86th between 1st and York

[tgseaver]

Hi all, Ct. hound here and staying at a friends apartment this weekend @ 86th between 1st and York and need suggestions on places to go in the neighborhood ( walking distance ). lunch places and a mid priced and higher ( if worth it ) dinner spot ( Italian,Steak,new American, Greek or Mexican) and a nice place to go for a drink before and or after dinner. Thanks in advance!

[ml77]

Sandro's on 81st between 1st/2nd for an upscale Italian meal. I prefer Viand on 86th and 2nd to Gracie's for diner food.

+1 for Two Little Red Hens (86th and 2nd). Get the Brooklyn Blackout cupcake. It's a chocolate cupcake with chocolate pudding in the center. Seriously good.

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Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

[hungryinmanhattan]

Nick's pizza on 94 and 2nd ave-short walk, great salad, too. The sausage they use on the sausage pizza is very good.
I second Viand as a diner choice, as well as the Blackout cupcakes at red hen.

[MMRuth]

Sandro's is wonderful - has become one of my favorite UES places over the last year.

[hungryinmanhattan]

I have never tried it. Ruth, what do you suggest to order there?

[ml77]

Not a fan of the lemon pasta, but the bucatini amatriciana is amazing. By far the best I've had, and that includes Batali's (at Lupa) and Maialino's. Most of the pastas are great, including the rigatoni. The straccetti, which is slices of grilled beef, is a very simple dish that tastes out of this world. Classic Italian cooking. Gelato makes a great dessert, and is served with piping hot shortbread cookies.

It can get very loud when full, but if that bothers you'd I'd just recommend not going on Fri or Sat during prime dinner hours.

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Lupa
170 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012

Maialino
2 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

[jinglejangle]

Yum, my favorite pastas on the UES, esp the amazing lemon pasta.

[Brian W]

Peter's Gourmet Diner on 1st Ave at 83 Street for a cheap lunch or a late breakfast. The home fries with eggs is the best I have had in years. They make a seriously good burger, or patty melt if that's your style. Le Bistro D'A Cote one block down from Peter's is a new French place that's pretty good for dinner.

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Peter's
1606 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

Le Bistro D'a Cote
1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

[griller in the mist]

Go to two little red hens on 2nd for Cheesecake. Other cakes are good too , but their cheesecake is great

[glutton08]

Ottomanelli's Cafe on York between 85th and 86th for a burger or steak sandwich.

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Ottomanelli's Cafe
1626 York Ave, New York, NY 10028

[tgseaver]

Wow,great response! Thanks.Keep-em coming! I may need a wheel barrel to take me from place to place.

[gutsofsteel]

Spigolo

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Spigolo
1561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

[UES Mayor]

I second Spigolo!!! make reservations!!! Also open fro brunch on weekends. No reservation needed for tiny bar seating-so worth it!!!

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Spigolo
1561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

[hrl422]

Elios is so much better

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Elio's
1621 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

[scoopG]

And that is because....? Specifics are much more helpful...

[MMRuth]

Or Ottomanelli at 93rd & Lex for a great burger and waffle fries.

[glutton08]

Have you found the Ottomanelli on 93rd to be better than the Ottomanelli Cafe on 85th/86th and York?

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Ottomanelli's Cafe
1626 York Ave, New York, NY 10028

[gutsofsteel]

The one on 85th/York is seriously bad.

[MMRuth]

I've never been to the one on York. And the only thing I've ever eaten at the other one is the hamburger and waffle fries.

[Taylor.Watson]

MUCH better.

[colfaxBee]

Ithaka on 86th between 1st and 2nd is nice for Greek food.

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Ithaka
308 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028

[thew]

drinks: auction house - 89th just east of 2nd (no sign in front)

cascabel taqueria

gracie's diner 86 &1 - great diner hamburger

papaya king

naruto ramen - 89 and 3rd

paty's taco truck - 86 and lex

wa jeal (szechuan) - 83 and 2nd

heidleburg house - 3rd and 86

york grill - nice place for dinner - 90th and york

[ellenost]

I'd add: Cafe d'Alsace (2nd Ave. & E. 88 St.); Tokubei 86 (86 St. between 1st & 2nd Ave.) for sushi; Poke (E. 85 St. between 1st & 2nd Ave.) also for sushi (cash only); Tony's di Napoli (2nd Ave. between 83 & 84 St.) for family-style Italian food.

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Cafe d'Alsace
1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

Tokubei 86
314 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028

[MVNYC]

I will second Cafe d'Alsace, they have a good beer selection as well if you are into that.

Also Inase (82nd and 1st) is very good for traditional sushi. Highly recommended.

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Inase
1586 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

Cafe d'Alsace
1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

[scoopG]

I love Cafe d'Alsace but it can get insanely loud there when packed.

[princeofpork]

York grill has a good brunch as well.

[southernitalian]

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Ryan's Daughter (the bar and the movie!) on 85th. Great for drinks. free chips!

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Ryan's Daughter
350 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028

[pbjluver]

Shake Shack - 86th between Lex and Third
Papaya King - 86th corner of Third
Beyoglu (Turkish) - 81st & Third
Cascabel Taqueria (Mexican) - 80th & Second

check this out:
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/...

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Papaya King
179 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028

[whitneybee]

Cascabel is my favorite Mexican place in the area.