Sue S.
11/23/2025
This place really deserves better than 3 1/2 stars. It a classic New York Italian that's been around for a while and continues to attract a solid crowd every evening, particularly when anything is...
Il Violino
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180 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation. The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu. In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.
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3.5371 reviews
Bob A.
11/1/2025
This place has a nice old-school Italian feel, the kind that makes you want to settle in for a long meal. The cappuccino was excellent and easily the best part of the visit, rich and smooth with...
Kim G.
12/3/2025
Il Violino consistently delivers on exceptional service, delicious cuisine and an atmosphere that makes you feel instantly delighted. Combining old world charm with a relaxed charm, the staff...
Julie D.
1/3/2025
Took my friend to all my favorite spots at Central Park. We walked so much, we got a little hungry. I was craving Italian so we walked over to Gaga's spot, but it was close. My plan b was to...
Rachel Z.
3/11/2025
It started out as a disastrous evening. My family was going out for a birthday dinner and the restaurant we booked lost our reservation and was booked for the night. We had to find another...
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