Polished Upper East Side Italian with warmly engaged owners, reliable pastas and seafood, premium pricing, and occasional service inconsistencies.
Come Prima earns its A- grade through exceptional food quality anchored by well-executed pastas and seafood, paired with strong service attentiveness and genuine owner hospitality that builds loyal patronage. The pleasant Madison Avenue setting and consistent execution support reliable dining, though occasional service unevenness and premium wine pricing prevent the higher distinction needed for grade A territory.
One caveat: Wine pricing, especially by the glass, feels steep to some guests