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Montebello Ristorante Italiano, New York, NY
Montebello Ristorante Italiano, New York, NY
Montebello Ristorante Italiano, New York, NY

Montebello Ristorante Italiano

4.2
4.2
722 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Located in the heart of Midtown East, Montebello serve a classic Northern Italian cuisine with a special flair for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. Emphasis is placed on simple, fresh ingredients and proven cooking methods. The service is warm and attentive, the decor is artistic and moving and the award winning food is sublime. In addition to our ala carte menu, Montebello offers a prix fixe lunch for $25 per person and $35 for dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-1447
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Montebello Ristorante is the perfect place for a casual dinner, an intimate meeting, or a party of all occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Joe: (212) 753-1447
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between Lexington and Park
  • Parking details
    After 7:00pm street parking available
  • Public transit
    M,R,V,F,E,6,7 trains
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

722 Reviews
  1. magnabene

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The Restaurant is closed!!! Booked a business dinner but when we got there the restaurant was completely shut. Open table should get it off its listing.

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  2. SueA

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This is an scam restaurant is permanently closed and open table confirmed our reservation and we had to go all the way. Waste of time and our evening, such an embarrassing situation I had to face with my guests. Open table please update your system!!!

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  3. BruceS

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place to go if you want to have a quiet dinner with friends and not have to scream to be heard.

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  4. Ticky

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy Montebello! Have made it a part of every visit to New York!

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  5. MarnieM

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the food and the service. Quiet atmosphere.

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  6. Chicquette

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very exceptional and the ambience is great. Especially for a date. Would highly recommend.

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  7. ALLYSONF

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant Week menu was extensive. The Pollo Montebello and Salmon dishes were exceptional, as was the seafood appetizer. Service continues to be friendly, attentive, and top notch. Highly recommended for good Italian.

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  8. RalphH

    New York Area

    447 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    447 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and extra friendly service.

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  9. Mary

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went with friends for restaurant week. Food was delicious. Service excellent.

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  10. MichaelH

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classy, quiet, and delicious. A place for adults who enjoy fine dining.

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  11. Beesknees

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fabulous experience eating delicious Italian food.

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  12. elizabethp

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday great time

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  13. joe1wit

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    One of few places with lots of available tables on a Saturday. Food was good but not spectacular. When asked for non-alcoholic drink was told only choices were “Coke or Ginger Ale.” Had to wait for menu (not offered when seated) and prices were a bit higher than I feel was justified.

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  14. KevinK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Charming place, great food. The wait staff was a little stretched.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a party of 8 for a pre-theater dinner. The restaurant was able to accommodate separate checks for our party which was very considerate. The food was absolutely amazing! We were able to fully enjoy our meal and have plenty of time to get to our show.

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  16. Kristina

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for a small work dinner and couldn't have been happier. The service was great - perfect recommendations and a lovely evening.

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  17. Suze

    Naples

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is really good! Tastes homemade, like you want your Italian to taste. Marinara sauce is fantastic! Quiet, slightly elegant, old fashioned ambiance. Service was very good. Only thing I would note in a negative way is that the prices were a bit high. $22 for a half order of pasta on the side seems a bit much to me. Just be aware of what you want to pay.

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  18. JacquelineR

    New York Area

    133 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service and food was excellent. My only issue was a that is was a bit pricey. You need to update open table menu.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Mediocre food and service

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  20. PhiW

    New York Area

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding high quality dining experience food and servive.

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  21. TomK

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This ristorante is consistently excellent. Food is top shelf and service impeccable. The Captain, Fernando, is exceptionally accommodating. I look forward to returning; the Sea Bass was perfect and my clients raved about Montebello’s.

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  22. Axel

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Outrageously pricy snd small portions. Lovely ambiance. Food tasty.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food,service and drinks were wonderful. We will be back!

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  24. Pickone

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent choices, very well prepared.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for a business lunch noise level is great for client meeting s

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  26. purpleman

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and the service were spectacular. My only issue was the television was on with business news and it's not the ambience I was hoping for. A little Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin would have been nice. Eventually they turned the news off.

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  27. myopinion

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The mussels were too large, too chewy. The Spaghetti Vongole had only 2 clams in the shell, the rest were cut up pieces. I like the dish when the clams are in the shell, the traditional way to serve them. My friends choices were better than mine so I guess it depends on what you order.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was excellent I loved my food The menu was very real Italian The wine was excellent

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  29. RalphH

    New York Area

    447 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    447 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and extra friendly service.

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  30. PatrickK

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. There may be more well known or well-advertised Italian restaurants, but it’s multi decade staying power twos you all you really need to know

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  31. Joel

    New York Area

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very pleasant ambiance. Service was excellent - all staff very courteous, friendly, helpful. Food tasty and prepared well.

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  32. Tony

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely Italian Restaurant!! The food is excellent, the service is perfect, and the entire atmosphere is relaxing !! The homemade pasta and versatility of the menu is outstanding. If you want it, they will make it for you!! Highly recommended!!

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  33. PhiW

    New York Area

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is the finest Italian style restaurante in Mid-Town NYC. We've have never had an unpleasant dining experience over numerous years, Since Open Tables has a 1000 point bonus, this makes it a desirable cost incentive.

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  34. KittyA

    Salt Lake City

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Decent food and service. Pricey

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  35. Robert009

    New York Area

    197 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good meal at Montebello! Expensive, but a nice experience.

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  36. Coop

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an excellent, old world, 32 year old italian restaurant still owned and managed by the same great owner who cares about great customer service !!!

    1 person found this helpful

  37. MichaelE

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality of the food has always been great and did not disappoint last night.

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  38. Louise

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best neighborhood go to place!! An excellent Italian restaurant✅

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  39. tandp

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem! We took a reservation as soon as it opened for the night…5:00 which we know is very early for NYC standards…but we were still surprised it wasn’t busier than it was when we left! Food was AMAZING, staff was friendly and helpful…our party of five thoroughly enjoyed! We will return!

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  40. JimM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place and return frequently whenever I’m in NYC. Food is fantastic and the service is amazing

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Montebello Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.2 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Montebello Ristorante Italiano

120 E. 56th St., New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Lexington and Park
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    After 7:00pm street parking available
  • Public transit
    M,R,V,F,E,6,7 trains
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-1447
  • Private party facilities
    Montebello Ristorante is the perfect place for a casual dinner, an intimate meeting, or a party of all occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Joe: (212) 753-1447
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