Puttanesca

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859 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

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(212) 581-4177
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Puttanesca - New York, NY
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I took my family (8 of us) to Puttanesca for brunch on Mother's day and had no reservations. The place was very busy, as usual I learned, and I was afraid of not beeing able to ge...

Worst

This place is ok not horrible but not great. I heard about this place from a friend who gave it a little better of a review which made me want to give it a try. All around I say t...

Well I never 11/9/2003

See, I usually don't pay much attention when people say the waitstaff are obnoxious and whatnot, but this time they are right. The food here, undeniably, is amazing for the west side. The goat cheese and sun dried tomato ravioli is great, the bread may be a little weak, but the calamari is nice. However, the people working at this restaurant seem to hate themselves and the diners as well. I asked for a coke, like a soda, and it took my waitress five minutes to understand what the hell I was talking about. She was actually angry with me or something, I never said anything to her, I said please and stuff, but she was off the bat completely rude. Same thing with the other people that brought me stuff. Great food, but try to ignore the people working there, because they are going to ignore you. Pros: Food Cons: Staff more
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Worse than Burger King 6/13/2003

WIthout doubt, the worst service I have ever experienced. Our waitress had no clue about the menu and (after we had ordered a bottle of wine) told us the kitchen was closing and stood guard until we ordered. Our tepid appetizers arrived faster than a Big Mac and our main course before we had half finished our apps. Then the staff began to drag tables around the floor, slam the shutters next to our window and place every chair on the tables around us. Then followed a long staring match by the entire staff (who had largely changed from their uniforms) until one employee apologized for the 'rushed' treatment. The manager refused to speak to us and, needless to say, we were not offered dessert or coffee, just the bill. A terrible restaurant - go anywhere else. Pros: Zero Cons: terrible service, rude staff, cold food more
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Great 5/3/2003

Simple but great decor, good and inexpensive food, pretty friendly staff! Pros: Inexpensive more
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Beat of a different drum 3/30/2003

Puttanesca is one of the best italian retaurants in nyc. We have been eating i n nyc for 49 yrs and finding this food and service is like a gift. Most restaurants in nyc are just ok and expensive. But Puttanesca has food that is so good you can;t stop thinking about when your going back. The prices are so inexpensive I wonder how they make money. The ambience is like sitting in a painting of beauty, such artistic design like a David Hockney painting. The service is so polite. Very noisy because it is so crowded. But you get use to the crowds because your having so much fun. I strongly urge reservations. So hurry you wont be sorry. Try the blk fettucine with the lobster or the cioppino.You will love it. more
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awful 3/20/2003

I never write reviews, but I consider this one to be a public-service. The host was rude. Yes, there are many waiters per customer, but what does it matter when they give you attitude every time you ask for something? The fresh mozzerella appetizer had to be the runniest mozz I have ever had, and the accompanying tomato was so over-salted I could barely eat it. I ordered the pepper-encrusted tuna. He said they didn't have tuna, so I ordered the blackened sea bass. I received the tuna. Or should I say slight-tuna-filled-pepper. It was so overseasoned (as was the salad beneath it) that I had to stop halfway through the entree just to blow my nose. To top it all off, this place takes only AmEx, and they snicker when they have to inform you of that fact. Try any of the 3 other Italian places on this corner. Pros: leaving Cons: arrogant staff, bad food, cash? Is this Lugers? more
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What a Pleasant suprise 1/20/2003

Loving Patsy's down the block, but not loving the prices, decided to saunter over to 56th/9th- 3 Italian restaurants at the intersection. Could not believe two were empty (Saturday night at 6:30) Puttanesca was packed. My PO5 was seated promtly (w/o reservation) and treated to an amazing dinner. There is no waiting area, so we had a crowd hovering over our table, this is just testament to how many people want to eat there. Fresh pasta was a little too soft- not unexpected on a weekend evening rush, the standard pasta was perfect. What I liked the most is that the staff listened attentively to what I asked for and my meal was prepared EXACTLY the way I asked, what a treat. My last suprise was the bill, 5people, 4apps, 6entrees(3 specials) +wine and it came out to less than $150!!!! Now I know why the other restaurants were empty. Pros: Food, Location, Service Cons: Crowded, Noisy more
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TONI RESTAURANT 12/21/2002

THIS RESTAURANT BY FAR HAS CHANGED HELL KITCHEN 56 ST. THE FOOD AND SERVICE IS BETTER THEN MOST RESTAURANTS, THE PRICE IS LIKE EATING FOR FREE. THE QUALITY IS FOR THE MOST PART 100 %.THE RESTAURANT DOES GET CROWDED VERY CROWDED ON WEEKENDS BECAUSE IT IS SO WELL KNOWN. Early bird diners will find it to be more relaxed and less noisy, The waiters,managers.owners will give the shirt off there back to make you happy. I know because I dine there many of times maybe 200 times. Im the owner of a mercedes dealership on the west side and these guys always treat me my family and clients with great respect. I would recomend this place as a palce you will love to know and always will return year in and year out with everyone you know. What a find. more
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Horrible!!! 12/20/2002

This was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Do not eat at this restaurant. We did not receive what we ordered, the food was cold, and the manager was extremely rude and arrogant. He did not even know his own menu, nor the prices of his food, and had the audacity to ask what my problem was when the check was wrong. Cons: Everything more
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Great Fare Low Price 12/11/2002

I have visited many of the N ew York City Restaurant Restaurants and have always had a pleasurable experience. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced, (so hard to find in NY) and the wait staff is very attentive and helpful when choosing an entree. I was suprised to read the disfavorable review left about Puttanesca. I highly reccomend visiting and seeing for yourself! Pros: Cozy Atmosphere, Friendly Management more
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Cramped and disappointing 12/9/2002

If there were no seats at any other location in midtown, then this will do as a last resort. Don't be fooled by the crowded dining room. The room is filled with out-of-towners who would likely not return. The man alleging to be the owner couldn't be more rude or disinterested in your dining experience. Save yourself the frustration and dine across the street! more
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service with a flare 10/6/2002

puttanesca has great service with such flare and all the waiters are so happy your there. not to say the food is just wonderful,you must try puttanesca for its a great find. more
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Great 9/28/2002

This is an absolutely great restaurant! The service is outstanding. Not only did I have one waiter but it was like I had four. Anything we needed they were right there for you. The food was wonderful and the desserts are even better. Highly recommended and will return!!! Pros: Service, Food, Prices more
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mangia bene 6/5/2002

this puttanesca deserves awards to be able to make the food and service with these prices is a miracle. Don;t forget the beautiful room they designed.you feel like you in a very expensive restaurant until you get the bill.The food taste so good i can;t wait to starve myself so i can return to eat more of there fantastic pastas try the cioopino. Pros: great service, best value, beautiful room Cons: noisy, very busy more
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memorial day surprise 5/31/2002

well we chose puttanesca just walking down the street,after seeing the boats. What a great surprise perfect pasta and fun time. Try the clams with pasta it tatse perfect.Next time we come to the city we will return and we will tell our friends. more
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Yummy and rich 5/14/2002

Puttanesca has a great price-to-gourmet ratio. The patio atmosphere is cozy and verdent, good for a date. Pastas and their sauces are rich. The gnocchi was especially good. The waiters are good but they seem overtaxed most times I've been there. Pros: comfy, flavorful Cons: understaffed more
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  • The Scene
    Brick and bright-orange painted walls, tall windows and ceilings lend a courtyard feel to the busy dining room. Patrons are a mix of pre-theater and local regulars whose...

  • 8/14/2003 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
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