Sfoglia

Outstanding service and amazing food. We had the mussels, Bolognese and Pistachio gelato Affogato!

We walked to this restaurant with a wheelchair which makes for a beautiful evening out. They recommend reservations but, they accommodate us outside and are assisted with the trip to the restroom which required walking into the quaint old fashioned bathroom. The food and service was exceptional and a treat. We enjoyed delicious and interesting combinations for dinner. If you want a very nice diner this is the place that you receive such a treat. Book a reservation way ahead!

We rented their private room for a birthday party. It comfortably fit 10. Beautiful. We worked together with the restaurant to customize the menu for the evening. Service was spectacular and food & wine was even better!

My wife and I have been to Sfoglia every Valentine’s Day since we met. We’ve also celebrated big moments there as well. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner. The waitstaff and managers are over accommodating in the best way. Finally, THE FOOD. Is. DIVINE. Their flatbread is easily the best appetizer I’ve ever had and I didn’t even know what figs were, haha. Their pappardelle bolognese is honestly the signature home run dish. You won’t find better anywhere. If you’re not a meat lover go with any of their other homemade recipe pasta and you won’t be disappointed. IF you’re lucky enough to get their special apple dessert with cinnamon ice cream, oooooo good lord you better get it! Terrific food at a terrific restaurant in a terrific neighborhood. Go!

Sfoglia fell one Artic Char, one lettuce salad, and some minutes of slow service away from 5 stars. But, starting with the positives. The space features rustic wooden tables and lovely decor. We loved the ravioli doppio. The dish burst with fun and unexpected flavors. The veal Milanese hit expectations but did not exceed. And, we all enjoyed the Caesar salad, but then again, it’s hard to mess up a Caesar salad. One in our party order and Arctic char. Bad move. The fish came cooked closer to sushi levels than the medium rare she ordered. And, she was disappointed with the taste. I’d also suggest avoiding the little gem lettuce. I didn’t like it at all, though some else in the group did.

Great Italian Restaurant in UES! Always pass by here and decided to give it a try! Food are hit or missed! Location: It is located at UES, lexington Ave. We made reservations cause it is always packed here! There is outdoor and indoor seating! The indoor is nice, quite dark. The outdoor is nice, feels like you are in Italy. Street parking available at the side Service: OMG our server is nice. I noticed that she is in the elderly side, and I love that, it means that the restaurant does not discriminate! Thank you for that. Food: Food here is hit or missed! BURRATA: this was my first Burrata and it was delicious!! Omg! There are green peas on it and the burrata is so silky. SFOGLIA CAESAR: the best caesar salad I had in my life! It was perfect! Not too much or too less of the dressing and I love the anchovies on it! CURED ITALIAN MEATS: this is good as well, different types of meat with a good bread sticks! PAPPARDELE: good, taste like deconstructed lasagna! FETTUCCINI: best fettuccine that I ate, the cream and chunks of ham is good, the pasta was al dente! SAFFRON RISOTTO: the risotto was cooked well, didn’t got that much of the crab tho. SFOGLIA’S CHICKEN AL MATTONE: they said this was very popular but it was okay for me, it is like fried chicken with lemon on it. It was okay. BONE IN VEAL CHOP: another one that was okay. Expensive but it was just fried with a side of salad, nothing special for me. STRAWBERRY RHUBARB TORTA: omg this was good! The crust was so good and the filling was not that sweet which I like! The ice cream binds it together, the thing is you have to preorder this so order it on the beginning! Price rating: 9/10, quite expensive to be honest but if you buy what I recommend you will be fine. Will probably come back here for the Caesar salad, buratta, fettuccini and the strawberry rhubarb torta! 2 orders each!! Lol

Salad wilted and tasted like salt. Flatbread was served very cold. Pasta came drenched in canned tomato sauce. NOTHING was good! On top of this, service was awful. This restaurant should not exist!

The food here is decent enough, but the prices do not match the food. Service is amazing though. I ordered the burrata, duck fat potatoes, papardelle bolognese and the eggplant/sausage pasta. The flavors are good but some of the food was cold. The place has a rustic farmhouse aesthetic and is pretty cozy inside. Be warned that if you're over 6ft tall you cannot sit comfortably inside because the tables are so low to the ground.

