Caffe Storico

Ugh, what a disappointment.
Was thinking of having a special dinner here so stopped in for lunch to scope out the food and vibe. Thankful that I made the time to do so as I would have been sorely disappointed had I not.
Service — A busboy showed me to a table, he was great. I believe it was the bartender who brought me my «salad» and he noticed I had no fork which he promptly brought to me, he was awesome. The waitress was pretty much MIA aside from taking my order and delivered my glass of wine as I was nearly finished with my «salad».
Food — Ordered the octopus «salad» but it had no greens to speak of — just octopus and potatoes. The octopus was well seasoned and the potatoes were delish (love blue potatoes) but the entirety of the salad was literally 1.5 cups. For $ 19 — BLANK STARE.
Space — Very pretty. Love the yellow banquette.
Conclusion — Won’t be back.

Just a warning — for appetizer size order on the pasta … it’s insanely small for the price they charge. Been a New Yorker over 20 years, this is ridiculous … new chef or not, this is not the way a restaurant would survive. Wish I could give less than one star.

This is a very pretty place, with some good cocktails (especially an Englishman something) and good food. The bill for 8 of us was $ 450 before tip. Pricey but a wonderful occasion.

Caffe Storico is beautiful inside. I ate Maltagliati as a main and it was perfection … just how pasta and slow-​cooked pork should taste. Soul food and sparkling chandeliers.

We stopped in this café to have a light meal and some drinks, and everything was very pleasant. The server was very nice and attentive. Our boys had some hot chocolate and their seasonal fruit plate. My husband and I had some Rose and the Italian toast, which was delicious! So flavorful and the toast was perfectly cooked. It’s a nice atmosphere and will definitely come back next time we are in New York.

Terrible, rude service. Starting with the door man who would not let us use the restroom until we objected several times. We had a reservation for lunch at 1:15pm. Came at 12:55 and checked in. At 1:15 we were told three tables were given the check and it would be ready soon. We stood right outside the glass doors and kept an eye on it. As soon as the three tables cleared up, three other parties without reservations came and started claiming the tables. When we spoke up the manager would not seat us and gave away the tables, rudely stating «where were you at 1:15?» Worst experience in New York!

Great find inside the NY Historical Society. We had the turkey panin, and it was fantastic. The salads served during lunch looked enormous! Beautiful space.

Reservations a must here! Busy place, they have Brunch menu.
Most of us Ate steak & eggs with mix greens & potatoes $ 19 delicious meal. That was the most expensive dish.

I came here with a few girlfriends and we had a pretty good time. I loved the décor .like everyone else. Amazing how the china had no dust on it. The sugar snap pea appetizer was refreshing but felt unsatisfying. The burrata was pretty good. I had the grilled branzino and a side of asparagus which was pretty tasty. The dining experience, décor and wait staff definitely boosted the food here.

I went back to this place for a special event. Everyone was impressed with its beautiful décor, great location, and great food. The service was great as well, thanks to them, the event went well without any issue.
Read my full review of this restaurant and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

Tried restaurant week July 28^th 2015. Ate the buratta (not fresh) and the entrees were good (Lamb
Lasagna and Bronzino). Coffee cake was just a muffin. Ambiance at night is better than day.

