I came here for a late lunch with a friend after visiting the Met. We were looking for an Italian spot and happened to stumble on this. It felt like a cozy hidden gem. I loved the vibes and all the artwork and old school booths and white tablecloths. Our server was very attentive and the service was quick. They had a prix-fixe which was a great deal. I got a Caesar salad, the corkscrew pasta with chicken meatballs and a mushroom sauces, as well as creme brulee for dessert. Everything was so delicious!! I especially loved how juicy the homemade meatballs were. We also had a couple cocktails which were very refreshing. Overall, such a cozy spot for a meal! read more

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Classic Northern Italian fare always reflecting the high standards of Chef Francesco. Service was efficient but not overly hospitable. Bohemian neighborhood feel brings back the days in NYC where comfort was more important than crazed, sterile Gen Z social media hyped places. Colorful handblown Venetian lamp covers add a touch of panache. Restaurant Week 3-course meal was really well priced. read more

I had a late lunch, their prix-fix is a great deal. The restaurant itself is warm with nice background music that's not too loud. My food was delicious, service was excellent, very willing to modify & get you what you want. Well worth the stop!! read more

The was a wonderful neighborhood find! We must have walked past her 100 times and one night, the hubby met me by the train and surprised me with dinner here. We had: - Tomato sauce with goat cheese - delicious and unusual starter - Veal Saltimbocca - delicious - Ravioli stuffed with a bone marrow mixture - delicious - Olive Oil Cake - very good The cocktails were delicious and the staff was extremely friendly. The owner was also very welcoming. We will be back when we want another authentic taste of Venice. read more

Located in the upper east side, was recommended by a friend's friend who lives across the street from it. Cute little cozy place that felt like home. Food was delicious, waiter could've been a bit friendlier (which she became towards the end smh). Had better tiramisu elsewhere but otherwise all was good. Can't wait to try their fish next time. read more

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I came here on a rainy Saturday with my friend. We randomly came across this place and found it to be super charming. It felt like a hidden gem. We stopped in for a latte and shared a tiramisu. It's super charming inside and we did feel like we were in a little cafe in Italy. The tiramisu was good, I'm not sure about the latte because my friend ordered that for herself. I would come back again! read more

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As neighborhood Italian restaurants go, it's not bad. Pasta seems to be made from scratch, served al dente, there are some old world offerings like liver pate, foi gras or whipped cod to start. Four fish options out of the 8 mains, more than most. The meal started out promisingly with great bread to dip in a plate of ricotta and tomato sauce. The ricotta was burned with a torch, a nice touch. I'm surprised that the rest of the food was just OK. The whipped cod tasted like it was made days before. The grilled polenta served with it was nice, but it's exactly what you think it will be like. The texture of the cod and polenta was too similar and I soon got bored with the mushiness of the dish. The Spaghetti Cacio y Pepe used high quality parmesan but had too much pepper, something I normally wouldn't mind, but it overpowered the dish. You can find it better elsewhere. My partner did not enjoy his seafood risotto. The seafood was obviously frozen, not fresh, and it was cooked separately from the risotto and then dumped on top so did not infuse with the saffron in the rice. There wasn't a lot of it and not worth the $65 price tag, in my opinion (see photo). It's nice to support a family restaurant in this day and age. Here, you'll have multiple servers asking if you're ready to order or if you want dessert, everyone pitches in and shares all duties, which can be charming, but there is a lack of organization and some chaos. There is a sweetness compared to a corporate restaurant with strict rules. They try to accommodate. For example, a couple who sat next to us came a bit earlier than their reservation but were allowed to sit at an empty table with the stipulation that they would be moved later when the people currently finishing their meal at the table had left. Other restaurants might have just told you to stand and wait. But it was also inconvenient for everybody to move them after their appetizers and for the table to be reset. It's a small restaurant with tables crammed up next to each other so one table getting up and moving creates some chaos. It didn't feel warm and intimate, it was just cramped. We didn't want to linger. Not a good date restaurant. There are much better Italian restaurants in the neighborhood. (Due is just a few blocks away, Poula's and Sfoglia's about 10 blocks up are better). I'm glad this place is busy and has its regulars (you need reservations on weekends). Everyone is very nice to each other. The restaurant prides itself on its warmth and there is an old world civility that I love about the upper east side. The restaurant was filled with mostly older clientele who dress up to have their weekly dinner down the block. It does feel like a community. I don't think I will be coming back here, but I'm always glad to see when a restaurant is obviously an important part of their community, read more

