Karen R: Pasta - penne served with ricotta and pomodoro and topped with cubed mozzarella. The complimentary bread is also delicious with olive oil. The scenery is romantic and low light.
Chiara Caremoli: Everything!! I had the penne alla vodka which were amazing, my friend had the bolognese (they even have gluten free pasta) and that was amazing too, the minestrone and pomodoro were so great too!
Nikki 🌺: The grilled calamari appetizer, broccoli rabe, and homemade linguini puttanesca are amazing!
8. 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.
9. Nica Trattoria
8.2
354 E 84th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews
Zach Kestenbaum: Amazing food here! Eggplant rollatini is great. Definitely get the chocolate mousse.
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 Wittenberg: Fish, veal, grilled vegetables...no bad choices here.
10. 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.
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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!