Caravaggio

There is just so much more care in everything they do at this restaurant….We felt extremely special being guests at this restaurant. Well, we felt like what we are - part of the neighbourhood community. Everyone was so attentive. Tony in particular is an icon! We were there for a late lunch. I had the watermelon mojito and it was made with fresh watermelon. The bartender checked in personally whether I liked it or not. It’s so rare for such great service to occur! My cocktail had a perfect level of alcohol, freshness and sweetness. The food was interesting but not in a way that it is fussy. It just felt healthy and made with an absolute sense of care that you felt in every bite. The individual tastes of the varied ingredients were exquisite. You could tell that the owner personally developed the bread recipe. The air holes and bounciness of the bread were to be admired! The octopus and seared calamari left me waking up this morning with a wish to go back for dinner right this evening. Oh, I should mention that we also had a delicious gluten free clam pasta and a great mixed salad. It’s the combination of exquisite homemade food made with love and sprinkled with care that should make you want to go there.

Very nice restaurant with wonderful, atmosphere, food and service. Very expensive, no red wines by the glass under $30. Huge bread service. Pastas were amazing, fettuccines, one with squid ink and three types of fish the other veal ragu both exquisite. Caprese salad excellent.

Came to celebrate an occasion and this choice did not disappoint. The extensive menu and list of specials were impressive, leaving me to choose between multiple interesting options. Moreover, the new age, contemporary decor was eclectic and exciting, in this traditional setting. Don’t skip the dessert. An extremely impressive institution with incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff.

Food was fresh, but very average. Service was fantastic, but for the price point, I wouldn’t return. There are so many great Italian spots in NYC that are creative with the menu in ways that don’t compromise on flavor profile.

A fancy restaurant near Met. It's somewhat expensive but worth the money . The restaurant has a cozy ambience and excellent dishes. Make sure to listen to Wilson's cooking description of the day. He is a handsome manager. Especially "grilled octopus" is so delicious. As much as I'll go back to New York to eat this dish. By the way, Carabaggio is the name of a famous painter.

High class Italian establishment on the upper east side. Waiters impressively memorise the extensive specials menu. Eclectic arty decor. Staff seem friendly enough, but sensed that solo diners weren’t as welcomed as all the couples and foursomes.

The hospitality and service were top notch. The food was great, drinks tasty, nice place to stop before or after a day at The Met. Coat check is wonderful and wheelchair accessible. Homemade sausage was delicious.

What a gem! Amazing wine list and classic Italian cuisine with as many as 10 daily specials. Be sure to have www.Berta.it grappa with your dessert! Had dinner here 11/14/2023. 20 specials (not kidding), 464 page wine list, OMG.

What's so amazing: All to my surprise, the food was quite good, even excellent in certain ways. Equally surprisingly, service was incredibly impeccable. What's equally amazing: Neat works of art hanging on the walls: from Frank Stella to Ellsworth Kelly to Donald Baechler. What's a bit puzzling: The interior architecture comes across as a bit outdated and a bit mediocre. You are neither getting a sense of the lavishness of the interior of Caviar Kaspia at The Mark nor the cozy decadence of Balthazar. Though the restaurant opened in 2009, its interior design seems to have been stuck sometime in the nineties. Seeming clientele/patrons: Low key. Unremarkably casual. Neither timeless classic nor hyper-elegant in style. This was not a scene you might have expected at an upscale restaurant. Since 3.5 stars is not an option, I suppose I have to mark this as 4.0.

Food was excellent. Would recommend the fried artichokes if they are available. Service was also excellent. Was really quiet when we went but I am sure it gets busier around dinner. Definitely on the pricier side but worth it for a nice dinner.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I cannot stress enough how good the burrata dish was.. the flavors worked perfectly!! I would have eaten that as a meal lol. The cacio was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had such a lively flavor with a great consistency. Finally the fish was so very soft. I should have asked what the sauce was - almost reminded me of a red wine vinaigrette. Perfect!! The staff are just incredible and so happy to do their jobs. So professional and very attentive but never disturbed the meal. Willie is my personal favorite and was a highlight of the night. He wound up giving us a drink on him so I guess he liked us too haha! Great coffee at the end too. Atmosphere is so nice and the lighting works well. If you are a fan of art this place is worth a visit for sure. All in all perfect dinner, went home more than happy. I will be back within the month to get that prosciutto again - I have been thinking about it all day. Thank you Caravaggio for the experience! The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Was a pleasure!

