La Masseria NY — Restaurant in New York

Wow! Tears of joy and happiness are an understatement when you eat here.

Let me paint a picture for you all. After walking over 17 miles from WTC to the MET, and then back towards times square, I was in dire need of nourishment. On pure chance of walking by, I walked into La Masseria to be greeted by Vitto. I asked if there was a table and if it was ok to eat here with a T-shirt on (for the record, if he said no I would have respected this - which is why I asked first) We were seated outside, under the heat lamps that were affixed to the outside covering ( I asked to be seated outside) the waiter (Ronald) was straight to the point, giving suggestions, options, and explaining how they have tastings to ensure they can provide the best service. There were so many wonderful options available that it was extremely difficult to make a decision.. I went with the Bocconcini di Pollo Paesano, and my date opted for the Schiaffoni al Ragu' di Tracchiole. From the first bite to the last bite... Pure bliss. The flavor was intense but not over powering. The beef was fork tender and delicious. The Al dente pasta was spot on. Chicken and sausage were very juicy while they bathed in their light wine sauce, accompanied with peppers and mushrooms. I cried a little I cried a little more When my meal was over, (after I soaked up my tears with bread) I contemplated ordering another meal to take back to the hotel. I cried again when I realized that I could not have this tomorrow night because of my flight out of here, but I will be back!!! I will be back, hungry, willing and able. I will be back to continue to navigate my journey to try all the dishes here.

So if you are ever in the neighborhood, stop in with your collared shirt, and even a pair of "hey dudes" and order away, you will not be disappointed. And thank you to everyone there. You are...

My husband and I met my cousins here at 7pm on 24th February, to celebrate my 60th birthday.

Upon arrival, we found it to be very busy and noisy. I say noisy as I am deaf and wear hearing aids. Once I adjusted them to the surroundings, it was easier to cope with.

This is "the" place to come to for your "pre theatre dinner" as situated within the Broadway/Times Square area of New York.

Every table was filled, including those behind us, upstairs on the balcony. There was a constant flurry of activity around us, yet, did not seem overcrowded.

We had 2 different waiters who were "very" attentive. Refilling our water glasses often.

As we couldn't decide which starter to have, our host, my cousin, ordered the buratta caprese salad, bread basket and capers for the 4 of us.

I would also like to point out, no pizza are on the menu.

This was delicious. I'm not a fan of capers but I have to say, I would definitely have this again.

For the mains, my husband had the beef bolognase. My cousin had pasta with beef, his wife also had something similar and I had the rabbit ear pasta with Italian sausage. Photo with review.

I have "never" tasted anything like it. It was flavoursome without being "too much" if that makes sense?

My husband is a very picky eater and I have to admit, was on tenderhooks as to whether he was going to be able to eat anything, actually came out of his comfort zone and tried new dishes. So for that alone, I'm delighted.

Would we go back?

100% YES!!!

I would like to thank everyone for a wonderful unforgettable evening, celebrating my 60th birthday.

This was our 2nd time in New York. My second time "home"! I was born in Manhattan and raised in Scotland. This, our second visit coincided with my "meeting" my sister's, for the 1st time, having found them through Ancestry.

All in all, a...

Service was amazing, waiter was extremely pleasant and kind. The host stand was surrounded by what I’m assuming were either hosts or management who all could use a serious attitude adjustment. Upon walking in, we asked if they could seat our party, to which they responded that they could seat us but only for one hour and then we would have to give up the table. We obviously were understanding as we didn’t have a reservation and it’s a Saturday night. The ENTIRE time that we were seated one of the managers/ hostess was glaring at us and would only look away when made eye contact with. (It was the blond with the bob for anyone wondering.) The food was some of the worst food I have ever had and I am not typically a picky eater. Everything tasted as if it was taken from one of those microwave ‘tv’ dinners, plated, and then priced at $40+. I ate less than half of my grilled chicken (which I believe that they were calling ‘grilled’ strictly based on the over usage of liquid smoke) and the mashed potatoes were undoubtedly instant mashed potatoes from a box. As soon as the management noticed that we weren’t eating our food, they suddenly had a solution to the problem with our table so we were no longer required to leave within a certain amount of time which was interesting. To go out of your way to make my entire party feel as if this is a ‘fine’ establishment that we were not welcome in and then bring out those jokes that they call Italian dishes is shameful. Shame on this restaurant! I have never felt so appalled and disgusted from something that I have...