Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2810 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 21 reviews
Rhodro
15.10.2024 - 08:18

Pleasant, local restaurant. Staff and service were fine.

Pauls
15.10.2024 - 08:18

An excellent, small neighborhood, type Italian restaurant with great food, good atmosphere(very quiet) And great service. The tiramisu was outstanding and very...

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brigid
15.10.2024 - 08:18

The most overpriced awful food no wonder it was empty never go back Spent $200 for a few glasses of bland wine and inedible food

Gerald
15.10.2024 - 08:18

Wonderful winter night dinner at Finestra, a fine Northern Italian restaurant. Warm greetings. Excellent pasta fagiola and minestrone soups. Veal Francese was e...

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m
15.10.2024 - 08:18

Great food and service. The expresso martini was great and so was the penne alla vodka with sautéed shrimp. Tiramisu is also worth a try.

Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, this family-owned Italian restaurant offers a mix of experiences that leave diners divided. While some rave about the inviting ambiance, friendly service, and standout dishes like fresh calamari and vibrant risottos, others express disappointment over rushed meals, lackluster food quality, and inattentive staff. Complaints include overly salty soups and cold pizzas that seem more frozen than gourmet. Despite these inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a favorite for certain patrons due to its cozy atmosphere and accommodating staff, making it a spot worth trying, albeit with tempered expectations.

Menu
3.4 ★ from 20 reviews

Everything was good, place for dessert! the waiter was amazing!

Beautiful small place on the upper east side. that was delicious and we were surprised and enthusiastic about a talented gitarrist on Wednesday night!

Excellent service and eating. more convenient short walk from hss.

Always a winner. Great atmosphere food and service. You can also speak to each other without shouting.

The food was very good. The wines were expensive and low quality. Definitely need to get better wines by the glass

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 331 reviews
PrestonL
30.08.2024 - 18:42

Service was great and food delicious. We had a birthday celebration and they did a free tartufo dessert!

AlexiaC
30.08.2024 - 18:42

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The service was friendly, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy. I opted for the fixed Easter men...

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Opentable
30.08.2024 - 18:42

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. I highly recommend it.

CarlP
30.08.2024 - 18:42

Finestra, in my opinion, is the best Italian Restaurant on the upper East Side. Simone and team are so warm and welcoming and make you feel so appreciated. The...

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NYCgal
30.08.2024 - 18:42

Finestra is consistently excellent friendly and warm service, lovely dining room and freshly prepared food. Our party all had the luncheon salad with grilled sa...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 657 reviews
Cindy
08.08.2023 - 17:20

We hosted a private event here last night. The owner went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. The food was delicious and plentiful and the space...

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John
08.08.2023 - 17:20

My wife and I had dinner at Finestra on a Friday evening. I had the salmon with vegetables and my wife had the shrimp risotto. The salmon was cooked perfectly a...

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Mindy
08.08.2023 - 17:20

My husband and I were just there with our youngest. It was our first visit to Finestra. The food was perfectly cooked. The service was phenomenal. The atmospher...

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jeff
08.08.2023 - 17:20

Good neighborhood Italian food! Service was excellent which is so hard to find these days. Small cozy setting. We had a few flavors of risotto, the chicken spec...

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Samuel
08.08.2023 - 17:20

My parents recently moved to the area and one day when we were looking for a place for lunch we decided to pop into Finestra. Right when you walk in you get thi...

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Sirved
3.9 ★ from 305 reviews
Mindy
25.12.2023 - 23:23

I have been coming to this extraordinary restaurant for over 15 years and it just gets better and better every year. The menu is incredible and everything you o...

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Mindy
25.12.2023 - 23:23

Amazing service, fantastic all food: steak, filet minion, spaghetti calamari. Drinks: wine, margarita. Everything was great! Service very kindly and awesome. Th...

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Mindy
25.12.2023 - 23:23

My favorite restaurant! I?ve been there a lot of times and every time I go there, I never get disappointed nor upset. The food is delicious! And the service is...

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Mindy
25.12.2023 - 23:23

My friend brought me to this amazing place. She has been here before and when asked her what?s the best Italian around East Side she pointed to me this place. S...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 305 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 87 reviews
Doordash
4.3 ★ from 29 reviews
Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 270 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.3 ★ from 158 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 668 reviews

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