Uva

Went to this place for dinner. They really got a big place inside also have outdoor sitting. I ordered gnocchi pasta, seafood soup. The food served at good temperature. Also the taste was good too. However, they made the place so dark with low light that it’s not giving a good ambience.

Came here on a cozy Thursday before Christmas. We had a reservation but they make you wait until your entire party is there. Our full party arrived and they had a wait an additional 30 minutes until a table was ready for us which was ridiculous. The tables are also VERY small and close together so you may be constantly bumped into and not enough room for plates on the table. However the food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. We ordered mushroom bruschetta, fried artichokes, truffle gnocchi, eggplant parmigiana, and seafood stew. The food was good enough to go back but experience may be disappointing.

The restaurant by itself is pretty cute, the ambiance is really nice although it may be a little dark. The food is delicious, every single entree and starter is amazing. I recommend the fried artichoke and the gnocchi. We loved everything, the desserts are algo pretty good and rich in flavor.

I needed to visit one more Italian restaurant to redeem myself from having had a bad experience at a restaurant yesterday, and Uva did not disappoint!I was greeting very nicely by who I assume is one of the managers and was sat in a nice cozy corner of the restaurant. Big kuddos to the owners; the atmosphere of this space is PERFECT for a date night or a nice cozy solo night.It is a Monday night so I decided to go with their meatball Mondays special, which for $48, you get an appetizer, entree, dessert, and a glass of wine. Not a bad idea at all! I was full after my first two meals so I skipped out on the dessert.My waitress was very very attentive and so friendly! She patiently guided me through the menu and made my experience much more enjoyable.I definitely will be returning here in the near future. Thanks Uva!

We had my bridal shower in UVAs wine cellar this past weekend and it was amazing. Giacomo and his team were so accommodating and lovely to work with and helped us set up. Everyone raved about the food and the cellar was incredibly cozy and easy to decorate for our event. Cant recommend enough!

Beautifully dim lit dinner date location. We made a reservation in advance due to a large party, which ultimately got crammed into a corner due to the tables being so close (large shouldered people beware). The menu is very much a “plain” Italian menu. I can’t say that anything got me too excited. We started with the burrata which could have used some additional flare- prosciutto, arugula? For my main I got the truffle gnocchi. It was good but hard to justify the price point. Overall not over the moon but not disappointed.

Food 8/10Solid traditional pasta, a very local spot on the UES. The gnocchi was fluffy and chewy at the same time, super filling I couldn’t finish it. Calamari turns out wasn’t fried, but came in a salad, which was really good too.Atmosphere 8/10Definitely a place you come for an authentic Italian experience, loud yet elegant, a lot is going on but it’s organized and makes sense.Service 8/10Good recommendations.

The truffle gnocchi is to die for! We liked it so much we ordered another plate of it, and it arrived fresh and hot, like biting into a warm cloud. I’d come again and again just for if. The pesto pasta is also great, tastes very freshly made. Came as a close 2nd to the gnocchi. The burrata appetizer is also good and beautifully plated.Only downside is that it does get very noisy when packed and the tables are very close to eachother, making noise unavoidable. However, the great food makes up for it. Definitely one of the best spots in NYC.

The vibe of the restaurant is like a cozy old town, Irish pub with the decor to match. Luckily, we arrived and there was there no waiting time. We were seated right away, and the food came extremely fast, which was great. Unfortunately the bread was cold, the food was bland, and the staff was extremely inattentive. Overall the sangria was ravioli were ok.

Will probably come back on dinner time to make better opinion after reading the reviews.My experience is 3 on 5. I had appetizers, because it was for a solo light lunch. The taste is good. I really loved seeing this very wide and diverse menu. Which is really different compared to Italians in the city usually with the same menu over and over again. But this one was sooo different makes you want to come back; plus many of the options are vegetarian and mouth watering. BuT I was left on an average impression because I felt that the staff didnt care that much about the customers, I am not talking only about myself but even other customers. Really I was left with an impression of not that good service. Almost felt like I was disturbing the staff on their personal time. 😳

I recently visited Uva on a Friday evening with friends. Having had a great experience here before, I was excited to recommend it to them. Unfortunately, this visit fell short of expectations.We had a reservation and were squeezed into a two-person table (party of four, anyone?) which wasnt ideal, but hey, were flexible people and rolled with it since the place was busy.We started with appetizers—the vegetarian platter and bruschetta—which were both delicious. The Gavi white wine we chose was the perfect partner in crime for these starters. For the main course, we ordered three Melanzane alla Parmigiana and one Polenta. These dishes were good, though nothing exceptional.The real disappointment, however, came with the service. From the moment we finished our main course, we felt rushed. Instead of being asked if wed like dessert, we were immediately offered the check. When we decided to order dessert—a tiramisu and an apple tart with ice cream—things only got worse. Within minutes of being served, three different bus boys came by repeatedly, asking if we were done. This happened four times in just five minutes.To make matters worse, the check was brought to us unprompted while we were still eating, interrupting our evening further as my friends had planned to order espressos.When we brought this up to our waitress while paying, she explained that it was due to managements instructions and offered to have the manager, Giacomo, speak with us. Plot twist: Giacomo ghosted us! This kind of standoffish behavior from management was disappointing - apparently, addressing customer concerns isnt on their rushed menu!Look, I enjoyed this places food, but being treated like were in a dinner-themed escape room isnt my idea of a pleasant evening out. If theres a time limit on tables, just tell us - were adults, we can handle it! Until they figure out that good service means more than just rapid plate clearing, my friends and I will be taking our appetites elsewhere.The Bottom Line:Food: Pretty goodWine: Even betterService: More rushed than a packed 6 train during NYC rush hour ;-)Managers response: Missing in action

Popular neighborhood staple for dinner, date night or brunch! Consistently excellent food, service and atmosphere inside or outside. The homemade pappardelle ragu and the homemade gnocchi are always popular and delicious, as well as the frisee poached pear salad. Nutella lovers, save room for the Nutella sponge cake with ice cream for dessert!Ive been coming here for years, prices have increased, yet fair for the area and is reflected in the attentive service and good food. Without reservations, a busy bike lane and neighboring businesses, be prepared for a crowded wait during peak times. Get here early to avoid long waits.

With a world of food options in NYC and hyped up and pricey restaurants, it’s nice to find hidden gems and very affordable restaurants like Uva! We went here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the ingredients and the rustic romantic ambiance.The mozzarella cheese wrapped in prosciutto in tomato sauce was mmmmgood. The slow cooked short rib with a side of potato and rosemary pancake was a feast. Get it. And then the truffle pasta was also delish. On top of that, the service was excellent!

Uva is a hidden gem in the UES for Italian food. Perhaps it’s not so hidden anymore since the pandemic, as they have the largest space for outdoor dining I’ve seen so far...Pre-covid they were always busy and I had always had to make a reservation in advance, but now they have so many tables set up that you can go without making a Rez. I went on a Tuesday night and it was packed, having to wait 15 minutes, which wasn’t so bad at all.The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. Also since Covid, they have you scan a barcode to view the menu which is nice.I’ve tried a few different dishes here but most recently had the Bigoletti di Barbabietole and tried the Rigatoni alla Siciliana, with the Brussels sprouts as a side. All were delicious.Regarding drinks, my friend and I tried the Red Sangria and the Pinacolada first. I wasn’t a hugee fan of the sangria as it just tasted like regular red wine, and the pinacolada was on the average side - wasn’t really a fan of the coconut flakes in it. We also tried the margaritas, which were good. They weren’t like a classic margarita but I did like them because they were a little bit different.The food is what really stands out here, and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for delicious Italian food.

This cozy Italian gem is a must indulge.We were introduced to it by our daughter and step-son who just relocated to Brooklyn from. Los Angeles. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was very cool and calm. The decor is one of its best features. And the service was on point. I was a little let down by the first stupid chose (a mushroom something or other), but they traded it for me with a zucchini, saffron puree that hit the spot!! Great job everyone!

