Italianissimo Ristorante is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Italianissimo Ristorante

8.8
307 E 84th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 16 tips and reviews

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: You'd never know about this place unless you were walking by. Quaint and romantic spot for date night. The waiters are super friendly and have great recommendations. Try the carbonara!

Kerry H.Kerry Hay: Best kept secret in the Upper East. Reservations recommended.

Mark W.Mark Wyszomierski: excellent, staff is very friendly.

The Meatball Shop is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. The Meatball Shop

1462 2nd Ave (btwn E 76th & E 77th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 178 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn W.Kaitlyn Watson: Both vegetarian meatballs are to die for, as are the tzatziki sauce and their spicy marinara.

Joshua J.Joshua John: Spicy pork with spicy meat sauce - bomb.

Bill C.Bill Cauchois: I never thought eating meatballs could be so cool.

Caffe Buon Gusto - Manhattan is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Caffe Buon Gusto - Manhattan

8.3
236 East 77th St., New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews

Alex C.Alex Clausen: A lite diner after a long day of sightseeing in NYC. Price matched fine with the quality. We got seated right away. Great service. Missed fresh Parmesan instead of the pre-grated cheese.

Brendan C.Brendan Clancy: 50% off any bottle of wine. Su, Mon or Tue

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Excellent chicken parm, very reasonably priced. You have to order pasta as a side.

Il Mulino is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Il Mulino

7.7
37 E 60th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 25 tips and reviews

A S.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 C.Brandon Cobb: Caponata is excellent!

MarkMark: Gluten free pasta available

Numero 28 Pizza is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Numero 28 Pizza

7.3
1431 1st Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews

Alaaddin A.Alaaddin Akkaya: The mushroom pizza and chianti wine!!

Mel T.Mel Tab: Some of the best pizza I've had in NYC

Rob M.Rob Munsch: Brunch menu is all-around excellent; bring a group and split several special pizzas and maybe the spinach-and-goat-cheese omelet. Good coffee too.

Maruzzella Ristorante is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Maruzzella Ristorante

7.3
1483 1st Ave (at 77th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews

Diane L.Diane Lavine: Love this restaurant good and service e wonderful

DebbieDebbie: John comes from Brooklyn to eat the linguine with clam sauce😄

Lisa F.Lisa F: Authentic, cozy and charming Italian. Fruitti de Mare very good.

Third Avenue Ale House is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Third Avenue Ale House

7.7
1644 3rd Ave (@ E 92nd St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 52 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: New place on the upper east side - tons of great local beer along with solid food. Try the nachos!

Kristen F.Kristen Favorito: The pretzel....don't question it...just do it!

Lauren I.Lauren Ianuzi: if you're looking to avoid the sometimes crowed bar when stopping in for a bite to eat, ask to be seated in the back dining room. the mac and cheese pie is SO good, just prepare to have leftovers.

Italian Village Pizzeria is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Italian Village Pizzeria

7.4
1526 1st Ave (79th and 1st), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 40 tips and reviews

Toni R.Toni R: I have been going here since i was 5. I love this place! Always good food and the people here are wonderful!

AshleyAshley: The meatball hero is to die for! I trek all the way up here just for that!

Andrea A.Andrea Arnold: Italian Village is my favorite pizza joint to go to when I visit NYC. I dream about their perfect pizza slices daily. Extra garlic powder, please.

Delizia 73 Ristorante & Pizza is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Delizia 73 Ristorante & Pizza

7.3
1374 1st Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 33 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: Their a la vodka slice is amazing. And the garlic knots are good too. Filet of sole is good too.

Daniel C.Daniel Connolly: Gramma slice is money!

David J.David Johnson: Get the grandma slice. Incredible.

Bocado Café is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Bocado Café

7.4
1293 Lexington Ave (at E 87th St), New York, NY
Café · Carnegie Hill · 87 tips and reviews

Mehmet Fatih Y.Mehmet Fatih Yıldız: Excellent ethiopian coffee. Best latte ever.

Αnnoula D.Αnnoula D: Awesome place to get together with friends! Their brunch is so yummy!!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Neighborhood coffee shop with some bakery items and sandwiches.

Delizia 92 is one of The 11 Best Places for Spicy Marinara in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Delizia 92

6.9
1762 2nd Ave (at 92nd St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Yorkville · 39 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Haarala: Best slices on the Upper East Side alongside great stromboli and cheap beer.

Scott H.Scott Harris: Mar y monte is the best thing (not listed) on the menu!

Larry M.Larry Mcphail: The best Chicken Fettucine Alfredo theurre' is. YOU DON'T KNOW ! ! ! !