Such a lovely evening :) This restaurant is the embodiment of quaint UES charm. I walked in on Saturday at 5:45pm and was seated immediately at the bar. The space is cozy and beautifully decorated. The staff was very attentive. I started with a lemonade which was homemade but not as lemon packed as I had hoped. The fresh baked sour dough bread with olive oil was delicious. The Caesar salad came with fresh anchovies. The salad was big and could easily feed two people. I had the roasted chicken with potatoes in duck fat for dinner. The portions are big. The chicken was crispy yet juicy and flavorful. The potatoes were crispy and full of flavor. I did not leave room for dessert but I've had the dessert here before and it is great. Overall this was a wonderful dining experience. The price is on the higher end but it is compensatory for the quality of the food, the portions and the service.

If you are going to charge $40 for pasta, it should not taste like it was made with canned sauce. I know that is not very nice but I think a little bluntness is needed here. The pasta in question was tagliatelle with shrimp and artichoke. The sauce was unbalanced, very acidic. The artichoke tasted canned, no texture. The shrimp was sparse. The pasta itself was flimsy, no match for the high levels of acid. The one positive was that the portions were generous, both golf the pasta and the lovely kale salad, which hasn't changed much, thankfully.

Such a cute restaurant! My friend and I walked in on a weekday evening and were seated immediately. We were seated at a long wooden table with a rustic vibe, which contrasted nicely with the warm yellow light emanating from Victorian-style chandeliers. We started with some complimentary bread with olive oil, which was nothing to write home about but a nice tradition. We ordered the Burrata, which sat atop some autumnal ingredients (squash, pepitas). Pretty tasty. We shared the pappardelle alla bolognese, which was excellent. Loved the very wide, flat noodles, sprinkled with Parmesan. Almost like a deconstructed lasagna. We also got a side of crispy brussels sprouts, which were fine. I don't love it when there is too much mayo/aioli drizzle on my brussels sprouts, as they were here, but that's pretty standard across many restaurants. The cook was good. This meal was pretty pricey, can't lie, but the vibes were really nice and cozy for a slow dinner.

To be perfectly honest, we wound up here after mistaking it for La Voglia, the similarly named Italian restaurant one block away. By the time we realized our error, we were already hooked by the cozy-but-elegant environment and a glimpse of the house bread basket. We weren't sure if Sfoglia was going to be a great fit for vegan diners, but the friendly bartender was happy to give us a helpful and honest run-down of the options. Unfortunately, their homemade pasta is not vegan, but they have boxed pasta that was great with their top-notch San Marzano tomato sauce. The seasonal parsnip and cauliflower soup was able to be prepared vegan and was GREAT. We also enjoyed the garlicky broccolini. We really appreciated that the manager came by to check on us and customize our order. We'd love if they added another vegan item or two to their regular menu, but all in all, we had such a great experience and would be happy to return here.

We've had dinner here a few times before and loved the place. Place is eclectic with a nice vibe. It was summer so we're lucky, because it's not an easy reservation to get. There were 3 of us my wife adult and myself. It didn't start well their AC was not working well and it was uncomfortably hot. I kept asking for ice water the whole time Service is very good and knowledgeable, especially the water guy. For dinner we shared everything, we started with the muscles and gazpacho. Mussels were not great, a little fishy but not so bad to return. Gazpacho was mango, guess I was expecting more traditional, my bad. Next we had pastas Bolognese and Tagliatelle with clams. Both were very good, but not al dente. I had it for lunch Monday and was delicious, not sure if it got better or having pasta for lunch is illegal for us fat people For entrees chicken Matine and veal Milanese. Chicken was good, very saucy in a weird bowl that was difficult to cut the chicken from. It was a nice size piece of veal also very good. We ordered Torta del Giorno. You had to order this in advance, very good

Sfoglia's gift card policy is illegal. We had a $150 Sfoglia gift certificate that wasn't honored because, due to COVID, we didn't use it in time. This is an illegal practice. https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-nys-department-states-division-consumer-protection-reminds-new-yorkers-how

Service was extraordinary, food exceptional.. only downside was that they ran out of ingredients for their night's signature cocktail .. a pomegranate/lime/cinnamon tequila concoction that was delicious! The seasonal flatbread featured roasted apples and more and I'll try to replicate it at home. The Bolognese sauce was superb with three types of meat.. and then there's the dessert l don't generally like cake.. but their chocolate cake with caramel ice cream... oh my.. I'll be back!!

My good friend invited me out for a speaking engagement at this nice little gem in the upper east side. Our service staff was awesome, very attentive and always filling our glasses without having to ask. Dinner was family style which was great for our small intimate group. Ive had casear salad plenty of times but at Sfoglia theirs was just how its supposed to be topped with anchovies! Next was the bolognese and Al Mattone chicken was just absolutely delightful to my taste buds. Sfoglia did it right! Will love to come back to celebrate my 1 year anniversary next month!!!