Ate her for the first time with several people. Everyone had a great meal. Waitress was very attentive and we loved the old brick atmosphere…

Aesthetically beautiful restaurant and food definitely solid not amazing. Cool mocktails though. But service, highly trash. This is literally a block away from my place. Just stopping by after a long day of shopping and sudden blood sugar drop. One might say medically iffy. My would be waiter was out front...I reiterated do you have outlets? Seriously, no biggie inquiry, right? Right...The lady who seated me was chill about it. Made sure I had an outlet for my dying phone and my hefty bags of stuff. Cool beans. I ordered the recommended veal by my waiter since no substitutions. I get it and I respect it. Came out fast which I jokingly commented... Yall microwaving, lol. They give me pepper and some fresh cheese. Dope. Anyways, this is when it goes left. Mind you only there for an hour max. I get you have to flip tables to make your money. No rush of people or line but an eight table reservation on the way but it was empty and one gentleman. Literally just me and him on this patio. This gentleman was loud as hell on the phone saying weird incel/Andrew Tate misogynistic stuff like... Im just trying to eat and regulate my body. I dont know if my waiter was on game with what he was saying. But I just wanted out. And I told my waiter if that guy was leaving. Who wants to hear all that? I dont know if that was distasteful and hurt his sensibilities. But then my waiter disappears. And three different people ask me if I was finished consecutively. And the last waiter who asked me said that it was a shift change but I seen my waiter still there? 🤷🏿‍♀️🙄 Its cool I know whats up. So ✌🏿 and youre not getting a tip.The upper east side has plenty of Italian restaurants respectfully. Skip this one.

Late night dining spot. Got there about 10:45 pm after a flight from the west coast and I was not disappointed. The wine was amazing. The food was on point. We had a party of 4 and ordered a bunch of plates and shared. We also had 2 deserts and no one left unhappy. This a new go-to for me every time from now on.

Sept 2021: The ortolana frittate was good, but the potatoes were disappointing. The adult lemonade was delicious and refreshing, but it was really tiny, like a 4-5 ounce glass. I’m assuming it was the brunch special size. Service was great and they have an outdoor covered structure which was handy in the rain.July 2022: Came for dinner this time. Had the appetizer special - roasted tomatoes with stracciatella cheese over arugula and balsamic glaze. So simple and so good. The bread took a little long to come out and I had to keep asking for more water, but overall service was good considering how busy they were.Gnocchi was delicious. It literally melted in my mouth. You can add truffles on top but honestly it was perfect without it.Only downside is you can’t sit outside if you’re dining solo - only the bar or lounge area across the bar. It was fine and service was still excellent, but I would have loved to be outside so I could people watch while enjoying my meal.

Came in for dinner with some friends. Ordered cavatelli pesto, burrata, carciofi fritti, meatballs, parppadelle and tiramisu to share and everything was delicious!! Plates left empty. Love the ambiance, staff was super attentive.

Wonderful resturaunt and a fantastic experience! The waitress was charming and kept the flow of food at a steady pace so that we werent overwhelmed by all of our food options, making the meal a steady four course experience. The food was fresh and delicious in flavour, perfectly cooked and prepared. This is a wonderful date spot and one I would gladly recommend to my friends!

UVA is a cute restaurant with an expansive outdoor seating area and menu. We enjoyed the duck, the fettuccini with shrimp, and the eggplant parm.But our highlight of the night was the appetizers: grilled shrimp and grilled calamari. I would highly recommend their drinks and appetizers over their main courses, but it was overall a great experience!

I would not recommend this place, the food is very disappointing. Baby artichokes were too fried, oily and not salty, truffle focaccia was cold inside and and the bread was not tasty. Truffle gnocchi was too creamy and fatty, did not like the taste as well. The Ragu was the only dish that was okay, but the meat amount there was negligible. Mulled wine was too sweet, I couldn’t even drink it. The price is high and the food is just bad. Cozy interior though.

We got Polpettine di Vitello (veal meatballs), which was $16 for six of the tiniest meatballs Ive ever seen in my life. They tasted overcooked and dry. For mains, I got the Petto Danatra (duck) and everyone else at my table got Gnocchi di Ricotta. All four of our dishes came out lukewarm and everything tasted bland and underseasoned.When we ordered, the waiter tried to upcharge us (Would you like to add truffles to the gnocchi? Yes. Ok that will be a $16 surcharge.)Finally it was extremely loud and despite being at a tiny table where we were all constantly bumping knees, I could barely hear my friend across the table.Conclusion: overpriced, below average quality food. Avoid like the plague.

10 out of 10. Best Italian food in the city with no doubt. Both the gnocchis are insanely good.We had an hair in one of the dishes, they changed the dish but would you expect to get a treat or not get charge for it? Just a thought, lmk what you think...

Perfect for a late afternoon brunch or day date in the summer. They have a fabulous outdoor patio area in the back. The pasta, martinis and bruschettes are incredible.

One of the best pasta places in UES!!!!Parlardelle ragu the best!Gnocchi Ricotta excellent! (Even without truffles)Cavatelli pesto is a must for pest lover.Other side dishes were alright.The service 👍🏻I don’t usually go to UES for dinners but I would definitely come back for pasta!

I came here a few days ago to have dinner with 3 friends and I really liked the atmosphere (like Europe) but I must confess I felt a bit unsafe in terms of Covid. It was pretty crowded and I dont think the tables were socially-distanced enough. The waiters were definitely wearing masks and they were great (clean, fast, helpful). But maybe the restaurant could reduce the number of tables.In terms of the food, I shared the ricotta gnocchi and a salad with a friend and they were good. I wish the gnocchi had a little bit more flavor. Oh the bread that they give you when you arrive is delicious! The olive oil was really nice too. I think prices were fair.

Went there Wednesday evening at 6 pm and there were still people waiting to be seated! I I instantly knew I made a reservation at the right spot and was hoping this visit would be great and it was! The restaurant was flooded with people and they have three areas - main dining area, garden and wine cellar. We had a reservation so we were instantly seated in the garden area. The place is little tight a d was bit noisy but it was still pleasant. Now for food - I order gnocchi and penne and they both were great. My favorite was gnocchi and I am definitely going back to have it. Gnocchi was very soft and the truffle oil in the sauce was absolutely amazing kick to the dish. The dessert was a let down. I ordered Nutella with sponge cake I believe and it was straight from the refrigerator and hence was quite hard plus it was very normal. The meal would have been perfect without ordering the dessert!

Great place for a date night! Theyre open til 2 am with a full kitchen, which is fantastic.After a year of living in the area, weve returned a few times. The late night menu that starts at 10 is great, it has pizza and Mac n cheese, all the best late night fatty delights.My favorite dish is most likely the home made pasta with pesto sauce.

Went in for dinner here. Pasta was super dense and bland, it was okayish. Tiramisu was loaded with rum. Very pricey for the quality of food offered here. Wouldn’t recommend this place.

We went to that restaurant because it was not where crowded, it was open till late (1am) and it had good revuewa. And actually? It was amazing! The food, the waiters. Everything was amazing. The dishes came out right on time. The waiter was very nice and made the stay very pleasant. Thanks!

Service was fantastic. We ate outside but the inside is beautiful. Food was a split bag. The polenta tartufata was wonderful. I would order this 1000 times over. The entrees left much to be desired. I ordered the Cavatelli al fior de pesto. I ate about a quarter of it before I had them take it away. The sauce had a really bad after taste, almost like the cheese had gone bad. I’m not one to waste food, so it was really hard for me to not try to finish it. I didn’t ask for it to be taken off the bill and the server didn’t offer, but it still always sucks the pay for bad meal. My partner had another dish that wasn’t bad, but was a situation where less is more. I would come back an app, a drink, and maybe to try a cheeseboard but I don’t think I’d do dinner here again based on the entrees.UPDATE: Bumped from three stars to four stars for the response to the review. Its good to know that the restaurant cares about your experience, and to be fair, they cant fix what wasnt asked of them.

Got back late after US Open. This restaurant is great. Pizza was wonderful. Got the super pizza and the special dessert. It was a great meal. Great service also

Overall food and ambience was very nice! The garden section in the back is beautiful! I did have one issue. I have a gluten allergy and I usually never expect a restaurant to accommodate me but I called ahead to ask about gluten free options and the person I spoke to said they could do gnocchi and fettuccine gluten free and that there should not be an issue. When I arrived and spoke to my server, who was lovely, informed me that they actually boil the “gluten free pastas” in the same water as regular pasta (which defeats the whole purpose). If you’re going to say you have gluten free option for pasta dishes they should be actually trying to not contaminate it with gluten. In my opinion, I don’t think it should be be hard to have a separate pot of water.My server was super great and I was able to have the short ribs which were pretty good and all of my friends said there meals were great!

