Il Violino – Italian
Stepping into Il Violino feels like entering a refined Italian sanctuary where the air is perfumed with the briny scent of sautéed mussels and the comforting aroma of slow-simmered minestrone. The kitchen transforms traditional ingredients into vibrant masterpieces, from the delicate silkiness of beef carpaccio to the classic, refreshing harmony of salty Prosciutto di Parma paired with sun-ripened melon. Each plate arrives as a celebration of timeless Mediterranean flavors, offering a dining experience that is as melodic and carefully composed as the restaurant’s namesake.
180, Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10023 http://ilviolinony.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Antipasto Misto all’Italiana - $25: Selection of Italian cured meats & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto di Parma con Melone - $18: Italian aged prosciutto & melon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beef Carpaccio - $22: Raw fillet of beef, arugula, parmigiano flakes, carpaccio sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Meatballs - $18: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, brown sauce
- Fried Calamari - $20: Fried calamari, marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Marinated Salmon - $19: Cured salmon, asparagus Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Mussels - $24: Steamed P.E.I. mussels, garlic bruschetta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caprese - $18: Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Grilled Vegetables - $20: Grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Soups
- Minestrone - $12: Traditional Italian chunky vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta e Fagioli - $13: Classic Italian bean soup
- Brodetto di Pesce - $27: Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, salmon, light tomato broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Soup of the Day - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Salads
- Mista - $13: Lettuce, tomato, radish, carrot, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Tricolore - $14: Endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino cheese flakes, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spinaci e Caprino - $14: Baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Cesare - $13: Caesar salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Cesare with Chicken or Shrimp - $27: Caesar salad with grilled chicken or shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Indivia - $14: Endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado, parmigiano cheese flakes, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Pasta & Risotto
- Risotto ai Frutti di Mare - $37: Arborio rice, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Risotto Quatro Formaggi - $27: Arborio rice, chef’s mix four cheeses Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Risotto al Tartufo Nero - $34: Arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, black truffles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro - $23: Fresh tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ravioli Alfredo - $28: Spinach & ricotta ravioli, cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Penne alla Vodka - $26: Light vodka, tomato pink sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Primavera - $28: Mixed vegetables, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Gnocchi alla Bolognese - $28: Bolognese ragu
- Bucatini all'Amatriciana - $28: Cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato sauce
- Lasagna alla Bolognese - $29: Homemade lasagna, bolognese ragu Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Orecchiette Broccoli e Salsiccia - $28: Broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu, garlic & oil
- Spaghetti con Polpettine - $29: Meatballs with currants, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Linguine con Cozze e Vongole - $35: Manila clams, P.E.I. mussels, white wine or tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fettuccine con Scampi all’Arrabbiata - $38: Shrimp, porcini mushroom, crushed red pepper, brown truffle butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Linguine ai Frutti di Mare - $37: Mixed seafood Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Petto di Pollo - $34: Breast of chicken in a piccata or marsala sauce, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pollo alla Parmigiana - $36: Chicken parmigiana served with pasta Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Melanzane alla Parmigiana - $28: Eggplant parmigiana served with pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scaloppine di Vitello Marsala - $37: Veal, mushrooms, marsala wine, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Brasato di Agnello - $35: Braised lamb, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Filetto di Manzo - $50: Filet mignon, barolo mushroom sauce, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Salmone - $37: Grilled salmon, Dijon mustard sauce, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Scampi Oreganata - $39: Breaded crumb shrimp, white wine, lemon, garlic, saffron risotto
- Capesante - $39: Sea scallops, spinach, julienne vegetables, caramelized onions, currants, white truffle olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Branzino alla Griglia - $37: Grilled Mediterranean sea bass, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Grilled Asparagus - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Brussel Sprouts with Bacon - $10: Brussel sprouts, Italian cured bacon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Broccoli Rabe - $10: Broccoli rabe & crushed peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Torta al Cioccolato - $14: Flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tiramisu - $12: Espresso soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder
- Crostata di Ricotta - $10: Lemon ricotta cheesecake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Biscotti - $9: Chef’s selection traditional Italian cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Panna Cotta - $10: Homemade chilled ‘cooked cream’ thickened with gelatine and molded Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbetto - $10: Lemon or mango sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Gelato - $10: Chocolate or vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $9: Gelato topped with espresso
- Tartufo - $14: Zabaione cream center, surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts, topped with cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Formaggi - $20: Cheese selection served with crostini, honey black truffles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coffee or Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Single - $5
- Espresso Double - $7
- Hot Chocolate - $7
- Cappuccino - $6
- Caffè e Latte - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caffè d’Amore - $14: Amaretto, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Irish Coffee - $14: Irish whiskey, whipped cream
- Italian Cordials - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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