Restaurant in New York City, United States
Bad Roman
175Pearl PointsBig-room Italian
About Bad Roman
Bad Roman is worth booking for a lively Columbus Circle Italian meal, especially with a group that wants energy and convenience. It is less compelling for a quiet wine-focused dinner, where The Leopard at Des Artistes or a more traditional Italian room will suit the night better.
Bad Roman is an Italian restaurant in New York City from chef Nick Gaube. Use it when the plan calls for a smart-casual Italian meal with clearly listed lunch and dinner hours rather than when you need a page with verified pricing, seating, or menu specifics. If the goal is another option in New York City, The Leopard at Des Artistes is a natural comparison; if you want to stay focused on Bad Roman, the most reliable planning details are its cuisine, chef, dress code, hours, confirmed recognition.
Italian dining in New York City with verified essentials
The useful way to think about Bad Roman is direct: it is an Italian restaurant in New York City, led by chef Nick Gaube, with a smart-casual dress code. The verified schedule includes lunch and dinner hours: Monday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 10 PM; Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 11 PM; Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 11 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 10 PM.
Beyond those basics, the safest planning approach is to avoid assuming details that are not verified here. Specific dishes, prices, seating counts, bar arrangements, booking difficulty, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, beverage strengths are not confirmed in the available data. For additional New York City comparisons, Patsy's or Barbetta may also be worth considering; for another New York City reference point, Quality Italian is another option.
Plan around the confirmed hours, not assumptions
Bad Roman's verified hours make it workable for either lunch or dinner, depending on the day. Weekday lunch begins at 11:30 AM, weekend lunch begins at 11 AM, dinner hours run later Tuesday through Saturday than they do on Monday and Sunday. Those hours are the most concrete planning detail available, so they should guide the visit more than any assumption about crowd level, service format, or meal style.
Because verified pricing and menu specifics are not available here, the best next step is to confirm current details directly with the restaurant before committing to a plan. That is especially important for anyone comparing Bad Roman with other restaurants in New York City, since the practical decision may depend on current menu, reservation availability, the needs of the table.
Where it fits in a New York City shortlist
Bad Roman belongs on a New York City shortlist when you want an Italian restaurant from chef Nick Gaube with a smart-casual dress code and confirmed lunch and dinner hours. Its verified recognition includes Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #417 in 2025 and Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended in 2026. For a broader city search, use our full New York City restaurants guide; if the meal is part of a larger stay, pair it with our full New York City hotels guide or our full New York City bars guide. For non-restaurant planning, see our full New York City experiences guide and our full New York City wineries guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Bad Roman?
Bar seating or bar dining is not verified here. Bad Roman is an Italian restaurant in New York City, so confirm current seating options directly with the restaurant before planning around a bar meal. For another New York City option, The Leopard at Des Artistes is also worth considering.
Is Bad Roman good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. What is confirmed is that Bad Roman is an Italian restaurant in New York City with lunch and dinner hours: weekdays begin at 11:30 AM for lunch, weekends begin at 11 AM, dinner hours run to 10 PM on Monday and Sunday and to 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. If atmosphere or seating type matters, confirm directly before going.
Does Bad Roman handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodations are not verified here. Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions should check the venue's official channels before booking or visiting. If you are comparing options, Meatball Shop, the and Quality Italian are other New York City restaurants to review directly for current policies.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bad Roman?
That depends on your schedule. Bad Roman has verified lunch and dinner hours daily: Monday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 10 PM; Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 11 PM; Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 11 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 to 10 PM. For another New York City comparison, Barbetta is also worth considering.
How far ahead should I book Bad Roman?
Reservation timing and booking difficulty are not verified here. If your timing matters, check current availability directly with Bad Roman. Patsy's is another New York City option to compare when planning a meal.
Location
3rd floor, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
New York City, United States
Compare Bad Roman
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Roman | New York City | Italian | Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #417 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended (2026) | , |
| Patsy’s | New York City | Italian | , | , |
| Meatball Shop, the | New York City | Italian | , | , |
| The Leopard at Des Artistes | New York City | Italian | , | $$$$ |
| Quality Italian | New York City | Italian | , | , |
| Barbetta | New York City | Italian | , | , |
How Bad Roman New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
If you cannot get the table
Try Quality Italian if the plan is still a high-energy group dinner, or The Leopard at Des Artistes if the night needs a quieter, more formal Italian setting. For a classic New York Italian fallback, Patsy's is the better fit.
How Bad Roman compares with nearby Italian choices
Bad Roman is the better pick when location and room energy matter: Columbus Circle makes it practical for Midtown, Central Park, uptown plans. The Leopard at Des Artistes is the more formal splurge, with a $$$$ signal and a more composed special-occasion feel. Choose The Leopard for a quieter, more traditional dinner; choose Bad Roman when the table wants Italian food with a louder, more social room.
Quality Italian is the closest comparison for a polished, high-energy Italian-adjacent night, especially for groups. Bad Roman has the Columbus Circle advantage, while Quality Italian is the safer cross-shop for a Midtown steakhouse-meets-Italian mood. Patsy's and Barbetta are better if the brief is classic New York Italian rather than a scene-forward room.
Meatball Shop, the is the easiest casual alternative when the night does not need polish. It is the value-leaning choice for a lower-stakes Italian meal, while Bad Roman is the stronger reservation when ambiance and a more dressed-up group dinner matter.
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