Gente

Name: Gente
Address: 153 East 45th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 557-5555
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

641 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

153 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for business meals

Gente Ristorante Italiano offers a touch of Milan in New York City on 45th Street. We serve authentic Italian food. Our soups are freshly made daily using all vegetarian ingredients. We serve Panini, Pasta, Pizza, and Salads that are all natural. Our Gelato, Sorbetto, and Dolce are flown in from Milan. We have an array of specials everyday. Second courses, such as chicken and tuna, are available for dinner and delivery. Take-out from Gente is available as well. Our unique space is perfect for private parties, client presentations, or product introductions. Gente also has a fully licensed bar with a wide selection of alcohol from Grey Goose to Jack Daniels.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(212) 557-5555
Website
http://genteristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jay B. Mitchell
Catering
"Buffet alla Milanese" - Our buffet includes three daily chef-selected pastas, three chef selected salads(specials and menu items included), an assortment of fine desserts and our homemade breads. Please contact us for pricing.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
153 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Between 3rd & Lexington Avenues
Parking details
None
Public transit
Subway: 4/5/6, S, or 7 at 42nd Street - Grand Central Station. Bus: M101, M102, M103, and M98 at Lexington Avenue and 45th Street or 3rd avenue and 45th Street.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Minestrone$9.00
Zuppa Del Giorno$10.00
Bruschetta Pomodoro$11.00
Plum Tomatoes, Basil
Piatto Di Salumi (salumi Plate)
Bresaola, Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Parmigiano, Cornichons, Fennel Slaw
- Serves 2$18.00
Piatto Di Antipasti (Antipasto Plate)
Roasted Beets, Portabella Mushroom, String Beans, Spinach, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella
- Serves 2$18.00
Carpaccio Di Manzo$18.00
Beef Tenderloin, Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Olive Oil
Melanzane Rolatini$17.00
Eggplant, Fresh Ricotta Cheese, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
Crostini Con Polpettine Di Kobe$16.00
Kobe Meatballs, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella
Torte Di Granchio$17.00
Crab Cake

Insalata

Insalata Mista Della Stagione$12.00
Field Greens, Tomatoes
Insalata Tagliata$13.00
Chopped Salad with Field Greens, Radicchio, String Beans, Red Onion
Insalata Parma$17.00
Prosciutto, Arugula, White Beans, Olive Oil, Lemon
Insalata Caprese$15.00
Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Cesare Classico$13.00
Romaine, Parmigiano, Herbed Croutons
Cesare Classico, Pollo Alla Grilla$23.00
Grilled Chicken

Pizza

Pizza Margherita$18.00
Classic Pomodoro, Mozzarella
Pizza Con Verdure$19.00
Mozzarella, Pomodoro, Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables

Risotto

Risotto Con Pollo E Spinaci$25.00
Chicken, Spinach
Risotto Con Gamberi E Asparagi$27.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Asparagus

Pasta

Penne Alla Vodka$21.00
Short Pasta, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Con Pesto E Fagiolini$23.00
Pesto, String Beans, Potato
Spaghetti Con Primavera$23.00
Multi-Grain Pasta, Zucchini, Broccoli, Tomato, Light Tomato Sauce
Ravioli Con Ricotta E Spinaci$23.00
Homemade Ravioli, Ricotta and Spinach, Cream Tomato Sauce
Risotto Milanese$24.00
Sauteed Mushrooms, Saffron
Tagliolini Black And White$26.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Radicchio, Olive Oil, Garlic
Ravioli Con Funghi Misti$24.00
Homemade Ravioli, Wild Mushrooms, Pomodoro Sauce
Papardelle Portofino$24.00
Hand-Cut Pasta Strips, Pomodoro and Pesto Sauces
Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare$28.00
Salmon, Jumbo Shrimp, Sea Bass
Spaghetti Con Polpettine Di Kobe$26.00
Kobe Meatballs
Lasagna$25.00
Meat Sauce, Bechamel, Plum Tomatoes, Mozzarella

