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Crispo

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Tucked just below street level, this low-lit Italian-American restaurant boasts a Mediterranean vibe, not to mention a warm bonhomie not usually found along bustling 14th Street. Inside, you'll find low ceilings crossed by dark wood beams and brick walls adorned with artwork. Wood-framed windows open up to a little jewel box terrazzo and deep in the rear, a small semi-open kitchen completes the rustic look. The menu at Crispo offers a solid range of traditional entrées, along with a nice antipasto selection and handfu... read more

Location details

240 W 14th St, Ste A, New York, NY, 10011, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.4740 reviews
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melissajt 
18 years ago

Relaxing ambience, dependable food – I honestly wonder who some of the people on Citysearch are and what they want. Crispo is really a wonderful restaurant in its price range. You're not going to get a sommelier, but you will get very good northern Italian food. I've never had a problem with the service there. But go ahead and believe what everyone else is saying so it won't be too crowded for me to enjoy it. 

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randifaith113 
18 years ago

Good Food - Terrible Snotty and Rude Service start to finish – I read the reviews about Crispo before going and thought "oh come on it can't be that bad, I mean it has a 9.1 rating" well that will teach me! We walked in and the hostesses (there were 3) were rude, the bartender was funny but a bit snappish. Finally 40 minutes after our reservation time, we were seated. We had had an appitizer at the bar, and it was delicious so were very excited for the food, and ok with the wait. Well...enter the waitress. Rude, quick, snott... read more

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19 years ago

Love it! – My boyfriend and I always go to Crispo. We love it! The food is great, especially the carbonara and if you like spicy, the orecchiette. 

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19 years ago

Unpretentious, sophisticated, and pleasant – Crispo is aperfect combination of great food, sophistication, and neighborhood comfort. They have the best chicken in the city and their tomatoes are the freshest and incredibly flavorful. Highly recommended for dates, casual dinners, parties, or just about any occasion. 

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rhannafo 
19 years ago

Overrated – The salad and cheese plate were decent, but the pasta and service were terrible. The papardelle were overcooked and tasteless. The waiter couldn't recommend a wine or pasta after we asked him, and the restaurant serves wine in tiny glasses. And the cars buzzing by on 14th street does not create the most serene atmosphere. Also, incredibly overpriced. 

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19 years ago

Out of this world – The best italian restaurant in NYC. My experince is like fairt tale. This is Italy. Don't waste your time walking through Little Italy and come here. The food is delicious, service is great and overall impression is just lovely. I recommend reservation. You have to check this out. 

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19 years ago

Bad Service will keep me away – I recently dined here for the third time. Have loved the food, ambiance and wine list. However after the last visit I would be foolish to go back. The staff acted as if they were doing us a favor by showing up. Service was slow (an hour between finished entree and dessert menu) and snippy. ( If you're not my waiter than who are you and why have you been taking my orders and bringing me food???). I get the message- won't be back... 

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girlsview 
20 years ago

Poor Service at Crispo – Very disappointed in the service. Waitress did not have knowledge of what the dishes were. Felt very rushed by all staff members. The worst part was the manager didn't care to better the situation for us at all. I always thought that you went to a restautrant not only for the food but the ambience as well. Bottom line is I will never eat at this restaurant again, nor will I recommend this restaurant to anyone. It doesn't matter how the food may taste if the service stinks it ruins the experience. 

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Contributor 
20 years ago

Imaginative Italian at a stylish trattoria in the Village. – The Scene With flickering sconces and rough-hewn brick walls, Crispo may look like an elegantly restored Italian farmhouse, but frenzied servers, tight tables and wait-list hopefuls at the marble bar make it feel like a city-slick hotspot. In season, solace-seekers retreat to street-front patio dining, while foodies observe the kitchen through a wide window in the white-tile back wall. The Food Frank Crispo's confident cooking drives this imaginative Italian menu. ... read more

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How is Crispo rated?

Crispo has a 4.4 star rating with 740 reviews. 

When is Crispo open?

Crispo is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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