Due Restaurant

Bad restaurant Bad food Bad people Bad experience Go there if you want to throw your money in the garbage and be treated like crap and eat horrible food. more

This lovely northern Italian does everything right. A nice room, excellent service (even when they're busy), a good wine selection by the glass (including an excellent shiraz) and an extensive menu with lots of specials. All the expected Italian favorites can be found alongside some more interesting fare. The eggplant croquette salad was a great start to the meal. In truth, the croquettes were probably more dough than eggplant but were so tasty served over a well-dressed salad and a generous amount of fresh goat cheese. The veal piccata and the verdi gnocchi with asparagus were perfectly made. We did find their version of a molten chocolate cake to be slightly too fudgy. But, although we wouldn't normally dream of passing up a chocolate dessert, the fresh berries in zabaglione served in a crispy shell were absolutely sublime. The restaurant is busy so consider making reservations unless you're dining early. And keep in mind that they don't accept credit cards. But otherwise, relax over a glass of wine, dig into some great Italian food and enjoy! more

dependable. cash only. go when you don't want to cook or go to a new place. more

dependable. cash only. go when you don't want to cook or go to a new place. more

dependable. cash only. go when you don't want to cook or go to a new place. more

Then we had the calamari no tentacles. Thats right when questioned about the tentacles, the waiter replied that he does not agree with the chefs taste as well. Then came the linguinie carbonara and rigatoni. I'm talking blandtastic here. Rigatoni not puffy, served on a cold flat plate, besides an overwhelming wine taste, nothing to scream sophisticated and special, or even Italian. Then the carbonara, were talking no cream, served with a teaspoon to twirl my pasta, good ham, a hint of vegetable, but dry and not creamy. Tasted like diet food. To be honest this is the crowd which doesn't like taste. Or perhaps looks the other way because each of their doctors has told them to lay off the rich foods. When i asked the runner, where are all the Italians, and what is this (gesturing at my food) he laughed. Pros: nice decor Cons: everything else more

Small and Comfortable place, went their with small group and had an great time, the food is very good, and the service was excellent. The best part of it all was the fact that we started dinner at 9pm and stayed and talked until past midnight, with out any rush. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did...ps...best veal in all of ny! more

I stumbled across this restaurant one day and I am so glad I did...it is by far one of the best places I've ever eaten. The staff is phenominal-very friendly and attentive, the food is outstanding, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, but sophisticated at the same time. The prices are incredibly reasonable...not cheap, but a great deal for a nice evening out. I recommend this to anyone who wants a great Italian meal in very nice surroundings. You will love it! more

We were walking around the Upper East side looking for a nice restaurant where we could eat outside and stumbled upon Due. It is a great place. The service is probably the best I've had in a while. There was only a small table available outside and three of us. The manager found a way to fit us. The specials were described in great detail and the waiter had a great wine knowledge. They offer half portion pastas which, in combination with a salad, was perfect for me. Try it out! Pros: Food, Service, Outdoor Dining more

Not only is it a great neighborhood Italian place that I will frequent very often after my meal last night, but the owner/manager makes you feel like you've eaten there 100 times before. He's clearing tables, chatting it up with patrons.... The guy clearly knows how to run a sucessful restaurant. It shows too, because the place is always packed, but worth the 15 or 20 minute wait. Chicken Scarpariello was awsome as was the walnut salad w/ baked goat cheese. Highly recommended. Pros: Incredible Food, Staff, Ambience more

Excellent service, excellent food (try the linguine alla vongole [clam sauce] -- it's to die for, or the shell pasta with sausage [can't remember the Italian name]). I'd stay away from the calamari b/c it's definitely straight out of a microwave. No credit cards excepted so bring cash. Pros: value, pasta, options Cons: calamari, no CCs accepted more

First of all, the service at this restaurant was fabulous - very attentive, and my water glass was never empty! Both my companion and I enjoyed pasta dishes that were perfect in flavoring, texture and presentation - fresh pasta, if I'm not mistaken. I did not partake in their wine selection, but they have a good-sized selection. I would highly recommend this place - casual, friendly and affordable! Pros: friendly, affordable, tasty dishes Cons: can get noisy more

food and atmosphere very declasse'. Owner not friendly. Place very noisy, very clastrophobic. I would not recommend it Cons: crowded, small, noisy more

i went here with two friends to celebrate my birthday. i hadn't been to Due in 2+ years and it was WONDERFUL as usual. while their menu doesn't change that often, our food was delicious and cooked perfectly. the service at due is first rate, with attentive waiters and ernesto, the host, who is helpful, unobtrusive and can recommend a wine to match your entree. our meal was fantastic and i would definitely go back! (even if it is on the upper east side) Pros: Service, Food, atmosphere more