Il Bagatto

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My NYC gem. 8 / 10

3/20/02

The type of restaurant that makes New York special to me. A true gem whose terrific food is only enhanced by the dim, intimate atmosphere, the in-house DJ's providing a mellow soundtrack, and the friendliness of the owner, who continuously walks around the room making sure everything is O.K. with the meal. I opt for the downstairs lounge, simply because it's more spacious and more quiet. These people do things with artichokes that I never knew were possible. Highly reccomended.

Appalling 4 / 10

4/21/03

I went to the restaurant upon hearing rave reviews about the food --not the owners-- and was met with a dinner special that was incredibly bland and an owner that was incredibly rude. I'm sorry I wasted the evening.

Incredible! 10 / 10

7/11/03

Not only was this restaurant an unbelievable party, the food was inventive, surprising, and delicious. The House wine provides a wonderful beginning to a meal that never stops amazing you. Every dish is succulent in a subtle, unassuming way. Il Bagatto is a dark, sexy restaurant and twinkly lights and tiny candles are all you have to view your meal (and your dinner mate), but it just makes the whole experience more sensual. It's a truly terrific restaurant!

Il Bagatto
192 East 2nd Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-0977

Hours:
Dinner Only
Tue-Thu 6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Fri-Sat 6:30 PM-12:30 AM
Sun 6:00 PM-10:45 PM

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NYC Restaurants

East Village

Italian

Il Bagatto