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!

Yummy, quick, and affordable!…read more Didn't know they opened on the UES, but glad I found it during my walk. Wanted something on the go. I got the Allá Vodka w/ Burrata and it was so good! One serving is plenty and can definitely be shared. The employees were super inviting and provided great suggestions to us first timers. The place is small and just one tiny table for two outside. It is not for one to stay.

Nifty little spot to get in your carbs with some tasty gnocchi…read more Its a small space mainly for order and pickup as there is no seating. They offer a few different varieties of gnocchi from pomodoro, to pesto, to bolognese, and a few others. Cold drinks, tiramisu, and ceasar salad also on the menu. They also have gluten free options, and a few Spring specials when I dropped by. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

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...

Ambiance (5/5): It feels super trendy coming in with the dark lighting, cozy vibes. It is…read moreincredibly crammed inside. Somehow we managed to get seated in the front area without a reservation on a Friday at 7:30p?! The lines got longer soon thereafter. Service (5/5): the waitress provided some recommendations upon request. She checked in on us often and our waters were always full. The food came out pretty fast after working too!! The bill came quickly despite wanting to stay to chitchat, but we were never rushed out once we paid! Food (5/5): I don't usually choose Italian but the two dishes we got were both very delicious!! Gnocchi: the flavors of the truffle were forward but not overpowering. The gnocchi was soft and soaked up the delicious sauce. Vitaello Gratinato: the veal was very tender. The small cubes of potato had perfect exterior crunch. The sauces all worked very well together.

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.

Solid Italian spot in the heart of the UES!…read more My friends and I made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday. Highly recommend making one, because the wait to be seated was long. The owner was so funny! He's definitely going to tell you what to order, but trust his recommendations. We got the burrata to share, which was delicious, but nothing extraordinary! For my main I got Linguine with Vodka Sauce. The sauce was delicious, perfectly creamy and savory. The pasta was a tad bit too al dente for my taste, but I still enjoyed it!

Decent portions for crazy Upper East Side prices. Perhaps this explains why it was just me during…read morethe chill period between lunch and dinner. Seriously, it was just me. Yes, the food is good. I had a tortellini soup (good, but small), and veal tortellini (doubled up, but still a good portion in a good sauce), everything is tasty, but this is all stuff I can get in Brooklyn for a fraction of the price. Oh, the rosemary focaccia bread is absolutely delicious and unlimited, but the amount they give you is stingy. In fact, the whole experience is measured and stingy. On a hot day like today, they barely kept me hydrated, which I needed to be kept because you can have grated, salty, Parmesan cheese on anything you want. At least the owner is a nice guy. He is partly why this is not a three star review. I am not putting this as a favorite, but if somebody were to ask me what is a good Italian restaurant in the Upper East Side, I would not hesitate to give this one a shoutout.

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!