Supper

great place for good Italian food!!! It is cash only place.

Pretty good home-​made Italian. Was disappointed… Service wasn’t that great, very slow. The two tables who came in after us were served before us. By the time I got the special– the butternut squash ravioli– it was relatively cold. The mozzarella and tomato was pretty expensive for the amount of mozzarella given… My boyfriend enjoyed his meal– it was the spaghetti and meatballs– I had a bite, I wish I had gotten that instead!

I went to Supper for dinner on a regular Saturday night. Three complaints that can help future goers there is going to be a wait and when they give you time range it is going to be longer end of the time frame. Two they will not let you wait In the front of the restaurant and you will be promptly told to go to the bar which is the other entrance on the left when leaving. Three this space is also cramped and no one lets you know that besides the bar the seating is also first come first serve so you probably wait like an idiot. Watched as this happened to others too.
Ok besides that the food was pretty good, nothing exceptional so I start to wonder how did this restaurant get such good reviews?
Btw cash only!

Stopped by this place before heading out. It got packed fast so try to come around 6 – 7 pm or you may be fighting for a seat. We sat in the bar area which was nice. The open kitchen was neat as we ate. The food we did order (spaghetti al limone and mozzarella/​tomatoes) was simple but ohhhh sooo yummy. It wasn’t trying to hard which I really appreciated. The mozzarella was delicious, fresh and stood out on its own. The spaghetti was the same — nice al dente and delectable lemony taste.
Overall, my fattie self would come here again and order different things because everything looked good, hearty and perfect when you’re craving home cooking.

Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner with a party of 14. They squeezed us at a long table in the back room and it felt cramped. The restaurant is in East Village so I couldn’t expect much more than it being loud, busy, and crowded.
Their food is simple and decently priced with entrees ranging from $ 15-​$ 22. Our group tried a variety of pasta dishes including the Spaghetti with tomato & basil ($ 13.95), Tagliatelle ($ 16.95) and specials of the day. Nothing too spectacular about the dishes — just simple and hearty Italian food and nothing to write home about. There are so many places in NYC if you want pasta.
They allowed us to bring a birthday cake for the birthday girl without any additional fees.
The plus– They accept reservations (unlike most places in East Village)
The minus — They don’t accept credit cards.
Cash Only. Which made it hard for our group of 15 people to split the bill. I am pretty sure me and my boyfriend ended up paying $ 40 more than we needed to, just for our group to stop arguing over the bill and why we were short in total. So come prepared.

Wow! This place really exceeded my exceptions. I came here on Saturday around 6:30 with two friends. It was already full & busy, but they had this table downstairs called the «awkward table.» It was def in an awkward place (btwn the stairs and the private room), but we were totally okay with it and hungry! The place is super intimate and dark, but cute! For my app I had the Grilled polenta with the PROSCIUTTO & Fennel, and it was out of this world! Everything about it came together so well. Def a must try. As for my entrée I had the Dad’s Sunday Marinara w/​sausage and I was in heaven. Everything was fresh and just the right size portion. The pasta was a tad bit hard as I would’ve preferred it to be a little more soft but all in all it was great! If you in the mood for pasta with red sauce and meat, get this! I can’t wait to go back!