Really bad food unfortunately. Reheated in microwave. Noodles completely overcooked. Burrata plate was just bad set of flavors.

Last night was my second visit to Sfoglia in less than a week after a long hiatus (first time was at the original in Nantucket). During my first visit last Wednesday, when I arrived, I asked the attentive hostess if there was room at the bar and she cheerfully replied, "certainly" and promptly walked me over to an available seat. The bartender was Stephanie, who is both an expert at her job and very personable. I started with a glass of Trebbiano, which was excellent, and the bread, which is hands down the best I can remember having. For an appetizer, I had the beet salad which was not great compared to what else is available nearby. Same can be said for the ricotta cavatelli. It looks very good, but the only taste was the cooked pasta. To be polite, I "took home" the ample leftovers, but tossed the bag in the first trash can I passed on my way home. What made up for the disappointing food was Stephanie's recommendation for a red wine, the Barolo. Although my initial reaction was to not go back, last night I decided I should try it again and explore the rest of the menu to see if I could find something I liked. This time, Sam was the bartender. As it turned out, we had a few things in common which made getting to know him even more pleasant. I again started with the Trebbiano and, of course, the bread. The regulars sitting near me all agreed on the bread. My favorite dish locally is a half roasted chicken which is prepared very well at a couple places in the neighborhood, so I ordered that, a choice endorsed by Sam. For the appetizer, he recommended the gazpacho, which was excellent. The chicken, however, was an experience identical to the cavatelli in a disappointing way: it looks great, but the only taste was cooked chicken. I literally stopped eating after one bite. They were out of the Barolo last night, so Sam recommended the Etna Rosso which was just as good. As I was finishing my wine, Sam came over and tried to explain why I didn't like the chicken which, of course, was impossible because I hadn't said a word to him about it. I had no interest in discussing it and abruptly cut him off with something that included the word "fuck" in it. That attracted the attention of the owner, Johan, who immediately came over and said I couldn't use that word with his employees. That sounded pretty quaint, but I admitted it was the wrong thing to do and apologized. I offered to tell my side of the story, but he refused to hear it, just insisting that I finish my wine and leave. I had maybe half a glass left and admittedly I'm a sipper not a gulper, especially with a tasty wine. When I had about a quarter glass left, Johan came over a second time and insisted I leave. I protested and said I wanted to finish what was in the glass. But he was unmoved and told me I had to go. I responded sarcastically, "well, call the police then." He immediately took my glass and I had no reason to stay. As I followed him to the door, he pulled out his phone and DID call the police. As we were walking through the foyer, I could hear him say, "there is a patron who refuses to leave my restaurant." After we got outside, he went back in and locked the door. Out of curiosity, I waited for the police, but they never showed up. On my way home, I called the restaurant and got an answering machine. I left my number and asked for Johan to contact me so we could clear things up. I haven't heard from him, but will update this review if I do. 8 28 2023 afternoon update: This story gets curiouser and curiouser. Last night I met for the first time a regular who was sitting at the bar, for awhile just the two of us. We had a surprising number of things in common and eventually decided we should get together with our wives/girlfriends sometime. I checked-in with him earlier today and told him about my unconventional exit. Tom responded with this: "I thought they were trying to hustle me out the door. You know, less than 1hr to eat." I replied: "Really? There were open seats at the bar the entire time!" Tom replied: "I know. No one was there." I said: "I guess they are woke and just hate old white dudes like you and me." I'm pretty sure the four of us won't go to Sfoglia when we get together. Mercy. 8 30 2023 afternoon update: After lunch and Scrabble in Carl Schurz Park with my best friend, I walked back up 92nd Street to my apartment at Madison. As I approached Lexington Avenue, a nice looking couple left Sgolia and stood on the opposite corner from me getting ready to cross. As we approached each other in the crosswalk, I recognized Stephanie, the bartender from my first visit. I re-introduced myself while we shook hands and let her know I was there again a couple nights ago. Then we were on our respective ways. Still no return call from her boss, Mr. Congeniality. 9 4 2023 update: Spent a total of $320 for those visits and no call yet