Please try the food in the below picture. Definitely, it is almost the best appetizer I have. The base bread is crispy and is combined with sheep cheese and honey above it perfectly. The coffee is average. It is a good place for brunch. The price is affordable. You could get classic brunch about 20 each. Also, the environment is friendly and fancy. Bathroom is clean.

.mediocre standard Italian ... Pleasant, good service. Terrible bread... assortment of starters, all good, nothing off the chart... Sole disappointing, hard and no flavor and pasta, bland red sauce. Nice setting... Its an ok spot, just keep expectations in check.

My go to place for Italian on the Upper East Side. Great atmosphere...if you like lively. The food is a treasure, especially if you like gnocchi. The wine list is passable but not weak. Always great for a fun time...if I had one nit it would be the service is understaffed, so the care is all good. The people they have are great, but they could use a few more. Other than that we this place is a reliable.fun time for dinner with friends.

Went here for my birthday. For the price (I think the pasta is overpriced), the portion should have been bigger. The pasta was tasty; I’ll give it that. What was disappointing was how we were treated. No good hospitality. Our table: in the corner. I felt punished for sitting in the corner. The hostess wasn’t friendly. The server was annoyed because we didn’t order drinks or dessert. I would’ve ordered, but I didn’t feel welcomed in this establishment. Never going back.

I feel like I really need to go here for dinner to get the full experience. Most of the 5 star reviews I have seen rave about dinner. As far as brunch goes I would love to make this my go to spot when I occasionally visit the Upper Eastside...I just wish they could make a few minor adjustments. When we arrived today for brunch (I requested we sit out on the lovely garden patio...even requested it in the reservation I had made ahead of time). The hostess gave me grief about sitting out there because we were only 3 people. But the gentleman actually conducting the seating (unclear if he was a manger or not) was very kind and graciously seated us out there. We were very grateful for that. I had the brunch special and chose strawberry mascarpone pancakes with a side of sausage. It is just one huge pancake...and it is was PERFECT!!! Crispy edges and thick, fluffy, and light in the middle. The sausage was also very tasty. But the cocktail that came with it left much to be desired. It was tiny and watered down. Maybe next time I should get a glass of wine. I even ordered a second cocktail (because at least it did taste really good...prosecco, St. Germaine, and grapefruit juice). Since this additional one was not apart of the special I was hoping it would not be tiny and watered down...but it was...VERY DISAPPOINTING! My friend had a frittata with bacon, asparagus, mushrooms, and mozzarella and rosemary potaoes... both were VERY GOOD!!! And I have ordered the frittata in the past as well...VERY GOOD. My other friend ordered warm focaccia with nutella...DONT ORDER THIS!!! It was a major waste of money and not good at all. Overall my own food was great and the atmosphere is incredible...charming, quaint, and just a little bit rustic. Just wish the drinks were not so weak (especially for the price) and the service was just a smidge better (as my friend got the brunch special too and they totally forgot to bring her cocktail to the table...she had to ask for it).

Great foods! Everything was so delicious. The service was amazing.

We ordered Uva on Grubhub last night and loved it! The only complaint is that the skin on the burrata was really thick (we prefer a light and thin skin on burrata). Otherwise, the flavors in everything were delicious. The calamari was perfectly breaded and the gnocchi was really rich.

The food was delicious! I can strongly recommend the polenta appetizer and the portobello ravioli. It was incredible. And they have a nice wine selection to pair food with

I went here for Valentine’s Day dinner and loved the place as soon as I walked in. It was perfect for Valentine’s Day - Low lit, rustic vibes. We were greeted by our sweet server as soon as we sat down. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many vegetarian options. They also have a late night menu in addition to the regular menu after 11 pm. I decided to go for the Involtini Di Melanzane which was delicioussss and melted in my mouth basically. It’s a 100 times better version of eggplant park in a way. The pink sauce it came with was delish. My boyfriend ordered the penne gratinate and loved it. We finished off with the molten cake for dessert with white chocolate ice cream and finished that within minutes. Overall, loved the place! Only critique I had was where we were seated as we were very close to the couple next to us and it was really hard to have a conversation with each other.

Impeccable little setting with a great back patio. Food was fantastic. Service is as expected at a place of this caliber. Highly recommend.

Fairly good food - better than average for NYC. A bit more expensive Duck is too salty and I wouldnt get it again. Gorgonzola pear salad is good. Two friends had an appetizer that they couldnt eat - maybe artichokes. Others said pasta was ok, not great. Atmosphere is generally good and service is great. However, Friday night is way too loud and Sat night - typical of UES restaurants with extremely loud talking gen z. Possibly, theyve lost their hearing from growing up with ear buds.

The most amazing Italian food I have ever tried in NYC! Great service and really hip interior too!Would recommend 100%! Must try handmade pasta with truffle oil !

Both indoor and outdoor seating has beautiful ambiance - great menu full of great flavors

A weird experience but good food. When we arrived the hostess was arguing with the manager about how to handle Uber eats drivers. We were a little early for our reservation so they suggested we get a drink at the bar while we wait which we were happy to do but in the 10 minutes we waited at the bar the bartender never greeted us ( it was somewhat busy, but a quick hey Ill be with you in a few minutes can go a long way) . We arrived at our table and we were a bout 6 inches from the next table ( its New York ) who unfortunately for us were doctors discussing a graphic case they had seen earlier in the day. This isnt the restaurants fault, but we came here specifically because it was supposed to be romantic but it was very loud and we couldnt hear each other over the discussion of prolapsed organs. With that being said the food was very good and out server was efficient and kind.

One of my favorite restaurants in the city. the late night menu is amazing. open til 1am. the atmosphere is great, the service is top notch. i love exploring the food here.

Uva is a fantastic restaurant, visited couplen times for dinner and lunch. Went last Tuesday to enjoy a a bday dinner with my family. We all had a incredible night, thank you all the team to help us to have a successful night. Awesome food + Ambience + Service + Drinks.

A place with cozy & warm ambience and great tasting Italian food.The food was very reasonablely priced as well ranging from $10-$30. Id definitively visit this place again if I had a chance :)

Drinks prepared by the barman. Clasical Pizza brick oven cooked. Wines. Pastas. Prepared by the cheef. Pleasent place. Attendance by young to have a delightfull dinner.w

Im glad dinner is finally uva. Service was impersonal. Menus thrown on table, no suggestions, water sloshed on table. Was rushed through the meal they took twenty min to bring the check. Food was horrible. Think the ravioli may have been spoiled. Too expensive and the bathrooms were tiny.

Long time one of my favourite places in the city. Despite being around for a while now they keep things fresh by updating the menu, being careful not to remove the favourites. It’s always a full house, but don’t let that stop you, they will always try to accommodate you.

When in NY! This little beautiful step into a book was so nice and cozy! I truly cant wait to go back.So every year around Christmas we walk from the metropolitan museum all the way down past Bryant Park Christmas village,yes almost 10 miles in the cold. I made a Yelp reservation and I was pleasantly surprised.The service was fast and thoughtful.The menu and specials all sounded great,hard decisions! Once I saw mushroom it struck a cord with my taste buds. The pasta dishes all came out piping hot....I know NY has plenty of Italian restaurants but this one was one two write home about.The flavors were in each piece of pasta it wasnt like other restaurants that the sauce is just poured on top.I wish I had room for dessert.I did think the prices of drinks was a bit outrageous but this place is really such a treat.

Everything was perfect, starting from the ambiance of the place and ending with attentiveness of the staff to smallest things, including my water being filled up right before it reached the half of the glass. Our waitress was so lovely; we only saw her when she was needed, which can be considered as a highly professional skill in the hospitality business. Food was excellent, and we loved both dishes: gnocchi and carpaccio! Definitely a must-try! Delicious food with hospitable staff and beautiful ambiance definitely made our random dine out!

