Maria Pia - New York

Showed up and the place was empty at 5:30 on a Saturday night. Why? Lost alcoholic beverage licence or something. Not even allowing to BYOB! Rude of them not to tell people in advance.

Really excellent food and service. Our meal was perfection. Amazing pureed bean soup, followed by wonderfully grilled salmon over tasty vegetables, and a sorbet for desert. Delicious decaf coffee as well. Highly recommend. Also, VERY convenient to Broadway shows in the upper West 40s and lower 50s. Off the beaten path and worth crossing 8th Avenue to find!!!

THEY DO NOT HAVE A LIQUOR LICENSE, FOR SOME REASON.

4 of us had a reservation made on line a couple of weeks earlier. Upon entrance, we were told that no liquor of any kind could be sold since the restaurant had no license. Later, found out that the restaurant is under new management, applying for such license. No advance advisement was told to me via email or phone. Italian food without wine????? 3 out of 4 of us liked the food. Recommend verifying liquor license ahead.

Purchased a special Valentine's Day voucher from Pulsd that included two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts and a bottle of Prosecco. Reservation made through Open Table. Arrived Valentine's night and was told the offer had been cancelled. In addition the restaurant lost their liquor license. The voucher was not honored so I had to shell out additional money for dinner. So suffice to say it was not an enjoyable evening. The saving grace was that the food was good. Although I had been to Maria Pia before it will be a long time before I consider patronizing them.