Gnocco

We had the most amazing brunch here ❣️ we were running late and the hosts were so gracious. The food and drinks were delicious, we all had pizzas which we ate all of including the crust 😂 & they literally read our minds and we never had to wait for a single refill. Never felt more taken care of!!!Bottomless is the best! Can’t wait to come back! ❣️❣️❣️

I’d attach a picture to show you how good the food was, but I honestly scarfed it down before I remembered to do that. The sauce was so good I used every inch of crust on my Amatriciana pizza to make sure my plate was clean. The bottomless brunch sangria is also amazing too. Made in house fresh every day in the morning.

Went to get a tattoo today and I researched places to eat near the shop, this one happened to be two stores down from the tattoo place. When I walked past the place the smell of the food hits your nose with such grace.The second you walk in, you are greater by the hostess, the atmosphere is a delight, this is such a beautiful restaurant. The minute you sit you are given water and bread. This place was very busy and still I received amazing service, not once did I have to look for my waiter, and when my waiter wasnt around, there was another gentleman who asked if I were okay.I was in the mood for salad and pizza, and let me tell you, it was some of the best food Ive eaten in NYC in some time. The pizza was made to perfection. I love the fact that the first thing you see when you walk in the place is the pizza oven, so you immediately know they are serious about pizza. The quality of the ingredients were top notch. The salad with shaved Parmesan was amazing. And then the ice cream was the perfect ending to bless the palette.... I also loved that the waiter spoke Italian and the other gentleman spoke Spanish as I am half Italian and half Spanish.This was a great experience. I am an Executive Chef and I can say that this place is a perfect example of how a restaurant should be run, they have the perfect people working there.I will be coming back and I will make sure to spread the word amongst my peers.

Gnocco is my favorite restaurant. Delicious food and great service. It never disappoints.

Food is basic but delicious. Falls flat on portions. They do the hipster thing of serving a tiny bit of pasta in a bowl with a HUGE rim and it’s not fooling anyone. Everything is a bit overpriced- but thats what happens if you’re in they city so whatever.Literally went to a burger joint right after sonce we were all still super hungry. For reference I am 5’6 and 155 lbs so it’s not like a really overweight person with a super large stomach is writing this

We came for happy hour and had the best time.The drinks were great, the truffle fries make my mouth water and everyone who worked there was incredibly kind and friendly. They made the whole time so much better. We’ll definitely be back.

Delicious Italian food in a cozy spot. Service is very friendly. Dishes were flavorful and portions were reasonable. Great variety of food and drinks available.

I can’t stop raving about this place. They have an extensive vegan menu and the vegan cheese is delicious. I was taken care of by the lovely Carrisa. She offered such great hospitality and her music playlist was perfectttt. 10/10. I ordered the Vegan (truffle pizza). I will definitely be back to try more of their menu 🙌🏾

Excellent Host, Location, Food ! The thinnest pizza New York has to offer ! It’s a beautiful chic style restaurant with wonderful nature inspired ambience, live plants around your table and lovely staff ! Absolutely a pizza heaven ! Also the pasta none compared to this can be better in New York City at the moment for vegetarians! Absolutely lovely place and definitely the place to visit in NYC if you are around ! Reservation is must ! Don’t forget to get the truffle pizza !

The service was top-notch, the same as places I’ve been for double the prices. The food (dinner) was quick to come out and delicious. (Aside from the table bread, which is very “meh.”) If you can, get seating in the covered “outdoor” patio—the ambiance was amazing!

There food is unique and beautiful Italian dishes I ever seen. There drinks 🍸 pack the rite punch 👊. The prices are all affordable 👌 and there There services and hospitality are amazing 👏. I honestly give this place 10 out of 10. For there creativity. I definitely recommend this restaurant

Gnocchi is an all star restaurant. The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and treat you like a million bucks. The atmosphere is cozy and just plain lovely. And to top it all off the food is INCREDIBLE. Some of the best Italian pizza I’ve had in a while. Their ingredients are authentic and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend the Amatriciana.

Highly, highly recommend! Brilliantly delicious New York Style Pizza. Sweet and quaint atmosphere, very friendly staff full of smiles and good vibes. Our friend used to live next door and brought us here on a weekend trip, it was so great we decided to eat here twice before the weekend was over! I will always come back to this one its very good!!

Have been coming to the place for years and it never disappoints. The vibe, the food, the service is just FANTASTICO!!!! If only I could give 10 stars!!!By far my favorite spot on the city!

You have to try carbonara. I don’t think that this version is the Italian one but is delicious. I would definitely recommend the place.The cocktail was great, too.The yard in the back of the store is pretty with nice atmosphere.

The service was incredibly fast and the food was solid. Nothing amazed us but we weren’t disappointed either. The speed of service was impressive though.

Overall I was here part of the pizza tour. Staff were amazing friendly we got a behind-the-scenes look on how the pizza is made they serve roman round style. Thats all we had

Gonocco isa splendid establishment with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My food was delicious and presented with artful taste. I was seated in the back of the house where I found myself in a converted courtyard area with a makeshift roof. The room was surrounded with plants and wide brick walls. Yes, this was the perfect lighting and ambiance for a fantastic evening of small plate Italian cuisine. I would happily recommend trying the gnocchi pomodoro or the fusilli. The fusilli came with a green jalapeno pepper that lit my taste buds on fire, in a good way. I sincerely hope this review helps.

The food at this spot is just absolutely wonderful! The best part is the menu is on an iPad which seems soo cool, with pictures for every item. Truly a 21st century menu card!The staff is incredibly friendly and super engaging. They gave awesome recommendations and went above and beyond to make the experience amazing! If you’re in EV and want some great Italian- head on down to Gnocco!

