D'raymonds Restaurant & Lounge

08/28/05

Finest Italian meal anywhere in New York

by joeseadog at Citysearch

We hadn't been to D'Raymonds for quite a few years as my son grew and we rarely went out for a couple's dinner. Now we make D'Raymonds a regular stop 6 or more times a year. The service is impeccable as you are fawned over through-out the meal. Each Dish is completely explained. I've dined all over the state and even in NYC, and D'Raymonds is a complete taste experience. Exquisite food that is a treat each time we go. If I can say one negative thing about the establishment, it's too small and lends to a noisy experience at times. Can't be beat!!

03/06/05

very standard Italian fare.

by charsiu at Citysearch

We waited 45 minutes for a table. Service was competent,but no one welcomed us, or bid us farewell or asked about our meal. A no-nonsense place for bargains, favors families but not the discerning diner. True Italian cooking is about flavor and fresh ingredients.

We opted to try their pasta dishes. Good chefs understand that pasta carbonara requires a deft hand. I enjoyed an authentic version in Rome and when properly made, the dish should taste smoky, enhanced by sauteed lardoons of pancetta, the sauce is made in the platter tossing fresh egg with the pasta, freshly grated parmagianno reggiano, and coarse pepper.BUT My pasta arrived swimming in cream. The ribbon noodles were not al dente, slices of prosciutto were substituted for pancetta. My wife had ordered the chicken ala Roma: slices of grilled chicken topping the same noodles, same suspicious bechamel-like white sauce, much too rich for the palate.

• Pros: value, traditional, comfort food
• Cons: not authentic, too heavy, lack of warmth

07/06/03

Numero uno1

by lozucchero at Citysearch

I have never had a bad meal at D'Raymonds! Last night for the first time I ordered American (filet and lobster) and it was simly delicious! The tail was small but so was the price and it was the absolute best lobster tail I have ever tasted!