tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post4424480006297917161..comments2024-03-15T05:54:02.004-04:00Comments on H A R L E M + B E S P O K E: ☞ EAT: Lido To Debut This WeekendUlysseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-49484854546930088862011-03-08T20:48:51.105-05:002011-03-08T20:48:51.105-05:00I have eaten at Lido twice since it opened and I t...I have eaten at Lido twice since it opened and I think it is delicious. I wish it great sucess.cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-15148613454011811342011-03-04T17:39:10.595-05:002011-03-04T17:39:10.595-05:00Riverside Dr,
Yes, it does, but it's not exac...Riverside Dr,<br /><br />Yes, it does, but it's not exactly in the neighborhood. I live down the street from Lido, so Covo is a pretty far, and not exactly aesthetically pleasing, walk, especially at night.zoesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-9395732220698171182011-03-01T03:58:53.593-05:002011-03-01T03:58:53.593-05:00Doesn't Covo on 12th n 135th st fit into what ...Doesn't Covo on 12th n 135th st fit into what you all are looking for. Relax place with good, affordable italianRiverside Drnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-692742149165694732011-02-27T09:05:52.092-05:002011-02-27T09:05:52.092-05:00We ate there 2 nights ago and thought it was excel...We ate there 2 nights ago and thought it was excellent. I've lived in Italy, and eat/cook Italian all the time, so I tend to be critical. But the gnocchi with guanciale and truffle butter were excellent (though very rich) as were the spaghetti with veal meatballs. Wine is BYO so that keeps down the prices (for now). But I agree that they should try to add a few more moderately priced dishes to keep the neighborhood crowd coming back. You get much more value here than at Bier International, which will set you back 20 just for a beer and fries.Dinernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-66847064562801048372011-02-19T13:47:05.414-05:002011-02-19T13:47:05.414-05:00Harlem BBC, what did you have as a main course? Wa...Harlem BBC, what did you have as a main course? Was the restaurant crowded? Thanks for the review. There was a fair amount of discussion about the Lido before it opened, but not many initial reviews this week, so thanks.MLRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-22409107109454212752011-02-18T13:00:34.559-05:002011-02-18T13:00:34.559-05:00So here is my review after having dinner at Lido l...So here is my review after having dinner at Lido last night, grades are out of 10 (1 being horrible 10 being excellent):<br /><br />Ambiance: 6<br />Service: 5 (I am a bit torn here because the wait staff was actually not bad but the time between courses was poor).<br />Crowd: 8 was good to see a good mix of people<br />Food: 6 The polenta appetizer was actually very good. The main course was lukewarm which was disappointing considering how long it took to get to the table. With this said I will give them 3 tips 1) faster service 2) more consistency less fuss more must 3) add a few basic dishes in the $12 to $14 range.<br /><br />I will give them another try for sure if only for the polenta :)Harlem BBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-43651383897946531132011-02-16T17:44:36.186-05:002011-02-16T17:44:36.186-05:00I agree with everyone here. These prices seem much...I agree with everyone here. These prices seem much too high (and $15 is the very low end of the entree price range, for ravioli no less), and at this point we have enough places charging these kinds of prices considering there are no restaurants offering a comparable style of fare at more moderate prices. I wanted a place to go on a regular basis and/or when I didn't feel like cooking. No matter how spectacular the food is, this place does not fit the bill. Why can't somebody open a place around here like Max Soha on 123rd and Amsterdam--comfortable atmosphere, excellent prices, decent food, and . . . it's almost always packed?zoesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-22648503563647109592011-02-12T11:16:56.582-05:002011-02-12T11:16:56.582-05:00Agree with all - the prices seem a bit too high, e...Agree with all - the prices seem a bit too high, esp. for families hoping for some simple fare for their kiddies.Adina Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998607193694179542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-76286659841856634752011-02-10T19:01:50.325-05:002011-02-10T19:01:50.325-05:00Added Lido website link to the post.Added Lido website link to the post.Ulysseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-19919821743897180022011-02-10T14:46:12.830-05:002011-02-10T14:46:12.830-05:00I'm skeptical...The pricing is a little too hi...I'm skeptical...The pricing is a little too high within that median-range. I'm sure the food will taste delicious, with Chef Putnum in charge, but the menu just isn't dazzling me. I was hoping this would be a neighborhood staple for those nights you don't want to cook or order cheap delivery. I think they're missing the mark but will reserve judgement til I actually get there and try it out.Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-239789415608668072011-02-10T13:18:45.153-05:002011-02-10T13:18:45.153-05:00I agree with you all. I was hoping for something p...I agree with you all. I was hoping for something priced more moderately. Now pinning hopes on the tavern on the old gas station site @116 and 8th.Sanou's Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-6981452403558782092011-02-10T12:55:18.194-05:002011-02-10T12:55:18.194-05:00@Chris You're right, but don't forget Pino...@Chris You're right, but don't forget Pino's on 125th!Zach Sewardhttp://twitter.com/zsewardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-82188253602857365852011-02-10T10:56:48.391-05:002011-02-10T10:56:48.391-05:00Sarah, I completely agree. There has been a huge t...Sarah, I completely agree. There has been a huge transformation with FDB, but I wish there were a few more cheaper options. Maybe as Columbia expands further north, we will see a few more places opening up? 125th is also a mystery to me. There is absolutely nothing in terms of food options along there, bar the usual fast food (Burger King, McDonalds etc.) Is this because there isn't the clientele to support it? I think that is gradually changing.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-88127527187593112862011-02-10T10:29:27.099-05:002011-02-10T10:29:27.099-05:00I never pay upwards of $10 for a drink on non-spec...I never pay upwards of $10 for a drink on non-special occasions. I like everything in our neighborhood WAY better than where I lived before (near the river on 125thish) but the one advantage up there was the columbia corridor of cheap eats--for those nights you work late and don't have time to cook and just want something fairly healthy and inexpensive (like mill korean or the falafel place or bettolona). MY hopes are all pinned on you, bad horse pizza.Sarah S.http://www.sarahmseltzer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-926519358425689832011-02-10T10:10:25.177-05:002011-02-10T10:10:25.177-05:00$15 is about standard these days with commodity pr...$15 is about standard these days with commodity prices where there are. It's called inflation folks...unfortunately. This definitely is better priced than most of the others but like Sarah I do wish that there was more towards the $15 end of the table.<br /><br />By the way if you pay $10-$12 for a drink how can you fault $15 for a meal???<br /><br />We'll see how it goes.Harlem BBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-45059726323547991852011-02-10T10:04:39.859-05:002011-02-10T10:04:39.859-05:00Yeah, I'm struggling a bit with this one. I gu...Yeah, I'm struggling a bit with this one. I guess it's a different direction to Frizzante, but I was still hoping for a place with a laid back vibe, low lighting and good, cheap Italian food. Still, this guy is a stellar chef, so the food will probably be outstanding.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-18038637839460237082011-02-10T09:47:00.075-05:002011-02-10T09:47:00.075-05:00Why is there no one in the neighborhood willing to...Why is there no one in the neighborhood willing to charge less than $15 for entrees? At least Frizzante was somewhere you could drop in for a decently-cheap meal...<br />Frustrated on Frederick DouglassSarah S.http://www.sarahmseltzer.comnoreply@blogger.com