Very cosy italian restaurant. The patio is so beautiful! The staff very friendly and the food super delicious! The Pizza crust is crispy and thin. The Menu has a lot of choices and we definitely plan to go back and try other things. It is a but pricy but absolutely worth it!I would recommend this place to any italian food lover

Food is fantastic and staff is super friendly!

We sat outside. Food came out quickly and was yummy. No complaints!

Food was so good. Ambiance was very cool and a great vibe. UPDATE- went back for brunch and WOW! It was amazing and the owner Pierre Luigi was very kind and welcoming. The food here so good. The staff is very attentive and nice. The ambiance is a true Gem in nyc. Wish more restaurants were like this place.

Excellent food and excellent service. Leon provided great service!Calamari was best I have had in a while! Steak was delicious! Wish steak dish had a little something extra than just lettuce, maybe some veggies. Pasta was good, but needed something else for the price. Dessert was delicious as well. The garden sitting area was very beautiful!4 stars, because menu needs a redoing, electronic ipads and not easy to navigate, and I think they need to go to a QRcode system.

I got the carbonara. More accurately, i got profoundly disappointing dry scrambled egg pasta. It was majorly under seasoned in spite of 2 major ingredients being bacon and pecorino and they seem to have forgone black pepper and instead used little chunks of cooked egg white.

Horrible food was totally not what the picture and video showed I had the tagliatelle and ragu looked nice and saucy and meaty nothing but grease and bits of ragu not worth the $25 I took 2 fork fulls and tossed in trash

The food was so good and the drinks were too. Super cute indoor space and just as nice outdoor one too. Great for Covid safe dining.

Nice surprise- we stopped for just a drink & enjoyed some food… arancini were very nice, the cheese plate was good (would be very good, but one of the hard cheeses tasted a bit like refrigerator), gnocchi buffalo was very nice… service was excellent.

Fantastic venue, the food is incredibile and the service super professional and friendly! If u miss Italy or you wanna try real italian food, go to gnocco with no hesitation!!

Really great Italian restaurant! Everyone enjoyed their meals in my party of 8. Service was fantastic, The waitress kept coming back to ask if we wanted more drinks. The meat platter was amazing with all different meats. Pizza and pasta dishes were great. Highly recommend, will definitely go back!

Everything is to die for. If you come here, please get the truffle pizza. WOW! I can’t stop thinking about it! Also the vibes are immaculate. Definitely a must try if you’re visiting. Fun energy, great food, great service.

I had a great time at GnoccoI truly loved their margherita pizza and their cheese board. I also liked the service and place was cozy

I absolutely adore this place. Ive brought countless friends and family here and the service is always top notch. Servers are friendly and attentive even when busy. My server this time was Marian yet Ive had so many great servers. The vibe is super chill so it almost feels like visiting friends. The food is great too. I always get the lamb and they really know how to season fresh veggies. Highly, highly recommend. Please go there with respect and good vibes, its a special place.

Food was great, drinks were decent and it was pretty light !

We had a party of 14 and were seated promptly. The place was very busy. Food, delicious. Service, Id give it above 5 stars if I could. Great experience overall.

It was my friends birthday dinner. we went into this place based on a tiktok that glorified this place. best to say is that it was the COMPLETE opposite. for the price you might think you’re going to get feel good quality food but the pizza was an absolute floppy overpriced burnt and yet somehow undercooked mess. the burger we ordered came with four slices of COLD cheese on the untoasted bread. how is this place even in business??? its honestly just for the aesthetic city vibes. dont even get me started on the entitled waitress who stood at the table and demanded we would give her more than 20% of a tip and called us “disrespectful” because we didnt want to tip her more. Honestly we wouldve gave her more but the fact she had such an attitude we were absolutely disgusted. Save your money!! literally get pizza from ur local pizza shop which is more cheaper and you’re going to come out with your stomach full and your moneys worth. The margaritas were watery and the only thing good was the mimosas. Never again!!

Perfect little nook to be with long tim friends and catch up. Like in a picnic with the comforts of home and family. Creative decor creatively capturing the rustic, serene quiet of the Emilia region of Northern Italy. They give you a chance to order almost all the dishes so that everyone can havea bit of it, The more the merrier. come with 7 friends and get the waiters suggestions. Have fun

Amazing service thanks to our waiter Leon. He went above and beyond to provide an amazing experience. Better service than any mainstream restaurants we’ve tried. hole in the wall that slays. Mickiael and andreas were also giving.

I stopped by Gnocco as part of a pizza tour work holiday party. We got the TARTUFATA pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. I am not from NY but would definitely try to come back if in the area.

Service, food and atmosphere all 5s. The digital menu takes a minute to figure out but very informative.

The simple bruschetta is AMAZING! Love the pomodorro, avocado toast, truffle pasta, white mushroom pizza, buratta, salmon, and pancakes. My kids love the Mac’n’cheese. Really everything on the menu is excellent!

The pizzas were great and the cocktails were delicious. The wine menu, whilst it covered the basics, only had 1 rose and white wine that were a little meh. The atmosphere out the back wasn’t anything to write home about but nice enough.

Great food and great staff. The plants are also an extreme atmosphere enhancer. Also, allergy friendly if you ask.

My friend and I were looking for a nice brunch spot in the city. This place is easily 5 stars! It has unique decor and incredibly great service. Great food and the bottomless drinks were amazing. Highly recommend!

