Da Silvano Reviews
Reviews from Citysearch
Overall Rating
- Perfect!
Read More On Citysearch by RWash at Citysearch 1/23/2011 - Good choice for Dinner
Read More On Citysearch DonnaMcElroy 10/4/2010 - EXCELLENT
Read More On Citysearch Huskyy 8/13/2010 - Lovely people, wonderful neighborhood foodMy husband and I are from Baltimore and we often dine at Da Silvano when we come into the city. ?It's our favorite place. ?We love the food, the service
and the atmosphere.
Last week we were heading up to Maine, driving along the turnpike, when the mood for Da Silvano's struck. ?We called ahead and made a detour. ?We were joined by our 9 year old daughter.
As usual we were seated immediate...
Read More On Citysearch Anniebelle 7/28/2009 - Great Outdoorsquality food and service make this place one of the best for spring and summer. Shrimp sautee, red snapper and branzino. Yumm SALUTE!
Read More On Citysearch sharmagirl 4/29/2009 - WonderfulHad early dinner on New Year's. Everything perfect. The owner is a gem. Gives Il Mulino a run for the money.
Read More On Citysearch chowfun56 1/9/2009 - Celebrity sightingsSilvano Marchetto, the gracious host of this wonderful Italian restaurant, has found a way to meld traditional Tuscan Italian food with a rock 'n' roll, downtown energy. I've been here with work associates and friends many times (I used to work in the area) and I always had a wonderful meal. The salads with fresh Parmagiana are memorable. What's more, you can sit out on the sidewalk and enjoy pe...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/21/2008 - Great Meal!I'm not one for reviews but I had an excellent meal at Da Silvano. Everything from my salad to my appetizer to my main course was very tasty. I've only been there once but would definitely go back again.
Read More On Citysearch Rachelyu 10/8/2008 - REALLY GoodI've heard about Da Silvano many times from friends but had never been. We went recently on a nice evening and sat outside. The service was good but the food was REALLY good. We stayed a bit after dinner to enjoy a bottle of wine and watch the people go by. Had a great time!
Read More On Citysearch Gerwing 10/1/2008 - Horrible pretentious place
Terrible service and absolutely overpriced...I would NEVER come back here. A $14 appetizer consisting of 3 shrimps is laughable and it wasn't even good!! Also, and this was the kicker...they refused to put cheese on my pasta Puttanesca b/c it's a fish based dish....I respect Italian cooking traditions when in Italy, but this is America and if I'm paying $20 for a pasta dish and I want chees...
Read More On Citysearch jruzi01 9/27/2008 - Still good people watchingAfter all these years Da Silvano is still a great place to people watch in the neighborhood. I went on a recent Wednesday night and both this restaurant and Bar Bitti next door still had a decent crowd outside. The hosts make you feel very welcome too and the waiters don't rush you.
Read More On Citysearch AmityM 8/26/2008 - Great Spot for Lunch on a Nice DayDa Silvano has always had great food but I just wanted to say that on a nice day, it is a great spot in the Village to sit outside, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the people go by. Oh yeah, get some lunch too beacuse the food is delicious.
Read More On Citysearch Cindy353 7/30/2008 - Highly RecommendedMy husband and I have been to Da Silvano several times and it's a true NY experience. The food is delicious, the ambiance and people watching is top notch and the service is terrific. I've also had the pleasure of meeting Silvano and find him to be very friendly and engaging. Definitely will be back!
Read More On Citysearch Alice77 7/25/2008 - They charge extra for the attitudeI had brunch at Da Silvano recently and was disappointed. Completely overpriced mediocre food, with attitude to boot. For me, brunch is all about being low-key, casual and delicious. I should have known by the number of women with fake b**bs who prowl this joint by night. Oh, and $10 for a bottle of water. Don't bother.
Read More On Citysearch downtownkat 7/22/2008 - Great food and service!
My boyfriend and I had dinner at Da Silvano last night. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone. The food, service and atmosphere were great.
Read More On Citysearch JenP14 7/12/2008 - We Loved It!Good pasta and a great location! The service was good and the seats outside were fantastic. The best place to eat outside in Manhattan. The owner was extremely nice to visit our table - great place!
Read More On Citysearch NPTBenson 6/30/2008 - Worth checking out...I went with couple of my friends several nights ago and we really enjoyed it. The food was great along with the wine selection. The service and the ambiance made our night out perfect.
Read More On Citysearch chickpea18 5/8/2008 - Excellent Anniversary DinnerMy husband took me to Da Silvano for our anniversary and we had a great time. We started with a bottle of white wine which was recommended by the friendly waiter. My husband had a delicious veal entree and I had a very tasty pasta dish prepared with white wine & cream. We shared dessert and went home very happy. Highly Recommended!
