Sydney Cichon
I ate at Bad Roman last night after seeing it go viral on TikTok, and I fully expected it not to live up to the hype but I was completely wrong. It was absolutely fabulous from start to finish.
The atmosphere is intimate and upscale, and I really appreciated the overall design of the restaurant. Every detail feels intentional, even the ladies’ bathroom was beautiful and thoughtfully designed. The food was incredible, and the drinks were creative and unique. The truffle pasta was out of this world, and the viral filet with the ravioli on top truly deserves all the attention it gets. It is 100% worth ordering.
The desserts completely blew me away, we ate every last bite. Even my very hard-to-please family was impressed, which says a lot. The servers were extremely knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive throughout the meal, adding to an already great experience.
It’s a little off-putting at first that the restaurant is located inside a shopping mall, but once you’re inside, you completely forget about that. Bad Roman is perfect for a fun date night, a special occasion dinner, or anyone visiting NYC looking for a memorable meal. Highly recommend.
… moreCapAJK_NYC41
Bad Roman delivers a standout dining experience that effortlessly blends elevated Italian-American cuisine with a bold, high-energy atmosphere. The third-floor setting at Columbus Circle feels stylish, lively, and distinctly New York, making it perfect for a special night out or a celebratory dinner.
The food was exceptional across the board. The Eggplant Pull-a-Parm is a must-order crispy, cheesy, indulgent, and ideal for sharing, with rich flavors that immediately set the tone for the meal. The Filet Cacio e Pepe was a highlight, featuring a beautifully cooked filet paired with a luxurious, pepper-forward sauce that transforms the classic dish into something memorable and refined. Dessert sealed the experience with the Lemon Cheesecake, which was bright, balanced, and not overly sweet an excellent, refreshing finish after a rich main course.
Service truly elevated the entire evening. Our waiter was impeccable throughout our time there attentive without hovering, professional, and genuinely warm. Courses were perfectly paced, recommendations were spot-on, and every detail was handled smoothly. The service felt polished and effortless, making us feel taken care of while still relaxed.
Overall, Bad Roman fully lives up to the hype. Exceptional food, a vibrant atmosphere, and impeccable service make this an easy five-star experience and a place well worth returning to.
… moreFrederick Stange III
Bad Roman is Good.
Our server was really great. The manager went out of his was to check on us and not just us. I could see him watching everyone.
We have two picky-ish children. Sometimes their mood will allow them to try new things. Other times not so much. Our server understood children. She made our daughter feel part of the meal. She helped her make another choice rather than turn off and turn her nose up.
All of us ended up really having a nice meal. The food was very good. And dessert really did look like this!
… moreJames Hirschfeld
Food was delicious. Loved the crudo. Branzino was excellent. Spectacular creative desserts. Fun vibe, nice views and attentive service (server was Dan V – he was knowledgeable and his recommendations were spot-on). Coming back soon.
… morePaul Velazquez
This trendy, upscale restaurant is serving up some of the best Italian food in the city with a modern twist. The ambiance is very grown and sexy and the decor is very unique. The staff is very friendly and extremely attentive. JOSE was our server and he had a great energy. He made some exceptional menu recommendations. The food is next level and very flavorful. Top notch quality. The presentation for everything we ordered was phenomenal. Drinks were creative and delicious. This is a must visit.
