Italian food, indoor garden, party rooms. Wine Spectator award winner.
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Trattoria Dopo Teatro, an enchanting Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of New York's Theater District, is the perfect place to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine. Dine in the restaurant's interior garden, featuring a stone waterfall, wine cellar and grappa library. In addition to a four-course pre-theater menu, Trattoria Dopo Teatro serves lunch and dinner daily. Private rooms are available for hosting corporate events, festive parties and elegant weddings. For a dining experience that is truly magnifico, visit Trattoria Dopo Teatro. Dining gift certificates can be purchased for Trattoria Dopo Teatro at www.DiningCertificates.com.
This Italian restaurant is a favorite of mine and my husband's. We recommend this place to our friends, and bring people to eat there if they want to go for Italian when in NYC. The food is outstanding- large portions at a terrific price. However, there are too many tables jammed into a small area, so it is quite noisy. Sitting downstairs is a little better, although not very intimate.
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My wife and I dined at the restaurant last Friday. We had a pre-theatre reservation and arrived at 6 pm. The interior was like an older pizza place in Brooklyn and we were expecting a solid, but not an elegant experience. Contrary to the reviews (that I suspect were given by the staff), the food was poorly prepared and served cold. The salmon dish was not fresh and looked as though it had been cooked in the morning and kept on a buffet table. The pasta was mushy, over cooked and poorly flavored. The best part of the meal was the bread. When I asked the waiter to replace my dish, he said no. He did say he would try to reheat it for me. When I received the second try it was no better--just over cooked, barely warm and total tasteless. It was insulting not be able to get my dish replaced with hot, fresh food. This uncaring approach truly reflects the attitude of the chef and the restaurant. Take my warning--this restaurant does not care about its customers. Dopo Teatro is an "eat it and beat it" restaurant for an unsuspecting tourist. And do not expect any consideration or courtesy from the wait staff as they are too busy to care whether a diner gets good food or has a good experience.
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Trattoria Dopo Teatro has the one of the best decor around. Inside there is a beautiful indoor garden and a waterfall. The food is delicious, but be prepared to pay for it. The average price for an entree is around $25. Service is good.
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If you've never tried this potent liquor made from everything but the grapes (i.e. seeds, stems, etc.), this is one Italian restaurant to try it. Aside from an expansive drink menu, this theater district trattoria offers good, though nothing spectacular, Northern Italian cuisine in a secret-garden-ish atmosphere. Nonetheless, it's perfect for either a quick pre-show dinner or a drink afterwards.
PROS: Inviting, Personable Staff
CONS: Avoid the pre-show rush / wait, make reservations, or be prepared to wait.
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Delizioso
By Italia1
The first time I've been to Dopo Teatro I ordered a plate of pasta and it was delicious! I love this restaurant and I would recommend it to anyone! The food, service, and design is amazing! I also met the chef and he looked like a wonderful cook and was very sweet to me and my boyfriend. After that night I've been there more then 20 times! It is a wonderful restaurant and it is located in a the heart of Manhattan! I've also been there for New Years and even though it was extremely crowded the service was still amazing and the food was DELICIOUS!
The only thing I can say is that I love this restaurant and would recommend it to anyone!
Pros: Food, Wine, Service, and Design!
Posted 06/23/09
Very Good
By Jony
I like this place, but I think that it should have more light, because I coudn't see the menu even with a cell phone. It's a very good place though, i really love it.
Pros: Food Cons: Light
Posted 05/26/09
One Star is still being generous
By Deveeight
I went here with my girlfriend for dinner thinking we would be treated for a nice meal, boy were we wrong. The waiter kept looking at us like it was a bother just to do what he was suppose to do and that was just take our order. The service was bad, the food was just as bad. Me and my girlfriend couldn't decide which one was worse the service or the food. We couldn't flag him down for water or even when we had to get the check. The only glorifying thing was seeing the waiters look on his face when we left him a penny tip. Like he expected more for not doing his Job. Take it from me there are plenty of other spots that you can go to for authentic Italian cuisine for half the price
Pros: look on the waiters face when we left a penny tip Cons: Everything else
Posted 02/16/09
Tasty Italian
By Bob454
We went here before a Broadway show. Everyone loved their meal. The food was prepared very nicely and served by friendly people. The atmosphere was quite nice and we'd go back again.
Pros: Food, Service, Location
Posted 02/05/09
WORST PLACE EVER~!!!!
By jbridget
Do NOT come here!!! Worst food and service I may have EVER experienced! Sat for at least an hour while ALL the waiters working refused to make eye contact! Finally someone took our order but soon after, even the appetizers came before the waiter realized AND THEN served us our bottle of wine. Most unimpressive food and ridiculous service ever... I would give this establishment negative ratings!!!!!!!!!
