Charming UES Italian with handcrafted pastas, intimate art-filled room, and attentive service; portions skew small and pricing is high, but quality is largely strong.
Antonucci Cafe delivers solid neighborhood dining through excellent handcrafted pastas and seafood paired with kind, attentive service in a charming art-filled space. However, inconsistent execution on fish and seasoning prevents a higher grade, while small portions relative to premium pricing temper overall value perception. A reliable choice for classic Italian in the UES, though not a citywide destination.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely high (pastas ~$30-40; cocktails >$20) which may surprise casual diners