Copinette — Restaurant in New York

5 stars because my parents raved about the food long after we left. For reference, they're from Connecticut and do not eat out much. My parents prefer healthy home-cooked foods.

We came for lunch during the weekday at open (no reservation), by the time we were leaving the tables started to fill up. This place had seating in both indoors and out. The vibes were that of Midtown transitioning into the Upper East Side. Started to feel a little posh for a simpleton like myself. Roughly $25 a lunchtime plate.

For starters we had the Grilled Octopus to split between 3 ppl. Could have been 4 but my mom doesn't do tentacles-- too bad because you get a whole tentacle roughly 9 inches long with different texture throughout. Seems crisper as it tapers down thin, but my dad did not give me a chance with the end piece. At least mom enjoyed the garnishing salad that came with it. Grilled Octopus-- 5 stars because it was joyfully shared!

My mom had the Crab Cake Sandwich, which she raved about and fought herself to save the other half for my pops. I couldn't even take a picture because it had no chance.

My pops had the Grilled Branzino which he liked even though he wasn't feeling fish recently. So this was a good sign.

My partner had the Truffle Rissoto because it was made with truffle oil and "rissoto is difficult to make." Note to self, homeboy appreciates difficulty. Nevertheless, the rissoto is a heavy meal for someone craving a warm comfort meal. I would pair it with a lighter appetizer, however. The mushrooms are a pleasant touch-- and as a mushroom lover, I wish there were more pieces in there. About 1.5 cups of risotto is served for the lunch meal, but again it's a dense and savory meal.

Last but not least-- my meal was the Cobb Salad which I picked on a whim because I was occupied with choosing for my parents. Hey it was on top of the list! Since I've developed the condition called pregnancy I was sensitive to how the grilled chicken smelled and was not able to consume half the chicken served with it. Otherwise, it was okay. 3 stars because it was a basic blue cheese and grilled chicken salad, but the few slices of avocado involved made me happy.

Would visit again....

First of all, the ambiance was great, and it’s been a long time since I’ve been to a decently-priced restaurant that offered coat check. I appreciated it a lot. The restaurant itself is beautiful. My passionfruit martini was good, and I normally would not choose a vodka-based cocktail. I care about food waste, so I liked that a serving of bread was offered to each guest rather than being given a full bread basket for the table. My table of 3 ordered the crab cake, lobster linguini, chicken francese, and jambalaya. Everyone thought their dishes were great - my dad has roots in New Orleans and anticipated the jambalaya being below par but was so happy that it was full of flavor and done right. The portion sizes of the meals were done right as well. I dislike going to restaurants that serve 2 portions of food because I’m either leaving too full, with a take out box, or wasting food. I felt satisfied at the end of my entree, and 95% of the dish was eaten. The prices were reasonable as well. I was happy to pay for what we received, and I would become a regular here because of the price range for the overall quality of everything. For dessert, we ordered the peach Melba, cookie skillet, and assorted ice cream. All were great in terms of quality and serving size. Finally, I appreciated the service! One of my biggest pet peeves when dining is how often the server is at the table asking how things are going. Sometimes they ask how the food is before a bite is taken. Our server was attentive and helpful without hovering and interrupting our conversations every few minutes. I’m rating the food and service as a 4 because I want to rate the atmosphere higher since that was the piece that tied the experience together and made it feel comfortable, yet luxurious, which I’ve found is a hard balance for places to strike. It’s often either too casual or too stiff, and honestly it was a shame that so many customers preferred to have their jackets hanging off the backs of their chairs with a coat check...

This was our first visit after hearing several recommendations from friends in our building on 53rd St. After a warm welcome, we received the perfect table and excellent service. The food was beautifully prepared, with a timely arrival and it was delicious. I personally had the lobster linguine and was delighted to find huge chunks of freshly shelled tender lobster meat. The mascarpone/vegetable/bacon cream sauce over the black linguine was incredible. There was no pressure from the staff for us to leave once we finished and stayed for a bit to reminisce with friends.

And for our seventh visit, I hereby leave this additional review: You must visit this restaurant to get the full experience as my reviews won't quite do justice. Request Emilio to be your waiter. Absolutely wonderful experience. Starts with the cheerful welcome and then the food. We have been reserving 2 pm late lunch so we are not inundated by the out the door dinner lines! My three guests during this latest visit were thrilled with their perfectly prepared salmon and dinner salad suggestions. I again had the lobster linguine and it's as though the chef placed an entire lobster tail and claw in the delicious linguine and sauce. Very generous and most highly appreciated. We stayed and enjoyed a wonderful conversation and none of the staff rushed us to depart!! They were so friendly and wonderful and made us feel like we owned the restaurant for that short period of time. Thanks again, Emilio! We shall return again and again ~ and big-time compliments to the owner and manager for a perfectly run establishment. We love our...