Horrible service is a under statement! The server had some serious issues with customers & I felt she didn’t like me & my company. I literally had to raise my hand to order the drinks because she kept on walking by the us and deliberately looked the other way. I had to ask the busboy to get me my server so we can order the drinks. We finished our drinks, and she still didn’t come to ask if we want to order food. I have to do the same thing again and she did not ask if we wanted to order another round of drinks. She made me and my company field as we were not welcome in that place and she had strange angry look on her face every time we order some thing. I will never go back to this restaurant and don’t recommended to anybody else.👎👎👎👎👎

What to say? I drive 2 hours from Connecticut to enjoy the fried artichokes and black-truffle gnocchi. (And the polenta--the empty dish in the back 🙂).

My first time experience with this establishment was extraordinary! As someone who travels, globally, for work, I have had the opportunity to dine at some of the finest restaurants around the globe. However, I did not expect to have such an enjoyable time at UVA. The young woman to served us was extremely knowledgeable of not only the food menu, but she knew the history of their extensive wine list.Everyone was king, patient and professional. I had the Gnocchi, which I rarely order because ive found it to be heavy. HOWEVER, the Gnocchi at UVA is light and luscious. I consumed the whole plate. Moreover, the Chardonnay was also delicious. That said, I have found my go to Italian restaurant when I visit NYC. I would give UVA ten stars if I could.This was UVA NEXT DOOR!

Not worth the hype! We had a reservation. When we checked in with the hostess, she told us, you can have a drink by the bar while we get your table ready. At the bar, it was packed. Nowhere to sit and nowhere to stand without constantly having to try and maneuver yourself out of the way of the servers who were trying to get by and deliver plates. Waiting 30 min after our reservation time, checked in with the hostess again and she told us that we are on the list and our table is going to be ready soon. Another 30 min goes by and still no table. Around an hour and 10 min after our reservation time, we see people who walked in well after we did, being seated. We find out that their reservation time was 30 min after ours. We finally decided to leave. It would have been nice if they let us know upon arrival, “it’s an hour wait even with a reservation,” so we could have made our own decision. But honestly, why bother even taking reservations if you can’t manage it?

Great menu options. Lots to choose from. Service was good. Food was delicious.

Great Italian restaurant. Food is great! Service is excellent. The food tasted great! Fresh and perfectly cooked. The decor was cozy, comfortable and relaxing, which complimented tbe food. The service was great & helpful. Great romantic spot! The wine selection was excellent! #romanticspot, #freshitalianfood, #happyhour,.#cozyspot,.#greatitalianmenunyc, #uva, #uvanyc

I have been to Uva many times, but this last visit will be our last sadly. Service was fast, but basic things like letting us know the servers name when we were greeted would be great. And not pouring our wine glasses to an insanely high level when we purchased a bottle would be nice. But the icing on the cake is we are now 2 days into massive stomach pains and not feeling great after eating there. Maybe it was our cheese plate which took LITERALLY less than 1 minute from ordering to reaching our table? I mean did they have the cheese just sitting outside? Whatever the reason, this is not the same place as we have been multiple times. And Id rather eat Wendys then come back here.

The food was delicious, service was great... Overall it was lovely and well definitely visit again!

Good food, hard to get a seat on weekends so be prepared for a wait! Ambiance is really nice!

Second time here and its still the hands down best Gnocchi in the city. Tip: Ask for extra sauce in the Gnocchi, makes it even better!! Its a small place but cozy. The service was quick and attentive as well. We also got the Ricotta/Honey bruschette, melanzane alla parmigiana, and mezzelune alla boscaiola which were all fantastic. Will return again.

We were vegetarians on that day and felt that there could be more variety in vegetarian food

OMG!!! What an amazing omelette. It’s was creamy and crunchy on the edges. With buttery moments from the mozzarella cheese. Taste of meat and artichoke finished this melange of texture and taste. It was sooo satisfying.

Service is great, price is on point, the food is delectable, and decent portions to boot! I crave their pappardelle ragu constantly. I recommend ordering a lot of different items, a glass of wine and sharing with your friends. The back patio offers the best seating, although everywhere inside is lovely and rustic. Just don’t settle for outside in front, you lose the atmosphere that really makes Uva one of the best places to enjoy an Italian meal.

We loved the atmosphere and set up of the restaurant and the food was delicious! We went on meatball Monday which had a fix prix menu and we would definitely recommend!

Delicious Italian food! Went with a party of 5 friends and we all enjoyed our food! Brussel sprouts were incredible as were the pasta dishes we got! Will definitely be back!

Showed up for our 7:15 reservation and weren’t seated until past 8. Hosts were condescending. Food is perfect if you’re going to a mid off. Small portions nothing special — hundreds of superior Italian restaurants in this city.

A super cozy, esthetically pleasing restaurant with a very accommodating, warm staff (Alissa) and pretty good food.

I went here for my birthday dinner with my best friend and the place did not disappoint. The ambience of the place is super cozy, very cute and perfect for a date or a dinner. Our waitress was so sweet and gave us great recommendations. I got the lavender mocktail which was very good. The food was even better we got the ricotta bruschette and the gnocchi. I am definitely coming back to this place. We did go on a Tuesday at around 5pm. And so there wasnt any rush and it wasnt loud at all. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT. 10/10

I went here the other night and let me tell me this restaurant is not welcoming towards African Americans. My friends and I were sat and didn’t get any service for about 15 minutes which was after we ASKED for some service. From that point on we had 2 different servers come up to us and just give us menus then disappear. We had to then wait once again another 15-20 minutes and ask if we can order now to a completely different server. Now we have no issue waiting if it’s clearly packed but there were two bigger parties of white family’s that walked right in about 5-10 minutes after us and was serviced IMMEDIATELY by a server and got real service. All we got was menus that we ASKED for and service that we ASKED for. Food is good but service is DIRT!!!!!!!

Delicious food. Great ambience. Ideal date night spot. Good for brunch too. Love their gnocci and bruschette!

Came with a group of 4. Love the small Italian restaurant vibe and atmosphere. Its a little tight but its nyc. The prosciutto and cheese apps were fantastic. We had 2 bottles of wine that were tasty and fairly priced. My gnocchi was excellent. Some of the other dishes were mediocre and a little dry. I would absolutely go back. Fun dinner night in the city at a great place.

My girlfriend and I had dinner at Uva on a Saturday night. We were told on the phone that reservations were not possible. We arrived around 9:30pm and were told that there was a 40mn wait. I left my phone number and after 20mn, I received a text message saying that our table was waiting for us. We had a table in the back room, an adorable place with authentic toscan atmosphere. Yellow cob-made walls with climbing plants and vine shoots creeping along the ceiling, we felt just like in Italy. The menu is simple but the starters and entrees are so different from one another and so appealing that it took us a while to make our choice. Dont expect pizze or cheap pasta here! After a nice starter made of flat bread stuffed with a mixture of ricotta cheese and truffle cream, we went for gnocchi with gorgonzola and beet roots and fettuccine with shrimps, tomatoes and zucchini. Such a delight! We were too full for a desert afterwards but Ill definitely come back to try the tiramisu. Prices are more than correct for the quality and the neighborhood, and service was excellent, both careful and discrete. Our new Italian go-to!

Great place for a pizza pie and some wine and sangria. The service is very good. The atmosphere is cute and very cozy and the owner is welcoming and makes you feel right at home

I was invited to Uva by friend who has been a regular here for years. It has a true vibe! Bartenders are amazing

The food is fine. Very overpriced for what it is, but it’s New York and Italian food. The polenta is very yummy. I got the wrong item when ordering entrees. Service is HORRIBLE, servers are rude, barely talk to you/ ask you how you are even if it’s not that busy. Honestly I would skip this restaurant.

The meal was overall pretty good but I would have liked a little bit more Seafood in the pasta. For example, whole scallops rather than sliced.

Cute little Italian place! I had the cavatelli with pesto and it was great! The host was rude to me when I told him I was dining alone, but otherwise lovely experience and food.

Cute little spot with good Italian dishes! Nice place to catch up with a few friends. However, service was painfully slow (although it was a Friday) and we didn’t even know who our server was until we paid.