We've dined at Sfoglia for many years and it's always a shock to discover that the food gets better with each visit. it's just hard believe a restaurant can start great and continue to improve, but it's true. Sfoglia is a small trattoria - I recommend reservations well in advance - with a highly curated menu: just a few dishes, some of which are constant (chicken under a brick), some seasonal (bread pudding) - and some just a happy surprise (today crostini with housemate labne and blueberry compote dusted with pistachios and kissed with mint). There's a citrus mocktail that will make you forget wine - and the wine list is quite good. first comes housemade bread, shockingly and simply delicious, paired with amazing peppery olive oil. That chicken is beyond good - superb bird marinated and bathed with lemon. Duck fat potatoes and broccolini kissed with garlic are not to be missed. Of course you saved room for dessert. Hazelnut torte is marvelous sprinkled with Maldonado sea salt...no, really, it's awesome. Strawberry crostada with (yes) housemade fior di latte gelato is a marvel. There are other wonders - both branzino and arctic char, cavateli bolognese, several salads, artisanal cheeses with (guess what) amazing crackers made with wine, cured meat. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Sfoglia's ambiance is warm and it can be a little noisy at dinner, because people are having a really good time. You should go. You deserve it.

Once upon a time this place was special and made me feel the dinner there was so precious. I didn't feel so at all tonight especially due to poor outside seating and setting. Setting was so cheap and looked temporary. Not a huge difference than fast food table layout outside. Dining is the whole experience of food and ambience. Dishes were not bad, but I was very disappointed tonight and regret we came here. After main meal, we ordered the dessert, tiramisu. It was hard and not tasty at all. Very disappointed. Next time if we come, we will book inside.

Okay, so I have never left a yelp review before but this one just had to be done for the greater good of manhattan. I live in the neighborhood and have always wanted to try this place. It was by far the worst food experience I've had in new york. I saw the prices and was like eeee that's okay. At least I will have a great meal. No no. It was damn near inedible. I've encountered very few bad pastas but by god they've done it. To make foul pasta is impressive but to make foul pasta $40 is criminal. The ambiance is cute though. Idk i think an fbi investigation needs to be launched to figure out why it was so busy because I do not understand.

We ordered burrata as appetizer, tagliatelle neri, pasta, berkshire pork chop as main, and banana pudding as dessert and absolutely loved it!! The service was amazing and very elegant. We made a resv ahead of time and they reserved our seat very nicely. Well set up all the dishes were delicious and especially tagliatelle neri and berkshire pork chop were highly recommended!!

First off, let me say that I live in San Francisco, another great restaurant city like New York City. Also, let me say that I would have given a rating of 5 stars, if it was based on the food alone. Delicious, beautifully presented Italian cuisine. We had the tagliatelle with speck and truffle cream sauce, arancini with a perfect chunky dried tomato pesto, and the speciality chicken al Mattone. Though everyone was very friendly, the service, well, this rates zero stars in my book. It was TOO attentive. My drink was removed while I wasn't looking, and I had to sharply call for it to be returned. My arancino dish was almost removed before I had finished sopping up the yummy pesto with my bread, and this even after I told the waiter that I was not finished. It was as though the staff had a preconceived idea about how long we should occupy the table.

Underrated restaurant in the city. So delish every single time, superb ambiance, incredible service. A gem.

Loud crowded noisy. Overrated food. Service so so They rush you through dinner because they over book. We'll never go back.

After walking by this restaurant for quite some time we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere and decor is lovely. First off the bread is fantastic, possibly the best part of our meal. We enjoyed our Montepulciano, and ordered two pasta dishes . Each was fine a bit over sauced. Service was warm pleasant and helpful. We satisfied our curiosity,,,,,

Sam has been such a pleasure to get to know as both a bartender and a server. He keeps me and my friends coming back and the food and service are overall magnificent. Highly recommend this place if you're in Manhattan visiting or living here. Cheers!

