San Gennaro - Bronx (NY)

3 /5 Lux: My culinary quest led me to San Gennaro on Arthur Avenue, which is a charming, small spot in the heart of the Bronxs Little Italy—a great location for a weekend brunch or afternoon espresso. Unfortunately, my experience with both the quality of the food quality and service was sadly disappointing. For appetizers, I ordered the Burrata and Calamari Fritti, (both were very nice)followed by the server-recommended main, the Paccheri Genovese. Despite only one other table being seated, the main course took approximately 30 minutes to arrive and was delivered at roughly room temperature. While the meat in the dish was well-cooked, the accompanying sauce lacked any distinct flavor to activate the dish. Even granting grace that this may have been an off day for the staff, the combination of the significant wait time, the lukewarm food, and the overall poor service prevents me from recommending this restaurant.

5 /5 Carlos A.: We ventured into Arthur Av for lunch after hitting the NY Botanical Gardens. Thankfully, San Gennaro had available tables since it was Mothers Day. The restaurant is cozy, sitting for less than 40 people, including the tables outside. The staff are super friendly, prompt, and helpful. We started with the fried meatballs and the burrata salad with Prosciutto presuito. The burrata is homemade, and its creamy and delicious. The salad was amazing. The meatballs were excellent. They were served in a little skillet with onions, garlic, and red peppers. For our mains, we ordered the ravioli alla bolagnese and the cavatelli with Italian sweet sausage & sauteed broccoli rabe. The cavatelli was light in flavor, but good. However, the winner was the ravioli. The bolagnese sauce was probably the best bolagnese sauce Ive ever had. It was rich, bold, and so full of amazing flavor it was awesome. This place is a gem. I highly recommend you stop here and get anything with their bolagnese sauce.

5 /5 Cara Briar: Had the special of the mussels so so amazing. Gabbi our server was so sweet and funny and just made the whole meal. Love the atmosphere and the service was pretty fast, didn’t have to wait too long for our food. Also perfect for anyone with a gluten issue they have a full gluten free menu

5 /5 Lindsay Maldarelli: We met here for a family dinner and it was an amazing choice! They were even able to accommodate our reservation when we arrived earlier than expected. If we are back in the area we will return! The affogato was amazing and the kids loved the Lemon gelato.

5 /5 Melissa Trendalert: Ive eaten in many Italian restaurants during my years living in NY and this has been one of the best Italian culinary experiences Ive had so far in the NY. Before visiting here, I hadnt had gnudi pasta and bufala Mozzarella. Food, service and price were awesome too!