Brought my parents to dinner and it was delicious! I had the eggplant parm and it was very good well balanced like a lasagne but instead of noodles it was thin eggplantAlso spit a bottle of wine and a few appetizersAll amazing and the waiters were so niceCozy restaurant that so isn’t feel too squished in

Cocktails were absolutely terrible in the food quality is basically high-end diner if you like, frozen fish. The service was good until we had one complaint about the appetizer.

Beautiful rustic themed restaurant. The food is amazing and if youre looking for a romantic date this is definitely the place to go.

It’s good that it open late night, so we stopped buy around 11pm. The waitress was friendly at first but after we placed the order, we never saw her again. We were sitting with empty glasses and busboy came to ask us for last call and tell us the kitchen is closing if we want something more. He was amazing really!Food was good. I don’t like pesto, but felt like having it that night and didn’t regret. Also the polenta with truffle and ricotta was the best I ever had

Great food & atmosphere but tremendously unfriendly waitress called Georgia

Honestly one of the best brunch experiences I got to enjoy - the food is delicious and the staff is phenomenal. I usually dont remember the waitstaff but on this particular experience I was served by our waiter Kevin and he made great conversation while keeping on top of not only my order but several large groups who stopped for brunch. A real stand up gentleman - if you have the opportunity to have him as a server hes great and I threw him the deserved extra tip. One thing I can say is I wish I got more bacon and that the location for the outdoor seating leaves you in a prime position to get bodied by a bike - but even when that happened our server made sure that me and my friend was properly attended to. Highly recommend and if this review gets you to go Id ask that you specifically ask to be served by Kevin for your best experience possible.

Nice atmosphere but much disappointed as this has been recommended. Food was not good, can make better at home. Artichoke and brussel sprouts are only deep fried and uninspired. Wine list was supposed to be well curated but staff was not familiar and made bad recommendations, bartender made a sad negroni (hard to do with only 3 ingredients!) would not come again.

I loved their gnocchi! Wines are priced reasonably and they have a pretty wide selection of Italian wines. The fried artichoke was a little burnt and too salty for my taste. Would definitely come back to try other menus!

Wonderful hangout spotTight on spaceVery close tables or small eateryBut good foodRed wine is acceptableStaff is friendlyAnd then some

Honestly, this was some of the worst gnocchi I’ve ever seen and tasted in my entire life. The braised short ribs looked like it was pre sliced pot roast from a can. Presentation was horrible, quality of food was terrible. Italians would be ashamed to call this good food.Wouldn’t recommend. I should’ve sent our food back. We didn’t even eat it and honestly I wonder why anyone would continue to come back here.The only plus was our waiter was very kind and sweet while serving us this disgusting meal.Update: the food also made my friend and I extremely sick immediately after.

I don’t want to sound rude but I don’t understand what the hype with this place is. Came with my husband with high expectations and it was extremely disappointing. I ordered the gnocchi which was excited to try but could feel the low quality of every single ingredient the dish had.

Beautiful spot for a cozy holiday dinner. There is a back garden area that is open in winter and covered that is lovely. The bar area is great too. They offer cheese plates and Italian cuisine. The food was just okay. I didnt have any pasta I will admit though. I did have the bruschettas which were fine and the pear and gorgonzola salad with chicken added which wasnt special. Favorite part was the chocolate salami dessert. Very tasty and easy to share at a table of multiple guests.To me it is more about the atmosphere. Grab a reservation though, we were there on a Tuesday night and it was packed!

Good variety without being too overwhelming. A few lighter options that were helpful for my sensitive stomach (I got pasta with zucchini, tomatoes and a white wine+olive oil sauce). I’ve heard it’s hard to get a table here, we were lucky to arrive an hour opening on a Tuesday night and there was plenty of patio space. Dogs allowed on patio.

@uvanyc was so lovely. the fava bean 🫘 salad 🥗 + ceaser salad were delicious appetizing. fava bean was better in fact this dish inspired me to eat more fava beans 😘 the roasted tomato 🍅 soup was cream based, which i normally don’t like bc of my lactose intolerance that i ignore. this was lovely. both the gnocchi and pesto pasta were very good and very well made. that being said, i would not order the gnocchi again. i’m not a cream sauce girl so my tummy hurt after eating this 😩🥺 #notcute also, you guys know idc for fancy desserts but this was absolutely wonderful - the perfect way to end the meal.••overall, uva IS a must try ! fava bean salad, specialty soup, and the almond cake are officially branded as a NYC must have. the Caesar salad was good but i would order another when i return. i would order different pasta 🍝 dishes. something a little more refreshing that pairs well w the rest of the courses. BUT if you like cream sauces, GET THE gnocchi!!!! ALSO vibes were immaculate, this place was gorgeous

By far my favourite restaurant on the UES for some authentic Italian Cuisine. The backyard is the perfect spot for a date night !

Great food and wonderful outdoor space in the back.

Uva is a real neighborhood restaurant with great food, drinks & ambiance. We sat in the back garden, which was lovely, and everything we ate was delicious! Will definitely be back for another visit and to try their sister restaurant right next door!

Delicious food in a great atmosphere! Only complaint was that it was very busy so it took them 30 min to seat us despite having a reservation.

Been here for brunch twice and both times were enjoyable. The service is punctual and attentive. Pancakes and french toast are the best options. I found the omelettes to be average at best. Go with the espresso drinks rather than the regular coffee as the latter can be hit or miss.

Loved their gnocchi and pesto! Their outdoor dining area is well managed and their service was great! We went at quite a busy time but the food wasnt delayed and everything tasted wonderful! Their Tiramisu was rich and creamy, and the mousse was splendid too. Would definitely recommend for vegetarians!

Great little place to stop and have a drink and an amazing charcuterie board! Our waiter was awesome! It was nice to speak Italian with him. Our espresso martinis were amazing! We sat in a cozy section by the bar. I felt like I was in Italy! Our charcuterie boars was filled with delicious treats. My favorite was the cheese and pickled onions (yup pickled onions). Looking forward to going back and ordering a whole meal!!!

I wish I could give this place zero stars because I was completely underwhelmed by the food and the service. I will start off by where I was seated. The restaurant was half empty and I was seated at the very back patio away from the music and the ambiance. The patio was completely empty. It’s almost as if I was profiled just by the way I was dressed. A group of two girls who were dressed similarly to me were sat down at the patio as well. When I received my food it looked unappetizing and with the first bite I was immediately disappointed with the lack of flavor. The waiter didn’t even have the decency to come back to check if I needed anything else or ask how everything was. While I was eating, I heard one of the servers talk to another server look at the two girls sitting at the patio and called them “fat” in Spanish which I thought was extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. This was my first time eating here and it will certainly be the last.

Impeccable service and good food. Credit card ok (I feel ridiculous to mention this in 2023...)

Fabulous! Great food, excellent service and terrific atmosphere. A must try on the Upper East. Be sure to order the egg plant Parmesan!!

I would like to give it a 5 stars but i went in a sunday afternoon and it was very busy so the service was slow, but friendly. The place is classy and they have outdoor seating at the front and a small garden. I had a great time eating here, the ambiance is nice and comfortable. The bread is magical, and the thin special bread with cheese is delicious. we have the eggplant with ricotta and spinach, and it was a big portion an.d extremely tasty. Also, all the pasta options were looking amazing.

GNOCCHI DI RICOTTA = foodgasm. I’ve been coming here for 10 years and it never disappoints. There was a time it was different, but now since they have the outdoor area, it’s never more than a 20 min wait. So many areas to sit between indoor, bar, downstairs, back patio and outdoor, all great. I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten. Feels very homey. Favs are gnocchi of course, mezzaluna ravioli with prosciutto and mushrooms, all bruschettes, calamari (not fried, but deliciously grilled) and the artichoke salad. I’ve brought all my visitors here. Still the best Italian I’ve found in the city.

The attention of the staff is the best. The pizza very good. Very good atmosphere. I will be back

Went for drinks recently and enjoyed the experience overall. Wait staff was friendly and prompt. Wine as cheese were delicious. Tables well spaced outside per covid regulations. Bathroom was clean. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is the website listed wine flights but when we arrived that was not an option. Otherwise everything was great.

