Il Violino

Name: Il Violino
Address: 180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 873-2500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2002 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Il Violino was established in 1993 by the Mariani family. They are from Villa Santa Maria, a little town in the heart of Italy (Abruzzo) known as La patria dei cuochi (chefs from this town have been executives at the Vatican, the White House, embassies and top restaurants and cruise lines around the world). Il Violino has been one of the original Lincoln Center Italian restaurants and, in these days, one of the few still in operation.
The chef Vincenzo Mariani, formerly the executive chef at Monsignore (one of the top restaurant in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s), leaded the kitchen with his international experience and created an original and innovative Italian menu.
In 2009 the owner, decided to write a new page. The restaurant has been transformed into a Trattoria: a warmer and cozier ambiance, one of those that you can easily find in any small town in Italy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 873-2500
Website
http://www.ilviolinony.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
West 68th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,002 people are saying

Il Violino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Violino shines as a classic Italian gem near Lincoln Center, offering "excellent food" and a "wonderful neighborhood feel." Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive service" and "delicious homemade pasta," perfect for pre- or post-show dining. Its cozy ambiance and "consistent quality" make it a beloved favorite.

2,002 Reviews

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David VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Top quality traditional Italian restaurant. Even the staff stay for years, sometimes decades. You can depend on having as fine a meal and dining experience a few years later as you had a few years before. My wife and I look forward to our next visit to this classic Italian.
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judy VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As always, dinner was excellent. Great location near Lincoln Center.
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Mary
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is very good — well-prepared, perfect portions, good variety of Italian favorites and more. The service is also good, friendly, helpful, available but not hovering. Terrific choice for local UWS dining and close to Lincoln Center.
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Suzanne VIP
New York City61 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a 100th birthday. I had the chicken parm. It was delicious. One friend had a pasta dish and the other had fish. They both commented how good their selections were. The prefixed lunch was well worth the price. We each had soup or salad and a glass of wine in addition to our entrees. We each ordered dessert to.celebrate the birthday “girl.” We all left feeling very satisfied. I will definitely return.
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Linda VIP
New York City33 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice cozy atmosphere, good service, good food. What else could you ask for?
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Lori
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Ambience was elegant. We were not rushed. Very enjoyable for our for experience here.
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Kathy
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, portions were perfect. Our waiter was so accommodating and very nice. Nice pre or post show dining place.
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Carolyn
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious! Portions were healthy. Friendly waitstaff.
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Charlotte VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood spot. A very varied menu and super duper gracious service.
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Rebecca
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. We got buffalo mozzarella the carrot soup, the gnocchi Bolognese. And the wine was excellent too. The waiter was very attentive and also hilarious. My date said he didn’t want cheese. He’s allergic to it and he managed to somehow make that a joke throughout the course of the meal.
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FAQs

Il Violino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2500.

Il Violino is rated 4.6 stars by 2002 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

180 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross street
West 68th Street
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
1, 2, 3, B & C trains to 72nd Street, and the 1 train to 66th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilviolinony.com/
Phone number
(212) 873-2500

Il Violino

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