Il Tinello, located at 244 E 46th St, New York, NY, is a vibrant Italian restaurant that promises a dining experience like no other. Guests are welcomed into a calming environment where old-world charm meets exceptional service. Reviews highlight the warm attentiveness of staff, such as Benny, who ensures every patron feels like royalty.
Customers rave about the astonishing dishes, with Katie von der Lippe celebrating the fresh pasta as a reason to return weekly. Lisa Lang's description of the Cacio e Pepe, made tableside, and the Burrata with mangoes demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and delightful presentation. Tayler Billodeaux echoed similar sentiments, noting that the food and service were outstanding from start to finish.
Commenters like Dylan Marshall appreciate the quick service, starting with complimentary bread and shishito peppers to set the tone for an incredible meal. Keith Toth emphasized the luxury of the entire experience, from expertly decanted wines to well-executed desserts, solidifying Il Tinello as a must-visit for anyone in New York City. This Italian gem, with its fantastic cuisine and warm ambiance, is perfect for any occasion, whether a romantic date or a business dinner.
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Service options
Delivery
Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Food
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
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Reviews For Il Tinello
Katie von der Lippe
Jun 26,2025
Absolutely incredible! So delicious and phenomenal service. I was celebrating a new job and the team there was incredibly kind a generous the whole evening. The pasta tasted so fresh - I want to go back every week. HIGHLY recommend for a date, business dinner, or any fun evening.
Lisa Lang
Jun 16,2025
On our recent trip to NYC, we stumbled upon this hidden gem for dinner. Arta was our server and provided excellent service, and the food we ate was amazing. We had the Burrata with mangoes, a fresh salad with arugula, pears, fresh pecorino cheese in a light lemon vinaigrette, and Cacio e Pepe made tableside. It was such a great dining experience that we returned on our last night in the city to enjoy another fantastic meal. Ray, Ben, and Angelo managed the dining area service and were fantastic. Highly recommend Il Tinello for a 5-star dining experience!
Tayler Billodeaux
Jun 1,2025
Fantastic food and service. We were impressed from start to finish with our experience and meal. This was one of the best Italian meals I’ve had and the service was exceptional.
Dylan Marshall
May 29,2025
- Food was served very quickly - I got Larry’s Pasta. It was a spicy penne vodka with Chicken and green peas and it was delicious - Calming environment - Friendly staff - Give you bread and shishito peppers when you walk in - Give you a nice pastry after you finish your meal
Keith Toth
May 26,2025
On our recent trip to NYC we had the extreme pleasure of dining at Il Tinello East for the first time. It was an exceptional dining experience in every way! Upon entering the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by Benny and quickly escorted us to our table. Our waiter then came to the table and explained the menu and evening specials along with taking our drinks order. The service at Il Tinello is old-world and first-class. Professional waiters dressed in black tie who really know their job and the food and wine on the menu. Our party of three ordered various appetizers and main dishes from pasta to fish to meat. All were brilliantly executed and so very tasty! We chose a fine bottle of wine and the server decanted the bottle with great flair. We ended our meal with desserts and a lovely glass of Porto. It has been ages since we have had such fine Italian cuisine served in such a luxurious setting with exceptional service. Il Tinello, Benny, and the entire staff are a rare experience in today's restaurant world. We can't wait to return. It truly was the highlight of our NYC trip. Thank you, Benny, and all for treating us so royally! We hope to see you again soon!
Mark Beyer
May 5,2025
stylish, old-world Italian restaurant offering high-quality cuisine and exceptional service.
Doug Krantz
Mar 25,2025
Went here for dinner on the recommendation of my boss, and was extremely impressed with both the food and the quality of service. Demetria behind the bar was wonderful, was super sociable and lovely to talk to, and made sure I had everything I needed throughout my dining experience. She’s great at her job, and you can tell the regulars also love her. I got to meet a few of them, including the hilarious Greg - whose photo is up on the wall. If you go there and meet Greg, please ask him about his photo! He loves it! The calamari was among some of the best I’ve ever had, and the chicken martini entree was melt in your mouth delicious. I will most certainly come back here whenever I’m in town!
McKenna Berry
Mar 23,2025
Amazing spot! The Veal chop was incredible, Caesar salad made right at the table was fantastic! Great servers! Such a memorable dinner, will definitely be returning!
Reviews For Il Tinello