Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised as delicious while others were considered underwhelming or overpriced.
Service Experience
Service quality varied significantly; many praised the friendly and attentive staff, while others reported rude or inattentive service.
Atmosphere
Consistently noted as cozy and charming, with a pleasant ambiance that enhances the dining experience.
Value for Money
Some customers felt the prices were reasonable for the quality, while others found the portions small and the overall experience not worth the cost.
Overall Enjoyment
Many customers expressed a strong desire to return, highlighting memorable experiences, especially for special occasions.
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Brian Conti
Nov 14, 2025
5.0
Delightful afternoon spent at Epistrophy. Drinks were beautifully served and delicious. Our server, Carlos, was wonderful as well and the restaurant had such a great vibe and soul to it. I can’t wait to come back!
ND
Nicki Dobkin
Nov 10, 2025
1.0
Came here once and had a great time and actually raved about the food. Unfortunately my last experience deters me from coming back or encouraging others to dine here.
To start, our waiter smushed a giant roach on the wall next to our table by the window and proceeded to pretend like it didn’t happen. I didn’t cause a stink because I had family visiting but that unfortunately brings an otherwise 2 star experience to a 1.
Our waiter was so unneccesarily rude to our table and tried to convince us that we didnt order something that he 100% forgot to ring in. They also allowed outside guests to smoke at the table, which caused the scent to hit our table inside.
2 apps, 4 pastas and one round of drinks ran us $300. We passed a dozen places in the area on the way home and wished we had dined there instead.
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Allie Ruiz
Nov 8, 2025
1.0
Accused us of running out on the bill when we left $200 cash. Sorry their colleagues tried to steal our money. Food was meh. Would not return.
BS
bradley shelley
Nov 7, 2025
4.0
we loved our waiter thanks for serving us outside when it was cold out. only feedback is that the honey mustard salad dressing makes the salad taste like a too sweet sandwich. pasta was perfect
EL
Enrico Lixia
Oct 31, 2025
5.0
Surprised this isn’t listed as the best Italian restaurant in New York because, as an Italian myself, I haven’t found yet anywhere else where to eat such delicious dishes at such a convenient price! Also, an iconic venue with 20 years of history. 100% would send my family and friends ✌️