Il Vagabondo
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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- Meaghan HApril 18, 2017I started coming here because my parents loved it in the 70s, and it still holds that same charm. While there is great bocce to participate in, the best part is the food. I love the veal piccatta.
The Corcoran GroupMay 19, 2010Sleepy Italian restaurant hosts an indoor Bocce court in the middle of the restaurant. When making a reservation, reserve one of the red and white checked tables adjacent to the court.
Jon SteinbackApril 11, 2015you may be here for the food, but don't sleep on the bocce court. it's from 1910 and wildly uneven, but fantastic fun after a bottle of wine.
Andra MateraOctober 21, 2016I have been eating at Il Vagabondo for 25 years now. Very little change in all that time. Great Osso Bucco and Gnocchi only your Italian grandma can make. Great drinks too!
James UnderbergFebruary 25, 2015Everything about this place is wonderful - Charlie the host will take care of you no matter what - great for kids / adults / parties - food amazing and service even better - three different rooms!
HectorDecember 28, 2015Sit at the cozy bar or play bocce ball while you wait for your table. Get the veal parm or gnocchi. Calm and quiet ambiance.
PapsSeptember 16, 2013Authentic Italian family restaurant :) great food, service was amazing and the indoor bocce court was so much fun!! Will def be bringing the fam here again :)
Robert GleybermanMay 22, 2013Get the orrechiette pasta with minced sausage & brocoli di rabe, diced tomatoes & garlic-- you will not regret it
Vahid JoziJanuary 13, 2014Make sure you have a chat with Jasper and ask him about his 45 years at the place and the 100 year old bar!
Christina LaFonteSeptember 2, 2013So so good! Get the papparadeli dish for deliciousness you will crave. Really fresh, tasty Italian food.
Jody R.August 18, 2013My family has been coming to this restaurant for 40 years. The eggplant parm can't be beat!
Omar HarounJuly 20, 2012Bocce ball indoor court and unbelievable food!! Best arrabiata, tiramisu, and cappuccino I've had in a while
Simon TschinkelNovember 30, 2013Over priced Italian good but good service and the Bocce court takes it to the next level of fun.
- Chad KlauserMay 3, 2010Jack, the bartender is best part of the place. Cool atmosphere, but food and service otherwise slightly above average.
Marc BlumAugust 1, 2010The veal parmigiana was featured on the food network's, "the best thing I ever ate" by Emril
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–3:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 832-9221
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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