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   Supermooper7

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

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   Showed up and the place was empty at 5:30 on a Saturday night. Why? Lost alcoholic beverage licence or something. Not even allowing to BYOB! Rude of them not to tell people in advance.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   28 reviews

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   1.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

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   Overall a disappointment! No longer have a liquor license and was not informed until after we arrived. Food was mediocre and have eaten there before with positive results

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   agbmom

   New England

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

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   Really excellent food and service. Our meal was perfection. Amazing pureed bean soup, followed by wonderfully grilled salmon over tasty vegetables, and a sorbet for desert. Delicious decaf coffee as well. Highly recommend. Also, VERY convenient to Broadway shows in the upper West 40s and lower 50s. Off the beaten path and worth crossing 8th Avenue to find!!!

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   STAR111

   New York Area

   27 reviews

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   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on February 25, 2020

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   THEY DO NOT HAVE A LIQUOR LICENSE, FOR SOME REASON.

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   ROBERTK

   Charleston

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2020

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   4 of us had a reservation made on line a couple of weeks earlier. Upon entrance, we were told that no liquor of any kind could be sold since the restaurant had no license. Later, found out that the restaurant is under new management, applying for such license. No advance advisement was told to me via email or phone. Italian food without wine????? 3 out of 4 of us liked the food. Recommend verifying liquor license ahead.

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   StanleyR

   New York Area

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2020

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   Purchased a special Valentine's Day voucher from Pulsd that included two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts and a bottle of Prosecco. Reservation made through Open Table. Arrived Valentine's night and was told the offer had been cancelled. In addition the restaurant lost their liquor license. The voucher was not honored so I had to shell out additional money for dinner. So suffice to say it was not an enjoyable evening. The saving grace was that the food was good. Although I had been to Maria Pia before it will be a long time before I consider patronizing them.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   Valentines

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2020

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   The restaurant was not serving alcohol.

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   Bobby

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2020

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   We have been going to Maria Pia for about 5 years now and everything [Food, Service, Ambiance] has always been excellent. We see Book of Mormon on Saturday, 2/8 and scheduled dinner at Maria Pia for 5:30 PM for 6 of us. We got there at 4:30 PM and they told me they did not have any liquor [lost their liquor license?]. The was an odor in the dining area like something from the bathrooms and some of our [2 out of 6] entrees were cold. Very disappointing.

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    Ralph

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

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    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

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    When we arrived the maître d’ told us they had lost their liquor license and I tried to call us earlier that day which is a lie since our phones were working on ringing and fully operational when we walked in there there was a smell of mildew and we walked out

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    smilee6

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

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    I have been coming to this restaurant on and off over the course of many years. I has always been one of our 'go-to' pre-theater lunch places when we come to NYC for a Broadway show. This time, however, we met with an unusual situation. As soon as we arrived and were about to be seated, the gentleman advised us that their liquor license had been suspended, so they couldn't serve us a glass of wine with our meal. Since we normally do partake of one glass, this was a great disappointment. We had friends with us who had never been to Maria Pia before, and we had spoken highly of it, so, again, it was disappointing. We all made the decision to stay and eat lunch anyway, despite no wine, and the food and service, as always in the past, were excellent. Our friends very much enjoyed their lunch choices, and so did my husband and I. In closing, I would just say that I hope they regain their liquor license in the future, as not having it could prove very detrimental to their ability to remain in business!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2020

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    Aida was our server~~she was a big part of our unforgettable experience with this restaurant! She was kind, very efficient and gave us excellent service. She went above and beyond to make sure we were able to make our Broadway Show Wicked on time! The food was magnificent and so memorable: LOVED the butternut ravioli, and also the eggplant rigatoni. If you are ever in NYC- Manhattan, this is a must for your dining! You won’t regret it! And ask for Aida!

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    Dinnerlovers

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

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    They no longer have a liquor license so we didn’t stay- what’s pasta without wine????

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    LovesDiningOut1

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

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    Great before theater dining spot! Great service, great meal!

