Aria, New York, New York, Italian Restaurant Details

Food:

Good wines, great upbeat ambiance, and superb pasta. Not sure about the Salumi though: my speck wasn't really speck, some slices were a little dry and it was garnished with olives (fine) and balsamico (not fine: you shouldn't need to add a dressing to Salumi). Overall I'd still give it 4 stars.

Food:

Really good food and service

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AWESOME AWESOME! Visiting from out of town, this is the place you want to be at! Best food in Nyc. And affordable! Food is out of this world. We came here twice during our stay in Nyc. Lobster Risotto, Pasta, Seafood yummm

Food:

I may be biased because my friend is friends with all of the waitstaff here and they treat us extra special, but this place is fabulous. They have buratta that is to die for and great pasta dishes and wines to pair with. It is a cosy little place and the outside is adorned with twinkly little lights, making it a great date spot in the village.

Food:

I don't think I can say enough about this place. I have been here twice now, and both times were fantastic. The only reason it does not get 5 stars is because it can be a little unorganized in their seating process. They do not take reservations for small groups, and will leave an entire table open while they wait for a reservation that isnt supposed to come for another hour.

However, their food and atmosphere makes up for that! Aria has a great menu of Italian dishes and a greats selection of wine. The ambiance is cozy with a definite Italian flare. There is one large communal table and a few smaller tables. There is also a bar that runs the length of this small restaurant that is also a great choice to sit at. The waiters all know the menu very well and can make educated suggestions about both the food and the wine.

From the moment you walk past the charming Christmas lights that decorate the outside of this west village gem, and through the doors, you feel like you have just entered a special place.

The last time I was there, my friends and I ordered wine, a cheese and meat charcuterie option, a beet salad with goat cheese and a phenomenal small plate that was some type of eggplant with ricotta and marinara sauce. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine was a terrific option to go with the meal.

I really can't speak highly enough about this place, and I am looking forward to going back and working my way through their menu.