Arno
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Arno is a practical Midtown option when the goal is an easy sit-down meal near the Garment District and Times Square orbit. It is harder to recommend as a food-led destination because verified details on cuisine, pricing, chef, and signature dishes are thin; use it for convenience, not for a delivery-first or special-occasion plan.
About Arno
In New York City, Arno is best approached as a practical dining option when its basic information fits your plans. Key details include: it keeps Monday through Friday hours from 11:45 AM to 10 PM, Saturday hours from 4 to 10 PM, is closed Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code.
The main limitation is also the decision point. Without cuisine detail, chef information, menu format, price range, awards, or signature dishes to anchor a stronger recommendation, this is not the pick for someone who wants a clearly defined point of view before committing. It works better for diners who need a New York City option and want to plan around known hours and dress expectations.
Before you go: specific services
For questions about takeout, delivery, menu structure, or special ordering, those details are not available. If any of those points matter to your plan, confirm them directly through current venue channels before committing.
Key planning details include the schedule and dress code. Arno is open Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, and closed Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is worth planning attire accordingly.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Arno if the priority is a New York City venue with clear planning details. Look elsewhere if the meal itself needs to be the reason for the trip; the information does not justify positioning it above more clearly defined alternatives. For a reader comparing city options more broadly, Our full New York City restaurants guide is the better starting point than forcing this into a special-occasion slot.
Compared with other named options such as Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St), Lazzara's Pizza Cafe, Mr. Broadway, Sei Less, and Tagine, Arno's appeal is simple: use the hours and smart casual dress code to decide whether it fits your schedule. If ambience, menu identity, price, or a tighter format matters more, cross-shop before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Arno Ristorante, 141 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- arnoristorante.com
- Phone
- +12129447420
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Arno presents a settled, unflashy presence in Midtown West’s Garment District. The room favors a traditional, quietly confident Italian manner rather than theatrical design flourishes—more neighborhood anchor than destination showroom. Its middle-register identity sits between the high-end tasting-counter conversation and the outer-borough red‑sauce institution: familiar, composed and enduring. That restrained, reliable temperament attracts a working-lunch crowd by day and a steady, no-surprises clientele at night. If you want classic Italian cooking in a relaxed, steady setting removed from Times Square’s tourist bustle, Arno delivers without pretense.
Best For
Arno is best for pragmatic, slightly elevated meals—business lunches, group dinners and modest special occasions. The write-up emphasizes a dense local working population with lunchtime spending power, so weekday midday visits are especially fitting for client meals or team lunches. For evening plans it reads as a dependable option for groups and celebratory dinners that don't demand the formality of a tasting-menu temple. Because the restaurant intentionally occupies a middle register, it works when you want solid, traditional Italian cooking in a composed Midtown setting rather than a showy night out.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the fundamentals that the restaurant highlights: classic, regionally minded Italian dishes presented in a straightforward style. The signature Fried Calamari and Tortellini Bolognese are natural touchstones; order them to sample the kitchen’s take on seafood starter fare and traditional pasta. The description also underscores careful sourcing of cured meats, aged cheeses and imported pantry items, so look for salumi, prosciutto and cheese plates or any menu notes about region-specific ingredients. These pantry-driven details often reveal the difference between competent and genuinely authentic traditional Italian cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional upscale setting with white tablecloths, floral etched-glass partitions, classic Italian paintings, and red-jacketed waiters creating a classic, comforting Italian atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Fried Calamari
- Tortellini Bolognese
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Arno Ristorante, 141 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Planning details
Location
Arno Ristorante, 141 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Arno is not the right fit
Choose Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) if the plan is casual, fast, and close to Times Square. Choose Lazzara's Pizza Cafe for an informal group meal where ease matters more than a longer sit-down format.
For a more energetic night out, Sei Less is the sharper cross-shop. If the goal is a more specific restaurant identity, compare Mr. Broadway and Tagine before defaulting to Arno.
Restaurant context
How Arno compares in Midtown
Arno is the safer choice when the brief is simple: a central New York City table with low planning friction. Sei Less is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a more scene-driven night, while Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) reads as the more casual fallback for faster, lower-commitment eating around Times Square.
Mr. Broadway and Tagine are better choices when the restaurant's identity matters more than pure location convenience. Arno is easier to justify for a neutral business meal or mixed-preference group, but less compelling for diners who want the venue's format to define the night.
For a nearby, casual alternative, Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is the better cross-shop when the meal needs to be quick and informal. Choose Arno when seated comfort and Midtown access are the priorities; choose one of the peers when value, energy, or a clearer food direction matters more.
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Compare Arno
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Arno | New York City | No published awards |
| Sei Less | New York City | No published awards |
| Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) | New York City | No published awards |
| Mr. Broadway | New York City | No published awards |
| Tagine | New York City | No published awards |
| Lazzara's Pizza Cafe | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arno accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not available. If you are planning for several people, confirm availability and any requirements directly with Arno before choosing a time.
Does Arno handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not available. If your group has strict requirements, contact Arno directly before committing to a visit.
How far ahead should I plan for Arno?
Advance planning guidance is not provided, but the schedule can help you plan. Arno is open Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, and closed Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Arno?
Arno's hours show it opens at 11:45 AM Monday through Friday and at 4 PM on Saturday; it is closed Sunday. No separate lunch or dinner menu details are available, so choose based on the hours that fit your schedule.
Is Arno good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically addressed. If you are dining alone, the most reliable planning details are the New York City location, the hours, and the smart casual dress code.