Read More On Citysearch mar66 5/7/2008 - Buyer bewareWe stopped by for lunch on a nice day for an outside table. There weren't many people there, only another table of two, and we now know why. The prices on the menu were outrageously high for the usual NYC "lunch special" but we decided to give it a try. After we ordered, I went inside the restaurant and found the bathroom was filthy, the toilet didn't even work! The floors inside were dirty a...
Read More On Citysearch villagegrl 5/5/2008 - If food/service not important, this is THE place
great scene & beautful people but if your looking for solid italian food, go elsewhere... service was even worse. THERE IS NOTHING ITALIAN ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
The Food - i took the chef's recommendation, which happens to be one of my favorite dishes - Langostines... and i got the cuddlefish appetizer. first our waiter described the Langostines as "fresh" and told me that it came with a m...
Read More On Citysearch dinonyc 4/18/2008 - Great Service and Great Foodgreat service, great food, great ambiance. very worth the wait!! I recommend it as one of my favorite italian restaurants in new york city.
Read More On Citysearch WestVillageChic 3/27/2008 - A real NYC institution ... Lively atmosphere, convivial staff, delightful dishesI've always loved Da Silvano, but after the other night, I decided I had to write a review. No wonder this place has been a nyc favorite for decades...from the delicious food to the smart crowd to the warm, affable staff, Da Silvano is the ideal place to start your fun night out. Just look at all the great reviews; you won't be disappointed.
Read More On Citysearch fancyfull 2/23/2008 - Very Good Food, Had a great timeWent with another couple to Da Silvano recently and was quite happy with everything from the wine, to the salad to our entrees(everyone had something different: seafood, pasta, beef) and finally the dessert. The waitstaff was attentive throughout and the ambiance was perfect. We'd definitely return.
Read More On Citysearch bbctagert 1/11/2008 - ExcellentFinally went to Da Silvano after hearing about it for years. We thought it lived up to the hype. I had a veal dish, my wife had a seafood and pasta dish. Both were excellent. Great wine selection and our waiter was very attentive. Highly recommended.
Read More On Citysearch bbroderick2 12/7/2007 - Good Food, Good Crowd, Outragious pricesWhat to say about DaSilvano. I must admit, I've been many,many times, and continue to visit. Aside from it being a hot spot (I've seen Lindsay, Martha Stewart etc etc etc - there's a;ways someone there, all the time), the food is good. The beets endive, bruschetta, rigatoni, steak tartare to the pastas, which I highly recommend above all else. Grilled shell steak and salads are also good. But to ...
Read More On Citysearch qwert460 12/6/2007 - SaltyAt first glance, was very excited to dine here. However, waiters became overbearing early, perhaps due to bad weather creating a small crowd. I mean, why would you put on a diner's scarf as a joke? What are you thinking? Regarding the food, calamari was the best I've had in the city creating an intense hype for dinner. But, as my title explains, I could not bear the amount of salt used in th...
Read More On Citysearch rakhta01 11/7/2007 - COMPLETE RIP-OFF in so many waysI, too, became a victim of Da Silvano's terrible customer service and outlandish prices. Five friends and I went to dinner here to celebrate one of their birthdays. We wanted to try a sampler of a few appetizers, split an entree or two, and taste a few desserts. WRONG WAY to order at this restaurant. After being reassured by the waiter that we'd be "taken care of" he presumed to push food on us, ...
Read More On Citysearch ashleigh110484 9/21/2007 - Great ItalianMy wife and I love Italian food and have tried many restaurants in NYC but always come back to Da Silvano. The wine selection is very good, the food is wonderful and we always have a friendly waiter. Make reservations here, you won't regret it.
Read More On Citysearch mpetryy 7/24/2007 - DELICIOUSI've been to Da Silvano several times and have ordered many different items. I have to say I've never had anything less than delicious there. The food is always cooked just right and seasoned perfectly. Others I've sent there have said the same thing. Highly recommended.
Read More On Citysearch cparlay 7/23/2007 - Terrific food; abominable serviceHeard great things about this place and were sorely disappointed in ALL of the non-food issues. Waiter was indifferent/invisible - probably since we only went for a $40 1/2 bottle of DOC Tuscan red. No attempt to explain or suggest courses since the waiters are well-trained in using a stylus on their handheld devices to enter orders - just like at Yankee Stadium. Waiters spend a lot of time on...
Read More On Citysearch ductile 7/22/2007 - Loved It!Been hearing about Da Silvano for years so my wife and I decided to check it out. The wine list was excellent as was the food. My wife had a pasta/dish with seafood and I had a veal dish. Both were delicious. Great place to just hang and watch the people, surroundings.
