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Il Melograno, New York, NY

Il Melograno

4.9
4.9
1327 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Melograno brings the best of Italy to Hells Kitchen where original receipts, hand crafted pastas and friendly hospitality come together to create a casual and unique dining experience.
All the way from Sicily, Lino and Gregory moved to New York City bringing the best of the Southern Italian culinary tradition. Fourteen years after opening a Sicilian restaurant and concept store in Noto (Sicily), the idea of honouring the Grandmas traditions is what creates the philosophy of their hospitality at Il Melograno. Buon appetito!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Caron
  • Catering
    Let Il Melograno cater your next party! We will design the perfect menu for your party and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private parties (dinner only), birthday or other events.We can cater up to 200 people in NYC area.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross street
    10th Avenue
  • Parking details
    A public lot is located on 51st Street. Street parking is available on 51st Street and 10th Avenue.
  • Public transit
    Trains: E, C, N, R, W, 1
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Offers

  • Pre-Theater Special

    Feb 3, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Sun - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Dear loyal customer We're happy to share with you our new happy hour! Enjoy a 10% off the entire bill for everything you order before 6:30 pm. If you're going to a theater show, a movie or you just want to enjoy and early dinner we're here with a special offer for you. Book your table using the link below! Offer is valid on Sunday and weekdays only.
    Pre-Theater Special Photo

What 1,327 people are saying

Il Melograno reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Value

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Melograno is a charming neighborhood gem offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with a "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive service." Diners rave about its "delicious homemade pasta" and excellent wine selection, complemented by accommodating staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for pre-theater meals, this restaurant is a "must-visit" for Italian food enthusiasts.
1,327 Reviews
  1. Laura

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem. everything was great - food, service, customer service. if you are in this area - don't miss it. Basil Margarita was fantastic!

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  2. Vince

    New York City145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Melograno is truly one of the best authentic Italian restaurants in all of NYC. The food and drinks are so delicious. The atmosphere is intimate and perfect for a romantic dinner or even a pre or post theater bite…and the service is exceptional. Everyone who works at Il Melograno is so inviting and friendly especially Josè who was our server…He’s awesome. This is just a wonderful neighborhood gem that everyone in the midtown area must try…and if you’re not in the midtown area then make a trip anyway because you will not be disappointed. For some recommendations on what to eat…the grilled octopus is unbelievable (one of the best appetizers anywhere), their pappardelle is perfection, but all of their dishes are equally fantastic!

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  3. Toni VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Cozy environment. Warm attentive service.

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  4. Barry VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This a great, small, unpretentious New York neighborhood restaurant. The well-prepared food was beautifully presented with friendly service. We told the waiter when we would have to leave for a show and he assured us that he would take care of the timing and we could relax. He fulfilled his promise.

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  5. Rebecca

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service would definitely return again.

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  6. Gavin

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious and fresh and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A really nice spot with authentic Italian cuisine

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to this resturant try there food. Nice resturant. Food fresh n tasty. Me and my friend enjoy our time there..

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  10. ray VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very creative menu that is well executed and delivered by a great wait staff

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FAQs

Il Melograno offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Il Melograno also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-9290.

Il Melograno is rated 4.9 stars by 1327 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Il Melograno

501 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A public lot is located on 51st Street. Street parking is available on 51st Street and 10th Avenue.
  • Public transit
    Trains: E, C, N, R, W, 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Caron
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let Il Melograno cater your next party! We will design the perfect menu for your party and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private parties (dinner only), birthday or other events.We can cater up to 200 people in NYC area.
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