Insider Pages Reviews for Cascina Ristorante

5 Stars: DELIZIOSO!! (by Italia1)

Italia1 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Cascina is a wonderful restaurant! I've been there a couple times and every time I went I never had problems with the service or the food! I've met the owner and the manager and they are very nice people! I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone! They recently changed the pizza and it is not round anymore but it's long and you can have it in many choices! I love it very much and I will love to go back as soon as possible! The chef is also very sweet and the home made pasta and desserts are DELIZIOSI!
I LOVE IT!

4 Stars: Great service and food! (by Rubylen L.)

Rubylen L. — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:06:00 GMT

I took my husband here for his birthday and we loved it. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We had dinner with 4 other adults and 2 toddlers. We all enjoyed our meals and felt that with the amount of food we ordered that it was reasonable for NYC.

5 Stars: LOVED IT! (by Harold995)

Harold995 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I went to Cascina with my girlfriend recently and had an excellent meal. We started with an order of calamari and a salad and both were very good. For the main course, I had a delicious pizza while my girlfriend had the gnocchi, once again, both were delicious. The service was very good as was the wine list. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

1 Stars: Avoid the Bruschetta, Be aware of the Service! (by MarkMunafo)

MarkMunafo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Eat at your own risk, service was terrible, as was the bruschetta. We returned the bruschetta because it was half onion and it still appeared on the bill...go figure. I would stick to the pastas!

2 Stars: Save your money (by whatsup5)

whatsup5 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

We chose this restaurant based on Citysearch review and were sadly disappointed. The food was mediocre at best and the waiter was obviously not into his job. The Caprese salad was way overpriced at $14 and came with hard unripened tomatos. We sent it back and were given another serving with better tomatos but I guess they will try and see what people will accept. The portions are small and the selections are limited and just ok. The wine list was extensive but nothing was under $32 a bottle. A glass of wine was $10. For the location there are several other restaurants in the area that deserve a 4-5 star rating but this is definately not one of them.

3 Stars: average (by gsilas69)

gsilas69 — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Celebrated a friend's birthday, the staff was very accomodating because we had people who were unable to make dinner but came out for the afterparty.
Food was great, service was terrific, and the place got packed as the evening went along. Definitely great to share, since their portions are nice, and a solid Italian restaurant that is great for larger parties.

5 Stars: GREAT SERVICE,AMAZING HOME MADE PASTA (by whitelion)

whitelion — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

My party for six last saturday night had the prefect visit at CASCINA. First of all, everybody was so nice. We arrived 20 minutes earlier than our reservation time and they kindly made room for us in ten minutes. Even though the place was jam packed, the server took his time with us, explainging what the specials of the day came with and how the prix fixe menu would save us money. He also helped us select a wine which was delicious,a Pinot noir from the north of Italy. I ordered an extra portion of Tiramasu to bring home to my husband just because it was the best I've ever tasted. I will surely be back at CASCINA. I couldn't imagine them ever having an off night unless maybe the chef was absent. Everybody was happy with their food, and on our way out we met other parties who were return customers and loved the place.

good job cascina

5 Stars: Great neighborhood Italian place! (by hubriis)

hubriis — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

We were back in NYC for our annual trip, just arrived Saturday night. We settled in at our hotel and then began the deliberation process of where to eat as we were both famished. The light bulb went off, and we remembered the place we'd tried the previous year that we'd really enjoyed. The problem was, we couldn't remember the name. However, we did have a general idea of where it was located. So, we bundled into our many, many layers and trekked out to conquer the streets in search of grub.

We got lucky and found it on the first try, back over on 9th. We entered to the incredible scent of a wood-burning oven, and asked if there were any seats available as we didn't have a reservation. Initially our hostess looked chagrined, but then made room for us on the first-floor next to a cute couple who were obviously on a first date ("So, what to do you like to do in your spare time? Any hobbies or skeletons in the closet that I should know about?" nervous twitter). I recalled the Montepulciano by the glass from the previous year and ordered that to start. I was drawn immediately to the pasta Bolognese as that is one of my favorites, until I saw that veal Saltimbocca was a special for the evening. My veal was melt-in-your-mouth amazing; I could have eaten it every day for the next week. My beau ordered the salmon on special and that, too, was amazing - rich and buttery and perfectly cooked. Sated, we left but not before I grabbed a business card to ensure that we never forgot the name of our lovely restaurant again!

We ended up back at Cascina the following Thursday, this time having booked a reservation through Open Table in advance. I again eyeballed the pasta Bolognese but went for the veal instead, this time is was veal Scallopine with lemon. We enjoyed this meal just as much as the previous one, and if we lived in the city I am sure we'd visit at least once a week. Ah well, we can dream of next year....

