Seeking best eggplant parmigiana in NYC- preferably on the Upper East Side

[hopegoode]

Tired of sauce from the can! Can anybody recommend a great version...take-out is good as well as eat-in.

[fazziole]

sistina - 81st/2nd. i've never had it here (though i've eaten here a bunch, and it's great), but i have a number of friends who all say it's the best eggplant parm they've ever had. i wouldn't be surprised that it's outstanding as the rest of their food is as well...

[Annie Rodriguez]

Been to the restaurant on Arthur Avenue (Throwdown winner) and must say that I was totally disappointed. Was not at all what I expected. The absolute best Eggplant Parm you will ever have can be purchased at Grifone, 244 East 46th Street, New York, New York, 212 490-7275. It is out of this world. I've been there with friends, co-workers and even those to don't usually order it, said it was to die for. Hope you give it a try.

[Striver]

Mike's is a very busy deli with some tables in the Arthur Ave Market, not really a restaurant. We ordered two large trays of the eggplant parm for a recent party, and it all vanished in about 5 minutes. No one was disappointed, except that it was all gone.

[tastelikechicken]

Being you're on the Upper East Side getting to Arthur Ave in the Bronx isn't all that hard. Go to the Arthur Ave Retail Market and walk to back to Mike's Deli. It's the only eggplant parm I'll admit is better than my own. Thin slices of eggplant lightly breaded and quickly fried, fresh mozz and an awesome sauce. I would wait til after this weekend before going there. It's Easter and the place will be mobbed(no pun intended)

[Liz K]

I've heard about Mike's Deli, but have been unable to figure out if we can eat there, or is it just takeout?

[MMRuth]

There are tables where you can eat.

[Liz K]

Great. Thanks!

[tigerwoman]

we always enjoy the giant and delicious eggplant parm from mangeria brothers on the west side about 38th street. thick slabs (sometimes needs salt) ask for sauce on side and they top with fresh mozz. Weighs about 1.5 # and is a deal at 7.95

[nolonnyc]

great eggplant parm at Il Vagabondo on 62nd st bet. 1st and 2nd aves. I grew up around the corner and have frequented this "old school italian" restaurant my entire life. They also have a baci court in the restaurant which is always fun.

[daniellaczar]

i guess it won't help you much since it's in brooklyn, but the best eggplant parm i've ever had was at Difara's. It was amazing, I don't think the eggplant was breaded...it definitely wasn't soggy (i hate that!), it was slightly charred. absolutely divine, but i hear the pasta dishes depend on who (which on of his kids) is cooking them. When i got this his daughter was there and I think there was maybe another one in the back.
Really great though, sorry can't help you better in your neighborhood.