Beware of fraudulent gift cards! I went with my guests previously because I was given a gift card. At the conclusion of the meal, the gift card had zero value on it. I mentioned to my friend who had given me the card and another gift card arrived with the same amount. Again, I went back to the restaurant and presented the second gift card and again with no value. We spoke to the manager on site Stepani, who was entirely nonhelpful and rude. He called the owner who reiterated that there is nothing they can do about it. We live and frequent the restaurants of the upper east side practically several times a week. Given 2 of 2 fraudulent gift cards with zero amount and the management's poor handling of the situation, I feel this restaurant is creating fraudulent payment methods and takes no responsibility to resolve a situation. Very poor business practice.

On our way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art we realized that if we didn't stop somewhere close by we would end up eating expensive so so museum cafeteria food. Yelp to the rescue! We got out of our cab and looked for restaurants nearby. We just about opened the place for lunch. We didn't want a big meal because we were meeting family for dinner later so we thought we could just get an Antipasti and maybe a pasta dish, which is what we did. The menu was extensive and looked fantastic. The specials told to us by our server were equally impressive. There were items such as Squab, Venison, and a cold Seafood selection that among other things included Sea Urchin. But we kept to our plan. The Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potato purée and Buffalo Mozzarella was delicious. The Spaghetti Carbonara made with Qual Eggs and bacon was one of the most authentic and best carbonara's I've tasted. We will definitely put this on our list of places to try for dinner.

I walked over to Caravaggio a few nights ago to enjoy dinner at their bar. Reservations are required, even for the bar stools, and I made the $50 deposit for my spot. This is a classic Italian establishment with a fancy modern yet old world feel. I began with a Negroni, and the bartender extraordinaire suggested a gin I was unfamiliar with. I sampled the gin and liked its floral notes. The Negroni she made was a true 10/10! The bread basket here is really over the top. Breadsticks, kalamata olive bread, focaccia and sourdough all looked amazing. I knew my meal was off to a good start and I always order zucchini flowers when I can. This appetizer dish was done extremely well and was brilliantly plated. Fancy and delicious. I had truffle fettuccine for my entree and it was really delicious as well as potent. I love the pomp & circumstance of table side truffle shaving but Caravaggio didn't offer that. The dish was great nonetheless. A delicious cab franc Merlot blend paired well with my meal and I really enjoyed this wine. There are plenty of great Italian spots around NY but this was very good. The only note I have is that this restaurant was extremely pricey and I think there's plenty of more affordable options around. If price isn't a concern, I stand by my positive review of Caravaggio.

A restaurant this expensive should not have so many flies. Recommend for fruit fly fans.

Service: They were very accommodating and nice from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Food: It was amazing, very tasty, very fresh , overall phenomenal taste and presentation. *Would 100% recommend it

OUTRAGEOUS! $200 for a piece of meat! Are you kidding me? It was a special so they didn't mention the price My nephew ordered something that was no good and ordered another dish They charged for both I will make sure to tell my friends and relatives never to go there

Order at 7pm. Asked at 7:50 if they had forgotten our order and asked to cancel. Told us on the way. Pasta came out 7:55pm completely undercooked. They had clearly forgotten the order and scrambled to make something when we asked to cancel the order.

Having just returned from a glorious trip to So. Italy my family and I were eager to relive the experience with an authentic meal. Caravaggio did not disappoint us. The table service was professional and the staff helpful. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from so everyone found their favorite. The meal was a delight and the experience memorable.

An upscale Italian A friendly service Great food, great wine Borata, pasta, zucchini flowers All was great

Okay, it's just an overrated neighborhood dive. It was recommended to me & turn out to be a disaster They first tried to sit us outside next to a table next to a pile of garbage - that was supposed to be pick up but it was a holiday. After that the put us at a table that literally on a sewer vent (diner on the toilet) & we had to relocate to another table. The portions were small & the wine section sucked. The food was nothing special. The Board of Health should investigate the sewer vent so close to the table, cannot be legal & I feel bad to the folks that dined next to it, not realizing it.