My colleagues had been raving about Supper, and I was anxious to see what all of the fuss was about. Apparently, the restaurant did not take reservations for small parties on Saturday evenings between 5 and 9, so we decided to just take our chances around 5:45. We figured that we would have no problem getting in at that early hour, but we arrived to find a fully packed main dining area. Our hearts immediately sank until the host filled us in on the secret that they had a second eating space next door. We perked up and gladly followed him outside and over to our table. This cozy dining space was rather limited, as the bar took up most of it. The remaining seats were high tables, which I actually love, so I was ok with it. The bartender was multi-​tasking and running back and forth between her counter and the dining tables. While she was balancing her time, her skills were less harmonized. Sure, she wisely started her dissertation by warning us that the bill could only be paid with cash and by showing us the list of specials. But, she also had a snippy, bored demeanor. Her drinks, on the other hand, were very well-​crafted.
In terms of the food, everything on the menu sounded amazing, so we were really torn on what to order, if we should share, etc. In the end, we decided to start by sharing a Salad of Shaved Mushrooms, Celery, and Pecorino Toscano, as well as the Octopus with Potatoes and Peeled Celery. The mushroom dish was fine, but just mediocre, as it really lacked seasoning. The octopus, on the other hand, was cooked to perfection and had been marinated in a light, savory glaze. It was presented as a complete headless body of conjoined tentacles. The vinaigrette on the celery and potato salad was light and tangy. We noshed on these small plates in between indulgences with the complimentary, doughy bread and peppery white bean salad.
We then proceeded onto individual entrees. My Branzino Livornese was covered in the perfect amount of sweet, chunky tomato sauce, which was packed with briny olives and capers. It was hearty and authentically Italian. In fact, it was the highlight of the dish, as the fish was otherwise bland on its own. My friend’s Anolini were small, round ravioli served with a rich array of wild mushrooms. The sauce was decadent without being too heavy; they were very pleased.
Somehow we were able to contemplate dessert after all of this food, but I am glad that we did! The Tiramisu was literally the best I have ever had. It was light, yet packed with flavor; texturally balanced between cream and lady fingers.
At the end of our meal, we both agreed that we had enjoyed the meal well enough, but were not particularly wowed to the point of having to return. In fact, I was a bit surprised about the overwhelmingly stellar reviews I had heard about Supper being a MUST.

Absolutely delicious! MMMMM burrata.

Good. Good. Good. Reasonably priced wine, beer, and cocktails — all a tall pour. Food is delicious, particularly the chicken parm and standard if not inexpensively priced for the area. The bean dip they complimentary serve is great as well. Romantic atmosphere and a great date stop or even night with friends and family visiting. Must try in alphabet city. Cash only.

This place is life. Trust me on this. Staff is super friendly. Food is amazing. Everyone and anyone that comes here leaves more than satisfied. There’s no reason for this place to have anything less than 6 stars other than the Unilocal rating system.

We really enjoyed are dinner here. Came here with a party of 8, great appetizers. … grilled octopus, Veal Chops w/​B. Rabe, Osso Bucco and Tagliatelle was the highlight. … perfectly cooked Yum !! Service was great and the hostess was very accommodating to our needs. Will be back again soon !

Had such a great time here, this place is one prime example of why I love small, intimate restaurants. I came here last night for a birthday dinner with a party of 4. We were seated right away in the front, and our orders were taken in a timely manner. Everything on the menu looked delicious but we choose the calamari, [beautifully] grilled salmon, ½ roasted chicken, the timely priest stranglers, and for desert the valrhona chocolate cake. Everything was delicious especially the stranglers pasta, the roasted chicken, and the calamari!
What I really liked is that when I asked what scotches they had, the waiter knew off the bat. The ambiance, the food, and the service made my friends birthday memorable. I will definitely be recommending Supper to my friends and family and will be making a trip back to try other eats on the menu.

Loved my dinner at Supper!!! Came here and was seated at the sort of bar area where you can watch the chefs cook which was pretty cool and entertaining!!! Our server was really nice and they give you bread and olive oil/​beans with a little spice to start which was pretty good !
Black salt Caesar salad was delicious and unique. The mozzarella and tomato was the best I have had in a while !!! Love love loveeeeeee the salt on them and the tomatoes were super fresh !!!
Mains we got the tagliatelle bolognese which was SO GOOD and the special gnocchi of the day which was just OK. I would recommend sticking with the regular menu because I saw the chicken parm coming from the kitchen and it looked soooooo good and people were cleaning their plates!!!
We finished with the tiramisu since so many Unilocalers raved about it and it did not disappoint !!!
Cash only but I would 100% recommend eating at Supper !!! Also make sure to get a reservation they seem to book up !!!

