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Bianca

5 Bleecker St, New York City, NY 10012 (Manhattan)
(212) 260-4666
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Ranked #84 of 8,456 restaurants in New York City
Price range: 22 AUD - 36 AUD
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Manhattan
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UK
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55 reviews 55 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

All the other reviews are right. We turned up at 9pm on a Sunday and got the last table. We shared two starters between four and had a bottle of wine and a couple of proseccos. Fried artichokes were crisp and tasty, prosciutto tasted well-aged, and not leathery. We all had pasta, all perfectly cooked, rich, tasty sauces. But the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Bianca is an adorable, authentic Italian treasure!! Portions were large, prices were great, service was amazing!! We had a bottle of wine and a three course meal for two and our bill was $65! If you want a rustic, family style Italian meal; you must go to Bianca's!!!!!

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Milton Keynes
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

This is a small restaurant which is perpetually busy. We turned up at about 8pm on a tuesday, with no booking and George at the door took our name and sent us to the bar next door for half hour. As we sat with drinks George came in to escort several couples back to the restaurant. When it was our... More

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Ontario
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been here before and loved it but this time the food was just okay. They do not take reservations but the food was so good last time we waited 1 1/2 hours at a near by bar for our table for 5. Gnocchi was mushy and so soft. Pasta was overcooked. Appetizers were good but none were great.... More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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4 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Simply prepared Italian cuisine, nice atmosphere, and without all the cliches of nearby Little Italy. An amazing value. Wine by the glass offerings are very limited though.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Bianca's is a real gem. My partner and I just had the best time here! From the moment we walked you just new you were going to be in for a treat. It was early maybe 6.30pm and the place was already pumping. Our timing was great, just entering as another couple was leaving. We were met at the door... More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

a wonderful experience because not only was the food FANTASTIC, but the entire "experience" was FANTASTIC. This is a place you do ot want to miss on your visit to NYC

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Lodz, Poland
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28 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This charming little place is busy and quite noisy at dinner time. When you arrive in only two people you will be for sure tabloid between other romantic couples and set down by tiny table moved from the others only few cm away. This restaurant has fantastic italian style atmosphere snd serves great food. Fish stew is a must! Good... More

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See 6 more reviews by very-sunny for New York City
Culver City, California
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16 restaurant reviews
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87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We were in the NYU neighborhood and randomly asked a couple of students for a dinner recommendation. They clued us into Bianca on Bleecker Street. What a find! It is a tiny place and doesn't look like much from the outside. But inside is a cozy, family-run place that oozes charm and wonderful smells. We had a grilled scallops and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Been to many Italian restuatants and this was a nice simple one, small and cozy the service was friendly! Read the reviews before deciding to dine here in the evening; it was nice, the portions were big- well mine was. I ordered the mussles for starters that was very filling so anyone who likes mussels do share otherwise Ull end... More

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