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Is with joy that we welcome you to The Rockefeller Townhouses, just across the street form MoMA! Il Gattopardo serves traditional Southern Italian comfort food that has been adapted for the contemporary palate without compromising the authenticity of the cuisine, which became a must to its loyal upscale New Yorker clientele. We are committed to producing top quality Southern Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture, and hospitality, vibrant and passionate. The main dining room has been designed to translate our vision of comfort, modernity, but above all, simplicity, and to keep alive Il Gattopardo’s understated elegance. We look forward to welcoming you to Il Gattopardo!
Refined versions of Italian comfort food served in a renovated townhouse with a garden.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 13-15 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 246-0412
Website: http://ilgattopardonyc.com/
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Il Gattopardo | Southern Italian Restaurant in NYC
Sharing our Southern Italian traditions through food, using only the most authentic ingredients, since 2001. Located in NYC.
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See the menu for Il Gattopardo in NYC. Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, Brunch on weekends. We are available for dine-in, pickup, and delivery!
Seasonal A La Carte Menu | Southern Italian Restaurant in NYC
I Dolci Del Gattopardo · Poached pear on red wine with mascarpone cream · Rum Babá del Re with whipped cream and mixed berries · Pistacchio Bavarese covered with a …
Reviews
kuenga kay
From the moment you step inside, the ambiance captivates—soft, elegant lighting, sophisticated decor, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that immediately sets the tone. Every detail is impeccably curated, from the exquisite table settings to the delicate background music that enhances the experience without ever intruding. We enjoyed a single bottle of red wine, beautifully recommended by our waiter and served in a decanter—light, dry, and exactly what we wanted. The pastas were exceptional, perfectly cooked with rich, authentic flavors, and the cheese platter was divine, a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The service was attentive and graceful, with recommendations that truly elevated the evening. Presentation was artful, and the pacing of each course felt effortlessly refined. Every element came together to create more than a meal—it was a fully immersive, unforgettable experience that lingers long after you leave.
… morelisa
Great atmosphere, solid live band, and overall good service.One server, though, spoke extremely fast and kept switching into Italian while explaining the dishes, which made it pretty hard to follow.
Unfortunately, the food just didn’t deliver. The “light” pasta was extremely oily and had a very strong fishy flavor. Not dirty or spoiled just overpowering and unpleasant. The lamb chops were also intensely gamey to the point of being hard to enjoy.
Honestly, the best thing we had all night was the complimentary bread at the beginning,Wouldn’t recommend coming here for the food.
… moreUnfortunately, the food just didn’t deliver. The “light” pasta was extremely oily and had a very strong fishy flavor. Not dirty or spoiled just overpowering and unpleasant. The lamb chops were also intensely gamey to the point of being hard to enjoy.
Honestly, the best thing we had all night was the complimentary bread at the beginning,Wouldn’t recommend coming here for the food.
Alex Ko
Lovely iTalian place with fairly simple and light flavours. Excellent pastas, fish and meat options. Check for daily specials, as we had an absolutely beautiful burrata off the menu.
… moreJulianne Misra
Had a memorable dining experience!! Thank you to the chef, our server, Fausta, the entire staff and musicians. ll Gattopardo provided a great combination of ambience, exquisite service and wonderful food. We came for Sunday bunch and enjoyed the risotto of the day, eggs Benedict, and the ricotta pancakes with berries. Two of us wanted, vegetarian dishes, and the chef gladly accommodated modifying a few dishes for us. Sadly we were to stuffed to try the tiramisu for dessert, so we definitely have to return to try it!
… moreGabrielle Zendan
Absolutely outstanding Italian food, really romantic ambiance (inside a historic building), great service but slow when at peak dinner time.
What to order:
– Any pasta!
– Broiled striped bass
– If there’s a Risotto special, order it. Perfectly cooked!
Must-get Dessert: table side Zabaione Al Ramandolo with mixed berries
Great wine selection too.
… moreWhat to order:
– Any pasta!
– Broiled striped bass
– If there’s a Risotto special, order it. Perfectly cooked!
Must-get Dessert: table side Zabaione Al Ramandolo with mixed berries
Great wine selection too.
billy b
Il Gattopardo was perfect for a special occasion. The food and drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was elegant and memorable. Highly recommend for celebrations or a night you want to make truly special.
… moreKaren D’Avanzo
This is a hidden gem! Food, service and ambiance were incredible. Highly recommend for an intimate fine dining experience.
… moremichelle grutman
This place is swanky, chic, elegant and simply delicious. They take good care of their customers! The service is 10/10 where the waiters always keep your glass full, refill baskets and olive oil and always serve large groups with a smile. The prosciutto and burrata was so good. The wine menu is expansive. The salad was fresh and plentiful. The dining room is in a gorgeous townhouse with a gatsby feeling with white linens and beautifully dressed white suited waiters with jazz music in the background. Moreover we loved the fresh grated parm and black pepper for each dish, it was a nice touch to the experience for our company lunch! I especially love that this place specializes in seasonal produce and more specifically: black truffle (November apparently has the best selection and display at the front of the house). I ordered the homemade ricotta gnocchi special with black truffle sauce and it was divine. The menu is south Italian with a good balance of meat seafood and vegetarian dishes whether it be grilled chicken, veal, steak or more exotic items like swordfish. I also was thoroughly impressed with their breaded veal milanese chop and pork pasta. However I felt the truffle gnocchi had way too much salt i felt super thirsty after. Might I add- I love their apple tart(they have a cute little apple design on top) and seasonal gelatto/sorbet for dessert with fresh mint and perfect portions (love the pineapple sorbet it literally tasted like a pina colada. The coffee was so good , the double espresso is strong and the cappuccino is dreamy. I can’t wait to return here for more wine and dining.
… moreWesley Hill
We were looking for an Italian restaurant along our route and came across this one. Wait staff friendly, and were very helpful with making suggestions based on what we told them what we liked. I never had Italian food in Italy but I think this prob was the real deal because I have never had Italian food with such great taste.
… moreXheki Xhemali
Had a lovely dinner at Il Gattopardo tonight. Food was good, but the service was what made the night special. Our server Ignis was attentive and helped us choose a delicious wine and cocktails. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you’re looking for a good Italian restaurant and a wine selection of the highest quality.
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