Overall it was a good experience. I ordered the lasagna which was a good lasagna don't get me wrong, but it lacked a like "wow" factor to me. It was simply just a good lasagna if that helps. However the staff were great and everyone was very nice. They were all very nice and very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. The drinks were top tier though, I got the negroni classic and I loved it. I would have posted a photo of that here but I drank it before I thought of taking out my camera. Five stars on that.
The lasagna is mouth wateringly good. I dream about this lasagna. For drinks, you can’t go wrong with one of their special Negronis. If you like earthy cocktails, definitely try the Terra!
The only issue is trying to snag a table, but if you can get there early and put your name down (and you’re willing to wait) you can likely score seats at the bar.
The new space offers so many more seats than the original location and still manages to keep the cozy atmosphere.
At long last I got a res at the famed sister restaurant to Via carota, and boy oh boy is this the moody west village restaurant of your date night dreams. There’s something about the single row of tables, coupled with a gaggle of characters including investment bankers, young couples, old couples, new friends, old friends. The lasagna here is absolutely to die for, almost like a savory cake with sauce and decadent beefy flavor instead of a slice of sugar flour and frosting. Artichoke appetizer not to be missed. pork chop is a stunner. Go here to see and be seen.
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Very small little place for Italian flair.
Went in as a group of 4 for an early dinner. Nice service, a bit slow on everything I guess from the short of hands.
Appeitizers:
Bread, olive oil, and olives:
You pay for the bread, and it is a 4-5 inch diameter bread, to my taste, without proper proofing. The texture is a bit dense without lots of air bubbles/honeycomb texture that I am used to get from an European styled bread. Wouldn't order again if I have a choice. The unpitted olives were quiet nice.
Carciofi Fritti, fried artichoke hearts. Crispy and warm and seasoned correctly. The seasoning is umani, not overly salty. Almost felt like eating crispy brussel sprouts but with artichokes. It is a bit oily but quiet addiciting with the texture.
Bresaola e Stracciatella, aged waguy beef in prosciutto style paired with creamy stracciatell cheese, a cheese that is typically filled in burrata. Very very good. The beef is drizzled with balsamic vinegar/reduction and the stracciatella is drizzled with olive oil.
Entrees:
Maltagliati con Coda di Blue, tonight’s one of the three special pastas with oxtail sauce and whole wheat sheet pasta. The sauce is thick and a bit on the saltier side and umani with the mushroom. You can taste the grain texture on the sheet pasta, which hangs onto the sauce pretty good. Nice try but not impressed.
Lasagna Sugo, the meat sauce lasagna that everyone talks about. 24 layers of sauce, ricotta make up to this tower of creamy and tomatoy creation. I refer to this as the “Lady M of Lasagna” for its multi-layering and melt in the mouth texture. There is an extra thick layer of meat sauce on the top and the lasagna tend to tip over if you don't cut it right (like a unbalanced crepe cake almost). HOWEVER, do consume it while it is warm. After sitting on the table for 10 minutes, the lasagna turned cold and meat sauce coagulated a bit, then it was less enjoyable.
Pappadelle Al Limone, the interesting one. The pasta was more “al dente” then “al denta”. It is chewy, which to my friend was a blessing but not to me. The sauce is impressive: very lemony and sharp with pepper.
Dessert:
Tiramisu, not the my favorite type of tiramisu. The mascapone is dense, and it is a cheesecake style tiramisu. I am more used to tiramisus made with mascarpone whipped with more cream to give a much more smooth texture. Not sweet (good) and not very alcoholic (not good).
Semifreddo, a frozen hazelnut mousse, but please consider it a hazelnut ice cream. It is topped with salty-sweet toffeed hazelnut bits and it is a blessing. It is not an airy mousse but a more gelato-ish dessert, and it melted very slowly. All four of us liked it. After eating this, tiramisu got no taste almost in comparison (because it is way sweeter).
Generally a good date spot, the line was long when we dined. If you wanna a spot, better take your chances to come early for a bar seat or make reservations.
