Orsay is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Orsay

8.3
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Chapin C.Chapin Collins: The lamb shank was excellent. So was our desert.

Lorraine S.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 p.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.

Bohemian Spirit Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Bohemian Spirit Restaurant

7.9
321 E 73rd St, New York, NY
Czech Restaurant · Upper East Side · 22 tips and reviews

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Great traditional Czech/Slovak food. Loved the apps (sausage, steak tartar, pate, roasted beets). Entrees great too (duck, trout, lamb shank, veal schnitzel). Beer of course. Desserts were ok.

Thomas P.Thomas Pajor: Excellent goulash and of course Pilsner Urquell. Also loved the interior of the restaurant.

William D.William Dalasio: Some of the best food in the neighborhood. Try the schnitzel. It’s a godsend.

A La Turka is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. A La Turka

7.6
1417 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews

Pelli W.Pelli W: Lamb shank is amazing

Rob H.Rob Hellauer: Salt baked brazini, humus incredible

Jess N.Jess N: The hummus, Kebobs and salad are delicious

Au Jus is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Au Jus

7.8
1762 1st Ave (91st and 92nd Street), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Kira R.Kira Rocha: Lamb shank salad is great

Kira R.Kira Rocha: Had sandwiches and salads here, love their food, it seems and tastes healthy :)

Jon h.Jon hoffman: Really great sandwiches and plates. Roasted leg of lamb sandwich is my favorite. Only counter seating though. Take out or deliver.

Persepolis is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Persepolis

7.5
1407 2nd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kim: Sour cherry rice is relish! Try the chicken pomegranate stew and the lamb shank for entrees! Bakalava is to die for.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: Stumbled here by accident and was surprisingly good! Great taste and service

Rahmin P.Rahmin Pavlovic: Ask for tahdig (sounds more like ta'dik). Not on the menu, bit they serve it. Delicious!

Antonucci is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Antonucci

8.6
170 E 81st St (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 15 tips and reviews

Mel DogMel Dog: The best carbonara I've ever had outside of Italy.

Piper F.Piper Flusser: don't forget to ask for the tomato sauce and baked goat cheese dip-it should come witht he bread but sometimes they forget- its absolutely amazing!

TingTing: Wow. What a surprise. The carbonara is fantastic. The bacon and egg combi here is so fragrant. Order the half portion so that u can try other stuff! It's not in the menu for dinner, so ask nicely!

Uva is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Braised Lamb Shank

Cassandra S.Cassandra Sweet: Scrumptious! Cheese board amazing.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.

Yefsi Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Yefsi Estiatorio

8.5
1481 York Ave (at E 78th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Smith: Great greek salad and moussaka, green beans are amazing. Order wine, not the best place for cocktails.

Cappy P.Cappy Popp: Grilled octopus. JUST DO IT. All day, every day. And the dip plate. And shrimp saganaki. And lemon potatoes. Seriously, this place is utterly amazing. Just don't take my bar seat - pointing at you.

Chris H.Chris Heuer: Local gem. Must try when on upper east side.

La Goulue is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. La Goulue

7.8
29 E 61st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Oguzhan K.Oguzhan Kuscuoglu: Everything on the menu we tasted was delicious. A wide selection of wines.

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: Try the Tarte Tartin! Delish❤️

NancyNancy: Consistently excellent quality & service at this lovely Michelin star restaurant. While expensive, worth it for a fine French meal of the braised ribs, filet or a salad, paired w/the perfect wine.

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.1
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

Joseph H.Joseph Huppert: Fabulous gourmet market . Beautiful fish & meats.

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Stock up on snacks—rocky road ice cream and granny smith apples for N, please—at this gourmet grocery store. (It Had to Be You) Read more.

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Even more expensive than Whole Foods! Go here for the best meat and fresh seafood. The best fresh pesto sauce anywhere!

Nica Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Nica Trattoria

7.8
354 E 84th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Francesca G.Francesca Grima: Most amazing Italian food! Make sure you bring cash as they don't accept cards. Don't forget to try the lamb chops

Derek W.Derek Wittenberg: Fish, veal, grilled vegetables...no bad choices here.

Swiss In Hong Kong .Swiss In Hong Kong 🇨🇭🇭🇰: Ask the chief Giuseppe, what's great. We ate today 5 dishes, all was great!

Nino's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Nino's

7.5
1354 1st Ave (btwn 72nd & 73rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 20 tips and reviews

Brittney O.Brittney O: Went here for Restaurant Week 2011 and the service was great. The meatballs, rigattoni and chocolate mousse cake was amazing.

Rachel R.Rachel Rosenstein: UES Italian staple that consistently serves exceptional pastas, meats and fish

James S.James St James: Came here last Thursday with my wife and her best friend from college, and all had an extremely enjoyable evening. Favorites among the table were the meatballs, the spaghetti carbonara, and the lamb

Jones Wood Foundry is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Jones Wood Foundry

8.4
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews

Simon T.Simon Tschinkel: Best fish (haddock) & chips I've had in ages.

Stuart H.Stuart Holt: Holy hot hostesses

Jason L.Jason Leibowitz: WiFi password is jwf2122492700. Network name is jwf-b. Enjoy.

Maya is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Maya

8.2
1191 1st Ave (btwn E 64th St & E 65th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 148 tips and reviews

Bo B.Bo Beyer-Johnson: Squash bloosm quesadilla is amazing. Really good happy hour during the work week.

Rob L.Rob Longert: $35 for all you can eat/drink brunch is a steal!

Gene R.Gene Rayburn: Try the bacon guac.

Pascalou is one of The 15 Best Places for Lamb Shanks in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Pascalou

7.1
1308 Madison Ave (btwn E 93rd St & E 92nd St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 19 tips and reviews

NearSay NYCNearSay NYC: Brunch, brunch, and brunch! We can't get enough of the smoked salmon and crabmeat omelets.

chrissy s.chrissy spaziano: The best meal your taste buds will savor

Katelin R.Katelin Rose: I love this place it is fabulous anything you get is fabulous!!!