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Well, they seated us next to rat droppings. So the rest of the dinner was kind of a wash. Let me set the scene. We arrived at ~8pm on a Thurs night without a reservation. At first, the hostess said there were no available tables, but then a second woman said they might be able to seat us. We waited about 10 min, and during that time, watched as a very posh, upscale, elder WASP couple came in, requested a table without reservation, and were shown to one outside right away. In that time, no one acknowledged us. When we were finally led to a "table", it was about 10-15 feet away from the actual outdoor seating area, on a rickety, elevated platform next to the bar area of the restaurant. Nothing had been set up for us: no lights, no chairs, no tablecloths to cover up the squeaky iron tabletops, nothing. When things did start arriving, a man in white from the bar came out quickly and barked that one of the two tables there was broken, so the staff took one away, then seemed confused as to how to arrange the chairs. I'm not sure why. We had to move the chairs ourselves, since they seemed at a loss. We read the menus and ordered. That's when my friend noticed there were rat droppings next to her chair. Which, given the very jenky spot we were seated, was probably not surprising. We saw plenty of the creatures scurrying to and fro during our dinner. The man in white seemed to feel sorry for us, so he did give us complimentary burrata. But it was such a sad, small piece. We were so put off, but oh so hungry, that we opted to just see things through. My Black Spaghettini with Octopus Ragu was fine, and her Mushroom Ravioli was decent, but I wouldn't rave about either--even if these other factors hadn't been in play. The moral of the story is: If you can't give walk-in customers a proper table, just tell them, so they can find a restaurant that can. read more

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The food, service and ambiance is great!!! I love the avocado salad, spaghetti bolognese and the chocolate banana cake is incredible!!! This evening I was lucky to get the last chocolate banana cake. To ensure there is enough left, I will order it together with my dinner order. read more

The food is good but I just can't get over the waitress who unknowingly kept flinging her hair and hitting me in the face.

I got severe food poisoning from a delivery order from this restaurant. When we reported it to them they had the audacity to suggest that it was "probably an individual reaction" and not particularly their fault. They refunded one dish out of an order of six items This is NOT a restaurant I would recommend ever going to unless you need to clean out your colon. Specifically we ordered the pasta with vodka sauce, meatballs, prosciutto appetizer, Caesar salad, tomato salad and tiramisu. Again, I had violent vomiting for hours. I do not recommend ordering from them. read more

Food was delicious, we came here for dessert and food. My dad ordered a clams linguine he really enjoyed it. I order the panna cotta delicious and the crème brûlée. Our waitress was very professional, lovely and attentive. The only hiccup we had was with the busboy he was pretty rude. I order a Americano with cream and the cream was spoiled and I told him and he took it away without apologizing. He came back and bought new one and said please pour it in front of me. Then he walked away I thought it was funny. Otherwise everything was very lovely will be back. The inside was pretty cute. read more

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A throwback in time - loved the incredibly local vibe. I live a block away, and can't believe this was my first time going, but honestly worth the wait and I would go back in a heartbeat! The food is incredible. Pastas so fresh. The veal scaloppine was expertly seasoned and tenderAF! I even like the sweet breads! Wow! Great wine selection. Nice servers. The top all the way! Cannot wait to return! read more

