The food is amazingly fresh and delicious. The heirloom tomato salad was varied with just the amount of flavors and dressing. The service was friendly and attentive. I was not approached every five minutes. It was refreshing to be able to sit and enjoy the ambiance. The chicken meatballs were good but not over the top. I couldn't eat the generous portion. It's a lot. If you're hungry and going to Caravaggio, I'd recommend asking about the size of the dish. It's a great experience with friendly staff. read more

Caravaggio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My husband and I went there for dinner because it's very close to our home and we checked the restaurant online , we thought it would be nice to go there and check it out. As soon as we got there they put us on a table in the back of the restaurant behind the pillar far from other customers ( it looked like they were hiding us from the others for some reason). We ordered lasagna and they brought our food burned ( both plates) we couldn't even eat part of the food. We spoke to the waiter who brought the food and the only thing he said was " I'll let the chef know". So we waited, nobody came to talk to us or ask us if we needed anything ...we were hoping the manager would come to apologize for that and offer us something else to eat ...never happened. So we paid and left ! For a place where it's called sophisticated and great Italian restaurant in the area , I was expecting at least an apology and better service ! Shame! Never again ! read more

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Once you accept the adrenochrome-inspired artwork (spare me the "It's meaningful ART!" pearl-clutching BS), the 'Vagg (as we playfully call it) is yummy. Great pasta etc. But who hired these front-of-house imbeciles? The coat check girl pops out her window like a cuckoo clock looking for legal help. The hostess is overwhelmed. Once she can't handle the heat from well-heeled clients who have been waiting for half an hour, she disappears! And out comes Ze Cliché. Tall, thin, condescending. What an absolute stereotype. "Eh, whatta you mad about??" It's like you're in Italy, but a shitty suburb of Rome. That said, in the mother country they treat you kindly. At the 'Vagg, not so much. Basically American Airlines overbooking every flight and getting zesty and testy about it when you call them out. And I guarantee this snooty a** doesn't know a thing about the Sopranos, the greatest pop culture achievement in the last 25 years. No, that's beneath him, but seating bridge-and-tunnel "insiders" upon whom the series was based? Totally fine, capisce? There's no room for this on the UES. We've spent thousands at this glorified pizzagate joint (3 blocks from Epstein's mansion.........) over the years. Done like Donatello. read more

There are places that give you the full monte of an experience. This was it. It was one of those places that makes service get its hype. It was a white linen evening, but the servers also kept it real. You felt their connection to Italy and keeping things smooth and really about the food and what makes Italy magical. I love that they coursed the meal perfectly and everything we said we were splitting, they gave us our own portions. It's those DETAILS that make things special. We had our own soups, we had our salads, etc. Never felt that were portioning at the table, they took care of it and made it feel like you were just being taken care of all evening. Every course was perfect. Loved the pastas. We even stayed for dessert since we didn't want to leave. I want to go back soon :) read more

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Delicious food in an elevated environment. I came with some friends for work for a dinner on Friday night. I would definitely recommend making a reservation. We tried the restaurant week menu, which was $60. I got the calamari salad appetizer (delicious), the gnocchi (was very good), and the Caravaggio rocher for dessert (was good). The appetizer was the most delicious. While I thought the main course and the dessert both tasted good and was fresh, I was not blown away. I only removed one star because we were seated for almost 30 minutes before anyone took our order. Not sure if they forgot about us but that degraded the experience. read more

Caravaggio - Homemade Potato Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Great experience in an old school high end Italian ues staple with the clientele to match. Excellent food across the board land love the waiters and the vibe. read more

On our way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art we realized that if we didn't stop somewhere close by we would end up eating expensive so so museum cafeteria food. Yelp to the rescue! We got out of our cab and looked for restaurants nearby. We just about opened the place for lunch. We didn't want a big meal because we were meeting family for dinner later so we thought we could just get an Antipasti and maybe a pasta dish, which is what we did. The menu was extensive and looked fantastic. The specials told to us by our server were equally impressive. There were items such as Squab, Venison, and a cold Seafood selection that among other things included Sea Urchin. But we kept to our plan. The Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potato purée and Buffalo Mozzarella was delicious. The Spaghetti Carbonara made with Qual Eggs and bacon was one of the most authentic and best carbonara's I've tasted. We will definitely put this on our list of places to try for dinner. read more