The burger was good a little over for me but it was very juicy and tasty and fries where great not greasy. But the chicken wings were the best I’ve ever had. The service was great but the need more help. The waitress helping us was very overwhelmed but was very professional 👏 great job and thank her for her service.

ITS SO GOOD GET THE GNOCCHI YOU WON’T REGRET IT if this place is full try uva next door the food there is great too. If you love pasta this is the place to go!!!!

CRAZY OVERPRICED.Interior and atmosphere looked perfect but food was awful.If you have any kind of taste - please, go somewhere else, this place suits only for people who never tried tasty food.1) muled wine was too sweet. there was so much sugar that even though I have a sweet tooth I needed to add some water to drink it comfortably.2) pan fried baby artichokes is something terrible. Its like chips with crazy amount of oil with no taste at all.3) pasta is awful. PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU DI VITELLO. When you order something with ragout of veal you expect to find meat in it but I literally found few pieces of minced meat and nothing else.So even though we ordered 4 dishes and were really hungry - it was a terrible experience. Its not an italian restaurant but just a pathetic parody.

Incredible time at uva!!! maddi was wonderful and was so good at recommending yummy dishes for us all night!! she recommended the rosé and several pasta dishes, cannot wait to come back with more family and friends. best night ever!!!

Left very disappointed, food wasn’t good, pasta was tasteless, not feeling fresh. Sauces was not good neither, ragu meat felt like carton. Also ordered chicken and it was a shoe sole. Apart from the piece of plastic no one knew from where it came from…Artichokes burnt till taste was gone, super chewy.Expected at least good quality and some flavor for the price you pay.Kitchen needs to improve, service was really good.

Had a great time there for dinner with my significant other and a friend. I am a wine neophyte and our server Pamela was pleasant and offered me samples of two recommendations. Caprese is excellent and the gnocchi is to die for. I enjoyed the fact that they weren’t blasting loud, obnoxious music, too. Very cozy inside and overall relaxing vibe, though it seems to get full quickly in the evening. I would recommend this for a platonic or romantic date night.

Sincerely the most efficient service I’ve ever experienced. Entrees were on our table less than 5 minutes after we ordered and the food was so fresh and delicious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.

Some of the best Italian food Ive had in New York, at a decent price. The gnocchi were full of flavor and a perfect consistency. The pasta my friend ordered was as good. The desserts were not as impressive as the main entree, but still good. The atmosphere is also somewhere between cozy and modern. I would go back.

Its a beautiful restaurant. The service, especially that of the lady who serves for the terrace in the front is unbelievably efficient and professional; my biggest compliment and respect to the place would go to the server without a doubt. Their foods, however, leave a subtle space that can be further improved. For example, the pear salad was a bit over-seasoned while the spaghetti of our meatball entree was slightly under-cooked.

Linguini in clam sauce and a honey apple drink with Jack Daniels. Food was delicious

Uva has been our favorite UES restaurant for years. Delicious, affordable, and a great atmosphere. There is cute garden seating in the back, a fun cellar with a few tables, and more outdoor seating in the front. They don’t take reservations for 4 or fewer people. We’ve sometimes had to wait a few minutes for a table but it’s never been too long.

Good food for a Saturday brunch. Loved the back garden seating area. Service was a bit slow and it took a while for us to be served. The frittate and zucchini ragout were tasty, but the breakfast sausage was dry and overcooked. The drink included in the brunch special was small, but that might just be the regular size.

Amazing italian food. The gnocchi was delicious as was everything else. The basement had a nice atmosphere for the private party that we were attending that night with brick and stored wine all around. Would recommend as a great place for groups or for a romantic date.

Dont leave without trying the gnocchi..It will change your life!Absolutely everything we had was delicious.Amazing food! Will come again!Recommend to make reservations ahead, this place gets seriously crowded any day of the week. The Coffee is to die for.

Beautifully decorated for NYE! Cute spot for date night, friendly service, and the calamari is definitely my favorite!

Polenta, black truffle bruschetta, and eggplant. All fantastic, as was everything else including our server Pamela, who is the best!

The ambiance is very nice. The staff are nice and friendly. The service is extremely quick and very efficient. Id dare to say almost too quick. We ordered the burrata, the pizza foccacia and the gnocchi. The burrate was ok, not really super creamy but it was just ok. The foccacia was delicious and the gnocchi was outstanding. Id for sure go back. I highly recommend!

So overpriced and So simple!! I had the Chefs recommendation of the night which was ravioli with some cheese, the taste was sooo basic. I could easily do that in my kitchen, some tomato, basil, and supermarket raviolis... The portion was so small, I basically had 5 small ravioli. I ended up hungry...The place looks nice, but its not comfortable at all.

UVA is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in all of Manhattan. And thats saying something. Ive never ordered a dish there that I didnt like. From the gnocchi, to the linguine, to the pizza... to that wine in the bowl... UVA is the best.

Came here with a group of 16. They were very attentive to our table and make sure that everything was going smooth. The goat cheese toast with honey was an awesome appetizer to start with. I also got the gnocchi which was really good. Our whole group was very satisfied with their food selections and the wine prices were not bad.

Boujee Italian date spot with homemade pastas whose perspectives on it vastly differ (not a huge fan myself). Roughly $25-$35 a dish. 3.5/5 stars as a dinner spot.

Loved the back patio and the cozy interior. Interesting menu with a number of options to choose from. Fairly priced for the location and quality. What kept it from being a 5 was how fast the dinner entrees were served - and they tasted like the had been sitting under a heating lamp. The duck breast would have otherwise been very tasty but had gotten dried out and chewy; sauce was congealed on the plate. The pasta was a generous portion; the calamari primi was lightly fried and tasty. Interestingly, they didn’t rush us out after the meal so perhaps a case of being overly efficient with food service. Would definitely go again and request slower service.

Very cute! I have only been for brunch and the Italian omelette wasnt bad but it was huge. Drinks were also as expected. Since I live down the street, I plan to be back for dinner since I love the garden in the back.

I held our holiday party there last night - it was outstanding! I could not have asked for better. Giacomo, Fabio and Ina and the rest of the team were attentive and gracious. The food was insane and excellent value. I am so pleased. If you havent enjoyed Uva before, you really need to.

Been coming here for the last 3 years and it’s easily my favorite Italian spot in NYC. Every time we have friends come over and they want Italian food, this is our go to spot. Their Bruchettas are unique and tasty. My favorite entrees are definitely the Truffle Gnocchi and the Eggplant Parmesan!! They have awesome wine and don’t even get me started on their Tiramisu 😍We also love that they’re open late night and have a late night menu. And Uva Next Door is also great!!

The waiter was simply a pleasure, very professional and attentive. The whole experience was quite nice. The food came out pretty much right after I ordered it. They took the dishes and refilled my glass regularly. The food was ok. The Parppedelle and involtini melanzane were delicious. But the carpaccio manzo was underwhelming. The mood was very romantic, so I wouldnt go just because the food.

I was going to take my wife to Tiramisú on 3rd Ave for a birthday late lunch. The door person was rude. He was blocking the entrance and clearly wasnt having a good day. Well they lost a customer, if only the owner knew his behavior lost a sale and future customer.So we walked over to Uva because we had eaten there in the past. The Hostes was warm and inviting, unlike the other place mentioned above. The food was equally as great as the friendly service.

Service was great. Friend said cocktails were good.Came here for brunch. Brunch deal was $26. Food was unremarkable not only for flavor but for the menu charge.Star knocked off because of the lack of value for the brunch offer.

Place was great, service was exceptional. We had a private room downstairs to celebrate a friends birthday which was great so we could be secluded from everyone else. Our waiter Valerio was wonderful and friendly. I highly recommend this place. They didnt pay me to say it. Its a lil pricey but so worth it.

We order a rustica omelette and a contadina omelette and an adult lemonade (with vodka). The rustica omelette was a bit better (like 5/10) and the contadina omelette was like 4/10. They were not too bad, but they were dry and without much taste, through they were big for one person. The adult lemonade hardly had alcohol and was served in a tiny glass and half of it was ice. I would rate it as 2/10. The service was very good, no complaint about it and the outdoor space for seating is nice. We would not come back though as the food was nothing special.

