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Recommended
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner when we came to NY for the day, and we both liked the atmosphere and thought the food was very good- I had the...
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11/12/2007
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nice bargain in the middle of mid-town
Great, tiny restaurant in midtown. Nothing exceptional, but always good quality italian food....
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11/7/2007
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Walked Out
We had never walked out of a restaurant due to poor service until dining here. We were sat by the waiter/host and after about 10 minutes of waiting, w...
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10/1/2007
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If you don't order drinks
As soon as we were seated we were asked if we wanted drinks. When we said no, just some tap water, the waiter suggested that we order a bottle of wate...
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9/19/2007
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Sicilian raised
I grow up on authentic Italian food and been to many great Italian restaurants in this city. Where are the good reviews coming from? You must not live...
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8/17/2007
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A nice lunch....
First time I visited this establishment. Brought a client in for lunch. Very small place, had no reservation and it was quite busy. The waiter/bartend...
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5/7/2007
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Too small portions
While it's a cute restaurant with good service, the portions were extremely small. I ordered from the lunch price fix menu and a friend ordered from t...
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4/12/2007
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This is Italian?
I have worked in this area for years and always passed by this restaurant - so I thought that I would give it a go. What a disappointment this experie...
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3/9/2007
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Definitely got ur $ worth
Nice place, good food, attentive staff. Nice small quiant restaurant. Went there with a friend, had dinner and we each had a glass of wine. Our bill c...
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2/10/2007
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Great dinner
I went with a friend and we had a great time on a Wednesday night. It's hidden in midtown east, but worth a try. We had great food, very attentive sta...
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1/7/2007
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Good Food at a Good Price
A bunch of us went to La Giaconda for a birthday dinner. Our group was about 10 people and although the place is pretty small we didn't feel cramped. ...
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12/21/2006
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Lunch in Midtown
Took a friend to lunch and both of us chose the Prix Fixe for $15. Tried the fresh lentil salad as appetizer, seasoned with a hint of garlic oil and s...
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11/7/2006
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Good Wine List
I was excited to see a great wine list because wine taste best with great food. Unfortunately the food was average. There really wasn't anything to br...
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10/24/2006
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Neighborhood Bistro
We have lived in the neighborhood for many years but just recently came across this small intimate restuarant. We had a great meal. The ochetta with s...
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10/23/2006
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No thanks
I stumbled into this restaurant a few days ago. I'm really not sure about some of the reviews below. This is honestly just a sub-par Italian Restauran...
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8/9/2006
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Great find
Stumbled upon this little gem of a place one night and have since returned. Enjoyed both meals immensely and don't quite get the less favorable review...
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7/29/2006
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Italian bijou
This hidden bijou of an Italian restaurant in the heart of Midtown is becoming my favorite spot. The atmosphere is quite inviting and food is superb. ...
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10/26/2005
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Is this place kiddin?
I think the staff or owners of La Gioconda wrote the good reviews. The bland food made me want to run out and grab a slice around the corner. Honestly...
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9/27/2005
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Not that good
Went to this place because of the good reviews on MenuPages. Food was not that good. Honestly, from apps to dessert this subpar taste of food would ma...
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9/16/2005
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Great food
We were being taken out to lunch and were looking to go to a nicer yet modestly priced place near the office. Someone recommended La Giocanda. The foo...
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8/9/2005
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Wonderful dinner!
Loved this restaurant! You almost miss it even if you are looking for it, it is small! But quaint. Hubby said it was the best lasagne he has ever had,...
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6/8/2005
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Go somewhere else!
Food was alright...but the service was horrible. 1 rude waiter for the entire restaurant. I have never been reprimanded by anyone whose livelihood dep...
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12/29/2004
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Rare but real
We found this pearl accidently and its intimate, quiet personal feel, and top quality make it a repeat each time we are in NYC. You will agree....
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12/26/2004
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Very cozy....
Worth a trip from another part of town, they treat you so nicely here. The grill calamari are a delicious appetizer and the filet mignon with the pota...
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12/26/2004
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Yummy
We past by La Gioconda's one night, popped in, and fell in love with it right away. The food, wine, and service was great! Try the "rack of lamb", and...
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11/18/2004
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Great hideaway place
La Gioconda is a great find! This small, quaint, restaurant is great for 2 - 4 people looking for a quiet atmosphere, reasonable prices, and good food...
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1/31/2004
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small is not the word
Food was great. However, miniscule does not even do this justice. Very loud and cramped. Not good for converstaion and staff was a little upset I didn...
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12/27/2002
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yum
best italian food around for the price. classic italian specialties some with a flare or a little fancier, are served at this romantic midtown italian...
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11/8/2002
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YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!!
La Gioconda is WONDERFUL. I had the broiled snapperREALLY TASTYwith lots of garlic & olives. My girlfriend had the fettuccini alla bolognese, fresh pa...
From
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7/26/2002
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Spectacular food....my broiled red snapper was fabulous. Complimentary bruschetta was excellent as well. The place is small, 6 or 7 tables, and is not...
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6/10/2002
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