Great Italian Restaurant in UES! Always pass by here and decided to give it a try! Food are hit or missed! Location: It is located at UES, lexington Ave. We made reservations cause it is always packed here! There is outdoor and indoor seating! The indoor is nice, quite dark. The outdoor is nice, feels like you are in Italy. Street parking available at the side Service: OMG our server is nice. I noticed that she is in the elderly side, and I love that, it means that the restaurant does not discriminate! Thank you for that. Food: Food here is hit or missed! BURRATA: this was my first Burrata and it was delicious!! Omg! There are green peas on it and the burrata is so silky. SFOGLIA CAESAR: the best caesar salad I had in my life! It was perfect! Not too much or too less of the dressing and I love the anchovies on it! CURED ITALIAN MEATS: this is good as well, different types of meat with a good bread sticks! PAPPARDELE: good, taste like deconstructed lasagna! FETTUCCINI: best fettuccine that I ate, the cream and chunks of ham is good, the pasta was al dente! SAFFRON RISOTTO: the risotto was cooked well, didn't got that much of the crab tho. SFOGLIA'S CHICKEN AL MATTONE: they said this was very popular but it was okay for me, it is like fried chicken with lemon on it. It was okay. BONE IN VEAL CHOP: another one that was okay. Expensive but it was just fried with a side of salad, nothing special for me. STRAWBERRY RHUBARB TORTA: omg this was good! The crust was so good and the filling was not that sweet which I like! The ice cream binds it together, the thing is you have to preorder this so order it on the beginning! Price rating: 9/10, quite expensive to be honest but if you buy what I recommend you will be fine. Will probably come back here for the Caesar salad, buratta, fettuccini and the strawberry rhubarb torta! 2 orders each!! Lol

We were disappointed with Sfoglia. The food did not live up to the hype. The dishes from the apps to the entrees all arrived lukewarm and was almost cold within minutes. The flavors of each dish however were excellent, as they were bold and very flavorful. Especially the Sfoglia's Chicken and Mussels. There are no real specials or additions to the existing menu. Overall, the turning point was the dessert, which is special each season. We ordered the peach torte with ice cream, this was actually warm and deliciously melted with the ice cream.

Wow, what a great spot on the UES: Sfoglia is beautifully decorated (it's a quaint, lovely, homey vibe), has an intimate setting, and amazing food. Caesar Salad was incredible -- dressing is on point and loved the anchovies on top; Burrata was creamy, soft, fresh, and scrumptious with tomatoes and spring peas; Veal Milanese was perfectly seasoned, crisp, and fresh with a light, delicious salad on top; Pappardelle Bolognese was the highlight of the meal -- the sauce was light, packed with meat, and pasta was perfectly cooked. We'll be returning any time we're in the area!

This is one of the worst restaurants experiences I've ever had in New York City. I have lived here for 35 years. It took 25 minutes to get a drink. The waiter paid no attention to us, the food sucked, it was loud and filled with drunk millennials. I would never go back or send my dead dog there to eat. I'm here. I'm

Mediocre food. Very good service. Pleasant room. Very expensive very Overpriced hard to understand its reputation

I really loved this place. First and foremost, I need to give a shout out to the wonderful service we had. From the person at the front who welcomed us and offered to take our coats, to each person we passed as we walked through the space to our table, we were greeted warmly by folks who seemed to really enjoy working there. We shared the cream of broccoli soup to begin -- they separated it for us, which was very helpful. Light but flavorful. We then each had a pasta dish -- my partner had the pappardelle alla bolognese and loved it. I had the conchigle with leeks, wild mushroom ragu and ricotta. I didn't love this dish -- but it was really my fault, as I don't LOVE mushrooms, and this is a dish or someone who LOVES mushrooms. The mushrooms in the ragu are a bit too dark/heavy in flavor for my taste. So I pushed them aside, and was treated to the ricotta, and was still happy. We also shared a side dish of the brussels sprouts, which were roasted with maple butter -- outstanding! We didn't have room for dessert, because we had some of the bread at the beginning, but we left very happy. Loved the ambience -- it felt like I was going into a wine cellar or an old speakeasy in the Village, didn't feel Upper East Side-y at all. Perfect for when you have tickets to something at the 92nd Street Y, it's almost exactly across the street on Lexington Ave. Definitely plan to return!

There are so many ways one can describe this High-end Italian restaurant. For me, I will say that I love the chandelier-lit dining room that has a rustic European ambiance with rustic wood floors along with carved out wooden tables. This restaurant appears on a corner of Lexington and East 92nd Street in a very unassuming part of Carnegie Hill stretching into the northern part of the Upper Eastside. My daughter recommended me to this restaurant because she knows that I am always looking for unusual interesting new places that I have never been. Whenever I try an Italian restaurant where I have never eaten before, I usually will ask the owner or server what are their signature pasta dishes. I tend to judge an Italian restaurant by their creative Pasta entrees first. Then the next time I dine at the restaurant, I will try other dishes while slowly learning more about the restaurant and enjoying each choice to its fullest. For my first taste of food at this restaurant, we ordered the half portion of the pappardelle all Bolognese for an entrée, which was a combination of different meats cooked in a sauce such as veal and beef. It was wonderful and I was also very impressed how the flavors of the meat sauce just burst with flavors with every bite. With concluded our meal with a creative fig flavored gelato for desert along with expresso. Although this was just a taste for my first visit, I will be back often. The knowledgeable servers and the chef's passion for creating interesting flavors of Italian dishes will allure me often to this rustic restaurant.