Read More On Citysearch fparlorr 6/18/2007 - DeliciousI've been to Da Silvano several times over the years, with my wife, my friends and with co-workers. Da Silvano consistently serves great food in a true New York experience. A great place to people watch as well. Outdoor seating in the warmer weather is always a plus.
Read More On Citysearch bbbbarker 6/13/2007 - Poor AttitudeMy boyfriend and I walked up to this great looking restaurant, thirsty for a few beers or some wine which could possibly lead to food. I asked a waiter if it was ok to sit outside and have a beer, and he said "Of Course!" and was very friendly. I took a look at the dinner menu, nothing struck me at the time, so after about 15 minutes with the menu I said to the waiter that I was more interested i...
Read More On Citysearch magazinegirl 6/11/2007 - Best Italian in the Village!!I loved the rustic decor, the food, and the service. I loved the grilled shrimp and the pasta with clams. Very tasty authentic Italian. This place is great for parties, dates, business meetings and great outdoor seating. This was my first time going with my co-workers and I will be back.
Read More On Citysearch kholmes71 6/3/2007 - Not impressedI took my family here based on a review in a New York City guide book and I was quite disappointed. My $20 meal was essentially penne with tomatoes, garlic, and a few roasted peppers. I could have easily made this at home for less than $5. The rest of the entrees we ordered (all of which were ~$20) were as equally unimpressive. On top of this, we had to wait over 30 minutes for our food. I t...
Read More On Citysearch selizabethdavis 5/19/2007 - Da Silvano. Da Best!Everytime I go to Da Silvano, I have a great dining experience. I've tried many dishes there from the pastas to veal to seafood, etc and it's always cooked perfectly and tastes delicious. They have a very nice wine selection and the vibe is always just right. The waiters are always very nice and helpful as well.
Read More On Citysearch ffjjones 3/26/2007 - very disappointing...I don't understand what all they hype is about with this restaurant. My husband and I went last night. He ordered pasta and I had the veal milanese (a veal chop pounded thin, breaded, with salad.) Our meal was delivered to the table in about 5 minutes ~ not a good sign! It was obviously cooked way ahead of time and heated up just for us. That's ok, (I guess) in some cases, but when they're c...
Read More On Citysearch debra823 3/25/2007 - Loved It!Went here with a large group of friends. We had a few bottlles of wine from the extensive wine list, all of which were excellent choices recommended by the waiters. The service in general was quite attentive without being bothersome. As far as the food, everyone was happy with their dishes. Everything was fresh served in a timely manner. This was a great New York experience!
Read More On Citysearch ccppratt 2/27/2007 - What is all the hype about?We arrived at this noisy, hectic restaurant and were initially impressed by the bountiful open display of freshly prepared salads, meats, pastas and fish. Once we sat down, we were instantly swamped with several waiters offering so many different specials it was hard to keep track of them, let alone decide what to order. They brought out several orders of prociutto, served on wax paper. Next, the...
Read More On Citysearch pologirl 2/22/2007 - Always impressedMy wife & I have been to Da Silvano several times over the years. We're always impressed with the professionalism of the staff, the quality of the food and the general good time atmosphere. We'll be going back again & again as long as Silvano keeps up the good work.
Read More On Citysearch cbhg125 2/2/2007 - Great Dining ExperienceFrom the waitstaff, to the appetrizers to the main course to the dessert, Da Silvano lived up to the hype. Met some friends here and simply had a great time. The people watching and atmosphere was very New York but it was the food that will get me back there again. Well done Da Silvano!
Read More On Citysearch mkkkappp 1/23/2007 - Loved itBeen hearing about Da Silvano for years so my wife and I gave it a shot. We were seated right on time and the service was impeccable. There was a really nice wine selection and the waiter was eager to help us with choosing one. He also was very helpful in the appetizer and main course suggestions. We had a few different items and shared them and found everything to be delicious. No room for desse...
Read More On Citysearch franklinklk 1/4/2007 - Definitely Be Back!Went on recommendations from friends who have been going for years, now I know why. All the dishes, including apps, main courses and desserts were delicious. The service was attentive without being bothersome and there was a very good wine selection. Lots of hype around Da Silvano but they definitely delivered.
Read More On Citysearch jblankss 11/21/2006 - Not what I expected.I've generally heard good things about this place, and finally made it out to dinner here. The service is what really shoked me. Our waiter seemed annoyed to be there and was hurrying us a long while we were looking over the menu. The bus boy was a mess and spilled water all over the table, and instead of wiping it down, he covered the mess with napkins! When the food FINALLY arrived (huge wait) ...
