It was disappointing. We had heard the hype and were expecting an amazing meal. The service and ambiance was great, but the food was mediocre at best. read more

Actual best salad of my entire life! The truffle cheese and oil was to die for - and I'm typically not a fan of walnuts but adventured out of my comfort zone just because the rest of the salad sounded so good - and I'm SO glad I did!! The server was incredibly nice and when I was deciding between 2 types of wines, offered me generous pours of each and pointed me in the right direction. I came for lunch and had a beautiful corner table and was able to be on my laptop while enjoying a delightful meal and incredible weather/scenery. I cannot wait to come back and call this one of my local favorite spots :) read more

Lusardi's - Truffle salad & sauvignon blanc - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Joining friends for a weekend dinner at Lusardi's turned out to be a special evening, my first visit, we were greeted by the host as we entered the restaurant. The restaurant has a narrow but deep dining room, very typical of old time NYC restaurants, tangerine colored walls decorated with Italian prints, round tables with white tablecloths and wooden chairs filled with happy people at every table. I ordered a Negroni and it was one of the very best I've had, just slightly sweet which nicely complements the Campari whose natural bitterness can sometimes upset the balance of the cocktail. After dinner, on the way out, I complimented the manager and the bartender on the Negroni, he showed me the Italian Sweet Vermouth that they use. Everyone in the restaurant was very friendly and attentive. I started with the carpaccio which was generously topped with delicious greens and shredded cheese. For the main, I had the Spaghetti alli Vongole, with the pasta perfectly cooked, soft and silky texture lightly infused with the flavor from the toasted garlic, olive oil and clam broth. I can see why Lusardi's has been a fixture in New York for over forty years, looking forward to another visit! read more

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Amazing little Italian place on the upper east side. Food was incredible and the staff made you feel like family. Wine list was excellent as well. read more

Love Lusardi's. Food & service excellent. Excellent selection of wines. Lovely atmosphere read more

It was a great evening. The service, the food and the ambiance all above expectations for our first, but surely not our last visit. I spoke to Mauro about our dinner at Osteria Francescana and how that was a special one time visit. Lusardi's was simply comfortable and completely memorable, We live in Denver but we will definitely run back to Lusardi's on our next visit to NYC! i nostri complimenti a Lusardi read more

Lusardi's is my favorite Italian Restaurant in New York City. Anytime I am in the Upper East Side (UES) of NYC, I will visit Lusardi's for lunch or dinner. It is a good thing the owners did not provide me with their mobile number. I would have them on speed dial to be sure they hold a table for me at a moment notice. Old traditional style Italian fare, served on a busy street on second avenue between East 77th and East 78th street. The restaurant ambience is cozy traditional Italian cuisine. On this visit we shared two pasta's, Paccheri in Salsa Affumicata and Ravioli (porcini and mushrooms in a truffle sauce). Oh, my goodness, those two combo pastas were delicious. Enough said, I should avoid talking about this impressive restaurant because I need my table available when I am in town. read more

Lusardi's - Table for two! Celebration! 5/21/2024 - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Lusardi's in the UES is a special spot. The service is spectacular -- hospitality at it's finest. The host greets you amiably at the door upon entry, and a legion of servers are constantly surveying the room to make sure you're taken care of over the course of your meal. The dining room has an aged charm to it, as if you were transported back to a bygone era of the city. Lastly, the food was delicious and even surprised me with its inventiveness. This was not a transaction as so many dinners in the city are. This was an invitation into a friend's home, and they only cared to see you leave after your time was up, while making sure you enjoyed every part of the meal. I have never felt quite so good eating a meal in Manhattan, in the best way possible. read more

We love Lusardi's. This elegant, high-end Italian restaurant is owned by none other than authentic Italian restaurateurs, the Lusardi brothers, Mauro and Luigi, who always welcome you with a smile and a table. The menu is serious and well-curated, featuring favorites like artichokes, eggplant rollatini, and several standout burrata appetizers. My partner sticks to his usual Chicken Milense, and has declared their's the best in Manhattan. I've tried different fish dishes, but the branzino has become my go-to. Their soft-shell crab specials are a crab lover's dream, and even the classic shrimp fra diavolo is packed with flavor and made perfetto. And I must complement them on their well chosen wine list. Service is impeccable--polite, efficient, and perfectly timed. The staff moves fast, yet all you notice is the seamless experience. For special occasions or just celebrating us, Lusardi's is our special place. read more

