
Luna Rossa
4.6 (216)restaurant
A cozy, white-tablecloth Upper East Side spot serving homemade Italian classics and signature fig gnocchi.
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Paolo FloessChef
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Led by Chef Paolo Floess for over 17 years, the restaurant features a long-tenured staff, with some waiters welcoming diners for more than a decade. The kitchen prepares dishes like chicken martini and textured seafood pasta, with staff accommodating requests to split portions. While many visitors praise the warm, family-like hospitality, the service has also drawn criticism for perceived bias and unequal treatment toward certain guests.
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