I stopped here for lunch after a bird walk on the esplanade. I had the cavatelli bolognese, and it was SO good. The sauce had a great flavor and the portion was ginormous. The UES location is not someplace I'm near very often, but I'll figure out some reason to go back. Note that the restaurant imposes a 3 percent surcharge on the use of credit cards. read more

La Terra - This is maybe 1/3 of the cavatelli I ordered. It looked so good I forgot to take a picture until I had scarfed down more than half of it. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food. Great ambience. Wonderful service. This is an absolute neighborhood gem.

What a welcome addition to Sutton Place! There's been a hole in my heart since Coco Pazzeria closed...went to La Terra last night about 8:15, which is late for the area. It's a decent sized space with a bar and a front and back seating area. The restaurant still had ppl eating which is unusual for the area/time of night, but took this as a very good sign. We ordered a round- wine and a lemon drop martini which was very good. As much as I loved Coco, it wasn't for their drinks. Our meal was delish- my friend ordered the linguine with clams and I had the eggplant with cheese (very similar to eggplant parm) and a side of broccoli rabe. Was very impressed with the quality of food, and that it was reasonably priced. Service was good too...Will be back! read more

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Best Italian restaurant in the area. Everyone is friendly and you feel like family when you enter this establishment. Food was amazing and the vibes are immaculate all night. I recemmond this restaurant to anyone who wants excellent food and good drinks. read more

Celebratory lunch, new restaurant - perfect opportunity. First impression is clean, welcoming, and tables set decently apart. Our friendly knowledgeable server alerted us both to her faves and diners'. Standard bread, silky olive oil. Meatball appetizer just right, rich tomato sauce. I should have ordered orichetti with sausage and broccolini...next time. In-house lasagna was deeply flavored. Ethereal fried zucchini, could not stop eating it. Our server pointed out desserts created inhouse- we chose tiramisu (perfectly classic, not too sweet) and pistachio creme brûlée (exceptionally silky and luscious, truthfully I couldn't discern pistachio but it was fabulous anyway). Great addition to the block! read more

La Terra - Tiramisù and pistachio crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is amazing had the Chicken Parm and pasta. Their sauce is to die for I highly recommend it. We just stumbled across it on our walk. read more

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Service very good Nice ambiance, relaxed atmosphere Food I'm extremely critical when it comes to la cucina italiana as I'm from an Italian background and in fact was a chef. This being said I would definitely recommend a visit to La Terra. The lasagna was excellent. My appetizer were soft shell crab, excellent. Stuffed figs and my main dish was a nicely cooked halibut. The wine list is also excellent and reasonably priced. We had an Agluanico del Vulture that was great. read more

Such an amazing experience start to finish! La Terra is immediately so welcoming and comfortable - like you've been going there for years (I can't believe they just opened!) - while still feeling elegant and sophisticated... a tough balance to master. The staff is so kind and service is fast but not rushed at all, even though it was completely full. It's the perfect neighborhood spot that isn't trying too hard, isn't there for the influencers (phew!), and brings the community together. Now for the food! Incredible, authentic, and matches the vibe of the space - warm and comforting, but still lively and fresh. We sat at the bar which is always my go-to. Absolutely loved our bartender and my martini was PERFECT (and I'm particular!). We loved every dish, zero misses, but my favorites were the meatballs, orecchiette with sausage, and the pistachio creme brulee for dessert. Soooo good! I will absolutely be back ASAP - consider me a regular! read more

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Fabulous Mother's Day dinner at La Terra! We were immediately seated upon arrival and had great, attentive service throughout the evening. They were able to accomodate our large group for dinner. Highlights from the meal included the seasonal soft shell crab, spaghetti l'assassina & the amazing dessert options. Restaurant was very comfortable and clean, will be back soon! read more

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Update to 5 stars. Even in a couple of weeks they've made it even better. They still don't have liquor license so it's BYOB. We sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and accommodating. We arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday and by 7pm, the place was full. We split the watermelon salad, grilled octopus and they accommodated our request for a primavera even though it's not on the menu. The stand out was the octopus but the other dishes were very good. read more

