Daniela's

Name: Daniela's
Address: 728 8th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 869-3585
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2974 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Welcome to Daniela Trattoria! Offering age-old Italian tradition and timeless recipes that have been passed down through generations, this Italian restaurant successfully combines cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Perfect for pre or post-theater visits and large parties, Daniela Trattoria is the kind of place that could be your home away from home. The smells of spices and homemade Italian cooking fill the air while a friendly and knowledgeable wait staff bends over backwards to cater to your every need. The menu is vast and impressive showcasing traditional Italian specialties. There is something here sure to tempt every palate even the most discriminating of gourmets! No matter what the occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Daniela Trattoria promises to make your next dining experience truly unforgettable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 869-3585

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm; Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 11:00am, Saturday - Sunday: 6:30am - 12:00pm
Phone number
(212) 869-3585
Website
http://www.danielarestaurant.com/media/websitedaniela.html
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Javier Carrillo
Private party facilities
Daniela's features three floors of dining options. We accommodate parties of 10 to 150.
Private party contact
Chris LaMotta: (888) 457-0550

Location
728 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Cross street
45 & 46
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caprese Fresh Mozzarella$11.50
with fresh sliced tomatoes
Calamari Fritti Fried Calamari$12.00
with fresh tomato sauce
Mozzarella In Carozza$9.50
white american bread deep fried with mozzarella cheese
Seppie Inzimino$11.50
baby squid sauteed with fresh spinach, garlic & olive oil with a touch of spicy tomato
Mozzarella Sticks$9.50
five sticks of mozzarella, breaded & deep fried
Hot Antipasto$13.50
stuffed peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, shrimp & clams
Vongole Gratinate$12.00
baked clams, parmesan cheese & garlic
Zuppa Di Vongole$12.00
clams in a white wine, garlic, olive oil & fresh tomato sauce
Zuppa Di Mussels$11.00
mussels in a white wine, garlic, olive oil & fresh tomato sauce
Funghi Portobello$10.50
grilled portobello mushroom with fresh garlic, sage & olive oil
Tegamino Di Melanzane$10.00
brick oven rolled eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto & light tomato sauce

Soup

Chicken$7.50
chicken consomme with fresh pasta
Minestrone$7.50
a mixture of fresh vegetables
Pasta Fagioli$7.00
pasta with white beans
Soup Of The Day$8.00

Salads

Tre Colori$10.50
arugula, endive, & radicchio
Mixed Green$10.00
fresh green, tomatoes & cucumbers
Antipasto$11.50
ham, salami, provolone cheese, fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & peppers
Caesar$10.50
fresh greens & croutons with caesar dressing
Chicken Caesar$14.50
fresh greens, croutons & chicken breast with caesar dressing

Entree

Entrees Served With Potato E Vegetable. Side Order Of Pasta $6 Extra

Chicken Cacciatore$17.50
mushrooms, peppers, onions & white wine sauce
Chicken Scarpariello$17.50
lemon, butter, white wine, garlic & vinegar peppers
Chicken Carbone$17.50
chicken breast surrounded with artichokes & sun-dried tomatoes
Chicken Marsala$18.50
mushrooms & marsala wine
Chicken Francaise$18.50
chicken with lemon & white wine
Chicken Piccata$18.50
chicken sauteed in white wine, lemon & capers
Chicken Parmigiana$19.00
breaded chicken with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Chicken Daniela$19.50
chicken breast with slice of tomato & melted fresh mozzarella in a brown sauce
Scalloppine Pizzaiola$19.00
veal, mushrooms & peppers in a garlic, tomato & oregano sauce
Scalloppine Piccata$19.50
veal, sauteed in white wine, lemon & capers
Scalloppine Marsala$19.50
veal, sauteed mushrooms & marsala wine
Scalloppine Con Carciofi$19.50
sauteed veal with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Veal Parmigiana$19.50
breaded veal with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Veal Francaise$19.50
veal with lemon & white wine
Campagnola$20.00
veal, chicken & pork with onions, mushrooms, peppers & potatoes in a white wine glaze sauce
Shrimps Parmigiana$20.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$17.50