Very good Italian restaurant with amazing atmosphere. Hard to get a reservetion but you can find a table for two after 9.30 pm most of the time. Fried arthicokes, 22-layered lasagna and cacio e pepe pasta were amazing. I will deginetely come back again.
Jasmine Nouravi (On Instagram: badgal_eats)
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Ambiance is relaxed but classy. Skip the fried artichoke app. The burrata was fine but nothing special. The drinks were great. The papardelle limone was wonderful. The artichoke lasagna was good but nothing to write home about. We got the flourless chocolate tarte with ice cream because of previous reviews and it was good and hit the spot. I very much prefer via carota but would come back to try other dishes!
I had a wonderful dining experience at i Sodi in Manhattan. The cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and authentic Italian cuisine made for a delightful evening.
I highly recommend trying their incredible meat Lasagne - it's a must-try dish! Additionally, their Italian cocktails were great. They were expertly crafted and perfectly complemented our meal. Overall, i Sodi is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Manhattan.
Did takeout and we all agreed the best was the lasagna sugo hands down. I’ve always been a lasagna fan so maybe I’m a bit bias. That lasagna was 5 stars. Then the other 2 pastas we got, paccheri and oxtail, were also really solid but nothing memorable. We probably should have gotten 3 lasagnas.
The food was delicious but the host made it for me. We walked in with one of our party still 10mins up the road, and he held a table for us despite being very busy. The service definitely matches the food... My lasagna was absolutely delicious too.
Lasagna is must here! The butter nut squash pasta was amazing too. The ambience and service are exceptional! 3 hr wait for a table is a bit crazy but that’s NYC
After trying Via Carota (another Italian restaurant from the same owner) and really enjoying the food there, I wanted to give I Sodi a go. Reservations were hard to get but I was able to walk in and grab a bar seat for one with only a 15 minute wait.
The restaurant and ambiance itself is really well done, the wall of Italian liquor really stands out and the seating is all cozy and warm. The staff here is really nice and helpful also.
On the food side of things though, I was a but disappointed after having such high expectations from Via Carota. The fried artichoke special was tasty but a bit overly fried. The house made lasagna tasted unique almost like a crepe cake, but was a tad dry and stale on the outside as if it were reheated.
Personally I’ll stick to some of the other Italian places around NYC, but glad I still tried this restaurant.
Worth the wait. Worth the hype. The lasagna and lemon pasta were both so so good. The bruschetta with tomato special was phenomenal.
another classic italian spot in west village w this place worth every hype! the ambience is dimly lit and so intimate. i went on sunday around 8.30 pm and a couple of bar seats were still available. what we got:
-tartare: so good; refreshing and flavorful
-lasagna a sugo: this was actually served warm which is so hearty
-pappardelle al limone: simple yet hitting the spot
-tiramisu: not sweet but so creamy and yummy
Heard this place is very hard to book a seat. So a group of 4 of us made the arrangement and booked one well in advance. The most remarkable thing about this restaurant was the service, friendly, professional and straightforward. Food wise, we ordered prosciutto, burrata with truffle and endive salad, all tasted pretty good. For entree, we had the whole wheat thick spaghetti and truffle laced creamy spaghetti, as well as braised beef and pork chop; they were also quite tasty. The wines from their wine list were fine.
This was one of my best meals! I had high expectations before getting a last-minute reservation, and I Sodi met them.
The atmosphere: it was a small restaurant with only around eight total tables. Half of the room is the bar, but the feel is like you’re in the chef's apartment. It feels very intimate. I enjoyed the design.
The staff: was very kind and attentive. Our waitress was always around when we needed her and ensured we were well looked after. She was also very good at giving menu suggestions.
The food: was immaculate! The chef can make simple dishes incredibly flavorful and luxurious. The lasagna, Cacio e Pepe, and special oxtail pasta were all some of the best I’ve ever had. The flourless chocolate cake was also superb!
Cleanliness: the place was in order and nicely cleaned.
This place is perfect for a good date night! The food was delicious the atmosphere was amazing the service was great! Please follow on IG:@gelareviewstheworld!
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