Reviews for Gaia Italian Cafè Shop in New York, NY
WOWWW i work a few blocks away and finally passed by for lunch? do not walk.. RUNNN to gaia!! Its soooo amazingg I got the pesto... lasagna (The woman working there is soo sweet too) Read more
The best Italian food I have ever eaten. The owner is also very sweet and seems to have a real passion for her business. I will... definitely become a regular here (not a good sign for my waistline but oh well) Read more
Can't glow enough about this place. Not only is it my favorite real Italian food in the city, but it's also some of the... cheapest. Gaia's ingredients are fresh and are wonderfully combined. Vegetarians don't despair: many of the lauded dishes aremeat, but my (vegetarian) girlfriend just texted me to remind me how much she loved the soup. I have been awaiting theirreopening for years, and my life is that much richer now that they're back! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Read more
I was walking by and was lured in by the beautiful energy buzzing from this tiny cafe! If you are in town and craving something... truly special, this is the place for you. The owner is so lovely, the food tastes like home and it is so thoughtfully priced. Iwill be sending all my friends here! Read more
The new location is fantastic! The cheese foccacia meal is the best bargain in the city!! There's also a lot of the old classics... back and as delicious as ever. Gaia's spirit has well established itself in the new location. A definite destination fordowntown dining. Read more
This is the best place I?ve ever been to in New York. Not just best Italian, just simply the best place period.
Gaia?s good is the absolute best for so many reasons. Firstly, the taste just doesn?t compare her food is OUTSTANDING!... Secondly, the pricing is set low to be accessible for all. (Don?t go thinking this is cheap Italian. So much love is poured intoevery dish!) Thirdly, Gaia is focused on building a sustainable business that?s good for the environment. From compostable &recyclable packaging to lots of vegetarian options, she?s thought it through! For an amazing Italian meal with love pouredthrough every dish like your Nona used to make, go to Gaia. You won?t be disappointed! Read more
What?s unique about top notch Italian food is the simplicity of it and the quality of the ingredients. This place knows how to... do just that. I?ve visited them both at their pre-pandemic location and their newer downsized post-pandemic spot and it?s alwaysthe same thing : elated smile, random words in Italian that I can never understand, excitement that you?re there to dine (likefamily!), and the most flavorful food around. I simply cannot ask more of a restaurant. The business owner has put her heart andsoul into this place and you can feel that warmth walking in. I have dreams of the day that she can bring back the bresaolacarpaccio and antipasto salad. Her downsized place doesn?t allow for a full menu but I have daydreams of those two dishes. Theircurrent menu has salads, pastas, soups, and paninis - all superb. This is my favorite restaurant that I always go out of my wayfor in NYC. Take my word for it, a must visit! Read more