Naima

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513 W 27th St (at Between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001

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(212) 967-4392
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Naima - New York, NY
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We ate early so there weren't many people there. So clearly, service was not an issue.

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Had a reservation for 8 people at 9pm. We sat down at 945. No one apologized. Food was very mediocre and two dishes came very late. Told the owner that we were not happy with ...

great food, great atmosphere 11/23/2006

fabulous service, excellent food, great wine selection, beatiful decor - an easy place to enjoy an evening with friends more
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Love the space, hate the Vongore! 8/23/2006

Space is roomy with a high ceiling and chic decor. Tables are set with a good distance so that I don't have to hear other people's conversation. My friend and I started with a sophisticated octopus salad dish with a wonderful flavor of fresh olive oil. So, I couldn't wait to taste my Vongore pasta. Against my expectation, it was a butter flavor instead of olive oil, and there were clams but with no sauce! Whoever made this dish tried to be either too creative or not know Vongore at all. I had to compensate my appetite with something, and ordered tiramisu for a dessert. Light, fluffy, wonderful flavor! Plus, when I ordered ice tea, they served it with mint and lemon garnish. That's thoughtful. Please just avoid Vongore! Pros: Space, decor, atmosphere Cons: Vongore pasta more
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Treat yourself, go to Naima! 7/22/2006

WOW! One can only imagine my surprise when upon my return to NYC I went to Naima for something to eat even though I heard mixed opinions about the restaurant. We were offered to choose from their new summer menu which contained a wonderful combinations of filling yet light and refreshing food and wine. My taste buds were savoring everything I ate saying, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS! Now I can confirm that the quality and taste of food in Naima deserves every bit of prize which everyone should enjoy :) more
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WORST DINNER EVER! 7/20/2006

One word explains this place... AWFUL! Everything about this place was horiffic. The service was disgusting and the food was even worse. One of the worst pasta dishes I have ever had. There is nothing good about this place and would never ever recommend it. The waiters did not come over once to see how things are going, appetizers came with dinner and waiters grabbed plates from under our forks. The chairs were uncomfortable and the only reason we noticed was becuase we waited HOURS for our food to come out. Overrated, overpriced and will never ever go back. This place needs to go out of business. Pros: NOTHING Cons: EVERYTHING ABOUT IT more
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the best pasta 6/14/2006

This is one of the coolest places that I have been recently in NYC. Im New Yorker and I know how difficult is to find genuine Italian food combined with amazing ambiance. The wine list is well picked with interesting southern Italian wines. The waiter brought me at the table this unfiltered olive oil specially crafted for this restaurant and recommended me buffalo mozzarella that comes every week from Naples and for my main course I had this linguine with orata that blow me out of my mind. I found food to be very light and tasty and the whole experience made feel like I am in Italy.The service was friendly but casual. more
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User review by ledeuxplateau 5/23/2006

We are actually so disappointd then every word on writing an be really considerate offensive to the restaurant. We are refraining our selfs to say more then what it is really necessary. The place looks really good estetically,but the core is pour, lacks of dining room presence, and the service was very disappointing.worst pasta dish I never had in my entire life. the wait staff looks like were doing us a favor giving us service and two loud guys at the bar made my evening with my wife quiet miserable.I eard great things about the place but it turned to be a huge mistake.very pricy menu too! Cons: loud & cold, Pour service, Food more
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This place has got it all and I coming back! 5/5/2006

Wow, is the first thing that come to my mind when you ask me about the Naima...excellent food, wine & atmosphere and friendly staff. As soon as we were seated, we have noticed that people are having genuine good time! It did not take us too long to join them. All our questions were answered by the knowledgeable Italian waiter, and according to him the food was prepared and presented to us the way the ""real Italian cuisine was suppose to be"". We ate all our courses, and only the empty plates were going back to the kitchen. Later on the place was transformed with more night crowd coming in for the drinks and DJ spinnin some catchy tunes and creating the lounge party atmosphere. This continued late into the night, with us drinking some of their yummy cocktails, and just enjoying ourselves with the rest of the flirtatious crowd. more
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Oh, what a night! 4/27/2006

What a great place. I have never imagined that on this block, which is well known for all trendy night places, would I be able to spend such a quality time with my friends in a very relaxed atmosphere complemented by wonderful food and drinks. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed by a very courteous host who seated us promptly, although the place looked packed. Things only kept on getting better, from tasty appetizers and great wines, onto great food and very relaxed service. We never felt neither rushed nor ignored, it seemed like they knew exactly when to come and service us. We were a party of six and I had tried almost everything that was on the table, and had I been rich I would have hired the chef to cook only for me! All of my friends felt the same. Go eat at Naima! Pros: atmosphere, food , wine more
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ANOTHER EXCELLENT EVENING ! 4/24/2006

