Tranquil old-school Italian spot with black-tie waiters, favored by regulars for special occasions. Based on 399 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
16 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 245-4388
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Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Rosa Bisceglia
Oh boy… what an experience… it was on Thanksgiving Day… November 25, 2021… Thursday… they took our jackets . we ordered spinach saltati, broccoli sauté, zuppa il tinello, pastina in brodo, mista verde con formaggio, Turkey special (cost us $45.95), spaghetti al pomodoro e basilico , tea , Pellegrino, cranberry juice … the busboy was actually more polite that the waiter himself. These people claim that the place is Italian , but actually owned by Albanians . The name itself is Italian , that’s why we decided to have a thanksgiving dinner ️ at this place. The plates were big, but very little food inside the plate and no taste. It didn’t taste like Italian food at all. I actually had to ask for some olive oil to give a taste for the soup. When we had a Turkey they only put one ☝️ broccoli flower, one ☝️ potato and two slices of Turkey . When it was a time to pay our check , the waiter was complaining that we gave him very little tip. And he felt no shame to say it to the customer. Overall, the whole place sucks. The food was lousy, the service was terrible . It could be better… The people who come here to eat and they think this is the way Italian food should taste – they will have wrong idea of how Italian food supposed to taste …
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Christopher Andres
A wonderful evening! Reservations a must! With all the choices available in NYC, will definitely make a repeat appearance. Service was impeccable, attentive and knowledgeable. Food was served with perfect timing and hot. FLAVORS ABOUND!
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S L
Had a great birthday meal. Delicious food including fresh pasta. Greeted by owner/ staff. Flawless service. It’s a classy and low- key place… not pretentious. We will return for special occasion. The street outside is not much to look at but inside it is old, classical Italian.
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Rebecca Chasen
The best dinner experience I have had since moving into the city. Ray and Benny were both incredible and I am so grateful they were there for our first time at the restaurant. I look forward to many more nights at Il Tinello!
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Sibora Ismajli
The most beautiful place in NYC,
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Emelie Nguyen
Always a variety of delicious specials. Ordered burrata, tuna tartare and oyster special for antipasto. All were deliciously refreshing. Integrali alla funghi (mushroom pasta) was cooked to garlic-y perfection. Excellent service as well. After I had filled my own glass to clear the wine pitcher from the table, a waiter approached us worriedly asking if it was one of his men who had filled the glass too high, haha. Super attentive!
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M C
Great dinner tonight! The very best stuffed artichokes and ricotta cheesecake and the friendliest people ever! Everything was absolutely perfect! Can’t wait to return.
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Soujanya Duggirala
One of my favorite fine dining restaurants in the city! Hospitality is amazing and the staff remembered me from my last two visits! I order the Pennoni alla Luisa whenever I go, and I’m never disappointed. Especially great restaurant for vegetarians as well!
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STEVEN COLE
John, Nick and Team do a marvelous job! The food is terrific and the formal and elegant appearance of the dining experience are quickly put aside by the warm and friendly exchange one enjoys with the staff. We found Il tinello by accident our first night in NYC and made a point to go again at the end of two week stay.
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Paul Gonzalez
The food is amazing and even more special the owner makes you feel like you’re visiting a friend. I’ve been twice in a week its that good. Order the Caesar for two or the flaming pasta, its dinner theater and so so good.
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