their handmade pasta noodles are very special! i've never had round pasta noodles this thick and…read morechewy before. i honestly LOVE chewy thick noodles, so this one hit the spot for me. the ai funghi was a lot more tasty than the bolognese classica imo. i really liked the creaminess and mushrooms in the ai funghi. i think i might also be starting to like the white sauce pastas more than red sauce pastas. the truffle or mushroom taste will forever be one of my favs! store is pretty small, so this is a good option for takeout. they do have a couple tables inside, but can get busy, so it may be hard to get a table. it was cool being able to see them hand make the pasta in store though!

This place is amazing. High quality pasta, low prices and fast service. It is one of my favorite…read morespots in the neighborhood. 2 Tips: 1. If you order pickup on DoorDash, you are going to get an estimate for when your order will be ready. The estimate is not actually useful -- they are so speedy, that they don't start your order until you arrive. You actually might be better off just ordering directly from them and cutting out the middle man. 2. Their dish Al Tacchino is described as having turkey, carrots, celery and onions in the sauce. They somehow missed mentioning tomatoes which is probably the main ingredient. I cannot eat tomatoes so this was not a happy surprise. Enjoy!

Came here on a saturday with a reservation at 5 PM, and had such a great experience! When we walked…read morein, we were given aprons and menus. We ordered our dinner before starting our pasta making class. There is also an option to order drinks for extra. The instructor walked us through how to knead egg and flour into dough. We were then given already made pasta sheets and taught how to make farfalle, garganelli, parpardelle, and spaghettini. We were given boxes to bring our pasta home to cook later. Once we finished our lesson, we were seated for dinner. The food came out quickly. For our appetizer round, we tried the mussels and the meatballs, which we really enjoyed. The sauce of the mussels was delicious, and the bread on top was so buttery and crunchy. The meatballs had great tomato flavor and were very juicy. For our main course, we ordered the chicken parm and the squid ink bucatini. I wasn't a big fam of the texture of the bucatini noodles, but the sauce and the clams were good. I definitely enjoyed the chicken parm more. The marinara sauce in the spaghetti was delicious, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. We were quite full by the time dessert came out, but the donuts we ordered were so yummy that we finished most of them. The donuts were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, and the salted caramel sauce paired super well with how warm they were. It wasn't too sweet either. The total bill came out to be around $80 per person after tip and tax, which was great value for a pasta making class and a three course meal. Definitely recommend everyone to try this experience. Great for date night, families, and friends!

Been here twice and it's been such a fantastic experience both times! The instructor (Carmine) is…read moreso funny and keeps the class entertained while delivering helpful instruction. They start you off by collecting your food and drink orders and then the class starts! You learn how to make the dough from scratch, and then make a variety of shapes of pasta (all to take home)! It's entertaining and lots of fun- great for a bday! The 3 course meal after is delicious too, highly recommend the champagne mussels, and cavatelli pasta which has a nice bite (with any sauce, they're all good). I also really liked the lasagna! The donuts are also very hot and tasty. Overall a fantastic experience for any pasta-lover, definitely would recommend!

Great food, wine and a super cozy, intimate atmosphere. For me, the atmosphere is just as…read moreimportant as the food. The decor, soft lighting, the energy from the other diners.... all was great. I would definitely return. That said, it did get a bit crowded/loud....this, on a Friday night around 600p...

Food was delicious! My friend got a Mac and cheese but was eating off of my plate. I had the veal…read morepasta special, recommended by the waitress. Best pasta I've had in a long time! The place was clean and lively, waitress was kind and attentive.

Convenient location to Lenox Hill Hospital. Numerous choices for both Neapolitan and Sicilian…read moreslices. Also featuring other foods... soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and entrees. They move you along quickly. Decent sized seating area. I had two slices - cheese and ch and sausage. On the thin side (which is good). Good undercarriage, little flop. My two slices w a small fountain drink was $10. For the upper East Side of Manhattan???? A bargain and quality was great. 4.5 stars for (coincidentally) proudly serving the community for over 45 years

Nice neighborhood pizzeria on Lexington. Came in for lunch and got two slices of pizza, Margherita…read moreand BBQ Chicken. The Margherita tasted very good and had big chunks of Mozz. The BBQ Chicken was different for what I'm used to. It's not pieces of chicken that are barbecued, but it's pieces of chicken in bbq sauce. It was ok. It's a tight spot with a lot of tables in the back. Some have outlets where you can plug in a phone. They also have a bathroom. At the front is a little plate scraping station, where you can bring your plates when you're done. I didn't notice it at the time, and when I went back to my plate, one of the staff were already clearing it off. Apologies!

What a cute store and a great addition to the upper east side this place is. I had no idea what…read morethis store had until opening weekend a d than I saw why it was so popular. They have really cute and pretty kitchenware items and things for hosting dinner parties. There is also a section that is their pantry where they sell things like mayo, pasta, and other things. There are also fun candles that are sold here too. They have three locations 2 in Manhattan and 1 in Brooklyn I believe. If you are in the area stop by.

I am so excited that Big Night opened in UES, on Lex at E 73rd. I have followed them on Instagram…read morefor a while, and they always have the chicest things for the home. They carry a bunch of great design products. They also have an amazing condiment wall and carry Sabre flatware. I was in design nerd heaven. This is a fantastic place to buy gifts, as well as pick up great pieces for your own home collection. Everything is cool, they even have cool sponges.