Nice ambiance, great service. Hors doeuvres were excellent. Salmon was great, as well as the braised short ribs. The only negative: my wife reported the bathroom was tiny and had no toilet paper or paper towels.

This place is an institution-- simple, elegant food that brings a contemporary edge to classic Italian food-- elevating it without being pretentious. You cant go wrong. Bring someone here-- it will make you look good

Worst dining experience weve had in a very long time! The appetizers were okay but nothing to write home about. The entrees were mediocre (chewy beef short ribs and pappardelle with veal ragu that had a minuscule amount of veal). Then things took a turn for the worse when my wife found a hair entangled in the short ribs after taking a few bites. We pointed this out to a server who took the plate away. A manager came over a view minutes later and said flatly, I heard you found a hair in your dish. No one in the kitchen has hair that long. What do you want me to do about this? The absence of an apology and tone implied we set this up. We said we did not want the dish redone and given that attitude, could not leave soon enough.

Good food at slightly high prices. Hostess had a bit of a chip on her shoulder. Didnt have reservations so the wait was about ab hour at 7:30pm on a Saturday. Great atmosphere. Food served well and in decent portions.

High quality italian food and delicious pasta dishes. Came here on Valentine’s Day and had a great experience. The place was very busy but the food and drinks still came out in a timely manner. Would definitely visit again.

My first time coming here was yesterday, I had a good experience overall, me and my friend ordered a Cesar salad and some pasta, it was very good, the bread was fresh and the service was really fast, the only thing that bothered me a little bit was how much they come to your table to refill your cup, I feel like it’s all about preference but since I was trying to have a conversation with my friend we couldn’t really talk since the server came so much to pour water, and also when we were done eating our food the server gave us the check right away which I thought was kind of rude, but overall everything was okay.

Microwaved food, Average. Quality of food has gone down over the years, unfortunately, and it started before all the recent global events. They don’t even bring you warm bread anymore, it’s served cold. There is Barely any cheese in your pear Gorgonzola salad.. Oh well.

Well that was some of the worst service Ive ever had . When we ordered the waiter didnt tell us that the food didnt come out together so my partner ordered pasta ragu and I ordered a pizza hers came in about 10 mins a bit small for $25 which I thought was quick 10 minutes later still no pizza so I called over the waiter to ask why no pizza he said 2 different kitchens so the pizza was on it way nothing he could do 10 minutes still no pizza so called over management who said that he was sorry but that the way they serve food as it ready I said Ive work for 30 years as a chef 10 in a Italian restaurant and never had to wait 30 minutes for a pizza he then said the pizza guy was very busy again finally 40 minutes late my pizza arrived my partners plated had been clear as she was still hungry I had to share . Best part order a $65 red wine that was cold not warm and the final bill came to$140 and they put on 20% tip seriously beyond a joke

Great food and great service. The pesto was delicious.

This place is fine if you need an easily accessible restaurant for a large party of co-workers who all are coming from locations within walking distance and have to have a dinner that wont arouse the attention of the bean-counting auditors who review expense reports, even if your subordinate (who was DEFINITELY raised by wealthy diplomats or spies or consultants or something similarly nefarious) orders a $90 bottle of wine for himself, but its only a small step up from like Famous Rays or Dos Toros.Our server was great and Im very sorry I accidentally got in her way like 97 times.

One of the best UES date spots. Exceptional lighting. Very solid food. Incredibly good wine by the glass. Friendly atmosphere. The small front bar is a top neighborhood hangout.

Ordered in from Uva. It was $82 and they gave us snack size portions which is clearly less than portions would be in person (I’ve dined there). I spoke to a woman who worked there named Linda, she was very rude and kept speaking over me while I was trying to file a complaint and give feedback (not even asking for a refund). I hope management sees this as they’ve lost a loyal customer due to this experience with their delivery portion size and incredibly rude customer service.

Very nice service, good place. Went for our engagement dinner, they surprised us with a heart shaped piece of bread. Is a very crowded place, waiting is long, made our reservation at 9.30pm, got there 9pm and we were sitting down at 9.45pm. But other that this, its a nice place and good food.

Delicious food, maybe slightly overpriced. Waiters are good, but it is annoying there is no consistency with the mask wearing. I dont care about your vaccination status, if you are serving me food, I expect you to wear a mask in this day and age. Host is kind of a jerk. Only saying this because I go there a couple of times a month, and he is a little rude every time.

Incredible food and great COVID-19 precautions. We sat in the greenhouse and were far enough away from others to feel comfortable. The greenhouse heating is warm and there are open panels to ensure that there is ventilation (so many other restaurants have basically just built indoor dining outside with no air flow).Great charcuterie, wine, and gnocchi! I’ll definitely be back!

Cozy place with good food and friendly staff, great for late night dining – Extremely friendly staff. Nice cozy ambiance and decoration. They have a phenomenal wine selection (including some very reasonable bottles), an eclectic menu, and a definite and unique feel. A great choice for late night.

Incredibly cozy and charming interior. Food was excellent. Ordered eggplant involtini and calamari appetizer. Eggplant was superb and the tomato sauce was flavorful and let the tomatoes shine as they were clearly of a superior produce and didnt require much dressing up. The calamari were simple and grilled, tasted very good though I am partial to breaded and fried with a rich marinara to dress them. I ordered the salmon alla mostarda for my entree which was perfectly done and full of delicious fresh flavor that had me wishing I had just one more bite. My date had the chicken with artichokes and he cleaned his plate. Great service. Great wine. Great night.

What a place!!! Those pancakes were such a delight.I have been to Uva three times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing staff and environment.A perfect place to enjoy the most delicious Italian cuisine.Highly recommended!!!

Literally had the same dish I had last year when I visited. Looked forward to it all year! Just as good as I remembered it.The atmosphere and warmth is highly romantic and a great place for a date.If you can, the wine cellar is beautiful and cozy.

My boyfriend loves this place and I can tell why. We got 2 appetizers, one entree and one bottle of Riesling. Totally fell in love with the ricotta cheese. Meatballs are meatballs to me. The seafood soup is so aromatic and savory. Nice service and very cozy atmosphere.

The food and staff are terrific! One of my favorite spots.

We were seated quickly but it wasn’t a particularly warm welcome. It took ages for our server to introduce himself, meanwhile he was taking orders from tables seated after us. Order-taking was efficient to the point of being brusque. Questions were answered, but answered tersely. No one was rude and we were taken care of, but it felt oddly rushed and transactional for an old-school Italian spot.The food was good but not so outstanding I’d make a special trip for it.The grilled shrimp was fresh and well cooked, although the avocado, tomato and palm heart salad was a little underwhelming. The burrata was admittedly awesome in both flavor and presentation, with the fava bean accompaniment surprising me with how well it paired with the cheese. The gnocchi di ricotta was good but a little heavy for my taste, but that’s probably on me. (I have no idea what the other reviewer complaining about portion size is talking about; the portions were so big I couldn’t finish.)The garden space is nice, though cramped, and the chairs were a little uncomfortable. It was also louder than I expected (with another large party in the space), so it wasn’t quite as relaxed and romantic as I was picturing in my head when I suggested the place to my family.One thing I will say is that the prices seem outrageously high for what you get. I know NYC is expensive and people have to make a living, but $27 for a bowl of gnocchi? For the prices we paid, I’m accustomed to much better service and surroundings than what we got here.Overall, it was… fine? Nothing was obviously bad, certainly not enough to say anything, but nothing was great either. Comparing our experience to other reviews, it seems something must have been off the day we came.If I’m in the area again I wouldn’t object to coming back for another try, but I think I’d try the other nearby options first.

Finally tried this well-known neighborhood spot. Service and drinks were excellent, and theyre doing the outdoor dining nicely. Menu is too rich and dairy focused. What I did end up ordering was good though.

Solid Italian spot in the UES. Pastas are great and they have some tasty wines. I love their gnocchi. The ravioli was a bit salty, but that was likely because it has pancetta. The Food comes out super quick. Great place worth trying.

Great atmosphere, late kitchen, solid italian options.

Lovely local Yorkville eatery. The gnocchi were pillow soft, and very tasty. Service was attentive and on point.