Read More On Citysearch superdv 11/20/2006 - Still great after all these yearsMy wife and I go to Da Silvano at least once a year and we find the food as good, if not better than when we first started going years ago. The staff is knowledgable and attentive and the food is always served hot and fresh. The wine list is very good and the menu choices are superb. Whenever friends are in from out of town, I always reccomend that they check out Da Silvano
Read More On Citysearch freddydi 11/14/2006 - Outrageous Prices!I can understand paying a lot for an awsome meal, but first the food must live up to the prices. Wer came here on a Sunday, for a casual lunch. 6 people. Ordered arugala salad (not on the menu, but they said they would make it) and a plate of antipasto (we asked them to make it big enough for all 6 people, same with the salad) We also has 2 ice creams and some coffee. That's it. The bill came out...
Read More On Citysearch emmanuella 11/13/2006 - Delicious Food. Great atmosphereEverything went well at Da Silvano, from the service to the wine selection to the appetizers, main course and dessert. Da Silvano lived up to the hype. I'd definitely go back
Read More On Citysearch stantonnyc 11/10/2006 - Rip Off!!!! $110 RISOTTO!Went here for a casual Sunday night dinner with a few friends, after noticing that htey did not have risotto on the menu I asked our waiter if it is possible to make it anyway, since most Italian restaurants always habe it on hand. The waiter said "no problem at all" that they usually have it on the menu just not that particular day. So my risotto came, it was OK - just as good as any other risot...
Read More On Citysearch europa_europa 11/6/2006 - An excellent choice. I will be back.Full disclosure: My views on Da Silvano are colored by a particularly disappointing meal at Oceania the night before. That said...
We got a last-minute table for six on a Tuesday night even though the restauarnt was busy. The specials selection was large: at least eight specials, varying from mildly to outrageously expensive (Kobe beef sounds good when the waiter mentions it, but...). We we...
Read More On Citysearch mmccalpin 10/28/2006 - Disappointed, Overpriced Pasta, Not for Casual Moderately-Priced LunchesPerhaps an off-day, but was not impressed by food or portions. I was randomly searching for a place to eat when I was attracted by the restaurant's sidewalk seating. When presented with $20 pasta options, I assumed good sized portions but instead received servings a little smaller than a fist. And having recently visited Italy, I was expecting the pasta to be al dente but instead found it rangin...
Read More On Citysearch davelee 10/23/2006 - Nice Spot, Excellent FoodWent here w/ my wife on recommendations from friends. Good selection of wines. The food was excellent. My wife had a pasta dish and I had OssoBuco......both were cooked pefectly. Service was attentive as well. Great spot!
Read More On Citysearch chportnoy 8/11/2006 - Good food. Good service. Nice spot. Too expensive for pasta.The title above says it all. It is a fancy place, with good product, but it is tough to shell out such bucks for Italian, when you know you can get similar quality, with great ambience in little Italy. Also, the wine list does not have enough reasonable options.
Read More On Citysearch glebovics 8/3/2006 - Good Food, Good serviceWent here on recommendations from friends who loved it......and glad we did. Sevice was friendly and efficient without being bothersome(always there when you needed them). My wife had a delicious pasta dish and I had veal which was very tasty. It was a great people watching scene as well. Highly Recommended
Read More On Citysearch bobjackl 7/6/2006 - A disappointmentThe food was actually really good, we had the stuffed zucchini blossoms special as an appetizer. The verticle duck was quite good as well. The Bacala was much to be desired. Overall food was very good. I was really disappointed in the wine and water. THe wine list ranged from $65 to $2000 for reds. I have been to tuscany, and, trust me, the wine selection was a "rip off". Also another disappo...
Read More On Citysearch roxxyro88 6/12/2006 - Worth the waitWent here on a weekday night with my wife and had to wait a while for a table but it was definitely worth it. When we were seated, we were greeted by a friendly waiter who was knowledgable about the food & wine. The wine selection was great by the way. My wife had gnocchi with gorgonzola which was very good. I'm more of a meat-eater and ordered a veal dish which was excellent. The food came out i...
Read More On Citysearch jacobsoren 4/20/2006 - Don't believe the hypeAfter reading many favorable reviews, it seemed like this place would have been one to impress - however it was a huge disappointment. The wine list had only a few bottles around $40, with the rest being over $100 (which were the ONLY ones recommended by our waiter, I wonder why). The food was very average - have had much superior Italian in other City restaurants. The pricings are amazingly h...