🤢🤮WORST dining experience ever!! Order a “vegetarian” pizza off their “Vegetarian Menu” (Yes, their digital menu specifically offers a “Vegetarian Menu” to click on that displays all the “Vegetarian” options available). Took a bite out of my “vegetarian” pizza and had a MOUTHFUL OF MEAT! Filing a report with NYC Department Of Health and Better Business Bureau! DISGUSTING 🤢 🤮IN RESPONSE TO “OWNER’S” COMMENT ON MY REVIEW:You hand patrons of your restaurant iPads to view your menu. Upon opening the cover of the iPad, customers are given the option to “click” on several menus. One option is “vegetarian”, another is “vegan”. Since I’ve been a vegetarian (not vegan) for over 40 years I “clicked” on the “vegetarian” menu and NONE OF THE OTHER MENUS! If you offer the same item with meat on a different menu it’s NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER to have any kind of knowledge of that! Either your servers have to be knowledgeable and inform customers or you have to change the names of items on your menu!! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF, YOUR ESTABLISHMENT AND THE PEOPLE YOU EMPLOY and NOT OFFER LAME EXCUSES! 🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢

Delightful restaurant, really good food, my son had a pizza, my other son had rigatoni, I had gnocchi. All were very very good the meat board appetizer was very good. The desserts were amazing. All of them the cheesecake the chocolate cake the Nutella calzone the tiramisu everything very good. Service very polite. Highly recommended.

Good Italian spot for sure. Shout out to the very friendly and accommodating waitstaff (friend brought in her newborn).

The food here is DELICIOUS! Everything made fresh. Excellent service. Loved they didnt try to rush the meal. In fact you felt invited to stay. I will be going back very soon with some additional guests. I sat in the Garden which is lovely and rustic. The music suited the mood. Loved it. ❤

Great dining experience and the staff is amazing. One of the best places in the East Village

Great dinner for our foursome. Our table was in the garden area (rather than upfront by the window.) We each had different appetizer, each had an entree followed by dessert for each. Each dish was delicious. Good wine list and cocktail options. Service was gracious and timely, in fact all staff was attentive. Recommended for families and slightly larger groups.

Best Italian in the city with the best vibes looks amazing inside amazing service and food. I recommend anyone to try this place everything is truly a masterpiece.

Great food, nice drinks, friendly service, cool atmosphere and reasonable prices.Gnocco is a perfect example of what an Italian restaurant in the city should be about

Cozy and romantic. Great place for groups as well as couples. Traditional Italian comfort food fused with a modern western spin - healthy and delicious! Great wine selection too and the dessert is worth sparing room for. Service is very friendly and the decor adds to the great vibe.

Leon, Andres and Francisco were wonderful. Amazing food. Have been coming here for years!!

We had a lovely evening here on New Year’s Eve. Aside from a friendly and attentive bar tender and delicious food options, the host worked incredibly hard to accommodate us after a mix up with our reservation- which was probably our fault to be honest. Highly recommend.

Host Service - Excellent! We ended up being somewhat difficult as he sat us indoors and then we asked to be sat in the garden area and then asked to be moved as the AC was right on us and we were cold. The host was very patient and didnt make us feel bad.Waitress Service - Terrible. It took someone forever to take our order. My husband had asked for oil and balsamic and we never got it. We ended up having to ask for it again and then finally got it by the time we were almost done with dinner. After the food arrived, it took so long for someone to come check on us that we were over ordering the condiments we needed.Ambiance - The restaurant is nice and they have put in a lot of time and effort to make the indoor garden look nice and feel like an outdoor set up.Food - My husband and sister-in-law got their pizzas and it was delicious. The sauce was well seasoned and the crust was perfectly cooked. I unfortunately got the pasta and it was very disappointing. The sauce tasted bland and the vegetables didnt even have any flavor to it. It was supposed to be spicy but the chilis were on top of the pasta and not cooked so even when I mixed them in, the texture was off. We also got the burrata and the arancini for appetizers and they were average.Price - Average, I dont think it was worth it though.Side note: I did enjoy that the menu is on an ipad and therefore you can see a picture of everything you are considering ordering.Instagram Handle: @TheShahLALand

The margherita pizza is amazing as are the pancakes. The staff are super nice. They helped entertain our 9 month old daughter through brunch. Definitely recommend going. Sit out back in the garden too.

Nice local restaurant in alphabet city. Nothing spectacular but good enough if youre in the area. Prices are reasonable for what you get. The tiramisu is excellent though. The pizzas are light and airy so you dont feel like you loaded yourself up with carbs. Service was friendly and efficient. Although the hostess left much to be desired. We couldnt quite understand why it took so long to get us seated despite having reservations and half the restaurant being empty.

Food is ok. Mediocre. The service is ok too but has room to improve. They are friendly and polite, at least but less professional.

Excellent vegan pizza! They have an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu. Good service, great ambiance.

Amazing place! Very warm atmosphere, not too crowded. Authentic and straightforward. Service was quick and friendly, menu is interactive and on iPad with pictures so it makes choosing that much easier. Food itself was delicious, and I was unfortunately too full to try dessert but the options looked great.

BEST PIZZA in NYC; unequivocally! The customer service is fantastic as well. The owner is very nice and will sit with you at the bar to get to know his customers. i cant say enough positives things about Gnocco. Great food all around.

Great Northern Italian cuisine with its 20+ years in business in this location. Must make a reservation when possible or go at an off time or youre not getting in. Yeah, its that popular. The pasta dishes are fresh and some more unique than others. This visit: loved the gorgonzola walnut pasta and the whole wheat pasta. The famous Gnocco fritter appetizer is all that and more. Beautifully presentation of the octopus salad speaks for itself. I wouldve preferred some cracked pepper or fresh lemon as another element but my fellow companions opted no to that. Oh well. Next time Im going to hoard it for myself. LOLOther classic dishes like the pizza and calzone were also very good. The margherita has fresh basil and thats our favorite. Love the sauce and that crust. If youre lucky, you can ask for the garden seating but thats usually packed first. Its a covered area but with all the fun elements of outdoor dining without the pedestrian traffic and Street noise. Totally would return and recommend. Give the lambrusco a try as well or enjoy the many other suggested pairings as noted on the menu.

Rat infested place with mediocre food and cheap decorations.My husband found a roach in his pizza.My waiter approached our table and spoke to us in Spanish?Whoa I was stunned!I asked my latin waiter many times that we did not understand Spanish and to communicate in English but he refused to do so.Not even the daily specials were explained.I asked to speak to the owner or Manager but no one came to our table.Never come back again!Avoid this cheap Rat hole at all cost!!!