Risotto

Tagliata Toscana$22.00
grilled aged sirloin steak over a bed of arugula
Peto Di Pollo Alla Griglia$22.00
grilled breast of chicken with arugula & tomatoes
Salmone Alla Griglia$22.00
grilled salmon with extra virgin olive oil & lemon on a bed of spinach
Gamberi Scampi$21.00
grilled shrimp over white beans
Shrimps Oreganato$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro E Basilico$14.00
spaghetti with tomato sauce & fresh basil
Orecchiette Baresi$16.00
fresh broccoli rabe with italian sausage, garlic & olive oil
Rigatoni Bolognese$15.50
a flavorful fresh tomato & meat sauce with a touch of cream & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Al Pesto$15.50
ground fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts & extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni Amatriciana$15.00
fresh tomato, onion, italian bacon & spices
Farfalle Asparagi E Salmone Farfalle$18.00
with asparagus, salmon & tomato sauce in light cream
Penne Alla Checca$15.00
penne with broccoli & sun-dried tomato in a red sauce
Raviolacci Pomodoro & Basilico$15.25
homemade ravioli filled with ricotta in fresh tomato sauce with basil
Gnocchi Alla Trevisana$15.25
mussels in a white wine, garlic , olive oil & fresh tomato sauce
Penne Alla Vodka$15.00
penne in a light vodka sauce
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca$15.00
black olives, capers, anchovies, garlic & a touch of butter
Fettuccini Alfredo$15.50
traditional italian cream sauce
Linguine Alla Vongole$16.50
white or red clam sauce
Fusilli Primavera$15.00
fresh garden vegetables sauteed in garlic & olive oil
Linguine Marichara$17.50
linguine with clams, mussels & calamari sauteed in garlic & oil in a light tomato sauce
Linguini Al Balzi Rossi$17.50
linguine with shrimps, sun-dried tomatoes & arugula in a light tomato sauce
Penne Arrabiata$15.00
fresh cherry tomatoes in a hot spicy sauce
Baked Lasagna$16.50
pasta layered with ricotta, ground meat & tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella

Pizza

Try Our Wood Brick Oven Baked - 10 Inch

Pizza Margherita$12.50
Pizza Marinara$11.50
tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil & oregano
Pizza A La Salsiccia$13.00
sausage, mozzarella & tomato sauce
Pizza Ortolana$14.00
grilled vegetables, mozzarella & tomatoes
Pizza Abruzzesa$13.50
spiced salami, tomatoes & mozzarella
Pizza Capricciosa$14.00
tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, capers, anchovies, black olives & oregano
Pizza Arrabiata$13.00
(spicy!) olive oil, tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes & basil
Chicken Caesar$14.50
fresh greens, croutons & chicken breast with caesar dressing

