Lobster linguine and a full menu of great wines. It is over shadowed by the restaurants nearby but the price, taste, service, atmosphere, great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nico C
Wonderful little Italian cucina in SoHo. Very quaint and romantic.Vegetarian options: Just spaghetti and the ravioli.Kid-friendliness: I went with my 12 year old and he loved it.
I have visited this restaurant several times and it has consistently been a great place with a pleasant atmosphere. They offer a wonderful selection of quality wines to suit every taste and budget.I really enjoyed fried mozzarella and mussels. For pasta, Orecchiette and Carbonara are my favourites. The Tartufo is also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella in Carozza, Spaghetti Carbonara
Daria Ivanova
I recently went to the Italian restaurant Altesi in Soho and it was a real treat.The place has a really cool interior with warm colors and a soft light that creates a great atmosphere.The service was top-notch too.We had an antipasto and then an amazing pizza on a thin crust. My favorite dish was the polpo and altesi antipasto with lobster! My husband had lasagna and loved it. The desserts were delicious too, with a nice tiramisu at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Octopus, Lasagna
giorgia serantoni
Lovely restaurant of the highest standard with dishes cooked to perfection. Prices in line with the quality served, wide choice of cocktails and wine list with a large selection of well-selected bottles. Staff with perfect service. Clean place with great background music. I will definitely be back!
Food and staff was amazing! Definitely recommend their octopus it was very nice and tender and their orecchiette with sausage and broccoli is a must try reminds me of my time in Italy.
Cheraton Matousek
Great place to grab a drink and bite to eat. Very friendly staff and looking forward to stopping here next time we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Romana
Maria Abreu
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Altesi Downtown after winning a giveaway, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming, and the staff was incredibly welcoming. As for the food, every dish we tried was a culinary masterpiece. The pulpo and calamari appetizers were perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. For our entrees, we indulged in the lasagna and linguini, both of which were incredibly satisfying and expertly prepared. However, the highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the creamy tiramisu dessert - it was so delicious that I'm already craving it again. Overall, Altesi Downtown exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in the city.
Great service and many choices. Chef paid attention to details from appetizers to desserts they were all so creative The shrimp orzo was delicious , short rib entree was tender and melted in my mouth. The coffee tartufo for dessert was so good ! Servers were very attentive and friendly too! Will come back and highly recommend !!
Chuck
Had a nice time and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was OK - some very good (calamari) and some was more C-. I wouldn't go there looking for great cocktails or exceptional food but if you are in the area it will do.
A great place! Wonderful menu, fabulous staff, and an ambiance that allows you to actually talk and hear one another!
Missy K.
Our lunch experience at Altesi Downtown was nothing short of great. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were captivated by the holiday decor creating a festive and inviting atmosphere. The extensive menu offered a ton of tempting options and the attentive and friendly service added an extra layer of enjoyment to our dining experience. Our selections included the Mozzarella in Carroza and Caesar salad followed which were both refreshing and delicious apps before the main courses. We ordered the pollo pizza which was very thin and had a perfectly crisp crust. The mushroom ravioli was our favorite dish - it was rich and indulgent. They not only charmed us with its holiday ambiance and diverse menu but also left an indelible mark with exceptional dishes. A truly memorable dining experience that will undoubtedly have us returning!
Debbie
Food is great! Music and atmosphere is great overall a great place to eat! Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Lasagna, Calamari, Ravioli
Bonnie Silipigni-Eudy
This was our first visit to SoHo. The food is authentic Italian and the service is wonderful. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brooklyn Foodie
I had a company holiday dinner here and my team was very excited to come here after hearing great things about it.Location: the location is great and right on Spring street off the E train. If you get out on the Spring street exit the restaurant is across the street.Atmosphere: we had our holiday dinner on Tuesday and aside from 2-3 other customers we were the only ones there. Our table seated about 12 people.Food and drinks: We ordered a few drinks and they had virgin drinks/alcoholic drinks but plenty to choose from. They were pretty good.For appetizers we ordered Polpo which was the grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, olives and red onions. This was delicious and the olives and capers added so much flavor to the dish. We also ordered Carciofi alla Giudia which is artichoke hearts with parsley sauce and this is a MUST have. All of my coworkers really liked this.For mains I ordered the Branzino and the serving was pretty small. I’m not a big eater but even for me this on the smaller size. It was also on the sweeter size and I thought it lacked a little flavor.My husband also came and he ordered the dry aged angus steak. He asked medium rare and they brought it out well done so he wasn’t too thrilled with it.We order dessert and I got three chocolate mousse which was incredible.My coworkers thought their food was just ok.Since it was a holiday dinner we did have fun and enjoyed our time there but if I came here on a date and the food wasn’t as expected I wouldn’t be too happy.