Antonucci Cafe - Veal Scaloppine - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Made a reservation for 2 several weeks ago. Confirmed by text the day before. Arrived and was told a table for 2 outside, I said no it was for inside. She very rudely told me we confirmed with you for outside by calling you, never happened. She said that is what our records show so basically "too bad". Incredibly rude staff. Ended up leaving and found another Italian restaurant nearby that was very understanding and was able to squeeze us in. So glad it turned out that way. Never again at Antunucci! read more

Party of 10, perfectly attended to. Not a single misstep and the food was outstanding! Super friendly neighborhood spot with high-quality dishes... grilled calamari, ravioloni, tagliatelle, tiramisu. Also, the limoncello martini is scrumptious! read more

Charming little Italian restaurant tucked away, almost hidden in the hustle if midtown. I stopped in for a quick bite and couldn't have been happier. A nice glass of Valpolicella, eggplant Parm and an arugula salad. read more

A real neighborhood restaurant. So many diners were regulars and knew the owner and his staff. That said, it's also a very UES crowd, for better or for worse, with a throwback vibe - the servers all wear black dresses and pearls. That said, the food is very good. There is a focus on Italian seafood, which sets is apart from all the other standard Italian spots in UES. I particularly liked the cod mousse. However, everything is a bit overpriced. The dining room is also charming, crammed with artwork and photographs. Really adds to the experience. For dinner, you'll probably need a reservation. read more

After visiting the MET, I wanted to grab some nice dinner to finish off the day so I stumbled upon this cozy family style Italian restaurant. Food (4/5): TBH, the complimentary marinara sauce and bread basket is amazing. Sure, the bread is not warm or fresh but the sauce... it's so good I asked for more . Anyways, we had the meatballs, carbonara, and chicken milanese. The meatballs were decent; soft, juicy, but a bit bland. It was perfect with the marinara though. Next, carbonara was pretty standard too and the chicken milanese was good. I think the entree was pretty average for an Italian restaurant in NYC but the service and marinara sauce was top notch. Ambience (3.5/5): Since we walked in, we had to sit outside but there was a heater so it was not bad. I'm actually grateful because the indoor seating seemed so cramped, especially given the current situation, not the best. Price (3/5): The entree was on average between $20 - $30 per dish so it was definitely a bit on the expensive side. I wouldn't say it was that worth it because you can get better Italian for a cheaper price down in Lower Manhattan but since it's the UES, fair enough I guess. Service (5/5): Loved their service, even though we're outside, they always attend us and make sure we get everything we need. Overall, a great choice if you're looking for food after visiting the MET! Did I mention they had an amazing comp marinara sauce? read more

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This is a very nice place, the service is great, the staff is courteous, friendly, and professional. It is clean, the colors are natural and blend beautifully together. The food is fresh and delicious. I definitely recommend this wonderful Cafe. read more

Great Spot on Upper Eastside Great Food Great Service. Nice Outdoor Space as well. The dollop of Ricotta in Tomato Sauce is a great start read more

We had a 8:00 reservation for my daughter's birthday celebration. We asked how long it would be and should we go to the bar for a drink. They said it would be 2 minutes, so we'd wait to sit down. 15 minutes later nothing, so we asked again and went in for a drink. We weren't seated for 30 minutes. Gotta say this is rude and just poor planning. Finally sat down and received bread and a very nice tomato and cheese spread for the bread. Homemade grissini was good, bread cold and unimpressive. For apps salad was good, burrata just ok, but the clams oreganato not good. Chopped clams served in a large clam shell very fishy. Dinners: chicken parm average, parpadelle w lamb Rafu was good, sausage pasta was ok, clams in white clam sauce was the best pasta. One fish dish Chilean sea bass was good, but small portion. Deserts we had warm chocolate cake good, but too small to share and profiterole was big and very good. Service was mechanical with lack of effort. Pretty expensive 500 plus a average meal with poor service. read more

