Arturo's has been on my radar for two reasons: they've been in business since 1982 -- a lot to be said for longevity! -- AND the restaurant is right down the block from my apartment. We were able to snag last minute reservations Saturday night. They have two dining rooms; upstairs (the lively main room) or down a level which is where we were seated. Not as busy, not as loud. Perfect! Arturo's is old-school Italian. Dinner was unhurried and lovely. Owner Joe Napolitano -- Arturo was his dad -- and Mrs. Napolitano are hands on, ensuring their patrons are well taken care of. My husband, daughter and I shared two Caesar salads, pre-apportioned in the kitchen. Delicious dressing, croutons that tasted homemade -- a great start. This is in addition to the warm bread and a plate of olives, celery and carrots brought gratis to the table. Entrees come with a choice of pasta. (I like this so much better than Italian restaurants in Philadelphia with the standard side of mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes?! How is that Italian?!) Our entrees were very good: chicken marsala, rollatini marsala & funghi (stuffed with cheese and prosciutto) and veal Francese. Wine prices -- perhaps because of trump's tariffs -- are noticeably higher than the menu I looked at from a couple of years ago. With a number of choices, we went with a $50 bottle of cab. Though stuffed, we found room to share two desserts. While I generally prefer Italian cheesecake, theirs was not as good as expected, but their chocolate mousse cake was! Our server brought a little plate of Italian cookies to the table PLUS -- after-dinner aperitifs on the house. Add Arturo's to the list of UES Italian restaurants you might want to try. I think you'll be pleased. read more

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This was a great dining experience. Ambiance: the restaurant is big but still gives off the cozy vibe. They have an upstairs and downstairs area for seating. I personally like the upstairs because it's darker and has more of an intimate vibe. The downstairs area is well lit and creates a more friendly/big group vibe. Drinks: They have a full bar and can make most cocktails. They also have a great wine selection that is fairly reasonably priced. Food: When you sit down they give you fresh celery, carrot sticks, and olives. It's a great starter. After you order they give you freshly baked, hot bread. It was so good and their olive oil was the perfect compliment. As vegetarians, the pasta option didn't appeal to us exactly and the restaurant was very accommodating. They made us our own versions and we very much appreciated that. The pasta sauce tasted super fresh. I think the last time I had such fresh pasta sauce was in Italy. Pasta was cooked perfectly. The seasoning was on point - it didn't taste bland or over seasoned. They gave us delicious Italian cookies for dessert. read more

Arturo's - Mushroom pasta with marinara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Sat at the bar and ordered the special - vodka sauce chicken parmesan. This was delicious and big enough to serve 2 people. Also ordered the fried zucchini which came out smoking hot just how I like it. The red sauce that came with it for dipping so good. Met the owners who were so sweet. A definite neighborhood gem and must try. read more

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Went back to Arturo's to give it another try, and food came out piping hot! Only downside was that I was starving and we ended up waiting about 20 mins for our meals. Nonetheless the food was delicious. We had the lasagna, and the veal parm with a side of broccoli rabe. Overall it was a delicious meal! read more

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Delivery during a cold Holiday week is always appreciated. Quick delivery and very tasty. We ordered a Sausage Pie and a cheese Pie. Both were tasty and hot . No complaints only compliments. read more

I've lived in Yorkville for a generation but for some reason never went to this restaurant until this past Saturday night. I can't believe what I've missed! I'll now be a regular! Service and food were both top notch! Greg Hefner read more

I've lived in the area a long time and came here for the first time this evening. Arturo's is a family restaurant - elbows on the table, kind and attentive staff, and portions that leave you full. I dined her with three friends, two of whom are regulars here. We were greeted like family and treated to an order fried calamari, caprese salad, and a special gnocchi dish. The standout was the fried calamari - lightly breaded and tender squid. The house red sauce is very well seasoned. For dinner, we got two chicken parm's, a salmon and a specially made penne with vodka sauce and meatballs. All were more delicious than the appetizers. Dessert was very special - as a delayed birthday meal, the staff decked out my order of tarmissu with a sparkler. The whole restaurant sang happy birthday with glee. It was fun to see that repeated when two other guests were treated to such joy. I highly recommend Arturo's for a family meal or trying something new. read more