Read More On Citysearch sasisrael 4/13/2006 - ExcellentWent here for lunch with some co-workers. The service was very attentive and knowledgable of the wines and food. Everyone's meal came out in a timely manner and the food was fresh and delicious. I wanted to stay for dessert but had no time so we ordered a couple items to go. This is also a great spot to people watch. I plan on going back, next time for dinner with my wife
Read More On Citysearch fredrock 4/13/2006 - A little unsure...By the reviews we thought our experience would be great, however we were wrong. The bread and pasta were really great, but the House salad was so salty that we couldn't get it down. The waitstaff was not on top of us and forgot both our wine and tea. Questioned the price of the tea ($7)and was told my husband had two. The day is coming that people will soon be charged for a refill of coffee too...
Read More On Citysearch 3angels 4/10/2006 - VERY GOOD!Lots of talk about Da Silvano so I had to try it for myself. We made reservations on a Wednesday night. We were seated promptly. The service was excellent and our waiter was knowledgable about the extensive wine list. My friend and I ordered three dishes to share so we could try a few different things. The pasta dish(rigatoni) was cooked perfectly and was quite tasty. We also ordered a veal dish ...
Read More On Citysearch jasmink 3/2/2006 - Worth the waitMy wife and I went here without reservations on a Tuesday night. The wait was a bit long but luckily a table opened up. We started with a salad which was very fresh ith a nice mix of greens. We also had the mussels as an appetizer which were very good. Our entrees were quite tasty. We shared two dishes: meat tortellini in a cream sauce which we loved and veal with risotto, also very good. No room...
Read More On Citysearch cnamath 2/23/2006 - Always goodWe've been going to Da Silvano for years because of the delicious food, excellent wine list and friendly staff. The pasta is always cooked perfectly, the seafood always fresh and the attention to detail exemplary. As long as Silvano continues his ways, we'll continue to go
Read More On Citysearch csanson 2/22/2006 - It's all goodWe went here with a group of 4 on a busy night. Even though it was very busy, the waiters were very courteous and the food was served fresh and in a timely manner. We drank a bottle of white wine from the extensive list and shared a couple different Antipasti dishes(fried zucchini & artichoke with vinaigrette). We all had a different entree(rib eye, roasted duck, linguine w/ clams and lamb) and ...
Read More On Citysearch cjesper 2/17/2006 - DELICIOUS mealI went with my wife for dinner last week and had a terrific experience. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. We had calamari and oysters for appetizers which were both very good. My wife had the gnocchi which was cooked perfectly. I had the roasted veal which was also very good. We were too full for dessert but we'll be back again to try some next time
Read More On Citysearch yuligz 2/16/2006 - the best in nycthe best food end service the staff is only italian
so is the real italian plece to go..........
good food
good service
good music..................
Read More On Citysearch mattia 1/31/2006 - Great Experiencewow, the food is amazing and the service is great! I will be returning to dine at DaSilvano
Read More On Citysearch hail042 1/23/2005 - good food but priceywent last month with a group of friends. enjoyed the food, but the place was kind of dead that night. the decor is nothing special, and the restaurant is split up between a couple of small neighboring storefronts. our waiter was extremely friendly (maybe because there was only 1 other party in the place) and comp'd us a round of shots at the end of meal when he found out my husband and i had r...
Read More On Citysearch nycgirl117 12/11/2003 - horrific service
I must say that I have never been so horrified by the service I received last night at this restaurant! After work, a friend asked me to catch a bit. We ordered some appetizers, such as fried calarmai, zuppa di muscle, and a cold antipasto. Food was good. However the service was terrible. Waiter was so rude. and to top things off the bill came to $120.00. The waiter charges me 56.00 for a col...
Read More On Citysearch Rpiana 10/24/2002 - screwed on winevery expensive wine placed on the table made to look like house wine. no one ever mentioned the price until the bill showed up...bad attitude..never again
Read More On Citysearch halhgreene 10/21/2002 - Fly to Italy for less $$$It was a beautiful day and I thought I would enjoy a nice outdoor table and splurge on a fantastic Italian lunch. What I got instead was a little bit of Upper East Side snobbery in Greenwich Village. From the moment I requested tap water instead of the $8.95 bottle of Italian water, our table was ignored, even though we were paying $20 per glass of house chianti. Perhaps they have two kitchens...
Read More On Citysearch uwsguy 9/5/2002
Reviews from MetroGuide.Community
Overall Rating
There are currently no active or available MetroGuide.Community reviews for this listing.
© 1996-2013, MetroGuide, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
MetroGuide, MetroGuide.Network and MetroGuide New York are service marks of MetroGuide.com, Inc.
To contact us at MetroGuide: Click Here.