Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet and Anita La Mamma del Gelato, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Upper East Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Upper East Side's Premier Italian Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most authentic Italian dining experiences, ranging from cozy neighborhood trattorias to elegant upscale destinations. This curated selection highlights the area's rich culinary diversity, featuring everything from artisanal pizza at Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet and handmade pasta at Bigoi Venezia to the comforting American classics found at Horn's Hook Tavern. Whether you are craving a multi-course feast at Sandro's or a quick, sweet treat from Anita La Mamma del Gelato, these local favorites capture the timeless charm and vibrant flavors of Italy right in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Upper East Side | Top Rated Italian Food
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Anita La Mamma del Gelato · rated 5/5: Italian.
- MATTO · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Water & Wheat · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: italian_restaurant.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Sandro's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Masseria East · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mimi's Pizza (3rd Ave & 86th) · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Pecora Bianca UES · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lex Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Lusardi's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Luna Rossa · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Napoli · rated 4.6/5: pizza_restaurant.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Village Square Pizza - Upper East Side · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Arturo's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza and Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Siena Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