Absolutely delicious super vegan-friendly Italian. The menu changes frequently, but they always have a couple of pastas that can be made vegan and salads or sides as well. The pesto is vegan which is awesome and it happens to be amazing as well! The seasonal panzanella is my favorite dish they make. The pastas are always well cooked and flavorful. If you have a kiddo they will make a half portion of pasta for them which is super nice. It's a great local neighborhood place but also the kind of place I'd travel for!

I really wanted to try this place since I moved to the neighborhood. However my experience this evening was very disturbing. I have a service animal, I originally requested my reservations for outside; however it was very hot (90 degrees and very humid). We asked to be seated inside instead and provided documents to support our service animal. We where seated in an entirely different room away from all the other patrons. We then we're asked to have our service animal tied to a specific corner of our table!!! So not only where we pushed out of the dining area...we were also restricted to the parameters were she can rest! In complete violation of ADA! They weren't knowledgeable nor apologetic. When we addressed our concern, the manager was completely defensive and made soooo many excuses as why he segregated us. Such a shame especially since I've been wanting to try this place out since October. Can't comment on the food. However, in regards to service.... guests with disability's, they are unwelcoming and discriminatory.

A bit hard to find. Overall good food though. We ate at the bar. Ordinary Italian spot with extraordinary prices. So so vibes. The bartender lacks personality and charm. Hey if you are in a customer facing hospitality job - at least smile instead of that surly look (which is why the 4 stars). Hope to return for the food.

We came for an early dinner on a Sunday and there were a surprising number of people there. We started off with the appetizer sampler and then had entrees and dessert. I loved the burrata and sampler. The pasta agnolotti was very good although I am not sure I love smoked mozzarella. We then had the key lime pie for dessert. The atmosphere is very cute and intimate. The waiter was very courteous.

Such a hidden gem on the UES/Harlem border. Very intimate restaurant with limited tables. Great for date night but also a bit dim. Got the meatballs appetizer, chicken, pasta ragú, and a apple-based dessert. They have a rotating menu but the chicken is a mainstay. Everything was fantastic.

First impression when walking into the restaurant is the classy entrance that makes you feel like walking into someone's home. The lighting and decor inside the restaurant evoke a sense of comfortable

Super cute Italian restaurant in the UES! I came here with family but it would be a great date spot as well. Our waiter was really friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all. Food was delicious!! We ordered a few appetizers and I got the pasta with eggplant which I really enjoyed. Highly suggest the key lime pie for dessert which tasted amazing. Definitely on the pricier side but the food and ambiance are definitely worth it for a special occasion!

Food was delicious. My favorite part of the meal was the Caesar salad. The pasta was also delicious (I got the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese). The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Came for Sunday dinner. Pros: 1. Service was 10/10. Attentive, smiling and welcoming. 2. Squid ink pasta was delicious. Cons: 1. The appetizer bread that was served to us was rock hard, cold and burnt. I told my waiter and he quickly brought a fresh batch, which was soft, warm and well-baked. But the fact that they served such stale and obviously burnt (black) bread was odd. 2. Did not like the menu. Does not clearly label which items are vegetarian and which are not (for example, the Papardelle contains pork but at some restaurants, it is only beef). I had the Triangoli pasta and it tasted like there was pork in it although the menu did not state whether there was pork in it. 3. Very expensive. $34 for vegetarian pasta? Will not be back.

I went here last week with my family of 8. The staff was accommodating to our large party, and we had a great table that comfortably fit us all. The decor and ambiance were charming and very well done. The service was good--they let us know that some entrees take a while, so prompted us to get our order in. The wine and drinks (a Negroni) we're all good. For food, I wanted to try the entire menu, but had the Branzino (cooked in parchment with cauliflower and leeks). It was excellent. My portion of fish was huge, but others in my party had slightly smaller portions. The cauliflower and leeks added incredible flavor but did not overwhelm the fish. I shared broccolini (good) and acorn squash (incredible) as side dishes. Cannot stress enough how amazing the roasted squash was! It had radicchio and Parmesan cheese and a sage pesto, but the squash itself was the main flavor. Will return just for this dish. Other dishes that were ordered by my table were: tagliatelle with octopus (octopus was cooked well but overall the dish was good, not a show stopper), papardelle with meat ragú (really really good hearty meat sauce--my gluten free family members ordered it with gluten free pasta, and it wasn't as good as the dish with the gluten-papardelle), roasted chicken (really well cooked, large portion, but didn't come with any sort of side/accoutrement). For dessert we pre-ordered the bread pudding with currants, which was super decadent. It smelled of warm butter and was hot and very thick/custard-y. Very rich, so only order if you are sharing with the entire table. Overall: 10/10. Prices were not great, but seeing as this was one of the best meals I've had on the Upper East Side, I will definitely be returning!