Secondi

All Dishes Served With Vegetable Or Pasta

Melanzane Parmigiana$24.00
Breaded Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Bistecca Alla Griglia$36.00
Grilled New York Strip Steak, Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms
Costoletta d'Agnello$36.00
Grilled Lamb Chops, Olive Oil, Garlic, Rosemary
Osso Bucco$36.00
Veal Shank, Mushroom Sauce
Salmone Alla Griglia$36.00
Grilled Salmon Filet, Olive Oil, Garlic, Rosemary
Tonno Alla Griglia$36.00
Grilled Tuna Filet, Olive Oil, Garlic, Rosemary
Gamberi Alla Griglia$34.00
Jumbo Grilled Shrimp, Olive Oil, Garlic, Rosemary
Spigola Almondini$31.00
Sea Bass, White Wine, Olive Oil, Slivered Almonds
Pollo Piccata$26.00
Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Lemon, Capers, White Wine Sauce
Pollo Marsala$26.00
Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Marsala Wine and Mushrooms
Pollo Con Spinaci E Funghi$27.00
Stuffed Breast of Chicken, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Spinach, Fontina Cheese
Vitello Milanese$32.00
Breaded Veal Scaloppini with Chopped Arugula, Fresh Tomatoes

GENTE Prix-Fixe

$45. Add glass of wine $8

Choice 1

Choose One:

Minestrone/ Zuppa del Giorno
Bruschetta
Insalata Caprese
Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Cesare Classico
Romaine, Parmigiano, Herbed Croutons
Piatto di Salumi (Salumi Plate)
Bresaola, Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Parmigiano

Choice 2

Choose One:

Pollo Piccata
Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Lemon, Capers, White Wine Sauce
Pollo Marsala
Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Marsala Wine and Mushrooms
Ravioli con Funghi Misti
Risotto con Pollo e Spinaci
Chicken/spinach
L'Aquapazza
Sea Bass, Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Seawater, White Wine

Choice 3

Choose One:

Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Sorbet
Homemade Biscotti

Bevanda / Beverages

Vino / Wines by The Glass

Rosso / Red

Rosso del Montalcino, Carpazo (Tuscany)$15.00
Merlot, Columbia Crest (Washington State)$12.00
Nero d'Avola, Santa Anastasia (Sicily)$15.00
Chianti, Renzo Massi (Tuscany)$12.00
Bricco Magno/Baby Barolo, Villadoria (Italy)$16.00
Pinot Noir, Trapiche "Oak Cask" (Argentina)$13.00
Barbera, Montevina (Amado County)$13.00
Cabernet, Sauvignon Nathanson Creek (CA)$12.00
Super Tuscan, Ruffino il Ducale (Tuscany)$16.00

Bianco / White

Pinot Grigio, Citra (Italy)$12.00
Gavi di Gavi, Villadoria (Piedmont)$16.00
Colle Massori, Vermentino (Tuscany)$15.00
Sancerre, Jean-Paul Balland (Loire Valley)$17.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Night Harvest (California)$13.00
Chardonnay, Nathanson Creek (California)$12.00
Rosé, Chateau Routas (Provence)$13.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, Candoni (Italy)$13.00
Champagne, St. Hillaire (France)$15.00
Methode Champenoise, Marquis de la Tour Brut Rosé (France)$15.00

Cocktails

$13

Ligurian
Absolut, Aperol, Orange & Lemon Juice
Marcello
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Lemon & Italian Honey
Gente Cocktail
Plymouth Gin, Bitters, Tonic, Lemon
Classic Negroni
Plymouth Gin, Aperol, Sweet Vermouth
Maestro
Campari, Orange Juice, Sparkling Water

Birra / Beer

Peroni
Heineken
Corona
Heineken Light
Coors Light

Non-Alcoholic

San Pellegrino$4.00
Limonata/Lemon, Aranciata/Orange
House-made Iced Tea$3.00
Assorted Soft Drinks & Waters$3.00

Vero Water

Per Person, Still / Sparkling - $3/$5

Unlimited Still & Sparkling Water
Totally Pure & Environmentally Friendly

What 641 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4Service
3.7Ambience
1.3Value

