. For instance, when my friend politely explained that her dish was really salty, she grudgingly took the dish from the table and then came back to tell us that she tasted the dish in the kitchen and didn't know what my friend was talking about as it wasn't salty at all. Soon after, as my friend was quickly trying to decide on an alternative dish, our server stated, ""I don't care what you decide."" I would never take the time to write a review unless I felt really strongly about my experience and this experience was despicable. more
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must try now !! 7/7/2005

Just one block south of Union Square you will find Borgo Antico, a charming Village Italian that offers authentic dishes, artfully prepared by Chef Giuliano Matarese and graciously served by owner Giovanni Iovine and his staff. My table started with the mussels, scallops and Insalata del Borgo (organic greens, artichokes and parmesan), and then finished with the Pappardelle Porcini (wide ribbons, porcini mushroom & truffle oil), the salmon and Polipetti alla Luciana (baby octopus, capers-olive-tomato sauce, grilled polenta). However, decision-making wasnt easy, as everything sounded delicious. Big plus: Our waiter helped us choose a bottle of wine from their large selection that would complement all three dishes. Too full to order dessert, we declined the offer but were immediately surprised with a plate of cookies and dish of homemade ice cream. Borgo Antico's generous service and savory dishes make for a satisfying summer evening in the city. Pros: food, decor, service more
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caliente 5/27/2005

this antic italian place is the best to take your lover and friends. interior and music is romantic and nice to chill. the owner and waiters are very friendly, i could see they try thier best to make customers confortable. they are also very flexible for your request (foods, drinks, and even music). we had full course, from apetizer to desert, everything was delicious. i would like to have dinner there at least once a week with my friends. Pros: food, decor, service more
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We will be back!!! 5/24/2005

Dining at Borgo Antico was the one of the best out-of-the room activities my wife and I had on our short Honeymoon in the Capital Town Of The World. We were lucky to found this restaurant close to our hotel. We did not have a lot of time to search around. But what we found was amazing. Nice, cozy, and romantic place with very friendly vibe. We got table on the second floor next to window. Great table. Waiter who took care of us was on the ball. Easy going and not pretentious. We left up to him to decide our diner and he made our evening. Everything he choose was perfect. Fist course, second, third...desert, wine...Just what we were looking for. People, they know pasta. Next trip to NY and we'll be there again. Pros: Great food, Great service, Reasonable price more
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Not here you don't 5/21/2005

Over much deliberation for the right place I decided to celebrate my birthday party with a big group of friends and family at Borgio Antico because the owner himself called me concerning the cake I had wanted to bring. What a waste of time and money. The service was not hit or miss. It just simply did not exsist. My party was ignored the entire time. We waited an hour and forty five minutes before any food was served. It was very hot and stuffy as there was no air condition or fan to cool folks off. During dinner I kept thinking of different restaurants in New York City I could have went to instead of Borgio Antico. Looks can be decieving. Please do not waste your time McDonalds has better service. more
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Excellent Choice 11/9/2004

A great place to celebrate with friends anytime. Food is delicious and not too expensive, great value for the quality. Service is attentive and friendly. You just can't go wrong here! Pros: Food, Service, Decor more
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A real treasure 9/27/2004

The menu is basically classic Italian, prepared with care and imaginationl the chef preserves the individuality of his ingredients, always delivering a treat to the palate. The downstairs bar is pleasant, but the upstairs main dining room is special: a large, tall room, with brick walls ornamented with spaced wooden pilasters--an effect both rustic and elegant. Service is polite and expeditious. Pros: superb food, spacious, quiet space, fine service more
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A Village Favorite 5/30/2004

Down the steps to Borgo Antico is an entry to a wonderful experience. The staff is friendly, knowledgable and efficient. The wine list is well selected and provides a range of offerings with fair pricing. Dining downstairs allows for a more relaxed environment with the same great food. Pros: interesting menu choi, wine list, atmosphere more
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Incredible food and service 7/23/2002

My husband and I eart here when we have a moment of freedom from our five-year-old. The food and the service are impeccable. You must try them. Pros: Great Food, Good Value, Nice Atmosphere more
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  • Just one block south of Union Square you will find The City Tavern, a charming Village Restaurant that offers international cusine, and graciously served by owner Ernesto Avila and his staff. They have a remodeled full bar and lounge area with a great selection of tap beer very well balanced wine list. The second floor has a very loft feeling, brick wall and modern art work.

    The City Tavern offers generous service and savory dishes to make for a satisfying evening in the city. The City Tavern is available for private parties, sure to make your event a memorable one.

Editorial

  • Two-story Tuscan restaurant near Union Square with a full bar and room for private parties.

  • 9/13/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30-4pm Dinner Mon-Fri, 4pm-12am Weekend Brunch Sat-Sun, 12-3pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
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