My husband and I came here for the first time after a concert. The service was impeccable, friendly, not overbearing and graceful. When we had one mushroom left on the plate, the server asked if we wanted to finish it before he took the plate away. There was a very kind demeanor to all the staff as if it were a family and all working for the same goal. We had the pulled short rib pasta, delicious and so much meat! Highly recommend!! read more

Fantastic place for authentic Italian! We always try to eat here when we visit the city! It's a real gem~ Great food, lovely service, and the best homemade limoncello in NY! read more

Checked out this restaurant on 1st Avenue. The crowd broke a bit geriatric, but maybe that was because we had a 7:00 table. We were seated at a comfortable table. The host and staff were very solicitous. Started off with a solid martini. Bread and olive oil were good. We shared an insalata Bianca. My wife ordered the Rotolo and I tried the pork shop special. Everything was solidly OK. The prices are below average for the Upper East Side. OK experience, overall. The Italian food scene is very competitive on the upper east side. Add half a star if you are value oriented. read more

Maruzzella - Rotolo di Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We ordered the branzino and chicken martini two days ago via GrubHub delivery. The packaging was good with bread given on the side.We ordered the sauce on the side for the branzino, which was a request that they fulfilled, and that was appreciated. However, the branzino had a taste that was very strongly of dirt. This is quite unusual for a saltwater fish. We enjoyed the chicken martini, which came with potatoes and spinach. We were surprised as the reviews were generally good, but I would definitely stay away from the fish. read more

A traditional Italian restaurant located in the Upper East Side of NYC, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was very friendly and efficient. I had the Branzino fish with spinach for $29.75. I felt the fish had an odd taste. The others enjoyed their pasta and fresh gnocchi. read more

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Very tasty food! We were looking for a restaurant and wandered in here off the street and were very happy we did!. We had the homemade spinach ravioli, we also had the chicken Contadina which was fantastic - wonderful sauce and so flavorful. Thomas, our waiter took very good care of us and the dessert was outstanding with tiramisu. We'll be back. read more

New favorite UES Italian!! Martini chicken is amazing!! Having my birthday party here - service was top notch!!

Great Neighbourhood restaurant. Good food and very friendly service. Always the go-to when you're not sure where to go. read more

Their food is consistently excellent. The service is attentive and accomodating. You can hear your conversation with your friends. read more

Food and service both excellent. I would recommend it if you are looking for a casual place to dine.

Marruzella's is a classic old-school Italian spot. It is the perfect place to bring your out of town relatives for dinner, especially if--like mine--they are also old-school Italians. The service is impeccable. The servers will crack jokes with you as you enter, rattle off the impressively long list of specials, and never let your water glass run dry. Your "particular" aunt from Long Island will have nothing to complain about. The food is also excellent. The dishes are all classics (the menu is an italian 'greatest hits' collection). Still, each one is almost surprisingly delicious. Our favorite appetizer is the calamaria ala grigli. It's essentially just grilled calamari and salad, but it is extraordinarily fresh and summery. Our favorite entrée is the veal scallopini marsala; it is almost decadently rich. The food comes out fast too. And, naturally, there is warm, soft bread which arrives promptly on your table, much to the delight of your father (rapidly approaching 'hangry' after battling traffic for 2 hours). The décor manages to be clean and well-composed yet not overly formal. It's very cozy and homey. After a meal here, your out-of-town family will be clamoring to visit again soon. How long you wait to take them up on it....well, that's on you. read more

Maruzzella is one of my favorite spots in New York City. My fiance and I come here regularly and have celebrated many special occasions at this restaurant, and the staff always makes us feel incredibly welcome. The food is phenomenal. I highly recommend the rigatoni cipullo; it's like nothing I've ever had before. The ossobuco is also phenomenal. They also make a great (and strong) dirty martini. You also wouldn't expect an Italian restaurant to have the best key lime pie I've ever had. If you're looking for a cozy, old school Italian restaurant with incredible food and service, look no further than Marruzzella! read more

If you're looking for an Italian restaurant with delicious food, served with welcoming and impeccable attention in a charming, cozy environment, look no further than Maruzzella! Yesterday afternoon, my husband and I hosted a luncheon for 40 people to celebrate our recent wedding (we had the entire restaurant for ourselves) and we could not have hoped for a more wonderful event!! From the moment we initiated a conversation with owners Nicola and Ramiro about having this luncheon, to the moment we said goodbye at the end of the event, they were consistently accommodating and patient, and always seemed genuinely interested in helping us have a successful celebration. The entire staff was equally attentive and helpful. Without exception, everyone who attended expressed how very delicious the food was (including those amazing desserts!) , how lovely the restaurant is, and how attentive and seamless was the service. Prior to our event, we'd had dinner at Marruzzella just with a few friends, and our experience was as wonderful as it turned out to be at our luncheon yesterday. Sincerest thanks to Nicola, Ramiro, and the entire staff helping us and our friends and family enjoy a very special celebration in such a very special way! -- Mallory and Jesús read more

