Montebello Ristorante Italiano

4.2

718 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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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
Website
http://www.montebellonyc.com/
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.

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

Portobello$15.00
grilled portobello, mix green salad, goat cheese, and olive oil-balsamic dressing
Capesante$18.00
pan seared jumbo sea scallops in a brandy, saffron and herb sauce
Cozze Coltivate$15.00
mussels with garlic, dry white wine and fresh herb
Melanzane$15.00
eggplant parmagian with fresh tomato and basil
Prosciutto San Danielle$18.00
imported prosciutto with seasonal fresh fruits
Bufala$18.00
fresh buffalo mozzarella with roasted red bell peppers and tomato
Carpaccio Di Manzo$19.00
thinly sliced beef fillet with baby arugala, shaved parmagian, lemon and olive oil
Polipo$18.00
octopus salad with steamed potato, red onions, caper berries, olive oil and lemon
Ministrone$14.00
mix of seasonal vegetable soup
Risi Bisi$14.00
venetian rice and green pea soup

Insalate

Pera$15.00
baby arugala salad with fresh pear, aged pecorino cheese in a lemon dressing
Spring Mix$14.00
mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and virgin olive oil
Tricolore$15.00
arugala, endive, radicchio and cherry tomatoes with lemon dressing
Finnochio$16.00
fresh thin sliced fennel, shaved parmagian and grilled baby shrimps in lemon dressing
Caesar$27.00
classic caesar salad for two
Cioppatina$15.00
mixed chopped salad with vegetables

Pasta

Pici$24.00
hand rolled pasta made with ricotta in a lamb ragout
Crespelle$24.00
ricotta and spinach crepes in a fresh tomato sauce
Ravioli Di Aragosta$26.00
lobster ravioli with champagne and shallots in a light aurora sauce
Penne$23.00
with fresh chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil and portobello mushrooms
Gnocchi$24.00
potato dumplings served in meat ragout
Tagliolini$27.00
sea scallops, shrimp, cultured mussels and little neck clams served with garlic, virgin olive oil and fresh herbs
Ravioli Di Carne$24.00
ravioli stuffed with veal and spinach in an herb and veal sauce
Cappellini Di Angelo$27.00
jumbo lump crab meat, fresh tomato and shallots
Rigatoni$23.00
roasted eggplant, fresh tomato, basil and diced buffalo mozzarella
Malfati$24.00
spinach and ricotta gnocchi in a creamy truffle sauce
Risotto$25.00
arborio rice with baby shrimps and jumbo asparagus tips

Carni

Pollo Montebello$26.00
parmesan encrusted breast of chicken in a white wine lemon sauce
Pollo Al Tartufo$25.00
grilled chicken breast with mushrooms and truffle scented cream sauce
Batutta Di Pollo$25.00
pounded thin grilled breast of chicken topped with arugala and tomato
Pollo Portobello$25.00
breast of chicken in a portobello mushroom sauce with white wine
Costata Di Vitello$41.00
grilled veal chop with an aromatic salsa verde
Scaloppini$32.00
veal scaloppini in a mixed mushroom sauce with sherry wine
Scaloppini Cardinale$33.00
topped with prosciutto, fontina cheese and red pepper
Milanese$42.00
pounded and breaded veal chop with baby arugala, red onion and cherry tomato
Tagliata$41.00
grilled sliced black angus steak served over rugola, garlic, rosemary and roasted potato
Agnello$40.00
roasted rack of lamb with dijon mustard; aromatic breadcrumbs and dry white wine
Anatra$29.00
roasted half duck in a orange sauce with black olives over broccoli rabe
Filetto$29.00
pork tenderloin grilled in a barolo and balsamic reduction sauce, and sautéed spinach
Salsiccia$28.00
roasted homemade sausage with peppers, onions and mushrooms

Pesci

Filetto Di Sogliola$35.00
sautéed sole with fresh thyme and artichoke in a lemon and white wine sauce
Branzino$36.00
roasted with rosemary and shallots in a garlic sauce
Calamari$29.00
lightly fried squid and zucchini
Gamberoni$36.00
grilled jumbo shrimp with cognac, garlic and basil
Salmone$30.00
grilled fillet of salmon with mixed vegetable caponata and pesto sauce drops
Coda Di Rospo$37.00
roasted monkfish with olives, capers and fresh tomato
Zuppa Di Pesce$36.00
combination of seafood in a light tomato and herb broth

Contorni

Zucchini$10.50
Broccoli$10.50
Spinach$10.50
Mashed Potato$10.50
Roasted Potato$10.50

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
1.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Montebello Ristorante Italiano offers "exceptional food" in a "quiet atmosphere," perfect for a date or business dinner. Guests praise the "friendly, attentive service" and extensive menu, including delicious Pollo Montebello and seafood dishes. A "fabulous experience" awaits those seeking "fine dining" in New York. However, note recent closure reports.

717 Reviews

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magnabene
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
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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SueA
New York City7 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
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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BruceS
Seattle10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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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Ticky VIP
West Palm Beach26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Montebello! Have made it a part of every visit to New York!
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MarnieM
Minneapolis3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food and the service. Quiet atmosphere.
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Chicquette
Seattle19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very exceptional and the ambience is great. Especially for a date. Would highly recommend.
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ALLYSONF
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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RalphH VIP
New York City653 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and extra friendly service.
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Mary
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went with friends for restaurant week. Food was delicious. Service excellent.
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MichaelH VIP
Victoria11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy, quiet, and delicious. A place for adults who enjoy fine dining.
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FAQs

Montebello Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.2 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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

Website
http://www.montebellonyc.com/
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.

Montebello Ristorante Italiano

Permanently Closed

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Antipasti

Portobello$15.00

Capesante$18.00

Cozze Coltivate$15.00

Melanzane$15.00

Prosciutto San Danielle$18.00

Bufala$18.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo$19.00

Polipo$18.00

Ministrone$14.00

Risi Bisi$14.00

Insalate

Pera$15.00

Spring Mix$14.00

Tricolore$15.00

Finnochio$16.00

Caesar$27.00

Cioppatina$15.00

Pasta

Pici$24.00

Crespelle$24.00

Ravioli Di Aragosta$26.00

Penne$23.00

Gnocchi$24.00

Tagliolini$27.00

Ravioli Di Carne$24.00

Cappellini Di Angelo$27.00

Rigatoni$23.00

Malfati$24.00

Risotto$25.00

Carni

Pollo Montebello$26.00

Pollo Al Tartufo$25.00

Batutta Di Pollo$25.00

Pollo Portobello$25.00

Costata Di Vitello$41.00

Scaloppini$32.00

Scaloppini Cardinale$33.00

Milanese$42.00

Tagliata$41.00

Agnello$40.00

Anatra$29.00

Filetto$29.00

Salsiccia$28.00

Pesci

Filetto Di Sogliola$35.00

Branzino$36.00

Calamari$29.00

Gamberoni$36.00

Salmone$30.00

Coda Di Rospo$37.00

Zuppa Di Pesce$36.00

Contorni

Zucchini$10.50

Broccoli$10.50

Spinach$10.50

Mashed Potato$10.50

Roasted Potato$10.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is Montebello Ristorante Italiano currently accepting reservations?

Permanently Closed

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