Trattoria Dopo Teatro

But that doesn't mean it's good. It's okay, and not too pricey. One of those places that, given the competition among Italian places in NYC, would probably not suvive if it were not in Times Square Theatre District. Went there with another couple and tried each the four different pasta dishes. None bad, one quite good, two fair. I agree that their bread is pretty sad, as pointed out by another reviewer. more

Went here with my wife pre-theatre. We had an excellent meal. I had a pasta dish and my wife enjoyed some seafood. Nice wine list from what I remember and the service was very good as well. I also liked the indoor garden-like atmosphere downstairs. Pros: Pasta, Seafood, Service, Indoor Garden more

We are native NYers who don't usually eat in ""touristy"" Times Square but we just about ""fell"" into this place because we had out of town guests who parked at the garage across the street. we were thinking about where to eat and there it was. So we stepped in. I ordered the spaghetti with clams and my husband had open lobster ravioli. Our guests had the rigatoni bologonese and the pesto dish. Everyone liked their dishes. Mine could have used a bit more garlic and flavor. It was good but not REALLY good. Pros: pretty good food, nice atmosphere, could be better if they spread out the tables Cons: the bread is terrible, the food could use more flavor more

I cannot believe how poorly the owner and staff treat their customers. The food is OK, but they seem out of many menu items. We go to many neighborhood restaurants in the area, and will never be back to this one after seeing the behavior of the owner. There are many better choices nearby. more

We were going to the theater and decided to try this place. The food was really deliciuos and served in a profesional timely fashion. We were a group of 8, so things could have gone wrong, but everything was really great. All of our appetizers were great, all came on time and were served to the right person without tossing the plates around. Our server was very attentive. We had some great salads, one my friend had was with prociutto, served in a big glass bowl, very nice presentation. I had this unusual salad with marinated bread, Tuscan style called Panzonella.... It was amazing!!! We all were happy about the appetizers and than the main courses blew us away. I had increadible pasta, tossed with sea food and arugula, different, but delicious. Couple of people had a steak, fish, tilapia that they raved about. Well to top it all off, we had triramisu to die for.... We had a wonderful time. They got us out just in time for the theater without rushing us out. Really amazing experience, especially with a large party. Highly recomended. Pros: Food and service more

Appetizer (salmon/ricotta crepe) was salty but otherwise tasty. That is the only positive thing I can say about the meal. Not one person liked their main course, and several people left the table hungry rather than finish their meals. One of the glasses of wine we got tasted like the bottle had been open for a few days. Even the bread they gave us was tasteless and bordering on stale. The service wasn't any better than the food. We were asked how everything was before people really had a chance to taste their dishes, and then we were left trying to flag someone down to for some cheese (to mask the taste of the food) and more water for most of the meal. We were sitting in a corner, yes, but that's no excuse. Never going there again. Never letting anyone I know go there. STAY AWAY Pros: I guess the location is convenient if you're in midtown... Cons: Food, service, value (price vs. portion size) more

My wife and I went for our anniversary recently before an 8pm show. Reservation was at 6pm and were seated promptly. It wasn't really romantic in the sense if you're looking for a quiet or intimate setting. However, the tables are far apart from each other (unlike other restaurants) and the garden downstairs where we sat was really nice. Service was good and quick without being pushy (appetizers came out in less than 5 minutes) with everything finished with bill at around 1 hour. We could've stayed longer if needed as it didn't seem like we were being rushed out of the place. My lamb shank was excellent! Very flavorful in a large portion. My wife had a lobster pasta which was also excellent. We were both satisfied with our experience and would definitely go back. Again, I wouldn't describe it as quiet or intimate setting but was still enjoyable dining in the garden area downstairs for our anniversary. Pros: Experience was enjoyable Cons: too noisy if looking for quiet romantic setting more

I've been to Dopo Teatro several times and have had an excellent experience on every visit. The pastas are fresh and the various meats and seafood dishes are delicious. They have a great wine list as well. The service is always attentive without being overbearing. Oh yeah, the ambiance is very nice. I especially like the indoor garden-style room downstairs. Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance more

This place is not a place to have a enjoyable dinner.I was there last friday with my friends and i didn't like it at all. more

I received a gift certificate for this restaurant, so we decided to check it out. We were seated on the lower level, up against the stairs. It was crowded, the tables are very close together, and it was quite noisy. We were sat right next to a big party- not romantic at all. The food and drinks were okay, a bit over priced, but what isn't in New York??! The customer service was great and much appreciated, but the environment was a let-down. more

After 12 years and 3 kids my wife and I are trying to add more ""us time"" to our marriage. We had tickets for the theater on a Wednesday and picked this place based on reviews. We had a 6pm seating but got there and 5:45 and were sat right away. We had a very romantic table in the Garden room next to the waterfall. We are not big wine drinkers but both had a glass, nothing expensive, to help set the mood. We both had tortelini soup, and split 2 appetizers. My wife had filet mignon with zuccini and gorgonzola on top. It was very tasty. I had steak over arugala with thinly sliced parmasean cheese on it. It was mouth watering. We both had the chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream and it was incredible. The portions were big enough to fill you without being too big you have to take a doggy bag to the theater or throw it out. The service was polite and fast enough to get us to the show within 2 hours. Well worth the trip if you need a nice romantic night out without the kids it is perfect and not too expensive unless you want big time wine which is there if want it. If you do go and take the kids the pizza at the next table looked very good as well. Pros: Ambiance Cons: Very intimidating wine list more

