Food/drinks: been here twice and both times were delicious!! I loved the vodka penne and lamb pasta dish, I am not usually for Italian but I was impressed! Also got a pizza which was delicious Atmosphere: cute! Midday lighting in side and cramped/tiny but in a charming way. There's also plenty of outdoor seating Service: friendly! Price: as expected in NY but fun to also go for their happy hour/martini Mondays! read more

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Had reservations for a Thursday evening at 5:30 pm. It was empty when I got there except for a few other patrons. However, by 6 pm, it was packed! So definitely recommend reservations. We sat outside since the weather was nice and had a lovely little evening here! Our server was great and recommended our entire meal + drinks. We split the burrata pizza, vodka pasta, and got the profiteroles for dessert, which included a table-side chocolate pour. Great spot on the UES - I'll be back! * can be stroller friendly if you get here before it's packed. Other than that, it's pretty tight space between tables for one. read more

When friends or relatives visit me in the city, I often take them to Uva Next Door, a neighborhood favorite that always impresses. As I am a creature of habit, I always order either one of these three items from the menu: the veal agnolotti, the tagliatelle bolognese, and the pizza funghi e salsiccia. All of these dishes are delicious. Both pastas are creamy with a nice, hefty chew, a signifier of pastas made fresh on site. The pizza has that very umami taste that you often get from high-quality mushrooms. This dimly lit restaurant buzzes with conversation and music, which can make it harder to hear your companions as it can get quite loud. This may be fine for younger guests, but I find it not as comfortable for some, more older, individuals or anyone with hearing sensitivities. Still, I do enjoy this place and count myself as a regular. read more

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Wonderful spot. Very small and definitely need a reservation. Nice intimate spot with fabulous food and great service. The prices are pretty high but somewhat average for Manhattan. The food was delicious. Everything we had was fresh and has great flavor. I definitely look forward to coming back!! read more

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Another update and this time, not for martini Monday! Shocking, I know! I brought my mom and sister here Thursday before seeing a show at the York Theater. We got a last minute reservation and were seated right away. The service was fantastic and everyone loved the food and drinks that they got. I had the penne a la vodka for the first time and added burrata. It was so delish and a vegetarian dish. The burrata made it so creamy and truly took it to the next level. My mom got a special that was an eggplant pasta dish and my sister got one of my favs, the truffle gnocchi. 10s across the board! Overall, another fantastic meal at UVA. One of my favorite spots on the UES! read more

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We were seated outside in the corner closest to the street. There seats were definitely crammed in - the nicest part was due to being in the corner we only felt like we were eating with one couple instead of 2+. This is very common in NYC, so not going to penalize UVA Next Door for this although I do think it played into some service related issues we had later in the night. Otherwise ambiance was nice and definitely a trendy type spot. The food was delicious. We started with the Steak Bruschetta and Meatballs Next Door, both were fantastic. Drinks came shortly before our appetizers. The pizza was my partners entree and it came out about 5 minutes prior to my pasta which was a little bizarre but fine. The server did apologize for the delay and I was able to enjoy a slice while waiting for my meal. My pasta was perfectly cooked - seafood (octopus, shrimp) was fantastic. As advertised there was a little bite. We ordered another round of drinks with dinner and were looking forward to sharing a dessert. We wrapped the second half of our pizza (which was going to make for a nice lunch) and ordered the ravioli dessert. We were brought 1 plate and 2 spoons but the rocky road ravioli never followed. We tried to get the attention of anyone which proved difficult due to our seat. It appeared our server was sent home or something because we couldn't find her and the other coverage people ignored us. When we finally got the attention of someone (it had been almost 30 minutes) we just requested the check. I had to go inside and track someone down on our way out to get them to remove the missing Rocky Road Ravioli from our bill. They were apologetic and asked if we wanted it wrapped up to go but at that point we were over it. We did stop for ice cream on our way home to scratch that itch as the neighborhood has plenty of options in that regard. It was disappointing as this was our first time at UVA Next Door and we had enjoyed meals at UVA previously. We'll be back again at some point to give them a second try and will definitely be paying more attention to the service. read more

