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Il Melograno, New York, NY

Il Melograno

4.8
4.8
1297 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • 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!

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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
    (212) 757-9290
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Melograno, a charming neighborhood gem in Hell's Kitchen, boasts "authentic Italian" cuisine with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about its "cozy atmosphere" and "welcoming staff." Highlights include homemade pasta, Sicilian-inspired dishes, and a well-curated wine list. Perfect for pre-theater dining, it's a must-visit!

1,297 Reviews
  1. Elliot

    New York City

    175 reviews

    5.0

    175 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Il Melograno...a great neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, good wine, and terrific service. We are happy to be regular diners there.

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  2. Erin

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service, above & beyond for my friend’s birthday. Everyone’s meals were absolutely fantastic and affordable as well. Highly recommend!

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  3. Marco

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ottimo ristorante con menù siciliano. Consigliato a chi vuole ritagliarsi un momento di buona cucina italiana. Il personale ottimo e molto attento.

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  4. Dawn

    VIP

    New York City

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lino is consistently a welcoming and lovely presence. Eggplant rolatini, gorgeous pesto pasta, and perfectly prepared red snapper with broccoli mash was a pure delight. We will return to this family owned ristorante!

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  5. Michael

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great restaurant; service and food excellent; never disappointed

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  6. Ricardo

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. The location feels like a 1940s European cafe. Food is fantastic and an incredible value. I was surprised by how affordable their wine list was. I saved the best for last: service. I sat next to a table which had a couple of ladies who had been patrons for years and knew many of the staff. That’s always a good sign. I hope to be a customer like that for Melograno.

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  7. Karen

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this restaurant never disappoints. It is not a typical Italian menu which is refreshing. We have been here many times and everything we have ordered has been delicious.

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  8. Stephen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great homemade pasta dishes with a Sicilian touch. Staff is friendly and attentive. Wine list is excellent. I've been here many times. The food is always top notch and I'll be back.

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  9. Tony

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're searching for one of the most delicious and AUTHENTIC Italian restaurants in the city, look no further. Recipes that will remind you of nonna, with beautiful ambiance, great service, and great value. One of the neighborhood gems in Hell's Kitchen.

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  10. Sharon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, friendly, authentic Italian restaurant, great portion sizes, very tasty and not crammed like every other restaurant we passed, recommend you book though.

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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 4.8 stars by 1297 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (212) 757-9290
  • 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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