What can I say... this place knocks it put of the park! Another visit to my daughter... another wonderful meal! 10/10 on all accounts....like going to an old friends house for dinner... awesome read more

This is a old school type Italian Restaurant. The food is Fabulous! I have been there many Times and never had a bad meal!! And the service is above and beyond. Thank you for such good pasta and fish and desserts !! read more

delicious and authentic italian dishes, great wine selection, friendly staff, and a warm ambiance in Maruzella. had a nice time here with girlfriends after visiting the Met. we could overhear a lot of people talking with the staff about how frequently they are in. a very cute spot to be a regular multiple times a week. not pricey either :) read more

This is a great date spot - a little pricey, big portions, and dim lighting so you can make sure your date goes home full and impressed. My friend and I came at 7:30 on a weeknight - not busy at all, plenty of space. They have an extensive wine list but unfortunately don't price by the glass. We split the spaghettini pomodoro e basilico and the pollo alla bolognese - frankly, they were enough for two people and then some. A little salty but definitely flavorful and well prepared. The panna cotta for dessert was the perfect topper. All in all, a nice place for a quiet catch up meal! read more

Maruzzella - Spaghettini pomodoro e basilico - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very good dinner. My husband started with the beef carpaccio and really enjoyed it. The beef was thinly sliced and there was a good amount of Parmesan cheese. He added a bit of salt because it needed a little more flavor. I got the salad which came with endive, artichoke, hearts of palm, Parmesan and lemon and olive oil dressing. It was light and tasty. My husband also got the fresh rolled pasta with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce and really enjoyed it. read more

Maruzzella - Root lo di Pasta - ricotta, mozzarella, spinach - very good - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I was disappointed the last time we were there. The service was good, but the food was tired. It just wasn't as good as it used to be. There are many other good choices in the neighborhood. read more

Big fan of this Italian joint. Sat bistro style and had fun people watching in fresh air. Very intimate setting. Enjoyed the burrata with cherry tomatoes and pesto and didn't want to share. Did however Share a bottle of wine if you can tell by my review :) my salmon entree was cooked perfectly and Caesar salad was homemade goodness. Loved tasting the anchovies! read more

Maruzzella - Whole lotta burrata :) didn't share- all mine! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great Italian in a great city.. This is a lovely little place on 1st Ave making genuine Italian food. The seafood risotto is lively as is the lasagne and shrimp linguini... read more

Maruzzella - Outside sidewalk tables - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Nice local Italian. The food is always excellent! Service is very good. Italian cheesecake is so fresh. Enjoy.

My brother recently moved right across the street from here and chose it as the spot where we got to meet his girlfriend for the first time. I am so happy he picked here. Although the place is TINY and you will most likely need an appointment, the food was outstanding as was the service. My main entree was pappardelle with white truffle oil, mushrooms and goat cheese. The food is so authentic and they deliver! Turns out the owner is from the same town in italy that my grandmother is from! This will be one of my go to spots when visiting my brother. read more

Maruzzella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Had this delivered. Food was cold oil leaked out of all the containers wouldn't order delivery.

Around the Corner on 1st and East 77th is a good Italian Restaurant! This is one of my favorite inexpensive Italian Restaurants in the area. All of their dishes are very good along with the service. The shrimp and Broccoli Rabe dish maybe my favorite when they have it. But the Chicken with Artichokes and Rotolo Di Pasta which is a rolled homemade pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and mozzarella in a light tomato sauce are also very good. You can enjoy a long evening without anyone asking us if we wanted the check. Great when you are the one paying for a large family get together in NYC. read more

Maruzzella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We had dinner here Sep 23 and everything was so good. The melon and prosciutto was the best I have ever had. I had the homemade fettuccine special and the flavors were so distinct, but went together so well. Best Panna Cotta I have ever had. We always love to go to Maruzella's because the food is so good and service is personal. Don't miss it!! read more

Incredible food! During these hard times, it is hard to find restaurants that are open and keeping the quality of their food to their max. Maruzzella exceeded my expectations. We ordered the Insalata Romana con Barbabietole, pappardelle all'olio di tartufo bianco, and the rotolo di pasta. Everything we ordered was amazing, I will definitely order take out from them again and again and hoping to visit them when the Pause is done. Ohhh and order the tiramisu it is soft, tasty and delicious. If you want to safe some bucks! Order on their website!! Support your local restaurants! read more

