Il Giglio

wpuck 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Astoundingly Overrated Italian Food in Tribeca – I am so disappointed after wasting my time and money on this much hyped restaurant. I had high hopes after noting a 26 rating for food in zagat's. Those hopes were swiftly dashed by our heavily Spanish accented captain. First, we ordered an expensive Barolo from the wine list. The captain (there was no sommelier) brought a decanter but proceeded to pour the wine directly into our glasses without offering the traditional sample. When we questioned why he did not decant the wine... read more

sosatisfied 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Extremely Pretentious – I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. To begin, the waiter asked if we wanted bubbly or still water. We said still, assuming that it would be nyc water. They brought us a bottle of water which we drank. When they brought us a second bottle, we said that we wanted plain water. We were never given the choice of plain nyc water, so we assumed that the still water was regular water.The waiter said he would find out what we originally asked for. He never gave us an answer. They charged ... read more

gillian1 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

The best Italian restaurant in NYC – I picked Il Gigio for a 50th birthday party for my wife and her family who flew in from California. This place is fantastic. Instead of the usual "this is what is on the menu, take it or leave it", Ivo, the leader of the pack, told us he could basically put anything together we wanted. And so he did. Utterly phenomenal. The food was outstanding, the service even better. They start serving you as soon as you sit down with wonderful cheese and breads and other goodies. Attentive but not int... read more

April F. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Amazing food and service Spectacular. Il Giglio is very expensive but worth the price. The food is cooked to perfection. The fish is amazing. This has to be one of the best restaurants in New York. It is a small room and feels a bit crowded but the staff is friendly and attentive. They make you feel truly welcomed and comfortable. 

snoasis 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

simply the most amazing italian food i've ever had – i did not expect anything from this place, even though i was told it was incredible. from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out the door ... the staff... the food... lamb chops are heavenly, prosciutto with melon melts in your mouth, cheesecake is perfect. stop reading. start reserving. don't eat all day. come hungry. if you can limit yourself, expect to spend about $200.