Pavin 86

Absolutely exceptional experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, making us feel welcome and taken care of throughout the entire meal. The food was outstanding — every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and take pride in their craft. The atmosphere, service, and cuisine all exceeded expectations. Highly recommend this place for a memorable dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Amazing experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. The staff was warm, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal. Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to. Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of having lunch here. I love everything about the place: the vibe, the interior and the amazing staff. Last but not least: the food was everything I was expecting to be. One of the best Italian restaurants in the area! Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back again to try some more dishes.

I recently had dinner at Pavin 86, a new Italian restaurant in New York and I have to say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff was welcoming and attentive, striking that perfect balance between friendly and professional. We ordered the Carbonara, Lobster ravioli, Tagliatelle al pesto, they were delicioussssss 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Pavin 86 is clearly off to a strong start, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. If you’re looking for a new Italian spot this place is a must-try.

I had lunch here with my family and we loved it! The atmosphere is cozy, the service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We tried the filet mignon, pasta, mussels, grilled octopus, and the burrata salad with tomatoes — everything was amazing. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back!

The BEST. The waiting & kitchen staff are so lovely and it's so nice to see a family run business in the city. The pistachio pesto is to die for and the chef brought a test plate of muscles in red sauce and I think I went to heaven. If you're in the UES or not, Pavin86 is a must try when you're in the mood for amazing Italian.

I had a wonderful experience at Pavin 86! The Octopus was absolutely amazing – perfectly tender and flavorful. After that, I tried the carbonara and the risotto, and both were delicious. The carbonara was creamy and rich without being too heavy, and the risotto had a beautiful texture and depth of flavor. Highly recommend this spot for a quality Italian meal!

Warm, intimate, and full of anima italiana. The atmosphere is pure charm, soft lights, rustic décor, and friendly staff who greet you with a smile and a Benvenuti! The pasta? Perfetta. The tiramisu? Una delizia Every bite feels like a quick trip to Italy. Cozy, delicious, and unforgettable. Ci vediamo presto!

Came here for a friday night dinner and had a lovely time! The staff was super attentive and the inside is very cozy and inviting. We started with the meatballs which were absolutely delicious! I wish they were a tad bit warmer but were still very good. The complimentary bread and spreads were also incredible. We split the carbonara and the tagliatelle which were both absolutely delicious. The carbonara was perfectly al dente and was my favorite of the two. Would absolutely come back!

Small homely Italian restaurant I recommend the pasta but the chicken isn't mind blowing. Kinda dry Cheesecake is good Chocolate cake is very sweet

Everything was truly incredible! Definitely coming back ASAP. It was unreal. Sevice was also top notch! Made me feel so comfortable. ambiance was also great!!!!

My roommate and I came here for dinner as the reviews were good and we live across the street. We walked in with a party of 3 and were immediately sat on the back patio. It was cute and the party next to us made it feel like a neighborhood secret. The staff was nice although the service was slow on the night we were in. We ordered the mussels which were personally what I found to be the best. They also brought out bread with 3 spreads. The spreads were a nice touch but the bread didn't seem that fresh, it was pretty dry. We ordered 2 pesto pastas and a white sauce pasta (totally blanking on the name). The pesto pastas was fine but I feel that I honestly make a better homemade pesto. It just wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping. Over all the vibes are nice but the food isn't anything special.

The FOOD was delicious indeed. All of it! Service great!! Ambiance small -quaint, clean nicely done interior. Was perfect. Will definitely-definitely go back, and very soon. Highly recommend. You wont be dissatisfied.

We dropped in for lunch to try the new spot in the neighborhood. Service was friendly and the food was good. Nothing mind blowing - L'Incontro by Rocco holds that bar for me right now - but I saw enough to make me want to come back and try a few more dishes. Also didn't get to try anything from the wine list as we both had to return to work, so that's another reason to come back.

I have the respect for Chef David who was taught by his grandmother. A great chef is very picky about the food he puts out. He made for Chicken Masala. It's a dish from Sicily. He was born in Rome. So I know he definitely has an edge. If you go to Little Italy in the Bronx, Raoi's or Patsy's they have good Italian food. This chef has Roman balls to challenge my pallate. When I walked in and asked him about the quality of his food. He said, if you don't like, you don't pay. I was really really please.

Superb dishes, reasonably priced. Intimate restaurant, ten tables, romantic and cozy. Friendly wait staff. Delicious charcuterie appetizer, fresh salads. Peppercorn mustard sauce on tasty Filet Mignon, sumptuous salmon entree. Varied and reasonable wine by the glass or bottle. Variety of pastas freshly prepared.Only a few months open and word is out: an Upper East Side neighborhood find.

Food,ambiance and great service! Staff makes this a special place! Venue is just the right space for date night or family dinner.

How lucky can we get on the Upper East Side! A new upscale Italian restaurant just opened on First Avenue between 86th & 87th. Everything about this place is amazing. The food is the delicious, the service is warm, friendly and professional. The decor is charming. My husband and I have been several times and can't wait to go back.

Beautiful space and lovely ambiance. Exceptional service. Enticing specials. Loved the rosemary butter too.

Tonight I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner at Pavin, a lovely Italian restaurant that just opened up at 1663 1st Avenue. It's a tiny super charming spot that features some elevated items on their menu. I enjoyed their olive tapanade with delicious bread to start with a glass of Tuscan red. I highly recommend the grilled octopus, and the Pici alla carbonara was perfectly done in a traditional Roman way. My only wish is that they add more options to their wine menu. I would love to enjoy a Barolo or a Motepulciano next time! Bravo!!!

Decent food relaxed ambience. Good Italian. But nothing amazing. Their bread to start with is delicious

Very clean, Italian tablecloth restaurant. Ambiance is very pleasant with an Italian bistro elegance.

This Is a new Italian restaurant. Two of us had dinner there last night. It was excellent! I am having my left overs for lunch today! It is quite small but very attractive and clean. I had pappardelle alla bolognese and my friend had linguine with clam sauce. Both were fabulous. Even the bowls in which they were served were beautiful. The only change I would like to see are more pasta dishes ie. pasta primavera and better bread. Highly recommend Pavin 86

Absolutely delicious family owned cost restaurant. Homemade pastas, fresh ingredients and a delightful atmosphere. Our new neighborhood spot!