A very cute restaurant with lovely staff but THE FOOD WAS UNBELIEVABLE!!!!I’ve travelled from state to state in the past 6 months and this was by far my favourite restaurant experience I’ve had.I had pasta and truffle which was that evenings special, however I would LOVE for them to put it on their menu as it was DEVINE.If you’re in NYC please visit here - also ask for Luigi he is the best!

Good restaurant, good food!

The food and service was great. However, the portions were very small for the expensive price.

A gem of a neighborhood restaurant! The staff is welcoming, and the variety of indoor and outdoor space provides an enjoyable dining experience.The patio has both a rain cover and heaters, and is available year-round.The signature dish, gnocco, is an assortment of cured meats along with light, fried and puffy dough.The pasta, seafood, and meat are all consistently excellent.The wine and cocktails are well-chosen.The desserts are good too!

Had a fabulous dinner last night ! Sat in the garden (really nice, warm too). Pasta, pizza, salad, appetizers & wine all super ! The staff & management were awesome. This place is a real find! Everything fresh.Something else very helpful - you can look @ photos of the meals on the menu tablets (iPad). Reasonably priced too! Check it out!

Absolute gem in the east village. Beautiful ambiance, insane food and reasonably priced for the city.They’re true value though is the wait staff. Ava was an absolute gem and so much fun to get to know. Gnocco is lucky to have her!’

Overall, it was a nice place and the food was good too. Thankfully we had a reservation as it was constantly really busy and we were seated right away inside. They had partitions between tables for social distancing, sanitizer on the table and provided a QR code for their menu as well as an iPad. The service was a bit slow but we enjoyed our table conversation while we waited. I noticed another table next to us who seemed frustrated their food had not arrived shortly after we got ours. The staff were all friendly. The only minor two things I noticed couldve made it even better... not a huge deal but 1)the table was up against this wall which was a mirror and wedged in this weird brick wall that stuck out, which means the two people against the wall had very little room to sit, we were squeezing ourselves into an already tight space (although I think the owner noticed towards the end of our meal and came to fix it by putting the table out a bit), 2)We were also offered bread but no olive oil and balsamic vinegar (like how restaurants in Italy usually serves it)...

The best were the gnocchi pomodoro , the sauce was delicious and I know it was freshly made because it’s similar to mine. The presentation was also very appealing. The fennel salad was a bit bland. The spicy chocolate and cherry gelato was really good, flavorful, well presented. The rose wine definitely a plus. In terms of service, I’m not very pleased. We were not given any options but to sit indoors in a very limited space, (I understand maybe they were very busy but at least ask). The server didn’t ask or explain anything. We asked for our check, she didn’t ask cash or credit, came back with a printed copy a little abrupt. The communication wasn’t great, language (s) wasn’t an obstacle. The place has improved a little since the time it had a different owner or management, but I feel it needs more light indoors.

Amazing food. I had the eggplant parmigian. It was delicious. The staff was very attentive. I cant wait to come back.

Great experience. Food and drinks were delicious. Love the outdoor eating area.

We ate outside tonight, far enough from other patrons that we felt so safe. All food we ordered was incredible. DEFINITELY get the truffle burrata, you will not regret it. 10/10

Wonderful flavours, authentic and homemade pasta. The cold cuts are are DOP and freshly sliced- the desserts and coffee were a little disappointing, but the gnocchi and Tagliatelle alla tartufo more than made up for it. Definitely worth a family night out.

Incredibly tasty and unique-What a gem of a restaurant! I have followed Chef Brian Lavin since his tenure at Salt. The man just knows how to create delicious food. Gnocco offers excellent variety,-from homemade pasta to seafood to seasonal cocktails. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable staff (Giles is wonderful), so ask them for recommendations.

10.14.17 - generally good Italian food, but nothing too special. The pasta is a little aldente, which is how I like it. The portions are good. The staff is amazingly nice. Overall, not bad, but nothing that would draw me back.

Ordered a pizza pie and a salad for delivery. Pie was soggy, cold, thinner then paper and looked at best a drunk person prepped and cooked it. Also for the price of the pie pizza, it would not even fill a toddler if they ate all of it by themselves. Ive had better pizza from those $1 pizza places.The dressing on the salad was abysmal and horrible all in all. It was so bad I couldnt even finish the salad.All in all for the astounding price for the pizza and salad you can spend less to get better quality food and quantity. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Wonderful Italian spot for groups. Come here in warm weather and theres a wonderful back patio area you just might land. Pasta is fresh - Ive had several dishes and never been disappointed. Recommend a reservation.

Worth every bit of 5 stars! Try to sit in the back patio - its adorable and warm and beautiful! We went for brunch, the black truffle eggs were one of the best egg dishes Ive had. And the desserts, wow! The ricotta cheesecake was just heavenly and the creme brulee was fantastic as well. Everyone was really nice, service was quick (but there werent a lot of people when we were there). Cocktails were also great - nice homemade bloody mary was delicious. Will definitely be back for dinner!

Just visited for restaurant week. The insalata was good, but the two entrees (gnocchi and branzino) were extremely salty. In addition, the gnocchi was very soft/overcooked. However, the wait staff was friendly and the ambience was nice out in the garden.