Do you want your chicken Francaise drowning in lemon? Your table bread cold? Your Caesar salad dressed with a mayo based concoction rather than authentic Caesar dressing? Then don't come here!! This Italian UES gem is a dying breed: affordably priced entrees and apps that are prepared the way they're supposed to be. The way they USED to be, before NYC lost some of its culinary mojo (see my review of the once pretty decent Carmine's). At Arturo's you are spoiled not just by their exquisite food but by the very professional staff. The atmosphere is cozy not commercial. I am Arturo's is not located south of 60th St. Skip the congestion pricing and tip the waiter an extra $9! Why not? read more

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Loved this spot! We celebrated my sister's birthday here and they were able to give us a large table downstairs which was much more private and quieter than upstairs. We called to make a reservation since they don't have an online reservation site. Our waiter was amazing; got all of our orders correctly and was quick/attentive. I love how they have a ton of veal options along with classics like chicken parm and pastas. We received complimentary bread and olives to started. Their wine list was well priced. I loved the mushroom veal dish I had; I was worried it would be too salty but not at all! We were not rushed through our meal and I was thankful for that! Overall, I cannot wait to come back! Everything was delicious and so reasonably priced. read more

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Trying it myself cleared up why people love it here. The employees were pleasant. The food preparation was technically flawless. The design elements are chosen with clear purpose. This restaurant maintained high standards. read more

This place is excellent! Came here with a party of 8 to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the Tortellini Arturo which is meat filled pasta with peas mushrooms and prosciutto. It normally comes in a cream sauce but I got mine in their vodka sauce. They advertise on their menu you can change the sauce it is in but when the bill came they charged $4.50 extra for the different sauce which they did not mention. Besides that the service and food was great. The fried calamari was tender and a nice portion for $13. I am not a veal fan but they also have a lot of veal dishes. I would definitely come back here. read more

Arturo's - Tortellini Arturo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very classy place with great service and absolutely beautiful food. I got the salmon in mustard sauce and it was the most juicy, tender salmon I have ever had. I was actually really satisfied with the spinach and baked potato as well! The bread they brought out for the appetizer was so delicious, and thumbs way up for the gelato as well. (I recommend getting the hazelnut and the chocolate together.) read more

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It's our go to neighborhood restaurant. The experience is just wonderful. So much so that we try to go a few times a month. The warm bread is delicious and the martinis are always filled to the brim. It's very difficult to finish your water cause the service is that damn good. They're very quick with the refills. My wife and I tend to be basic with our orders: chicken/veal parm, lasagna but sometimes we go with the specials and the risotto is friggin amazing. The atmosphere is perfect and it's all topped off with cookies at the end of the meal. Love this place! read more

Arturo's - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The owners, Joe and Josephine, are so nice! They came up to our table and talked to us, kept checking in on us, and Joe even ordered for me! Super nice restaurant, servers and bussers very attentive-- as soon as I was done with a plate they were there to clean it up and get it out of my way. We went at 6pm on Saturday without a reservation and there was no wait. Baked clams were delicious and served up quickly, my calamari-clam-mussel-shrimp linguine marinara was super delicious. Highly recommend the cheesecake and tiramisu for dessert! read more

Arturo's - Cheesecake and tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent . Excellent service and ambiance...food is extraordinary! We have dined here many times it is always amazing. read more

I ordered takeout from this place and they gave me no utensils when I called and ask for it. They say you have to ask for it very rude and very bad. I definitely don't recommend this place. read more

Me and my family came here often back in the 80's and early 90's. I was a teenager back then. There was a elder gentleman playing the Accordion. The food is delicious. The dessert cart is amazing. The Cannolis were made fresh on the spot. The service is exceptional !! One of the few restaurants where Jackets are required. I like that attire guideline. True authentic Italian cuisine. We were definitely treated like family even though we're Chinese. I look forward to going back to visit. read more

Arturo's - Picture taken back in 1993. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Homey, warm, traditional Italian restaurant. They made us feel welcome, never rushing us. All the dishes were well made and tasty. I had the pescadore and my friend a pasta. We both liked our dishes. Hope to go again. read more

