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Rossini's Restaurant
Rossini's Restaurant

Rossini's Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://rossinisrestaurant.com
  • Email: rossinisrestaurant@yahoo.com
  • Phone: (212) 683-0135
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 11:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 11:00pm, Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:30pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Gilbert
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Our split level dining room accommodates up to 60 people on each level. The Bar/Lounge area accommodates approximately 20-30 people. The entire restaurant can be reserved for 100-200 people.
  • Private Party Contact: Nancy (212) 683-0135
  • Entertainment: Live music nightly.
    Sunday 6:00 Pianist
    Monday Thru Friday 7:00PM Pianist
    Saturday 8:00PM Opera Trio (Performing various operatic songs as well as Broadway hits and love songs)

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Park & Lexington Avenues
  • Public Transit: Located 4 blocks from Grand Central Terminal
    Train - MTA Metro-North Railroad
    Subway - 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines
    Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104, Q32
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Street parking after 7:00PM or Icon Parking located at 205 East 38th Street (between 3rd & 2nd Aves.) after 5:00PM and pay $11.00 - Rossini's must validate your parking ticket.
A word from Rossini's Restaurant
Located in the charming neighborhood of Murray Hill, Rossini's has been serving fine Northern Italian Cuisine for 36 years. The genuine friendliness and warm service makes diners feel right at home in this family owned restaurant.



We specialize in Northern Italian Cuisine… but also features dishes throughout the Italian Peninsula. Our cuisine is based on many long standing family recipes as well as new and innovative Italian presentations.
Our menu offers a wide variety of pasta, chicken, veal and fish dishes or our chef will prepare your favorite dish if you don't see it on the menu.



