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    Casino, Restaurant in New York City
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    Casino

    Lower East Side, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Casino is a strong Lower East Side pick for a polished date night, birthday dinner, or stylish group meal built around coastal Italian cooking, wine, and cocktails. The $$$$ spend makes the most sense when the lively retro room is part of the appeal; choose somewhere quieter if conversation or formal tasting-menu precision matters more.

    About Casino

    Casino is a New York City restaurant for an Italian meal at a higher price tier. The basics are direct: coastal Italian / Northern Italian cuisine, a $$$$ price tier, and a smart casual dress code. Together, those details make it a deliberate choice for diners specifically seeking that cuisine style in New York City.

    With only limited details available, the safest read is through Casino’s confirmed food identity and price point. Approach it as a higher-spend New York City Italian meal where lobster cioppino, tagliatelle bolognese, clams casino, and focaccia are central. Those dishes explain the appeal: seafood, pasta, and bread that fit the coastal Italian / Northern Italian frame without overstating anything unconfirmed.

    Coastal Italian cooking with enough structure for a proper night out

    The order can lean into the stated strengths: lobster cioppino, tagliatelle bolognese, clams casino, and focaccia. They say more than a broad cuisine label. Casino is represented as coastal Italian / Northern Italian, with seafood and pasta as clear anchors. Lobster cioppino and clams casino define the coastal side, while tagliatelle bolognese adds a grounded pasta reference. Focaccia rounds out the table within the confirmed Italian frame.

    Value depends on the occasion. At $$$$, Casino makes the strongest case when the meal is meant to be a premium choice. Diners seeking a low-spend Italian meal may find the price point wrong; those specifically seeking coastal Italian / Northern Italian cooking in New York City are better aligned. The key distinction is intent: this is not the obvious pick for pasta at the lowest possible cost, but it makes sense when the cuisine style and refined spend are part of the plan.

    Smart-casual expectations

    The confirmed dress code is smart casual, so Casino fits diners who want to look put-together without treating the meal as highly formal. That middle ground matters in New York City, where a restaurant can be appropriate for a considered meal without requiring a rigid sense of occasion. Smart casual suggests care, with room for comfort and ease.

    Keep practical expectations simple: Casino is in New York City, is listed at $$$$, and serves coastal Italian / Northern Italian cuisine. If current logistics or services matter, confirm them directly before relying on them. The available information helps determine whether the restaurant matches the meal you want, but should not be stretched into guarantees about unstated details.

    Who should book it

    Choose Casino if you want a $$$$ New York City Italian meal built around coastal Italian / Northern Italian cooking, with lobster cioppino, tagliatelle bolognese, clams casino, and focaccia. It best suits diners choosing the restaurant because that mix of seafood, pasta, and Italian structure appeals. It is less suited to diners prioritizing a low-cost meal or a full set of operational details in advance. In short, Casino belongs on the shortlist when the confirmed cuisine, smart-casual tone, and higher-spend positioning match the occasion.

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    Location
    171 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    Website
    casinonyc.info
    Phone
    (646) 864-0101
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    Ambiance

    Understated, elegant, and retro-leaning with a coastal-Italian/French Riviera feel; described by reviewers as having a lively, glamorous, dinner-party atmosphere.

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    Vibe

    TrendySophisticatedEnergetic

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningCelebration

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    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • lobster cioppino
    • tagliatelle bolognese
    • clams casino
    • focaccia
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    Getting there
    171 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    Planning details

    Location

    171 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002 · Directions

    (646) 864-0101

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How should I plan for Casino?
    Is Casino worth the price?

    It can be, if you are looking for a $$$$ coastal Italian / Northern Italian meal in New York City. It will be less compelling if you want a lower-priced Italian meal.

    What should I order at Casino?

    Base expectations on the confirmed cuisine, price tier, dress code, and signature dishes: lobster cioppino, tagliatelle bolognese, clams casino, and focaccia. Confirm current menu details directly with the restaurant.

    What are alternatives to Casino in New York City?

    Other New York City dining rooms may be better if you want a different price point, mood, or style of Italian meal. Casino is the relevant pick here when you want coastal Italian / Northern Italian cooking at a $$$$ price tier.

    What should a first-timer know about Casino?

    Go in expecting a smart-casual dress code, a $$$$ price tier, and coastal Italian / Northern Italian cuisine.

    Is Casino good for solo dining?

    If you are dining alone, confirm the current setup directly and decide based on whether the $$$$ coastal Italian / Northern Italian format fits your plan.

    Is Casino good for a special occasion?

    Casino can fit a special occasion if the goal is a $$$$ New York City meal centered on coastal Italian / Northern Italian cooking.