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696 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

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Nello New York Reviews from The Last Year

Tripadvisor: 😒 (9) Yelp: 🤢 (17)

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Nice but pricey but worth it

5/5 by NYC_Geezer on 03/15/2023

My favorite wife and I were strolling towards the museum on the UES and stopped here for a drink. Being a local from New York City, always saw this place while zooming by in a cab, but this time we had the pleasure of stopping on a Saturday afternoon for a drink…and use the bathroom. Turns out this is a Venetian restaurant so I had to have an Aperal spritz! It was fantastic, pricy but fantastic. So next time you’re on Madison Avenue, walking up to the museum, stop here enjoy a cocktail and the experience of walking through museum for hours and hours might make it a little more pleasant. For you movie buffs, Three days of Condor, and the French Connection were filmed in this neighborhood. I recommend the Aperol spritz.

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What a joke

1/5 by Chris K on 03/15/2023

Fried calamari disgusted! Really. Caesar Salad NO Caesar dressing! Mapping the floor while we and others are eating? Do you really like to smell the chemicals? Apparently the owner’s don’t care and it’s obvious from the tables & stained chairs. Well, we would have had better food on a street cart that this dumb. First & Last time & I’m doing a favor!!!

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If you eat here you haven't read the reviews or you simply

1/5 by Jim G. on 02/27/2023

If you eat here you haven't read the reviews or you simply cannot believe them. Either way you are in for a huge bill AND a disappointment. Don't say you haven't been warned.

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Huge prices for normal food

2/5 by denuevoaqui on 02/16/2023

Totally overrated. Brutal prices for a below average food. Nothing in the restaurant is wow or unique that justify those prices. Big mistake.

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High-standard Italian food in a sophisticated ambiance

5/5 by alexps81 on 12/29/2022

This place really hace a high standard of excellence and elegance. Located in one of the most sophisticated areas of NYC, Nello has the virtue of delivering any high expectation with its highly referenced Italian food and very sophisticated ambiance. A bit pricy in my opinion, but definitely a place to enjoy when visiting NYC.

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I stopped here for a little afternoon treat.

5/5 by Ariana O. on 12/13/2022

It is a great spot to people watch if you sit outside. I had a delightful dessert with mascarpone cream and glass of wine. Will be back!

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I always go to Nello when my parents are in town & the food

5/5 by Caroline D. on 12/11/2022

I always go to Nello when my parents are in town & the food is spectacular. It has a relaxed vibe & the staff is the best - they're helpful when it comes to recommendations and definitely don't skimp when it comes to the Parmesan or portions. We typically order the ugly tomato salad, which is always so fresh and yummy. I love their squid ink pasta, but their lobster ravioli is also delicious. The pasta offerings, which are made fresh in house, are pretty massive, so it's easy for everyone to find something that they'll enjoy. They usually have a bunch of specials too!

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Aside from the overpriced and undercooked mediocre food,

1/5 by Sara V. on 12/03/2022

Aside from the overpriced and undercooked mediocre food, the service is atrocious and the atmosphere is tacky. The only attractive thing about this restaurant is the location. The manager is sleazy and scammy. They conned us with some open table deposit nonsense which is too ridiculous to even articulate (essentially overcharging us). The service is far from customer centric. The tone which the staff speaks in is patronizing and demeaning. The clientele at this restaurant is not particularly tasteful. Terrible dining experience, rude staff, and bad food. It may be more beneficial to flush you money down the toilet, where in Nello, "classy" patrons are hogging the bathroom to do blow.

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One of my favorite places to stop and have a cocktail and

5/5 by Melissa M. on 12/02/2022

One of my favorite places to stop and have a cocktail and snack. It's always beautifully decorated inside. Changes for the holidays. It feels super fancy, and is fairly expensive. But I just love the ambiance, and waiters.

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If I could rate this a zero stars, I would.