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There are many reasons to eat out. Convenience, entertainment, etc -- but one reason is to eat something you could not possibly prepare for yourself, and which is so fresh, so flavorful, so wonderful, it will be a lifetime memory. Try the Porcini Risotto with chicken livers and bacon. OMG! Unbelievable! ! Preparato alla perfezione. Così pieno di sapori rustici e intensi. Ho pensato a mia nonna e ho iniziato a piangere. read more

Terrible service, they got my entree order wrong and tried to blame it on me, and they never apologized, miscommunication the captain said; no! He made a mistake read more

I love this place!! They have delicious food!!! The wait staff are also incredible. Fantastic cocktails. I love coming here. It's sort of hidden away and easy to miss if you're walking by but you won't regret going inside for a meal! read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I cannot stress enough how good the burrata dish was.. the flavors worked perfectly!! I would have eaten that as a meal lol. The cacio was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had such a lively flavor with a great consistency. Finally the fish was so very soft. I should have asked what the sauce was - almost reminded me of a red wine vinaigrette. Perfect!! The staff are just incredible and so happy to do their jobs. So professional and very attentive but never disturbed the meal. Willie is my personal favorite and was a highlight of the night. He wound up giving us a drink on him so I guess he liked us too haha! Great coffee at the end too. Atmosphere is so nice and the lighting works well. If you are a fan of art this place is worth a visit for sure. All in all perfect dinner, went home more than happy. I will be back within the month to get that prosciutto again - I have been thinking about it all day. Thank you Caravaggio for the experience! The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Was a pleasure! read more

Caravaggio - Cacio pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very disappointing dinner overall. The positives: the wine was excellent and the beet salad was tasty. The negatives: Veal was unavailable as the daily delivery did not occur (veal dishes constitute a large part of the menu). The black snapper was inedible. It had a bland initial taste followed by a bitter, highly unpleasant aftertaste. The tuna had little flavor. The fish dishes did not seem fresh. We asked the maitre'd d to taste the snapper -- he declined. We were very surprised and disappointed and won't return. read more

My husband and I had dinner there on Saturday, November 1. I ordered the salmon, which had a much stronger odor than usual for that type of fish. I didn't want to disrespect the chef by sending the dish back, but unfortunately, I ended up with food poisoning and was sick the entire weekend. Today is Monday, and I'm still recovering. I called the restaurant at 5:39 p.m. to inform them, but no one answered the phone during business hours read more

What's so amazing: All to my surprise, the food was quite good, even excellent in certain ways. Equally surprisingly, service was incredibly impeccable. What's equally amazing: Neat works of art hanging on the walls: from Frank Stella to Ellsworth Kelly to Donald Baechler. What's a bit puzzling: The interior architecture comes across as a bit outdated and a bit mediocre. You are neither getting a sense of the lavishness of the interior of Caviar Kaspia at The Mark nor the cozy decadence of Balthazar. Though the restaurant opened in 2009, its interior design seems to have been stuck sometime in the nineties. Seeming clientele/patrons: Low key. Unremarkably casual. Neither timeless classic nor hyper-elegant in style. This was not a scene you might have expected at an upscale restaurant. Since 3.5 stars is not an option, I suppose I have to mark this as 4.0. read more

very expensive; food was pedestrian, bread was stale; never to return; it was a waste of time and money.

I walked over to Caravaggio a few nights ago to enjoy dinner at their bar. Reservations are required, even for the bar stools, and I made the $50 deposit for my spot. This is a classic Italian establishment with a fancy modern yet old world feel. I began with a Negroni, and the bartender extraordinaire suggested a gin I was unfamiliar with. I sampled the gin and liked its floral notes. The Negroni she made was a true 10/10! The bread basket here is really over the top. Breadsticks, kalamata olive bread, focaccia and sourdough all looked amazing. I knew my meal was off to a good start and I always order zucchini flowers when I can. This appetizer dish was done extremely well and was brilliantly plated. Fancy and delicious. I had truffle fettuccine for my entree and it was really delicious as well as potent. I love the pomp & circumstance of table side truffle shaving but Caravaggio didn't offer that. The dish was great nonetheless. A delicious cab franc Merlot blend paired well with my meal and I really enjoyed this wine. There are plenty of great Italian spots around NY but this was very good. The only note I have is that this restaurant was extremely pricey and I think there's plenty of more affordable options around. If price isn't a concern, I stand by my positive review of Caravaggio. read more

