Trattoria One Fifth by Chef Marc Forgione’s | Italian Restaurant

Anthony Stratis 

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a year ago

My happy hour turned into an unhappy 3 hour dining experience. I popped in with a friend for wine and bites off the happy hour menu. To be honest the food wasn’t great, but on par with Manhattan happy hour deals; therefore, I’m not gonna complain too much. The main disappointment, was the service. Our server, his name was Kelsey R according to my receipt. Not once did he check in to see how we were enjoying the food or if we needed anything. I had to flag him down to order another glass of wine from their regular wine list. ... read more

Steve 

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a year ago

Portion sizes are small, flavors are polarizing (the table was divided between love/hate for the butternut squash pasta and the banana daiquiri). Rabbit pasta, espresso martini, and mozzarella appetizer were the standouts. Courses didn’t come out in the right order. Wine list didn’t have many options at the lower end. Too expensive for what it is. 

Sean Kvarda 

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a year ago

Strong avoid. Great service and cool ambiance. I’d recommend for a drink or two in the lounge. But 2 firm thumbs down for the food. Really awful. Probably the worst weve had in Manhattan. Not cheap either - we left feeling like we got tricked. The entrees lacked accompaniment. Super thin strip of salmon with a sauce that tasted like Windex. Pasta was overcooked by an hour. “Lobster” didnt taste like anything. Seems like the management really cheaps out on ingredients both in terms of quality and quantity. Chefs not great eit... read more