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Finally went back to La Terra and i'm glad I did. Food and service were impeccable and the price point is hard to beat for Sutton Place. We will definitely return! read more

Excellent food and friendly service. I requested carbonara and even though it's not on the menu, they made it for me and it was amazing. One of the best carbonara's I've ever had. read more

La Terra - Spaghetti carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

True Italian cafe. Warm welcoming service. Wonderful wine list both by bottle or glass. Extensive menu with daily specials. They were very accommodating to special requests. Will look forward to returning. read more

I enjoyed food service and ambience been there 5 times always good convenient location

La Terra offers a charming, cozy atmosphere that perfectly captures the feel of an authentic Italian trattoria. It is a lovely space, though it can get quite energetic and loud, which is something to keep in mind if you are hoping for a quiet, intimate conversation. I was particularly excited to try the orecchiette alla barese, as the owner hails from that region. The pasta itself was prepared well, with a great texture. The dish was heavily focused on the cime di rapa (bitter broccoli rabe); while I enjoy these greens, the bitterness was quite pronounced and tended to take center stage, making it a bit difficult to discern the other more nuanced flavors of the dish. All in all, it was a perfectly decent dining experience. While it didn't quite capture the specific regional harmony I might find in Puglia, it's a solid spot for a casual meal. It didn't leave a lasting impression, but it is a pleasant enough choice for those in the neighborhood. read more

The minestrone tastes rich and is full of goodness. But, the chicken Milanese is out of this world. The chicken is perfect, thin and crispy, plenty of fresh salad offers an excellent counterpoint. La Terra never disappoints. read more

Today I had the pork chop that was spectacular. My party of 6 stared at this massive thick pork chop. It was as good as it looked. Equally awesome was the gluten free sausage, broccoli rabe pasta. My tartufo dessert was only fair. Fine waiter in a really cozy family business vibe. I recommend a visit. read more

Food portion is great and tastes fantastic. Enjoyed the Fritto appetizer, branzino special and two desserts, pistachio creme brulee and the tiramisu. Service was phenomenal with a reservation for party of 2. We were seated on arrival. The neighborhood has a real gem in this place, especially with the family atmosphere it welcomes. The staff are attentive and quick. read more

La Terra - Pistachio creme brulee - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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What a great neighborhood place. Great bar to have dinner and the staff is so friendly and on top of everything. The fried calamari w shrimp and zucchini was a huge portion with a huge bowl of red sauce for dipping. The orrichetti with sausage and broccoli rabe fed 2 of us. Will be back sooner than later read more

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The restaurant is well decorated and clean, the general manager Luigi is funny and engaging, and the wait staff members are very attentive, but the most important thing is the quality of the food: super fresh and tasty chicken Parmesan, homemade pasta that tastes sublime, fresh cod fish prepared with a light sauce that is refreshing, and delicious tiramisu. Our group ate and felt like kings. read more

Great service and excellent food. Enjoyed the ambiance. The octopus antipasto was one of the best I've had read more

The ambiance is cozy but elegant and the food is amazing from the homemade pastas to the fresh fish and deliciously grilled meats. The room is busiest before 7 but is more relaxed, albeit still busy, after that. Reservations are a must. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood from the former team at La Villetta!! read more

Hands down the best Italian food I've had in NY! Already dreaming of my next meal here. The ambience is great, the staff is so attentive and knowledgeable, and the food is absolutely delicious. Make sure to save room for dessert - the pistachio crème brûlée was a hit. We were highly impressed and can't wait to come back! read more

Food is delicious. Service was excellent. Tables were too close together Excellent restaurant. read more

Amazing food with excellent prices. Everyone is so attentive and the space is so nice, I wanted to stay all night. Definitely get the almond cake! read more

La Terra - Almond Cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

La Terra is a terrific addition to the midtown east dining scene. The food was great and so was the ambiance. Cozy place! The service was perhaps the best part. Will def be back. read more

