Dominick's

Great low key experience, tasty pasta at a good price. Can’t ask much more than that! Just be aware it’s communal seating and cash only.

Can’t say enough about this charming old school Italian bistro perfect for family dining. I picked this place because the review I read said “it’s more like a neighborhood food hall. Long tables & the waiters verbally provide the menu.” This is my style. I wasn’t disappointed. Easy to get a table for one and I was pampered and showered with love & attention from the busboy, waiter, bartender and owner. The food was quick and AMAZING! Authentic and fresh. The bread was delicious and with the evoo , chef’s kisses. House wine was great & I got out of there for a mere $45. Cash only.

July 2023:
Enjoyed a delicious dinner. My friend has been going here for years and shared one of his favorite restaurants with us.

We started with a cold anti pasta plate. Really a tasty dish with meat, cheese, olives 🫒, lettuce. Paired very nicely with bread 🍞. By the way, the bread 🍞 was tasty 😋.

Then we had broccoli rabe with sausage and linguine. This was a tasty pasta with lots of garlic.

Then we had a seafood stew with a side of pasta and red sauce. Lots of seafood: tile fish, calamari, lobster, shrimp, mussels. Muy delicioso.

Then we had the chicken scarpariello. This chicken was super delicious! I wish I could make this at home. Wonderful blend of spiciness and acidicness. Like the poppadew peppers!

We really had a great dinner. Looking forward to coming back again for more delicious food!

Iconic location on Arthur avenue. Love this place. Amazing food; best Italian in the Bronx. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great eclectic atmosphere.

This place is an institution of higher dinning. No menus, just talk to the man, tell what you like, and ba- da-bing, there it is. My favorite is the veal roast with hot peppers. Just so you know, the men's room, that 2 stories up.

Wonderful family style Italian restaurant. I had the Veal Francese which was exquisite. We also ordered good old fashioned linguine with meatballs, house salad, and stuffed clams. All simply divine. Service was friendly and attentive. Only disappointment was that they ran out of chicken parm and linguine with clam sauce. Otherwise, a delightful meal. Cash only.

This is the family-style NYC dining experience that you dream about. Visiting Dominick’s is honestly like being with your family. They really get you. Their servers, like the dishes they serve, have been a constant over decades. I’ve truly never seen this level of longevity anywhere else in the restaurant industry.

The dishes and service impress every visit.

The vibe isn’t pretentious at all which is refreshing. Wear what you’re comfortable in and prepare yourself to feast. It’s worth it to hit the ATM hard in advance.

Hands down the best food around. They’ll never ever let you down.

Oh and for parking, there’s a nearby lot that’s $2.25 an hour. Super affordable and you can pay via ParkMobile (lot 223527). Finding a spot has never been a challenge.

Amazing food at an amazing establishment. I recently celebrated a birthday here and we had about 20 people attend. The restaurant was great, they put us on the 2nd floor away from everyone else and closed us off to the rest of the patrons for privacy. The food was amazing, hands down 5 stars across the board for food and service. The owner Charlie is a great guy for trying to get the people back to some form of normalcy by getting people to eat inside the restaurant versus outside. 👍🇮🇹

Best Chicken Parm I've had on Arthur Ave and I've eaten at all the main restaurants on the strip. Staff was very quick and polite. The pricing was also reasonable. Will most definitely return.

If I was on death row I’d come here for my last meal. The eggplant rollatini was so good. We also had cavatelli with meat sauce. I would eat it everyday if I could. The service was incredible and I loved the family style seating, everybody was so fun and friendly. Eating here feels like stepping into a movie and playing an extra. You are not the main character here. It’s so much fun.

The guy at the front door is super friendly, and that makes the place 5☆. Bread is awesome. Food is average. The atmosphere is a bit loud, but you might be lucky to get a quiet spot if it's not too busy. CASH ONLY.

Delicious Classic Italian Food! Loved every course! No Menu, the waiter tells you what food they have available! Go early, they are always busy and might run out of some dishes!

Top Notch baked clams and linguini Alla Gianni. Old school Italian atmosphere with great food.

