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Best Restaurants in Upper East Side
127 restaurants analyzed · New York
The Upper East Side has a polished restaurant scene along Madison, Lexington, and the cross streets from the 60s into the 80s, with strong Italian, Mediterranean, and French options. Prices lean toward the higher end, particularly near the museums along Fifth Avenue, but the side streets hold more accessible neighborhood spots. The area near the Metropolitan Museum and the Frick is especially well served for a pre- or post-museum meal.
Restaurants
- Daniel A · Fine dining restaurant, French restaurant
- Bayon Cambodian Restaurant A · Cambodian restaurant, Southeast Asian
- Sfoglia A · Italian restaurant, Neighborhood gem
- Avra Madison A · Greek restaurant, Seafood restaurant
- BLT Prime A · Steakhouse, American restaurant
- Toloache A- · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar
- Tikal Mayan Food A- · Guatemalan restaurant, Latin American
- Quantum Leap A- · Vegetarian and vegan-forward restaurant, Pescatarian options
- Lex Restaurant A- · Italian restaurant, Brunch
- Frico on 2nd A- · Pizza restaurant, Slice shop
- Sette Mezzo A- · Italian restaurant, Fine dining restaurant
- Come Prima A- · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
- Sea Salt NYC A- · Mediterranean restaurant, Greek
- Piccola Cucina Uptown A- · Italian restaurant, Sicilian restaurant
- L'Osteria A- · Italian restaurant, Wine selection
- Donna Margherita A- · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria
- Oda House UES A- · Georgian restaurant, Wine bar
- da Adriano A- · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
- Peng's Noodle Folk A- · Ramen and noodle house, Chinese
- Bella Blu A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
About This Area
Residential Upper East Side corridor with neighborhood foot traffic and local boutiques; suits casual dates and refined everyday dining.
Upper East Side: A prestigious and affluent district in Manhattan known for its upscale residential buildings, luxury shopping, and cultural institutions. It is characterized by a calm, refined atmosphere with a mix of historic brownstones and modern high-rises.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit, steady foot traffic typical of UES avenues.
Parking: Street parking limited typical of UES
Getting around: Near Lexington Ave subway and buses in UES
Top Cuisines
- American — 27 restaurants
- Mediterranean — 20 restaurants
- Italian — 13 restaurants
- Pizza — 9 restaurants
- French — 8 restaurants
- Southeast Asian — 8 restaurants
- Chinese — 7 restaurants
- Japanese — 7 restaurants
- Mexican — 3 restaurants
- Middle Eastern — 3 restaurants
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