I got the penne and meatballs for dinner with MealPal. The penne was not too cooked despite having…read moresurvived shopping at Fairway and my commute home. The meatballs are pretty decent, but I have made better ones with a recipe I got online for best meatballs ever. If you are on the UES and need to redeem your MealPal credits, this is a good choice to try once. The guy who worked there was nice and at my request allowed me to try the truffle sauce they sold there for $20 for a large container. I guess this is what they use for truffle pasta. However, there is no way I could use all of it in 7 days so I didn't buy it. The sauce was pretty trufflely.

The eggplant parm was over $20 and it definitely was not worth $20. There was barely any eggplant,…read moreit was tiny, arugula was overwhelming, and also I paid extra for a baguette but the whole thing was compressed and the bread was very hard to chew. It was to the point I don't even know if it was the right order. The truffle pasta was dry and barely had any sauce. The flavor of the truffle mushroom pasta, pesto and arabiatta were good but the portions were so small given the cost. The containers were not even filled, only partially. These are photos and the pasta after we ate just two noodles only out of each container. Also I paid for garlic bread but it is more like pita

Generous sandwich! Thick slices of Brie, ham, and veggies. I come here on the weekday a lot. Cute!…read moreAnd friendly service. I went today on a Thursday and it was packed in there for lunch.

A cute little French cafe in the UES serving mainly sandwiches and coffees. While I enjoyed their…read moredrinks, my sandwich experience was suboptimal. My latte had a strong espresso flavor and mixed nicely with a good ratio of milk. Cold brew was also solid and not overly diluted. Also super affordable for a regular cup size! The Le Parisien sandwich featured good brie cheese and decent ham; however the bread was stale and to the point it detracted from the overall taste. I think I might have been a little disappointed cause I had high hopes for a French place to have solid and fresh bread. Curious to see if it was a one off thing or a trend. The store itself is super cute! Limited seating with only 2 tables inside and 1 outside but it has lots of cute French decorations mixed with a rustic vibe. Food came out at a reasonable time during brunch hours.

Came to check out this famed sandwich spot to see how their sandwiches held up to the growing…read morecompetitive sandwich game of the UES (looking at you Panineria and La Sandwicherie). It was good, and I think they have a menu with enough variety for you to find something that you'll enjoy (also some vegetarian sandwiches as well) but I don't know that I'll find myself feeling the need to come back (but also I'm not HUGE on sandwiches in general). The bread was good, fairly fresh and had a nice dusting of flour on it, the meat was a solid portion, and the quality of ingredients was good/fair. I think if I lived closer I would definitely give them another shot. People really seem to like them and this is one of a few of their locations, which are all successful! So come check it out, especially if you live in the area!

Came here one day randomly as I live in the area. Really cute shop with one guy working. I got the…read moreham and Swiss sandwich which was good but nothing special. The worker was really nice and this would be a great spot to pick up some lunch meat I think but the sandwich its self was pretty standard.

Very good banh mi sandwiches. I went with the chicken one, was solid. Got myself some mayo and the…read morejalapeños. Word of caution here they were spicy hot and gave me hiccups. Chicken thighs were nice and flavorful. Veggies bright and fresh. As for the restaurant it was Bright, Modern with a clean vibe despite a B grade: place is super small and I was fortunate to get a table. Better for takeout. I will come back to sample more of their fare. Great for a quick nosh or to pick up dinner on the way home from work.

I've been clamoring - CLAMORING - for a place like this in the Upper East Side. Most Asian…read morerestaurants in this neighborhood are fancy sit-downs, so it was exciting to see a quick, casual stop for Asian "finger food" (for a lack of better word) within my vicinity. Joju specializes in modern Vietnamese cuisine, serving meals like bahn mi, loaded fries, and rice meals. The menu recently added soy garlic wings, and since I am a fiend for Asian-style fried chicken, I of course had to have it. While all of the beverages looked tempting, especially their non-alcoholic soju refreshers, I needed caffeine to offset the afternoon slump that was about to follow, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. The wings were huge! It was notably crunchy, saucy, and juicy. There was a decent skin to meat ratio, (I so hate biting into a mouthful of breading), and the meal came out piping hot. It was clear the chicken had been fried per order. Those who know me know that I can't live without rice and would eat it with almost any meal, including fried chicken, so I did request it on the side, although the wings don't come with it. The man who took my order did me a solid and served it with mine, anyway. Good lad! I've been wanting to try Vietnamese coffee for a while now, and it was everything I imagined it would be. Sweet with a bitter backend - but not too bitter! I'm still new to coffee, and I pucker up at anything too intense. This was just right. My meal at Joju satisfied me, mind, body, and soul. I hope it is here to stay, and I hope that a shop like this is a catalyst for other quick Asian food stops to follow. Korean and Filipino restaurants - I'll be waiting!

Schaller & Weber is the best! Their sandwiches are packed and flavorful, the pantry items are so…read morefun to look through, and the people who work there are so helpful. I recently came in needing to get some cheeses and meats for a friend who is pregnant and they helped me select ones that she could eat, letting me sample along the way! They know their stuff and the quality of their meats & cheeses are fantastic.

