Maruzzella

Locally owned & operated

20 years in business

Food was great! Services was really nice and the overall ambience and mood of the place was so…read moresoothing and calm.

julio was the best waiter ever! it was delicious and I will be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

TIGELLE MODENESI CON PROSCIUTTO Fresh Baked "Tigelle" Buns with Parma Prosciutto

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Spinach Ravioli, Filled with Truffle Mushroom

Olio e Più

4.5(7.6k reviews)

3.5 mi•West Village

It was a gorgeous afternoon and the village was packed with people. Good thing we had…read morereservations!! Perfect table. Half inside and half outside. Service was wonderful. Not rushed. Complimentary crunchy crusty bread and olives. We shared a small charcuterie board. (3 sizes). Everything on it was the so fresh and high quality Bruschetta - incredibly fresh ricotta. I was already getting full Friend had the salmon with sting beans topped with crispy sun chokes. He loved it I had the spaghetti carbonara. They give you a choice of the egg yolk on top, mixed in already or none at all. I had mine mixed in. It was perfectly made. Good portion. Clean rest rooms. Looking forward to going back

Great for a solo lunch…read more Started off with their new cauliflower dish - it was both colorful and flavorful. I was obsessed with the caramelized lemon garnish it came with. I could have a 100 of those. Short rib pasta was good but not anything memorable.

2.7 mi•Chelsea, Midtown West

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Pinamenta (Non-Alcoholic) Cocktail - OLIO E PIÙ NYC

Ci Siamo

4.4(898 reviews)

Almost 2 months ago, I reconnected with my cousin for dinner. The place had two entrances, the…read moreelevator entrance had a bottle of Chianti with glasses for dining guest to have while being transported to the dining room area. There are two floors, the dining room and the private room upstairs. Service was busy and not as accommodating because we took our time ordering. Food was great, we ordered the caramelized onion torta and the gnocchi frito, which hit the spot. These two appetizers are a must order. For the main course we shared the Wood Fired whole Trout. To end the dining experience we had their top notch lemon torta. We also paired our meals with the aperol Spritz and the peace of mind cocktails. I'd definitely would return for their happy hour or dinner.

This spot is swanky! Hudson Yards is out of the way for most people, but if you're in the area,…read morestop by here. My friend and I had a glass of the Di Giovanna, Vurria, Nero d'Avola 2022 and a Calabrita (a tequila cocktail). Both were really good. The space itself had gorgeous views out the large windows and table and bae seating. I plan to come back for food soon!

Private dining space - has access to outdoor terrace and view of Empire State Building

Marinated beets

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Tagliatelle

Pepe Giallo

Very cute restaurant! Adorable decor and intimate ambience. The service was impeccable, detailed,…read morequick & attentive. Food was very good--highly recommend the fried zucchini and calamari appetizer, esp for those who want calamari but don't want to be hardcore chewing for 10 min straight--I loved the combo of shoestring fried zucchini to break things up. My lasagna was excellent and wine selection was great as well. We had a wonderful time and the other tables really seemed to be enjoying themselves too. Esp giving kudos to the fact that this is a quaint and reasonably priced restaurant for this neighborhood without sacrificing on anything else. Great experience!

We walked in on a Monday night around 630 and were able to secure a spot for 5. It's small,…read moredecorated well, and service is good. I split the Pear salad and Scallop linguini with my partner. Salad was great - I would skip the linguini. My friends enjoyed the food they got. I tried one of my friend's penne and that was delicious. Solid Italian spot in Chelsea.

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Just another lovely night at Pepe Giallo

Zia Maria - Chelsea

4.1(425 reviews)

3.0 mi•Chelsea

I came here with my friends, and the food and service were wonderful! Thank you, Michael, for…read moretaking care of our table and making sure we had a great experience. I will definitely be returning! I tried the veal Parmesan, and it was truly impressive. The spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and the veal and sauce were excellent. My friends enjoyed their pastas as well--one ordered pappardelle, and the other spaghetti. The mocktails were a lovely surprise, too. I highly recommend this place!

Cute little place , the decor is very cozy and the food is delicious . I ordered a passion fruit…read moremartini and it was very good . The only thing missing is a more welcoming staff . The vibe in the place is a bit too dead :(

Meat Lovers Pizza

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Fumo

4.1(58 reviews)

3.1 mi•Chelsea

It's hard to find affordable-ish dining in Chelsea these days but Fumo definitely hits that mark…read morewith mixing Italian fine dining and affordability. There are numerous locations now in the city but this was my first time going and I was definitely eyeing it for awhile. They do weekday lunch specials of $14 pastas, boozey weekend brunches for around $24/25(not including food), and $12 Sunday dinner specials on entrees as well as happy hours on weekdays from 4-7pm that include: $7 snacks, $8 wine, $5 beer, $9 spritzes, and $9 wells. I happened to come in for Labor Day Brunch on Saturday. We both said we were going to do unlimited but honestly could only finish about a pitcher of mimosa and they only charged us for the one pitcher was the nice part. I went with Carbonara Pasta and my boyfriend had the egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich with fries. I'm not gonna lie, I've never gone to aycd brunch and have not finished my food but I could not finish my entree it was so massive and filling. I haven't had a pasta this rich in ages and it was so so good and I am all for not having those skimpy little portions. He couldn't finish his sandwich either. I tried one of the fries and it was nicely battered thick cut wedge fries. Maybe I haven't been eating out alot lately but I was legit impressed. The staff was wonderful and thoughtful. The cafe in itself is very cute and Italian with black and white marble in the bathrooms, white marble bar top, hanging plants, interesting light fixtures. I'm definitely going to make a point to come back soon.

