An Ode to the Bard – Bardolino

Bardolino

If the scent of tasty pasta is in the air, then you must be at Bardolino.  A small to midsized and midpriced Italian restaurant located on 2nd avenue and 78th street in Manhattan.        

Bardolino is open and airy and one side is primarily for dining, while the other side is for drinking at the bar.  I went for a wedding anniversary celebration and the food is classic Italian – from huge fried calamari to the great penne ala vodka.  The portion sizes are reasonable and the food is well seasoned.

The thing that I really love about  Bardolino is that the wine cellar is actually in the ceiling!  It’s a cool and inventive use of space. 

Ceiling Wine Cellar!

While the service can be slow if the restaurant is crowded, the staff is caring.  So if you’re on the Eastside and hankering for some pasta, Bardolino is worth a try.

Penne Ala Vodka

Address: 1496 Second Avenue   (212) 734 – 2175  Open: Mon – Fri 12 pm until 12 am and Sat – Sun 11 am until 12 am.