Casa Lever — Restaurant in New York

If you haven’t dined at Casa Lever, you’re missing out on one of Manhattan’s most inviting indulgences. My waiter, Leo, was flawless — attentive, charismatic, and genuinely made me feel seen. He recommended a Cosmopolitan after I’d started with a French 75. I’ve never liked a Cosmo… until Leo changed my mind. (And just so you know, the French 75 here is so remarkable I told him he owes it to himself to revisit it.)

When Leo took a break, a sweet waitress stepped in — I can’t remember her name, but her warmth and care kept everything seamless.

Then came the Spaghetti with Bottarga — a dish that embodied the sea and elegance in every bite. Bottarga is cured mullet or tuna roe, often called “the caviar of the Mediterranean,” and when grated fresh over pasta it gives a briny, umami-rich flavor with a whisper of ocean air.  Paired simply with olive oil, garlic, citrus zest, and a touch of pasta water to emulsify it all, the strands of spaghetti turned silky, luminous, and deeply savory.  With each forkful I felt the flavors deepen and linger — that bittersweet moment when you almost don’t want it to end.

The vibe was just as memorable. I ended up vibing with three other guests at the restaurant, and the evening was so effortless and warm that I completely forgot all my plans.

Between the cocktails, conversation, pasta that sings of the sea, and an atmosphere that welcomes you like an old friend, Casa Lever offers nights you won’t want to leave — and will dream...

Our reviews had over 56 million views in the last 12 months. We do not get paid we just love to eat and have fun. We really love Casa Lever. Appetizers are awesome and be sure to have the octopus if they have it and the burrata which is about the creamiest I have ever had. Best carbonara in town. She loved the mushroom raviolis. Desserts are to die for, if you are lucky they have the special chocolate hazelnut cake with cream inside which will make your hair on your arm stand up. I included photos of the panna Cota dessert with is a 10 plus as well as a bottle of wine that was "very" sweet but if you ladies want a white wine that is almost as sweet as a dessert wine this one is recommended by the joint and was perfect (at least that is what she said). Also photo of the prosciutto. She is Italian and said it is some of the best ever. Definitely this place is a winner Check out all of our reviews and look at all the photos below. If we do not like it we do no review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. Follow us if you like. We had over 56 million views in the last 12 months and we thank you for that. We don't get paid, we just love to eat. Be sure to click on "RobH" at the top of this review to see all of them and to follow us if you like good food and FUN. If we do a review it is...

Happy to have found this place after spending the day at MoMA and before my plane back home.

Each staff interaction was excellent starting at the coat check at front. Staff parted ways in the dining room as I headed to the restroom.

Menu was all over the board catering to all tastes and adventurous levels...featuring well made Italian recipes.

I had some fresh Cantabrian anchovies and vermicelli with bottarga....both were amazing. Their bread service is dynamite too.

I ate at bar, bartender dealt with my average attempt to speak Italian and engaged with me although didn't force it. Nice that restaurant had plenty of Italian staff members in general. Everyone was focused and on same page.

Bring your wallet as all these fresh ingredients will cost you. Wines by the glass were a little more expensive than should be, but it was just to keep up with ambiance and food price point. Was like eating in a museum too with several Warhols. Drinks were named after art too.

There were some very minor technical service deficiencies and service started a little slow, but not enough to negate overall great...