Montebello Ristorante Italiano

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120 E 56th St (at Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 753-1447
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My husband and I went into NYC overnight to see Jersey Boys (GREAT show!). Checked this website for a good local Italian Restaurant. Having one parent from Northern Italy and one...

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Editorial review from Citysearch 11/16/2013

Excellent food, wine, and service. The staff was gracious and the service wonderful. The most important the FOOD was delicious! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. more
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Outstanding! 2/15/2009

My husband and I went into NYC overnight to see Jersey Boys (GREAT show!). Checked this website for a good local Italian Restaurant. Having one parent from Northern Italy and one from Southern Italy, I am used to REALLY good Italian food! This often makes it difficult to dine out. I read the reviews, checked out the menu, and thought we'd give it a try. Pros: LOVED THE DECOR, THE SERVICE, AND THE FOOD!!!! Cons: Can't think of ONE! more
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What a treat! 2/6/2009

I normally don?t leave reviews but I felt like I just had to for this restaurant. I have grown up in the restaurant business (my family has a Northern Italian restaurant in NYC for over 25 years) so I understand the importance of reviews and how you have to take them with a grain of salt. There are just some people that you can?t make happy; there are people who get so angry at the smallest things that no matter what you do to try and correct it they will leave a nasty review and you have others that give their honest opinion. I am going for just giving my honest opinion?. Pros: Exceptional Food, Wonderful Service, Great Atmosphere Cons: ZERO more
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Very good, very expensive 11/25/2008

Montebello is that not so rare Italian restaurant in the heart of midtown that offers up delicious meals, perfect in every detail, in an ambiance of power. Try to get someone else to pay for your meal here as the tab will be very high. Nevertheless, it is a very New York experience and apart from the excellent food, you will probably see famous dignitaries and celebrities. Recommended! more
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Fantastic Place... 11/6/2008

Montebello is lovely. I'm scared to know what the bill was but I figure my ignorance is a good thing. I have a strong suspicion it was one of the more expensive dinners I've been on. I had the Agnello . It was succulent and wonderful. Dessert was fabulous too. Probably one of the best meals I've had ever. In short, my impression was: a truly a fantastic place.This place is great for: romantic dinner, place to impress anyone, business dinner. Pros: service,food,ambiance Cons: pricey more
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Attentive service 4/6/2008

My manager took our team here for dinner last month. The staff was gracious and the service wonderful. We started with anti pasto for the table to share. I ordered the chicken special. Food was delicious too! A bit disappointed with the tiramisu though. Pros: attentive service, good food Cons: a bit pricey more
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Topped my list for Restaurant Week! 2/7/2008

I came here last Friday for restaurant week with five of my friends. This was probably my favorite out of all the places we were able to experience. I thought the wait staff was very attentive and polite. We of course had the prefix menu and they offered a much larger selection than most restaurants. It was nice to see. We felt that they wanted us to have an opportunity to taste more than just a plain pasta or chicken. The food was amazing. I had the eggplant appetizer and veal scaloppini which was phenomenal. You can tell they don't skimp on quality. Although it was very busy, not once did I feel rushed or ignored. They set a really fine example of how a restaurant should operate and treat their customers during restaurant week. I've already made reservations for next weekend! Pros: Food,Service Cons: No complaints! more
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Nice place 9/6/2007

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and I had a fabulous time. What caught our attention to this restaurant was the video this site has posted. I thought it was so cute and it would really seem like a great place to visit and it truly was. We had some great wine and excellent food. I felt the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. The waiters were very nice and made some great recommendations. Working in the city I tend to eat out a lot and this is by far one of my favorite restaurants. Pros: Ambience, food, service, dessert to die for! Cons: No complaints here! more
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Excellent food, wine, and service!! 3/19/2007

I recently came to NY for business and the hotel I was staying at recommend Montebello. The food and service was excellent. The environment was very nice as well. It's a great place for a date and I highly recommend it. more
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Excellent food! 3/13/2007