1/5 by Ashley S. on 11/12/2022

We were not asked if we wanted inside or outside seating and they immediately sat us outside where couples were blowing cigarette smoke on us the entire meal. We were asked 6 times what kind of water we wanted. When we got a martini they asked if we wanted with a twist or with olives and we said olives. When I mentioned that it was wrong the guy TOOK OUR FORK from our table and scooped out the lemon from the drink (a $30 drink too) and tossed it on the floor and didn't fix it. Out appetizer was insanely bland and terrible and our food was mediocre. Nobody checked on us once throughout the entire meal. When I mentioned that our service was terrible nobody said anything and did not care at all. We have lived in Manhattan for years and have never had such terrible service.

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Broken glass on the table.

1/5 by zakia a. on 10/29/2022

Dirty silverware. Roach on the wall. All these were still better than watching the hard up 30 something year old woman whoring out for her $30 pasta.

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I live near nello.

1/5 by John W. on 10/23/2022

Very very over priced. Wine cost is abusive. Rude staff. Food is great but aggressively overpriced.

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Past its prime, surly captain, pushy up-sells, astronomic markups. Run for your life with your wallet.

1/5 by pat p on 10/18/2022

After decades of good experiences at Nello under Mr. Balan's prior ownership, Nello's should be renamed "Hell No". Party of 3 well dressed women: the wait captain seemed annoyed we wanted to linger over cocktails before ordering, was miffed we weren't interested in the pricey truffle options, and argued with the table's host about the calamari dish that she ordered which seemed to arrive incorrect according to the customer. Wait captain aggressively propped an open menu in front of her and in a loud voice berated the customer about what she had ordered suggesting she didn't know what she was talking about. Host, in turn, dubbed wait captain "Rude" and "Abrupt" in a voice loud enough he got the message. Said Captain stalked off and disappeared until he presented the billing machine tableside to the host and then stood there glaring not letting go of the machine. The meal and experience were ruined by his poor demeanor. Note to staff: Customers are the reason a restaurant exists! Entire horrible experience squarely the fault of Nello personnel who are seemingly bent on upselling, rushing the diners, and steering menu choices for $$$. Food was, in a word, "Gross". Wine prices are revoltingly high. Ordinary Sta. Margherita Pinot Grigio is $130 per bottle and $29 per glass, which represents roughly a nine fold mark-up. Nello's has sunk to its lowest--a truly terrible experience you cannot afford to endure, in more ways than just the beating your wallet will take - undeservedly. However, if you like to sit down for a high priced, rushed dinner and be abused by surly, cocky waitstaff, Nello's is for you. For us it will be "Hell No" Nello.

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The reviews here are bad for a reason.

1/5 by Will N. on 10/16/2022

Anyway, if you like to eat a nonsense-tasteless expensive baby portion food with a teddy bear sitting next to you, this is the place for you.

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Oh Nello, what happened?

3/5 by mary p on 10/15/2022

The first 6 entrees we ordered at 8:30 pm were sold out: no chicken, artichokes, scallops, sea bass, striped bass and lobster. This is on a Saturday night. Very surprised and slightly disappointed. And what’s with the huge red stuffed bears? One thing for Valentine’s Day, but frankly odd for an upscale restaurant.

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Overpriced

1/5 by Jules C on 08/27/2022

Overpriced. You must go to another restaurant nearby paying 50% less. You just pay for the place, the pasta is “OK” but not the best in town. Don’t waist your time and money.

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This place looks nice and delicious from the outside.

2/5 by Isabella H. on 08/05/2022

But on the inside prices are thru the roof for the poor poor quality of food. I will never go back and do not recommend. The staff was kind and accommodating I will say.

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This restaurant is cute and quaint lit by candlelight with

5/5 by DJ O. on 07/30/2022

This restaurant is cute and quaint lit by candlelight with full floor to ceiling windows that open to the street. I thought we would really enjoy our evening here, that is, until the guy in the photo showed up and sat himself at our table across from my wife with help from a staff member. He continued to stare at her longingly all evening until she actually asked if she could go home with him!! What kind of establishment is this?! In all seriousness, we loved it at Nello. The food was spectacular, the service superb and yes, we DID bring Mr. Bear (Big Red) home with us...because what's an extra $500 added onto your bill when it makes your girl so happy? They actually have many of these bears all over the restaurant and it's so charming. My wife was in heaven. Now we'll think of this special night every time we look at her giant stuffie! And we will certainly be back again to dine at Nello!