I don't get the hype here. Atmosphere / crowd: -you're stepping back in time a couple of decades, so I can see the allure there. It feels like you're at a place your parents might have taken you when you were kid for a special occasion -minus a few other millennial couples there, you truly are dining with your parents' contemporaries -lights are dim, so it's pleasant enough, but maybe that's because they don't want you to see exactly what they're serving you Food / drink: -The wine is all acceptable -we had the artichokes, tuna special, and tried three pastas, because one had to be sent back -artichokes were very hard to eat -the tuna was drenched in truffle oil. Pretty sure the fish was off, which is likely why we both aren't feeling great today -the pasta was...fine...at best. I sent the rigatoni back because it tasted like sour Mac n cheese. The ravioli was edible and the bolognese was definitely made with reheated ingredients -minus the sour / masking ingredients listed, the lack of salt on our food was strange. Even the bread was meh -we both felt terrible after eating here Service: -fine. Not great. Glad they could exchange one dish. Manager could not care less about you. -not cheap. Not expensive. Not worth the frustration if you're looking to wind down on a Friday night 2/5. We won't return. Skip it. Uva next door is on-par. read more

The reason Lusardi's has been here for decades is because the service, the ambiance and the food are all first rate. Everything on the menu is great, from pasta appetizers to an array of main courses. Try the veal: it's the best in the city! read more

Excellent and dependable food, we took wedding guests there. Service always good. Like many other restaurants, can be a little noisy.

HOW have I never reviewed Lusardi's?! I have been coming here longer than I can remember - and my parents dined here often even before then. No trip to New York is complete without a visit to Lusardi's. They're friendly, welcoming, efficient, and attentive. And the food is amazing. I never even have to look at the menu, I always know that I'm getting the gnocchi and the tiramisu. There aren't many institutions like this anymore - and somehow this remains a hidden gem. I've long since moved out of the city and no longer fear the places I love getting too popular, so I'm giving away my secret - go eat at Lusardi's. read more

Food very good Service very substandard Very slow service and bus boy was rude Waiter was rarely seen read more

First visit, really impressed w/the variety of Northern Italian pasta dishes on the menu. Decided on the Ravioli stuffed with buffalo ricotta and Fava beans in a cherry tomato sauce. It was a delight! Service - attentive and suggestive Ambiance - Chase on the Mike singing traditional Italian favorites read more

Lusardi's - Ravioli w buffalo Ricotta and Fava beans - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The service is impeccable! Waiters always attentive and treat you with such care! Food is always amazing and delicious! They have a wide variety of delicious choices! The atmosphere is very lovely. read more

Lusardi's never disappoints. The food, the service and the atmosphere make for the perfect dining experience. Last night we dined on Dover Sole, Veal Milanese, Caprese Buffalo, and Fettuccini Bolognese Vicello. Each serving was so scrumptious. From the moment one walks into this establishment until one leaves, you experience graciousness, efficiency and warmth. read more

Visited last night for the first time. We ordered a salad, pasta, and the veal parmesan. Everything was excellent. The service was great. It's a really nice restaurant and a good place to have a relaxing meal and conversation. read more

Most unaccommodating place on earth. Waiters are great. Owners are arrogant and won't give a decent seat in an empty restaurant. They somehow view it as a power play. I had been a huge customer bringing clients there in the midst of Covid. They treat customers like they have no other alternatives. It's to bad. I woukd have brought 30 executives there tomorrow for a corporate dinner but had to choose another place for fear of being further disrespected despite treating them well wutg 30% tips and bringing them tons of business. Better places are Primola, Elios, Nicolas and Il Postino where they appreciate your business. read more

Recommended by a lovely woman at a nearby bank..... SO happy we listened and took her recommendation! Excellent in every way... delicious food and caring kind service. Old world atmosphere. Felt like we were in Italy actually. Lucky us! A new discovery and wonderful spot to visit when we're in from CT. read more

Lusardi's sets itself apart from all of the great Italian options. We selected a nice table outside to enjoy the weather and bustle of the city for people watching. The food is outstanding, of course; but, the service was out of this world and made us feel like family. Icing on the cake was complimentary glasses of champagne to help us celebrate my wife's birthday. read more

Lusardi's - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was good and service was very attentive!! If you like that Old New York City ambiance, Lusardi's is your place!!!

Food, service and ambiance. A neighborhood gem. A first class chef and service. Five star!

It's been a number of years since I was last here but it's just as good as I remember. I used to live around the corner and this was my local "go to" for Italian food. Simple, fresh and delicious in an atmosphere of simple elegance. read more

Lazy Liars, their hours show that they close at 10:30, however when I made a reservation through their own website for 10:15, thank god I called them to confirm, because the guy who answered the phone rudely told me that "they were already closed" at 9:30, when I told him I had made a reservation, he straight up just hung up on me. Don't go here read more

This was our first trip to Lusardi's in the Yelp era. Hard to explain why it took so long- we have visited Lusardi's and Moscato in Westchester and Uva and Due in Manhattan. We finally made it back to ground zero of this mini diaspora. We had high expectations, but they were met. The dining room was handsome. The staff were amazing. The hosts, waiters and support staff were all charming. And attentive. The wine list was varied. We had a solid bottle of their least expensive Barolo. We were started off with bread. We shared the insalata Bianca, the eggplant and baked artichokes. They were all excellent. I had the lasagna special. It was delicious and very satisfying. We also ordered terrific chicken martini and a rich ravioli with cream and truffle sauce. The cacio e Pepe was solid. The food was accompanied by an awesome side of zucchini. We took our time and were too full for dessert. I would say that prices are a bit higher than some competitors but lower than others. The quality of the food and service are worth it. Lusardi's will go into our rotation. read more