This restaurant is so cute! Pretty outdoor seating with lights. Had the Buffalo Mozzarella starter and Truffle Pizza, both were excellent. For dessert, the chocolate mousse and my boyfriend had the mint chip gelato, highly recommend both. We just moved to the area and are looking to come back and try different things on the menu*** this is an edit to my original review above***After a lovely reply from the owner and a suggestion on a dish, my boyfriend and I decided to pay Gnocco a visit for Saturday brunch. We chose to sit outside in their patio area this time and it was so pretty with lights and vines everywhere.We ordered a la cart from their brunch menu, eggs with truffle shavings, Margharita pizza and per the suggestion of the owner a Tagliolini with butter and shaved truffle.I cannot begin to describe how delicious everything was. The best part is you don’t feel bloated and heavy after eating here. Their portions are perfect and the food is so well prepared.For dessert I had the spicy chocolate gelato and cherries while my boyfriend has some lemon sorbet. Obviously both were great.We are definitely making our way through the menu and can’t wait to come back and try some more!

Lovely food. Great service. I was alone and the staff were amazing

A good friend and I really love this place. The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is ultra accommodating and friendly and the food is incredible. We will go back more often for sure!

Five of us had dinner there Memorial Day weekend. We sat out back because it was in the high 80s and the AC inside was off. The backyard is covered by a Plexiglas roof that was opened; when it started to rain they shut the roof. It was like having dinner in a greenhouse, we were all sweating. I had the rolled chicken which was really salty. The waiter never offered us a drink refill. In fact we didn’t see him from the time we ordered, until he came to offer desert. We couldn’t wait to get out of there!

Came in for happy hour last monday with my girlfriends & not only were the frozen espresso martinis & calamari some of the best I’ve had but the waitress we had was so sweet, Lea chatted with us & made us feel so welcomed!! highly recommend happy hour here & try to get seated with my girl Lea, 1000/10!!!

The ragu was just amazing. So often you go to an Italian restaurant and you can taste the commercialization. Not here though. The ragu transported me back to sunday dinners with my family growing up. One of the best sauces Ive had in my life.

Gnocco was recommended by a fellow Italian friend who really liked the food here. So coming from an Italian (Rome) Id tend to believe.The interior was clean and modern. We had a reservation for 8 people which was all set up in the patio in the back. The host was friendly and led us back while we waited for the rest of the group of join. We ordered some appetizers to start. The buffalo mozzarella was creamy, smooth and delicious. The octopus carpaccio with fennel tasted great except that it was sliced paper thin. We prefer the octopus as bite size morsels. The Arancini de Riso is as I remembered it from my travels in Italy.Our server had several lost in translation moments where we ordered one dish became two. When it came to ordering the main entree he said it would take a long time if we all ordered our own dishes so better so share. But what is the difference between ordering 8 dishes verses 6? And secondly, it wasnt like we were in a hurry...? We were a bit puzzled but decided to order our own individual dishes anyway.In terms of time, I didnt think it took that long for the food to arrive on the table. The pizza was light and the crust was delicious. The pasta cooked al dente and the steak cooked as requested. The Branzio al Cartoccio was filled with seafood. In all everyone was very happy with the dishes and we all shared to try a little from everyone.Gnocco may be a new find for us and a place we will be returning back to again even with the puzzling moment that left the table all pondering.Tutti a tavola a mangiare!

Love this place! The food is excellent environment is super cozy and the people are very friendly and knowledgeable !! I have eaten here several times and they never let me down!My favorite part of the restaurant is the indoor garden with A/C it’s super cute !

Went to Gnocco on a recommendation from a friend. First time visiting NYC from Seattle. We made reservations for 7:30, arrived about 7:22 and were seated right at 7:30. Our waiter, Fabio, came over promptly as we were being seated and asked if wed ever been in before. We stated we had not and he asked if we were ready to order. Fabio, we havent even looked at our menus yet. He came back about 2 minutes later, gave us the specials and asked if we were ready. Not quite. He came back again at 7:35 and explained that he needs our order, because we have to be out at a certain time and he wants to make sure we can get served. Ok, thats a first. We hastily place an order, my dining experience has now been sufficiently soured. We order drinks, and wait a reasonable amount of time for the food. The food was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. We skipped dessert and went to a gelato place down the street. Lord knows I wouldnt want to overstay our welcome.

HORRIBLE, WORST NIGHTMARE EVER..burnt, tasteless pizza and super salty pastas.This is the Mc Donald of pastas, overcooked and super salty.We were the only black couple and we felt neglected and ignored.Not to talk about their cheap recycled wine from the previous week. Lipstick on the glass and roaming RATS in the dining room!Incompetent Non Italian establishment.We were the only black patrons and their latino waiters totally ignored us.We felt neglected and ignored too.Never come back!

Service was great - the servers were friendly and accommodating with a large group last minute reservation. Great options for vegans/vegetarians; the food was yummy! Portions were good.

Nice Italian place with great variety of food. Came here after visiting blind barber for cocktail. Had an eggplant based pizza and beef salad. Both were wonderful!

House made pastas were fantastic. The service was pretty good and the waitress was wonderful at explaining the dishes. Small space but fun atmosphere. Pricey for portion size.

No option for ZERO STARS? HORRIFIC service. Intentionally rude. We went once and had really WORST BAD SERVICE EVER, but we figured everyone has a bad day, so we tried it again. We received 2 GLASSES OF RECYCLED WINE.NOTE: we were the only two people there. So we placed the stroller off to a corner near the table, then we actually watched them discuss the matter and specifically send a bus boy over to act like the stroller was in his way. The bus boy asked us to move the stroller, so we got up and left. Dont go here until they change management. They should be ashamed of themselves.In addition my wife saw a rat and bugs in the dining room!STAY AWAY PLEASE

Love love love everything about this restaurant. The food is incredible, the service is so professional, and the ambiance is perfect for a special dinner. We had our rehearsal dinner here and were treated like old friends. This is our go-to for all special occasions.

Great pizza, was impressed by nearly every pie we tried. Will definitely be back. Service was a little slow for our not-too-large group, though.

Great service, warming place, incredible food. Pizzas are incredible

Food was ok. Gnocco bread was fan-forking-tastic. the tweaked out waiter was cute and clumsy. the back patio was gorgeous and comfy. probably worth four stars after dark.

