Eataly NYC

The Eatly restaurant has a great location in the Flatiron District, but my experience on Valentine’s Day was disappointing. The restaurant was extremely crowded, and the menu selection felt limited. I ordered the fried polenta, which unfortunately was too hard. I also tried the trio of pasta samples—one dish included ham, and I actually enjoyed the ham more than the pasta itself, which says a lot. Overall, this visit was a thumbs down for me. That said, I’m open to giving it another try on a less busy day and hope for a better experience next time.

— Cydonie Brown

Eataly is such a great concept — an impressive selection of high-quality and hard-to-find Italian products, beautifully displayed in a space that feels lively but well organized. It’s more than a grocery store; the layout blends retail and restaurants seamlessly, making it easy to shop, grab a coffee, or sit down for a proper meal. A great spot whether you’re stocking up on specialty ingredients or just spending an afternoon wandering.

— MAXIM PAK

This place is much more than a grocery store — it’s an experience. The variety is incredible and everything is well stocked. It feels like a lively, interesting space where you can shop, relax, and even have great conversations. The bar and coffee area are combined, which makes it even more special. You can order cocktails right at the coffee counter, and the coffee itself is excellent. I come here often to try different foods. If you’re a serious meat lover, this is the place. Their meat dishes are outstanding, especially the chicken and the soups — rich, flavorful, and satisfying. They also have a wide selection of pizza and Italian snacks. You can find almost any classic Italian comfort food here. If you’re looking for a casual spot to grab food with friends, this is definitely a great choice.

— vivi Chanle

I wanted to love this place. It looks like a farmers market w/ a lot to buy, but it seems tourist trap’y… I say this, as the food at the restaurant was bland and over priced, with all the locations we tried, were all packed with tourists. The staff were all nice but clearly extremely overwhelmed. Also the restrooms smelled horrible of urine and were clearly too small for the amount of ppl in the building.

— beyondTabu

A local friend recommended that I had to walk through the market before I leave and she was spot on. I could have spent all afternoon here eating and sampling and watching the cutting, chopping and folding of all the delicious food. Since I fly I only got the tomato pie but man was it good even a couple hours later at LGA. I did purchase a bag of dry garlic and chili bowtie pasta for home since you can carry on dry goods. Can't wait to find a complimentary recipe to make them.

— Mary Fish