5 Stars: truly italian (by niceslow)

niceslow — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

i moved to nyc three months ago from northern california and stumbled onto CASCINA RESTAURANT my first night in town...there's nothing like good italian comfort food, which in addition to the friendly staff and fun-loving crowd keeps me coming back - sometimes a couple of times a week. i usually pull up a seat at the bar, where i'm greeted and treated like an old friend - what a refreshing treat in this big city. the food is consistently delicous and the kitchen is always accommodating when i ask for something special (not on the menu)
. i bring my family and friends here and i can't tell you how many times i've heard, "next time i'm in town, let's go back to CASCINA. we had so much fun there." definitely make this a group dinner, especially if you're celebrating a fun occassion like a birthday. the portions are generous and you'll definitely want to sample a bit of everything...it's the perfect place to enjoy your meal italian style. still, i love the place even when i'm all alone and often stop in for a plate of pasta orechiete with sausages and broccoli, a glass of wine and i almost always get a fresh tiramisu to go - i'm hooked! Enjoy and I'll see you there!

5 Stars: the best in midtown west (by doc123)

doc123 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Went here with a large group of friends. We had a few bottlles of wine from the extensive wine list, all of which were excellent choices recommended by the manager.
The service in general was quite attentive without being bothersome. As far as the food, everyone was happy with their dishes. Everything was fresh served in a timely manner.

This was a great experience!

5 Stars: WARM PLACE,GREAT FOOD (by coyoteugly)

coyoteugly — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Cascina Restaurant has everything I think is important in a restaurant. The staff makes me feel special, like they know me, and they are friendly and professional. The food is great, it tastes fresh and Home-Made. The service is very efficient. They have small tables and big tables, I once walked in without a reservation and within five minutes they had a table for me and 11 co-workers!!! The wine list is amazing.
It is a place I like bringing friends and family too...I am lucky to have this special place in my neighborhood.

5 Stars: A REALLY ITALIAN EXPERIENCE (by fedaia)

fedaia — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I don't usually do these, but recently I went to CASCINA RISTORANTE for dinner and had such a nice time that I wanted to share it. I was most struck by the friendliness of the staff. I was greeted at the door and at the table with genuine enthusiasim. Our server was funny and knowledgeable, he consistendly checked on us and was helpful both with our questions about the menu and for suggestions of places to go after dinner.

The food was great as well, fresh pasta like I've never had any where else and a great homemade tiramisu'.

Basically I can't wait to go back so I can try everything else on the menu.

1 Stars: Restaurant Motto: If you are not happy, too bad we don't need you! (by DWantuch)

DWantuch — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

We went to this restaurant at the recommendation of our conceirge. It was a good thing they gave us the Open Table confirmation, as the restaurant did not have it in their system. It didn't look like it would make a difference as the restaurant was only 1/2 full (8:00 on a Saturday - should have been a clue!). They placed our party of 7 on the top floor. We were the only table occupying that room the entire time we were there. The service was horrendous. Once we got the food, which was mediocre at best, we never saw our waiter again. After we ate the meal we sat for 15 minutes with empty plates in front of us. Four bus boys stood 10 feet away the entire time and avoided our stares. When I asked to speak to the manager, they suddenly scurried to clean the table. The manager's attitude toward our poor service was shocking for a restaurant in this price range. His response to me was "Well, 90% of our customers are happy." Not surprising, they were attempting to add a 20% gratuity to my party of seven. To me the food was not worth taking the chance of a very poor dining experience. Not to mention, the poor attitude the management had on the restaurant customers.

5 Stars: Tasty pizza (by tobey123)

tobey123 — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I've stumbled upon this restaurant coming back from a meeting in the area. I was running late, so my friend and I decided to stay in the area for dinner. Walking down the street we looked in and saw and big centrally placed stone pizza oven. Well that was a good clue. The pizza was delicious. The crust was thin and crisp, the kind that stay straight when you pick it up... the tomato sauce was delicious and the fresh mozzarella just great. Fresh basil just gave it the finishing touch and a great aroma. It is worth to make a trip just for the pizza. I'm definitely coming back.

5 Stars: Great thin crust pizza and lasagna (by albalnyc)

albalnyc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I read many of the reviews on this restaurant, and the bad ones scared me, but we took the leap and hoped for the best. We had a birthday dinner for 17 and this was one of the few places that could accommodate us (uh oh). I'm sure there are better, and I've been to a few, but there is absolutely nothing to avoid here. The food was sensational, the decor was lovely and the service was really great. If you need top tier ambience, a super fashionable address, or a too-cool crowd, go somewhere else. For everything else, you will like if not love this restaurant.

5 Stars: The top of authentic Italian on Ninth Avenue (by cpharis)

cpharis — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT

A very good place to eat. The pizza is great: very thin crust, light on the sauce, and covered with fresh ingredients. Pastas are also very good. The atmosphere is also a notch above the other Italian restaurants on Ninth Avenue. Great service, even though it can run into the 'Italian' mode sometimes (they like to leave you alone.) Very friendly and accomodating. I once saw the manager send entrees back to the kitchen because the table had not yet finished the appetizers, and it looked as if the entrees were fresh and new when they did bring them out. The obviously care about the quality of their food.

