Seemor
Uptown › Upper East Side › Mezzaluna
MezzalunaB+
1295 3rd Ave # 1, New York, NY 10021
· Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
· Upper East Side
Cozy Upper East Side Italian with standout pizzas and reliable pastas, premium pricing, lively tight quarters, and generally warm service—though value and consistency can vary.
Why this grade
Mezzaluna delivers solid neighborhood Italian dining with reliable wood-fired pizza and al dente pasta and genuinely welcoming service that keeps patrons returning for decades. However, quality varies between visits, tight seating limits comfort, and premium UES pricing doesn't align with casual trattoria execution, preventing grade A territory. Worth visiting if nearby, though not a citywide destination.
One caveat: Pricing feels high for the casual setting and some dishes
What to order here
- Margherita/Bufalina pizza
- Linguine nere with shrimp
- Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
What stands out
- Crust from the wood-burning oven
- Al dente pasta textures
- Warm, personal service
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday12:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday12:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00
Thursday12:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00
Friday12:00–16:00, 17:00–22:30
Saturday12:00–16:00, 17:00–22:30
Sunday12:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00
See full Restaurant DNA analysis — grade reasoning, occasion fit, what to order & more →