Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Donna Margherita, L'Osteria and Sandro's Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for pasta in Upper East Side. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pasta.
Upper East Side's Premier Pasta Destinations
Discover the finest pasta the Upper East Side has to offer, ranging from cozy neighborhood trattorias to sophisticated dining rooms. This curated collection highlights a diverse array of Italian staples and hearty steakhouse fare, featuring everything from the hand-rolled specialties at Sfoglia to the authentic Roman flavors of Sandro's Restaurant. Whether you are looking for a quick gourmet slice at Enzo Bruni or a leisurely multi-course meal at Mezzaluna, these local favorites provide the perfect backdrop for any craving.
27 restaurants in Best Pasta in Upper East Side | Top Spots
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Sfoglia · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Il Carino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Mezzaluna · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Botte UES · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Uva Next Door · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Barbaresco · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Maruzzella · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Saba's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Patsy's Pizzeria · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Mia Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Grace's Marketplace · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Ottomanelli Bros. · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Pavin · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market · rated 4/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria: 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.