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I cannot believe I have never been here! The food and service was excellent. We had the most delicious salad, eggplant, pasta and veal. We ended our meal with a pistachio tart that was out of this world. I cannot wait to return. read more

Fantastic!! Great service, never felt rushed out. They sang a little happy birthday for my friend. Food is excellent

The service was 10/10. The workers were welcoming and extremely nice! I was seated right when I got there. I never cleaned a plate of Cacio e Pepe before until Lusardi's! It was so delicious. I also had the hazelnut mousse which I devoured. Big fan of this place. Can't wait to come again! read more

Food and service is phenomenal. Traditional, and upper side staple. One of the best in New York.

Classic upper East side Italian food. Good service excellent salmon. The crowd is mostly local and enjoying coming there often.

Well established classic atmosphere with old-school character. Food was good. I had the veal meatballs for appetizer and rabbit stew dish for main. Great group of people. Active owner with Italian roots. read more

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Small neighborhood Italian restaurant with a big reservation write in book. Reminded me of the restaurant in Moonstruck. Great veal dishes. Loved the intimacy, the old school sensibility and dishes made with love. Romantic lighting. read more

Favorite place in NYC to go to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! always the best food in NYC :) read more

Planned out my wife's 30th birthday dinner here honestly because it was on the Michelin guide and it did not disappoint. Everything was fantastic and comparable if not better than what we had in Italy last fall. We started with a nice salad with truffle oil, truffle cheese, walnuts and pear. Then I got the Vitello Martini and she got the rigatoni with sausage. Both were incredible. I would say if you get the Vitello be sure to split it with someone else and get another entree because it's very rich and filling and I couldn't finish it myself. The rigatoni had such a fun and unique flavor, I was very surprised by how it tasted. Delicious. read more

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Personally really wanted to like this restaurant - was excited to have found an old world-vibed Northern Italian restaurant. However, the dishes were just not what I expected but unfair to say "didn't meet it" either. The flavours were just different that I had anticipated and not quite for me. 1/ Linguine All' Ammiraglia - The seafood were definitely super fresh; the sauce somehow just didn't compliment the pasta well and lacked flavour. 2/ Fegatini Al Balsamico 3/ Tagliolini Cacio Pepe - Was not a fan of the zucchini twist 4/ Panna Cotta Di Castagne - Texture was way off; rather than t being silky smooth and just firm, with a gentle wobble - it was dense and mushy (definitely due to Chestnut) The service was impeccable though - our waiter was attentive and just had a bit of charm to him! read more

My friends and I showed up for our Sat night reservation and were promptly seated at a large table on the sidewalk by the restaurant entrance. In addition to the sidewalk tables, there were covered tables that lined the street, all complete with linen tablecloths and fake candles to set the mood. We were seated at a large round table big enough to accommodate all of us, instead of at multiple smaller tables lined up. Service was speedy and friendly, and the food and drinks were delicious. We started with the complimentary bread basket with olive oil, which was so delicious. I had a glass of rose ($15) and the paccheri in salsa affumicata (pasta with eggplant, tomatoes, and mozz, $25). Very tasty, but even better than my entree were the 3 desserts we ordered to share: lemon creme brulee, pistachio tart, and chocolate cake. read more

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Food consistently excellent. Atmosphere and service good. Dependable And writing now to get to Yelp's silly minimum.

To sum up, mediocre "Italian" food. - Caccio e Pepe: very little caccio cheese in the mix, mostly the fresh pasta boiled water taste, and then strangely there were zucchini in this pasta ??? - Lamb chop: soaked in a weird pale red sauce, mostly starch, not a reduction. Side with mashed whatever green mesh and veggies, looked like straight out of a cafeteria - utensil and goblets were not cleans but sitting on this white-tablecloth setting "restaurant" read more

Overall, this was a very enjoyable experience. The decor is lovely, upscale, and intimate. There are a lot of wait staff and the service was excellent. There is plenty of movement all the time, so don't expect a quiet romantic atmosphere. It all seems to move like a well oiled machine. My water glass was always full. I started with the lobster bisque and it had small pieces of crab on top. It was delicious and nice and hot as it should be. My lovely companion had the Insalata Bianca and found it delicious. I am not at all a hearts of palm guy, but the flavor of the dressing mixed with everything and the fresh cheese was absolutely delicious. It had a very light taste to it which I really liked and so did she. We were looking around the restaurant and found a lot of people ordered it. For my main course, I had the Tagliatelle Integrali. Everything tasted fresh and the pasta was just right and the sauce was delicious. Not at all spicy, and I was able to savor the fresh tomato and garlic. My beautiful day I had the Branzino and she thought it was terrific. The desserts looked predictable and we chose to skip it. I certainly recommend a visit here, there are several other items on the menu that I would like to try. read more