Osteria Laguna

"I never left any place without a tip. That was my first time. I was surprised at how fast they brought the food; it was really nice. Also, the food that was served before our order, such as olives and bread was better than my pizza, which I’ve ordered. Half of the pizza was burnt. I didn’t eat that, as thin-dough Italian pizza, which is burnt, tastes awful. None of the waiters care about it. One guy took everything from our table, except the burnt pizza. The guy who took our order and came with the bill completely ignored my complaint. He was more interested in the tip than their service. When I said that pizza was burnt, he said, ‘That’s fine, that’s fine.’ Nobody apologized; they didn’t care at all. He didn’t even say goodbye when we said thank you. Awful, poor service. I will definitely never be back."

"Excellent service. Very attentive and prompt. Lovely atmosphere, they decorated it for the holidays which I appreciated. We got the mushroom risotto and the salmon ravioli. The risotto was just what I was looking for and the ravioli was such a fun treat—really great flavor combination. The tiramisu we got for dessert was light and airy, with an excellent coffee/rum flavor. Everything was great for the price."

"Walk by this place often and it’s always full of life. Finally got to go in. High-quality Italian meal near Grand Central. Yummy, including the beets burrata!"

"The bread, scallops, linguini, ravioli and dessert were all excellent. The service was top-notch in a relaxed atmosphere."

"Great place for a solo diner, a couple or a large group. Friendly, knowledgeable servers are very accommodating. There’s always a wonderful selection of specials. I’ve been here many times and love all the pasta dishes and risottos (and I usually never eat rice). Tonight’s risotto with squid ink and scallops was outstanding. At this price point, it’s the best in the UN area."