1. Amaranth
8.0
21 E 62nd St (btw Madison & 5th), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews
Wheeler: The Organic Sirloin Streak with Mixed Greens and Peppercorn Sauce is to die for...absolutely to die for!
Gossip Girl: A favorite of Upper East Side society, this café is where Avery Carlyle began her ascent to reign as Queen Bee of Constance Billard. (The Carlyles: Love the One You’re With) Read more.
Alexander Golubev: Found Amaranth after the first week @ Manhattan and showed it to my "future" NY living wife. We both have been delighted by the cuisine and atmosphere.
2. Szechuan Gourmet
7.1
1395 2nd Ave (at 73rd St.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews
Cappy Popp: Dan dan noodles and OX tongue and tripe are great with the perfect amount of ma la (numbing heat from Szechuan peppercorns). Dont miss and dont bother with the more expensive Wa Jeal.
Kiwi Wang: A hidden outpost of their more popular 39th street location. Pretty authentic menu- get the spicy dumplings and the capsicum lamb! All the chili stews are good too if you're brave :)
The New York Times: Recommended: Sichuan pork dumplings with roasted red oil, ox tongue and tripe with roasted chili and peanut vinaigrette, braised flounder fillets with Napa cabbage in chili oil sauce, ma po tofu. Read more.
4. Wok 88
7.2
1570 3rd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Yorkville · 43 tips and reviews
Devonta: Pepper Steak is a must when visiting Wok 88. Laid back and relaxed dinner spot with quality and delicious Chinese food.
Tom Barak: Great place with great prices (especially at lunch time). You should order the garlic sause chicken
Andrew C: Best Chinese food in the area... quick waiter service (fun and interactive staff), speedy takeout/delivery, and simply wonderful actual food - full of flavour and always hot/fresh and hefty portions!!
6. Milano Market
8.8
1582 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews
J P: Garlic chicken is out of this world
Deep Gujral: Make a custom sandwich from the fresh meats such as black Angus steak, country ham, or pastrami!! Amazing!
Matt H: Best chicken cutlets, meatballs and broccoli rab I've ever had.
7. 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.
8. Orsay
8.3
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, this French bistro has all the best classic dishes. Try the French onion soup, and the steak tartar with frites and finish with a chocolate soufflé.
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!
12. The Surrey
7.8
20 E 76th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews
Nabil Bazzari: Lovely boutique hotel. Modern furniture. Excellent service. Great location. Got the 2 bedroom suite with the family....loved it.
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.
13. Sant Ambroeus
8.7
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews
Rowenna Cuff: Lovely ambience. The coffee was good- more like a light Italian roast. We had a Napoleon and a custard and fruit tart, both of which were really pretty to look at and tasted amazing!
Junior Richie: Amazing sea food risotto, better if u also order a glass of chardonnay!
New York Habitat: A slice of Italy on Madison Ave, come here for your sweet tooth fix. Try the Sant Ambroeus - chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate custard center.
14. Bella Blu
7.6
967 Lexington Ave (at E 70th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews
Natalie Freilich: great gazpacho, and try the lobster with spaghetti really good. overall a great place with very friendly waiters and great setting
Gansevoort Hotel Group: Honestly, everything is amazing...but definitely try the beef carpaccio!
Tani Schechter: Authentic to the key. Dover sole was fantastico as was everything ordered to the table (my goodness the lobster spaghetti) Molto buono! A must go to in NY.
Zach Hamed: Awesome brunch spot on the Upper East Side. Sit outside if the weather is warm, or under the skylight if it isn't. Avocado toast, eggs florentine, or yogurt and granola are all great bets.
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!
Time Out New York: Try the sundae, bourbon-vanilla & Scotch-chocolate ice creams form the base; the booze factor are cherries soaked in Pimm’s, and salted-caramel chocolate sauce & whipped cream mellow the alky punch. Read more.