Acappella Restaurant, New York, New York, Italian Restaurant Details

Food:

Extremely disappointed that I was unable to taste the delicious food that everyone raved about. My boyfriend booked a reservation for us on Valentine's Day. We arrived 5 minutes early and were told that they were running 30-45 minutes behind. Once we gave our name, they said we could check our coats and have a drink at the bar.

I couldn't tell how they were keeping up with the numerous people that were checking in after we did, nor did I think they had a plan on how they would seat people going forward. It was definitely a scene from a movie as waiters and hostesses alike were scrambling to pass bills around.

We ended up leaving because we couldn't figure out if we would indeed be seated in 30 minutes as there seemed to be no organization behind how they were keeping tracking of people that signed in. We figured if we stayed, we may be rushed as to try to get people in since they were running so far behind.

Terrible experience and I wanted to try this place out.

Food:

Granted it was a Monday but we were the only party at lunch. Deserted. The maitre d' told us about the restaurant's problems with Verizon. For one-third the price you can eat exactly the same fare in Little Italy. Watch out for the bathrooms -- you have to go to a dungeon type basement and risk your life.

Food:

This TriBeCa Italian eatery has always been a lunch favorite. The experience begins with waiters who describe the fare with exquisite expertise that you can almost savor the flavors the dishes they describe. With your first bite, you're immediately transported to Italy. The flavors harmonize and cause your tastebuds wanting more.

Food:

We just had the best dining experience we have enjoyed in 20 years! Acappella is an incredible gem. The meal was impeccable, the service exquisite and ambiance superb. Who would have expected this world class experience from such an understated and simple entrance. Blown away....and going back for seconds tomorrow night! What a wonderful surprise.

Food:

My pasta special was delicious and unique. But my partner's lamb was medium-well when he ordered medium-rare, which I consider a prime offense. I encouraged him to send it back, but we never got the opportunity to do so, and we were there on a coupon, so his rationale was to suck it up. I'm assured that it was tasty anyway. We both loved the trimmings more than the entrees: parmesean scooped out of the rind, fresh crusty bread, wilted greens, spicy fried starches.