A gem in the famed Arthur Avenue (Bronx’s Little Italy), the Italian fare at Dominick’s is authentic. We always go with the antipasti for starters, a heaping serving of salad, assorted meats, cheese, olives, tomatoes. Then we go for our favorite pasta with either shrimp or clams in white sauce. And of course the roast pork chops with cabbage. You will always take some food home and they still taste good even after several heatings. Note: this is a cash only, no menu restaurant. Ask your server and for sure you will not go wrong with any of the options given.

Been here many times. The best in the Arthur Ave area! If your looking for a quiet romantic table for two keep looking. If you want the best tasting food with great service this is your place!

You sit at long tables and other will either be seated next to you or nearby. However, the food is off the charts. Stuffed peppers the size of softballs and delicious!!!!

Highly recommend!

In a traditional Italian-American neighborhood (called Arthur Avenue) near Fordham University and The Bronx Zoo in The Bronx, NY, is an old school Italian restaurant that serves from a menu that is only proudly recited by the waiters, often with delightfully wry Bronx humor. There will be an array of chef's choices offered as specials -- but of course if you have a favorite meal, you can always ask. The wine is served in unpretentious little wine glasses and you or your group may be seated on one of two floors at long tables. On busy days, the din of multi-generational groups (it's kid noises friendly), tourists and neighbors lends it a sparky, lively, cafe atmosphere where everyone seems to have a smile for the groups at the next tables. If you prefer a quieter or romantic outing, try to stop by on a weekday or when weather is colder. (Over 30 years, I have occasionally seen lines running out the door and up the block on weekends, since many urban insiders know it's well worth it. ) Three of us spent $150 for everything (wine) but dessert. We ordered appetizers to chow on with the bread that's brought to the table and a simple leafy green salad. Entrees included perfectly tender calimari in a marinara, plump meatballs and fresh linguine and a somewhat complex bolognese sauce on pasta -- and all in generous portions. (Be sure to bring cash).
After dinner at Dominick's, you'll want to stop by Gino's Bakery to stock up on everything from sesame almond biscotti to layered pastries that are inscribed in frosting on the top -- 'Chaz'. This is one of the pastries that has been a favorite of Gino's most famous (almost most famous?) customers, Chaz Palmieri, and several are often reserved for his visit later in the afternoon. We ran into Mr. Palmieri, screenwriter (A Bronx Tale) and actor, at the dizzyingly abundant green market across the street. We didn't want to bother him, but snapped a quick photo.

Every visit to Arthur Avenue is an adventure of a new kind (we often get fresh pasta or a crusty fresh-baked bread, mascarpone and fennel -- or we'll pick out gifts that might include imported Italian sausages, prosciutto and cheeses.) This is a daytrip that still offers an authentic New York neighborhood experience that will make your heart sing. Oh, street parking, as you might guess, is in demand but we have always found a spot so far, some days closer than others. Be sure to bring cash.

The best Italian restaurant in the United States. Cash only. Tell the waiter you want to order "old school" and ask him what you should have. Just let him bring you food. Dont complicate it with a menu. Relax and eat as though this is what life is supposed to feel like. Family style. Respect.

Bad timing after a Fordham Football game on a Saturday at 5, so the crowds were long. Now even though we were seated fairly quickly, the always popularity of the neighborhood staple made for a small dining room entranceway packed with hungry people behind us desperately waiting for a table. So you have to be in and out. No loitering. The reality and I guess the downside of brisk business? The place, next door to my apartment at the time 35 years ago or so, where as a college student in late 80s I ate side by side AND drank a lot with one Walter Cronkite and his Mrs. What a memory! Days of the bench style tables and no menus in the restaurant. Btw sorry to bury the lede. Food always outstanding of course!

Good family dining. Was quiet. Went during the week. Service was good. Attentive group. Good dining experience.

This is a great family style Italian restaurant. Nothing fancy or flashy here. Just delicious home style meals bursting with flavour. We loved our meal. It didn't hurt that the servings were huge and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend this place.