Emporio
231 Mott St
New York, NY
(212) 966-1234
Cuisine:
Italian, Casual dining
June 3, 2009
Mediocre novelty restaurant
I have pretty mixed feelings about Emporio. On the one hand, the decor is kind of funky and silly, and our service was great, but our food was obviously just assembly-lined out of the kitchen and it didn’t look like any time or effort had gone into it. Maybe my expectations were too high (the place has gotten some good buzz) but I personally thought it was just mediocre and unoriginal. We had a nice experience but probably wouldn’t bother going back unless we’re in the neighborhood.
Dishes I tried:
Garganelli
The garganelli smelled great but the taste just wasn’t there. The pasta was a little bit overcooked, and didn’t stand out. I was surprised to hear it was homemade, actually. It tasted like dry to me. The dish was warm and filling, but also fairly forgettable.
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