Another excellent evening at Naima reveals the arrive of a New Chef from Italy.I came out on the dining room greetings clients and stop by our table reccomending an extraordinary Lamb dish "" Scottadito "" and a side of simply made roasted Potatoes.he then told my husband : Is very good eat it !.. and it really was. I wish sometimes many other Restaurant were able to do the same,but we all know it is not possible. Def consider the Gem of 27th street seen.... Bravo Again ! Pros: good service, wines, Quality Cons: door service, bathrooms light more
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User review by ecaharrison 4/21/2006

Pretty good food, but AWFUL service. There were staff running around everywhere, but not one stopped at our table to take our orders or bring out food - only to dump other people's dirty plates on the end of our table - they were too busy drinking at the bar. Shame because the food was good, although not fantastic. Good ambiance if you don't mind the music climbing in volume progressively over the evening to the point of not being able to hear your neighbor speak. Clever decor with lower false ceiling to distinguish the bar area. Pros: Decor, Food, Ambience Cons: Service, Service, Service more
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WOAH.. what a place. 11/21/2005

I must admit that there are not too many restaurants in this area... but if you make the trek to Naima i don't think you will be disapointed. The menu has a variety of dishes all seem to be above average in quailty. The open space is designed very nicely and the staff seems to know what they are doing. I would def. go back there again especially if I was going out to one of the clubs near by. Pros: menu, staff more
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User review by lbklar 11/19/2005

This restaurant did not live up to expectations. The server was rude, the service was slow, and the food was unimaginative and bland. We were sat at an unsatisfactory table in the back and although the restaurant was empty they said that they could not move us because all of the other tables had been pre-reserved. I could have cooked a better meal at home and I am in no way a cook. more
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Mediocre 10/25/2005

While the staff at this restaurant are extremely friendly, the service is painfully slow. I dined there on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was practically empty, and we had to ask our waiter for everything, the menu, more water, the check, etc. I ordered the Lobster fettucini, which was bland and had only one small piece of lobster in it. There are numerous other restaurants to try before going to this one. Pros: great neighborhood, inexpensive, friendly staff Cons: slow service, bland food more
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Won't be back 10/19/2005

The place has a very cool atmosphere but the service is slow, the food not that great and overpriced and the wine list is too pricy. I've had meals for much less that were so much better. Had the chicken as my main dish and found it to be dry with really no flavor.There are tons of great places in the city that are way better. Pros: atmosphere Cons: food, price, service more
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delicious affordable elegant italian! 10/19/2005

I went to Naima for the first time tongiht with 3 girlfriends, and it was an excellent meal! The food is simple yet bursting with wonderful flavors without being pretentious or overpriced! The service is good, the atmosphere is great for both romantic couples or small or large groups. This is by far one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while in NY! Pros: inexpensive, great atmosphere, great neighborhood Cons: far from subway more
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Finally! 10/11/2005

Ever since this little italian restaurant openned I became their frequent visitor. Finnaly, there came a restaurant with everything included (great food, great service (ladies, they are also very cute, especially the owner!) and a wonderful ambience). I found it a great pleace to come to before hitting clubs for either food or drinks. Pros: great music, food, service more
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dinner then dancing 9/29/2005

I had dinner here last night before hitting the neighborhood clubs. We had a reservation and the seating was prompt. This place must be new they scored with the great location. The place was lively and filled with beautiful faces. On one of the first chilly nights it was great to warm up with a glass of wine and the mouthwatering salmon. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. This is the perfect spot to meet up with friends and have a drink at the bar or stay a while and enjoy the scene and savor the food. Pros: location, people watching, food more
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  • Located in the middle of Chelsea’s Club Row, this younger sibling of east side favorite Luzzo’s serves up Neapolitan-style thin crust pies from a wood- and gas-burning oven. Garage door windows, high ceilings, dropped Edison bulbs and copper accents create an industrial atmosphere. The menu is far more extensive than Luzzo’s, and includes panini, cone-shaped pizzas, pastas and a plethora of insalate and antipasti. But if you’re going to make the trek to the far west side, stick to what Ovest does best: traditional pies like the Bufala, Diavola, Arugola and Capricciosa.

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  • Hours: Mon-Wed 12pm-2am Thu-Fri 12pm-4am Sat 11am-4pm Sun 11am-2am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
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