As someone who has (quite sadly) stared at that picture of the priest stranglers and bolognese tagliatelle for the past few weeks, in lieu of pictures of loved ones or tropical destinations, Supper in the flesh was a little disappointing. I still want to go back and try any of the pasta dishes, so I’m keeping this 3 star only as a placeholder.
The problem started with first being directed to a table that was right next to the kitchen, in a dimly-​lit, freezing vestibule downstairs, with an open crate of vegetables that was serving as a door prop. It would have meant waiters and customers alike shuffling past our sad little table every few minutes. Thankfully, the hostess was kind enough to add an extra seat to a table further out in the hallway, but we were even more in everyone’s way, though we could at least make out the words in the menu.
Then, there was my veal polpettini (or adorable tiny meatballs, as non-​Italians would say). I was originally planning on ordering the bolognese tagliatelle, but after a monster meal the night before, I thought I should give myself a break from all the carbs. Meatballs were delicious, crispy egg was perfectly pulled off, the bread underneath soaked up all the delicious meat juices, (you can feel the «but» coming with all the subtlety of a freight train, right?) BUT the sauteed greens were sadly over-​salted. Salt crystals studding the leaves. Salty to the point of being bitter. I ate them anyway, and paid dearly by guzzling down hot drinks for the rest of the day.
[I have never sent a dish back to the kitchen, especially if I’m more than a quarter through it. I prefer to just eat through whatever unpleasantness is on my plate, which is totally unreasonable. I just find that if I send it back, the whole rhythm of the meal gets thrown off: 1) my friends finish first, then have to wait for me to catch up; 2) my friends wait for me, hungry and growling, as their food grows cold; or 3) my friends finish first, I box my food to go, and then I gobble down the now-​cold dish in my apartment like a lonely ghoul with no table manners.]
On the other hand, the free bread with white beans in EVOO was amazing and worth the trek in the freezing cold. I wouldn’t mind a dinner around that bread and bean dip, and maybe some mozz.
NEXT TIME: fo’ sure, but I would order the pasta limone or the priest stranglers or tagliatelle instead.

Really great food but fairly expensive. The seafood risotto (Friday special) was $ 30ish. In the end, a party of 4 we paid around $ 225. This included 4 seafood risotto entrees and a bottle of wine.
Service was shaky at first when we tried to order liver pâté for an appetizer, waiter told us everything had to be ordered at the same time. To our surprise the same waiter gave us a plate of live pâté a few minutes later… ON THE HOUSE. The service continued to pick up and our water cup was never empty :)

I have been here twice, and really enjoyed the food and ambiance both times. The restaurant itself is dark and cozy; it’s perfect for a date, especially on the front patio in nice weather. The food is legit Southern Italian and service is fine, not spectacular. The prices, in my opinion, are slightly too high especially $ 18-​$ 25 for a bowl of pasta.
They also have a larger dining room that’s good for groups in the back.

Nice spot for a casual date.
My girlfriend and I came here after an incredibly long walk around the city based on a friend’s recommendation. We made reservations via OpenTable and stopped by an ATM beforehand in anticipation of the cash-​only policy.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. The restaurant has an old and charming feel to it, including brick interior, low lighting, and glass chandeliers. We sat in the back room where it felt more open thanks to a large mirror on one of the walls. The servers were friendly and attentive.
The food was very good. We ordered from the dinner menu and were pleased with the assortment of Italian fare. My girlfriend ate the «Priest Stranglers,» which was a pasta dish with homemade marinara sauce and ricotta di pecora. I went with the «daily supper,» which was lasagna alla bolognese. Both meals were delicious! We were also a fan of the bufala mozzarella as an antipasto.
I would definitely come back here for dinner, but would also like to try their brunch sometime. I highly recommend checking it out if you find yourself nearby!

We had thanksgiving dinner here after the parade! All pastas were awesome. Service was great. Wine was great!
So glad we skipped holiday meal for this place!