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Pizza was solid but wish there were a smidge more toppings-- the pasta seems to be very popular here and I wish we got it, but there's always next time! Cheers! read more

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Excellent food & Excellent service ! Great date spot, cozy & dark, great vibe & the wine list was excellent. I will be back !! read more

This place was great. It was recommend from a local in New York. The portion was a bit small for the price but the food was sooo tasty. The service was fast and really sweet when I left my scarf behind. Thank you! read more

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I LVOR THIS PLACE would come every monday if i could. the servers r so fun the food is soo good the mini martinis r actually the perfect size and they have so many flavors read more

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Our wait person was fantastic!!! She alone deserves 5 stars! I thought the food was good, especially the appetizers. The burrata and smoked salmon starters were both yummy! My entree Bronzino tasted quite dry. I don't get to NY often...not sure I would come back here again. read more

UVA Next Door is my go to Italian spot in Lenox Hill and an easy five star experience every time. The space is intimate, cozy, and dark, making it great for a relaxed meal. This visit I ordered the Orecchiette al Pesto di Broccoli and the calamari to start, and both were excellent. The service is always strong, the menu has plenty of options, and prices are reasonable for Lenox Hill. It's usually fully booked, so walk ins can be difficult, but there is often bar seating available. read more

Great ambiance. The lighting isn't too dim, and overall, the vibe is very cozy. I enjoyed my experience at Uva Next Door and am excited to return. I ordered the Gnocchi di Ricotta, a balanced and creamy dish with a hint of truffle. I also ordered the Seasonal Burrata to start, a light appetizer that delivered a cool yet fluffy impression. The server and staff were also very kind, which is always a plus! read more

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They have really huge portions and I would definitely recommend the gnocchi. Very busy restaurant so get there before the dinner rush. It took us over an hour to get our entree while the tables around us who arrived after all got served. They did offer a drink to make up for it, however it did take a really long time to get our food. Great place for people who are gluten free as they have many options for that read more

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I love my experience here every time I visit!! Most recently we here for my anniversary dinner and they made it so special - with a plated dessert and message to top it off! Our server Moro (unsure of spelling) was so friendly and attentive throughout, and the server that took over later, Luciano, was also good. The ambiance is dimly lit and sometimes it can get a little loud and crowded, but it's worth it! As vegetarians, I feel this spot always has good options to choose from. This time, we got the Eggplant and Ricotta, Truffle Fries, Gnocchi di Ricotta, and Pizza Margharita with added onions. Everything was fresh with good sized portions and wonderful flavors! For dessert, we got the crème brûlée cheesecake which was amazing! This is one of our go to Italian spots in NYC and the service makes it even better!! read more

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Sent me a 100% RAW chicken parm for delivery which was covered by sauce and cheese!!! read more

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restaurant week at uva next door was incredible. For everything you get it is so worth the money and this is one of the only restaurant places with such a large menu to choose from that is pre-fixed. as a vegetarian too, I felt like I had tons of options to choose from and my favorite was the eggplant and ricotta appetizer. I also wanna say that the portions were very substantial and way more than a lot of other Italian places typically serve. we were so stuffed and satisfied by the end of the meal and we're so happy with the incredible and kind service that we were met with here. I also got the gnocchi with black black truffle, which I loved and I really enjoyed the mango sorbet for dessert. even though it was pretty crowded, it did feel cozy with the warm lighting and decor. read more

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I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. Great quality food, good atmosphere, & great service! The Sunday supper is a great deal. read more

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Truly an incredible experience. Nick, the manager, was so kind and went out of his way to make sure our experience was amazing. The Pizza Burrata was delicious, will definitely be back in person and in our dreams. read more

Maybe this is the least kept secrete on the UES but you have to go for martini monday! This was the perfect way to start the week with some friends. What's better than cheap drinks and delicious wood fired pizza? read more