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    Jojo

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

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    We didn’t appreciate that gratuity was added automatically to the bill for 2 people dining

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2020

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    Liquor license revoked.. no prior knowledge.. several requests for more bread .. veggies were cold .. hot exposed pipe too close to table. We won’t go back

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    Al1234

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2020

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    When we got to Maria Pia, we were asked if we wanted wine or liquor. If so, we needed to go to their restaurant down the street. The maître d’ walked us out of there and down the street to the new restaurant with no name. It is a restaurant that they are promoting and they had a liquor license. Supposedly the menu was the same but I don’t know that for a fact. The service was mediocre the food was fair. There seemed to be confusion every step of the way. It was not crowded, maybe three tables filled. It was a major disappointment all around

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    NYCgal

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

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    This went from a number one restaurant to NEVER AGAIN. The building had a gas leak so we couldn't dine there obviously. They said they had a sister restaurant 4 doors down and would honor our reservation. We were escorted to it and told that our table was being set up. However, we waited 20 min until a table in the front opened up. Why lie that it was being set up? We said we have theatre tickets and were assured that we would make the show in time. We sat for another 20 min before getting water or bread. After 1 hour our food was still not out. We kept being told that it was coming, but we had to leave for the theater. We never ate! Many other diners were complaining, but the manager kept hiding in the back instead of managing the situation. The kitchen could not handle the overflow. Instead of taking care of us, we were deceived and ignored. No restaurant should treat their patrons with such disrespect. How do you risk your reputation like that? To trick everyone that we still want your business tonight and not deliver ANY quality of service is abominable. What a disappointing restaurant.

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    JoanC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2020

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    I booked a 6pm reservation for me and my visiting family so that we could make an 8pm show. The kitchen had an issue, which we weren't notified about. They told us they could seat us right away in their sister restaurant, 2 doors down and that the menu was 'the same'. After making my family of 5 wait in the middle of the busy restaurant for 30 minutes, we sat down around 6:30pm. It took 10 minutes for them to take our drink orders and I had to suggest they bring bread (since none of us had eaten for hours). Another larger table that was sat after us received their appetizers ahead of us and we didn't get our dinner until 7:30pm. The quality of the food was poor - nothing like what I had eaten at the actual Maria Pia. My brother's food was cold. We had to scarf our dinner down and rush over to the theater, which luckily was only a 5 minute walk away. The relaxed family dinner I had hoped for after not seeing my family for months did not materialize. The only saving grace was that (after we demanded it), the restaurant paid for our drinks. I've eaten here once before and had a nice time, but I will hesitate booking here ever again! It's unfortunate because I want to support the old-school restaurants in the neighborhood...

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    Beth

    New York Area

    106 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

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    The food was good, although not particularly outstanding. The service was decent. The noise level was high. The servers were very pleasant. The price was very good. I would categorize this as a very nice comfort food restuarant..

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    John

    New York Area

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

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    Went for dinner Saturday night to Maria Pia again never disappointed best food good taste I have spinach ravioli homemade which was delicious good service thank you Maria Pia

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    NativeNewYorker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2020

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    This is a lovely Italian restaurant in a city full of competition, and as a native New Yorker, I can say I will definitely return. My only gripe, and it is a small one, is that when I went there they had a small issue with the city over their liquor license, and could not serve wine. Still, the food was truly exceptional and the service was great. It's also very convenient if you plan on going to the theater.

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    kissfan22

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2020

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    Excellent food in a really nice quiet peaceful atmosphere. Would definitely go back....many times!!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

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    Visiting my daughter at college taking her to a show the restaurant was unusually small and cramped and when we arrived were told they had a problem with their liquor license and were not able to serve alcohol. The service was great everybody was very friendly the food was adequate not outstanding and was very disappointed at an Italian restaurant serving cold hard bread.

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    pvraun

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

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    Lost their liquor license, but wouldn't admit it. Food and service were mediocre. A big disappointment from prior visits. I have eaten there many times and this may be the last.

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    KennethG

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

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    Food was amazing. Great atmosphere, real authentic italian

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    Warchild

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

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    I was disappointed to find out upon arrival that they have lost their liquor license. In order to even have sambucca in my espresso I would of had to go two doors down in the rain and have my beverage there. Wine, spirits, no alcohol whatsoever available at your table. Deal breaker for me, will not be back, and I have enjoyed several meals here over the years.