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Nice location on Madison Ave.

4/5 by D F. on 07/24/2022

Just know spot costs before you come. Paid $900 for an afternoon snack. We ordered a small dish of 6pc salmon w/caviar ($500) and 4 shots of Don Julio 1942 ($260) and there was an included $152 tip. Keep in mind, it wasn't even a meal, just a small bite while we were shopping. Lowkey feel like they're taxin on the Caviar but guess you payin for the location

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We were just walking past the restaurant, looking in, when

2/5 by Brooke L. on 07/16/2022

We were just walking past the restaurant, looking in, when one of the staff members stopped us and told us that we needed a table for 4 (it wasn't even a question.) He ushered us into the restaurant, and as soon as we sat down, several waiters were on us right away, getting us water and offering us wine. Only after did they give us menus, where we realized how outrageously expensive our lunch was about to be. Their forcefulness made us so uncomfortable, and they totally roped us into staying. Our food was actually very good, but the portions were tiny: prepare to leave hungry after paying $50 for a bowl of pasta. One of the waiters rushed us at the end, trying to get us to order dessert while we were still drinking wine, and they all hovered over us for our entire meal. The food was good but not worth the price and the incredibly awkward and pushy demeanor of the staff.

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Hands down the most rude manager and worst service in New

1/5 by Furqaan S. on 07/10/2022

Hands down the most rude manager and worst service in New York City. Food came out cold and was average - though priced as if it came with 24k gold shavings. When we complained about appetizers coming out after the mains after waiting for 1 hour, the manager literally did not care and in fact ushered us out of the restaurant in front of everyone with utter disrespect and zero class. I wish yelp had a negative star option for this place and it's management. Do not go unless you like below average food and rude people!

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Do not go.

1/5 by Helena S. on 07/06/2022

It was awful and expensive. I overheard a staff member asking a single woman next to me in Spanish if she wanted to go sit with a creepy man sitting in the back corner. Regardless, the food was borderline disgusting. Even the salad was bad. I think we paid $40 for iceberg lettuce that wasn't even fresh. This place is clearly an overpriced escort restaurant.

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If I would have gone off the rating for this place I would

5/5 by Angelica F. on 06/25/2022

If I would have gone off the rating for this place I would have kept walking. I am so glad I stayed. This restaurant is clean the service is quick and attentive. The prices are high but worth an experience. I ordered the Bellini which was just amazing. Between 2 people we split a Cesar salad and bolognese. You can tell that even the dressing is made from scratch. DELICIOUS. They brought a basket of fresh bread Im guessing is made in house. The bolognese was amazing so fresh and best I have had. Pasta to sauce fresh and delicious. Even though I had half portion I was stuffed. This place definitely deserves a 5 star from food to atmosphere to service.

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Always a good dining experience

5/5 by Mary K on 05/29/2022

We go to Nello every time we're in NYC. It's always a good meal, atmosphere is great and it's in a great location! I love the Fegatini! People that think this menu is too expensive must not get out much! Sorry!

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This place didn't even have the courtesy to call in advance

1/5 by Victoria P. on 05/17/2022

This place didn't even have the courtesy to call in advance or even same day to inform me that they could not grill anything that day. I mean nothing. They had my phone number from when I made the reservation weeks back. It was my best friends birthday and he wanted to go to this restaurant. The food that we had to choose from was mediocre at best. It was super expensive and not worth it at all. Cute red bears- stay away!!!

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Worst price value in NY.

1/5 by Miguel M on 04/03/2022

We order pasta with Truffle and they didn’t starved the Truffle in the table and it was totally not fresh, we also ask for seabas and it was very greasy. The price outstanding , I thefinilly won’t be going back.

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Worked perfectly!

😍 5/5 Review by AcceptingVessel63 (03/09/2023 6:29 pm)

Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.

