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Chelsea Ristorante, New York, NY

Chelsea Ristorante

4.6
4.6
884 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Chelsea Ristorante combines the rich tradition of Italian cuisine with antipasti, homemade pasta, and risotto which are considered some of the best, and with our famous wood burning brick oven, Chelsea Ristorante satisfies even the most discriminating tastes. Whether for business or pleasure, an intimate private lunch, dinner party, or cocktails for a large gathering, Chelsea Ristorante and its amicable wait staff can provide the perfect accommodations.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 924-7786
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Benvenuti a Chelsea Ristorante Host your next dinner party or office party with us. Warm and inviting in the heart of Chelsea with excellent Italian cuisine.
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    Between 15th Street & 16th Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A-C-E-2-1 14TH St Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 884 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

884 Reviews
  1. Brit

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Went there before an event. It wasn’t anything spectacular but it was decent food. However spicy margarita is amazing if you get with Clase Azul.

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  2. Sandhya

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came with a group if 9 and our experience was great! The food was delicious. The artichokes and Caesar salad were my favorite. The music and ambiance was very cozy. The service was also great and they were very accommodating of the children in the group.

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  3. EdwardB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff is helpful, considerate, and efficient. They contribute greatly to the pleasure of eating here. And the food is uniformly delicious. The three people in my party each had a different dish and each of us enjoyed them thoroughly. I had the chicken covered in mushrooms and mustard sauce, which I've never tasted before. I still re-experience my pleasure eating it.And the background music was just that -- background, unobtrusive but enjoyable. It all adds up to a perfect dining experience.

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  4. Toots

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, service and ambience. Prices are a little higher for simple dishes.

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  5. Nancypaula

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Italian food and varied menu. Love the garlic bread squares that arrive first. Had the gazpacho which was rich and smooth. Topped off meal w tiramisu. 😍👍

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  6. Daniel

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In addition to smiling genuinely, the waiter was knowledgeable, prompt, and efficient. Service was perfectly time. The food was delicious and well presented: the cheese board, branzino, peach sorbet, and cappuccino.

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  7. Coffeelosophy

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food. Nice wine list. Enjoyable experience

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our food was delicious and servers were very nice and attentive.

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  9. BryceH

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, great food prepared and presented well. Nice neighborhood place.

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  10. Esther

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fave neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food, warm fantastic service!!! We love Chelsea Ristorante!

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  11. williamc

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is always just right. The staff is very attentive and give great service without being intrusive. The menu is filled with great dishes; the pasta disches are exceptional. All is well after dinner at Chelsea Ristorante!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is phenomenal! This was probably the best salmon I've ever had, and the veal was amazing as well. I cannot find a reason not to visit every time I'm back in NYC. You won't regret it.

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  13. RobertC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The dishes were not what I expected. The shrimp used in the appetizer special wee very small and nearly tasteless. The wait staff was helpful but pushy at times. we were having a business dinner and they interrupted our thoughts from time to time.

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  14. Leeo

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant! You have the option of eating outside, inside or near the outside area. The carpaccio melts in your mouth and they have great cocktails. I've eaten here several times and each time has been an enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be returning.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice dinner out. Food is yummy. Service is wonderful.

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  16. SusanC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My old friend was in town staying in Chelsea, so this place was the perfect spot for lunch. I had mushroom pizza (thin crust, well-balanced flavor) and she had Caesar salad. Then we split pistachio cake. All of it was just what we wanted. It was not crowded for a rainy weekday lunch, so we were able to sit and talk uninterrupted. The server was kind and available any time we needed him. My only request is that since the iced tea is homemade (hooray!), please use a pot that hasn't been used for coffee.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely delicious and impeccable service

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  18. Rookie

    New York Area

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Have dined here in the past and always had a wonderful experience. I recommend this restaurant highly.

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  19. CeciR

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go-to neighborhood spot!! Always great service and delicious food!

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  20. WilmaM

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my mother and my daughter’s birthday! It was so worth it! The care of the wait staff was unparalleled. The food was fantastic, the deserts amazing! Worth it

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    High Price for tapped sparkling water. And 22% grati added automatically for two people

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  22. ANB1

    New York Area

    102 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very reliable Italian restaurant. A nice oasis of calm in an otherwise noisy restaurant area!!!