Entered this establishment while on a Happy Hour crawl. It was our second stop and it did not…read moredisappoint! The restaurant was definitely exuding a rich Italian vibe with Aperol Spritz cocktails, $7.00 pizzas, citrus fruits and striped banquettes. I saw lots of patrons enjoying a Friday evening out after a long work week. Definitely a nice neighborhood cafe to wind down in. We ended up sitting at the bar since we were only there for happy hour. I had an Aperol Spritz and shared the happy hour $7.00 pizza with my friend. Both were very good. Spritz was a gorgeous summer color and flavor. Our bartender was busy but definitely acknowledged and attended to us respectfully. We were only there for a short amount of time and I did not get to the bathroom. The restaurant had a mature crowd and was presented in a clean and professional manner. I would enjoy spending more time here and having a proper meal. Looking forward to my next visit.

Bathroom - cool design

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Interior view of the restaurant

Da Andrea - Greenwich Village

4.4(2.8k reviews)

3.3 mi•Greenwich Village

18 years in business

Takes reservations

Amazing service and food! We got the pasta and it was…read moreamazing. The bread and focaccia are delicious we ordered multiple rounds will definitely be recommending to friends and family and can't want to come back!

Sophia and Issac were so wonderful what a lovely place. The service was awesome and love the…read moreambiance

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L'Artusi

4.3(2.7k reviews)

3.7 mi•West Village

L'Artusi knows what it's doing…read more Made a stop at this West Village Italian spot and ordered the tagliatelle, a Bombshell, and a gin gimlet. The tagliatelle was the star of the show, and having two cocktails to work through certainly didn't hurt the experience. The Bombshell was a fun choice, while the gin gimlet was a solid option for something a little more classic. L'Artusi has the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over dinner instead of rushing through it. Definitely a good option if you're in the mood for Italian food and a proper cocktail in NYC. Would happily come back to try more of the menu. My only problem with New York is that there are too many places to eat and not enough meals in a day.

Overhyped, underwhelming, and not worth the trip I had been…read morelooking forward to trying L'Artusi after hearing how difficult reservations were to secure. I booked a table for 6:30 p.m., noted that we were celebrating my mom's birthday, and specifically requested a nice table. Unfortunately, the experience fell well short of expectations, from the seating to the food. Although the restaurant was busy when we arrived, the check-in experience felt impersonal. No smile, no particularly warm greeting--just a perfunctory welcome before we were escorted upstairs and seated right next to a busy bussing station, with a garbage bin practically behind me. To make matters worse, fruit flies circled my mom's head throughout the meal, and no one seemed particularly concerned. We were seated promptly at 6:30 p.m., but within five to ten minutes, several more appealing tables for two, including booth seating, became available. Given that I had flagged my mom's birthday as a special occasion and requested a nice table, it was disappointing that no one seemed to have taken that request into consideration. We could easily have been asked to wait a few minutes for a better table rather than being seated beside the bussing station and garbage. Those tables remained empty for 20 min and a mother and daughter that were blonde were seated w a smile and then the other table was seated by a European looking couple. Good job. I could have overlooked the seating situation if the food had been exceptional. It wasn't. The Into the Woods cocktail was excellent and ended up being the only thing I genuinely enjoyed. The branzino had a distinctly fishy taste, which was particularly disappointing because I specifically gravitate toward branzino for its milder flavor. The bucatini was also underwhelming and seemed to be missing the chili. Honestly, even the tomato pasta at Eataly has better flavor, which floored me given the reputation L'Artusi has built. And it wasn't just our table. The diners seated next to me were sharing their dishes among themselves and commenting on how underwhelming the food was. They ultimately skipped dessert as well, remarking that nothing about the dessert offerings seemed particularly appealing after their experience with the main courses. Hearing other diners express the same disappointment only reinforced my impression of the meal. I had been looking forward to trying the desserts, too, but by that point, we had lost our enthusiasm and decided to skip them. When the overall experience is this lackluster, even dessert doesn't feel worth staying for. I had been so excited to finally get a reservation, especially after repeatedly hearing how difficult they are to come by. Now I find myself wondering what all the fuss is about. Neither the food nor the service justified the hype, and the experience certainly wasn't worth the time and car service from Midtown. I even left a 20% tip. Perhaps out of generosity of spirit--or perhaps it was the cocktail talking--but in hindsight, that felt more like charity than a reflection of the experience.