Food was delicious. Service was great. Very good place to treat yourself or your loved ones. Definitely a family atmosphere with a nice aesthetic. read more

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The owners, Josephine and Joe are most congenial. The service is great and I am never rushed, the ambiance is perfect. It's a wonderful neighborhood restaurant to have, where your presence is always appreciated. read more

Arturo's has been a staple in our family for years. My wife and I even had our rehearsal dinner downstairs. Amazing neighborhood friendly Italian restaurant with the BEST chicken parm I have had. The wait staff is incredible and feel like Luis is part of our family. They take such good care of you when you're there and the food is incredible. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu and definitely best local Italian spot I've been to! read more

Arturo's - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A terrific neighborhood gem! Elegant, great food and service. Owners are wonderful: Joe & Josephine! Best Martinis on the UES made by Fernando. Linguine carbonara and the Chicken Franchise are wonderful. Louis & Tony run the dining room. Superb, professional, warm and friendly. I'm a lucky person as CB I live one block north....lol Christopher Bayer read more

This place is probably the most authentic Italian in the area. You can tell by the crowd, ambiance and when you are ordering. Each order of Alfredo is made fresh from scratch so when you ask for a side of Alfredo sauce you might as well place a full order of a main dish to be cost effective. I was there with my wife, sister-in-law, my two nephews and my two baby daughters. There was no room in the main dining area but that was more than fine when they gave us a private section downstairs. The food was amazing. Matched by knowledgeable, impeccable service. I had the seafood special and drank Coronas while the kids had some freedom to be kids without disturbing anyone. I have been here a few times and am looking forward to saving up to go back. Please tip well and don't pass up desert. They make there own also. Cannoli is my favorite. Never prefilled and not to sweet. read more

Arturo's - Athena and Andrew - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent choice food and service was great. Good menu choices and friendly staff. Working well through the COVID restrictions. If your nearby give it a try. read more

Top notch Italian food on the UES. Everything is fresh and delicious and the wines are wonderful.

Arturo's never fails! The service, food, ambiance & hospitality is always on point. The serving staff is very attentive & friendly. I highly recommend making reservations. read more

Small Italian restaurant with incredible food absolutely delicious. Excellent service too. I definitely recommend the red snapper with olives in tomato sauce!!! The linguine carbonara also soooo delicious everything we got was tasty . Decoration is simple and nice. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner sitting outside in Arturo's heated curbside restaurant . While I highly recommend making a reservation especially on Friday and Saturday nights, we incredibly fortunate when the manager was able to find us a table so we could sit outside ( even though we had not reserved a table). Everything from the baked clams snd stuffed mushrooms to the red snapper and lasagna were delicious! The service was outstanding and we were very impressed by this classy Italian restaurant! read more

Attended a Birthday party here in a private room with an estimated 30 people. Turns out the Birthday girl eats here often. The room accommodated compact mingling & after dinner singing to the high scholl tunes that a friend had set up & played from his phone. The service was excellent. They accommodated this mostly vegan again modifying the prix fixe menu which was vast and included eggplant parm but dairy being a Nono I requested a pasta primavera. I noticed instead of a pasta appertizer in the 3 course someone requested broccoli. I was not that creative but enjoyed a bit of linguini with oil & garlic. Starting off I chose the lentil soup which was my favorite- robust, brown, hearty, mainly just lentils. So much so I had to try a hand to make some at home that weekend! Mangia! read more

So good and the staff was very friendly! Fresh bread hits the table quickly. It is small inside but there is a full bar as well. read more

Arturo's - Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The artichoke appetizer brought me back to my moms kitchen. Arturo's is authentic Italian. My family is from Italy and is in the restaurant business in NJ. So glad I found this gem to go to where I live. I will be recommending to anyone who asks if I know a good Italian restaurant. Everything was fresh, delicious and cooked to perfection. Thanks for making my friends bday special too! The lady who came by to see how we were doing is so nice! Support local and family owned, this place is the real deal! read more