Food was excellent. Would recommend the fried artichokes if they are available. Service was also excellent. Was really quiet when we went but I am sure it gets busier around dinner. Definitely on the pricier side but worth it for a nice dinner. read more

Caravaggio - fennel salad - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Beware of fraudulent gift cards! I went with my guests previously because I was given a gift card. At the conclusion of the meal, the gift card had zero value on it. I mentioned to my friend who had given me the card and another gift card arrived with the same amount. Again, I went back to the restaurant and presented the second gift card and again with no value. We spoke to the manager on site Stepani, who was entirely nonhelpful and rude. He called the owner who reiterated that there is nothing they can do about it. We live and frequent the restaurants of the upper east side practically several times a week. Given 2 of 2 fraudulent gift cards with zero amount and the management's poor handling of the situation, I feel this restaurant is creating fraudulent payment methods and takes no responsibility to resolve a situation. Very poor business practice. read more

Service: They were very accommodating and nice from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Food: It was amazing, very tasty, very fresh , overall phenomenal taste and presentation. *Would 100% recommend it read more

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Food is consistently good, great menu options, not to mention an endless selection of dinner specials from which to choose. Attentive service. Upscale and quiet ambiance that's conducive to a nice get together and good conversation. read more

Nice outside sitting Food was barely edible Wine was definitely turning bad Service was subpar At the prices this place charges, everything should be amazing. read more

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This place is amazing!! Stumbled upon it after finishing at the Apple Store. The food, ambiance, & service is top notch. Every elegant, food & drinks are amazing!! Great date spot read more

Caravaggio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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An upscale Italian A friendly service Great food, great wine Borata, pasta, zucchini flowers All was great read more

Caravaggio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for lunch with my aunt. Sam was our server and was incredibly attentive and charismatic. The ambiance is warm and inviting, but can get a bit noisy in the back dining room. I ordered the asparagus salad to start and the vitello tonnato as an entrée. Both were phenomenal. read more

Caravaggio - Asparagus salad with mozzarella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My gf and I went here for our 4 year anniversary, which we had a reservation for. As soon as we walked in, the host saw my gf in shorts and said we can sit outside, which we thought was odd. Mind you, we were dressed up for the occasion. The manager, who was also our waiter, said it was fine for us to sit in the dining room. The restaurant is beautiful with all the unique art. There was no music, which made it library quiet. The drinks were decent. I got the pomegranate margarita and my gf got the strawberry lemonade mojito. All the food we got was a special: the fig salad, turbot fish, and linguine with tomatoes, mushrooms, and clams. The fig salad was incredible! The turbot and linguine were good, but nothing special considering the priciness of the restaurant. Definitely check out the menu before coming here because it has different food, not really for a picky eater. read more

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OUTRAGEOUS! $200 for a piece of meat! Are you kidding me? It was a special so they didn't mention the price My nephew ordered something that was no good and ordered another dish They charged for both I will make sure to tell my friends and relatives never to go there read more

Okay, it's just an overrated neighborhood dive. It was recommended to me & turn out to be a disaster They first tried to sit us outside next to a table next to a pile of garbage - that was supposed to be pick up but it was a holiday. After that the put us at a table that literally on a sewer vent (diner on the toilet) & we had to relocate to another table. The portions were small & the wine section sucked. The food was nothing special. The Board of Health should investigate the sewer vent so close to the table, cannot be legal & I feel bad to the folks that dined next to it, not realizing it. read more

Order at 7pm. Asked at 7:50 if they had forgotten our order and asked to cancel. Told us on the way. Pasta came out 7:55pm completely undercooked. They had clearly forgotten the order and scrambled to make something when we asked to cancel the order. read more