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    ChristopherS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2020

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    We were the only people there. It was an early reservation (4:15) because we were going to a 7:00 show. They no longer have a liquor license, and that may have been the culprit. Food and service was excellent, but of course, there was no competition.

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    MindyDC

    St. Louis

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

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    When we arrived for our reservation the host asked if we'd like to order drinks/wine with dinner. We said yes and she suggested she take us a few doors down, to their second location, because the original space does not have a liquor license but the other location does. We were assured the menu and prices were identical. We strolled a few doors down the block and had a lovely evening. Three of four of us really enjoyed our meals. The one entree that was disappointing was the Mushroom Linguini, which was bland. All in all, a lovely, somewhat quiet, find near the theatre district, with good food and service. We'll be back.

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    AdamD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2020

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    Always a great reasonably priced meal. Friendly servers and so close to Broadway theaters.

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    KevinK

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

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    We arrived for our reservation and we were asked if we wanted to drink wine or liquor with our meal. When we said yes we were told that their liquor license had a problem and we could eat in their other restaurant with the same menu. The waiter escorted us to the other restaurant. It was fine. The upstairs had older furniture and the bathroom needs updating. Service was slow but they were nice

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    Michaela

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2020

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    We had a fantastic experience at Maria Pia. The food was outstanding and the service was quick and reliable. We will definitely be coming back!

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    SilviaB

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

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    For some reason, they lost their liquor license, so no wine available. Restaurant was very cold. Staff was attentive. Food was good (not great, not bad). Very reasonable price fixe lunch, so good place for theater matinee show. Just don't expect too much.

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    gvk65

    Charlotte

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2020

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    We had 4 of us for a pre-show dinner. The food was decent. The menu advertises buffalo mozzarella but when I asked for chicken parm with buffalo (because I’m allergic to cows milk) they didn’t have it. I still got the chicken parm with no cheese. The chicken was very thinly sliced and kind of dry. But it wasn’t bad, just wished they would have come out and told me no buffalo mozzarella so I could have changed order if I wanted to. Service was good. Drinks were good.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

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    Great food but they do not have a liquor license. No drinks, not even a glass of wine. We stayed anyway, but it would have been nice to know ahead of time.

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    IreneH

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

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    It was just awful. We had been there before several times and it was quite nice. Do not know what happened. When we walked in, we were told we couldn't get any wine. Upon inquiry we were told there had been a problem and their liquor license had been suspended. The food was inedible;; don't know what they did to the veal. The potatoes were ice cold. Worst restaurant experience ever.

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    Foodie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

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    I used to love Maria Pia and it was my go to place in the theater area. They now have lost their liquor license. No drinks at all. So they escorted us several doors down the street to where they have a small 2nd restaurant where they can serve alcohol. Don't go there! Frank Sinatra music was blaring on a tape which looped around, playing the same songs repeatedly at a deafening volume. Service was terribly slow; they don't have enough help working there. And maybe the kitchen is very small. Whatever, it was actually stressful, not pleasant to have dinner there. The people who work there are very nice and try to be helpful, but this spin off of Maria Pia is to be avoided, even though they have the same menu and prices. I am waiting for them to resolve the liquor license problem before I go back to the argil Maria Pia and I will never go back to the new spin-off place they have opened.

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    BarbaraR

    New England

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

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    I f I could give it zero stars I would have. They directed us several doors down the street to their sister restaurant because they temporarily didn't have a liquor license. The restaurant was unfinished, the staff was unpacking and organizing liquor. The restaurant was cold despite the space heater that was on . Everything we ordered from the tea through the main course was cold. The chicken parm was obviously made from a frozen patty. The sauce was like Chef Boyardee. The service matched the quality of the food. All this after we were assured that this sister restaurant would have the same menu and same chef etc. The entire experience was dreadful. We have been going to Maria Pia's for years - every time we're in NYC. We will never return.

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    arlusete

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

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    The food is consistently delicious. It’s a low key restaurant near the theater district .

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    LoriC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2020

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    lovely interior, excellent service, excellent meals reasonably priced

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