Dominick's Restaurant

After hearing so many great things about Dominicks, I was very much looking forward to eating there. Maybe it was an off-night, but I was very disappointed. We were told that the wait would be 1/2 hour on a Saturday night, which was reasonable. It took TWO HOURS for us to get a seat!! But at least the food would make up for it, right? Absolutely not. The food was very very mediocre at best. The sauce I make at home has more flavor than this! The shrimps were small and overcooked, the chicken marsala had canned mushrooms thrown on top and a sauce that was so sweet that I couldn't finish the plate (I thought marsala was supposed to be made with white wine??). The meatballs tasted like beef meatballs with little or no seasoning. The tomato sauce was very bland. With so many alternatives in this great neighborhood, save your money and try somewhere else! more

I love Dominick's and try to go once a month. Once you get a table loosen up your pants for a feast. more

A personal and family favorite for years, Dominick's never fails to please. The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is great (though those who dislike closeness and need privacy will hate it), and above all, the food is delicious. Try the stuffed peppers, the stuffed artichoke, and the veal marsala, among other things. Everything is served family style, there is no menu and no check (also, they only take cash). As of recently, you can even buy jars of their homemade sauces, which make great gifts. more

The best tomato sauce in New York, great clams, stupendous stuffed artichoke, pasta perfectly done--This is the best Italian in the city and the only place where you can be two tables away from the governor and a movie star and only have eyes for the food. more

THIS IS BY FAR NEW YORKS FINEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND THE REASON IS THAT THE INGREDIENTS ARE BOUGHT FRESH EVERY DAY FROM THE FINEST ON ARTHUR AVENUE . BIANCARDIS MEAT STORE, RANDAZZOS FISH MARKET, BORGATIS HOME MADE PASTA ALL THE VERY BEST EVERY DAY AT DOMINICKS. I HAVE BEEN SENDING PEOPLE THERE FOR OVER 20 YRS AND THEY ALL AGREE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST AND IT IS A BARGAIN TO BOOT. Pros: FRESH INGREDIENTS, GREEAT PRESENTATION, FREINDLY SERVICE Cons: CROWDED ON THE WEEKEN more

If you like quiet, secluded tables hidden behind potted palms, then stay away from Dominick's. But if you are friendly and don't mind the neighbors sharing their food with you, then by all means - Dominick's is the place for you! There's no menu, no business cards, and no check at the end of the meal. Being friendly with the waiter helps, too! Be prepared to wait for a table - go to the upstairs bar and crack open a bottle of wine, or a nice bottle of Italian beer, and get to know everyone else waiting - who knows, you could be sitting with them for dinner! more

For decades this clubhouse like restaurant has drawn locals the Bronx and adventurous downtown New York with it upscale red sauce platters and seafood. The last time I went the quality had taken a dive. Sauces were bland and most other dishes were just average. It's still worth trekking to the Bronx for if only for the scene. more