… moresebastian Muriel
We went last night to Bad Roman due to the hype this place has. I am going to be as fair as possible, and honestly, everything that I am going to write is for them to improve, because the restaurant has immensely potential. Let’s start from the very beginning. We approached the host podium asking if there was a table available for two (we did not have reservation) although we understand that people generally need a reservation to have a better experience (specially in New York) we believe that the hostess could have been more welcoming. When we asked her about options she simply said “no tables” but you can seat at the bar, she showed us the way without even walking us. We decided to accept and seat there even though all the tables in the bar area were dirty with dead glassware and crumbs. We were confused about how the service was going to be so we asked her one more time if someone will take care of us or we were responsible for going to the bar and place our own order; she said someone will be there. The server/bartender comes, offered us water but once again, we did not feel welcomed… we felt that it was annoying to him to have people sat there while he was behind the bar, which I understand, I personally believe that that section should have its own server to ensure a great experience, but we could see that no one care about that section, no one reset them, the hostess kept seating people on dirty tables, the floor of the bar area was full of paper napkins, it was just a mess that section. We ordered cocktails, we had some questions and our server was very knowledgeable, he put us in the right direction, and we really appreciated that. The cocktails were really good, refreshing, perfect balance between the mezcal and limoncello. We started with the Cesar salad which we highly recommend, the dressing was just exquisite and the anchovies present in the dressing did not feel too much. It was a little spicy which makes the salad super dynamic and I loved the ciabatta crumbs which made it extra crunchy. We also ordered the Salmon crudo which was okay… nothing super exiting, it comes with slices of spicy peppers which combined can enhance the dish. Then for our second course we had the shrimp chitarra pasta and the cappelletti with Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts is a MUST to have, wow, roasted to perfection, crispy, sweet and a little spicy, simply yummy. Both pastas were phenomenal, the shrimp chitarra was an explosion of flavors with that touch of spiciness that we love. The cappelletti did not disappoint, the balsamic on top gives it a touch of sweetness that truly pairs exquisitely with the pasta. For our entre we order the pork chop which was simply cooked phenomenal, it was tender, juicy, with butter on top to enhance the texture and give it an even more irresistible flavor. Towards our journey I have to say that our server improved, he was more attentive, offered to change our plates, and he was more attentive to us. When it was time for him to leave, he introduced his coworker and I have to say that I personally want to congratulate him (is the one who wears glasses) I could easily tell that he has a lot of experience, he interacted with us in a very organic, authentic, and sympathetic way, offered amazing recommendations for dessert and gave us two little drinks (I think the drinks were made of Prosecco and strawberry) they were so tasty. We followed his recommendation and we ordered the chocolate cake and WOW! What a delicious dessert, it was smooth, the combination between the cake, the ice cream and the touch of olive oil is a party you don’t want to miss. My only criticism with the dessert is the presentation, honestly the cake was served poorly… it was not inviting visually, the cake is PHENOMENAL and the presentation does not say that, the way is served says DELI CAKE, and that’s something that you definitely want to fix. In conclusion, we had a good time but I feel that we had it because we decided to ignore all this things that could have sent us off, but we were close to find another place.
… moreNicola Boulton
I am so glad my daughter and I chose Bad Roman for our last dining experience for our trip.
The food was absolutely incredible, so delicious we loved every bite.From the management, Servers, bar staff everyone was truly awesome. We will most definitely recommend this fabulous restaurant to anyone visiting or living in NYC. When and I say when, because I will be back and I’ll be most definitely making another reservation it’s wonderful The night was made even more special when our server brought a complementary dessert for my daughter as we celebrated her sweet 16th.
… moreLoren
Ugh, I love this place so much. It’s beautiful inside, great views, service is always on point, and the food/cocktails are SO GOOD.
I’ve tried:
– Roasted Garlic Babka (MUST order!!)
– Yellowtail Crudo (I still think of this months later from time to time)
– Cappelletti Bistecca (w/ the cacio e pepe raviolo for sure!)
– Short Rib Pappardelle (very good)
– Il Divorzio Half & Half (fantastic)
– Whole Roasted 2lb Lobster
& Calabrian Pasta (surprisingly not my favorite thing on the menu, I would skip)
– Strawberry Sbagliato (lovely)
– Lemon Cheesecake
– Black Truffle Honey Ricotta
… moreElliott Williams
My wife and my Intentions was to go to the center Bar which is located in Columbus circle mall but there was a private party . So we decided to go to bad Roman located one floor below. We both have been here before and enjoyed the experience. We walked in and it’s full of people with a lively atmosphere. We told the front desk we were willing to sit at the bar. And what a great decision we made ! We had the pleasure of meeting Petros the bartender. He was wonderful ! We ordered drinks my wife had the ciao,mama and I the three logical beer from Brooklyn. Our food orders were the bakka and the cesars salad and we were encouraged to try the filet mignon meatballs and we were glad we did it was delicious. We also had the short rib pasta yum ! And to top it off we enjoyed the blood orange sorbet and the canoly delectable. Our experience has been great so far but Petros made our night right before we were heading to the Metropolitan opera house. As much as we enjoyed the food and ambiance we enjoyed Petros more! We will be returning soon . The dessert was so good we took it to go ! We found out that bad Roman owns Smith and wollensky steak house so those delicious meatballs was pure filet mignon!
… moreSyedTahir Hasan
The food is pretty good but not incredible or a life altering experience.
It just means Manhattan folks are just deprived of good Italian food.
In my honest opinion the taste was great but quantity was parsimonious.
Service was slow but I
Blame the crowd since it was Saturday afternoon in midtown after a brutal winter…. Everyone and their in-laws came in packs.
I had the short rib pappardelle that was pretty decent !
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