Uva

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1486 2nd Ave (at Between 77th Street and 78th Street)
New York, NY 10021

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(212) 472-4552
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Uva - New York, NY
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Best

Great place. Cannot wait to return. Pros: Appetizers, Outdoor Seating, Wine List Cons: No reservations

Worst

The CON of this place was the definitely the Food. Very small portions for a steep price, although that seems to be the trend in NYC so no complaints directed at this restaur...

Cozy place with good food and friendly staff, great for late night dining 12/10/2006

Extremely friendly staff. Nice cozy ambiance and decoration. Food was good for the price, only problem was that they put a little bit too much sauce on the dishes. A great choice for late night dining (kitchen open until 2 am) Pros: Staff, ambiance, wine list, food more
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Great antipasto and aps 8/28/2006

We went on a saturday night with a group of 8 people. It was definitely a mixed review. First off the cold antipasto was great, along with the bruschetta. All the appetizers were really enjoyable. For dinner half the table loved their dishes and half the table were not happy. I agree with the reviews about changing simple pasta dishes which in turn ruins them. The service was really good, and the atmosphere was nice. But really if your looking for a small bite and a few glasses of wine I would check this place out, but for dinner there are many other options in the area for a good italian dinner. Pros: Good Service and wine and cheeses Cons: pasta dishes were lacking more
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Real wine garden... 8/23/2006

Pefetto! Il migliore (The best)...Authentic, Real, A celebration...Delicious wine list...Please do stop by...A lusardi masterpeice... Pros: Service, Wine List Cons: Tough to get a street table more
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Uva is a hotspot! 5/6/2006

I went to Uva because I wanted to see what the buzz is about. Man, am I happy I went! Awesome atmosphere, great food, gorgeous place and the staff was so friendly - especially Massimo! This is definately a downtown type of place hidden in the Upper East Side. Pros: Garden, Late night dining, Atmosphere more
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Do not go for the wine. 5/4/2006

If you go to this bar you will notice how nobody over the age of 25 goes there. The reason being that anyone who enjoys an even halfway decent glass of wine is unable to find anything on their wine list. The wine is all really bad and unfortunately the patrons are too young and inexperienced to know any better. Young women in the early twenties will enjoy the place and that is the market for Uva. Young men will have lots of women to choose from while there, but do not go there for the wine which even their best has a nasty after taste like a $9 bottle of yellow tail shiraz from the corner wine store. Pros: Attractive clients, Nice waitresses Cons: Bad wine, Bad wine, Bad wine more
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Good for the UES 3/15/2006

That's what went through my head - it's good for the UES because of the lack of a decent wine bar there. The service, including the hostess, was extremely courteous. However, the food was average at best. I ordered the full antipasto platter to go with my wine. Who includes ham as antipasto? It tasted straight out of the local deli to boot. Prosciutto was low-grade as well. And bread should ahve been crusty and chewy and instead felt like wonder bread. Salad with gorgonzola - cheese was freezing cold and in huge lumps. This is not the way this food was meant to be served. Pros: hostess service, waitstaff Cons: food more
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Great service, so/so food 2/23/2006

I'm not very impressed by the food at Uva quite frankly. I don't understand chefs that feel they have to experiment with italian cuisine to try and improve on what is already good food. The beauty of italian cuisine is in the simple preparation but the quality of the ingredients and letting the food speak for themselves. This is not the first time I've been to an alleged italian restaurant where the ingredients sound familiar but the dishes are completely strange. I have to admit that the wait staff was top notch, very friendly, knew their stuff and always attentive. i also was falling over and banging in to things as the entire place was only lit by candle-light. One wonders what they're trying to hide. Pros: good wait staff, good beer selection, Good wine list Cons: dry pasta, pricey bar, unfamiliar cuisine more
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Solid. 2/9/2006

The food is ok, not the best, but hey, it's the upper east side, you take what you can get. The service is excellent, and the prices are fair. The atmosphere is a little canned, it sort of looks like they ordered a wine bar from a kit. Sit at the bar, the bartenders are fantastic, and stick to the antipasto, you can't go wrong there. Pros: Cheap for UES, Service, Dark Cons: Food is ok more
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an upper east side gem 11/12/2005

what a fabulous place! my friend recommended uva to me three weeks ago and i've been there 6 times since. it's a perfect date place - very romantic, with a cool vibe (a rarity on second avenue). the food is delicious, the wine abundant, AND they have an outdoor garden with heat lamps. what else could you ask for! Pros: great atmosphere Cons: crowded bar more
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Great All Around 8/30/2005

Uva is a fantastic place. The atmosphere is very chic, yet relaxing weather if you sit in or outside on the back patio. The food is very good and it has a nice wine selection. The price can't be beat for the quality. more
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User review by pigbert 5/24/2005

this new wine bar is a welcome addition to this neighborhood. Many good reds by the glass and the food was excellent. Good place to throw back a couple of glasses with some small plates as a starter, although the entrees were very good too. more
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Late-night wining and dining on gussied-up Italian fare in a classic setting.

Owner Message

  • Inside Uva Restaurant, rustic wooden tables meet chandeliers and velvet drapes for a chic, yet, cozy feeling for New York locals wanting more than just a slice of pizza.

    This Italian rustic restaurant and bar prepares an authentic and uncommon menu perfect for a full meal, delicious appetizers to pair with one of our notable wine selections, expertly chosen with glass and bottle selections for every price range. You can also stop in for a late-night dining experience.

    Uva Restaurant serves delicious Italian favorites like bruschetta for starters or Emilian-style foccacia with your choice of spread and cured meats. Our menu ranges with various savory items from pasta dishes to grilled meats. Make your reservation today and enjoy an authentic Italian meal with friends or family.

    Celebrate your birhtday or hold a corporate meeting at Uva Restaurant for a private party function.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    Sister to Lusardi's restaurant, this warm-hued and rustic Italian bar and restaurant hosts Upper East Siders looking for an intimate experience. Dimly lit by electric candelabras and chandeliers, couples cozy up and friends order another bottle from a comprehensive list. A rear patio, framed by brick, dainty fencing and flower boxes, invites patrons to sit at petite green tables during nice weather.

    The Draw
    The diverse wine list, touted by the house for its grape varietals, entices with over 120 Italian and American bottles--like Sicilian red Nero D'Avola--and 30 choices by the glass, including Venetian Valpollicella and the Brunello di Montalcino, Terre di Bo. Libations are easily paired with cheese plates, antipastas or the classic Italian menu of standards with a few creative touches. The salad of red beets, fava beans, and goat cheese is served with mache in a cheese basket, while crepes are stuffed with radicchio, walnuts and Asiago cheese.

  • 10/24/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am Sat-Sun 12pm-3am
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side
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