Lobster linguine and a full menu of great wines. It is over shadowed by the restaurants nearby but the price, taste, service, atmosphere, great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful little Italian cucina in SoHo. Very quaint and romantic.Vegetarian options: Just spaghetti and the ravioli.Kid-friendliness: I went with my 12 year old and he loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Appetizer, Spaghetti Carbonara
I have visited this restaurant several times and it has consistently been a great place with a pleasant atmosphere. They offer a wonderful selection of quality wines to suit every taste and budget.I really enjoyed fried mozzarella and mussels. For pasta, Orecchiette and Carbonara are my favourites. The Tartufo is also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella in Carozza, Spaghetti Carbonara
I recently went to the Italian restaurant Altesi in Soho and it was a real treat.The place has a really cool interior with warm colors and a soft light that creates a great atmosphere.The service was top-notch too.We had an antipasto and then an amazing pizza on a thin crust. My favorite dish was the polpo and altesi antipasto with lobster! My husband had lasagna and loved it. The desserts were delicious too, with a nice tiramisu at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Octopus, Lasagna
Lovely restaurant of the highest standard with dishes cooked to perfection. Prices in line with the quality served, wide choice of cocktails and wine list with a large selection of well-selected bottles. Staff with perfect service. Clean place with great background music. I will definitely be back!
Food and staff was amazing! Definitely recommend their octopus it was very nice and tender and their orecchiette with sausage and broccoli is a must try reminds me of my time in Italy.
Great place to grab a drink and bite to eat. Very friendly staff and looking forward to stopping here next time we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Romana
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Altesi Downtown after winning a giveaway, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming, and the staff was incredibly welcoming. As for the food, every dish we tried was a culinary masterpiece. The pulpo and calamari appetizers were perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. For our entrees, we indulged in the lasagna and linguini, both of which were incredibly satisfying and expertly prepared. However, the highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the creamy tiramisu dessert - it was so delicious that I'm already craving it again. Overall, Altesi Downtown exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Octopus, Lasagna, Calamari
Great service and many choices. Chef paid attention to details from appetizers to desserts they were all so creative The shrimp orzo was delicious , short rib entree was tender and melted in my mouth. The coffee tartufo for dessert was so good ! Servers were very attentive and friendly too! Will come back and highly recommend !!
Had a nice time and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was OK - some very good (calamari) and some was more C-. I wouldn't go there looking for great cocktails or exceptional food but if you are in the area it will do.
Restaurantji Recommends
A great place! Wonderful menu, fabulous staff, and an ambiance that allows you to actually talk and hear one another!
Our lunch experience at Altesi Downtown was nothing short of great. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were captivated by the holiday decor creating a festive and inviting atmosphere. The extensive menu offered a ton of tempting options and the attentive and friendly service added an extra layer of enjoyment to our dining experience. Our selections included the Mozzarella in Carroza and Caesar salad followed which were both refreshing and delicious apps before the main courses. We ordered the pollo pizza which was very thin and had a perfectly crisp crust. The mushroom ravioli was our favorite dish - it was rich and indulgent. They not only charmed us with its holiday ambiance and diverse menu but also left an indelible mark with exceptional dishes. A truly memorable dining experience that will undoubtedly have us returning!
Food is great! Music and atmosphere is great overall a great place to eat! Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Lasagna, Calamari, Ravioli
This was our first visit to SoHo. The food is authentic Italian and the service is wonderful. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a company holiday dinner here and my team was very excited to come here after hearing great things about it.Location: the location is great and right on Spring street off the E train. If you get out on the Spring street exit the restaurant is across the street.Atmosphere: we had our holiday dinner on Tuesday and aside from 2-3 other customers we were the only ones there. Our table seated about 12 people.Food and drinks: We ordered a few drinks and they had virgin drinks/alcoholic drinks but plenty to choose from. They were pretty good.For appetizers we ordered Polpo which was the grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, olives and red onions. This was delicious and the olives and capers added so much flavor to the dish. We also ordered Carciofi alla Giudia which is artichoke hearts with parsley sauce and this is a MUST have. All of my coworkers really liked this.For mains I ordered the Branzino and the serving was pretty small. I’m not a big eater but even for me this on the smaller size. It was also on the sweeter size and I thought it lacked a little flavor.My husband also came and he ordered the dry aged angus steak. He asked medium rare and they brought it out well done so he wasn’t too thrilled with it.We order dessert and I got three chocolate mousse which was incredible.My coworkers thought their food was just ok.Since it was a holiday dinner we did have fun and enjoyed our time there but if I came here on a date and the food wasn’t as expected I wouldn’t be too happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Polpettine