1 Stars: I WAS DISSATISFIED with service !!!!!!!! (by tomiee)

tomiee — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I was very DISSATISFIED with the service from the very beginning.
My family and I went there for the first and the very LAST TIME. The hostess was very disreputable and looked altogether totaly disinterested and lazy, the table was too small and unstable and the atmosphere
was unpleasant and I would never recommend this place to any of my friends.

5 Stars: Great Birthday (by gusep)

gusep — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

The other night I went with my friends to Cascina Restaurant to celebrate my birthday .The food was great ,the atmosphere was fantastic with the nice fire wood .At the end of the night we order a fantastic fruit cake .Was a wonderful birthday ,thanks cascina I will be back soon.

5 Stars: Great Service (by babilonia)

babilonia — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Last night I went to Cascina Restaurant with my Fiance'.A beautiful lady take us to a nice table .A gentleman came to us efter the waiter took our order , for our surprise was the General Manager ,he take care in every step. That was very nice ,at the beginning we start with the squid fried, then I order Pizza Margaritta and my Fiance' a delicious Lasagna to enclosed a glass of Red Wine at the end Chocolate Cake and Coffee. Cascina, in my opinion is a Restaurant that everybody should visit. Is a Family Restaurant with a Great Service.

5 Stars: Astounding pasta, amazing wine list, excellent service (by giullipet)

giullipet — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I proposed to my girlfriend at this beautiful rustic italian restaurant. The staff paid every attention to detail to make this once in a lifetime moment special. The food had bold flavors with fresh ingredients and lavish portions. The wine selection was excellent and I can't say enough about the staff.
And the waiter didn't forget to bring to the table an homemade tiramisu' with a candle on top for my girlfriend.
My girlfriend was so please and happy with everything and I can't wait for my next visit.

Good job cascina.

5 Stars: amazing wine list, excellent managment (by nylion)

nylion — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

i have been in Cascina Restaurant for the fist time 2 days ago. It was my husband's b'day and i wanted to celebrate it in a very unforgetable way.
I checked out the wine list. Too many wines, didnt know which one pick up.
Then the very kind young manager came to me and understood that i needed help.
He was great and helpfull.
We picked up an uncredible Amarone Bertani 1976, the same year of my husband...
He extoled the wine from the bottle to the decanter. He did a good job and explaned us the process of the wine. I learned more.
So, now i know that if i have to choose a VERY GOOD BOTTLE OF WINE, the only thing i have to do is.... GO TO CASCINA RESTURANT!!!!

The restaurant has a very good managment with a particular attention for the guest. Congratulation!!!!
Alexandra C.

1 Stars: Very Disappointing (by tuliothx)

tuliothx — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

We went to Cascina for lunch on a Saturday on the recommendation of the CitySearch rating and what a disappointment that was. First, the waiter was annoyed when we asked him questions about the menu. As for the food, the lobster salad was unimpressive, the anti-pasto was mainly Oscar Meyer cold cuts, and the broccoli soup needed lots of salts to make it flavorful. Then, the cream that came with the coffee was curled. And to top it all off, the waiter got into a loud shouting match with the restaurant manager.

5 Stars: Keep going in this way. (by ninaluznina)

ninaluznina — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went in this restaurant few times and always I found the service and the food really good.
I had the most simple Italian dish as spaghetti al pomodoro.
You can find this in every Italian restaurant in NYC but nobody can beat the taste and the freshness of the one had at Cascina. Bravo.

5 Stars: Keep going in this way.........do not loose your Italian autenticy. (by lupo1956)

lupo1956 — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

If you never been in Italy, you should try this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, the friendly service and the Italian managers make you feel just like in Italy.
We had a wonderful appetizer as fried zucchini blossom flowers stuffed with mozzarella in fresh tomato sauce.....superb. After we had sea bass with olives, potatoes and Vermentino wine sauce......delicious.
We heard comments from other tables about how good is the pizza.
Avoid the noisy crowd from the pre-theatre.
Wonderful wine list..... all Italian wines.

1 Stars: Utterly Terrible (by darthvader01)

darthvader01 — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Seriously, I don't understand where all these glowing reviews are coming from. This place was awful. It looks like a cute neighborhood place but the food is beyond underwhelming. Every dish was terrible - stuffed mushrooms were leathery and tasteless, mixed greens were limp and lifeless, calamari was clearly freshly defrosted and underdone. The stuffed chicken breast was a deep fried chicken tender with a bit of spinach (unseasoned) on the inside, served with a slice of lemon.

Honestly, there are a million neighborhood places on 9th Avenue better than this one. Don't waste your time.

