Osteria Barocca - New York (NY)

5 /5 Jes Aguilar: First time here on a date with a friend who is about to move away from NYC. We have previously had adventures in Little Italy and this one is definitely at the top of the list. Our interactions with the staff were top notch. Our server, Don, was marvelous. The baked clams were to die for and the black spaghetti with crab meat was everything. The Limoncello Martini’s paired excellently with our meals.

3 /5 Janete: The pasta was fresh and the sauce was delicious, definitely a highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was what you’d expect in Little Italy. Upon waiting for our food, our server offered us still or sparkling water. However, we were surprised to find a $20 charge for two bottles of still water, which was never disclosed beforehand. It left a sour note on an otherwise enjoyable meal. Overall, the food was very good, but the unexpected charge made the experience feel less welcoming and more of a tourist trap

5 /5 Yogesh Mehta: The food was incredible. The cheese, from the burrata to the Parmesan, seafood (octopus and swordfish), and pasta were all unusually high quality and well cooked. The wait staff were friendly and attentive, removing plates when needed without interrupting conversation and offering water and wine refills when appropriate. Eddy checked in several times without being overbearing and offered food and drink recommendations. The interior was beautiful, intimate, and cozy. There was even a Christmas brass quintet that came in and played music (I dont think they were affiliated with the restaurant).

3 /5 Tracy Heyward: Its a good place to stop and eat if youre with friends, but I wouldnt recommend it as a "first date" destination. The lasagna, and tiramisu tasted a little store-bought. It wasnt bad, just lacking a little authenticity to it, which could be because just about everyone there, wasnt Italian,but looked more like Spanish speaking employees. The staff were courteous, the place was clean, and the prices were reasonable.

5 /5 Nate: Food was amazing, no denying that. The seafood we had was delicious and the pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. That being said, if you are going to get a dish off the specials menu for just yourself, make sure you ask for the price beforehand. It is nothing out of the ordinary for a restaurant to have expensive specials, but just remember you’re in NYC. If you think it’s going to be remotely cheap, you’d be mistaken. Honestly, my favorite part was the expeditious water service. We were all parched from a long day, and they were absolutely on it about making sure we always had more. Drinks were also an arm and a leg too in typical NYC fashion…and I thought Boston was expensive…