The large chairs and roomy interior provides an ambiance that is perfect for the important business lunch or the intimate romantic dinner.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Enjoyed the food, very good service and comfortable room. But I wish we'd been warned about the two (sort of) opera singers. Kind of annoying, and sometimes made conversation challenging."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "As always, Rossini's delivers! I requested a romantic table for two for a date night with my significant other and my wish was granted. The service was impeccable from the coat check to the bus boy. The food was amazing...which was nothing less than expected and the ambiance was traditional Italian. Rossini's is one of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan and I look forward to becoming a regular customer."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Very comfortable. Leisure dining. Excellent food and great service."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Very great service, food was fantastic, wine list was endless, desert was amazing, entertainment was great. Setting the scene for a romantic night."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great food and service. Good location, close enough to Grand Central, Morgan Library. Great Restaurant Week value."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We dined with a business group of 15; this can be a challenge. The service was outstanding, lots of variety in the menu and the specials were enjoyed by many. Great choice if you are seeking a good meal and experience in this part of town."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Like a time machine -- room decor, waiters' clothing and ambiance are very traditional in the best sense. Service courtly, unobtrusive and efficient. Big menu, lots of choices, food very fresh and delicious. And the piano player was outstanding. We were there on a quiet Sunday night, it was serene and completely relaxed. Would go again next time we're in NYC."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "I was looking for a place to dine in Murray Hill during restaurant week. Rossini's was a wonderful find. It was a short walk from Grand Central and close to the Morgan. The menu choices, often quite limited during restaurant week, were surprisingly generous. Everything we ordered was delicious. Lovely atmosphere, too. A great experience."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "This is a traditional Italian restaurant serving excellent veal marsala, calamari and mussels that we ordered for lunch. The service was outstanding. If you have a leisurely lunch break, I highly recommend it."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "If you are in Murray Hill in search of authentic Italian cuisine, this is the place to dine. Veal scallopini is done just right. Waiters were fair, not knowing who ordered what for a party of two and it was not very busy for a Friday evening. Live music was played nicely by a solo pianist, even though our table was a bit too close to it. All in all, the service is usually much better during lunch hours, but the food is prepared deliciously. A good find in the Murray Hill neighborhood!"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "NYC Restaurant week is not always indicative of the best meals, but this was very disappointing. I had previously enjoyed the food on last year's visit. Although the appetizers were the best part of the meal, the main dishes were very bland, and the dessert was just pitiful. How do you serve ice cream in a paper cup?"
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Love this place! I am a repeat offender and love to share this place with my friends, you won't be disappointed."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "We were seated promptly, food was very good, some nice live music and then the letdown. A close inspection of the $400 bill (there were 4 of us) showed there were 2 extra drinks on the bill that we had never ordered. They were removed when i pointed it out to the waiter but the bad feeling in my stomach did not go away."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Fantastic appetizer of salmon carpaccio. The best part of the main dish - veal in cream sauce - were the mushrooms. The ice cream dessert.....well, it was part of the Restaurant Week special. The service was very good. Rossini's is an upscale Murray Hill restaurant. Good place to take the family."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Everything we ordered was fantastic! You won't be disappointed!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I have had the pleasure of dining twice at Rossini's in the past 6 months and have been quite impressed with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. I felt everything was impeccable...even the restroom screamed of management's desire to please the patrons. The incredibly difficult to please group I dined with on both occasions had no complaints...which is highly irregular."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Food was great and service was excellent. Great spot."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We usually eat on the a Westside but were staying near this restaurant . The menu for Restaurant Week looked good . My first course of calamari was like chewing gum. I have never had such rubbery calamari . I sent it back and had the mussels which were good. The veal was good. The tortoni was okay and the cannoli was a little too sweet. I do not think I will go back here again. There are better restaurants on Madison Avenue around the corner."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "I went with my friends. Awesome dinning environment and service. Best bruschetta I've ever eaten. Restaurant week set taste good overall. Good balance of vegetables, salmon slices, lemon, sauce in my appetizer. Main course was fine, the veal and sauce tasted mild with aroma of cognac. My friend thought the pasta of the day awesome, particularly the beef. Cannoli was fine although the stuff was a bit over sweet. We added an extra dessert of pear and ice-cream, it looked so funny."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "The atmosphere is rreally nice. The mussels were the best I've ever had. I hope they're on the menu the next time I'm there. There will be a next time. The restaurant is well placed on the East side near the Mid-town Tunnel and is especially good for anyone coming in from Long Island. The food, veal for two and lasagna for one, was all tasty. Especially good was the soup special of the day - a 3 bean soup. All-in-all a memorable lunch."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "We haven't had such attentive service in a while. The staff all knew their roles and worked together wonderfully. They were attentive and approachable. All had a sense of humor and enjoyed their work. The food was amazing, so it made for a memorable NYC Otalian evening!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I made reservations for a party of six. The moment we arrived, we were immediately greeted, escorted to coat check followed by our table. Everyone is attentive to your needs, not just your maître d. We all ordered different entrees and no one was disappointed with their meal. I think the garnish even disappeared off the plate. Everything was delicious. Outstanding service and amazing food. I'm looking forward to another date night at Rosini's."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Last minute search for dinner led to an enjoyable dinner. Great desserts and wine. Kid portions were small so a second order was needed. Pricing model was a bit peculiar for coffee and dessert."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "We arrived at 3:30 to reunite with old friends and had a wonderful meal and fine wine and drinks. The waiters were attentive, the atmosphere excellent for talking and we were there for 41/2 hours with no sign from any one that we were over staying . There were no empty tables so that was a good sign also.."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Had dinner here on SuperBowl Sunday. Wasn't crowded and we were seated immediately. Live piano music was a nice touch. Great service. Nice assortment of breads to start. I had the chicken special and my date, the lamb chops. Both were superb! Reasonably priced. We'll be back!"
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "Everything at Rossini's is pitch-perfect! Fantastic staff, amazing food and an old-time but not tired decor. During our weekend in NYC, we ate here twice!"
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Everything was very good. My only negative comment was when the bill was paid. I had a gift card. The maitre 'd very bruskly asked me how much was on the card when I handed it to him. He easily could have run it and seen how much was available. When I was leaving, I handed the check holder to the maitre'd who opened it in front of me and counted the tip in front of me. Both of these are very rude"!"
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "We eat here often. I take clients, my family, and friends. I have had functions for politicians here. They always treat us like family, the food is good, the service is second to none. The owners always greet you and make sure your meal is progressing as desired. They are wonderful. And no, I don't have an ownership interest...I am just really comfortable here. The piano playing is an added pleasure but don't sit too close if you mind the music."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Fantastic atmosphere. A bit pricey but well worth it for the experience of a traditional New York Italian experience."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Service great. Food mediocre. But overall a nice feel."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Celebrated my birthday here with a large group of nine people. The appetizers, drinks, entrees - everything was delicious! The prices were extremely reasonable. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. The pianist playing while dining gave the experience an extra welcoming, homey feel to the dinner. The overall experience was fantastic and I will definitely be coming back here!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "This Northern Italian cuisine restaurant has become a favorite of mine. The service is always outstanding, and the food is superb! It has the feel of something right out of a Mario Pucci movie, and you can almost see Don Corleone sitting in a corner table. The ambience is excellent, and the waiters complement both the food and the atmosphere."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "I've been going to Rossini's for the past 25 years and their great food and table service have never changed. They always make you feel comfortable and the food is old school Italian."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Rossini's remains one of my favorite restaurants in New York City. I have been dining here for years for special occasions and and intimate dinners for two. I have also had several parties for groups of over thirty. Always excellent! If it's not on their extensive menu, they will make it for you."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "Service continues to be the highlight of this restaurant. The food has slipped a bit from previous visit but will attribute it to an off day. Will visit again."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "Highly recommend for anyone looking for an old school family feel restaurant with delicious menu. Has a very relaxed feel with perfect level of music and a great wait staff and host. Will definitely be going back next time in the city."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "I've lived in NY my entire life. Took my wife out for a night away from the kids for her birthday. Had dinner at Rossini's. Simply put, it was the the finest, most elegant dining experience we've ever had in NYC. The food was incredible, but the service was the best we have ever had, and I take a lot of clients out in top notch NYC restaurants. They did not miss a thing. They anticipated our every need without hovering or being obtrusive. Did not rush us at all. I had mentioned in my e-mail reservation that it was my wife's birthday, but did not remind them when I got there. Her dessert was decorated for her birthday and they came out to sing. The elogant piano player was another great ambiance factor who played happy birthday on cue."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Food was tasty if not amazing and the wait staff were patient and friendly. Piano lent a nice touch. Only complaint maybe that food did take a long time to come out. In the restaurants defence we were a group of 12. And they did bring everyones food together and hot!!"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Old school, great neighborhood place. We were greeted by a host straight out of the "family" and he was wonderful. Our antipasto platters were magnificent. We asked them to make some up for our group and the amount was perfect. Great place for families and large groups in the back. Food was very good. Will be back!"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Crowded but Open Table reservation worked out great. No wait. Service excellent. Operatic singers a treat!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
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