John Markowitz
We have been coming here for decades, because Gennaro serves hands down the best Italian food on the Upper West Side. We tell people we practically live here, coming at least once a week. The owner and staff are gracious and friendly, the delicious Southern Italian menu — wonderful pastas, meats, and fish — is augmented by daily specials (including the occasional rabbit and goat), the wine list is extensive, reasonably priced, and excellent. The atmosphere is informal, with a neighborly neighborhood feel.
You should know in advance that Gennaro accepts neither reservations or credit cards. Don’t let that stop you from having a marvelous evening here.
… moreJe Vazquez
The service was okay it. The calamari was really good, it was my first time trying it grilled. it’s definitely different but in a good way. And the bolognese was really good as well.
… moreBarry Gragg
The Grilled octopus salad appetizer was amazing delicious and portions generous. (I had eaten most of it before I thought to take a photo)
Many of the specials included in various types of fish.
Once again, the waiter was indifferent and bitchy. He brought the wrong bottle of wine and when I pointed that out he told me it was the one that I ordered and uncorked it and plopped it down on our table.
… moreAggie Waggie
We come here whenever we come to NYC because the food and ambiance are amazing! Just remember this place isn’t open on Tuesdays. You really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu but especially the tart with potatoes, beets, goat cheese and arugula is incredible, and the spaghetti alla chitarra is amazing. One time they had a beet ravioli as a special and that was fantastic too. And their burrata is also amazing. There’s really nothing bad to say about this place; you won’t be disappointed.
… moreMatt Torres
I cant rave about this place enough, the food is delicious and comforting, i believe everything is made in house. They have a large menu and so much to choose from. The grilled calamari was tender and delicious and the oxtail ragu from their specialty menu was rich and flavorful
… moreJorge Melendez
I loved this place the food was amazing and the wine selection is always amazing. I’ve been coming here for years. But this time I was very disappointed, I ordered my usual stake which is the best I’ve had but this time was the worst I’ve had. The meat was tough and tasteless. The pompano fish seemed to be made at a vapor and also tasteless. The salad was the fig cheese and arugula was delish and so was my wine. For the price I paid I was very disappointed. Remember today to go out for a nice dinner is a luxury. Restaurant need to serve better quality food.
… moreNyah Jones
Such an amazing spot in NYC!
The food is absolutely incredible and everything is made in house. Everything was so fresh and the dishes were unique.
The staff is extremely friendly and attentive!
I highly recommend visiting Gennaro’s when in New York, definitely worth stopping by!
… moreMonique Minott
Ambiance is so warm. The host was welcoming and the services were very fast. Many different wine selections. Overall 10 outta 10.
… morefrancesca giancotti
The waiters tend to rush and pressure you to pick out the menu quickly. My husband and I were looking at the wine list and the waiter was trying to push a particular wine. Too pressured and rushed. The food is delicious and next time we return we will tell the same waiter to please not rush us.
… moreJohn Mitchell
I ordered Chicken Parm with a side of Penne. It came to over $60.00 and was pretty terrible. It looked like a pizza round and thin, the chicken cutlet was very thin and dry. Tha sauce tasted like it came from a can. Very Dissapointed.
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