This place is absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful and the waitstaff doesnt dote on you if youre clearly taking your time which I can appreciate. Also, the wine is terrific. I highly recommend this place, especially when youre looking for someplace to chillax and eat great food on a late night (theyre open until 2).

This is one of the most fun late night friendly restaurants NY still has left. So much to even put into words. I’ve had so many memories here. Even hard to find places like this downtown anymore with all the renovations and sell outs. Long Live this place.

Would be willing to try again if we ate inside. Eating in the parklet was not a great experience. The veal with eggplant was tasty, the mezzelune alla boscaiola was decent, but would have preferred more mushroom flavor.

The food was spectacular. Home made sauces and pasta. Nothing like good fresh in house pasta. The staff was incredibly friendly and very attractive as well. We had a great time and some great food.

We always seem to end up back at Uva every time were staying in the UES, it has become our comfort staple. Food and service is always excellent. Highly recommend the Mozzarella in Camicia, Gnocci di Ricotta and Mezzelune alla Boscaiola.

A great authentic Italian (not as common as one would expect in New York) with outstanding antipasti and starters (try the ricotta and truffled honey bruschetta) and high quality wine. Pasta dishes were very good and tasty but perhaps didnt blow us away quite as much as they should for an otherwise excellent restaurant. Service was also a bit patchy - with an excellent main waitress who made great wine recommendations, but odd delays from the rest of the staff in, for example, bringing main menus and the dessert menu. Still, would highly recommend this place, the bustling atmosphere running across two outside areas and the main restaurant is also very enjoyable.

This spot is fabulous looking and food and service are good. Grate spot for a nice date specially if you sit in the backyard

I went by myself after work- ordered a gnocchi. The waitress didn’t even offer fresh pepper, needless to say shaved truffles (for extra $$$) as it is mentioned in the menu. She judged the book by its cover, and choose to just be walking bet entrance and the bar area chatting w/ others employees as the restaurant wasn’t busy.I rather go to Urbani, get my own truffle and cook my pasta next time.

The place is always packed.! Cant understand? Ate there Sat evening. Ordered the melanzane w parmigiano. It was like they had a tray of this dish and cut out a portion. Its was luke warm with no taste or spice. Again I cant see why they are so busy. Does anyone know what good food is supposed to taste like?

My wife and I have been going to UVA for awhile and we love it.My wife noticed they have a new hostess (Yaren) and she is sooooo super friendly and polite and courteous. We feel she is such a joy 🥹.UVA, you’re fortunate to have her on your side. People/customers first interaction is with this person and she’s a perfect front person for your establishment. (First impressions are key)And the food is great too. We love this place and thank Yaren for making it such a nice experience.

Very enjoyable and reasonably priced Italian restaurant. The portions are very European in nature as to say you will really go home with a doggy bag but you wont leave hungry either. Between all the appetizers that was shared at our table and my main course which was the duck not one item was subpar. This is by no means what I would call a high and elite Italian restaurant, but considering the more than reasonable prices you cant get a better deal for such a good meal in the Upper East Side when it comes to Italian food.

Food is good but couldnt get the attention of any server to order dessert and coffee. Or pay the bill. Took over 20 minutes to pay and finally get out after deciding not to bother ordering any more food.

Split a few dishes with a date here, and everything was delicious! Service was good. The host was very nice and accommodating as well. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Was taken here by an old friend. Its a busy little place with good food and drinks. Waitress wasnt great, but she was new. Still the atmosphere is cool and we had a great time. Best Italian in the city?

Food was great! Pricey but good

Overall food was good. Tagliette especially was awesome. The other pasta we ordered was so so but wasnt bad. Appetizers were good. Ordered prosciutto ham and parmasen cheese. Meetball was great. You can walk in but Id recommend reserving.

Nice brunch. The breakfast cocktails are nice and come together in the brunch deal which is pretty nice.

The garnish on the antipasto mixto tasted like they were from a can, the pappardelle pasta was ok, the fish was decent, wine was good and the little patio is cute but the tables are placed too close from each other.

Delicious food with a warm, cozy atmosphere. Their back garden seating area is wonderful, and they have a great brunch menu. One of our favorites!

Many of those memorable moments I spent in nyc was in Uva.My friend recommended me this place cuz I asked her for a nice restaurant.I remembered it was first anniversary with my bf.I really liked their decoration and ambience.Also i love the foods.What i miss the most is the appetizer, which was ricotta truffle Bruschette..It was soooo good.GNOCCHI and Brodetto di Pesce was amazing also.These were the go-to menu for me.After that I took my mom there and spent another anniversay there too :)Miss this place alot!

Such great food! Came with a party of 5 and no one was disappointed. Started with a mozzarella and a burrata appetizer, both were pretty good but nothing out of the ordinary. Ordered the truffle flat bread and was blown away. SO GOOD.We also tried the mozzarella in camica, which was kind of heavy but tasted great.3 pasta entrees were all really good (something with pesto, a regular marinara with mushrooms and then the fettuccine con gamberi e zucchine, all great). The gnocchi was amazing (also has truffles on it). I split that and the braised short ribs, which helped balance out the truffle/creamy sauce of the gnocchi. Would definitely recommend doing that because the gnocchi alone probably would have been too much. Portions were all pretty big (the pesto pasta was the smallest, but was still more than enough).Service was great and the outdoor patio was the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather without the noise of 2nd avenue!Also know that there is one bathroom that barely fits a small child but if you need a bigger one there is another that has way more room!Would not bring big parties (6+) here because the entire restaurant is pretty narrow so it could be a bit much

Love this place! We attended for a birthday gathering and had the best time. The staff is great.

The receptionist took down our info and quoted a 15-20 min wait time and after half an hour there still were no tables available. Checked in with her again and at this point she said there are five groups ahead of me. We waited and watched her sit 4-5 parties of people and checked in again. At this point, she said we are fourth in line! What an absolute joke... quoted a 15 min wait and ended up waiting over an hour.. should have gone to Quality Eats next door perhaps...After sitting, food was mediocre. We had filet of sole and stuffed chicken for main with charcuterie board for appetizer. Fish was bland and chewy. Only plus is this restaurant is close to where I live on UES.

In a city with fabulous Italian on every block of virtually every neighborhood, what distinguishes Uva is its cozy, rustic atmosphere. The indoor environment is warm and inviting, but the open-air patio out back is particularly alluring—certainly worth the additional wait when the weathers nice. Kill the time with a glass of wine at Vella two doors down.Do take note: the indoor dining tables are adorned with fake candles. And dont be mislead by the real candles in the bar area.Aside from atmosphere, the food at Uva is adequate, while the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and efficient—all for a sound value for a delightful dining experience.

This is a great little spot on the UES, I went with a couple of friends for breakfast on a Sunday and it was packed! The restaurant has a really cozy atmosphere and the ambiance reminds me of a restaurant from Disney. The food was amazing as well! We tried a few different selections, and the pancake and frittata were to die for. Bruschetta was great too! I would definitely recommend the food, and it’s probably a good idea to get a reservation as there was a line when we left. This is definitely on my places to go back to in NYC list.

Alisa was fantastic as our server! She paid close attention to detail and even made sure I received a new menu since the original one she was about to hand me was dirty. The staff were fantastic and made sure I never had empty water. Food was great. Im a stickler for being kind and it was sad to see management be rude to staff. The hostess at the front didn’t deserve particular comments made by the manager. This is the reason for a 4/5.

Excellent assortment of delicious Italian dishes. Everything on the menu looked very appetizing. If you are an urban young professional you wont be deterred by its tight tables and very noisy atmosphere.

Excellent Italian restaurant. Food is delicious and atmosphere is very good.

Love this place.. everytime I come here it gets better chef Claudio has put together an amazing menu ..the servers are very friendly and helpful with recommendations Miguel and Alberto are the star servers..gnocchi ricota..bigoletty a red beet gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese are amazing..thank you guys 👏👏 see you soon

The food was very well put together and the waitstaff was very accommodating.The Bruschetta appetizers were very good - especially with the truffle oil honey. The Mezzaluna with prosciutto was very good, although there was a little too much cream sauce. The seafood with fettucini was very well balanced.The only negative was that the table next to us were a little loud, which made conversation more challenging.