COVID-19 Adjusted so decor does not affect the review. Friday evening and thinking about dinner. Decided Arturo's. No disappointment here. Food was delicious, fresh and good plentiful. First came the baked clams. Most restaurants, start with chopped clams as the base mixed with a lot of breading. Arturo's has a 3 different options. First of all, they start with whole clams, not chopped. Bonus. You could choose either the standard breaded baked clam or opt for either the clams in tomato and garlic sauce or what we went with the clams with bacon and chopped pimento..delicious. Next comes the mains..Chicken Cacciatore. Was good but not the best we ever had. Veal Marsala with mushrooms is the way to go. Veal stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto in a marsala sauce and some mushrooms...um um good! Definitely, would repeat having it. Finally, coffee and a canoli. Coffee, hot and bold. Canoli, didn't have the heavy filling that usually fills up the tub. More of a lighter airy filling. Nope, won't reorder it. Lastly, service. Attentive but not overbearing. Not affecting the review but worth mentioning as COVID-19 has forced us all to eat in the street. Arturo's did their best to setup outdoor dining. Unfortunately, the restaurant is on a slight hill so we felt like we were taking off for a plane ride. Perhaps with the coming back of indoor dining this will be a non issue. read more

Arturo's is a perfect neighborhood southern Italian restaurant. Situated on York Avenue, it caters to Yorkville locals, many who have been regulars for years. The owner typically makes the rounds checking in on the tables, and it has a nice buzz. On to the food! I love red sauce, so I usually go for that. Paired with reasonably priced red wine, Arturo's shines particularly in the colder months. I've tried the caesar salad, clams casino, manicotti, and ravioli, and everything's great. Their red sauce is especially delicious, with a sweet, perfectly pureed consistency. I never leave a drop of red sauce behind. Every New Yorker deserves a neighborhood red sauce restaurant as great as Arturo's. read more

Arturo's - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I love their food. Unfortunately, I had to deduct a star. I've dined in the restaurant as well as order for pick-up for 5+ years. Tonight, I ordered for pick-up and I was sad that they didn't include the complimentary Italian cookies with my order. I gave a 25% tip on my take-out before I received my order. I should have just dined in & would have enjoyed the night better. Sad. Sad. Sad. read more

If you don't know Arturo's yet then treat yourself to the delicious food and warm atmosphere of this old school, neighborhood Italian place. All the pastas are delicious (one of the few places that still makes meat tortellini) and you should also go often enough to try the specials which change often because so many regulars come to this place. Kid-friendly but still a nice night out, lively but still good for a quiet conversation. They're sadly only open for dinner but you will return for dinner again and again. read more

Delicious Lasagna! Tried it there once and now its my go-to for lasagna. Good place for a date, a family celebration, or even a solo night with NYC. Cozy bar setting. read more

Delicious "old school" Italian food! Waiters were lovely and the small space is cozy and very attractive. read more

I was there Saturday night with a group of friends - traveled in from CT. We started with calamari, baked clams and mussels all came out quickly and were delicious. Our main entrees were veal dishes, seafood Fra Diablo, and eggplant rollatini again all prepared to perfection - one of the best veal sorrentino dishes I ever had. I can not emphasize enough that the staff was exceptional and even the owners came over to introduce themselves and made sure we had a great meal. I had to try the Italian Cheesecake- it was excellent what a great consistency. Definitely coming back absolutely worth the trip into the city. read more

We moved to Yorkville recently (semi permanently since we bought after renting in Kip's Bay). We went on a date night dinner and this was really among the worst, flavorless (I am lying, lots of sweet) meal we have ever had. My husband ordered the lasagna and I got the baked ziti. I was surprised by how sweet and watery that sauce was. You can even go an airport restaurant and get better Italian. How can you make Italian food flavorless? The meat in the lasagna was not seasoned at all. If you were to scroll through my reviews, I almost never give a 1. Very rarely because as a pretty good cook myself, I know places have bad days, there are real people in the kitchen cooking but seriously, stay away. The olives that they serve for free in the beginning was the only good thing. read more

They lie about their delivery times. Anticipate an additional half hour tacked on to any order and your food will still arrive cold. Bad service all around. Expect to be put on hold and hung up on when you call to check your order. Again bad service all around. Not worth the aggravation. It's not that good. read more