It is always nice to see quality restaurants appear on the Upper East Side--after four years in the neighborhood we get tired of always going downtown for good food. But while the space is lovely, the staff is very friendly, and there are some nice dishes, the bill at Spigolo is about 20% higher than it should be given the quality/alternatives. The grilled strip was fine (and came with unique potato creations) but the grilled salmon was truly mediocre; the pasta was very oily, and the arugula/orange salad was overly simple (for $11). I hope that Spigolo stays open and am thrilled that it seems to be busy often, but we wont be quite won over until the owners can make the quality match the prices (or vice versa). As stated in a previous review, it definitely does not [yet] deserve a 26 from Zagat!
Pros: friendly environment, nice decor, interesting menu
Cons: high prices, some mediocre food
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