The fact that this place remains open is insanity! It is the worst run restaurant I have ever seen. My only thought is that some Millennials parents are "bank rolling" the incompetent owners dream. The food is horrific and the tables are made of splintering wood. I have reported this place a number of times to the NYC Board of Health

Disappointed with the service and the food! Ambiance was very cool though. Rice balls have no flavor at all! Chicken was okay. Farfalle wasn't tasty, very blend! For these standards prices were very high. Sorry not coming back

Such a cute little Italian spot on the corner! My Roomates and I pass this place all the time and was finally able to try it. The service is impeccable! Very attentive and friendly. The food was even better! We were satisfied with everything we ordered. Antipasti: -Cured Italian meats -Artisanal Cheeses Primi: -Papardelle -Pasta -Special pasta of the day - can't remember the name but it had a pumpkin filling and a butter sauce...YUM Contorni: -Brussel sprouts - perfectly roasted with crispy speck!! Dolci: -Apple torta - the best way to finish this meal!! The crust was delicious paired with the maple walnut gelato!

Such a local gem. Great food and drink, plus a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend the spaghetti, any of the crostini, and the trofie with mushrooms and pesto.

We found Sfoglia when reading a novel, and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is quiet and romantic. Food was great. We don't eat much. Read, but theirs was worth eating! Had the pork porterhouse and the pappardelle bolognese. Finished with the chocolate torte, and walked two miles back to our hotel very satisfied . Will definitely be back!

Italian meal gone so right in NYC, where? Well at the super cute and fun @sfoglia ! I went with my family and we split 4 entrees. We couldn't decide if we wanted to get apps or not..but we realized that we couldn't say no to the entrees so we skipped the apps and honestly it was a great decision for us. We did get a side as well and only had a little bit to box up for leftovers! #cleanplateclub ! Before I get into details about the food I do want to note that on the menu it does note in fine print at the bottom - "no cell phones, computers or electronics" I was able to snap pictures with my camera and enjoy the meal sans phone! It's always nice to live in the moment and I honestly was prepared not to take any pics, but as you can see this food is gorgeous and I had to share it! Okay here's the food details: (**hole this translate well from my insta @evie_eats ) . Strozzapreti pasta, with eggplant, sundried tomatoes, basil and my favorite burrata! I loved the al dente pasta and I really am a fan of eggplant so I kind of had a feeling I would enjoy this one! . Pappardelle alla bolognese- there's something to be said about homemade pasta and Bolognese... THEY ARE DELICIOUS. With a sprinkle of parm. on top? Perfect! Definitely a crowd pleaser. . Veal Milanese with Aleppo butter, arugula, pickled shallots and caciocavallo- I really was speechless with this one. I love the light salad on top, especially arugula, on top of the thin veal. . My sister, who resides in NYC, said we must order: @sfoglia 's chicken al mattone. And wow was that chicken juicy! The lemon on top really complemented the dish and we were fighting over this one at the end. . broccolini - we had to get some more greens in there! It had garlic, and Szechuan peppercorn oil on it. We are garlic lovers so it was enjoyable for sure! . . It is on the pricey side, but hey why not treat yourself to some delicious Italian every once and a while right? Stay happy my friends. I can definitely see myself going back for sure! Until next visit I guess #evieeats