*Sigh* I don’t know what to rate Supper… I’ve been here twice and I still don’t know if my meal & service is worth the nightmare-​ish pre-​dining experience. Should I rate on wait times, service, food, atmosphere? Honestly, it’s like a roller coaster of emotions every time I go!
1^st experience: I came with 4 friends and we had reservations at 6:30 pm on a Friday night. We checked in at around 6:15pm and the hostess told us that we could wait next door at the bar and she would come over to get us when our table was ready. No problem! We found 4 seats at the bar and began drinking… an hour later my friend asked her if our table was ready. She told us that she had forgotten about us by accident and that the next table would be ours… again, no problem, the bar area was perfectly fine and we were with good company.
8:00pm rolls around and we are starting to get hungry… where the **** is our table? 2 drinks in and we don’t want to drink anymore without a meal… we are finally seated after 8:30pm. Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Over 2 hours of waiting :(
We were seated in the cellar (?) which is right next to the kitchen (but you can’t really tell that you’re next to the kitchen because no one really goes in and out), and it is a very cool area. It is dimly lit, very private, candles on the table, and intimate. We loved the atmosphere and felt like we were in our own private room– much better than sitting at a loud small cramped table upstairs.
They give you free bread, beans, and EVOO to start the table off. For my meal I got the timely priest stranger (roughly $ 15), and the pasta was al dente and perfect. Honestly, one of the best pastas I have ever had in my life. The portion was very big too– I could only finish half of it. The pasta was so good that I forgot about the nightmare waiting experience. Our waiter was also very nice and we never felt pressured to give up our table (maybe because it was so late or maybe that’s why all the reservations are backed up like no other).
He even gave us free tiramisu at the end of our meal! The tiramisu was heavenly, and though I don’t eat much tiramisu… my friend said it was one of the best she’s ever had. I believe it is usually $ 10 on the menu.
*cash only restaurant
*the bar next door is cash too, I suggest you pay for your drink once you get it and if you don’t finish you can always bring the glass to your table

Food
1.)Table bread with olive oil and white beans, simple but yummy
2.) Chicken parm Spaghetti — yum! Cheese on the chicken and red sauce spaghetti
Service
Good
Atmosphere
Cozy warm few patios on front with heat lamp and kitchen in front and a back room, quaint charming ambiance

Saw Emma Watson dining here. other then that I really wanted t like this place. Possibly just ordered the wrong dish. I had the tortellini mushroom special and it was just okay. The meatballs for an appetizer was good but my friends really liked their dishes. Possibly giving this another try in the future

Me and the boy were told to come here by the bartender at 7B who said they had the BEST chicken parm ever. I realized I had been meaning to come here for years anyway, so this was clearly meant to be.
The restaurant is deceptively large, with festive lights and heated outdoor seating. The kitchen takes up a large portion of the front of the house, if you go the back there’s a bigger dining area and a private room for events that is absolutely gorgeous. There’s also a wine cellar, and winding around stairs and pushing aside curtains will actually lead you to a connected bar next door. Explore! The staff is friendly and happy to direct you around. I’d describe the décor as eclectic romantic. Patterned wall paper, jeweled sconces, ornate stained glass. Perfect date night spot, but also great for larger groups.
I ordered the Timely Priest Stranglers with sausage. I had never had stranglers before, and I think I just fell in love with the name so decided to try it and the dish was delicious. Their sauces are spot on and their pasta was cooked perfectly, the sausage tasted amazing.
He ordered the famous chicken parm and no lies, it was seriously the best I’ve ever had. It was so damn tender, and the outside somehow managed to remain crisp even with all that delicious sauce all over it. Perfection.
Plus our waitress was a sweetheart! Great place!