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We got a last minute table at this hopping outpost of the Lusardis-Uva empire. The space was dark, the tables close together and the playlists loud. This is definitely a millennial- gen Z scene. It's not a place to linger over a quiet meal. This may have been partially due to restaurant week, but the high energy fast moving vibe was pervasive. Having said that, the food was really good. The calamari was fried perfectly- crisp and light. My wife swooned over her meatballs and chicken parm. The veal paillard was very good and relatively light. The torta was like a very good brownie. The price oil cake was pretty good. The staff were lovely. Very good food but the ambience didn't work for us. If you like this kind of a scene, add a star. read more

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The spot is a lot more crowded and chaotic than I had expected. The tables are right on top of each other so it's difficult to get around, and the waiters are running to and fro trying not to bump into the seated guests. It's not the waiters faults but rather just the layout of the restaurant. The waiters themselves are super accommodating though, albeit seemingly stressed. I am an avid Italian foodie and I can't say anything too bad about the pasta, except that the portions are a little small. Especially with the price point, the portions do not feel big enough. The food was not exceptional but not bad, a decent Italian restaurant- but there are better places for better prices. I heard they have a good Martini Mondays though! read more

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Came here for their Martini Monday! It was $4 for a mini martini and $8 for a large one. It can be any martini (espresso, dirty, etc.). The espresso and the regular were the best in my opinion. The dirty was overly salty so I wouldn't recommend. Ended up getting a burger here and it was pretty good and filling. The service was on point. They always refilled our martinis and water, and they brought our food out quickly. The place got packed really fast after 7 so I would try to come before that if you don't have a reservation. Overall, a great deal on Mondays! Would recommend coming back! read more

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Had such a lovely dinner at UVA Next Door. It is perfect for a date, family gathering, or impressing your out of town guests. I loved their take on the aperol spritz. I was so refreshing on such a scorcher of a day. My friend and I split the margherita pizza and pasta with vodka sauce. Add the burrata- you won't regret it! The food was absolutely amazing and our server was so nice. Look forward to dining here again soon! read more

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RATING: 9/10 PRO TIP: Martini mondays anyone? Come on a monday and you will get a $4 martini with any entree. That's a win right there . SOUR CHERRY MARTINI - in search of something a bit different as i'm not typically a martini person, I loved this, it was sweet, had a deep molasses sort of flavor with some bite to it from the cherry subtle sourness. Yummy. VEAL AGNOLOTTI I've learned that whenever available, no matter where, just get the agnolotti. I heeded my own advice and so glad i did - this was DELICIOUS. Perfectly al dente, tender tender veal on the inside, and a light, beautiful sauce to go along with it. Uva blew me away when I had their ricotta gnocchi (also on the menu at this location by the way) and they've done it again with the veal agnolotti. Just get it, seriously. FINAL CATEGORY: EXCELLENT (terrible / bad / ok / good / great / EXCELLENT) read more

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I had made a reservation using resy. They had plenty of reservations so I thought the place would be empty but it was busy. The host tried to seat us in the smallest table by the door. My sister is small and she could barely squeeze into the booth so we asked for a different table. We were seated at a better table but still very close to others. Seating arrangement is terrible here. I wouldn't bring someone with a wheelchair here. We can't for restaurant week. My friend got the meatballs, Bolognese, and vanilla gelato. He enjoyed his whole meal. I got the pear salad, gf margarita pizza, and gf orange polenta cake. The enjoyed the salad. The waitress informed me that my pizza would take longer to cook so there'd be a wait. I didn't mind. I couldn't eat the crust it was too hard but the pizza is solid. It was very saucy but the sauce is good. The source didn't flop when I picked it up. It wasn't grainy or soft like the premade ones are that restaurants but. The waitress said the dough is homemade. I would've liked more basil on it and to be cooked well done but that's a next time request. I wouldn't get the plenty cake again it was dry and I didn't taste the orange. My sister got the pear salad without goat cheese, the cauliflower steak, and the donut holes (to bring home to my mom lol). The salad came without cheese and she liked it. The cauliflower steak came out with the steam still on and she said a lot of the pesto was on it so the cauliflower was dry. She was still hungry after because it was half a cauliflower with no sides. My mom said the donuts were meh. Mixed reviews from the normal and gluten free/vegan crowd. I wouldn't rush back. The service was great and the plates were taken quickly when we were finished. While we were waiting for the waitress to come for the check one of the bus boys came over to wipe down our table which I thought was odd since we were still there and he missed most of the crumbs on the table. It was just unnecessary. read more

