1. Sistina
8.6
24 E 81st St (Madison), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: We had a fabulous lunch here on Labor Day. Great outdoor seating. Their Campari fennel cocktail is awesome and the salads and their bread is fantastic. Also leave room for the chocolate souffle.
Eric Enc: Worst service ever period,When We walked in on a Sunday 85F weather at 5:40pm. We were stared down because we had shorts and told We are not dressed accordingly do dine at totally empty restaurant.
Jackie Garson Howard: Gorgeous restaurant!!!!
2. Boqueria
9.1
1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews
Gothamist: New Boqueria location offers exclusive dishes like the Cojonudo (fried qual eggs with chorizo on toast), and Pulpo a la Gallega (grilled octopus, olive oil mashed potatoes, fennel, smoked pimenton). Read more.
Peťa: A MUST for all tapas lovers. Paella with mariscos was out of this world. Reminded me of the time in BCN and well no wonder since the cook comes from BCN . Go for patatas bravas & pan con tomate, 5* :)
Tasting Table: Looking to throw a party? The chef's menu ($40 per person) is for parties of 6 or more. It covers all the greatest Spanish tapas, while mixing in seasonal specialties to keep things interesting. Read more.
Claudia Newman: Lobster & fennel pie a must. Chicken Kiev is special. Scotch egg snack is great. Share mains.
Lindsey Kim: Get the macro plate! The kale Caesar is also delicious.
Thea Rodgers: All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!
4. Morso NYC
7.2
420 E 59th St (btwn 1st Ave & Sutton Pl), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews
M Reilly-Brooks: Grilled octopus as an app, rabbit hunter stew, sardines with fennel and pignolis--and cheesecake! Nice Valentine's Day meal (After Hours Jazz group played too)
Annie Alfstad: Consistent new age age Italian. Delicious, great service and outdoor dining.
Diane Weiss: Love the food! Pino is the best host..... My favorite in the neighborhood.
5. Perrine
8.3
2 E 61st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 3 tips and reviews
ᴴ: perrine salad, campanelle al tartuffo, roasted salmon and the creamy mashed potatoes worth to try🤤 loved the service too 👍🏻
Andrew C: Did not have restaurant week menu on weekend, so pricier than planned... but definitely worth it - all the food and service and atmosphere was wonderful (even as a hotel restaurant)!!!
SMA: If you are going for breakfast .. I recommend pancakes 😋
7. Table d'Hote
8.4
44 E 92nd St (Btwn Madison & Park), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 20 tips and reviews
chris: Great food, great service. Cavatelli is always amazing. A neighborhood gem.
Joo Ro: Small, lovely brunch spot in the UES. The french toast with berry compote and fresh cream melts in your mouth.
Gothamist: This hidden gem isn’t necessarily as cheap as some of the other places on this list. But what it loses in economy is saves in ambiance, plus you get complimentary muffins before your meal. Read more.
9. Café Carlyle
8.4
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews
Lana Chan: Great menu for summer 2010 Restaurant Week. Reco the pea soup, steak, chocolate cake
naveen: you most certainly should have 'woody allen and the eddy davis jazz band' on your new york list. to get: chicken hash; dover sole; your choice of martini.
Village Voice: Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Pricey Dinner and Show.
10. The Mark Hotel
8.6
25 E 77th St (and Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 34 tips and reviews
🌺 ش: The Mark is an iconic hotel. My 4th stay. Rooms, service, staff, location all perfect and worth every dollar. Luxury without trying. Close to everything yet you don’t fell the hustle and bustle 👍
ToryBurch: This Jacques Grange-designed spot features bespoke art, furniture and objects, rounding out its feeling of Art Deco-meets-Parisian chic in NYC.
Glitz Latinoamérica: Gossip Girl, Season 4: Raina and Jack plot (Episode: 421)
11. Barbaresco Restaurant
8.0
843 Lexington Ave (at E 64th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews
Leigh Fatzinger: Terrific food and service. Daily special of halibut with capers was terrific, as was the chicken, mushrooms and artichoke. Very reasonably priced. Will most certainly be back for another visit.
Pat Dwyer: Great staff. Great ambience. Great food. What more could you ask for?
Bijan Young: Fabulous pasta. We tried risotto and two others which were great. Rest of menu seemed more fussy then needed to be. Our squid was doused in sauce that wasn’t needed. Good family atmosphere.
12. Le Charlot
8.3
19 E 69th St (btwn Madison Ave & Park Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews
Isabel: The mussels are perfect at this lovely neighborhood restaurant ! The staff is very sweet and helpful especially with recommending wines.
Jason Schulweis: Small, cute, neighborhood-y feeling spot on UES. Not overly French with the cuisine but enough of the bistro vibe. Loved the salmon, tuna and off-menu Cajun chicken. Crab salad is a great starter.
Caroline Schulweis: Loud but lively. Good service when you can get their attention. Amazing food in a great location. #salmon #tuna tartare
14. Elio's
8.7
1621 2nd Ave (btwn E 84th & E 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 53 tips and reviews
Yaz S: All-time favorite Italian restaurant. On my birthday, our waiter overheard me mention chicken piccata (they have veal piccata on the menu) and offered to have it prepared. Great food & service!
nymag: Actress Phoebe Cates calls this UES spot her "sanctuary of sanity" in this week's NY Diet. She and husband Kevin Kline love the steak au poivre. Read more.
Esther Haddad: Excellent quality, always consistent throughout the years! Excellent, Friendly and Efficient staff, one of the top top Italian restaurants in the world! You simply can't go wrong ordering anything!
15. Orsay
8.3
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews
Lorraine S: Lovely French bistro! Have brunch on the patio! You get a delicious basket of pastries. Great cappucinos & the eggs Benny was delish. Make sure you get the homefries!
heather pink: This is the most underated restarant in the city. The steak tartare is probably the best in the country. I've never had a bad meal here. Also, I've never had an issue with the servers being rude.
Gansevoort Hotel Group: The BEST Steak Tartare in town!