La Gioconda

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About La Gioconda

La Gioconda is a Italian Northern restaurant located in the Upper East Side neighborhood at 226 E. 53rd St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) in New York, NY 10021. La Gioconda has been described as an Good Italian Northern restaurant and has received an average rating of 5 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Italian Northern, Italian Southern
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for La Gioconda

food		“...First off, I would like to give this restaurant a 3 1/2. Went to La Gioconda last night for dinner and rather enjoyed my meal... “...I am a former NYer who comes to the City 3-4 times a year from Dallas for business and a food fix. For me... “...This is one of a few Turkish restaurants that has excellent food with an authentic quality. I can see myself going there many more times!... “...Loved, loved this place. Great intimate atmosphere... “...I am very disappointed. I ate here after reading very good reviews, and I must say I was completely underwhelmed... “..."Reasonably priced, good crusty bread, good past. food can be inconsistent sometimes but a good deal for delivery in midtown and for prix fixe specials...
ambiance		“... Very accommodating service. Casual ambiance, quality food... “...So love this place.... “...I was at this restaurant on Dec 9 with my friend who gave me a Bebe red blouse for my birthday. 15 minutes after I left, I called the restaurant to let...
service		“...this place is OUTSTANDING in terms of value, service and quality of food. Had mussels, black fettichini "seafood special" /w shrimp, scallops, glass of... “...Very pleasantly surprised. The waiter staff (Jenel) were very attentive and very helpful in selecting foods on the menu... “... The lamb is served with rice, which was not thoroughly cooked (the only pitfall). But all in all the food, service were great... “..."Reasonably priced, good crusty bread, good pastas and salads. Food can be inconsistent sometimes but a good deal for delivery in midtown and for prix ...
value		“...We were being taken out to lunch and were looking to go to a nicer yet modestly priced place near the office. Someone recommended La Giocanda... “... Here you'll find efficient, knowledgeable, friendly service. Yum! The food and the portions are solid, though nothing extraordinary in taste or value...
restaurant		“... The service is welcoming, efficient, and unobt. So nice to have found a Midtown restaurant where you're not paying extra for noise, showiness, or hype... “...Everything about the restaurant was wonderful, the fish, the lamb, but most of all the baklava and the service. A wonderful find will put it on the per... “...Very sad experience tonight. I love grilled octopus and when I saw these words on their special board, I thought for sure it was my lucky night I mean ... “... I was quite surprised by his gesture. However I would have still given this restaurant a thumbs up...
pasta		“... After sending it back (God bless her), the next pl. I loved my spinach & ricotta raviolis but for $13, I would've expected more or a larger size pasta... “... There were ten of us there and my dish happened to be the one off. Everyone enjoyed their pasta dishes... “... Both were fresh and full of flavor. Then he had the pesto pasta, and I had calamari and shrimp over black linguini... “...Owner was very accomodating modifying the pasta. The food was lovely...
staff		“...I took my business client to La Gioconda for dinner only to find the waitress to remind me very much of the Restaurant's concept--La Gioconda being the Mona Lisa... “... The staff won't rush you, the food is just right (the lemony mussels a delicious appetizer), and the Mona Lisa theme is subtle (and, in the bathroom, funny)... “...This postage stamp sized hidey hole on the river side of Midtown East serves basic Italian fare, with few flourishes. It offers no deconstructions, new...