This is a meat store/ German market that has been around in this area for ages. I don't think I…read morehave ever had a sandwich from here before. I got turkey with crispy bacon bits, guac on the side and there were tomatoes on here too. It was pretty tasty. They have many other kinds of meats here and other german items here. I am going to be back and check out more of their sandwiches. The people who work here are nice. This is a small place, but it has alot in it.

I was recommended this restaurant by my Vietnamese friend who knew I'd be in the area soon. They…read moreget busy, so I made reservations in advance, though it wasn't hard to do so 2-3 days before we planned to go. We were seated very quickly. Restaurant is small and cozy, was a bit hard to get to the booth area due to how close together the tables are, but still felt fairly private and not like we were overhearing conversations. Service was great, we got menus quickly, were asked if we needed more time after a few minutes. We ordered phos, and I also got a Thai iced tea and we got the water spinach for the table. The drinks came out very quickly, as did the pho! They also gave us hoisin sauce and sriracha if needed. Broth was good and flavorful, meat was well cooked (I got chicken). I also really enjoyed the water spinach, it was really well seasoned and I'd definitely get it again. Also everything was a good amount so I definitely felt full by the end of it. They also have only one restroom, but there were many times where it wasn't in use, and it was very well maintained and clean. No complaints and would highly recommend!

Love everything about this place, seems more American based…read morepho place by just the front area where the seating is but don't be fooled they have something unique in the back where the kitchen is!!! Me and friends all ordered different foods and the pho tasted fresh of course but I saw others pho and the smoked rib really caught my eye it looked smoky and flavorful from an actually Vietnamese pho place!!! I just got regular pho which I needed to season some more to get it a bit more peppery and salty. They were a little stingy with the bean sprouts so I did not know if I could as for me but I did not fulfill my taste buds and hunger so I am satisfied!!! Price for it is also Well worth it, I have been to pho restaurant with bigger bowls with the same price but it is okay! I loved the decoration and setting, and service was always on point they were their watching and always asking if we needed anything else! Highly recommend and would come back again!

Very underrated ,off the road, very good sandwich place …read more Key point - they make their own bread . It makes the sandwich so way better than other options. This time I took their vodka chicken parm and it was excellent. The right chicken slices , fantastic sauce and the bread as mentioned. It's not a fast food place so let them put the love - It's Worth it . Highly recommended!!!!

Besides be welcomed in a courteous manner, first things first, that place is super cleanly,…read morebreathable and open seating both indoor and outdoor. Even with the bay windows open, you can feel the breeze if the AC. The food, a simple but consistent menu for easy options to choose from. I kept it simple, 2 sandwiches. Both are on the money. I will be back again.

I really disliked the sauce in the meatball in the Duke sandwich. The hog has decent meat. Overall…read moreit's mediocre to me.

Super fresh banh mi, especially if you're dining in. Unfortunately didn't crack my top 3 spots in…read moreNYC but it's definitely still up there. Lam'bretta is a unique one and worth a try but I'm a purist - the classic is still my preferred option. The hot Viet coffee really hit on a chilly day.

I love Milano market Everything is fresh and vibrant…read more Sometimes healthy foods packed with flavor are hard to find but they have it down pack Also this place is the best for picnic dates

The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

I first found this place through TikTok, where people were hyping it up in Italy. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find out they had a location in New York City, so I obviously had to give it a try. There are a few locations, but I decided to visit this one because it was the most convenient for getting to and from home. I got there around 7:00 PM, which felt a little close to closing time since Google said they close at 9:00 PM, but it wasn't busy at all. In fact, I was only the third customer to place an order. I ordered the La Summer sandwich and added pesto. After sitting down and taking my first bite, I immediately understood the hype. Without a doubt, this is one of the best sandwiches I've had in a very long time. I'm not even a huge sandwich person when it comes to subs and deli meats, but everything tasted incredibly fresh. The ingredients paired together perfectly, and you could still taste each one individually. The only thing I'd change next time is the meat. I had no idea prosciutto was a type of ham, but honestly, it didn't even taste like ham to me. It was sliced paper-thin, slightly salty, and worked surprisingly well with everything else. Next time, though, I'll probably add salami just to see how it compares. Overall, this sandwich was a solid 10/10, and I will absolutely be back--whether it's to try a different sandwich or, if we're being honest, order the exact same one again with salami added. I will say it's on the expensive side, but that's New York City for you. Apparently, all of the ingredients are flown in from Italy. After tax and tip, I paid a whopping $28 for a single sandwich. That said, it was incredibly filling and definitely kept me satisfied. The workers were also really nice and accommodating, and the indoor seating was beautiful. The atmosphere felt like a fancy Italian café, complete with couches and artwork throughout the space. I wish I had taken pictures, but honestly, I was too busy enjoying what might be the best sandwich I've had in years.

This is such a great spot for a quick Sammie that is big enough for two. Don't let this place…read moreintimidate you. The menu inside breaks down all of the sandwhiches, you roll up to the deli counter when they say next, spill out your order (add/remove stuff to your order) and you're done. The most overwhelming thing is deciphering the Italian sandwhich menu. I hit up the Italian Hot. Pretty decent! I added sun dried tomatoes...but it would have been just as good without it. Be PREPARED this Sammie has some chili honey liquid /oil sauce they put on it and it's tasty but it's a lot. The staff are friendly - just focused on getting your order and getting it to you so you can enjoy. The wall is pretty interested they have made their own decor out of door panel fixtures.