As a neighborhood pup, every dog needs a reliable local restaurant, and La Pecora Bianca is one of…read moremine. We've visited the Upper East Side location many times, and the staff has always been incredibly welcoming. Even though there isn't outdoor seating, I've always been allowed inside in my carrier. They usually seat us along one of the bench seats against the wall so I can settle in comfortably while my humans enjoy their meal. The restaurant feels like two different spaces. The front dining area surrounds the bar and has a lively neighborhood energy, while the back room feels brighter and more relaxed thanks to the skylight overhead. It almost has the feel of an indoor garden. My human always orders the Branzino, which comes in a rich lemon cream sauce with sautéed spinach. She claims it's one of her favorite dishes on the Upper East Side and orders it nearly every visit. Dad is a fan of the Spaghetti Bolognese, or the steak and somehow his plate is always completely empty by the end of the meal. As for me, I stick with my usual order: a side of grilled chicken. Simple, reliable, and exactly what a growing travel pup needs. If you're looking for a neighborhood restaurant that serves excellent Italian food and genuinely welcomes dogs, La Pecora Bianca is an easy recommendation. Dogba's verdict: Excellent food, dog-friendly staff, comfy seating arrangements, and a guaranteed grilled chicken dinner for yours truly.

Popped in here late on a Saturday night. No reservation and was able to be seated in a few minutes…read more Host and waiter were very nice and helpful. Ambiance was quiet but chic. All ages present. A little quieter than normal as we showed up later in the night and things were winding down. Ordered the burger and the pork chop. 100% recommend the pork chop - very tender, very flavorful, good portion size. Sop up the sauce with some bread! Will be back!

I really enjoyed my entree (risotto with shrimp), and my friends were all happy with their meals as…read morewell. However, the restaurant was extremely loud, and the service wasn't great. Our server (who wasn't super attentive from the start) left partway through the meal without saying anything. It turned out her shift had ended, but neither did she say anything nor did the person who took over tell us? We had to find it out when no one was coming by and we had to flag someone down for the check. The ice cream sundae to share looked cute but honestly would be a skip next time. The ice cream was a bit freezer burned and nothing special. I would be willing to try it again because it was a lively, fun place and the food was well-prepared, but I think they are still working out some kinks.

My friend and I typically do dinner once a month to catch up and decided to come here last night as…read morewe heard it recently opened and was worth the visit. I ordered the pacchieri amatriciana and it was delicious. The pasta (made in house) was Al-dente (perfect!) and the sauce itself was great and not too sweet which I always appreciate. I added some fresh burrata and it really elevated what I thought was a great dish. My friend ordered the cacio e Pepe and raved that the sauce was the perfect ratio of cheese to pepper and not too peppery. The only maybe down sides was my friend wanted a mocktail and they weren't able to make any of the mocktails on they had on the menu and I ordered a lava cake for dessert and it was ice cold and more of a ganache texture than a lava cake. Service was great and very knowledgable. I liked this place wasn't too big so I felt like I didn't have to yell in order for my friend to hear me (like most NYC places) but not too small and intimate. Definitely recommend and would absolutely come back again.

I often think back to my summers in Spain, drinking tintos at crowded tavernas. My time at Pil Pil…read moregave me a taste of that. Though they didn't serve the sprite-infused red wines I enjoyed in Spain, they did serve white sangrias, which were light, sweet, and very enjoyable. The toasted bread with tomatoes was bright and summery. The grilled asparagus was cooked wonderfully al dente, with a char that added a nice smoky flavor against the clean taste of the drizzled olive oil. The beef skewers were well seasoned and fatty. While the food was Spanish, the prices certainly were not! It was a tad pricey. There wasn't anything below $13 for their small bites. Nonetheless, the food was good, the service prompt, and the outdoor vibes quite lovely. I would go there again.

I've been meaning to try this place for quite sometime and I'm so glad I finally did…read more They have an excellent lunch menu where you can get 3 tapas for $24 or 5 for $40. Regardless of the hot weather, I decided on a table outside. Each bite of the tapas was delightful for what it was and I ended up ordering an extra tapa because I couldn't make up my mind. I chose the shrimp in garlic sauce (oil) that I sopped up with the accompanied bread, the dates wrapped in bacon (they do their own twist by filling it with honey ricotta stuffing and finishing it with a red wine reduction), I also went with cod fish croquettes (the perfect crispness on the outside and a delectable creamy texture of fish inside), I can never pass up the patatas bravas, so, I got those too. I had a glass of a beautiful, crisp, white Chardonnay off the menu from Spain. Definitely a must try if you are looking for a quick meal for one. A wonderful experience overall, friendly staff and delightful colors that add to the outside atmosphere. Stoop and the city is also on the same block which is a plus

Extremely welcoming staff. The place also looks stunning especially the tree they have up for the…read moreholidays. The apps are also amazing. Lobster pasta was a bit salty but the special of the day was definitely on point.

