Ristegios

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   annmarie

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Checking in and seating were a breeze. The hostess was friendly. We got the seats we requested, near the dancefloor (we were there to see the band & we have been there before). The waiter, a young man, was not really on top of his server game. I don't know if he was new, but I hope so. He was polite, but not overly personable, kinda quiet. He didn't ever come back to check to see if we needed another drink, or to check on our food once it was delivered (by another person, not himself, which is probably how they do things there and that's fine, but the server should follow up shortly after delivery). He was aware of the popularity of the drinks we were contemplating and gave appropriate feedback and when one of the appetizers was not to our expectation, he took it back, no question, and it was removed from the bill. (Don't get the steak tidbits! They were extremely tough and tasted gamey). We opted to have 'appetizers for dinner' and had them brought out staggered, which our waiter did in timely fashion and asked what order we preferred. When it came time for our cappucinos (decaf), he brought them without sugar or spoons.. lol .. we had to ask for both, which were brought separately, minutes apart.. (not the end of the world).. but instead of spoons for the cappucinos (we ordered no dessert), we got seafood forks! LOL It was comical. Thankfully, the busser was on top of it and brought us what we needed, incl the sugar. I really do hope it was only bc the waiter was new and not just awful. :) I took that idea into consideration during the whole evening & was patient. Drinks: Coconut martini and the Chianti Peach Prosecco. Both were good. Appetizers: The Wonderful roll: Lobster salad, avo, mango and wrapped in seared filet mignon. Was very tasty! Steak tidbits served with crostini... NFG. (details mentioned earlier). Caesar salad: Was ok, dressing was on the slightly sweet side. Chicken Pesto flatbread: very good.
   

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   stephenS

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food was a great experience thanks! Really had great service too
   

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   Marie

   New York State1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Having just moved into this area, I have been searching for that one restaurant that you know you can always go to and have the perfect dining experience...well, I HAVE FOUND THAT PERFECT RESTAURANT...RISTEGIO'S!!! Whether you want to just run in there for a quick bite, or you want to bring friends and party all night with the fantastic live music they always have, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!! Today, I just ran in for lunch with a friend, and as ALWAYS THE WAIT STAFF WAS FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, PATIENT, AND ACCOMMODATING!!! THEY ARE THE MOST HARDWORKING STAFF I'VE MET IN YEARS!!! Then, THERE IS THE FOOD...OMG!!!! My personal favorite is their pork chop. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A PORK CHOP AS THICK, MOIST, AND TASTY AS THEIR PORK CHOP!!!! THEIR STEAK TIDBIT APP IS SOOO TENDER, YOU CAN CUT IT WITH A FORK!!!! Of course, I haven't mentioned THE DRINKS!!!!! WELL...DAMN!!!! THE BEST, MOST DELICIOUSLY BLENDED DRINKS I'VE HAD IN A VERY LONG TIME!!!! RISTEGIO'S IS THE PLACE TO BE!!! I RECOMMEND IT 100%!!!
   

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   Rich

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ist timer and I'm impressed ! Stylish and classy space with plenty of room, high ceilings, colorful artwork and an inviting central bar. Dined with 3 others. Attentive service. I had the meatballs for an app which were excellent. The salmon sushi entree was equally great. Manager, George, was so friendly. Looking forward to returning.
   

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   Andy

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   George, the manager, and his team are very friendly, accommodating, and on top of their game. We took friends out for a birthday luncheon and we were treated like VIP guests. The appetizers and entrees are delicious and the portions are hearty. Highly recommend this outstanding restaurant!
   

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   Alonzo

   New York State1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The valentines day set menu they had was over priced they served smaller portions then usual and the band was horrible. Apart from the fact that we had to wait a whole hour for our food we had to listen to someone butchering some of the greatest songs of all time
   

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   Kenlly

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I proposed my girlfriend for the valentines date and it was absolutely awesome, the treatment, the care on the details, the girls and guys on charge were outstanding and did an excellent service. The food presentation was delicate and delicious on the taste, incredible choice on the menu for the night. And for the occasion the band and music was 10/10, I wish I could have stayed longer to see them. Special thanks to everyone involved in the date night ❤️
   

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   Chris VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great Dinner with my daughter, food was delicious!
   

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   Amanda

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had a reservation for 12pm. We were all there and the place was closed. The restaurants own website and Google all said they were open at 12pm. We made a reservation through Open Table who accepted AND confirmed. The place was locked and no one answered the phone when we showed up for our table. At no point did anyone try to rectify the situation. I will never give them my business ever again. I will be vocal about how horrible the experience was for anyone who ever asks.
   

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    Connor

    New York State1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Poor experience, everything was just a little weird
    

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