IL Punto

We tried here as it was a few minutes walk from our hotel and luckily we're able to get a table straight away (not the case later for others, but they didn't have to wait too long). The service was attentive from the start and the food was to die for - my wife had the grilled salmon whilst I had the special of lamb chops. We met the Sicilian owner and said how impressed we were and made another booking for my birthday in a few days time. Not cheap but well worth the money.

This Italian restaurant is a gem. The lobster ravioli is magical! Incredible service. Shoutout to Eladio and crew for such fantastic meals and drinks.

UPDATE - 12/14/24 New York City excels at many things, but one of its finest achievements? Italian food. As the birthplace of red-sauce Italian American cooking, it has plenty of top-notch options, and these days, it can feel as if all of Italy is represented here. Located on the corner of 38th Street and 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, Il Punto translates from Italian, meaning the point is where my partner, my cousin, and I came tonight for some of us as a repeat performance for dinner. Reservations via Yelp are highly recommended, as it gets crowded inside this cozy establishment, as experienced from our last visit a year ago. Upon arrival a bit early, we were greeted by Antonio, who welcomed us with joy and showed us the passion in him for what he does. He escorted us to our table. Their menu serves classic Italian dishes from the regions of Florence, Naples, Milan, Rome, Puglia, and beyond, featuring the star of the show, their house-made fresh pastas. As an appetizer, we each decided on the arancino stuffed with bolognese sauce and mozzarella cheese. For our entree, we opted for Tagliolini neri ai Frutti di Mare with homemade fresh squid ink tagliolini, Pappardelle alla Bolognese with homemade fresh pappardelle, and one of the specials featuring homemade ravioli with pancetta. We even saved room for dessert and got tortino al cioccolato (chocolate cake), cuore di Sicilia (homemade Sicilian almond pastry), and cannoli di siciliana . Complimentary breadsticks and bread started our meal. Our food was fresh, seasoned well, and beautifully presented. Their staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and very attentive, especially our server, Luis. The price was relatively to the area. We loved everything about Il Punto. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we walked through the door and continue to recommend.

This is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant! The gelato salad was a unique and refreshing dish, with a great balance of flavors. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, and the service is always friendly and attentive. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special occasion, it never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality Italian food!

Excellent dishes and amazing service! Dishes were served in a timely manner. Everything we picked from the menu was delicious. Definitely, recommending the gelato salad, lobster ravioli, and lamb chops. Pistachio tiramisu and chocolate lava cake with gelato are a must! Definitely, coming back again!

Absolutely enjoy dinner here. The salmon was cooked to perfection, sitting on a bed of roasted eggplant and green olives. Had a variety of apatizers, including calamari, Ceasar salad, antipasto board, and caprice salad. All delicious! Service was on pointe. Will certainly be back!

I went to have dinner with my mom and the food was amazing!! The place is lovely and the service was exceptional . We will be going back soon

I have never had a better experience at a restaurant in New York EVER. One of the partners at the restaurant waited on me. He was the sweetest man and a genuine friend. Made me want to come back just because of the service! The food Was extremely good. Felt like I was back in Italy. Best Italian food in New York City! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for the best experience and amazing food.