I love Milano market Everything is fresh and vibrant…read more Sometimes healthy foods packed with flavor are hard to find but they have it down pack Also this place is the best for picnic dates

The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

This place can be missed as there isn't anything to make it stand out. I happened to come across it…read moreas I was walking around the block. If you're in a pinch and would like to quickly eat some type of pasta that isn't fancy for takeout, this is the place to go to as there's no one really serving you. I walked inside, and there was no one to greet me. I think there's only one person working here who does everything. Once the person came out with someone's order, he explained everything to me, on how to figure out what to order and etc. I didn't really understand what he was saying, but I tried my best and repeated things back to him if there was a question. I followed the photos and what was written on the black menu by the wall. I ordered the small mama's bolognese. It is Reginette with marinara sauce with meat inside and has roasted garlic and parmesan. The employee asked me what size and if I wanted everything, or if I should alter anything. All in all, I'm not sure I'll be going back as the food didn't stand out to me.

They have changed their name to cups of pasta…read more The concept is pretty cool. The amount is pretty impressive. Two people could eat out of one cup. The taste is just blah. Which disappointed me. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, penne à la vodka with chicken, fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and mozzarella sticks. The best out of all of them was the mozzarella stick sticks. The service was OK. The place is small and there's only like four benches to sit. I did notice there was a sign that said there is more seating at Elio's. I do not really recommend this restaurant for its pasta if you're looking for something super savory. But if you're looking for something fast and filling then maybe you could give it a shot.

4.4 We return to Caffe Buon Gusto after a several year…read morehiatus for another Monday night birthday celebration. Nando is still there- now 38 years at the same 77th Street location. He appears to have some new front of the house staff- they are a bit green and a little forgetful But don't worry as Nando is overseeing and teaching. The food remains really good here- the appetizers, entrees and desserts- all excellent. Nando's sense of humor, charm, and ascot are all intact. Don't let a casual one liner fool you- he is focused on hospitality and service and knows what's happening. Although we are the last table of the night- there is no rush job going on here- no dropping of the check, dimming of the music, or God forbid seats placed atop empty tables. The music plays and we enjoy dessert and a recap of our Summer activities and current physical maladies. A hearty Happy Birthday rendition and we will be back again for the high quality food and warm hospitality. NY has plenty of these small treasures and I'm glad we found this one.

I have been a long term customer of Cafe Buon Gusto dating…read moreback to their first location on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. I made a reservation on Open Table as my friend and I were on the UES on 9.30 and decided to eat here. We reviewed the lunch menu on Open Table and loved the options and were glad they were still offering Lunch.. When the dinner menu was presented to us we asked for the Lunch menu and were told there is only 1 menu. Now, spending $50 per person on a meal that was presented on Open Table and Yelp for half the price is bizarre and IMO bad customer service. It should be the restaurant's position to ensure correct menus are posted. We ordered the Caesar Salad, that in the past was terrific, served with shaved Parmesan cheese with a creamy dressing. The salad we consumed had a watery dressing and if you want to call it " dinner portions" it was not. My eggplant parmigiana was more sauce and cheese than eggplant. My friend enjoyed her pasta bolognese. The best part still is the focaccia bread, absolutely heavenly. However, I asked the server what type of olive oil that was served, was it Kalamata? He said he had to check and never got an answer. Imagine if CBG sold the oil and I wanted to purchase it.. hmm I'm unsure why we were served a complimentary sliver of tiramisu. Nice touch but unfortunately I will not be returning to CBG anytime soon. The worst of it was when time to paying the bill the tip was posted first then the charge for the meal. Honestly, the audacity: posting wrong menu, food lackluster and on top of it more concerned for a tip. So disappointed..

Had to be at UES today and wanted to check out Ottomanelli on York/82nd. A short walk from the Q…read morestop and was well worth it. I ordered an Italian Combo on Semolina crusty hero roll. What a sandwich! I could only eat half and saved the other half for lunch tomorrow. $12.95! I'll be back to visit the Butcher counter for some amazing looking meats and salads! Check out their daily specials. You won't be disappointed.

Scrap the steakhouse and just buy your own meat here!!! Literally comparable to steak houses (if…read morecooked properly), except a lot more affordable since you're cooking it yourself. I got 2 dry aged Delmonico steaks that came out to be ~$90, so $45 each, and for the size and quality, I thought it was super worth for our semi- fancy at home dinner. It came with garlic butter, which i did think couldve been more garlicky, but the steak was so tender and delicious. The shop is quite small, so there may be a wait, but staff are super friendly! Ottomanelli also has many other cuts, but i highly recommend the dry aged steak!

Such a fantastic restaurant ! Loved every dish we got. Service is good and welcomed us. Chef Rocco…read morealso came to greet us with our baby. Only issue is our table for 4 was not enough room for the dishes so they had to already divide the portions already. Otherwise come early as restaurant gets booked quickly and highly recommend!

This restaurant didn't meet my expectations (especially with all of the high reviews). The food was…read moremediocre and bland and the service was questionable. I have never been to an Italian place with such poor customer service (esp as an Italian woman). The bread came out cold and the waiter was snappy to us. Please note that this restaurant has a serving style where the waiter will serve the dish directly on your plate and not leave the shareable dish on the table, which I had never experienced before. Super disappointed after I have had really excellent Italian at significantly cheaper places. Customers walked up to our table as we were finishing eating and audibly asked for our table. Overall very unpleasant and the interior was not very beautiful considering the price point (fake plants). However, the hostesses were wonderful and very sweet!