Came here on a rainy night and had some top notch food. Great service and atmosphere as well. The…read morestandout was the spanakopita but all the mese were delicious.

Bartender is fantastic. Friendly, professional and efficient. From my limited perspective, I saw…read moremultiple servers with the same or less amount of customers as the bartender, who also has to prepare drinks for the entire restaurant. I hope she gets more tips than they do. I thought it was pricey, but of the dishes I have ordered (mostly appetizers), the ingredients and quality have exceeded my expectations. I would rather pay a little more for good quality food than many other places on the UES, that are popular just because the food is cheaper or consistently average, or the scene is cool.

super cozy neighborhood spot easy to get a table and plenty of seating…read more attentive service small menu but changes with every season. extensive wine list and wine wednesday's !

Came here for dinner on a Friday night with a friend since we did not want to wait for 2 hours on a…read morewait list for a near by restaurant and this place has been on my list of places to try. When you get inside, it is on the darker side here and you definitely feel like you are in a tavern just a bit more upscale one. We were seated right a way and supposedly, got a seat that everyone likes which was a corner booth seat right by the door. It was a good table no complaints here. The bar area was hopping and looked nice. Did not get to see it fully from where we were seated though. And they had like a little upstairs area too. Upstairs meaning just a few steps. The noise level in here was on the loud side. There was great music playing but, at the level it was at was a bit much. My only one main complaint. We had very nice staff who took our order, brought out bread and one of the managers came over to us to introduce herself and if we had any questions or issues to let her know. Our waitress took my food allergies seriously and let the kitchen staff know. To drink my friend and I had spritz's. She had an Aperol and I had a Hugo spritz. Both were tasty and refreshing to start a holiday weekend off right. For food we both did not get something to start, just main dishes. My friend got the salmon and I got the half chicken which came with broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes. All were good though, I am not a fan of broccoli rabe. I know for next time to ask if they can swap it out with another vegetable. We both did not have dessert either. Prices are reasonable here as well.

Everything. Food was excellent. Service even better. Ambiance exactly what a tavern should be…read more Host a lot of fun and really caring that you enjoy yourself. A real discovery! Enjoy it you will.

We had dinner the night of the Knicks game. The food was spectacular and the staff was efficient,…read morewarm and friendly, even with the bedlam of that day. We stuck with vegetarian offerings and sampled our way across the menu over a couple hrs of World Cup soccer before the Knicks started. Just great.

I'd rate Saperavi four and a half stars…read more Loved the execution of merging Gerogian cuisine with the robust amenities expected in NYC dining. So many great Georgian restaurants in Southern Brooklyn and Central Queens with fantastic food but missing an element of drinks, service, or atmosphere. This restaurant has everything. We ordered all the classics: Georgian natural wine, adjaruli khachapuri, lamb khinkali, and chicken tabaka with a creamy garlic sauce. Service was excellent. Very attentive and the staff gave some helpful tips to better enjoy the food. Wine was chilled and was the perfect option to match the big flavors and soothe on a hot summer day. Slightly funky along with fruity flavors without being sweet. We had khachapuri as the first course. Perfect ratio of bread to the cheese filling. Big notes of rich and creamy umami. Very cozy dish. Second course was the traditional lamb khinkali - four massive dumplings per order. The meat had the typical blend of black pepper and onions that's frequently used in Eastern European / west Asian dumplings. Again big on umami. Dumplings were very juicy without being messy. Final course was the chicken tabaka. Sauce was similar to a garlicky Alfredo. A garlic lovers delight. Make sure to bring some breath mints for afterwords Chicken was roasted to a slight crispyness. It was very tender and juicy. Sauce was the star of the dish. They provided a couple slices of bread to mop up the sauce. As mentioned earlier, excellent service. Full bar with wine, beer, and liquor. House cocktail list and I think all the wines were sourced from Georgia. I believe there were two restrooms. The one I used was a single occupancy, gender neutral one. Atmosphere was informal yet tidy. Could dress up or dress down and neither would look out of place.

This recent addition to the UES is proving to be the most charming little wine bar. I chanced upon…read morethis spot after an afternoon spent at nearby museums. I had an hour to kill before my dinner date and so I decided to sit down and have a glass of wine. The next day I came back with a friend and had dinner. Excellent wine selection! Fantastic small plates. The food was delicious though on the pricey side. The staff is friendly enough that if you come here frequently, they'll certainly get to know you. This is the kind of place I miss New York for.

Fantastic ambiance with a very unique menu. We enjoyed three different tapas and a bottle of…read morewine. Service was excellent.