Just had such a great experience here! It's a small, cozy spot with a warm and welcoming vibe. The veal ragu was fantastic - rich, flavorful, and they were able to substitute with gluten free penne (thank you!!). The simple, classic caprese appetizer was fresh and delicious. Great affogato too. But what really made me want to write a review: this place has 5-star hospitality. I've lived in NYC for several years and the staff here were some of the friendliest, most wonderful I've ever come across. First, the host didn't bat an eye when our party showed up way too early for our reservation and sat us right away anyway. Our waiter was attentive and funny, and the owner came over a couple of times, spent time chatting and sharing stories with us, and kept making sure we were happy. I'll gladly head uptown to visit again soon!

The food was excellent, and the service matched it. A cozy restaurant on the Upper East Side.

We decided to stop by Bar Italia on a whim because we wanted to grab a drink outside. They have a nice covered outdoor dining area and we were promptly seated. We ended up ordering a margherita pizza to split as well and it was solid! Nothing special, but the tasty, thin crust, cheese pizza hit the spot. Not sure we'd come out of our way to dine here again but it was good for a quick bite and a few drinks!

Wonderful dining experience with lovely Italian cuisine!! We were welcomed in by such friendly staff who took great care of us during our lunch! The gnocchi was pillowy and melted in your mouth and was to die for with the gooey cheese sauce! Would def come here again. Very classy and elegant decor and ambiance.

The food and the service in this place is great. The atmosphere is cozy. Never disappoints.

Great ambiance, good food and prompt service. Nice place for a date or to catch up with a friend. The food is so good, we keep going back for more. Definitely recommend

We spontaneously decided to have lunch outdoors. Diego was setting up outdoor seating when we arrived at 1:30pm. We were accommodated with a 2pm reservation, enjoyed a glass of rosé and a Cosmopolitan (very Sex & the City) Manolo Blanik across the street on Madison Avenue. We started with fried calamari...fried and salted perfectly! We shared the Roasted chicken with vegetables and Salmon with sautéed spinach with a side of French fries. The service as well as the food was superb. Thank you soo much for the wonderful dining experience and look forward to dining again soon.

Started off with the Bellini which I ended up having three of yummy. Spaghetti Carbonara my mom loved and my daughter loved the Penne Bolognese. I had the daily special with black pasta and shrimp. Great service, friendly and attentive. Quality of food is excellent so worth the price they charge. Enjoyed the opportunity to chat with owners as they made us feel at home. Looking forward to going back again.