4 Stars: The pizza is just amazing,the best in town. (by cristofer65)

cristofer65 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I've been there with my wife the last time the first days of June,
I really had an italian experience, warm place, i've forgot to be in NYC,we started choosing from an awesome wine list a bottle of Barolo, I've eaten an amazing steak from the special of the day and my wife has eaten the redsnapper.Simply everything was great from the service to the food.
We'll come back soon..
Good job casina.
Cristofer

5 Stars: Best pizza and best grappa list in NYC (by lupo1976)

lupo1976 — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went to this restaurant few years ago and I was not to much impressed.
I return for dinner last week and I notice an impressive improvement overall.
We order a bottle of nice red wine from a wonderful wine list and the food following was amazing.
We finish our dinner with a smooth grappa di Moscato, I never saw in other restaurant such a huge selection.
Bravo.

5 Stars: Our Neiborhood favorite (by tomout77)

tomout77 — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:00:00 GMT

My wife and I stop in here to eat very often. We both love the pizza and the atmosphere. THis place just ooses warmth and hospitality. I have had almost all the pasta dishes on this menu and I recommend all. THe eggplant appetizer is one of the hidden gems; it's actually baked in the brick oven, just great. The wine selection is spectacular. Really great food served in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. I know we will be there, you should too.

4 Stars: Consistently good food... (by sophisticatedpalate79)

sophisticatedpalate79 — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I've been here 2X and completely satisfied both times. The food was great - had risotto, liguini with clams, tasted a peice of salmon dish, and have had a couple desserts (all very delicious and great endings to my meals). Next time I'm feeling Italian I will not hesitate to come back. The service has been warm and friendly too. I thoroughly enjoyed my meals.

3 Stars: MY FAVORITE!!!! (by creative_employee)

creative_employee — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I LOVE THIS PLACE. My friend and I go here about once a week, and sometimes twice on the weekends. Bottom line, the food is fantastic, the owners/servers are friendly and you feel welcomed. The owners are also straight from Italy and the wine is harvested in their own Italian vineyard. If you like white wine with a hint of sweetness, I recommend the Frustanerra. In the beginning, you are given bread which is served with delicious olive oil and I find that it's a nice compliment to the wine. I have had almost everything on this menu, but actually not the pizza. I have noticed the rave reviews for it. Judging by the delicious aroma of the brick-oven, I'm sure it lives up to it's name. GO HERE!

3 Stars: Great food, bad service (by sharopooks)

sharopooks — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

We went here because we're checking out places w/ private rooms for an event we're planning. Cascina's cuisine, cozy atmosphere & private rooms seemed like a possibility but this place has no idea how to treat customers considering having their event there. When we arrived, either the chef or one of the cooks was sitting outside - he was very friendly &, later, he directed me to additional restrooms downstairs - he was the most personable one there all night! Our waiter was busy w/ other tables for a while after we were seated, so as we sat looking around w/ our menus closed, a bunch of other waiters & a manager stood by looking at us. None of them reassured us that our waiter would be coming soon, or offered to get us water, drinks, bread, nothing. Our waiter wasn't too friendly at first, even after we disclosed we were considering having an event there. It took a few visits to our table for him to be warm & personable (maybe he was frazzled by the few table he had?! Oh well, better friendliness later than never, I guess...). After the meal, another waiter showed us the upstairs private rooms but he didn't know anything about rates, policies, etc. The manager started to walk upstairs & we thought, great, he'll talk to us all about it. But the manager saw us, turned around & went back downstairs! Even after seeing that we were interested in renting the room! We were appalled, why should we chase after this guy to find out information about having a party there?! He saw us & IGNORED us! Even the hostesses were bored outta their skulls, standing lifelessly & saying nothing as we left. Do they staff this place w/ their "B Team" on Sunday nights?! All that aside, the food was good - delicious pizza, tasty specials. If I were starving & happened to be in the area during a blizzard or some other reason to go inside, MAYBE I'd dine here again (my husband refuses to), but it's doubtful. There are many other places in this city that know a thing or two about great service.

5 Stars: The Best Pizza Ever (by nancyrosario)

nancyrosario — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I would recommed it to all. I loved the service and the cleaniness. The pizza was the best pizza I ever had. It was amazing.

5 Stars: Neighborhood Great (by toffi56)

toffi56 — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I just moved to Hell's Kitchen a few months ago and I love Cascina. It's my favorite Italian in the area. The atmosphere is amazing. Check out the brick oven centered the dinnig room. It's an ideal place to a latenight hide-away romantic dinner. The food is great. Pizza is great. Do not miss the wine list. It redifines cozy and comfortable.

5 Stars: Best Pizza Anywhere/Great Menu (by terance987)

terance987 — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We went to cascina for a pre-theater dinner. Wonderful. The atmosphere was cozy and nice. Pizza was the best we ever had. Pasta was very good. The menu was extensive and very interesting. We will definately be back to try the rest of what they have to offer. We were very happy to have found the restaurant. Great wines too. We highly recommend it.

4 Stars: Could Have Been Better (by jet075)

jet075 — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

We went here based on the location near the theater, but it wasn't as good as expected. The atmosphere was really great though. We ate upstairs but the downstairs room was very cozy and cute, plus they had outdoor seating. The bread was delicious but the rest of the food just seemed like average italian. Plus my noodles stuck together which was odd.

