The service at Modern is horrible. Â It took the waiter over 30 minutes to take our order and when he brought our food it came out wrong. Â We ordered rice balls, he forgot the rice balls. Â We ordered a chicken dish, he brought a fish dish. Â Then on top of it, the waiter is doing double duty filling glasses with water, isn't that the busboys job? Â
The fish dish tasted like it came out of a box. Â
The decor is the only thing good about this place. Â
Find another place to dine, Modern is not worth it.
Absolutely amazing experience here! The girls and I went to modern a few months ago for dinner and everything was delicious.The chicken scarp was good, too spicy for me but my friends enjoyed it. I had the special which was a mushroom ravioli and I was blown away!! Great experience I can't wait to return.
Review Source:LOVE LOVE LOVE. I loved it when it was at their prior location and  I went for a late dinner with my girl friends at their new location and it did not fail to satisfy me. I would drive by on many occasions and it would always be packed, especially weekends, so we decided to go on a Wednesday and it worked out. We got seated in the booths by the bar, our waiter was very attentive, food was delicious and in med-large portions, drinks were good as well. I will definitely will be going back! Love Modern!
Review Source:The staff was awful I waited 45 minutes after my desert to get the check and not only that but I found 2 hairs!!!! When I told the waiter he asked me where and I showed him and he said ok? What do you want me to do? And I said take it away....it was just bad. Sure enough I won't be going back there and telling everyone else not to
Review Source:Ever since I moved to the area, Modern has always been a favorite. This new location is one of the best things to have happened to New Rochelle in a while! The restaurant is big, with high vaulted ceilings but they have managed to retain an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. The whole place has a classy, upscale vibe that it totally unpretentious. The food has always been top notch and that remains the case since the move. The bolognese has always been my go-to dish, I can never order it elsewhere because it can never compare to Modern's. I can also highly recommend the Sandra Special pizza, but I can promise you will not be disappointed with anything you order here. Also, the valet parking definitely makes life easier!!
Review Source:We needed a place to eat for 21 people and fast after my daughter's graduation. They were willing and set up a room with 3 tables so the young ones( under 28) could sit together and the other tables were for the older adults so they could talk easily.
The service was great and it was easy to park.
Will go again when visiting New Rochelle.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time. The interior is exquisite and defiant, it not only captures a contemporary glow but ignites a welcoming atmosphere. Its Manhattan look is impressive and unbelievable, one of very few in Westchester. The food is out of this world, there is never a time I am not beyond satisfied, my mouth is watering thinking about it! The service is outstanding and completely attentive to all of your needs. The staff here has diligence and perseverance that many places lack.
Not only delicious food but a fantastic and exhilarating night life. The bar is long and spacious, definitely one of the best I've ever seen. The bar service, as well, is also incredible and extremely compliant to all of your wishes. I love Modern Restaurant and Lounge! A+++ in my book!
Brought some friends from DC to this place and were blown away by the food and service. Modern Lounge is long over due in New Rochelle, whose night scene died in the early 90's. Chic upscale decor and generous portions combined with high quality and freshness. Easily the best Italian restaurant in New Rochelle, combined with a hip lounge vibe, saved us a trip into Manhattan.
The calamari fra diavolo was like homemade, the penne al dente.....I posted the pic. My friend had the penne with broccoli rabe, seasoned generously with roasted garlic. The veal parmigiana portion was enough for three! The prices were reasonable for the portion, and Modern is generous on the protein part of the meal, leaving the side pasta as just that; a side. You won't pay $25 to eat five cups of pasta with two oz meat like most places.
The dessert list was extensive and impressive. Everything was homemade and fresh. The red velvet cake was as good as mine! Our friends had the cannoli, strawberry shortcake, and a large bowl of ice cream. Everything was delicious, except the cappuccino. But you can't have it all.
The restaurant is in an industrial part of town with no parking, so the prompt and courteous valet service was a huge plus. This will be our new spot for nights when Manhattan just feels too far.
UPDATE 6/28/13: Brought hubby here for lunch to cheer him up after surgery. Food and service were excellent. Our server, Maggie Sanchez, was warm and friendly. Note to the owner: Please don't change a thing. Portions, quality, service, and ambiance are all on point.
The amazing service at this place is what gives it a 5! We sat at the bar for dinner and got some drinks. The bar staff and manager were so attentive and provided us with exceptional service. They were so accommodating with our meal choices and they came out delicious. The antipasto app was delicious. Friendly and fun atmosphere for Friday night
Review Source:A cool beans kind of place. Very trendy decor in a roomy space. I would imagine that it's perfect for a date.
The pizza is your standard thin-crust, pretty tasty, I liked their sausage.
But other than that, nothing about it stands out, at least not during lunch. Maybe I'll try in the evening?
Went to modern for a date night. It was great from start to finish. The entire staff was so friendly from hostess to waiter to busser to manager. Everyone was nice and accommodating. Pizza was the best I've had in New Rochelle. Pasta was delicious. The stuffed artichoke appetizer special tasted just like my grandma used to make. We got a free order of zeppoles for dessert for checking in on Yelp and no surprise ... They were delicious. Love this place.
Review Source:Ate at the old location for years...and it was...how do I put it..."OLD." Â The new location is awesome and is one of the nicest spaces in NewRo for sure. Â Just like the old location, parking is a DISASTER as there is no where to park. Â Love the lounge and the big airy dining room...which is now always packed. Â Wine list is WAY TOO SMALL and they should...for their quality...have much better wines and a bigger selection.