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Incredible Italian pizza pies!! It's a must try. The crust is so thin. The sauce is good and cheese is just right. The pie is shareable. It's medium sized. The appetizers are so good too - octopus, salmon tartare, shishito peppers. All very good. It's a bit dim inside. It can be quite noisy since they are so popular. Reservations are recommended, especially for prime eating time. They have Margarita Mondays for $4 for a cup size, which is great to try out the different flavors of margaritas. read more

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i really wanted to add uva next door to our weekly/monthly rotation because the food was delish, but a mistake clearly happened with allergy protocols. for those who NEED to eat gluten-free, the menu is labeled for GF items and the staff said all the right things, but there was some serious cross contamination or we received a gluten dish that was supposed to be gluten-free because my celiac husband vomited our 3 course meal when we got home, followed by a migraine. the 2 stars is for the friendly/helpful service and the yummy food for those who don't have food allergies. read more

Came here the other night for dinner and this place was a great find! One of the things I love is that if you come here on a Monday, all the Martinis you can drink are $4 with the purchase of any entree. Isn't that great? The Martini deals include a classic, wet, dry, dirty, espresso, vesper, and a sour cherry martini. I ended up getting the Espresso martini and it was fantastic. I also ended up getting their burrata pizza for dinner. It was simply magnificent. A great refreshing option for the summer. Will definitely come back soon. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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We came here as a party for four at 6:15 on a Monday. The service was excellent. We were a group of four girls getting together after a long time and had a lot to discuss. Our waiter was great and extremely patient with us when it took us a few tries to decide what we wanted and he gave us great suggestions. When there was some miscommunication on ordering and the wrong dish came out. He immediately took the dish back and brought out the right one. The $4 babytinis were delicious. We ordered the espresso martini, dirty martini and the cherry martini. We loved them all, though personally the cherry martini was not for me We ordered the burrata and shishito peppers for starters and chicken parm, two pizzas (four cheese and truffle) and gnocchi with vodka sauce. Everything was delicious, the burrata was my favorite It was a bit warm and we asked the hostess if we could open the door for some air, which they did instantly. They were even great about refilling our waters. Once our meal was done, we did not feel rushed to finish our drinks and leave. They let us take our time and it was much appreciated. I can't wait to come back again, especially on a Monday for more $4 martinis! read more

As the little sister to UVA, UVA next door is a short cute date spot that actually takes reservations! Service was impeccable and the food was good too. Take advantage of their restaurant week menu to try out a few dishes for a great price (3 courses for $55). read more

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Excellent food and service was amazing!! Loved being there for a special event and th food was DELICIOUS!!!

Fun place to grab food and drinks with a group of friends. It's on the louder side so if you want a date night, go to the sister restaurant Uva located adjacent to this one. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating but did drop plates on one of our phones (causing a scratch) and just ignored it. Salmon tartare was quite underwhelming - would not recommend. The grilled octopus was succulent, tender, and delicious. The pizzas are tasty and very shareable; the truffle one had huge truffle flavor. Cocktails are decent. Would come back, especially for night time pizza and good vibes read more

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This place is a solid addition to the block. Staff is friendly and easy going. I have to give a shoutout to the chef. They used to have the best lamb chops I've had but when it was replaced from the menu I was a bit disappointed. However, I tried the steak (replacement for the lamb chops). One of the best steaks I've had. Beats most NYC steakhouses. Check it out on Martini Mondays $10 martinis. read more