4 Stars: cozy, rustic, good (by kip80)

kip80 — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

In the ultimate tourist trap area, Cascina offers a respite from bad food, high prices, and noise. The outdoor seating is excellent in the summer but the interior is cozy, quaint, and warm as well. Moderate prices, especially for the simply prepared, fresh, and tasty pasta dishes. And the bread, usually an afterthought, was very good. Very cute waiter too.

5 Stars: Best Pizza in town!!! (by kellysguide)

kellysguide — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I live close and dine there quite often; it's one of my favorite places in Hell's Kitchen. I abslutely love the pizza here - it's amazing, the crust is thin and crispy, the tomatoe suace is phenomenal. They also have very good wines and fast and friendly service. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars: Romantic, cozy dinner (by travorthecritic)

travorthecritic — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

My husband took me here for a romantic dinner; it was a magical night. We were seated on the balcony in the back. My huisband ordered a bottle of wine, which was delicious. He had the steak and loved it I had solmon in mustard sauce that was just right. The ambience and service were superb. We went to see Spamalot afterwards, which completed this romantic evening with laughs. Wonderful restaurant with terrific food and wine providing unpretencious and curteous service. Bravo!

2 Stars: So many better places around the block (by zorgclyde)

zorgclyde — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I went to this place because it was right near where my friend and I were going to a show later. I ordered the spinach ravioli and he a pizza. The ravioli was the better of the two, but the serving was tiny, and the skin a bit rubbery. The pizza was quite terrible. The vegetables on top was not seasoned at all, and tomato sauce blander than the supermarket kind. Service was fast. I am puzzled by the good reviews. With all the better Italian restaurants nearby, I don't understand how this place stays in business.

1 Stars: Marginal/Mediocre Food (by anneperkin)

anneperkin — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

We read good things about this restaurant but the food was very mediocre. It took way too long to be served, they seemed to be unable to handle the crowd they had, and the chicken we ordered tasted microwaved and the mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box. The pasta was also nothing special. In a city with great Italian restaurants, it was a real disappointment.

5 Stars: Just around a corner greatness : ) (by caroleesreview)

caroleesreview — Tue, 30 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

What a wonderful, cozy little place. I live in the neigborhood and I've been coming to Cascina for quite a few years now. I love the pizza and the steak. Pastas are great as well. I love it for the great wine and affordible prices. The atmosphere is just so cozy and homey. Service is always friendly and fast. Just a great place.

5 Stars: A great neighborhood restaurant (by clarasguide)

clarasguide — Mon, 15 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I love this neighborhood cozy Italian place. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is just great. I love the food even more. The pizza is amazing. The steak is great. I also had some pastas and loved them. Desserts are amazing too, especially the home made tiramisu.

The brick pizza oven gives the restaurant character and adds to the homey decor. The wines from their own label are great. The best part is, its all very affordible, so you can have great meals, close and often and it won't break your bank. Oh, that's refreshing.

5 Stars: Pre-theater lovely dinner (by shell79)

shell79 — Tue, 02 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Three of my grilfriends and I had pre-theater dinner at Cascina last week. We all loved it. That was the best thin crust pizza we ever had! The stripe bass was amazing. We shared a tiramisu, berry tart and a pear tart all homemade and phenomenal. The wine was delicious as well. The prices were very moderate for what we had. We are planning another dinner at Cascina already. I highly recommend the restaurant.

5 Stars: Romantic Italian (by monicaeastmond67)

monicaeastmond67 — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend, who is Italian, took me here for the first time a few months ago. We have been regulars ever since. The restaurant is so cozy and romantic. The food is amazing. Pizza from the wood-burning brick oven is the best in town. It's our little romantic get-away : )

5 Stars: Post Theater Dessert (by fredlilly)

fredlilly — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We loved our pre theater dinner so much, we decided to drop in after the theater and have some dessert and wine. The tiramisu was out of this world delicious. I never had tiramisu like that. We also had some homemade mixed berry tart, which was absolutely amazing. They have great selection of dessert wines, very nice. We had a great time, talking about the play in a nice, cozy, peaceful environment.

The dinner pre-theater was excellent too. I tried the fish, that everyone is raving about - it is that good. My husband had the veal and loved it, my friends had pastas and pizza. Everyone loved their foood. The after theater dessert was calm and divine. This close from the theater, Cascina is a real find. We love it and will be back frequently. We have a play date next month!!! We all recommend it strongly.

5 Stars: Fabulous Pizza!!! (by pat_poo)

pat_poo — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We are theater lovers, so we dine pre-theater often and in the theater distric it's hard to find a reasonably priced, cozy restaurant, that doesn't serve mediocre food and doesn't push you out the door. Well, my friend recommended Cascina and what a delight!!! It's a warm and inviting with heavy wooden tables and a wood burning brick oven.

