Pinocchio Ristorante is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Pinocchio Ristorante

7.5
1748 1st Ave (at E 91st St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews

Philip H.Philip Harper: Old school home cooking at it's best italian style! Bring a date or your family! Food is all very tasty esp grilled calamari :-)

Anand C.Anand Chopra-McGowan: Very small, very cozy, and very attentive staff!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great Italian food and a wonderful ambience! The staff is super attentive, quite rare for New York! Be sure to book a table in advance.

OM Real Indian Food is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. OM Real Indian Food

1593 2nd Ave (82nd and 83rd), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 35 tips and reviews

Rowenna C.Rowenna Cuff: Try the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Rogan Josh... Absolutely amazing and such good value for money! You can also BYOB (wine only)

LealaLeala: Half-price lunch all week!

Amanda G.Amanda Gluck: Get the butter chicken (comes in a delicious red sauce), lamb korma, and paratha

Dulce Vida Latin Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

7.9
1219 Lexington Ave (Btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick M: When I've been here, the food always feels like its home cooked. Try the waiter recommended Bandeja Paisa for an interesting mix of flavor or the ropa vieja for a safe bet

Nikki V.Nikki Vargas: Delicious, authentic Colombian food in the UES! The juices are amazing; try the Guayaba juice. Also, the beef empanadas are delicious and definitely worth a try. Looking forward to eating here again!

Dohn S.Dohn Solis: Beyond horrible svce.Told them 5X I'm allergic to onions and they said they'd make the food without.After 30 mins they changed their minds.Won't be giving them my $ nor will I recommend them to anyone

Anassa Taverna is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Anassa Taverna

8.2
200 E 60th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews

Aigerim N.Aigerim N: Oh the Greek salad, oh the grilled chicken, oh the seafood... Quality Greek home cooking. A Greek island in the middle of Manhattan. Very generous size of wine by the glass. Right by Bloomingdale's.

Jenny K.Jenny K: Delicious food, prompt service and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the striped bass and walnut cake. A lovely new addition to neighborhood!

Jodi G.Jodi Goodman: Incredible restaurant very reasonably priced with a dope atmosphere. Even a dj. Also next door to bloomies and Dylan's candy bar :)

Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House

7.7
1588 2nd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 48 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dickmann: Great atmosphere, great food, good service. Can't ask for more. I had the General Tso chicken and it was excellent. Interior decoration was unusually nice which I appreciated.

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: Be careful if you order online. The dan dan noodles on Seamless says it's made with minced beef but in the restaurant, they say they only serve dan dan noodles with minced pork.

Xian X.Xian Xian: Yummy Fried Calamari with spicy salt and pepper

Moti Mahal Delux is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Moti Mahal Delux

8.3
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

Ashish S.Ashish Sethi: Excellent food!! The Butter Chicken and Daal Makhani were very authentic & awesome. Also try out the Roomali Khasta, a very eclectic appetizer!

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The lamb kebabs are exceptional, as is the thickly seasoned tandoori chicken. Veggies can head to a steaming lunch buffet with vegetarian options as well!

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Phenomenal food: paneer tikka, dahi palak, murgh tandoori, burrah kebab (best thing on the menu), murgh and dal makhani - and, of course, gulab jamun

Agra is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Agra

807 Lexington Ave (62nd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 22 tips and reviews

David 🎉 L.David 🎉 Laster: Hidden gem in lower UES. Delicious shag, vegetable samosas, and naan (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

deardeletadeardeleta: Get the Agra Thali Dinner. It allows you to try at least 5 different things on the menu in smaller portions.

Sarah E.Sarah E.: Best Indian food in NYC!

Chef Ho's is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Chef Ho's

1720 2nd Ave (Btwn 89th & 90th), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Yorkville · 17 tips and reviews

jon p.jon propper: Killer Chinese food. Chicken lettuce wraps and crispy beef

Caroline D.Caroline Drucker: Awesome chinese restaurant.

Leo Y.Leo Yanes: Try the Peking duck!

Candle 79 is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Candle 79

154 E 79th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 169 tips and reviews

Meng H.Meng He: Love the Grilled Vegetable & Wild Mushroom Stuffed Tempeh served with sweet potato puree, asparagus, chocolate mole sauce, and fennel salad. Read more.

Rob P.Rob Purdie: go to this restaurant. eat anything on the menu. try not to start laughing at how good it is. Read more.

Jessie R.Jessie Rauch: Order the piccata. Take a bite. Close your eyes. See the white light? Move toward it.

Our Place is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Our Place

6.8
242 E 79th St, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews

Maddie P.Maddie Pizza: The best crispy shredded beef! Also, friendly staff.

Vinnie Z.Vinnie Zarrillo: Serves beer n wine now

Matt F.Matt F: Best Chinese food on UES. Sesame chicken is tremendous

EJ's Luncheonette is one of The 11 Best Places for a Home Cooking in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. EJ's Luncheonette

7.6
1271 3rd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

EJ's LuncheonetteEJ's Luncheonette: Lunch Specials: Penne Pasta with Beef Bolognese/ BBQ Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich/ Deluxe Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich/ Deluxe Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Wrap/ Ranchero Grilled Chicken Salad

Talia G.Talia Goldberg: Breakfast all day. The ideal brunch spot.

caroline l.caroline lewis: Cash only