There was a wait when I came here. The hostess said the wait «wouldn’t be long». In retrospect, I should have asked what that actually means in real time. Any how, I gave her my number to give me a call whenever a table was ready. She never called me and it had been over an hour. I walked back and magically enough there was a free table… in which people that weren’t on the wait list just plopped down at. The hostess just shrugged and made us wait for another table…
Eventually we got seated. Definitely try the Mozzarella di Bufala (the burrata one). The mozzarella was so fresh. Put this on top of the bread and it is amazing.
We ordered the Timely Priest Stranglers and Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese. Personally, I didn’t like the Timely Priest — it was pretty bland. Something good I can say about it was that the pasta was nice and chewy.
Now let’s talk about the Tagliatelle! It was SO yum — all the flavors going on. The pasta was thin but didn’t break and was soft. I ate the whole thing.
Three stars because the food was pretty good but the service was not.

Absolutely amazing experience at Supper — the food was delicious, the service was phenomenal, and the portion was generous… could not have asked for more!
I made a large group reservation (~40 people) at Supper, and reserved the entire back private dining room. The reservation and the menu selection process were both seamless and efficient. I was already looking forward to the dinner event before it even happened.
Our family-​style dinner menu included four appetizers, four entrees, and four desserts. The dining experience was essentially «buffet» style in that we could ask more servings of whatever we loved, and they brought them out to us.
The tables were set with foccacia bread (slightly greasy from the oil) and white beans dipping sauce. This alone was enough to satiate our hunger!
The first course started with Crostini Salsa Cruda and Mozzarella di Bufala. The perfectly toasted/​grilled country bread was topped with juicy vine ripe tomatoes and basil. I love the slightly soggy texture of the grilled bread. So yummy! Mozzarella di Bufala was to die for — sliced ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves with soft, fresh mozzarella topped with a drizzle of olive oil.
The second set of appetizers included Sliced Roasted Beets salad and Veal Polpettini. The polpettinis were basically the most tender baby veal meatballs in fine brodo meat sauce. The sauce was thick and rich, while the lollipop-​sized meatballs were so juicy and tender. This was one of my favorite items! The roasted beets were sprinkled with a bit of salt, and topped with goat cheese and arugula salad.
The entrée courses were so over-​the-​top. We had the famous Timely Priest Stranglers (thick, long, round pasta) with marinara sauce and topped with fresh soft ricotta cheese, Kale Gnocchi (handmade kale potato gnocchi in pomodoro sauce with roasted garlic cream… it tasted more like spinach than kale), Half Roasted Chicken (again, SUPER juicy and tender! They really know how to cook meat) with wild fennel rosemary, roasted garlic, and mashed potatoes, and finally Grilled Salmon «Tagliata» (some of the salmon filets were overcooked, while others were undercooked). Everything was so tasty and best of all, the service was extremely efficient.
To finish our extravagant meal (everyone was so full already!), we had a platter of desserts that included Hazelnut Panna Cotta drenched in a chocolate sauce, Tiramisu (rich and creamy), Valrhona Chocolate Cake (a little bit on the dry side), and fresh fruit.
I can’t wait to visit again and try other options!

Absolutely loved this place.
This is what you call good Italian food. Love the dim relaxed vibe of this place. The service was impeccable. It was a full house and we received our food quickly and the service was attentive.
Apps: Mozzarella with basil and tomato
I must say this was the best fresh mozzarella that Ive ever had, theres no other way to describe it just try it!!!
Entrée: It was NOT on the menu but I had saw Unilocal pictures and decided to ask for the chicken parmesan and the waiter said no problem! The chicken was excellent and of course topped with that fresh mozzarella! Very good selection. The spaghetti sauce was wonderful as well. I also tried the lamb ragu which was also very good. The lamb was nicely cooked. I was highly impressed with this place and would love to come back!

Très bonnes pasta, généreuses et pleines de goût, malheureusement les prix sont un peu exagéré, particulièrement pour les antipasti, $ 16 pour le prosciutto di parma, avec un jambon sans interêt.
L’ambiance est sympathique, nous avons diné sur un large bar qui donne sur la cuisine, c’était très agréable, malheureusement la musique était très forte!