


TriBeCa hot spot showcasing rustic Italian cuisine in a lively atmosphere.
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Address: 377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 925-3797
Website: http://locandaverdenyc.com/
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But if the ambiance is still partying like it’s the Obama administration, the food seems to be suffering from a bit of a hangover.
We arrived ready to worship at the altar of Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian temple. And to be fair, the Sheep’s Milk Ricotta remains the restaurant’s security blanket. Served with that burnt orange toast, it is creamy, fluffy, and reliable—a reminder of why this place became a landmark to begin with. The Lamb Meatball Sliders also did their job: bite-sized punches of flavor that pair perfectly with a loud conversation and a glass of Nebbiolo.
However, once we moved past the “greatest hits” appetizers, the cracks in the veneer began to show.
The Lamb Chops Scottadito were the culinary equivalent of a shrug. For a dish whose name translates to “burned fingers” (implying they are so delicious you can’t wait to grab them), these were safely fork-and-knife territory. They arrived looking uninspired, accompanied by a small, lonely triangle of what the menu calls “chickpea panelle” but what the palate registers as “sad, dry polenta.” It felt like a dish going through the motions.
Similarly, the Black Shells Frutti di Mare—squid ink pasta that should smell like the ocean in the best way—missed the mark. You want “briny and bright”; we got “tired and murky.” When seafood doesn’t feel 100% fresh in a place charging Tribeca rents, the illusion of luxury dissolves pretty quickly.
We rounded things out with the Fire-Roasted Garlic Chicken and the Gnocchi, both of which were… fine. And that’s the problem. In a city where Italian dining is a blood sport, “fine” is the first step toward irrelevance.
The Verdict:
Locanda Verde has undeniably lost some of its luster. It is currently a restaurant coasting on its location and its legacy. If you want to feel the pulse of the city, drink good wine, and shout over the din in a beautiful room, it’s still a contender. But if you’re looking for a meal that haunts your dreams? You might be a decade too late.
The food was excellent. We ordered the Cesar salad to start (10 out of 10) and then the lamb meatball sliders (also 10 out of 10) and steak tartar (8.5 out of 10.) Next course was the ravioli. It was excellent but not hot (not cold either but it def was sitting for a while before they brought out to us overall 8.5 out of 10.) We split the half garlic chicken as our main (9 out of 10) and crispy potato’s (5 out of 10) they were inedible, way too salty. We complained and they sent us new ones albeit it took 15 mins to bring out. We also ordered Brussel sprouts (11 out of 10) they are to die for. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu (10 out of 10) and they brought out a candle for my wife’s birthday.
Service was excellent no complaints there. Solid water game although they didn’t really come over and ask us about reordering cocktails so we only had two drinks the whole night but overall, I have to say it was a real miss with putting us in the back room. Really killed the vibe for us.
Food was just okay. Steak tar tar was probably the best dish of the night but they put an odd fried quail egg on top instead of egg yolk and a super thin slice of bacon is basically unneeded.
Pasta was very underwhelming and lamb chops were good. They dont even have complementary bread?
Cocktails are decent tho, but dinner was mediocre
We were a party of four, hosting friends from out of town for a 6:00 PM reservation. We were mid-bottle of a $192 Barbaresco when the hospitality completely vanished. At 7:51 PM—less than two hours into our meal—the check was dropped at Table 204 without us asking for it.
The “highlight” of the night? An Asian gentleman with glasses approached us and suggested we move to the hotel lobby with our drinks so they could flip the table. When we didn’t immediately move, the staff literally started making circles around our table, hovering and staring to make us feel as uncomfortable as possible so that we would leave. Our server, LeeShay M, and the floor management made us feel like we were overstaying our welcome at a high-end establishment. It felt like a cheap diner rather than a Greenwich Street staple.
As someone who frequently dines at Café Carmellini, I know the high standards this group is capable of. However, under Service Manager Victoria Stokes, the atmosphere has shifted from hospitality to a “bum’s rush” to get people off their chairs. The food is still great, but the management’s attitude is a dealbreaker. I won’t be back with guests anytime soon.
Service was good and professional but not too detail oriented nor anticipatory. My group and I initially sat inside but it was the table closest to the kitchen opening so we decided to move to the patio to have a quieter table and better setting.
Unfortunately, the rustic Italian dishes seemed quite good in written form but in real time taste was not really great nor special. The Roasted chicken reminded me of a vamped up version of Costco chicken. Which to say the least is tasty but not worth this price tag. Cavatelli was cooked Al Dente but the sauce
Was just okay and lacked substance.
My friend had been 2 years ago and this venue was always a gem. Perhaps we just had an off night. Overall, mediocre and not worth this price.