We came across this restaurant on our way across town . The outside was quaint and drew our attention. We were greeted by the most friendly hostess and seated without a reservation. The wait staff were lovely and attentive. We both had the pre fix menu for $34 . So many choices and all sounded delicious. I had a glass of wine that was so delicious I actually had to call to find out the name . We enjoyed all three courses and were not disappointed. Can't wait to go again. read more

Really lovely restaurant with really good food! The ambiance feels very homey and like you're in Italy. Wait staff was very kind and attentive. The artichoke appetizer is great and our group also had the veal, linguine with clams, and tortellini. Everything was delicious and would definitely recommend for families too as it was such a nice cozy feeling in there. read more

Quaint quiet private bistro in UES. Lunchtime is best to enjoy this little gem hidden in Manhattan read more

We ordered delivery from here and it was great. We started with the pear salad which was very good. We did have to add some balsamic because the dressing it came with didn't have much flavor, but that was ok. We also got the meatball appetizer. The meatballs were amazing (not too dense) and the sauce was great. We were happy to have some left over to dip our bread in. We also got the crispy gnocchi, which was amazing and I would get them again. The pesto sauce was light and perfect. Only complaint was that there was a little to much olive oil. We then got the chicken parmesan which was very good. It was a huge portion and came with pasta on the side. It is hard to re-melt fresh mozzarella cheese so it would have been better if they used regular mozzarella cheese. Overall I would order from here again. read more

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Lower the prices! $20 for a cocktail, $30+ for main menu. If food was better maybe understand paying for quality. But food was not very good for the amount. Literally tons of better Italian food, elios, Felice, 83 1/2, Bella Luna, Botte. Cheaper and much better food. read more

A small Italian restaurant near the Met: will return, for a little trouble (changing tables) and definitely for the desserts. Very good service: one of my friends asked to switch table because of the draft from the door, after we began working on our bread. The new corner table was as cold, anyway. The food were all decent: my headless brazino was good, the string beans were very tender. The filet mignon was ok, not steak house quality. The pasta was huge and the friend said, wasn't al dente enough - she hand makes her pasta, so you go figure her comment. The desserts are heaven: cookies, crème brûlée and tiramisu, especially the last two are g-r-e-a-t. The price, not this one alone, is on the high side. IF we pay a little more to support suffering businesses, I'm totally fine and willing, and wish them all the luck and long lasting. The last word: they've a single bathroom, up half flat up, at the end of the bar. As I exited it, I stopped to look at their wine cabin. The owner or manager (?) in suit, asked, "You like my wine?" "Yes," then added, "I didn't order any because my companions are under age." ha ha ha ... I'll have to think deep before I dine out them again. "I'll pour you a glass, my treat." A brief struggle ... "Thanks but no, we're about to leave." Really, thank you! Stay strong and be well... read more

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Loved this place as it is tucked away on 81st. We had the meatballs which were incredible. My wife had the pasta and had tiramisu for dessert. The only concern is they were short staffed. I was not in a hurry. However, for people on their lunch, it would be a concern. read more

WhT a great surprise my at home, My dirty martini was simply clean fresh and icy cold. Simple menu it is really hard to find grilled calamari in New York City and this was the fine for that so if you want grilled calamari this is the way to go with the bread marinara sauce and ricotta in the center wow. I will defiantly come back here read more

Antonucci Cafe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The hostesses are pompous and rude.... And they had the audacity to serve this as a gnocchi entree??? For a semi pricey place I expected better. This now makes 2 bad experiences here and I did try to give them a second chance. read more

Antonucci Cafe - The hostesses are pompous and rude. THIS is what they have the audacity to serve as gnocchi (please see above) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Let's start with the good. We came in at 6pm and the waitress was very friendly. We were sent a tomato and cheese comp from the kitchen which was delicious and greatly appreciated. As the restaurant started to fill up our server became less and less present. After taking our food order she basically disappeared. Our apps and pastas were ok. Nothing to write home about. Maybe we didn't order correctly being our first time. Worth another try that's for sure! read more

Pretty pathetic to pay 19 for this morsel of eggplant. Honestly don't send if you can create a worthier portion. read more

Antonucci Cafe - $19.00 for 3 bites of Eggplant Parmigiana????? Ridiculous. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very pleasant atmosphere with attentive service and reliably good food. Would definitely like to go again for a relaxing lunch.