Came for Martini Monday and enjoy the food, drink, and atmosphere. Finally had the chance to walk in and indulge on their great Monday Special - $4 martini (1.5 oz) with any order of entree, pizza, or pasta. My friend and I ordered a margherita pizza and tagliatelle bolognese to share. The pizza was standard - can't go wrong with tomato, mozz, and basil. I definitely enjoyed the tagliatelle bolognese - not sure if it was the noodles or meat sauce but it was drenched in butter. NOT complaining because it was delicious but the butter flavor was STRONG. Washed everything down with a dirty martini (vodka) and it did the job. I can see why this spot (and next door) is always popping. Happy to have gotten the chance to stop by. read more

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This place has a wonderful atmosphere and superb service. I ordered the Veal pasta (totally forgot the name) and it is genuinely a top 5 dish for me. This is an absolute must visit whether it's "UVA next door" or the main restaurant UVA. Give it a shot! read more

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uva next door has a great menu. the portions are perfect especially for a small italian restaurant in the city. we've gone for martini monday which is a fantastic martini deal ($4 martinis all night monday- with the purchase of pizza or pasta) the service is always great. it's a small cozy restaurant that's great for a date night, dinner with friends, or a happy hour. they participate in restaurant week and have an amazing lunch and dinner deal. i always recommend uva next door. read more

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Overall rating: 4.4 I came here for martini $4 Monday & boy was it good! The burger was good too! But! I can't give a higher rating bc it's people on top of people. It's so crowded. The service was very hard to get & a reservation is def recommended. If you're a young professional looking for a fun night I recommend. But being 30+ & living in Brooklyn, this wasn't worth it to me. If I'm in the area, on a Monday, I might swing by. The all day happy hour is totally worth it if you're strapped for cash. Recommend to the kiddos. read more

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I left an honest review of this restaurant. my review was negative based on the terrible service and extremely crowded atmosphere. I received a horribly rude response from an employee of the restaurant who attacked me on a personal level. In addition to several completely unwarranted attacks on me as a person, the employee falsely claimed I walked in without a reservation - this shouldn't matter, but it's objectively false. I had a reservation. It's disappointing but not surprising that this horrible restaurant treats its customers poorly, both in person and on Yelp. Oh - and no restaurant in Italy would ever tell its customers to leave in 90 minutes. read more

It was restaurant week so you know what that means. It means going out way too much, spending too much, and eating too much. In this instance, a friend of mine and I got together at this place. She chose it because it was near where she works. It's also near where I live so it was perfect. I got there a bit later than her but still relatively on time. It'd been a long time since we saw each other so seeing each other is always nice. Since it was restaurant week, we get 3 courses pre-fixe menu. I got the salmon tartare and she got the eggplant burrata (she is vegetarian). The salmon tartare was fresh and not overpowering in terms of fish taste. She liked her appetizer as well. She said the eggplant was seasoned well and went well with the burrata. We both got the orechiette with pesto. I don't know what they did to it but it was some of the best pesto I've ever had. It was fresh, vibrant, not too creamy, not too much basil, just perfect. I don't think we planned on eating the whole thing but I'm pretty sure I did. I think she got full about halfway through so she took the rest home. For dessert, she got the torta caprese, which is flourless chocolate and walnut brownie with ice cream. I got the olive oil cake since I'm always curious about olive oil cake. I think my friend died and went to heaven after eating her dessert. She said it was amazing and she wished she had the stomach room for it. My olive oil cake was a little crumbly from the polenta, but it had that orange flavor to it and it was just that touch of sweetness that was perfect for the end of a meal. By the end of it, we were both so stuffed that we had to go walk it off. It was very busy for a Monday night so make a reservation. Service was fast and the waitress made sure we got everything we needed. I would say for multiple course meals, that it's nice when they wait a while before bringing your next course. We need time to digest. But I will return for that pesto pasta and that olive oil cake, restaurant week or not. read more

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