Noise • Moderate

641 Reviews

I
Itoman
New York City35 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I always get the ceasar salad with chicken. The chicken is very flavorful and tender and the salad is fresh.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is my near Grand Central go to restaurant for meeting friend for lunch in the city. I’ve been going there for years for personal and business lunches. Food is good and pricing average for midtown Manhattan. Generally not too overcrowded. It can be noisy do get a table nearer the window or back wall if you can
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Lmdjr
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was surprised that I was not accommodated with the following easy requests: 1. Can I have gluten free pasta - waiter said "it will take at least 25 minutes to prepare" What? cooking times are same for regular pasta. 2. can we have half meatball appetizer with cheese, and other half without? waiter said " the chef will not like that, no it's not possible." again, horrible service and when we got 4 separate bread pieces of apps, my request could have easily been accommodated. This is unacceptable in NY let alone anywhere else.
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StephanieP
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The eggplant mozzarella was good but the shrimp asparagus risotto was as bland, closer to paella style rice than risotto - not at all creamy.
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MatthewM
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, in speaking to owner to learn business is closing soon. Matt
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Nell
Yorkshire37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Genuine Italian restaurant, good food very flexible in allowing you to order exactly what you want. Very friendly staff.
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LSNeats VIP
New York City39 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, the service was terrific, and I love that the kitchen is always very accommodating for special requests. The Chicken Marsala was the biggest hit on the table with chicken tender enough to cut with a fork.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Possibly the worst Italian food I've ever eaten. Saffron in a mushroom risotto? What?
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martini VIP
New York City142 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent salad with salmon and good decaf coffee
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Commuter VIP
New York City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was very good. Nice atmosphere, no pressure to order. We had a great time
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FAQs

Gente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 557-5555.

Gente is rated 4 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

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153 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross street
Between 3rd & Lexington Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Subway: 4/5/6, S, or 7 at 42nd Street - Grand Central Station. Bus: M101, M102, M103, and M98 at Lexington Avenue and 45th Street or 3rd avenue and 45th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jay B. Mitchell
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://genteristorante.com/
Phone number
(212) 557-5555
Catering
"Buffet alla Milanese" - Our buffet includes three daily chef-selected pastas, three chef selected salads(specials and menu items included), an assortment of fine desserts and our homemade breads. Please contact us for pricing.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, can accommodate all your special event needs.

Gente

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Antipasti

Minestrone$9.00

Zuppa Del Giorno$10.00

Bruschetta Pomodoro$11.00

Piatto Di Salumi (salumi Plate)

Piatto Di Antipasti (Antipasto Plate)

Carpaccio Di Manzo$18.00

Melanzane Rolatini$17.00

Crostini Con Polpettine Di Kobe$16.00

Torte Di Granchio$17.00

Insalata

Insalata Mista Della Stagione$12.00

Insalata Tagliata$13.00

Insalata Parma$17.00

Insalata Caprese$15.00

Cesare Classico$13.00

Cesare Classico, Pollo Alla Grilla$23.00

Pizza

Pizza Margherita$18.00

Pizza Con Verdure$19.00

Risotto

Risotto Con Pollo E Spinaci$25.00

Risotto Con Gamberi E Asparagi$27.00

Pasta

Penne Alla Vodka$21.00

Spaghetti Con Pesto E Fagiolini$23.00

Spaghetti Con Primavera$23.00

Ravioli Con Ricotta E Spinaci$23.00

Risotto Milanese$24.00

Tagliolini Black And White$26.00

Ravioli Con Funghi Misti$24.00

Papardelle Portofino$24.00

Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare$28.00

Spaghetti Con Polpettine Di Kobe$26.00

Lasagna$25.00

Secondi

Melanzane Parmigiana$24.00

Bistecca Alla Griglia$36.00

Costoletta d'Agnello$36.00

Osso Bucco$36.00

Salmone Alla Griglia$36.00

Tonno Alla Griglia$36.00

Gamberi Alla Griglia$34.00

Spigola Almondini$31.00

Pollo Piccata$26.00

Pollo Marsala$26.00

Pollo Con Spinaci E Funghi$27.00

Vitello Milanese$32.00

GENTE Prix-Fixe

Choice 1

Minestrone/ Zuppa del Giorno

Bruschetta

Insalata Caprese

Cesare Classico

Piatto di Salumi (Salumi Plate)

Choice 2

Pollo Piccata

Pollo Marsala

Ravioli con Funghi Misti

Risotto con Pollo e Spinaci

L'Aquapazza

Choice 3

Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Sorbet

Homemade Biscotti

Bevanda / Beverages

Vino / Wines by The Glass

Rosso / Red

Rosso del Montalcino, Carpazo (Tuscany)$15.00

Merlot, Columbia Crest (Washington State)$12.00

Nero d'Avola, Santa Anastasia (Sicily)$15.00

Chianti, Renzo Massi (Tuscany)$12.00

Bricco Magno/Baby Barolo, Villadoria (Italy)$16.00

Pinot Noir, Trapiche "Oak Cask" (Argentina)$13.00