Sharmin Shahbaz

From the moment I stepped through the doors, I knew I was in for something special. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between cozy and elegant, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that invites you to linger. The staff were attentive without being intrusive—genuinely welcoming and clearly passionate about what they do. Now, the food? Simply outstanding. Every dish was a celebration of flavor and freshness. perfectly seasoned, beautifully plated, and bursting with character. Even the sides and sauces felt thoughtfully crafted, elevating the entire experience. What truly sets this restaurant apart is its attention to detail. From the curated wine list to the impeccable timing between courses, everything felt seamless. It’s rare to find a place that nails atmosphere, service, and cuisine with such finesse. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving something extraordinary, this restaurant is a must-visit. I left feeling full, happy, and already planning my next visit.

Madison Maxwell

WOW!!! I’m sad we haven’t come here sooner. Definitely my favorite Italian in the neighborhood so far! Food was amazing and service was exceptional. The owner was so kind and generous, and made great recommendations for dishes to try, we loved everything that we had. This will be an UES staple for us and can’t wait to go back!

+2

Christopher Fuller

Excellent meal! The food, service, and ambience were all top notch. If you are looking for great Italian in the Upper East Side you MUST come here!

Malcolm C.

Such a lovely little authentic Italian restaurant. The food was devine and the service felt like you were in a little restaurant in Rome. The food tasted like real Italian food. This place is like a little hidden gem. The owner is there everyday and takes cares of his costumer. You definitely need a reservation for this place because It it quite small inside. The mushroom pasta was so good and the seasonal pumpkin one was so good. Overall 9/10

+1

Go! for the pasta & the soups, skip everything else, and don't expect attentive service. The pasta's were divine. Perfectly made Gnocchi, pasta's that were cooked to perfection, sauces that showed a nuanced attention to details. Soups showed a similar attentiveness to ingredients and care. Unfortunately, the rest of the menu is a disappointment - bread was somewhat stale and cold. Cheeses were uninspired and somewhat tasteless, cured meats were just lumps of nondescript lumps. Desserts were ok, but nothing to write home about. Wines were above average and even though it wasn't 1/2 price night, our server kindly offered it to us anyway. However, service was abysmal. Dishes were delivered on top of each other, even thought we specifically told them we were in no rush and wanted to savor each course, many times water glasses remained unfilled and dishes just sat as the staff chit chatted among themselves.

Ramona Carter

Had dinner here with a friend last night and really enjoyed our Mediterranean salad, mussels, and linguine with clams. I am gluten-free, so they made my linguine as a gluten-free penne pasta. The service was excellent, but the space is very tight. Seems like the tables are actually too small. Also, there was a table of people that was sat right up under our elbow that cursed the entire time which made it somewhat unpleasant. The price point was a bit higher than you might expect. We paid $164 before tip for two people to have dinner with one glass of wine each.

+4

M. H.

A very casual but cozy Italian in the Upper East Side offering tasty pastas and other classics. The owner, a very hospitable and warm person, is constantly around making you feel welcome. A nice choice!

+8

Raphael Gorjian

The restaurant has a nice cozy feel to it. It sort of feels like you're eating at your grandparents. Friendly staff and the food arrived swiftly. We ordered the bruschetta which was delicious. Our mains arrived quickly after. We ordered the linguini vodka with fresh mozzarella. The plates did have some chips on them which was a bit disappointing but overall the experience was nice and I'd dine there again.

Jason R. Best

The sergeant at NYPD 19th Precinct said this is one of the best Italian places locally so when my wife said she wanted spaghetti sauce and meatballs I figured let's give them a try. We walked a few blocks to get and waited for the order to be prepared. The decor was basic, the waiter was quick and attentive. But the food is the main focus and unfortunately it was a mistake. My wife who ate the meal said this was almost like a microwave bowl of chef boyardee. Nothing like what you would expect from a nice Italian restaurant in midtown Manhattan. The captain might be capping and the chef is slacking.

Lauren M

Vodka sauce was really good but unfortunately the homemade pappardelle was genuinely pretty bad and was a pretty small portion size. No complaints about the chicken parm, might go back but would get a different pasta for sure!

Simeon Klimper

I can say this restaurant is in a beautiful area but, highly expensive for their meal. The space was crowded, it was hard to hear my family. Feeling super cramped. We literally had to scream. The waiter was nice but, felt rush. The Salad was delicious and nicely served. Didn’t seem like there wasn’t enough dressing. But, overall it’s was good.

I J

Food was solid, but honestly for the price you can go to another Italian restaurant that's more put together. My issue is with the service. They were were incredibly impatient and we felt like we were rushed. The waiter came 3 times in a 10 minute period to take our order. After we got our food we felt rushed to eat and leave. Also it's cramped even by NYC standards. If you want a nice chill or romantic place, this definitely isn't it. I feel like it's better for a quick lunch.

Alexandru Volcov

This is unfortunately an average cantine restaurant. I wonder if the owner will give his nona the food he offers in the restaurant. We had some pasta dishes, all very greasy, almost tasteless. My spaghetti aglio e peperoncino same tons of oil, garlic was burned and bitter. Deserts above average, appreciate the one on the house though. Service terrible, glasses with marks of lipstick from previous customers..and departure they told us we must pay a min 22% tip, restaurant rule :-)....hahaha, I wish them luck to charge this tip level considering their service level and food quality