What 2,974 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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BLM1
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent pre theatre spot. Service was outstanding and fun.
HP
HaroldP
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had never been there before. When at the Theater District again, we'll return. The garlic bread with brocoli rabe, sun-dried tomato and parmesan was so delicious!
c
chiyobear
Richmond
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always try to dine here when we come to town for Broadway performances. Daniela’s is a great little neighborhood gem, we’ve never been disappointed.
D
Denise
St. Louis
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
No. Just NO on so many levels. Too many to even go in to. Move on past. Pick any other place. Not here.
GB
GaryB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very good place to dine before a show
A
Anonymous
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
This past Sunday my daughter and I dined in Danielas restaurant from 12:30 to 1:30pm. We were seated at the two seat front window spot along the wall where a menu hangs in the window. We had eaten and paid, and I had left a cash tip on the table for our waiter. A man walked in the front door, muttered something my daughter and I could not understand, and then grabbed the money. My daughter tried to stop him. A staff member approached and stood next to the stranger while this was happening, but made no attempt to help my daughter or I. The man walked out the door with the money, and nothing was said. The staff member did not say one word to us. I am very disappointed and angered by this. We have eaten multiple times at Daniela’s and purposely made reservations because we enjoy it so much. I feel strongly that someone on staff should have helped us in an upsetting and very scary situation. I wish I had said something at the time, but I was so stunned that all I did was retip the waiter and exit. I will not be back, and I will not recommend Daniela’s to anyone, as I have done in the past. They have unfortunately lost my business. I hope some good comes of this post, and that the next customer does not have the same experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great vibe to meet with friends and enjoy some great food and service.
DL
DeannaL
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating here....very nice experience. Great service and good food...a winning combination. Would definitely return.
TB
TravelBug
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
They are terrific at getting you out quickly for a pre-theater meal and the food is always excellent!
L
Luvtodine
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the fried squid and homemade pesto with pasta. A side of garlic bread was the perfect accompaniment. This is my third meal there and the staff has always been great. I will be back!
KG
KateG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was very attentive. Food was delicious. I would recommend.
T
Todd
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Short ribs with risotto was OUTSTANDING
KH
KellyH
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love Daniella's. It's reasonably priced, casual and the food is really good. The only issue is that it's cold sitting at the tables near the door. People are always coming in and out. However, after a couple of glasses of red wine, it's not too bad.
FS
FrancineS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Perfect for a quick sit down dinner before a Broadway show!!
R
Rsrihn
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to this restaurant with my family before a show. Good and service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Leo was an excellent server!
S
Steveggie
Dallas
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Daniela's has become our go-to Italian place when visiting NYC for theater. This trip we ate there twice! We preferred the brick-walled ground floor dining room to the upstairs option. Service in both rooms was exceptionally warm and friendly. The garlic bread with cheese is worth the calories. Traditional Italian entrees are fresh and filling. Eggplant Parmigiana is outstanding and comes with roasted potatoes and lots of veggies sautéed with garlic... most other places just do a side of pasta. Farfalle with salmon had plenty of fish and tender asparagus in tomato cream sauce. They're also open for traditional breakfast on the weekends and do a great job.
j
judib
New York Area
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Not great ambiance but great food, large portions, gt service and gd prices. They acknowledged our anniversary with glasses of Prosecco and honored our request for a specific table. Have been there before and will definitely return.
BM
BonnieM
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Food was good but he price was way too expensive. Restaurant was OK but not overly nice. It was on 8th avenue so didn't expect much. A tourist trap. Not a good value for the prices charged. We should have gone to Maseria or another higher end restaurant for the amount of money charged. Would not recommend and would not go back
D
Dager
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Went on Dec 31. They only had fixed menu, which was not advertised on open table when I booked the night before. Food was excellent, but with the family it came to the most expensive meal we have had.
SR
SarahR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was great! Staff did an excellent job for our large group.
A
Andrea
Charleston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
My daughter and I went for lunch on matinee day. It was packed but we got seated right away. (yay for reservations). The bathroom was a very unclean for such an early time in the day. The food was great and the service was great. Would definitely go back.
CJ
CJMess
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive staff and great food! Perfect for lunch before (or dinner after) a show. Nothing on the menu that will blow your mind, but a great choice of Itallian staples that are well-prepared, nicely presented, and large portioned. (FYI: Try the "Big Chris" ... delicious. We also really enjoyed the linguine! Skip the garlic bread if you don't go for it with cheese on top.) A little on the pricey side for what it is, but the service, flavors, environment, & location were enough to balance that out for us.
KT
KathleenT
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
staff was very attentive. Food came out quickly even with some larger parties all sitting at the same time. Portions were appropriate. They were very accommodating to my children's special requests of "without this".
d
dusty
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was excellent, and the ambience was very nice. We enjoyed our dinner.
AM
AngelaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and Employees Great food and Fun Daniela get a 10
p
peov
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic pre-theatre option! Convenient to theatres, reservations accepted at 4:30p, service was fast and courteous, food was DELICIOUS, and they got us out in plenty of time for a 7p show. And a value! Definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice staff. The Chris Special with veal was great and Alfredo was fantastic. Pizza was good, but overshadowed by the entrees. Wait staff was great.
LT
LauraT
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Daniela! The service is second to none, the atmosphere is cozy and friendly, and the food is delicious. I make our reservation immediately after booking our flight and hotel.
NJ
NewJNative
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Daniela's! The food is great, and the service is friendly and prompt. This is definitely one of our favorites on 8th Ave.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was great! The food portions was good. Only complaint is the tables are to close together. But overall had a great time!
A
Annie
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This. is my 2nd time at this restaurant and I was not disappointed. The menu has plenty of options and the prices are reasonable for NYC. The service was quick, since we were going to a show, but not rushed. Lovely decorated for the holidays and the dessert options were awesome. Definitely will be back again.
F
Fordham
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food & service. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Day trip to NYC
G
Glb911
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, ambiance, and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was in the city with friends and we decided to go here since it was close to the theater and other reviews. It did not disappoint. The food was delicious! Service was quick, efficient and friendly. We all said we would definitely return. Thanks for helping make our night memorable.
g
gwynneb
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Two of the orders were wrong and when sent back were sent to the table unchanged.
CD
CathyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We needed a good meal before a show. Daniela’s was close to the venue and had outstanding food at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!
AR
AudreyR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was average but good enough for what it was! I was an easy place to go with kids for pre-theater
D
Deedee
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food very good. Traditional southern Italian dishes. Service is exceptional, friendly accommodating, wait staff. New York prices but that’s how it is.

