Permanently Closed - Da Silvano

The restaurant was CLOSED. didn't give us any warning or notice that it had closed down. We went all the way there and had to find somewhere else to eat last minute. Very bad.

We had reservations for 12/21 but the place closed that afternoon. Too bad, we always enjoyed dining there. We wish the management all the best in resolving their problems.

I'm going to miss those guys.

New York experience , go with your emergency wallet and your lowest expectations ever and you are assured to have a good time

Awesome authentic Italian food. Excellent service and very reasonable pricing. We will definitely come back and dine again!

Owner dominated positive attitude. Very friendly, nothing impossible. Too many guests stress the kitchen and food average. Great ambiance but noisy patrons

The owner, Sil is always involved. He cares, and oversees things very carefully. That is one key to this great restaurant.

We arrived early fir our reservation and were taken to a table without actually checking our name. The table was jammed next to the overcrowded coat rack. I spent the night having to move or getting wacked in the head while I was eating by moving coats. We asked to be moved to no avail.

The rapine and sausage was good as was the carpaccio. Not great but good.

The penne sauteed with lamb sauce("baked all day until incredibly tender ") had three tiny pieces of lamb the size of a small finger nail and there was no sauce. Just almost dry pasta with dried sauce flavour.
The taglierini had sauce and was good, not great but exceptional compared to the penne.
When we received bread which we had to request, it was received after the appetizers and the requested olive oil was plunked on the table after we finished the entire meal and the bread plates removed.

We requested water without ice 3 times before we received it midway through the meal.

The 4 oz serving of cabernet was decent but nit $16 glass of 4 oz wine in such a mediocre venue.


Very disappointing.

Da Silvano is a favorite neighborhood gem that always lives up to my memories and expectations. The food is great and the service is friendly, professional and accommodating. It always has a happy ambiance which makes it a great place for a special occasion, a friends night out or a date.

linguine w/clams had the perfect mix of flavors, veal chop was juicy and coconut sorbet were all tremendous!
the sauce over the mussels was drinkable!
service was a bit slow to start, but quickly turned into a team of great servers that engaged, laughed and didnt even ask if we wanted more bread, they just brought it!
i have wanted to try this place for years and will be back on my next trip!
highly recommend!

Pancho was our Server and he is fantastic. Definitely the reason to go and go back. He makes sure everything is perfecto for the guest, especially the preparation and quality of the food. Top 1,2, or 3 Italian spot in the city because of his attention to detail at the table and in the kitchen.

The food was delivered to the table fast and it was good. However, for an Italian restaurant, I expected better quality of food and bread should be a must. But, food failed short. What really made the biggest difference was the service. It was mediocre and inattentive. The servers did not come to the table to check on us or on how the food was. They would awkward pass by the table but, don't ask how things were or check on the water. The music didn't match the Italian ambience (club music).

Authentic Italian food! Excellent service, amazing food!!

Still one of my favorite restaurants in the City. When Silvano is there it is even more special.

Amazing , delicious food, excellent service. Definitely be back

Our first trip to New York in a long time. This was our first dinner and it was recommended by my daughter. We loved everything about it. The veal shank was delicious. The service and ambiance outstanding. Thank you.

Fabulous evening. Great service and ambience along with great menu and great food. Every time we are in NYC we eat here!! Super neighborhood intimate feel!

Exquisite Meal, very nice and cozy ambiance! The Personnel was very nice. The wine list was excellent.

I've been a fan for years but hadn't been in to eat for awhile. It did not disappoint!! Hands down still the best pasta in NYC! Silvano is the sweetest and the food is excellent

I've been here at least 5 times and it never disappoints.

Very nice !!!!

Absolutely Fabulous! We were a group of 6,table fit us all comfortably...it was round, so we all could talk, share food and just enjoy. The food was outstanding, reasonable and the service impeccable!

One person was a little late. We ordered drinks but the waiter was so impatient! Nobody was waiting , there were empty tables but he was at our table every 3 minutes. He was Italian but didn't have an Italian approach to life.

Above average quality, high prices, small portions, trendy venue.... neighborhood theater.

What an amazing Italian restaurant! Silvano never fails to deliver delicious food! The menu changes so there is always something new. The gnocchi literally melts in your mouth - best I have ever had! This is authentic, delicious food at reasonable prices. Service is very attentive. Ask for suggestions from your waiter. Every time I come to NYC, I make sure to go here! Thanks, Da Silvano!!

Cheap, old and used look of environment inside and specially outside. The waiter was ok, but forgot our wine, that was of course on the check finally. Portions are big but do not look tasty and don't taste. There was actually any flavor missing.
We were just happy to leave as soon as possible and for sure do not come back.

A Saturday lunch after the theatre. Sit inside in comfort and watch the street scene and outside diners. We had all appetizers: carpaccio, french beans with cranberry beans, artichokes, strecchi con Amatricina, with a bottle of Pinot Grigio and Vin Santo for dessert. Old school, old world, super fresh. Big, busy, but still very sweet. Not cheap, as it should be.

We had a strange experience especially since we are long time New Yorkers . The waiter brought vegetables . We said we didn't order it . He said " it's ok". After our main course they asked if we were having dessert and we said no . Then they gave us each a dessert plate and came with two desserts - one with a candle in it . They must have overheard us saying happy birthday to my cousin who was with us . We assumed the dessert was gratis . Imagine our surprise and dismay when we got the bill and we were charged for both the vegetable and desserts we didn't order . We didn't want to make a scene in front of our guests so I waited until the next day to call . The managerial duty at the time of my call said I should see him when I come next time but I'm not sure there will be a next time

Love the authenticity of this place, food is always fresh and delicious. Location is optimal for people-watching

Very nice Italian food. Good selection of appetizers.the salami and figs was very good. There were many different choices of pastas. The pasta with lamb sauce was good. The limoncello sorbet for dessert was excellent.

Excellent service. Was treated like a VIP. Food was outstanding

Absolutely delicious food! Best gnocchi I have ever had in my life and I have had a lot! They are like little cloud pillows that dissolve in your mouth. I highly recommend!

This place still ROCKS!!! Great Tuscan Kitchen...Love the seafood, pasta and wine!

Great food and people watching. Seated in the front room- it was quieter than the back room. Didn't rush us - service is not pushy. I definitely plan on returning many times:))

Always a pleasure to eat at Da Silvano.
Everyone is unfailingly cordial.
Service was friendly and unobtrusive.
We lingered for two hours without once
feeling rushed. This is probably my 20th
visit in the past ten years. I will try to
remember to go more often. Very easy
trip on #1 train from Columbus Circle
which is close to where I live.

Good but not very special. Vitello tonato was not good. Meat was good.

I loved the experience at Da Silvano! The waiters were all really nice and personable!

Food was amazing. Authentic Italian! Great atmosphere! Even better service!!

Trust the waiter's suggestions. You won't be disappointed.

Da Silvano has lost its luster. We waited 30 minutes past our reservation to be seated. Had to beg the waiter for water, share plates etc. They offered us glasses of wine to compensate for our wait and then charged us for them when the bill came! The only thing our waiter was attentive about was asking incessantly if we wanted more wine so he could hike up the price of our meal. When we asked for recommendations, he listed to top 3 most expensive things on the menu. When the food came, it was fine, but not great. I left feeling totally ripped of. You won't catch me there again anytime soon!

Heard and read about Silvanos. I was not impressed with food. To me it was typical neighborhood Italian fare. Nothing unusually special. Maybe I just got to the party late.