bomnana

We are going to see Phantom and waited too long to make reservations for dinner. I have booked Le Rivage any comments? Also need rco for Friday near W. 37th we need to be at Improv National by 7:15. My sister is a vegetarian and my nieceand granddaughter like Italian. Any help greatly appreciated. Vegetarian not coming to Le Rivage.

mp

I see on opentable that Kellari tavern has space available - thats pretty good, fish and greek specialties with very pro service.

Around W. 37th w/ a vegetarian, and others liking Italian, I would recommend walking up 9th Avenue for some of the reasonably theatre district places like Marseille, Nizza, Cascina, or John's Pizza.

doug_stallings

I've eaten at Le Rivage for years, but I stopped because I just didn't think the quality was so good (and Roberto Passon and Viceversa are much better).

The food at Le Rivage is very old-fashioned French bistro food, and it's just ok. The steak (supplement) is actually quite good. Needless to say it's not Italian. The wine is pretty expensive, but the meal is a good deal for what you get.

doug_stallings

By the way, I can't believe you wouldn't be able to get a reservation at Roberto Passon for next Friday if you called now. And if the vegetarian wanted to go, they usually have a risotto special (admittedly, probably made with chicken stock) that is exquisite (though very expensive).

otto

i enjoyed la rivage when i was there years ago. i work close to kellari, and it is underrateed! it's actually superb greek food. and john's pizza, well...talk about a way to a girls heart...

mclaurie

There are dozens of good Italians near Phantom. In addition to the places mp and Doug mention, there's Bond 45 and Basilica. Have a look on menupages.com

For Fri. night (I assume it's not tonight) Home on Eight is a very good vegetarian Chinese. http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...=0&cuisineid=0