Based on a recommendation from a friend, we decided to try Antonucci for lunch.. My overall impression is that the hostesses were rude and stuck-up.. I've been to much nicer restaurants and have never really experienced dismissive behavior like we did today. Service was lacking, and brunch was average considering the price point.. Having tried it, one more place to check off the list and never return to. read more

Great food. Complimentary bread/sauce basket was delicious. Octopus appetizer was tender and flavorful. The service was pretty decent. Polite, but not the quickest despite my 2-person party being almost the only patrons in there. Would happily return. read more

Just all around perfection: friendly and accommodating service, delightful understated atmosphere, and terrific food. Grilled octopus and linguine with clam sauce read more

I really liked this one room charming and cozy spot on the Upper East Side. The only two negatives are the fact that it was quite loud overall and tables were really close to one another so you don't have a ton of privacy. Otherwise, the food was great (and decent size portions). the service was good, and the ambiance was really nice. We arrived a little after 9:15 on a Friday evening and they were happy to seat us right away. They asked if we wanted to start with some drinks, so I ordered an Oregon Pinot Noir ($15) and my date ordered a glass of Italian red (I believe a Borolo). The wine selection was pretty legit and prices were very reasonable. While we were waiting for our wine they brought us a bread basket with bread sticks, sourdough bread, and focaccia bread with oven roasted tomatoes. I asked for olive oil and the waitress quickly brought it over but also notified us that we should also expect warm tomato sauce with goat cheese for dipping momentarily. That tomato sauce was excellent! For a starter we went with the zucchini flowers, which are always a favorite of mine. As expected, they did not disappoint. The dish came with four piece of lightly fried zucchini stuffed with delicious ricotta. For dinner I asked for the eggplant Parmesan as an entree and my date had the duck ravioli. I was very happy with my eggplant dish. The dish wasn't too filling, but came with just enough food and the eggplant wasn't doused with breadcrumbs, which was nice. I'm quite positive it was cooked in an oven and not fried, much preferred. Delicious dish. The duck ravioli was also delicious and an adequate amount of food. The duck inside the ravioli was thinly sliced and very tasty, and the sauce was light and delicious. Adorable spot overall and not terribly expensive, I would definitely consider going back! read more

This was our first time dining at Antonucci Cafe. We went for dinner this past Saturday evening and we had an 8:30 reservation. From the minute we were seated, we were rushed to order drinks and then rushed to order food and rushed again to order coffee and dessert (which we didn't want). While we understand that a restaurant has a closing time, they should not make reservations close to closing if diners are not going to be permitted to have a relaxing enjoyable experience. We've seen this at several restaurants since Covid and it's unfortunate. Overall, our food was very good but it became secondary because we were rushed. read more

Nice little restaurant but a bit pricey. We sat at the little bar (very little only 4 seats right beside the kitchen). We had 2 drinks and 2 appetizers. The zucchini flowers were delicious and just as we used to have in Italy. The meatballs were very good too. The wine selection is very interesting and definitely a highlight. read more

Antonucci Cafe - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We had a good meal because Francesco is talented and his kitchen obviously has learned his craft, but so are many Italian chef in New York City. Unfortunately and sadly, we decided this will be our last time. He is rude and unfriendly, he watched me wheel out my mother-in-law and did not even budge, he didn't ask the people he was chatting with to move so we can get by-- so oblivious to customers, I honestly, don't get it??? Hopefully, he reads this review because he needs to get a grip New York is a BIG city-he is not the only Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! Try Sandro's on 86 street , honestly the BEST so friendly and amazing service and authentic Italian food. Good riddance! read more