Nice place! Special dishes.

Whether it’s a morning coffee al fresco, a romantic candlelit dinner in the garden, or even a bottomless brunch with the fam-bam, Gnocco never disappoints. Some come for the pizza and some come for the wine—but all come for the neighborhood atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates the eclectic neighborhood that is the East Village! Each time, I can guarantee that Gnocco will greet me warmly with open arms and leave me with a full belly. Since my childhood, the aroma of fresh pasta, bread and marinara sauce etched itself into my heart, and coming to Gnocco makes me feel as though I’ve returned to a familiar home. Thank you Rosella! Ti amo and I cannot wait to see you for my next black tartufo pasta! Mmmmmm

Great food and great service!

The best Italian food

The best Italian food in Usa since 10 years, when Ive been there.for.the first time. I went there again after 10 years, I still remembered the name and the good food, and I can confirm that you eat as in Italy, Amazing!

We met friends at Gnocco. We mostly ordered small plates washed down with drinks and long conversations. The food was very good.

Will DEFINITELY be back!! This place had it all... it was beautiful, serene and inviting.. we sat in the outdoor room which was an air conditioned solarium.. so pretty.. the service was fantastic. Our female server (forgot her name 😕) was very knowledgeable about all the food and took great care of us and we can be a pretty needy bunch with more wine, bread, oil (which was delicious!) And butter...The food: we started with the Antipasto Misto... WOW!!! We practically ate the plates to not let any of it go to waste!! Lol! Our dinners...Reginette Gorgonzola e Noci... OMG!!! If you love cheese... say yes!! It was a more AMAZING alfredo-type flavor and the pasta was very different and sooo enjoyable!! All homemade BTW!!! So even with a pasta dish, you dont feel heavy and full..The Branzino was steamed in foil and was super light and tasty.. The grigliata Mista di carne... every bit was delicious... we had the house white wine.. and it was absolutely delicious, fruity and light.. On our way out, we ran into the owners which invited us to a couple espressos with Sambuca and a limoncello.. our overall experience in Gnocco was outstanding and I am so looking forward to coming back!! Thank You for an awesome time, food and service!!!😘

Omg! We actually made a mistake and were supposed to go to another place. Instead I saw it was in the east village and I thought Oyeah, thats where we use to go years ago, and I made a reservation. BUT IT WAS A MAGNIFICENT MISTAKE!!! The environment is intimate and romantic if you want to take a date, and cozy and welcoming if you want to go out with your friends (thats what we did). The food and wine was AMAZING and EXQUISITE. Absolutely go here if havent already!!!

I recently enjoyed a bottomless brunch here and had a truly wonderful time. We chose to sit in the backyard patio, where the ambience was great and the drinks were flowing. The white sangria was a particular favorite of mine. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. Highly recommend!

Nice place for a date! Relaxed but upmarket atmosphere. The gnocchi dish was amazing. Also had the creme brulee which was tasty but nothing mind blowing.

Great deep fried dough appetizer, gnocchi with tomato sauce and pizza, no idea about the rest of the menu because they do these three things so well.

I celebrated my babyShower last Thursday. Everything was amazing. Utku and Felix did an excelent service, atmosfera is incredibly beautifull and food is so delicious. We really love this place!

The most delicious pizza. So cool to walk in and see the pizza being made. Everyone was very friendly and the ambiance is super trendy. Pasta and frozen espresso martini also amazing but not pictured!

The food was great but we finished our food & drinks and plates were taken away at 9:00pm and our waitress didn’t address us again until 9:50pm and when she approached us she said “you’re here?” and had clearly forgotten about us

The food quality doesnt match the price. The pasta was bland and didnt taste fresh. The wine was of poor quality. Definitely didnt match the expectation.

Food was excellent. What should be expected of an NYC restaurant!The wine was perfect!Service was there when we needed it and out of the way when we needed them to be. It was perfect!

Absolute 10s across the board. We were outside deciding whether or not to go in, when a gentleman opened the door and welcomed us in. We were seated out back and its gorgeous, beautiful plants and great lighting. Their menus should be the industry standard!!! No reason for confusion on what youre ordering.The service is very accommodating and pairs great with the food!! We tried the olives, bread, calamari, mussels, salmon, and vegan rigatoni! The star is the Rigatoni, get it with shrimp! Shout out to the entire staff!

Absolutely amazing pizza (bufalina), pumpkin ravioli was good, great wine pairing, and really good dessert

This place is fantastic!! The back courtyard is such a hidden gem, and the food was very good. The best part of this place though was the staff!! Every single waiter, host, or busboy we interacted with was so pleasant and kind and seemed genuinely happy we were there. It made our experience absolutely lovely! Highly recommend the Carbonara and the price for entree plus bottomless is amazing.

Food was great but unfortunately service was deplorable. Our table of 10 on a Saturday night had appetizers and entrees coming out at random times and drinks were forgotten about.

Nice, quiet atmosphere (at least when we visited) and delicious Italian style pizza! Reminded me of the pizza I had in Rome. The slices are big and require folding which Im not a fan of for non-NY style pizza, but overall Id recommend. Great Italian options and dessert, though the eponymous Gnocco appetizer was a bit overrated in my opinion.

The best place to go. It is safe Food is so delicious. The ambience and attention are the best. Please try the expresso martini and the octopus appetizer. Enjoy it!

Friendly staff. Great food

Lovely patio garden in the back offers a quiet escape from the city while still dining outdoors for covid safety. the food is superb and the service was wonderful!

Amazing service, atmosphere, and the food is great! And the coffee---amazing! Shout out to Andres for being super chill and hospitable!

Small unique restaurant with awesome tasting food that your tastebuds will thank you for. Service is amazing, with an beautiful ambiance about the place

Best service we received from any restaurant our whole weeks visit here in NYC. Friendly cozy environment with fast helpful service! Highly recommend

Planned a large dinner party, and it was amazing. A great experience. Amazing to plan via email with Gian Luca, and amazing food. Highly recommend

Great place, had a Spicy Boy margarita that blew my mind.