I came here for lunch with my aunt. Sam was our server and was incredibly attentive and charismatic. The ambiance is warm and inviting, but can get a bit noisy in the back dining room. I ordered the asparagus salad to start and the vitello tonnato as an entrée. Both were phenomenal.

An outstanding restaurant, with gracious service and inventive Italian cuisine. The wine list is very extensive and the dining room very artful and civilized.

Very nice Italian in a very nice ambience. Extensive wine list, great martinis, and great service. We had the Spaghetti Trapanese, Paccheri, and Gnocchi, with a Boston Salad to night. All were great (with the Paccheri particularly notable). Will come back soon.

Concierge at my hotel made a reservation for my family Flight was delayed and we couldn't make the reservation. Concierge pleaded with the owner not to charge the $150 cancelation. If the food is any reflection of the owner than it must really suck.

We had the best meal here. White tablecloths and silver forks. One of the waiters came and recited the entire special menu for about five min - impressive that he could remember all the details. Service was great- no hovering or bossiness, just right. My BF had the sesame crusted tuna steak, rare, which is really yummy. Tasty wine and cocktails as well. Probably the best meal out of all our dinners during vacay.

Returned to restaurant with regulars and we were all disappointed. We all ordered off the regular menu. The shrimp in one of the dishes was fishy, not fresh and the waiter dismissed the complaint. We called the Manager who made a substition. The heirloom tomato salad, , which is quite pricey, came with mushy, overripe heirloom tomatoes. The Veal Chop was undercooked and to be sent back. The minute we sat down, we were asked about drinks. we ordered them, when it came we were quickly thrust menus. we asked for time. The minute we finished dinner, we were thrust dessert menus. We forced them to let us dine. There was no wait for our table. Very disappointed. For the high prices, patrons expect better food and service.

Casual and distinguished atmosphere, a culinary trip through Italy, I just would like you to improve the quality of your products so that the experience was extraordinary, excellent service, prices for just above the Average, I would like to recommend that you change the coffee for one that is at the height of this magnificent restaurant, I would like someone to transport me directly to Napoli Italia Casual y distinguido ambiente, un viaje culinario por Italia, solo me gustaría que mejorara en la calidad de sus productos para que la experiencia fuese extraordinaria, excelente atención, precios por poco arriba del Promedio, me gustaría recomendarles que cambien el café por alguno que esté a la altura de este magnífico restaurante, me gustaría alguno que me transporte directamente a Napoli Italia

The food was amazing, as was the service! Wonderful staff. Very accommodating. Lovely ambience...Superb!!

House martini with blue cheese olives was great! !but on the pricier end... the fettuccine was a little overcooked, the pasta was not Al dente but the flavors were decent, loved the veal and truffle! Bread was a little dry but Service was good.

Amazing service, amazing food , amazing environment!!! this is a true treat for each one of your senses. From the minute you step through the doors each of your senses is touched, beautifully and intimate way. This is for anyone who wants to grab a nice easy meal or have a full dining experience. The artwork, the attention to detail, every aspect of fine dining is considered by Chef Guiseppi and his daughter, Nicolina. Caravaggio and sestina are worth a trip itself to New York City. Anyone who lives here I must do!

We came here for an early dinner and really enjoyed our meal. The cocktails are great (espresso martini and lavender lady). We started with the tuna carpaccio/tuna tartare and loved this. I loved how simple it was and the tuna tartare had so much flavor. I also liked the mix of capers and grapefruit. I didn't think that combination would go with tuna but it went really well. We also got the beef carpaccio which we also loved. We loved how it had truffles on top and fresh pieces of parmesan cheese. We then shared the gnocchi which we really enjoyed and they split it for us. The texture of the gnocchi was soft and fluffy. However, I didn't love the flavor of the red sauce, it almost had a smoky flavor to it. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.