2.4 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

Kitchen area

Olive Oil Cake

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Crab pasta - ask for some lemon on the side and thank me later

Tavola

4.2(1.7k reviews)

Spur-of-the-momentndecision to go to one of our favorite, Tacoma did not let us down! Its NYC…read moreMarathon weekend, and while busy, we were seated at the bar counter and ably taken care of by Manny - a gem of a person! We had the calamari, Mediterranean salad, and the Margarita pizza. Two people, perfect amount of food. Oj, and tey the Lorenzo Melani, Toscana red wine. Dry, crisp, and perfect with Pizza!

Came on a weekday for late dinner and it was packed! We were quickly seated though for a party of…read more3. We ordered the fish of the day which was branzino, the Medina pizza which has figs, and spaghetti frutti di mare (seafood spaghetti). It did take a while for the food to come out but they kept us updated while we were waiting and gave us a basket of bread. Loud and pretty dark in here and tight seating space but that seems to be the norm for NYC.

1.9 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

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Linguine Vongole. Sooo savory!!

Trattoria Trecolori

4.1(3k reviews)

We stopped by here with reservations on the way to a Broadway show on a friend's recommendation…read more We were seated to outer tables quickly, offered wine and sparkling water, and we had a very friendly waiter. They brought out freshly sliced bread and olive oil and vinegar. We ordered the carpaccio salad and chicken parmesan as our main. It was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. While it was busy and loud, you can still carry on a conversation. Our food was delicious, but the chicken parmesan was amazing. Reminded me of the dinners your Italian grandma would have made. Flavorful, soft chicken with gooey melted cheese. I enjoyed every bite. Great dining experience.

The service was good and the food was generally tasty…read more The clams appetizer was a bit like an oysters Rockefeller and the sauce had a nice mild tartness to it. The carbonara had a great smokiness from the meat, and the risotto was cooked well as was most of the seafood in it. Both the carbonara and risotto had some inedible parts to it that were disappointing. The pancetta had small pieces of hard cartilage and the risotto had part of a shrimp shell.

2nd floor dining area

Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

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Mark S.

9 years ago

Fantastic customer service!!! We have eaten at this restaurant many times before. Last night went there with friends from Queens. I usually order their Veal Chop. When I asked if they had any ( it's not on the main menu and is usually a special they offer), I was told they were out . Then the owner came over to our table . I told him that I was planning on having their great veal chop but since they're out, I'll order something else . He said"I'll be right back ". He actually went to a friends restaurant near by to borrow veal chops for our table !!! Now that's customer service!!! My guests and I were so impressed - talked about it all night and today . I Highly recommend this italian restaurant - you won't be disappointed !!! read more

Samuel S.

603

225

7 years ago

Came here one day for dinner when the Turkish restaurant across the street was super crowded and wow was I impressed. The waiter was very knowledgable about everything on the menu and the wine selections, and all around extremely friendly. I had the bolognese and the overall interior decor of the restaurant is very nice in my opinion. If you are looking for a solid Italian food spot on the Upper East Side then I recommend Maruzella. read more

Luciano L.

5 years ago

The best Italian restaurant in nyc. I had the buffalo mozzarella and tomato for an appetizer so good. Then I had the lamb chops medium rare, absolutely perfect. Finally for dessert I had the tiramisu, terrific. If you're looking a new restaurant in the upper east side I highly recommend. read more

bari o.

17 years ago

really great restaurant. their white salad is amazing along with their house salad with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes. i usually add grilled chicken for a full meal. the delivery is SO fast, and the food is always fresh, read more

Linda C.

13 years ago

By Far the BEST Italian Restaurant on the UES! Me and my boyfriend are wine loves and they have a n awesome wine selection. The place is clean and everyone is very welcoming. Food is GREAT!! read more

Alexander A.

13 years ago

Amazing! We've been going there for years. Get the mussells marinara and the papardelle with mushrooms and goat cheese. Simply delish and very cute as well. read more

Abigail T.

5 years ago

Great hospitality! The best clam linguine Iv ever had. I am from Florida and they had the best key lime pie Iv ever had. highly recommend.

Mario M.

8 years ago

Spaghettini con polpettine was my choice. Spaghetti were overcooked, sause was not bad. Stuff was friendly, but too loud.

Darlene C.

7 years ago

We went for dinner last night. Good is excellent and service very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Nicola L.

5 years ago

It's truly an amazing restaurant great food friendly service and owners make sure your well taking care of

Andrew R.

9 years ago

One of my favorite Italian restaurants on the Upper East Side. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Richard S.

7 years ago

Chicken dish was okay but chicken was a bit dried out and overall the dish lacked flavor.

Bob O.

20 years ago

Hey, Nicky! Bring back the wood burning pizza oven! whoa!!

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