They serve traditional country-style Italian, kind of my grandma's cooking, very authentic and flavorful. The portions are generous. The pizza from the brick oven is wonderful, so is the fish. Try the delicious homemade deserts. I loved the pear tart. Everything is very reasonably priced and delicious. Try the wines, really good and a good value.

Lastly, the service is very friendly and fast, not pushy. You won't feel rushed out. This is our new pre-theater tradition. We've already been back 3 times and will be back for more. Truely wonderful!

5 Stars: Hands down - the best fish! (by vixvee)

vixvee — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

After reading some reviews we decided to try Cascina. Thank you, we compeletelly agree: the fish here is exquisite!!! Go for the fish and the pizza. Try tiramisu - amazing. Ambience was great, cozy! Service great, professional and fast. I definate GO!

5 Stars: Nice Pre-theater (by amanda_)

amanda_ — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I got a gift certificate, so I took me husband here before going to the theater. We had a wonderful experience. Everyone was so friendly and nice. The hostess seated us on a balcony in the back. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with cozy, rustic feel to it. There is a actual wood-burning oven in the middle of the main room. The pizza comming out of that over is amazing. My husband had the striped bass, and I see some reviewer wrote about it already, but he raved about it. I tried some myself and I agree, delicious. The wine was very good and fairly inexpensive. The service was quick. We were ready right in time for the theater 2 blocks away. We will be back. I highly recommend it especially for pre-theater. It's hard to find an affordable, decent place that won't rush you out, well here's one!

5 Stars: Go pre-theater/Great wine (by carnie7)

carnie7 — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

On a friend's recommendation, we tried to go for the pre-theater dinner here recently and had a wonderful meal. I agree with most of the reviewer, I had their solomon with white wine and loved it. My husband had the steak and really liked it. The wait staff was pleasant with a no-nonsense attitude and great wine recommendation. The restaurant has its own wine lable and terrifc wines at that. The ambience is another plus; cozy and romantic. We will be back. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars: Romantic Retreat (by 1peter)

1peter — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I took my girlfriend to Cascina for Valentine's dinner and it delivered. The atmosphere is very cozy and romantic. The brick wood-burning oven stuck in the middle of the room gives it a rustic, pleasant feel. The food is superb. The pizza is great, the ossobuco phenomenal and the wine really great. The staff is wonderful, very friendly and knowledgable, especially about wines. The prices are friendly to your wallet. Overall, it's a great value all served up in a beautiful, romantic atmosphere. I highly recommend it!

5 Stars: Tiramisu -the best I've had (by 67collen)

67collen — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

What a wonderful, cozy, romantic restaurant. My husband took me here for a romantic dinner this weekend, it was glorious. Spectacular chicken, my husband had the pasta with seafood and loved it. We both enjoyed the wine, wonderful and from their own vineyard in Italy. Just a really great and romantic dinner. We got away from the kids and the craziness of the city without leaving it. I highly recommend Cascina for romantic "departures" from the ordinary!

5 Stars: Great Romantic Spot (by willfurgeson)

willfurgeson — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I took my wife to Cascina for Valentine's Day dinner on my sister's recommendation. It was spectacular. The restaurant is warm and very romantic with a big brick oven in the middle. It reminded us of a place in the Alps where we go skiing. The food is so good here. My wife had the pizza, really good. I had the steak, it was very good. The wine was excellent. Service was attentive and fast. We had a great time. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars: Glorious Fish!!! (by terrence_moray)

terrence_moray — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I agree with one of the reviewers about the fish, incredible. If you love fish, you will appreciate this dish. The striped bass (they call it here branzino) amazing. I wonder about the bad service, the other reviewer mentioned. We had a great experience. In fact, my friend's steak, ordered medium/rare, came more on a medium side than rare, but the waiter speedily took it back, and brought it back more rare and he loved it. Our waiter was very good and attentive. The manager sent us a complimentary glass of wine for the steak not being cooked like he wanted. Very nice, so the service has either improved greatly, or it was just a fluke. I have been here maybe 5 or 6 times and each time I had great service and good food. Well, judge for yourself, but the fish is worth checking our regardless of everything else.

5 Stars: Magnificent Food & Wine (by capritia)

capritia — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I'm Chechoslovakian, but my grandmother was Italian, so genetically I'm predisposed to loving Italian food. I've been to Italy many times, so I further appreciate the authenticity of the food in Cascina. I read someone likes the fish, I agree, the striped bass is truely exceptional. I love the Tuscan fish soup, which is so authentic I almost feel I'm back in Italy! The Tuscan fish soup is a special, so they only have it once in a while. They should make it part of the regular menu. Their pizza is another favorite of mine. I have tried almost everything on the menu, except the steak, and have never been disappointed. I live close by, so that may make me a little biased, but I love this place. The ambience is great and romantic. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

5 Stars: Great Italian (by hellenvonpeckman)

hellenvonpeckman — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I took my family to the theater and decided to come to Cascina on a friend's recommenation. We were very happy with the sevice and the food. The kids had the pizza and ate it up. I had a piece and it was very delicious. My pasta, the linguine was very good. My husband had the chicken and he really loved it. We had a glass of wine also very good. I had a coupon for 10% off from the playbill, which was gladly excepted, so the experience was great and very affordable. I highly recommend it. We will be back.