Wow. I came here to photograph a wedding reception and had a really great time in a truly amazing venue. You can probably tell by the photos, but the ambience of this intimate restaurant is so cheery and lovely. Normally, I’m not a fan of yellow from an aesthetic viewpoint, but the lemony hue just WORKS for this restaurant. It’s so lovely to see the light coming in from the sun and ricocheting off the delicate china and yellow furniture. The managers, staff, and cooking team are superbly accommodating and helpful as well.
I sat near the second bar area, right by the open kitchen, so it was like a live showing of Food Network or something. It was so cool to see the food getting prepared, and the manager, chef, sous chef, and line cooks were so friendly and willing to explain the dishes to me. The maitre d’s were also polite and friendly. The entire atmosphere was just really conducive to a positive dining experience.
The first antipasti dish I tried was the Misticanza Salad, which consists of arugula, cherry tomatoes, and ricotta salad. The flavoring of this salad was quite lovely and balanced. I never felt like the salad was too stingy with dressing, or completely drowned in the stuff. The arugula was extremely fresh and was complemented nicely by the cherry tomatoes and cheese. Light, refreshing, and clean antipasti dish.
The second antipasti dish I had was the Burrata, which also came with English peas, spring garlic, and radish. First, the presentation of this dish was fantastic. It was so beautifully laid out on a nice, creamy pea base. The colors just screamed Spring/​Summer. I was tentative about it before I tried it, thinking that it might be a bit too heavy for me as an antipasti, but the manager reassured me that it was light, and he couldn’t have been more correct. While the burrata is perfectly creamy and smooth, it is not heavy or dense by any means. The taste isn’t in-​your-​face either; I’d actually consider this one a palate-​cleanser. The light and subtle flavors of the cheese and peas went together very well and made for an excellent antipasti.
For the primi dish, I had the Mushroom Cappelletti en Brodo with pecorino and leeks. The cappelletti was perfectly al dente — a tricky feat. It came in this lovely broth that was nutty, rich, and not too salty. The mushroom wasn’t overwhelming, and was complemented very well by the hints of leek. It was a great dish and the portion size was very nice for a primi dish. I learned that the chef personally went to the artisan pasta maker and sat down for an entire day to make sure that the pasta was crafted perfectly, which I find very admirable.
For the secondi, I went for the 28 Day Dry Aged NY Strip Steak. Wow. It was served with salsa verde and this amazing crispy polenta that I am still marveling over. The polenta had this great crunch on the outside and was so warm, creamy, and smooth on the inside. The salsa verde went very well with the steak and elevated the flavors of the beef. My favorite kind of steak is one that is crispier and rougher on the edges and pretty medium-​rare on the inside, and the chefs here executed it perfectly. I was very satisfied with this dish (and I’m very picky about my steaks).
Contorni included grilled asparagus with lemon aioli and zucchini fried in an herb tempura and olive oil. The asparagus was grilled to perfection and who would have known that lemon aioli would make it taste so GOOD? And the fried zucchini… wow. It reminded me of sweet potato fries. Not soggy or greasy (it probably was greasy, but it didn’t TASTE greasy). So crispy and fun and I could have eaten like five plates of it, but I had to save room.
As I’ve stated before, this is a great restaurant with fantastic staff and ambience. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for an nice, intimate, and upscale Italian dining experience. Also, it’s location in the Upper West Side is very nice. Would come back again.

Some of the top foodies of our generation are featured in the NY Historical society. Our first president included. I must have faith in our forefathers that their idea of service would be, above all, most integral.
The moment we walked in, the hostess was annoyed. The statue of frederick douglass outside looked happier.
We were seated… then ignored for a solid 15 – 20 minutes. Even after waiving a waitress down to order a full bottle of wine and bloody mary. You see, we were waiting for my sister and mother to arrive from being stuck in the NYC subway system. Just as we are about to order apps the hostess stops us and asks; «hmmmm ummm would u mind moving to accommodate a larger party?». I said yes, I would… Needless to say I had manners and we moved from a 4 top… TO ANOTHER 4 TOP! The 2 other guests arrived moments later.
The new 4-​top crew thanked us and I basically grunted. At the new and unimproved table we ordered. All food was edible but my husbands hollaindaise separated which should be executed seamlessly.
At the time of paying I provided a large gift certificate awarded to me by a revered hospitality company I work for. The staff minds were blown and so we waited. The check arrived and they priced the wrong bottle of wine by simply $ 5. I didnt care. I was so irritated I requested a reduction in price and therefore more frontal lobes were blown. The check came, still owed $ 100 not including a generous tip.
In my personal brunch constitution this eatablishment will never see me, or my industry leaders again if I can help it.

Gorgeous setting, really inviting staff! Came here after viewing the Al Hirschfeld exhibit and glad I did! I am sitting at the bar while typing this since I’m just mesmerized by the ambiance: just the right level of chatter, coupled with the nice glow of a tasty rose and excellent Caesar salad! Worth your time! Dan even opened a fresh bottle for me! How lovely!!!
Although this is my first visit, I have a gut feeling the other menu items are also amazing!!! Hence all those stars!

