1. J.G. Melon
8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews
Tim Geisenheimer: There may be better burgers in NYC, but Melon's burger is classic and amazing. You will not be disappointed.
Food Network: Grill master, Bobby Flay, thinks the best burger can be found at JG Melon in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
New York Habitat: In a world of trendy, fancy, gourmet burgers, JG Melon has maintained its old school mentality to create some of the best burgers in the city. Try the bacon cheeseburger.
2. Ladurée
9.0
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 257 tips and reviews
Liana Lau: SO THRILLED that Laduree has come to NY!!! :D :D Vanille and pistache are amaazing. Melon & fraise mentholée (the summer seasonal flavors) were amazing, but are no longer here.
Yuki Hirayama: Yuzu, Rose and Melon are amazing.
S.M.: Macaron lovers Need to go to laduree! Perfection!
4. Perrine
8.1
2 E 61st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 3 tips and reviews
♓︎: 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 😋
Alyson Spina: Homemade pastas, bread baskets & sauces are all delicious. An authentic, ambient Italian restaurant. Enjoy a great meal for reasonable $. Much more elegant than a pizzeria, but w same hearty feeling.
Brendan Clancy: 50% off any bottle of wine. Su, Mon or Tue
Lee Hoffman: Excellent chicken parm, very reasonably priced. You have to order pasta as a side.
8. Elio's
8.7
1621 2nd Ave (btwn E 84th & E 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 53 tips and reviews
M: Great spot. Loved the spaghetti, but you can't go wrong with most dishes. Sitting outside is a bit quieter than inside, at times.
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!
Dana Markiewicz: GREAT hidden wine bar. Tell Heidi what you like and let her choose your wine...never a bad pick, plus EXCELLENT food!
Jeffrey Shynn: Like if you love Heidi!
stephanie: they don't take reservations, but you can call ahead and put your name on the list, and they'll call you to come when your table is ready.
12. Mezzaluna Restaurants
7.6
1295 3rd Ave (btwn E 74th & E 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 23 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Mezzaluna is the perfect low-key Italian dinner on the Upper East Side. You can’t go wrong with any of the brick oven pizzas; however our recommendation is the spicy black linguine with shrimp.
TK 🍦🍷: Delicious: artichoke ravioli w/brown butter sage sauce. Also yummy: kale salad. But: my pasta arrived 20 mins after everyone else's entree. On a Friday night, it was full of families (lots of kids).
Parul: The Selavatica pizza is an all-time favorite!
13. The Surrey
7.8
20 E 76th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews
Nicole Tiedemann: This may be my new favorite NY boutique hotel!! The service is outstanding, location is fab and the hotel just exudes a feeling of relaxation and comfort.
ToryBurch: Have a relaxing moment on the rooftop deck where bespoke drinks are made with herbs from the garden.
Travel + Leisure: The in-house mixologist, on hand 24/7, will craft your perfect cocktail in the comfort of your room—and show you how to concoct drinks like Basil Lime Gimlets.
14. Il Mulino
7.7
37 E 60th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 25 tips and reviews
Marcela Camacho: Crimini stuffed ravioli with truffle sauce...OMG!!!! And the gamberetto starter too much for words. Very romantic and authentic italian, loved it
A S: The single greatest source of Italian food in the world. Try not to fill up on the salami and cheese and bread, but they are so good you'll do it anyways. Get the veal Parm on the bone. Buon apetito
Brandon Cobb: Caponata is excellent!
Lauren: Best diner on the UES. Solid staples: eggs, home fries, wraps, etc. Great service & staff, too.
Ruben Brosbe: The York Ave is without a doubt the best item on a very solid menu
Anna Osgoodby: One of my favorite diners around the UES. The staff is great, the menu selection can't be beat and the food is delicious!