Food is not good! I was looking so forward to trying this new restaurant in the neighborhood. The penne pasta was ordinary, the chicken was disgusting, the cookies they served tasted like soap. The pistachio crème brûlée was cold and nothing to write home about. I would never go back to this restaurant. read more

The food was good. No complaints there. The dessert was good, but nothing spectacular. My espresso Martini had absolutely no vodka in it whatsoever. I would never go back for one very simple, but aggravating reason Every 3 to 5 minutes the waiter kept coming over to take our order. We sat down saying we were going to sit for a bit before ordering. They came over three times before our drinks even arrived! It was so annoying. At one point one waiter left and another one came over to ask if we wanted to order yet. It was so frustrating and so incredibly annoying. We hadn't finished eating and they were getting ready to take our plates. We weren't in a 'time slot' reservation. The aggravation is not worth the food. The food was good, but there are plenty of restaurants that have good food. I am one and done with this restaurant. I will never be returning. read more

Another great meal. This time we visited the restaurant. The vibe is good. The service perfect and we love the food.

I can honestly say this restaurant is wonderful on every level - food, service, ambiance. My husband and I have already been there five times - - I guess that says it all, right? read more

so very happy to have this restaurant in the neighborhood food was wonderful as was service will definitely be going back again staff was very attentive and owner was there the night we were there read more

Excellent. Surprise! The lasagna was excellent as was the Assasina. The stuffed figs were delicious and the fritto misto with tender calamari. I'm not a tomato sauce with the calamari but I dipped my bread into it. Luscious! The pistachio crème brûlée was excellent. The coffee a let down. The wine from Puglia was delicious. Certainly do visit read more

Fantastic new Italian restaurant - food was delicious with big portions, service even better and despite being super busy it looked like tables were turning over well. BYOB at the moment as they're sorting out their liquor license but that makes it even better in my book! Highly recommend sitting at the bar, lot of locals and chatty people who are good to share wine and stories with (if that's your thing). Love this new addition to the neighborhood. read more

The restaurant is very busy and reservations are a must. We sat at the bar since we had no reservations. Noise level was loud, service prompt. My swordfish was perfectly cooked (which is no easy feat) . My friend's pasta was excellent. Large portion and not over sauces. The appetizers were disappointing . The fried zucchini flowers unrecognizable. The coating was off, too thick and the flowers looked like chicken wings but were tasty. The artichoke with white beans were also disappointing. Sadly did not have many beans, the beans were absolutely delicious only wish there were more of them. The dish included pancetta (or maybe chorizo) that was not listed on the menu. The meat should have been omitted since it detracted from the artichokes and beans . Overall we enjoyed our meal, next time consider salad as a starter. read more

From the moment we arrived, our party of four was treated with warmth and impeccable service. We arrived for our reservation at 7pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant was full of chatting people but the noise level was low. I easily heard our conversation during our meal. The decor was earthy and warm. The dining experience was relaxed and full of wonderful taste! While we waited on our three appetizers (grilled baby octopus with broccoli rabe, sautéed in garlic and olive oil, artichoke hearts with pistachios and Parmigiano cheese, and prosciutto and mozzarella wrapped asparagus), we enjoyed olives and cheese and yummy bread with olive oil. The appetizers arrived and the conversation stilled. My favorite of the three (and it was a stiff competition) was the appetizer special: prosciutto and mozzarella wrapped asparagus. Hope this joins the menu as a regular! We sampled each others entrées, enabling me to sample one of the specials, fettuccini with lobster, while enjoying my salmon and asparagus, in addition to sampling the lamb ragú papperdelle, and killer spaghetti. The balance of taste in each dish was exquisite. And yes, we had desert which we shared with each other. I went with the roasted almond cake with chocolate sauce and whipped cream (going this have this one again). I enjoyed the sample of pistachio créme brûlée that two of our group had, and profiteroles with chocolate sauce. We left promising each other we would return soon! read more