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I don't usually write reviews, but I have to tell you Gonzo is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. You can always count on them for a great meal. Their pizzas are amazing. So thin and... More
I don't usually write reviews, but I have to tell you Gonzo is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. You can always count on them for a great meal. Their pizzas are amazing. So thin and crispy because they're cooked on a grill. And you can't go wrong with their pasta, especially the papperdelle with veal ragu. The other thing I really like about this place is that the menu appeals to everyone, not like some restaurants with menus so limited you might find one thing you like. I can take anyone here and know they're going to find something they like. In these tough economic times, I don't want to waste time or money going somewhere I'm inevitably disappointed. I know if I'm dining at Gonzo, I'm going home happy. This is why Gonzo has been around for over six years and has definately become my LOCAL.
Pros: Always consistently good
Cons: None
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Ate at Gonzo last night for the first time and I really loved it. I don't know how I missed this place for so long. I'm in the West Village all the time, but it is kind of hidden on 13th Street. ... More
Ate at Gonzo last night for the first time and I really loved it. I don't know how I missed this place for so long. I'm in the West Village all the time, but it is kind of hidden on 13th Street. Anyway the food was great. We had their "famous" grilled pizza, which lived up to it's hype. Also, the penne gratin was fabulous, although I took half of it home because I was stuffed. It's very rich. I still however managed to find room for a delectable brown sugar cheesecake. The other thing I really liked about the place is the warm friendly feeling. It might not be 4 star service, but the staff is very nice and go out of their way to make you feel at home. It also doesn't break the bank, which is really good considering the economy.
Pros: Very good food, warm friendly service
Cons: A little loud at times
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When my friend asked me if I'd want to check out a relatively new place on 13th St. called Gonzo a few year's back, I had no idea what to expect: Japanese knife throwers? A restaurant with a... More
When my friend asked me if I'd want to check out a relatively new place on 13th St. called Gonzo a few year's back, I had no idea what to expect: Japanese knife throwers? A restaurant with a circus-theme? Was I wrong: Gonzo is a beautify-decorated place in an old townhouse with red and gold Tuscan walls. Try the grilled pizza, the grilled-onion salad, Venetian-style bar snacks called cicchetti, artisanal charcuterie and cheese plates, and seasonal entrees and sides meant to be shared.
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My friend had reserved a table for th 4 of us at Gonzo. It was a great pick. We didn't want to leave the neighborhood and didn't want to go to a place where we had to dress to impress and walk out... More
My friend had reserved a table for th 4 of us at Gonzo. It was a great pick. We didn't want to leave the neighborhood and didn't want to go to a place where we had to dress to impress and walk out hungry. The food was simple but delicious and the staff was friendly and unpretentious. Only things that disappoint: no wine glasses and it did get very loud. But all-in-all, a nice place to go to in the Village when the food is more important than the bling.
Pros: Great Food, Friendly Staff
Cons: Loud
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Not an experience that I will cherish to say the least. I don't understand what people see in this place. Is everyone that deprived of quality Italian food. I spent $25 for veal palliard which was... More
Not an experience that I will cherish to say the least. I don't understand what people see in this place. Is everyone that deprived of quality Italian food. I spent $25 for veal palliard which was decent at best along with a summer corn and tomato salad that turned out to be nothing more than a plate of corn for $13. The menu was very limited and with the exception of a few pasta dishes there wasn' to much Italian-prepared dishes on the list. Geez....I've had better at grandma's house. Won't be back to gone-zo.
Pros: Ambience was the only thing to speak of here
Cons: Quality of the food left alot to be desired, highly overpriced
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I have been going to Gonzo since it opened. Sure , it has lost a bit of it's edge since Chef Vinny Scotto "Left The Building" but it's still the best in the neighborhood.
The restaurant is still... More
I have been going to Gonzo since it opened. Sure , it has lost a bit of it's edge since Chef Vinny Scotto "Left The Building" but it's still the best in the neighborhood.
The restaurant is still "in the family" and I think that Vinny's sister has done an admirable job of keeping the quality up there.
Anyway, enough about those (fabulous) pizzas... Why doesn't anyone mention the Amazing pastas (Veal ragu or Clam pasta are my favorites) or the short ribs (great even in summer) Also, I never fail to find a new and interesting wine to go with my meal.
Sorry naysayers, In my experience, it ain't over for Gonzo yet !
Pros: Pastas, Wine, Pizzas
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I had a really nice meal last night at Gonzo. I hadn't been there in a while and was missing their great food. I had the corn & tomato salad and the shortribs and my friend had a meatball pizza. ... More
I had a really nice meal last night at Gonzo. I hadn't been there in a while and was missing their great food. I had the corn & tomato salad and the shortribs and my friend had a meatball pizza. We sat outside and had a really lovely evening. It's so nice to go somewhere that you can depend on always being good. I'm so sick of going to mediocre places and spending lots of money for the privelege.
Pros: Food, friendly service
Cons: A little loud
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I've been going for years, always good.
Great wine list too. What can I say that has not been said about the amazing grilled pizza's ?
Pros: Room, Pizza, Wine List, Service
I've been going for years, always good.
Great wine list too. What can I say that has not been said about the amazing grilled pizza's ?
Pros: Room, Pizza, Wine List, Service
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I used to love this place. But since the death of the Chef / Owner last year, it seems that the owners feel it is OK to let the cooks run the kitchen. (This is usually the first sign of a... More
I used to love this place. But since the death of the Chef / Owner last year, it seems that the owners feel it is OK to let the cooks run the kitchen. (This is usually the first sign of a restaurant's demise). This was a Chef-Driven Restaurant ! Although it would be difficult for anyone to fill Chef Vincent Scotto's shoes, this lovely spot deserves better. I live in the neighborhood and have given it 2 chances in the past few months, both were disappointing. EVERYTHING was overcooked and under seasoned EXCEPT for the pizzas. When I asked my server who the chef was, I was told: "We Don't Have a Chef Anymore, It's Just the Kitchen Guys, But the Food is Still Great" I beg to differ. Also, the Manager could be more friendly and less condescending. She does NOT make one feel welcome. A terrible shame,
I actually feel bad posting this. (I RARELY post reviews at all)
And, yes, I am in the restaurant business.
Pros: Wine List, Pizza, Room
Cons: Entrees, Manager
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I love Gonzo....Their pizzas are the best. I had the corn & mashed potato pizza and it was the best white pizza I've ever had. The staff are all so friendly and the wine list was nice. I started... More
I love Gonzo....Their pizzas are the best. I had the corn & mashed potato pizza and it was the best white pizza I've ever had. The staff are all so friendly and the wine list was nice. I started with a drink at the bar. The bartender recommended some type of fresh watermelon drink and it was WOW! The rest of the food was good too but the pizza stands out.
Pros: Great Pizza, Friendly Staff
Cons: Very Loud
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