Now I know why people say Italians are rude lol. But still the food was great quality. My husband, our friend and me had a good time in this place.@_crysdiamond_

Pretty good outdoor backyard.

We were disappointed that we could not sit in their courtyard, as the sidewalk table setting wasn’t amazing. However, the food was great and fairly priced.

Lovely Italian place. Food is great and coffee is a real espresso!

Id ordered lunch few times and I love their food. The bruschetta is so fresh and zesty. The macaroni and cheese exceeded expectations and I loved the Bucatini Ametriciana was some of the most delicious spaghetti in red sauce Ive ever eaten. The spaghetti carbonara is pretty good too. I would love it with some grilled chicken. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves fresh Italian food.

Great secret garden at this authentic Italian spot in New York.Cozy and romantic ambiance and super friendly kind service

Great place, Amazing food, great atmosphere and service.

The pasta was undercooked and underwhelming. For the first time in my life I sent a drink back, it was so awful (and like $17!)

A beautiful place for a not-super-expensive date. i find gnocco to always be a great compromise - romantic but not overwhelmingly so, delicious but not expensive and right next to the park.

Cosy place but the service was terrible and rude. Also the pasta portions where snack sized and bland making them way overpriced.

In short - this restaurant left me speechless. I will be back. Here is the more detailed review- Nestled in the heart of a bustling foodie paradise, Gnocco stands out as a beacon of Italian cuisine, offering an authentic dining experience that transports patrons straight to the rustic countryside and lively streets of Italy.The restaurant takes its name from a delectable type of Italian dumpling, a nod to the care and authenticity infused in every dish. The menu at Gnocco is a testament to the rich culinary traditions of Italy, curated with both passion and precision. Its evident that each ingredient is chosen for its freshness and quality, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of flavors.The star of the show is undoubtedly the homemade pasta, each strand and shape a canvas for the vibrant, locally-sourced ingredients it accompanies. The gnocchi, true to the restaurants namesake, is pillowy perfection, served in a variety of sauces that rotate with the seasons but are consistently delectable. The pizzas, too, are a revelation – thin, crispy crusts topped with gourmet ingredients, all fired to perfection in a traditional wood oven.Service at Gnocco is as outstanding as its cuisine, with staff that are not only knowledgeable about the menu but exude a genuine warmth and hospitality. Theyre eager to make recommendations, share the stories behind the dishes, and ensure that your dining experience is memorable.Gnocco is more than just a restaurant; its a celebration of Italian culinary mastery, a place where every meal is an occasion and every guest is treated like family. It stands out not just for the authenticity of its food but for the experience it offers – a slice of Italy that feels both comforting and exhilarating. Dining at Gnocco is not just eating out; its an immersive journey into the heart of Italy, promising flavors and memories that are truly indelible.Enjoy!

It was ok. Food was decent, but nothing special. They get an extra star for a VERY good sangria.

My husband and I met here 3 years ago and the service and food is as impeccable as ever.

Great service, great food!!

Nestled in the heart of the east village, Gnocco is a classic Italian restaurant with a unique floor plan.The dining room consists of a cozy inner dining room and a beautiful semi outdoor seating section filled with a vibrant green and plastic floral vibe.While the waiter did mess up our order and had little knowledge of the menu, the food was delicious. Drinks were great and the manager comped us for the mistakes made by the server.Overall great food and will definitely come again!

Honestly, reading through the 1 star reviews here and seeing how defensive the responses are is pretty insane to me, so I was hesitant to even say anything, but I felt like I needed to write about my experience here. Right off the bat, the male server was really rude and would snap at my friends for asking a simple question (she asked when Happy Hour ended and he said “I literally just told you that it’s Happy Hour like look at the menu”). I get that serving is an exhausting job, so I didn’t want to judge him based on his instances of snapping at us. I ordered a vegetarian pasta, and it truly tasted like it was microwaved from Trader Joe’s and was making me feel nauseous. When I told the waiter this, he told me it’s because I’m used to “Little Italy pasta” (whatever that means genuinely) and that I need to start reading the menus more carefully. I told him I know what I ordered (like, I’m not illiterate) and said “I don’t mean any disrespect, but it doesn’t taste good to me and it’s making me feel sick”. Despite this, he just kept insisting that me and my friends don’t know how to read the menu carefully. He told me he will not refund me (I took maybe 5 bites of my food), but he can make me something else. I was pretty upset since I was losing $23, but since the food was making me feel sick, I offered to just pay for the meal without a replacement. I genuinely think that he got offended because he kept flipping through and telling me how amazing their pasta is and he doesn’t understand why I wouldn’t want it. I didn’t want to argue so I just ordered a replacement meal to go. The bartender (maybe he was a manager, not sure) gave us complementary drinks to make up for it. He was nice, and I do feel bad about being that person to complain about food, I just was so upset with the way we were being spoken to and the food was really not good. I got this replacement meal to go and got so sick as soon as I ate it and then had to go to work till 4 am on an empty stomach since my dinner made me so so sick—it just was not an ideal situation and I wish they had just listened to me instead of making me feel like I “don’t know what good pasta is”. Obviously I tipped 20% because not tipping is just an abomination, but let me say I really, really did not want to. The waiter was nice after I ordered the replacement pasta but I do not understand why he was so offended. And no, I won’t come here again, just so I don’t have to hear that in a rude response, I’m just sharing what happened.

Great menu, very vegan friendly, great food, great service, and relaxing. Cannot wait to go back!

We had a wonderful experience here. The staff, food and back garden was amazing. We cant wait to come back!

