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153 E 45th St (at Between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10017

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(212) 557-5555
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My friend and I have been going here for lunch and/or dinner for many years now. Atmosphere, service, food and staff are fantastic! We are now friends with the staff which makes ...

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ive been here a few times for lunch and the food isnt great. they used to have grilled panini for under $9 at lunch which was great considering that its a sitdown restaurant with...

best pasta ever 8/17/2007

you have to go and se this restaurant is great i cant wait to go there an the best is this gentelman weter samy service exelent thank you sammy more
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best pasta ever 8/17/2007

you have to go and se this restaurant is great i cant wait to go there an the best is this gentelman weter samy service exelent thank you sammy more
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Superb! 7/4/2007

My friend and I have been going here for lunch and/or dinner for many years now. Atmosphere, service, food and staff are fantastic! We are now friends with the staff which makes our experience even better. Brushetta is wonderful. The chicken piccata is in a light sauce with capers - fantastic! The Cosmopolitans are the best we've ever had. They also have a huge wine selection. The atmosphere is romantic, but is also great for a group of friends hanging out after work. Dinner for two including appetizer, meal, drink and dessert is approximately $70-$80. Highly recommended! Pros: Food, staff, atmoshphere. Great for people watching or romantic dinner. more
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Superb! 7/4/2007

My friend and I have been going here for lunch and/or dinner for many years now. Atmosphere, service, food and staff are fantastic! We are now friends with the staff which makes our experience even better. Brushetta is wonderful. The chicken piccata is in a light sauce with capers - fantastic! The Cosmopolitans are the best we've ever had. They also have a huge wine selection. The atmosphere is romantic, but is also great for a group of friends hanging out after work. Dinner for two including appetizer, meal, drink and dessert is approximately $70-$80. Highly recommended! Pros: Food, staff, atmoshphere. Great for people watching or romantic dinner. more
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Great Pasta -Great Customer Service 9/25/2006

I love going here at least once a week they have great pasta, and dont miss to ask for a bottle of wine its wonderfull..........I personaly recommend this italian restaurant to anybody who goes around the midd town in eastside.......... more
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Best Pizza Con La Verdura 9/25/2006

Wow i never eat pizza out in the restaurant but there were so many great choices in the menu and i was so hungry that i decided to order Pizza Con La Verdura---------the the vest vegetable pizza that i had so far..........i am looking faward to try other things in this restaurant i can imagine how great the pasta will be and other things as well............................so dont hesitate to go and try any thing in here it's nice and clean. Pros: Great Food Cons: it's not a big restaurnt more
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Great Pasta -Great Customer Service 9/25/2006

I love going here at least once a week they have great pasta, and dont miss to ask for a bottle of wine its wonderfull..........I personaly recommend this italian restaurant to anybody who goes around the midd town in eastside.......... more
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Best Pizza Con La Verdura 9/25/2006

Wow i never eat pizza out in the restaurant but there were so many great choices in the menu and i was so hungry that i decided to order Pizza Con La Verdura---------the the vest vegetable pizza that i had so far..........i am looking faward to try other things in this restaurant i can imagine how great the pasta will be and other things as well............................so dont hesitate to go and try any thing in here it's nice and clean. Pros: Great Food Cons: it's not a big restaurnt more
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won't be going there again 8/21/2006

I just got back from lunch with three other colleagues. We were seated promplty as well we should have been, being as the place was practically empty. After 45 minutes our lunch came out. Two tiny, dry foccasia (sp?) sandwiches, one pasta ""special"" and one risotto special. Mine was the risotto, and it was actually pretty good. The pasta was eaten with a scowl. The sandwiches were left behind after even the extra cokes couldn't wash them down. Unfortunately those cokes (served in tiny wine glasses) cost $3 apiece, evidently no free refills. So $18 of soda later we left, very disappointed. If anyone had bothered to come by and asked if we enjoyed everything, they would have heard a resounding ""no."" But unfortunately they didn't ask. more
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won't be going there again 8/21/2006

I just got back from lunch with three other colleagues. We were seated promplty as well we should have been, being as the place was practically empty. After 45 minutes our lunch came out. Two tiny, dry foccasia (sp?) sandwiches, one pasta "special" and one risotto special. Mine was the risotto, and it was actually pretty good. The pasta was eaten with a scowl. The sandwiches were left behind after even the extra cokes couldn't wash them down. Unfortunately those cokes (served in tiny wine glasses) cost $3 apiece, evidently no free refills. So $18 of soda later we left, very disappointed. If anyone had bothered to come by and asked if we enjoyed everything, they would have heard a resounding "no." But unfortunately they didn't ask. more
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GREAT FOOD AND BEST SERVICE 5/25/2006