Def worth a visit
My family of 4 which includes 2 kids 5 and 7, went to Modern Pizza for dinner tonight. Â We had a 30 minute wait which almost made us leave, but, the manager offered us a comfy seating area for us to wait, brought us apps for us to eat while we waited, we had a drink and before we knew it our table was ready. The space is beautiful, Â our waiter was great, the food was great, the owner Anthony came to say hello and make sure we were happy (we were!)...it was a fun night out with the kids, we will def go back (maybe without them next time).
Review Source:Came here with some of my friends for a Girls Night Out. Every other month, we find a restaurant that will offer us a pre fixe menu for a few hours. For  $25, we got 2 hours worth of wine (red and white) and appetizers (including very generous portions of fried calamari, bruschetta, and four different types of pizzas). The food was delicious, and we got our own private room with plush chairs to sit in and TV.
The restaurant is large and spacious, with an impressive menu and extensive bar. I plan to return, whether with a large group (which they could definitely accommodate) or for a romantic, intimate dinner with the hubs. Modern somehow works for both situations.
The food here is very good. The service is very good. But I am a bar person. The bar atmosphere is great. But, they REALLY missed the mark on the bar itself. Corners were cut with the cheap "faux wood" formica. It always looks dirty with streaks from dirty bar towels and the smell of cleaning solution in the air. I would also prefer a bar napkin with my glass of wine versus the free Heiniken coasters by the hundreds. A real wooden or brass bar would have made a world of difference to this patron. A very low mark for an otherwise great place.
Review Source:I would argue this is the best restaurant in New Rochelle. The atmosphere is awesome right when you walk in. To the left there is a lounge a great spot for a pre dinner drink. I found the staff incredibly nice and the food was amazing.
The seafood pasta is HUGE. It is the perfect blend of flavors.
This place will be a New Rochelle cornerstone for a long time.
Cheers to the management... you guys are spot on for what New Roc needs.
First time going to the new Modern Restaurant. For me and my husband it was worth the drive from the upper west side just to sit down and enjoy a wonderful meal with our family. Waiters and Waitresses where excellent and very professional and friendly. We can't believe the price you pay for the size of the portions you recieve, My husband has never had a piece of Veal that large, Everything tasted great. The place looked amazing. Everything was clean and brand new and fresh. We have been to many restaurants on the upper west side from 96th and Columbus Ave all the way down to 82nd and by far this has nicer staff, better food, better pricing and all around better atmosphere. Can't wait to come back again and try something different.
Review Source:Checked the new location for lunch and really liked the decor and what they have done with the space. Â I do miss their old location with the bricks and the walls being filled with history, but this new location is more Modern and the extended bar/lounge is a great space. Â The downside is the new location also has limited parking, but at least there is a municipal lot across the street, which I recommend over parking on the street. Â FYI, the parking lot for Modern Hardware is not for Modern Pizza.
As for the food, my family got a whole pie with half primavera and half Hawaiian. Â Both sides were great and one why I still feel that Modern is probably one of the better pizza places in New Rochelle. Â
I also ordered a veal parmigiana and noticed the veal had a sharp gamey taste. Â I ate half of it and shared it with my family who all came to the same conclusion that the meat was definitely not good, so I sent the other half back and got it replaced with half meatball sub which was ok. Â I should have just stuck with the pizza at that point.
Despite this, I still plan on going back again to check out the bar and hope to enjoy a few more meals there and will update this review.
The food is the same as it was on Russell Ave. Â Service 100 times worse. Â These servers and bartenders need an education. Â You upgraded the place, it does look beautiful but it stops there. Â Sat at the bar for over 5 minutes with 3 bartenders on and no one came over to us. Â Finally my husband gets one of the bartenders eye by waving his hand and he tells us "just a minute" - really - we left.
Other friends have gone and say the food is good, but the service is horrible. Â One group was there over 2 3/4 hours to have their dinner.
UPDATE:
Awesome!! I am UPGRADING this restaurant to 4 stars from 3 stars because after trying the food again at the new location everything on their menu other than pizza was greatly improved and absolutely delicious!!!!! Meatballs, Penne a la Vodka, red wine steak were all excellent! Their new location on Huguenot is a giant leap forward. I came in for a dinner a few days after opening and the atmosphere is EXACTLY WHAT DOWNTOWN NEW ROCHELLE NEEDED!...a  cool spot to bring friends/family visiting to with a great atmosphere, great bar, and great food. Also, my number one pick in New Rochelle for a date before a movie at Regal Cinemas. Now, if only they could make a better pizza with fluffier/thinner crust, less greasy cheese, and fresher tomato sauce I would easily give this place a 5 stars.
Postives:
-Excellent food (other than pizza)
-Great Service (Owner is very personable)
-Great Atmosphere (feels like the city, great bar, good seating, nice decor, large space)
-Great Wines
-Great Date Spot
-Great Location
Negatives:
-Pizza could still use massive overhaul (read old review) - but I will update as soon as I see that they changed their pizza for the better.
Went to Modern for their New Year's Eve party and had a great time. Â I know Modern has been a fixture in New Rochelle, and many of their faithful seem uneasy by their move to Huguenot Street, but I must say the food and drink are better than ever. Â Their new space rivals any Manhattan restaurant, and the bar area is stunning. Â I was even impressed by the pizza, which I have had delivered many times from their old location. Â The crust and cheese were cooked perfectly, something you only see in the city.
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