Caravaggio - Undercooked pasta - hard when bit into - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for the first time for a lunch and had a great experience. Firstly, really nice outdoor dining setup. Was very quiet for a Sunday lunch, but just a really pleasant place for a meal on a nice day. Menu was large, but I opted for the carpaccio to start, then the chicken Milanese for my main. The carpaccio was fantastic- I'd go so far as to say it was the best I've ever had. The Milanese was really good as well. I tried someone else's pappardelle and bucatini - both were great. Highly recommend this spot on the UeS read more

Caravaggio - Best carpaccio I have ever eaten - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We came here for an early dinner and really enjoyed our meal. The cocktails are great (espresso martini and lavender lady). We started with the tuna carpaccio/tuna tartare and loved this. I loved how simple it was and the tuna tartare had so much flavor. I also liked the mix of capers and grapefruit. I didn't think that combination would go with tuna but it went really well. We also got the beef carpaccio which we also loved. We loved how it had truffles on top and fresh pieces of parmesan cheese. We then shared the gnocchi which we really enjoyed and they split it for us. The texture of the gnocchi was soft and fluffy. However, I didn't love the flavor of the red sauce, it almost had a smoky flavor to it. I would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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Casual and distinguished atmosphere, a culinary trip through Italy, I just would like you to improve the quality of your products so that the experience was extraordinary, excellent service, prices for just above the Average, I would like to recommend that you change the coffee for one that is at the height of this magnificent restaurant, I would like someone to transport me directly to Napoli Italia Casual y distinguido ambiente, un viaje culinario por Italia, solo me gustaría que mejorara en la calidad de sus productos para que la experiencia fuese extraordinaria, excelente atención, precios por poco arriba del Promedio, me gustaría recomendarles que cambien el café por alguno que esté a la altura de este magnífico restaurante, me gustaría alguno que me transporte directamente a Napoli Italia read more

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Very nice Italian in a very nice ambience. Extensive wine list, great martinis, and great service. We had the Spaghetti Trapanese, Paccheri, and Gnocchi, with a Boston Salad to night. All were great (with the Paccheri particularly notable). Will come back soon. read more

A restaurant this expensive should not have so many flies. Recommend for fruit fly fans.

Having just returned from a glorious trip to So. Italy my family and I were eager to relive the experience with an authentic meal. Caravaggio did not disappoint us. The table service was professional and the staff helpful. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from so everyone found their favorite. The meal was a delight and the experience memorable. read more

We had the best meal here. White tablecloths and silver forks. One of the waiters came and recited the entire special menu for about five min - impressive that he could remember all the details. Service was great- no hovering or bossiness, just right. My BF had the sesame crusted tuna steak, rare, which is really yummy. Tasty wine and cocktails as well. Probably the best meal out of all our dinners during vacay. read more

House martini with blue cheese olives was great! !but on the pricier end... the fettuccine was a little overcooked, the pasta was not Al dente but the flavors were decent, loved the veal and truffle! Bread was a little dry but Service was good. read more

Caravaggio - Fettuccine with veal and truffle - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Update: just look at the owner's response to my review. That's all you need to know. Don't go here!

An outstanding restaurant, with gracious service and inventive Italian cuisine. The wine list is very extensive and the dining room very artful and civilized. read more

Amazing service, amazing food , amazing environment!!! this is a true treat for each one of your senses. From the minute you step through the doors each of your senses is touched, beautifully and intimate way. This is for anyone who wants to grab a nice easy meal or have a full dining experience. The artwork, the attention to detail, every aspect of fine dining is considered by Chef Guiseppi and his daughter, Nicolina. Caravaggio and sestina are worth a trip itself to New York City. Anyone who lives here I must do! read more

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Fantastic lunch! Spur of moment stopped by last week and seated outside. Amazing and tremendous Frisee salad w chicken livers, could have been lunch. Stuffed zucchini blossoms were just ok, wouldn't order again. Absolutely loved my vitello tonnato! Almost never see it on menu. Would go back just for that! Black ink pasta w seafood also delicious! Wine by the glass (could use more options) and cocktails are over priced, but that is UES I guess. Honesty would go more often if they had less expensive options. Overall loved the restaurant. Service was professional and courteous too. Attractive outside seating area and inside very attractive. Looking forward to returning! read more

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