Great Food, Great wine, Great Service; nothing is missing. My wife and I have become regulars, we dine in twice a week A Lasagna is the best i ever had Worthed every penny you pay and nick the manager is the best. Pros: GREAT, BEST ITALIAN, DELICIOUS more
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GREAT FOOD AND BEST SERVICE 5/25/2006

Great Food, Great wine, Great Service; nothing is missing. My wife and I have become regulars, we dine in twice a week A Lasagna is the best i ever had Worthed every penny you pay and nick the manager is the best. Pros: GREAT, BEST ITALIAN, DELICIOUS more
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Highly Recommended 5/24/2006

Nothing to say you have to go there and ask for risotto seafood and if you like to have a drink from the bar o my god ask for cosmapolitan the best ever more
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Highly Recommended 5/24/2006

Nothing to say you have to go there and ask for risotto seafood and if you like to have a drink from the bar o my god ask for cosmapolitan the best ever more
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User review by jillybean430 5/15/2006

I took friends from out of town here for a quick dinner on a Saturday night. There was a huge party there, but we still had great service. The food was good and cheap! If you don't want to break the bank, this is a good place to go and the menu has a lot of favorites. more
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User review by jillybean430 5/15/2006

I took friends from out of town here for a quick dinner on a Saturday night. There was a huge party there, but we still had great service. The food was good and cheap! If you don't want to break the bank, this is a good place to go and the menu has a lot of favorites. more
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fast service, but not great food 5/2/2006

ive been here a few times for lunch and the food isnt great. they used to have grilled panini for under $9 at lunch which was great considering that its a sitdown restaurant with service, but i didnt see those options when i came here this week. the other day, i had the grilled tuna (~$16) which came grey and well-done (though i asked for rare) atop a pile of tasteless carrots and with a side of broccoli. some of my coworkers had the pastas (~$12) which they said was normal. the chicken cacciatore was pretty dry though it was in an oily sauce. i believe that desserts are outsourced to another bakery because the menu depicts pictures with the supplier name. service is average. theres really nothing to recommend about this restaurant, but its ok it youre looking for a lunch spot near grand central. Pros: fast service, fairly inexpensive, comfortable seating Cons: overcooked tuna, mediocre food, outsourced desserts more
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fast service, but not great food 5/2/2006

ive been here a few times for lunch and the food isnt great. they used to have grilled panini for under $9 at lunch which was great considering that its a sitdown restaurant with service, but i didnt see those options when i came here this week. the other day, i had the grilled tuna (~$16) which came grey and well-done (though i asked for rare) atop a pile of tasteless carrots and with a side of broccoli. some of my coworkers had the pastas (~$12) which they said was normal. the chicken cacciatore was pretty dry though it was in an oily sauce. i believe that desserts are outsourced to another bakery because the menu depicts pictures with the supplier name. service is average. theres really nothing to recommend about this restaurant, but its ok it youre looking for a lunch spot near grand central. Pros: fast service, fairly inexpensive, comfortable seating Cons: overcooked tuna, mediocre food, outsourced desserts more
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Amazing Place 6/26/2005

The food was cooked to perfection. The service was wonderful, and very personable. I was impressed with the amount of attention they gave us. I ordered a seafood pasta dish that was absolutely divine. I highly recommend this place. Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance Cons: None more
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Amazing Place 6/26/2005

The food was cooked to perfection. The service was wonderful, and very personable. I was impressed with the amount of attention they gave us. I ordered a seafood pasta dish that was absolutely divine. I highly recommend this place. Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance more
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  • Midtown's Gente Ristorante Italiano offers a touch of Milan in New York City on 45th street. We serve authentic Italian food for the New York City Metro; we?re near Grand Central. Our soups are freshly made daily using all vegetarian ingredients. Gente Ristorante Italiano serves panini, pasta, pizza, and Salads that are all natural. Our gelato, sorbetto, and dolce are flown in from Milan. We have an array of specials everyday. Second courses, such as chicken and tuna, are available for dinner & delivery. Take-out and food delivery are available as well. Our unique space is perfect for private parties, corporate catering, client presentations or product introductions. We also have a fully licensed bar with a wide selection of alcohol from Grey Goose to Jack Daniels.

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  • The Scene
    Under black-and-white blow-ups of film stars like Marilyn Monroe and David Niven, young professionals settle into this film noir-ish spot--more during lunch time than dinner,...

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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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