What a great restaurant! We were recommended to this restaurant recently and were not dissapointed! The food is absolutely amazing. My husband had an excellent lamb dish in ragu sauce and I had the most delicious monkfish. Try the tiramisu, it is the best I have ever had. The decor is cozy and great for any occaison. The service is excellent and very attentive. If you like wine, they have an unbeatable list. The food was so good we still talk about it and plan to go back very soon! more
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Service was sloppy. 2/1/2007

Went there during restaurant week for lunch with a business collegue. It's a good business lunch scene; alot of high powered suit types. They checked our coats and we were seated promptly. We ordered gnocchi and Buttuta di Pollo (Paillard of chicken with diced tomato and basil). We were happy with our choices as the food was very good. But I quite disappointed with the service. It took over 10 minutes for us to even get menus. Then I had to ask them for the pre-fix menu. I got a look from the waiter like it was a hassle. The whole time it was hard to flag down a waiter when we needed something; it was never the same person. Service was sloppy. A fly was buzzing around the restaurant in the dead of winter. The place is good but not great. more
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Fabulous food, service, decor 11/13/2006

Dined here on a Saturday evening. Had the Parmisian Crusted chicken - it melted off the knive it was so good.... Staff made you feel very welcome and the decor is pleasing to the eye. Nice treat for a birthday dinner or special occasion. more
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One of my best New York dining experiences... 8/24/2006

While visiting New York City, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon Montebello Ristorante Italiano completely by accident. It turned out to be the most amazing dining experience. Pros: heavenly food, great wines, excellent service more
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Romantic evening 2/21/2006

My husband and I enjoy Montebello restaurant very much. Everytime we get a chance we go there! The food is excellent and the waitstaff is great too! Pros: amazing food, privacy, great wine selection Cons: none more
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Great experience 2/6/2006

I just recently had a business lunch at Montebello and it was a great experience. They were able to accomodate us with a private room and it was really very pleasent. The waitstaff was friendly and polite and the food was absolute perfection. The best i've ever had! I highly reccomend it to anyone who needs a private meeting or party. Pros: fantastic food, excellent dessert, great place more
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A fantastic dining exprience! 1/4/2006

I recently had a business meeting at Montebello and i can't tell you of a place more suitable for such an event. Everything was perfect from the food, wine and to the service. Great place for parties! Pros: Excellent food, Fantastic wine list, The best tiramisu more
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The food and service were great. 12/27/2005

My wife and I eat at Montebello's the first night of our weekend in the city. We arrived Friday evening and made it to the restaurant around 9 PM. The food and service were both great. We had a buffalo mozzarella and tomato appetizer and the eggplant parmesan. The mozzarella cheese was delicious the way it had tasted on our trip to Italy. My wife both enjoyed our main courses and a bottle of wine and the service was excellent. The prices were pretty reasonable too. Pros: Food, Service, Not Crowded Cons: none more
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Pleasant dining 10/20/2005

We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is great and service attentive. Would recommend it anytime we are in the area. Pros: early dining easy, service, food more
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awesome place 8/8/2005

What a relaxing and enjoyable place. The food is just so good, the waiters are so attentive and the atmosphere is simple and relaxing. They also have a great wine list. I cant wait to go back. more
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AMAZING 6/15/2005

All I can say it that it is amazing. You are missing out if you don't go! more
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Upper East Side favorite featuring Antipastis, salads, fresh homemade pastas and handmade breads! Pre-Fixe Lunch $25, Dinner $35

Owner Message

  • Montebello is an Italian restaurant with a sophisticated flare for a business lunch or a date at eight.

    Located at the heart of Midtown, Montebello buzzes with excitement as a business lunch spot with high-powered patrons such as Mayor Bloomberg, Donald Trump, George Steinbrenner and Barbara Walters.

    According to Where Magazine, "Montebello is the most romantic of romantic rendezvous." Celebrities such as Kate Moss, Ron Howard and Michael Richards enjoy the beautiful private banquettes and soothing atmosphere of this elegant, unpretentious space.

    Montebello provides a dining experience virtually unrivalled in the city. Montebello has received a 5 star rating from the American Academy of Hospitality an Elite Dining Award in recognition of excellence in dining.

Editorial

  • Antipasti, salad, fresh and dried pastas and handmade breads are on the menu at this Upper East Side restaurant; catering available.

  • 8/11/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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