Wonderful authentic and charming Italian restaurant with a nice and cozy ambiance, outstanding service and wonderful food. I have wanted to try this restaurant for so long and was definitely not disappointed when we did. Ambiance. Nice and cozy. Linen covered tables, brightly painted walls, exposed brick walls, arched doorways and artwork balance the dining area so it is nice but cozy and comfortable feeling- which is how I personally like to feel when I have Italian. Service. Fantastic. Thomas was so friendly and attentive, another server attentively had our waters filled, and the manager also checked in on us toward the end of the meal. top service Food. Everything was wonderfully, with an extensive menu and pasta dishes for anyone's taste. I was torn between two but when I asked if they could make my very favorite fruiti di mare (not on the menu), Thomas said of course ! We had: - Frutti de mare - wonderful. Mussels were huge, fresh and quality shrimp, clams... I chose angel hair for a change and the pasta was cooked perfectly, broth was also perfectly flavored - Chicken breast special in a wine gravy with potatoes and vegetables. My friend thought it was fantastic and I tried - flavorful sauce and chicken was great. - Key lime pie was also super. Sambuca served with the 3 coffee beans. And Extra dirty martini was made perfectly. Definitely recommend for a cozy Italian dinner with family, friends or a date. read more

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Great quality food , Nick and the staff always makes you feel welcomed, food is always good quality authentic Italian style, makes you feel like your in Italy. Thank you Nick and staff for the great hospitality and the tasty food! I will always go there you pay for good quality! read more

Very nice and intimate local restaurant. Pasta dishes seem to be ordered by most patrons. We had the lasagne and tagliatelle bolognese which were very good and ample portions We will definitely be back! read more

An excellent neighborhood gem with welcoming staff and service. Understated, cozy and comfortable it's a great place to unwind and have a suburb authentic Italian meal. If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, with a very good choices and selections you have to try it... it's been around for 24 years for a reason. read more

Sad that I lived on the UES for years and only just now discovered this gem! Delicious food (recommend the taglioni with artichoke and shrimp), cozy, warm atmosphere, and great service read more

I used to love Maruzzella, but I find them to be just ok these days and very expensive. The risotto doesn't have as much flavor as it used to. read more

Very friendly waitstaff and pleasant environment. The hummus/pita and mussels were yummy. I overheard other customers remarking that their orders were also delicious. read more

Came here for the first time was seated right away server came right away ordered drinks he fixed the. Wobbly table without even asking server came periodically food was excellent prices were good overall pleasant experience management came over periodically and asked of everything was good clientele seemed to be repeat customers all in all pleasant experience will cone again read more

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I feel like this is a hidden gem on the UES. This is one of the best family owned Italian restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of going to. I love this place! read more

Whether it's the genuine and warm welcoming by all members of the wait staff and the owner, Nick - the moment you step foot in Maruzzella you are greeted by the romantic, yet subtle ambience and the aromas of all things delicious that are being consumed by patrons or being prepared in the kitchen. The pasta is homemade and is spot on; the baby baked clams are a perfect starter to a meal. Perhaps my favorite (it's truly next to impossible to pick just one) dish is the Orcecchiette with sausage & broccoli rabe. Make sure to save room for their delicious tiramisu, paired with an after dinner drink! Regardless if you are accompanied by friends or your better half, your dining experience Maruzzella will be one that you won't forget - and you'll immediately think about how soon you can return. read more

Maruzzella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food and service was amazing! We started with a chilled bottle of wine paired with our pasta. I had the vodka pasta and the serving was a huge portion. Dessert was freshly made, Panna cotta with raspberries! The service was friendly and very welcoming. My first time here and I will definitely be back! read more

Maruzzella - Outside limoncello for after dinner ;) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Penne alla vodka was beyond bland with frozen peas on top. All chicken dishes my party ordered were no doubt microwaved. At one point I even heard the microwave turn on. Not to mention the start was awful with the bread being undeniably frozen. Water was not filled till after I finished eating. Overall worst Italian place, worse than Olive Garden. To add on, portions were small compared to the price. Would not recommend to my worst enemy. You're in nyc go visit any other Italian place. read more

Maruzzella is a great restaurant with a big heart. Have lived in the area for many years but only noticed the restaurant during lockdown-COVID-walks. It's is a neighborhood place but with great execution that stands up as an objectively fine NYC restaurant. Great salads, awesome calamari of any kind, classic pasta dishes and well cooked fish. Finally went there the first day outdoor dining was OK'd by the powers that be. They have my favorite digestif, Galliano. So there's that. read more