Got into Nobu Malibu

😍 5/5 Review by EnamoredList61 (03/03/2023 8:41 am)

Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!

Very easy

😍 5/5 Review by EnchantingMass27 (02/13/2023 6:57 am)

Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future

Fabulous Lunch

😍 5/5 Review by FascinatedSnake33 (02/05/2023 3:09 pm)

I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!

Great reviewer team

😍 5/5 Review by ActualBoot15 (02/03/2023 11:03 pm)

Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!

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Incredible

😍 5/5 Review by ImmortalApple60 (02/02/2023 5:20 pm)

I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.

Best platform out there!

😍 5/5 Review by AwakeDecision53 (02/02/2023 12:23 pm)

Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!

This app is life changing

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This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!

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Worked perfectly

😍 5/5 Review by ExhaustiveDiscovery71 (01/05/2023 12:53 am)

Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.

NOBU Atlanta

😍 5/5 Review by CorrespondingJewel46 (12/30/2022 8:23 pm)

Amazing and easy process

Success on Short Notice

😍 5/5 Review by EnforceableUmbrella69 (12/22/2022 11:59 am)

Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.

Worked perfectly, thank you!

😍 5/5 Review by FabledChange61 (12/15/2022 7:24 pm)

This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!

Worked flawlessly!

😍 5/5 Review by ArtfulChange26 (12/05/2022 6:25 am)

Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.

Last Reply by CelebratedStreet63 (03/15/2023 4:29 pm)

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5 Replys, 2 comments

Love this app!

😍 5/5 Review by DeliberateScale19 (11/30/2022 11:45 am)

So glad I came across this app :)

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Quick table in Miami

😍 5/5 Review by AppealingOpinion58 (11/29/2022 2:21 am)

I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here

Last Reply by DecadentRoof69 (01/30/2023 2:54 pm)

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Prime time, great meal

😍 5/5 Review by AvidUmbrella31 (11/25/2022 8:07 am)

So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it

Last Reply by DeliberateScale19 (02/01/2023 6:42 pm)

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Got impossible NYC res

😍 5/5 Review by DapperBasket31 (11/16/2022 11:13 am)

instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly

Last Reply by FamousStation67 (01/10/2023 7:55 pm)

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Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted

😍 5/5 Review by ForeseeableInsect17 (11/13/2022 6:56 am)

perfect

Last Reply by MaternalRecord73 (01/22/2023 3:32 pm)

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Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability

😍 5/5 Review by ExpressionisticSuggestion35 (10/29/2022 8:09 pm)

I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.

Last Reply by AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 9:40 am)

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3 Replys, 1 comment

Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas

😍 5/5 Review by InformedStretch72 (09/29/2022 1:00 pm)

Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍

Last Reply by AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 9:41 am)

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It works!

🙂 4/5 Review by ChattyPeace47 (09/04/2022 2:30 pm)

Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!

Last Reply by ZestfulSeed54 (11/29/2022 9:45 am)

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Money transfer

🙂 4/5 Review by GutsySalt20 (09/02/2022 11:13 am)

As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.

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Love this app

😍 5/5 Review by ImpassionedOffice37 (08/02/2022 5:38 pm)

Got to go to places otherwise unreachable

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Easy Access

😍 5/5 Review by EthicalLetter14 (08/21/2022 9:10 pm)

Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.

Last Reply by EnjoyableJelly34 (11/14/2022 9:34 am)

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Worked like a charm

😍 5/5 Review by ExactMass18 (07/31/2022 11:24 am)

We were very pleased with our experience at Scarpetta. It made our anniversary very memorable. The reservation was seamlessly transferred into our name.

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Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?

Question by FluffyStar64 (07/09/2021 5:10 pm)

Best Answer It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!

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Working on your bid?

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Best Answer Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.

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Process after bid is accepted.

Question by EvocativeFold67 (09/17/2021 8:11 pm)

Best Answer Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.

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Where do the Reservations on AppointmentTrader come from?

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Best Answer Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.

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What happens if my bid expires unanswered?

Question by FluffyStar64 (07/08/2021 5:55 pm)

Best Answer Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.

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