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Come Prima - Come Prima Ristorante, New York, NY

Come Prima Ristorante

4.6 (174)
$31 to $50
Italian
903 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
It takes most people 10 minutes to get from 1st Avenue to Madison Avenue. It's taken Salvatore Lombardi 30 years. Obviously, Mr. Lombardi is a man who does not like to rush. You see, Salvatore ran Campagnola, one of New York's most famous Italian restaurant for over three decades. So, when it came time to open his own place, he chose carefully.
Mr. Lombardi practically invented hospitality, and it is evident the moment you enter Come Prima. The ambiance, service, and of course the food, add up to an evening you won't soon forget.
And best of all, Salvatore won't forget you.

To our valued customers,
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be a global concern, We would like to give you an update on the steps that Come Prima Ristorante is taking.
Since you are not able to dine with us due to NYC restaurant shut down, If you would like to experience our cuisine we are starting delivery and pick up services. Please note that we will do our best to accommodate your request.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    between 72nd and 73rd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    6 to 68th Street Hunter's College
  • Additional
    Takeout

What 174 people are saying

Come Prima Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

174 Reviews
  1. Sw4food VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time here the owner Salvatore was very inviting and nice as was the staff.

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  3. Casper

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my friend's favorite restaurant in NY. When she lived here, we went several times. Now that she only visits NY, we make sure to have a meal here every time. Never disappoints

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  4. MorganS VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC, Salvatore is a great host, an excellent menu always. Try the veal, the branzino or any of the pastas!

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  5. SD46 VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Had a wonderful experience. The Food was great! The Wine List is terrific. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing. We Will return.

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  6. CesarA VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was not great and the food was not good and super expensive, we spent $300 for two and it was terrible disappointing.

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  7. EmmanuelM

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty tough pricy Italian food in a chic ambiance. Service is nice and precise. Overall good experience but you could expect more value for money.

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  8. BobM

    New York City82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 30, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service and the food was OK, but pricey for what we were served.

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  9. nofofoodie

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE EVENING, EVERYONE LOVED IT

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  10. Fussbudget VIP

    New York City78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The high point was the food. Salads, pastas and fish dishes were all excellent. Something about the service and the ambience wasn't quite clicking -- it may have been that the pretty but shrill folks at a neighboring table were sucking up all the oxygen. It's pricey: nearly $500 for four with tax and tip and a very modest beverage tab. (The wine choices were limited and the markups vertiginous, so we stuck with cocktails.)

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FAQs

Come Prima Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 517-7700.

Come Prima Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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903 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between 72nd and 73rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Open Every Day from 12pm to 11pm.
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    6 to 68th Street Hunter's College
  • Additional
    Takeout
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