Crispo

Critics' Pick

240 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Eighth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-229-1818 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
6.4 out of 10

29 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Hours

Sun, 4pm-11pm; Mon-Thu, 5pm-11:30pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Eighth Ave.; A, C, E at 14th St.

Prices

$20-$25

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Outdoor Dining
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

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Profile

After two decades as a New York chef-for-hire, Frank Crispo has finally landed an open kitchen of his own, where he's serving up delicious Italian-Mediterranean fare like mint-braised artichokes and a sliced hanger steak that puts most French bistros to shame (even minus the frites). The cozy room, the friendly service, and the gentle prices make this place a terrific addition to the neighborhood, but we'd come back for Frank's plate of lovingly sliced prosciutto alone. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Veal medallions, $23.50; lamb chops, $28.95; braised artichokes, $11.50

Reader Ratings

6.4

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

A Must Try

bradnyc212 from 10003 | Posted on 12/30/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	8

Value:	10

I've been to Crispo many occasions. For work parties, dates, and just a chilled out place to get a great bowl of pasta for a great price. The decor is great in the backroom with a fireplace - great for the...Read More

boring food, unprofessional staff

JacklynS from 10014 | Posted on 12/26/07

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	2

Décor:	5

Value:	5

I live in the area. Last minute dinners and entertaining come up and Crispo is an easy "go to" because its lackluster reviews allow it to always have empty seats. Food is okay- nothing to rave about. Staff is uncomfortable, awkward...Read More