Abboccato Review

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Abboccato

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Fodor's Review:

Making an attempt to convey the vast regional styles of Italian cooking, Abboccato is an ambitious restaurant in a cozy space adjacent to the Blakely Hotel. The name, which means "pleasing to the mouth," lives up to that assertion with rich dishes like braised veal cheeks with Belgian endive and white polenta. Another favorite is spaghettini with razor clams, toasted bread crumbs, and orange zest.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Subway: N, R to 57th St.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by TheTripChick from Seattle on 2/17/09
We enjoyed a meal at Abboccato while in town for a conference and while one of our party was not happy with the meal, the rest of us really enjoyed our dinners.

We started with the Crispy Calamari Salad which was dressed with a gorgeously tangy but slightly sweet lemon aioli that made you want to lick the plate clean. I could gladly have made a meal of that salad and gone home happy. Next up was a nightly special, squash soup. The soup had a wonderful velvety texture and tasted like a nice squash soup...not amazing, but quite good.

My main course was Breaded Veal Scallopini with prosciutto, Piemontese cheese and Marsala. The breading was just on the side of too much but the veal combined with the prosciutto and the cheese for a wonderful flavor combination in the mouth. The arugula and cherry tomatoes that accompanied the dish provided a nice clean balance.

We finished the meal with a glass of limoncello (lovely) and a cheese plate which included three Italian cheeses. The cheese plate was delicious but none of the individual cheeses stood out. By far, the best part of our meal was the calamari salad.

Member Rating: 3.8
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by traveldiva10 from Pasadena, Ca. on 10/4/08
Not often do you find such a gem in a hotel but that is what Abboccato is; great food and fun besides. Be sure to ask for a table towards the front; if the weather is nice they hae a lovely outside dining area. Fun little bar and great wait staff. Enjoy

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by teek from Louisiana on 7/11/08
All 5s for everything about Abboccato.
The best Bolognese sauce and other interesting, excellent dishes to choose from. The desserts were
also excellent.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0
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