FAQs

Daniela's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 869-3585.

Daniela's is rated 4.5 stars by 2974 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 869-3585

728 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
45 & 46
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm; Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 11:00am, Saturday - Sunday: 6:30am - 12:00pm
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Javier Carrillo
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.danielarestaurant.com/media/websitedaniela.html
Phone number
(212) 869-3585
Private party facilities
Daniela's features three floors of dining options. We accommodate parties of 10 to 150.
Private party contact
Chris LaMotta: (888) 457-0550

Daniela's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Chicken Piccata

Chicken

Rigatoni Bolognese

Antipasti

Caprese Fresh Mozzarella$11.50

Calamari Fritti Fried Calamari$12.00

Mozzarella In Carozza$9.50

Seppie Inzimino$11.50

Mozzarella Sticks$9.50

Hot Antipasto$13.50

Vongole Gratinate$12.00

Zuppa Di Vongole$12.00

Zuppa Di Mussels$11.00

Funghi Portobello$10.50

Tegamino Di Melanzane$10.00

Soup

Chicken$7.50

Minestrone$7.50

Pasta Fagioli$7.00

Soup Of The Day$8.00

Salads

Tre Colori$10.50

Mixed Green$10.00

Antipasto$11.50

Caesar$10.50

Chicken Caesar$14.50

Entree

Chicken Cacciatore$17.50

Chicken Scarpariello$17.50

Chicken Carbone$17.50

Chicken Marsala$18.50

Chicken Francaise$18.50

Chicken Piccata$18.50

Chicken Parmigiana$19.00

Chicken Daniela$19.50

Scalloppine Pizzaiola$19.00

Scalloppine Piccata$19.50

Scalloppine Marsala$19.50

Scalloppine Con Carciofi$19.50

Veal Parmigiana$19.50

Veal Francaise$19.50

Campagnola$20.00

Shrimps Parmigiana$20.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$17.50

Risotto

Tagliata Toscana$22.00

Peto Di Pollo Alla Griglia$22.00

Salmone Alla Griglia$22.00

Gamberi Scampi$21.00

Shrimps Oreganato$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro E Basilico$14.00

Orecchiette Baresi$16.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$15.50

Fettuccine Al Pesto$15.50

Rigatoni Amatriciana$15.00

Farfalle Asparagi E Salmone Farfalle$18.00

Penne Alla Checca$15.00

Raviolacci Pomodoro & Basilico$15.25

Gnocchi Alla Trevisana$15.25

Penne Alla Vodka$15.00

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca$15.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$15.50

Linguine Alla Vongole$16.50

Fusilli Primavera$15.00

Linguine Marichara$17.50

Linguini Al Balzi Rossi$17.50

Penne Arrabiata$15.00

Baked Lasagna$16.50

Pizza

Pizza Margherita$12.50

Pizza Marinara$11.50

Pizza A La Salsiccia$13.00

Pizza Ortolana$14.00