We love returning here before theater. It is a nice place serving amazing pizza. Love it. The service has been consistantly great and we love the garden downstrais. The homemade desserts are great too. more

I took my girlfriend here for what I hoped would be a romantic dinner in the theater district. I was disappointed to find that the restaurant was extremely noisy and crowded; not at all what I expected. The decorations, which look charming on the website, appear tacky and nearly gaudy in person. Pros: Good location, Large wine list Cons: Noisy, Mediocre service, Not Romantic! more

We had theater tickets, so we made a reservation for dinner before the theater. Since our show was canceled, we decided to go out to dinner anyway to check out the restaurant for future reference. It was great. The fusilli pasta was delicious. My husband had the rigotoni which was equally great, we had a bottle of great Vermentino and really good tiramisu for desert. Well, when the theaters go back to business we will definitely be back. Great experience. Pros: Great pasta, nice wine list more

My boyfriend and I both love wine. We came to this restaurant because of its great wine list and we were not disappointed. They have an amazing selection and great wine collection with some of the best vintages, really worth looking into. The food was great. The ossobuco complemented our Barolo perfectly. The service was really great too. THey offered to decant the wine, which is great during the pre-theater time. We were incredibly impressed. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and professional; he offered some great advice. We had a great time. We just found our new pre-theater destination and the prices were very reasonable. Pros: Great service, food, outstanding wine list more

I met girlfriends at this place on Thursday, September 29, 2007. I had heard that the food was good from 2 friends. The prix fixe menu is $22.50 but a glass of wine (which was a brand that sells for $6.99 in the liquor store), was $10 a glass. The lasagna was advertised as having bechamel sauce, which it did not (it was fairly flavorless) and the dessert that was on the menu, fruit tart, was sold out and substituted with lemon sorbet (a big disappointment). Our waiter spilled a glass of red wine all onver my skirt and blouse and proceeded to charge me for the wine. When I inquired as to being reimbursed for my cleaning bill, he said, ""We don't do that here"" and offered the table an after dinner drink. Needless to say, I will not be returning to this establishment. more

As a resident of New York for many years, I have always thought it best to avoid the Theatre District for dining options. Even when attending a show I usually dine further downtown to avoid crowds and the ridiculous overpriced cuisine that is common in that area. That being the case, Trattoria Dopo Teatro was a welcome surprise. It was recommended to me by a friend who promised that I wouldn't be disappointed and she was definitely right! The waiters were extremely friendly (one even sang a spirited ""Happy Birthday"" to my fiancee at the end of our meal, complete with candle!), the service was quick, and the food was delicious. For main courses, I had a creamy and filling seafood risotto which was one of the specials of the day, and my fiancee had a pasta with wild boar (his first time trying it!) that was delectable. The staff was courteous and considerate, the wine list was HUGE, and when the check came I was pleased to see that it was a fraction of the price we would have expected to pay for food of this quality and in this location. You would be hard pressed to find a better deal in this area. Needless to say, I have since been recommending it to others, and we will be returning. I don't typically write restaurant reviews, but this place is a great find, particularly for theatre-goers. more

Not good food..........bread was stale, wine is hugely expensive......the menu didn't even offer veal..... Pros: Maybe if you like pizza & raviolis..........you'd like it Cons: Not true ""Italian""......they don't know what their doing in there. more

We just stumbled upon this place, while looking for a different Italian place that is not there any more on our way to the theater. It was Friday night, pre-theater and we obviously did not have reservations and it was 7 of us, well let us just say, I was not very optimistic about finding a good place under the circumstances. Boy was I wrong. We saw some people leaving and we asked them how was the food, they said it was amazing, but it looked pretty crowded, we figured, we'd give it a try. I walked up to the hostess and asked, she was so sweet, she said she would try working something out if we waited few minutes at the bar. Literally a few minutes later she came back and graciously asked us if we would't mind sitting in the secret garden. And so we went down the steps to the garden. It's a very pretty room with fresco tiles that looks like a courtyard, more than a garden, but we sat at a table covered with the Italian fresco tiles and ordered. Our waiter was very nice and helped us with the menu. My fettucine pasta was truly amazing. My kids had pizza that they are still talking about. My husband loved his rib-eye steak. My friends had the ragotoni Siciliana with eggplant and tomato sauce (I tasted a little,) which we have to come back for.... Just great and to think we just walked in and got lucky. Well I'm passing on the luck, see for yourself. Pros: Great authentic Italian food, location, service more

We have discovered this restaurant about a year ago through a business function held at the lower level. My co-workers and I liked the food served at the event so much, we came back for lunch to try different dishes from the menu. Now we all adore the restaurant and call it ""our hidden gem."" Great, authentic Italian food is hard to come by in the theater district, this is an exception. I have brought so many friends to the restaurant and everyone is always satisfied with the food, even my friend from Italy was impressed with the pizza and the pasta. I highly recommend the pasta dishes, all of them are great and the ossobuco is truly exceptional. Always better to avoid the pre-theater crowds, but if you are going to the theater this is the best place around. We just went pre theater yesterday with a group of ten and everything was so terrific as always. High praises. Pros: Great, authentic food and friendly, attentive service Cons: Gets crowded pre-theater more