Came here for the first time for a lunch and had a great experience. Firstly, really nice outdoor dining setup. Was very quiet for a Sunday lunch, but just a really pleasant place for a meal on a nice day. Menu was large, but I opted for the carpaccio to start, then the chicken Milanese for my main. The carpaccio was fantastic- I'd go so far as to say it was the best I've ever had. The Milanese was really good as well. I tried someone else's pappardelle and bucatini - both were great. Highly recommend this spot on the UeS

This place is amazing!! Stumbled upon it after finishing at the Apple Store. The food, ambiance, & service is top notch. Every elegant, food & drinks are amazing!! Great date spot

Nice outside sitting Food was barely edible Wine was definitely turning bad Service was subpar At the prices this place charges, everything should be amazing.

Have been here quite a few times now. The experience is getting better and better every time. My last visit was so perfect from every point of view so that I think Caravaggio is my most favorite restaurant in New York city now. Normally I think upper east side fancy Italian restaurants give me this snobbish vibe, but Caravaggio is an exception. The host is so friendly, the waiters are so nice, and they never push you to order more food or more expensive drinks, more importantly they treat everyone equally well. Now Caravaggio is the best restaurant to me in the city and I already get excited to think about my next visit.

Wowza! We live just a few blocks away, but somehow have never been to Caravaggio (perhaps still wanting to hold on to memories of Coco Pazzo?). Caravaggio ain't cheap, but it's beyond worth it, that's how good it is. Everyone in our party said that the the first course appetizers/salads were the best ever, and then we all again unanimously said that our main courses were among the best we've every had! We were stuffed but ended up sharing a souffle, and, we weren't surprised, but another grand slam. Save up and go, you will not be disappointed! (I could not understand how Caravaggio didn't have all 5 star reviews, so looked at people who gave it just one star, and saw that one of them gave Applebee's 4 stars, I rest my case!)

Everything was well above our expectations. The waiter walked us through the specials and the menu entirely resulting In my wife ordering the Grey Sole. It was a special and the price was not shared however. To me it was pricey for sole filets at any level.

Fantastic all around. Service is outstanding. Great food. Highly recommended for the quintessential upper east side experience.

Excellent food and service. Nice decor. Be advised this is a very upscale Upper East Side restaurant, populated by wealthy Upper East Side clientele. It was not our scene at all. Very expensive.

Wonderful Italian spot, I think that they have been around for long time. Very quiet and peaceful place to try authentic Italian cuisine. I loved the Braised Bass and their linguine with clams. The service is very good too, and the place is clean.

My gf and I went here for our 4 year anniversary, which we had a reservation for. As soon as we walked in, the host saw my gf in shorts and said we can sit outside, which we thought was odd. Mind you, we were dressed up for the occasion. The manager, who was also our waiter, said it was fine for us to sit in the dining room. The restaurant is beautiful with all the unique art. There was no music, which made it library quiet. The drinks were decent. I got the pomegranate margarita and my gf got the strawberry lemonade mojito. All the food we got was a special: the fig salad, turbot fish, and linguine with tomatoes, mushrooms, and clams. The fig salad was incredible! The turbot and linguine were good, but nothing special considering the priciness of the restaurant. Definitely check out the menu before coming here because it has different food, not really for a picky eater.

Fabulous food and wonderful service. Food was so fresh and beautifully and deliciously prepared. So good in fact that we went back the next night to take another guest! Lovely ambiance. Great for hearing each other speak. Staff is so helpful with great recommendations. We will return!

MOUSE in the dining room - not well-handled by staff and email not responded to by restaurant. Mouse came into the dining room three times during our meal and came right up beside my friend. The staff awkwardly shrugged it off the first time. The second time they walked into that section of the restaurant to scare it away. The third time they didn't even seem to want to know and seemed to be avoiding the dining room. I was surprised no manager came over and that none of the staff said anything to suggest this wasn't normal, surprised to be charged full price, and even to be upsold on the dessert wine. My friend was too embarrassed to complain. I emailed the restaurant and got no response. I have never seen a live rodent inside a dining room and was pretty shocked by the restaurants lack of any response. Not good.