5 Stars: Best fish ever!!! (by valleryperkins)

valleryperkins — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Hi,

I had the best striped bass at Cascina. I'm taking cooking classes at the Culinary Institut and I can appreciate immaculately cooked fish. To add to fish cooked to perfection, the presentation was equally great. The wine was very good. The waiter was quite knowledgeble, especially about the wines. The homemade strawberry trart was amazing. The restaurant eminates warmth, central brick oven sets the tone, the red walls help. Cozy ambience matched with terrific and beautifully prepaired food. Try the fish!

Sincerely,
Val

5 Stars: Great pizza (by carlosvan70)

carlosvan70 — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Attracted by the best of rating, I took my girlfriend here for a late dinner on Sat night, before going out. We arrived around 9. The restaurant wasn't crowded, we got a nice romantic table on a balcony. The food was really good. The brick-oven pizza was out-of-this-world! We both couldn't get enough of it. My girlfriend had the chicken and raved about it. We ordered a bottle of wine. The wine was very good. The wait staff was very good. The dinner was perfect. My girlfriend was thrilled and it was very moderatly priced. I highly recommend it for a late night romantic dinner.

5 Stars: Best Italian in the neighborhood (by fabricioscolisi)

fabricioscolisi — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I work and live in the area. I drop by to Cascina most often for lunch with co-workers for great pizza. Last week we had dinner there for my wife's birthday. They did a great job, as always. I had the steak this time, it was really good. My wife had one of the specials, a Tuscan fish soup, which was delicious. Everyone was raving about the food. We had a great time. Not only is the food and wine great, but the prices are very reasonable. It's a really great find. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars: Great place to bring your family (by tonypacellinyc)

tonypacellinyc — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

My grandparents are from Italy, and this place reminds me of my grandma's cooking and the summer house we had there, when I was a kid. There is a big picture on the wall, that looks exactly like the view I remember. I found out it's the picture of their vineyard in Italy. I take my kids here to share with them a nice atmosphere and the heratige. It's a lot closer that Little Italy, but the food is just as good, and the homelike feeling is here. Their pizza is so good, your kids will love it. It is made in the big brick oven in the middle of the restaurant. The waiters and the manager is great. They have my son help them with the pizza. If you have kids, this is a nice place in the neighborhood.

5 Stars: Very good food (by terrypav)

terrypav — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I took my wife there for dinner on my sister's recommendation. We went around 8pm, it great. The place is very well decorated, very warm and cozy. My wife really enjoyed the decor. The food was delicious. She had their birck oven pizza, which was amazing, I had a piece. I went for the steak and did not regret it. It was cook just right and very flavorful. They have a very nice wine selection, some wines come from their own vineyard in Italy. We had a nice bottle recommended by the waiter. Service was friendly and attentive, without being overbaring. The manager came around asked us if everything was fine. Just a really nice atmosphere and teriffic food and wine. My sister was right!

5 Stars: Ambience and food extradinaire (by alberttafeninninyc)

alberttafeninninyc — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

What a wonderful find. A great, cozy restaurant with a feel of a vineyard. They have their own vineyard in Italy, where they import wines from. The very friendly manager explained to us the pictures of that vineyard. The waiters were so nice you felt the homelike atmosphere. The food was equally great. I had a wonderful fetteccine, my husband opted for the linguine and loved it. The wine is divine and you can not beat the atmosphere.

5 Stars: Great tiramisu! (by elleb)

elleb — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

My girfriends and I walk passed this place all the time and finally we decided to give it a try. I had their pizza and absolutely loved it. My friends all adored their food. The service was polite and prompt, not overbaring, which was perfect for us. We were sitting in the back of the restaurant on the balcony, which gave us privacy and a great view of the place. At a recomendation of the waiter, we got a bottle of wine, from their own vineyard in Italy. The wine was divine, as was the whole experience. To add to a perfect evenning we shared a homemade tiramisu, the best we ever had - that is a uninimas vote! I usually don't bother to write reviews, eventhough I eat out all the time, but this place really deserves applaus. My girlfriends and I will definately be back.

1 Stars: User review by euromanda (by euromanda)

euromanda — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I went here because a friend gave me a $25 gift certificate for the place - turns out that only was able to cover about a quarter of my bill. The waitstaff were nice enough, but they forgot to bring things, took forever bringing the RIGHT things, and the steak was too dry.