Sfoglia is hidden on the corner of 92nd street and Lexington Avenue. It's mermaid green pastel colors complement the gold lettering that is visible from the outside and the restaurant's unassuming presence is highlighted by the opaque curtains running along the windows. However, the glimmering of the gold running along the name of the restaurant signals diners to know that there is a lot more waiting for them inside. Once you enter the restaurant you are welcomed by the host/hostess who shows you to one of the ten or so intimate farmhouse tables. The decor is rustic but juxtaposed with glimmering chandeliers. The atmosphere has an amber glow that provides an enchanted undercurrent that permeates the restaurant making it a perfect location for date night or a special occasion. Once seated, the servers treat you with deference and care. The sensory experience is then elevated when they bring over their complimentary housemade bread. The scent is warm and the bread is hot to the touch. Fresh out of the oven, it's a game of patience. Once you're able to handle the cooked dough in your hands, the perfectly baked crust snaps and the soft yet firm crumb splits and releases some steam. It's served with high quality olive oil-and that's just the complimentary portion of the meal. It's important to note that Sfoglia uses seasonal ingredients of the utmost quality. Because of the care they put into choosing fresh ingredients, their menu changes to reflect the tastes an colors of the season. My husband and I had the delacata squash salad that came with the squash cooked perfectly el dente and the baby kale coated in a light, perfectly balanced vinigrette. We also had the baby clams with cannellini beans and bacon. What else is more to say? It was both decadent, delicious, but still allowed room for our main entree. For the main course I had the parpadelle bolognese and my husband ordered their famous chicken. The parpadelle was pillowy and soft but maintained its shape and texture as it was coated in a delicious sauce made from five quality ingredients- pork, lamb, beef, sausage, and honestly I forgot the 5th, but it was the most elevated meat sauce I've ever had. Ordering chicken sounds simple and ordinary, but the chicken at Sfoglia is on another level. The skin comes out perfectly crispy and once you sink your fork and knife into it starts to come apart. It's tender and bursting wth mediterranean flavor. It's served with a half-lemon and the acid intensifies the chicken's flavor. Sfoglia is the restaurant that makes you slow down and focus on savouring the dining experience. With quality farm fresh ingredients, it not only elevates the food, but the neighborhood too.

Sfoglia used to be the kind of place you wrote about and just wanted to keep coming back. But in our last visit this week we were disappointed by the blatant cheapness in portions, wine pours, and lack of service grace. The downtown vibe remains but at the relatively lofty prices Sfoglia has forgotten that value is critical. We felt rushed and we felt management was no longer there to please the patrons but to manage profitability. A smile out of the bar tender would have been welcome too. We will come back as the bolognese is special but I miss the old Sfoglia.

Sfoglia feels like a really relaxed, casual dining experience, but with excellent service and truly delicious food! Since moving to the Upper East Side, Sfoglia has been on my short "list" of places to try, but given that it's not a very low budget meal, it took some time to make my way here. Did I break the bank? No way. I had tried to make a reservation for early on a Saturday night on Opentable, but it said there was nothing available so we took the chance and just went at 6pm. We were easily able to sit for a table of 2. We were seated at what could be a table of 4 or a communal table for 2 parties of 2 but luckily had the table all to ourselves! After ordering a bottle of wine and hearing the specials, we ordered the butternut squash soup and an insalata mista to start. I ended up ordering the Pappardelle (sorta at the waiters recommendation, sorta because I love a good bolognaise sauce and he said it was their classic and most popular dish). I ordered the entrée portion and I'm glad I did because it wasn't overly large and I ate every last bite! My fiancé ordered the fish of the day which was a sea bass. Everything was really enjoyable. I highly recommend the butternut squash soup. I look forward to coming back with a bigger group to order some of the cheese and meats on the antipasti portion of the menu. Service was great and I really liked the vibe of the place - definitely would recommend.

Quite overpriced food. Good service (the buzz/water men were the best) and ambiance: intimate chic. We had the octopus ($18), burrata ($18), pappardelle bolognese ($34), and cavatelli ($34), and the bread pudding for dessert ($21). The food is good but to me not worth the prices at all. The one outstanding thing was the bread pudding, a piece of sweet heaven. All in all, sorry but not coming back, NYC is not short of great Italian restaurants with more reasonable prices, and others with the same prices but better food.

You need to come here. Get the pappardelle, chicken, and the bread pudding. It's the best!

Popular local Italian restaurant. A limited menu, but everything we've ordered has been excellent. In fact we've been twice in the past 3 weeks and going back again with our 20 year old daughters. Strongly recommend the pasta dishes and lemon chicken. Comfortable atmosphere with attentive, professional well-informed and very friendly service.

Can't believe I haven't found this little gem in my neighborhood before! Everything from the atmosphere ( super cozy) to amazing food and wine and wonderful service was exceptional! The staff was warm and welcoming and struck the perfect balance between being super attentive and letting us enjoy a leisurely dinner on a Friday night. Cant wait to return and will definitely make this a regular spot. Top notch.