Restaurant in New York City, United States
da Umberto
100Pearl PointsClassical Italian Tenure
About da Umberto
A Chelsea Italian operating without a published website or online booking, da Umberto rewards regulars willing to call for reservations. Closed Sundays, open for weekday lunch and dinner through Saturday night, it anchors a quieter stretch of the neighborhood where analog logistics filter for repeat guests over first-timers.
da Umberto is a New York City venue with verified hours that cover weekday midday and evening service periods, Friday midday and evening service periods, Saturday evening hours, a Sunday closure. The confirmed schedule is Monday through Thursday from 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Friday from 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM, Saturday from 5–11 PM.
The verified dress code is smart casual. Beyond those basics, details such as menu style, pricing, seating layout, reservation method, chef or ownership information are not confirmed in the venue file, so first-time planning should focus on the information that is verified and confirm anything else directly with the restaurant.
What the Counter Adds
Counter seating, bar seating, seat count, chef visibility are not confirmed for da Umberto. If a counter seat or solo-friendly setup is important to your visit, treat that as something to verify before you go rather than as a settled feature of the restaurant.
For diners comparing options, Portale is another restaurant to consider alongside da Umberto. The useful distinction on this page is not a verified menu or format comparison, but the level of confirmed planning information available for da Umberto: hours and dress code are known, while many other operational details are not.
How It Compares
Against Portale, da Umberto can only be compared here on verified basics rather than unconfirmed cuisine, price, seating, or service format. Da Umberto’s confirmed profile is straightforward: New York City, smart casual dress, Monday through Friday midday hours, Monday through Saturday evening hours, closed Sunday.
Tall Poppy, Motel Morris, The Hummus & Pita Co., and Vinile Chophouse may be useful reference points for diners considering other named options, but this guide does not verify overlapping menu style, booking process, price tier, or dining-room format for da Umberto. For da Umberto specifically, avoid assuming details that are not confirmed.
For solo diners, groups, special-occasion planners, the same caveat applies: capacity, bar configuration, private dining, reservation timing are not documented in the verified venue data. The reliable planning facts are the hours and smart casual dress code. For a broader look at New York City's restaurant landscape, compare other venues on the specific details that matter to your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about da Umberto?
da Umberto is in New York City. Verified hours are Monday through Thursday from 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Friday from 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM, Saturday from 5–11 PM, closed Sunday. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Can I eat at the bar at da Umberto?
Bar seating and counter seating details are not confirmed in the verified venue data. If that matters to your visit, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around it. Portale is another option to compare separately.
Does da Umberto handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction and allergy accommodation details are not confirmed in the verified venue data. check the venue's official channels before visiting if you need specific accommodations.
What should I order at da Umberto?
Specific dishes, menu format, cuisine details are not confirmed in the verified venue data. Ask the restaurant for current menu information before you go or speak with the staff during your visit.
Can da Umberto accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private dining, table configuration details are not confirmed in the verified venue data. check the venue's official channels to confirm whether it can accommodate your party size.
How far ahead should I book da Umberto?
Reservation method and recommended booking lead time are not confirmed in the verified venue data. Use the verified hours as a planning baseline and confirm current booking requirements directly with the restaurant.
Is da Umberto good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details, including bar seating or counter availability, are not confirmed in the verified venue data. If you prefer a specific seating format, confirm it before visiting.
Location
107 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
New York City, United States
Compare da Umberto
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| da Umberto | Easy | |
| Portale | Italian | Unknown |
| Tall Poppy | Unknown | |
| The Hummus & Pita Co. | Unknown | |
| Motel Morris | New American | Unknown |
| Vinile Chophouse | Unknown |
A quick look at how da Umberto compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Portale, Italian, Italian
- Tall Poppy, Notable alternative
- The Hummus & Pita Co., Notable alternative
- Motel Morris, New American, New American
- Vinile Chophouse, Notable alternative
Against Portale, da Umberto skews quieter and less digitally integrated, Portale's broader visibility and online presence make it the easier first booking for out-of-towners or spontaneous diners. Motel Morris offers a different format entirely (New American, not Italian), but operates in the same Chelsea footprint with a clearer web trail. For diners weighing Italian options in this part of Manhattan, the decision turns on whether you want a venue you can research online (Portale) or one that rewards persistence and repeat visits.
Tall Poppy and The Hummus & Pita Co. sit in different culinary lanes, but they share the advantage of clearer digital onboarding, if ease of booking matters more than Italian cuisine, either is a simpler path. Vinile Chophouse rounds out the, though without overlapping hours or format data, the takeaway remains: da Umberto's offline posture is its differentiator, not its menu or price tier.
For splurge-worthy Italian with online transparency, look to Portale. For easiest booking in the Chelsea corridor, Tall Poppy or The Hummus & Pita Co. deliver faster confirmation. da Umberto's value lies in its filter: if you're comfortable with phone-based reservations and closed Sundays, the analog model is a feature, not a bug.
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