1 Stars: Stay Clear Mad Food and Ill Mannered Waiter (by cochavez)

cochavez — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

A group of four ate at Cascina. The food was marginal at best. The four of us order an appetizer to share. It took some time for the appetizer to arrive. When we were just half done the appetizer, the waiter asked if we wanted our main course, which we did not. When our meals arrived, some were lukewarm, my lamb was well done (I requested medium-rare). We decided to finish the dinner, be off, and not to return. After I paid the bill, the waiter confronted me for only leaving a 10% tip. He stated that I was to tip a minimum of 15% to 20% in NYC and handed me the bill back. I told him I did not appreciate warmed over food and that I did make a mistake by leaving a tip. Obviously, I would stay clear of this second-rate restaurant that employs poorly manned waiters.

5 Stars: Wonderful family dinner (by dorothycarly)

dorothycarly — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Every year around the holidays I take my mom to a show and dinner. This year my 7 yr old daughter joined us. I picked Cascina, because my friend recommended it to me. We had such a great time, I have to recommend it to all of you. The decor is magnificent. The food was delicious. My daughter and I shared a pizza margarita; one of the best pizzas I had ever had. My mom, a pasta fanatic, had fettocine and absolutly loved it. The staff was so nice, they accomodated us without any problems, even gave my daughter paper and pens to play with. (a rarity in the city these days) We had such a wonderful time. My daughter asks me everyday to go to "the best pizza house with the red walls." The restaurant has red walls. I highly rocommend it. We will certainly be back.

5 Stars: The Pizza!!! (by conniebarlewsky)

conniebarlewsky — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Love the pizza, you have to try it for yourself. It comes out of their brick over right in the middle of the restaurant and it's the best I ever had. My husband and I work in the area and go there to unwind. The place is beautiful, cozy, romantic and a departure from the busy New York scene. I feel transported to an italian vinyard. They make their own wine, which is delicious. The homemade tiramisu is another reason we keep on coming back. They have great party rooms upstrais. We had a holiday party there last week, it's great. The service could improve a little, but still it's a great place serving the best pizza.

1 Stars: Pizza fiasco.. (by piattoricco)

piattoricco — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I eard from friends that this restaurant make's the greatest pizza of the hood.me and my boyfriend got in late,nobody was a the door so we set on our own on the window table.
the waiter come 's along and look's at his watch saying: yes kitchen is closing in 10 minutes! No good evening , nothing.
We rush to order drinks,and i look at my watch and see 10:45 pm..? the door sign doesn't say 11:00pm close?!
anyway we order the pizza's and i'm sorry but, was very disappointing.
It looks like that they were doing us a favor to serve us so late.
They must doing so well in business that they can afford to don't take late diners in.
okwell, not for me anyway.

5 Stars: Homemade pasta and wine -Divine! (by songfemme)

songfemme — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

My husband and I were looking for a cosy romantic neighborhood place on Monday, which was my birthday. Having passed by Cascina on many walks, this time we decided to give it a try. I had recently read about its great pizza and homemade wine. We skipped the pizza, headed straight for the homemade pasta and wine, and WOW was I impressed. For a mere 7 dollars, you get a truly delicious glass of red, which comes straight from their vineyards in Italy.
The service was thoughtful, generous (for the special occasion at hand) and wonderfully attentive without being overbearing. Though some decor is over the top, it has great ambient lighting and lots of spots for a romantic meal- you won't feel like you are on top of your neighbor.
Cascina is a place I will certainly go back to again and again! *Highly recommended*

5 Stars: Just Great (by asopdfh)

asopdfh — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 02:00:00 GMT

This place was awesome. The food was some of the best I have ever had. The wait staff was promt, polite, friendly, etc. The food was not at all expensive, they have a full bar, and you can sit outside or inside. I would recommended this place to ANYONE.

3 Stars: Go for the Tiramisu (by ljoseph)

ljoseph — Mon, 16 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Though very accomodating (we had to change our party size and time quite a few times), this restaurant did not impress. Service - Once there, the service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter took our order and never came back. Second, I was beginning to get parched from waiting for my water to be refilled. Plus, our table was filled with crumbs that were never even looked at. Food - more bad news! Though I've never had it, my friends assured me that their lasagne tasted exactly like the famous Chef Boyardee's. Their risotto - very mushy. However, there were some bright spots: the calamari with their spicy sauce - very yummy; their homemade pasta with duck ragout - tasty; and the homemade tiramisu - one of the best I've ever had. My recommendation: you can do better elsewhere - though, not for the tiramisu.

5 Stars: Cascina is Outstanding! (by phijea)

phijea — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Went to a show with the family, and I knew this place was recommended, so I reserved it. Being the skeptical type though, I was a little worried. All I can say is Cascina exceeded all of our expectations. Our waitress Angela was attentive and made sure we got everything we asked for on a busy night. Busboys constantly filling our water. The manager (Pippo) asked how everything was. My daughter and I tried the cannelloni stuffed with veal and ricotta, and it was delicious. My wife had the veal scaloppini and loved it, my other daughter had the chicken roll stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and prosciutto, and loved it. Their homemade wine was excellent. No room for dessert, but what we saw looked very appealing. Here's the kicker. We got $20 off (10% coupon)our bill of $208. It was gladly accepted, and even returned to us for future use!