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  23. Hotplates4me

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    My travel mate and I were looking for a nice restaurant that would not cause us to have to mortgage four houses. I researched Open Table and found this restaurant. After days of museums, were were looking for a restaurant with ambience. Visually this was great.The table bread served was cut up pizza crust? (some very burnt)The 1st course of beef carpachio was okay. Beef good, but entire dish was tasteless. Maybe needed capers to season a bit.I ordered margherita pizza.It came with dried oregano and tasteless tomato sauce.Crust okay with a couple of basil leaves. My dinner mate ordered a ravioli which she said was good. I ordered a tuscan wine, which I had to send back initially and they agreed that it was old and corked.I reordered another, but still not good. Tisamisu for dessert. More yellow cake and very dry and short of a little "booze" to keep moist. Wait staff not proficient at timing. Either there when we didn't want them or had to get up and find them.

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  24. BWBeath

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure. Our go-to spot before performances at the Joyce Theater.

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  25. Rosie

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Way overpriced food for very mediocre food at best. In spite of lovely attentive service, a big disappointment.

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  26. Esther

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the team at Chelsea Ristorante! Great care & service! Delicious food! Our favorite go to restaurant!

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  27. Maria

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food and drinks were just OK, the service was not great. place is cool. Not worth the price. Too much hype for what it truly is. Be aware they add the tip to the check.

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  28. TomV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food is good but really expensive (especially all the extra’s they charge without telling)

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  29. SteveA

    Barcelona

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Plat très bon et de qualité. Linguine avec sa sauce étaient bonnes. La pâte à pizza était fine et bu et bien cuite.

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  30. RichardS

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Small neighborhood restaurant with decent ambience. Arrived for a late dinner and was seated immediately at a side table. Wait staff was very attentive but not the friendliest. Food was middle-of-the-road in taste and quality, and in my opinion was overpriced for the serving size. Overall, we had a good experience, but there are other Italian restaurants in the Chelsea and Midtown areas that I would recommend over this establishment.

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  31. KathrynS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this restaurant! We had tickets to the Joyce and they were very accommodating to get us there on time, even though our train was late. Made reservations on the way in. Such great service. Quick attention to a minor mistake, made the dinner pleasant. Manager was attentive and helpful. The food was fresh and tasty! My daughter loved it too!

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  32. GregoryF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy atmosphere very courteous and attentive staff, good food and desserts. Reasonably priced.

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  33. ElenaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Il cibo era buono e c'era sufficiente scelta. Il personale è stato molto cordiale. Ottimo posto per famiglie. L'illuminazione un po' scarsa ma ci si vedeva comunque. Nel complesso consigliato.

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  34. 2maneshoes

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the whole experience. My meal was great, I had the chicken breast with mushrooms and an amazing mustard sauce. It was too much to eat but delicious. My husband had the lasagna and thought was too tomato heavy. The house wine was very nice. We were too full for dessert but the selection looked amazing. Great place to go and not crowded at all.

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  35. Italiana

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Chelsea Ristorante was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint! We brought Austrian friends and enjoyed a delicious meal with a family ambiance. The eggplant was simply superb- the best I've had since Grandmother's!

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  36. ChuckC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. Easy to get a table. Wait staff were attentive. Ambience was lovely for a group of 5 catching up.

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  37. NicLaKlein

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Food was mediocre. Ambience was lovely weight staff were courteous, but the food was not worth the price.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Portions on the smaller side but overall find for NYC

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  39. DianeJ

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A taste of Italy, here in NYC! Food, wine and service were all wonderful. We especially loved the artichoke appetizer and the seafood special (stuffed salmon)!

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  40. Wesley

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Unfortunately, the steak and eggs were not edible. The sirloin steak advertised was brought out and was as thin as bacon… the eggs were supposed to be sunny side up & came scrambled & did not taste good at all. I had to tell them I could not eat the meal.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Chelsea Ristorante using the Order Online button. Chelsea Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 924-7786.

Chelsea Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 884 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chelsea Ristorante

108 Eight Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 15th Street & 16th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A-C-E-2-1 14TH St Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 924-7786
  • Private party facilities
    Benvenuti a Chelsea Ristorante Host your next dinner party or office party with us. Warm and inviting in the heart of Chelsea with excellent Italian cuisine.
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