I've been coming to Caravaggio for some time now. I come for the exquisite Italian food you cannot find anywhere; I stay for the service (and dessert). Giuseppe and Nicolina have become friends over the years. I feel more than just a customer here with their hospitality and warm welcome. I usually stick to my favorite on the menu, but here it's so hard to pick just one. The Giuseppe salad is one of my favorite salads on the menu. The burrata and zucchini flower plates are my favorite appetizers. The pasta is divine and they have the best of the best whine for the extra sophisticated palette. My favorite Italian Restaurant in UES.

Fantastic lunch! Spur of moment stopped by last week and seated outside. Amazing and tremendous Frisee salad w chicken livers, could have been lunch. Stuffed zucchini blossoms were just ok, wouldn't order again. Absolutely loved my vitello tonnato! Almost never see it on menu. Would go back just for that! Black ink pasta w seafood also delicious! Wine by the glass (could use more options) and cocktails are over priced, but that is UES I guess. Honesty would go more often if they had less expensive options. Overall loved the restaurant. Service was professional and courteous too. Attractive outside seating area and inside very attractive. Looking forward to returning!

Fabulous! The food is excellent but not pretentious. The wine list is TDF and service is old school professional but warm. The room is cosy but not at all cramped. My favourite place in NYC

Outstanding food and service. Aleays a great meal at Caravaggio! You must try it.

This is hands down one of the best dining experiences and meals I have had in the last 2 years (hard to count 2020- so going back to 2019!) The service was AMAZING- so attentive, kind and easy- no pressure, just informative and helpful staff through and through. The food is truly why I'm writing this review As every dish we ordered was better than the last. We tried zucchini flowers as an appetizer and loved it. I ordered a truffle pasta and my husband ordered veal Milanese with truffles for dinner and both were fabulous. For the price the serving sizes were quite large and being that we live near by we actually took our leftovers to go- not something I'm in the habit of doing. There is an outdoor patio but the interior is a beautiful dining room and for dinner I prefer it. Go for a special occasion or date night- take your parents when they're in town visiting or stop for a bite before a show- Caravaggio won't dissapoint- 5 stars all the way.

Great food ! Nice menu, lots of specials. Many options. Beautiful place with art on the walls. Matisse, Frank Stella, one of a kind in NYC. Nice staff, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. Lunch, dinner or drinks at the bar... always a good experience at Caravaggio !

Awful experience: average food, mediocre drinks and a wrong bill at the end. To which we pointed out and they just ignored the error the waitress made. So we ended up paying more to avoid a scene. Be aware and check each item on your bill!

Food was very good all around. Very fresh and decent enough portions. Some novel items that are hard to find outside of Italy, plus they'll make you just about any Italian pasta if you ask. Service is wonderful and elegant. Ambiance is very nice as well. Lots of Italian staff, good if you speak Italian. Extensive wine list. One star off for the value. $50+ a plate and ended up around $200/pp with drinks and tip. Worth a visit with a bit of restraint or a special occasion.

This restaurant is just lovely. The dining room is covered in the most beautiful pink peonies. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The food is outstanding, my favorite was the Veal Milanese with prosciutto and black truffles!

Have dined here a couple of times but WILL never return. They don't give you a table if you're wearing shorts during the day in the hot NY summer. Btw, the staff is condescending. Byyye, your era is over.

It was nice to have an amuse Bouche again. This high end, expensive nouveau Italian does not fail to please. Disregard the prices, just order freely and enjoy the evening. You will not be rushed. You'll be waited on hand and foot. You'll be taken care of. Of course you'll pay for it. But sometimes it's just worth it. Plenty other Italian places out there. Set an a stopwatch from when you start to when you should end. Not this place. The bread basket is delicious. I had the veal with truffles in the fontina cheese. My wife had the T-bone. Both were cooked to perfection and enjoyed. I will come back there hopefully with a bigger appetite and dive into their vast selection of non-traditional Italian desserts. Thanks for a wonderful relaxing enjoyable meal with my wife.

Update: just look at the owner's response to my review. That's all you need to know. Don't go here!

Everything a white linen Italian restaurant should be!!! Delicious food, impeccable service, and classy ambiance. Can't recommend enough. Outside dining: full protocols being implemented. I shall return soon.