YUM.
I think with all of the decorative plates and the bright yellow chairs, this place serves better as a bring-​your-​girlfriends kind of place rather than a date spot. I thought the restaurant was decorated really beautifully, but I could not see myself coming here on a date. Anyway.
We came in around 7 on a week night, and it was pretty quiet. We were seated immediately – there isn’t a coat check here, so be advised on that. There are coat hooks near the front doors of the restaurant, but I didn’t know if that was for anyone or for the tables placed immediately next to them.
We were given a great little basket of foccacia and crackers with olive oil to nibble on. We both ordered the rigatoni with sausage ragu. I ordered a Sangiovese, and the server recommended another, pricier one. I understand it’s their job, but the difference here was that he asked what in particular I liked about the wine I chose, then recommended another with «better flavor,» according to him. He was right! I appreciated that. My friend asked a ton of questions about the wine, and the server brought her a taste to appease her. I appreciate a server who is genuinely friendly and makes a little extra effort.
The rigatoni: divine. Cooked perfectly al dente, with a sauce that was so fresh and perfectly spiced – my only complaint was that I was too full to order a second plate! So delicious. Silly me, I ordered the bomboloni for dessert – I failed to realize that I would get three LARGE pastries for dessert, each so rich and fluffy enough to only get one bite of each before feeling over stuffed.
By the time we left for the evening, the restaurant was packed. The crowd demographic was interesting – trendy looking young couples and plenty of older Upper West elite-​ish. I would definitely come back here again to check out brunch or have another dinner.

This restaurant at the Museum of New York Historical Society is an absolute find! The décor with it’s high ceilings decorated with stunning chandeliers the walls adorned with fine china, whit, blue and brown Wedgewood !
The menu is modern Italian, clean and fresh, presented simply with flare!
The service is knowledge, friendly and sharp! Excellent value, it’s a bit of a steal!
Good on you all, well done, I hope to see you often!

This was one of the most satisfying RW experiences I have had so far. I came here on a weekday for lunch with some of my girlfriends. We had a reservation, but the venue was bigger than I expected and it didn’t get too crowded even at its peak time, which made the experience all the more pleasant.
As for the food, I got:
Ricotta Crostini: easily some of the best Crostinis I have had. The bread, ricotta cheese, gooseberries and truffle oil all came together very nicely.
Rigatoni: it was a bit spicy, which made the dish more flavorful. I wish there was a bit more meat/​sausage in the sauce though.
Tiramisu: excellent! I liked how it wasn’t too creamy but still had a great coffee flavor.
Overall, I was highly satisfied with the quality of food here. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The venue is also great, since it has a high ceiling, it is well-​lit and nicely decorated, and the noise level doesn’t get too high even at its peak time.
I assume not many people know about this place yet since it is located within the building of NY Historical Society and thus not readily visible from outside, but I guarantee you a visit to Caffe Storico will be definitely worth it.

Food was unbelievably good! And if you happen to be «Lucky» enough to have a waiter with the same name (Lucky) then you are basically going to have arguably the greatest dining experience of your life.
With all honesty, I never met Lucky before tonight but without question, the night was better because he was our waiter… and that we scared Matt Dillon out of the restaurant. True story.

Consistently delicious food and very good service at this very elegant café/​restaurant. Also, the prices here are moderate, not expensive as some posters have written.
Today I just had the minestrone soup which was quite large and hearty for a cold winter’s day. My only complaint was the tiny cappuccino of rather poor quality.

This place had some great food. I was there for brunch so can only judge on what I tried. My favorite the Italian french toast that was stuffed with ricotta cheesecake and macerated berries. Loved IT!!!
the latte — I have had better,
My guest had the polenta and eggs and she said it was good, but I was too full on this awesome french toast to even go there.
the place is gorgeous — you cam tell by the crazy amount of interior photos. The service was extremely personalized, very accommodating and very polite!
Price — well it’s up there — it is Central Park West, so I wouldn’t expect anything else