Libbi

Let me tell you, the ues NEEDED a place like this. The gals and I hit it for a lovely Sunday brunch and every single bite nourished our souls. The food was fresh, the ambiance was delightful, and the service impeccable. I must say it's a tad pricier than other brunch spots but they aren't kidding when they say "fluffy" pancakes. Every bite was phenomenal.

You can truly taste the love and care they put into every dish. From start to finish, everything was exceptional, the service, the atmosphere, and of course, the food. We especially loved the Halibut and their homemade Gelato! We can’t wait to come back soon.

It was our first time at a kosher restaurant, even though we’re Asian. We loved all the little details, and the food was absolutely delicious. Even the honey that came with the tea felt so refined, and the sugar served with the coffee was adorable and elegant. When things are beautifully presented, they just taste better, don’t they? The pancake we ordered was fluffy and perfectly suited to my taste. The service was great, too. And if you come here, you must try the desserts — they were incredible. I loved them so much that I couldn’t help but ask for four to-go, and we enjoyed them at home later. I’m so glad a restaurant like this opened on the Upper East Side.

Beautiful place and delicious food! The whole team was so kind and very accommodating. The food was tasty and well presented. Loved Libbi! Highly recommend!

I was very happy to be able to visit Libbi during their soft opening. To begin, the space is beautiful. It’s well-designed, a little roomier than its brother restaurant Abaita, and is full of natural light and bright colors. Like Abaita, service is well-intentioned and polished. The waiters know the menu and can describe the dishes and make pointed recommendations. The shining star, of course, is the food. It is different than Abaita. The menu is broader and has more diverse options. There is less of a focus on the ‘traditional” Italian dishes. For example, we enjoyed a cheesy pasta gratin and Rosti Terrine. There is also a breakfast menu available, but we visited during lunch hours. Their menu certainly still features typical Italian flare. We enjoyed a spaghetti with pesto and pizzas. The pizza is unique: it’s very light and airy. It’s not like Abaita’s more Neapolitan-style pie. I can’t wait to see the full menu and Libbi during her full opening. This restaurant has much potential and will be a great addition to the kosher scene!

This Italian unique menu is the best I’ve eaten , every dish is so fresh , I also don’t eat gluten but because they make everything in house and it’s all sourdough as far as the gluten, I can eat it and no problem. I love the unique fish dishes and the potato appetizer

We went opening week and everything was on point. Great twist on Abaita. Chef David was very gracious and came over to talk to us. Highly recommend.

Libbi NYC is opening soon from the same team behind Abaíta—now billed as the “older sister”: more refined, personal, thoughtfully curated. Looks like the vibe will be elevated, blending cozy elegance with modern flair. Menu teasers mention dishes like Rosti Terrine with egg and Hollandaise, Tuna Toro with Jalapeño-Melon Salad, and a Spicy Tomato Pizza with mozzarella, shiitake, and garlic chili oil. Heartfelt cooking straight from the chef’s inspiration—and it’s OK Kosher, Chalav Yisrael, so kosher observant-friendly. Looks like a great addition to the neighborhood. Can’t wait to check it out!

Phenomenal food. Outstanding Service. The perfect combination. Highly recommend this new restaurant.

Libbi offers Euro-Mediterranean kosher dairy eats - if you're a fan of Abaita, this is its sister restaurant! Try the cheesy pasta gratin, the spaghetti with pesto, the rosti terrine, and the pizzas - they also have a breakfast menu, so we'd like to try that on the next visit. Staff were unbelievably sweet, and the space was bright and colorful with good amount of seating. +Euro-Mediterranean eats +friendly staff & service