Italian-food fiends willing to push through the mob will be amply rewarded. Robbins, no second-string draft pick, is as bold and elegant a cook as the man she replaced. She’s stacked the deck with a midautumn menu rich in simple, lusty fare—warm, cozy dishes delivered with drama in cast-iron crocks and big copper pots.
For the past few years, Andrew Carmellini has been a Cyrano de Bergerac of sorts on the New York restaurant scene, sweeping diners off their feet while under the aegis of other, better known chefs (most recently Daniel Boulud, at Cafe Boulud). - Andrea Thompson
I visited A Voce three time over the past two weeks, but I still can't understand what the hype is all about. The menu is at best uninspired, many dishes show off their flavors in a much too aggressive manner (for example, the duck meat balls are interesting, but the heavy, honey-sweetened sauce completely overshadows the duck flavor). Friendly and efficient service, comfortable Eames chairs, but as a Cafe Boulud fan, I miss the finesse the chef had displayed uptown...
Excellent pasta and very inventive riffs on traditional italian fare with sensibly chosen market ingredients. also, do not miss the desserts. truly a great experience all around
Wonderful interpretations of Italian classics become delicious American/Italian cuisine. Modern Italian decor is a bit harsh and not particularly comfortable. Service is far weaker than performance of the kitchen.