Every time I come here I’m always treated with the most excellent service and the best food. The golden kiss cocktail is to die for and the pasta with walnuts is excellent. The arancini is so warm and melts in your mouth. Every time it’s a 10/10 and I feel so happy being here. :)

Went for bottomless brunch. Great value for the drinks package and lots of food options.

Family-run authentic Italian food with a world-class pizzaolo. Great service and pleasant atmosphere.

Food was good, service was ok & it was nice that they have back yard

This place never disappoints. Food is great. Had the antipasto and the mixed grill. Great atmosphere and superb service. feels like dining in Italy

I had my wedding lunch over there. Gnocco fritto is a real guilty pleasure. Food is excellent.

Good food but terrible little bathroom under the stairs.

My wife and I were eager to try Gnocco in New York City, lured in by its numerous glowing reviews. However, our experience left us puzzled and underwhelmed, meriting a modest three-star rating. The cuisine, while palatable, fell short of the authentic Northern Italian cuisine it purported to emulate. Service was lacklustre, with some staff members more engrossed in their conversations than in attending to guests. Our server’s contrived Italian accent, more amusing than authentic, only added to the evening’s disappointments. The final letdown was the restaurant’s policy of adding a 4% surcharge for card payments, a move that felt both petty and diminishing to the overall dining experience. Regrettably, this visit did not inspire a return.

The eggplant and beet salad were my favorite.

Wonderful food, wonderful service. Overall A+. Can not recommend the meatballs (antipasti) enough.

Great place for casual Italian. Loved the electronic nenu and suggested wing pairings.

Good place but the food is not amazing

Great Italian food restaurant, pizza is specially amazing! 😁

Great vegan options and super friendly staff.

The typical Emilian cuisine transplanted in Manhattan, indisputable quality in a cozy place, what else should I say?

Make sure you tell them straight up you want bottomless brunch (even if they don’t offer it) or they’ll get nasty!

The best place in New York!

Good food and service. I love their meat balls and rice balls.

This is another amazing place in the city that my wife and I very much enjoyed. The ambiance and the staff is wonderful.

The food is so delicious I had a broccoli raven pasta dish and Im still savoring it in my mind The coffee martini The octopus dish are simple examples of their great tasty dishes. The owners are there taking care of you, and the skinny Italian chef ensures you enjoy your dish until the last drop.You MUST go. Itll become your regular restaurant

Wonderful food, ambiance, and wait staff. Definitely will return.

Absolutely delicious food and drinks and great vibes everytime.

Food was great. Most of the dishes were really excellent. It was a bit crowded.

What a find! Excellent food, lovely ambience and attentive but not intrusive staff. Loved it.

Top notch Northern Italian dining experience.

Best Italian restaurant in east village , excellent food , wonderful service , nice tasting wine .

Nothing like a good pizza at gnocco facing Tompkins square Park on an afternoon, or evening, or night, or breakfast...Amazing Pizzaiolo

Great indoor outdoor feel super friendly staff and good food

I had the Red Beet Salad and it was very good. Nice peaceful atmosphere, with natural light from the glass roof at the back of the restaurant.

Terrible service, rude manager, cold food. One of, if not THE worst experience of my dining out life.

Great evening, great food, great staff. Thank you for a good dinner!

Great place, the Margherita pizza was beautiful!

The pizzas suck. The “crust” is so thin and offensive, crunchy cracker. Italians don’t eat like this you impostors. The only mushroom pizza offered is porcini, and the reconstituted porcinis are mushy and repulsive, huge chunks of stem instead of nice slices. The only reason i ordered from here is because numero28 went out of business (probably due to the ridiculous rents which are ruining everything for anyone not earning a finance executive’s paycheck.). This restaurant is emblematic of the big-money-rent disease plaguing the city.

Relaxing place with a wide variety of dishes and a nice thorough online menu. Everything we tried (arancini, bruscetta, gnocchi) was good. Very neat covered patio type dining area.

Its the only place in America I can eat genuine gnocco like my mother used to do. I eat there at least one night everytimes I go to N.Y.

Great Italian on the Lower East Side.Go there!

Taken here as part of a group. Some if the best Italian food Ive had in a long time.

Incredible Roman style pizza! Extremely thin and super soft crust

Vegan friendly. Would be nice if they had more vegan dessert options in the menu.

The best Italian food. The back garden is beautiful

Great food all around! will recommend

One of my favorite places in nyc to get ACTUALLY AUTHENTIC ITALIAN pasta. Exactly like Roma❤️

Some people are just unhappy in general and it shows in their 1 stars reviews... Staff was friendly and food was yummy! This is an awesome addition to the neighborhood. Keep it up!!

Nice cozi place, good food at a reasonable price paired with a very diligent service.

Authentic Italian Food. I love that there is a separate vegetarian and vegan menu. This place caters to different food preferences and the taste is delicious. Definitely recommend their pizzas.

One of the best local restaurants. The tortufata pizza is a favorite.

Good food and nice atmosphere but the service isnt the best.

Food very good, a bit salty and greasy as restaurant food tends to be. Went for dinner, sat in garden room, was a bit noisy there. Room had an ac despite open ceiling (that was covered with a net). Slightly quirky decor which includes the plants in the garden room. Bread given before meal was not impressive at all, cold and tasted generic. Price was about $50-60 per person with wine, some people getting appetizers.

Excellent Italian in a very relaxed and comfortable environment. Great service as well.

Great birthday dinner! Everything was delicious

Their pizzas are light and fluffy. cant say i cared much about their gnocco appetizer though.

Walked by looked completely empty. Came inside and the whole back section was very lively. I got to sit in the front in a quiet section which I was very happy about since I was dining alone.I got the spaghetti carbonara. Not the best carbonara I’ve ever had BUT still good. I would dine here again but order a different dish. Service was great. As a solo diner, I was an easy guest. Bartender was very friendly and so was my server.They have digital menus with pictures of every dish and wine pairings which I thought was super cool!Overall I’d come again!