Before actually visiting Dante, I had featured them in an article on the low ABV revolution for Drinks International. Dante is a shining example of an industry shift towards lighter aperitivo-style drinking establishments. Inspired by their travels in Italy, the team wanted to promote the European style drinking experience to New Yorkers, accustomed to sipping Old Fashioneds, even before dinner. Original founder Naren Young says that customers often hang out for hours, sipping four of five of Dante’s sessionable drinks like the Garibaldi, Americano, Spritz or lighter versions of the Negroni.Dante is an Italian aperitivo hangout done well. Think Bar Termini but on a larger scale. A staff with positive energy, comforting natural lighting throughout the bar, and skilled and happy bartenders making a better rendition of the Garibaldi than in Italy. I had such a great experience at Dante that I was tempted to visit a second time the following morning before my flight back to Milano.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linh Nguyen
Came for a few rounds of cocktails. Did not disappoint. Mezcalito was fye
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J. T.
Grande!!! Veramente un grande locale. I will come back… try the golden sbagliato! It is truely one of the best I have ever had… we were there on a Friday afternoon. The jazz band underlined everything and made our last day in NYC!!! It was fantastic! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina Ma
Food and drinks absolutely amazing. Friday afternoon they have live music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Shale
Amazing classic bar with fantastic cocktails, food and top of the line service. Santiago was amazing and took the time to curate our experience. Way more than I hoped for. Will make time to come back every time I am in NYC. Exceeded expectations and previous NYC experiences. There’s a reason Dante’s has been around over 100 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Moore
Delightful. Comfortable. Elegant & Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garibaldi
Alex Wiley
Cute spot with a wicked martini menu
Anita Burleson
Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tableside Martini Service
Mike Fedikovich
Dante never lets you down, whether it’s the drinks, food, atmosphere, or simply making the restaurant available.Everyone on the team helps out with patrons, not just one server. It’s a collaborative effort to make sure your visit is memorableSeasonal drink menu is a nice surprise, there are always staples of course which satisfy your palette.Reservations are recommended, but I’ve never see. Someone turned away if they have available tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dhruv Patel
Best espresso martini I’ve ever had. This restaurant stays busy so best to arrive at start of dinner if you’re doing walk-in. The flatbread and pasta were both delicious, but overall I liked Via Carota more than Dante’s. Would come back for drinks.
Before actually visiting Dante, I had featured them in an article on the low ABV revolution for Drinks International. Dante is a shining example of an industry shift towards lighter aperitivo-style drinking establishments. Inspired by their travels in Italy, the team wanted to promote the European style drinking experience to New Yorkers, accustomed to sipping Old Fashioneds, even before dinner. Original founder Naren Young says that customers often hang out for hours, sipping four of five of Dante’s sessionable drinks like the Garibaldi, Americano, Spritz or lighter versions of the Negroni.Dante is an Italian aperitivo hangout done well. Think Bar Termini but on a larger scale. A staff with positive energy, comforting natural lighting throughout the bar, and skilled and happy bartenders making a better rendition of the Garibaldi than in Italy. I had such a great experience at Dante that I was tempted to visit a second time the following morning before my flight back to Milano.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for a few rounds of cocktails. Did not disappoint. Mezcalito was fye
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Grande!!! Veramente un grande locale. I will come back… try the golden sbagliato! It is truely one of the best I have ever had… we were there on a Friday afternoon. The jazz band underlined everything and made our last day in NYC!!! It was fantastic! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and drinks absolutely amazing. Friday afternoon they have live music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing classic bar with fantastic cocktails, food and top of the line service. Santiago was amazing and took the time to curate our experience. Way more than I hoped for. Will make time to come back every time I am in NYC. Exceeded expectations and previous NYC experiences. There’s a reason Dante’s has been around over 100 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful. Comfortable. Elegant & Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garibaldi
Cute spot with a wicked martini menu
Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tableside Martini Service
Dante never lets you down, whether it’s the drinks, food, atmosphere, or simply making the restaurant available.Everyone on the team helps out with patrons, not just one server. It’s a collaborative effort to make sure your visit is memorableSeasonal drink menu is a nice surprise, there are always staples of course which satisfy your palette.Reservations are recommended, but I’ve never see. Someone turned away if they have available tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best espresso martini I’ve ever had. This restaurant stays busy so best to arrive at start of dinner if you’re doing walk-in. The flatbread and pasta were both delicious, but overall I liked Via Carota more than Dante’s. Would come back for drinks.
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A perfect Italian restaurant. Thank you for such a gorgeous meal and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dinner!!! Great staff!!! Amazing atmosphere! So happy to meet Georgia !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the best bar in NYCMaybe the best bar in the world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great neighborhood place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Atmosphere, Italian Combo of Sopressata, Burrata with Sea Salt, Olives, Bianco Flatbread
I have been there 2 years ago where was so nice and delicious but last time at this year the cocktails were not better than previous one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4