Dante NYC
Italian restaurant · 79-81 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 2,785 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 70 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations.
Review anatomy
Reviews examined
999
Flagged
70
7% of examined
Flagged avg rating
4.6★
place average 4.5★
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| May ’23 | 17 | 6 |
| Jun ’23 | 56 | 4 |
| Jul ’23 | 27 | 1 |
| Aug ’23 | 36 | 3 |
| Sep ’23 | 28 | 4 |
| Oct ’23 | 34 | 1 |
| Nov ’23 | 29 | 1 |
| Dec ’23 | 25 | 3 |
| Jan ’24 | 27 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar ’24 | 32 | 3 |
| Apr ’24 | 37 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 26 | 2 |
| Jun ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 25 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 18 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 25 | 1 |
| Oct ’24 | 21 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 23 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 23 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 22 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 21 | 6 |
| Mar ’25 | 21 | 4 |
| Apr ’25 | 29 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 29 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 30 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 24 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 27 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 36 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 29 | 0 |
| Nov ’25 | 13 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 31 | 3 |
| Jan ’26 | 15 | 4 |
| Feb ’26 | 11 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 23 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 30 | 3 |
| May ’26 | 31 | 2 |
| Jun ’26 | 16 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 11 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 3 five-star reviews on 2023-05-29 vs avg 0.4/day; 3 five-star reviews on 2023-06-02 vs avg 0.6/day; 3 five-star reviews on 2025-02-18 vs avg 0.6/day; 4 five-star reviews on 2025-03-13 vs avg 0.7/day weight 1
- low activity account 48 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 9 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 3 reviews, near-identical wording
Best cocktails In the city without a doubt!
- Andrey Pimenov ★★★★★ 2023-05-26 suspicion 56
- Kelly J. ★★★★★ 2023-07-30 suspicion 56
- Ben ★★★★★ 2025-02-15 suspicion 54
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
The best Tiramisu in the city!
- Kristina ★★★★★ 2024-08-08 suspicion 60
- Ak47 ★★★★★ 2025-06-23 suspicion 60
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
I visited this spot for brunch and enjoyed the live music, which was fantastic! The menu options, however, were somewhat average. Am I the only one missing physical menus these days? The service stood out for being both friendly and attentive. While the food was decent, the mussels didn't seem as fr...
- Sean Honner ★★★★★ 2025-02-13 suspicion 59
- Sheila Noye ★★★★★ 2025-02-13 suspicion 59
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
I would give zero stars if I could. This place has the rudest staff ever. I will never go there again and neither should you.
- Gülin Göksu Başaran ★ 2023-09-08 suspicion 77
- Ys L ★ 2023-09-11 suspicion 77
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 61 remaining flagged reviews.
Gary Spring
6 reviews
★★★★★
2025-03-13
Loved the food, service was amazing, and atmosphere was out of this world. My sister and I were short on time, but decided to stop by Dante’s before we left the city. Unfortunately we needed a reservation, but they still accommodated us for a quick bite and a drink. 10/10!
Kaleb N
14 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-03-13
Pedro Osorio
39 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-03-13
I enjoyed a unique experience at Dante restaurant. Its cozy atmosphere makes it feel more like a chic bar than a traditional restaurant. The cocktails are fascinating, and both the tiramisu and affogato were truly delicious, reminding me of flavors I haven't tried in a long time time. However, I mus...
Mike Furino
34 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-03-13
The vibe, service and the drinks here are outstanding! Food was good. Definitely an institution that keeps with the times
Anna
44 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-18
I’m obsessed with Dante! It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed yet exceptional lunch, whether with my best friend or boyfriend. The food is the definition of Italian soul food—rich, flavorful, and consistently amazing. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between cozy and lively, making ev...
Conor Burdette
27 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-18
Wow. I found out about Dante in 2018/2019 as they began to win global awards and wanted to go ever since. Living in Brisbane, this was going to take some time to achieve. But with my wedding in 2024 we had a chance to head to NYC for our honeymoon and we got a booking at Dante. They say you should...
Dila Özer
25 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-18
Excellent service best espresso martinis
L0KiS_
12 reviews
★★★★★
2023-06-02
Nice place, excellent service, delicious cocktails and food
Ryan Lewendon
168 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-06-02
Great service and attentive staff; refused to let too many people squeeze into the table next to us, which we really appreciated.
Kerry-Ann King
80 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-06-02
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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