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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES, New York, NY

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.7
4.7
1164 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes.
For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile.
During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 535-6884
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Buon Gusto on the Upper East Side excels with "fantastic home-made Italian food" and "excellent attentive service." Guests praise its "cozy ambiance" and consistently "delicious" pasta. A "neighborhood favorite," this charming spot is perfect for dates or group gatherings. Experience personalized touches and warm hospitality in a welcoming atmosphere.

1,164 Reviews
  1. Allison

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Best Italian I have ever had and service was fast. The owner was extremely friendly and the restaurant felt homey.

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  2. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all around and Nando was superb and attentive

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  3. Hanna

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade ravioli specialty pasta was delicious, but you can’t go wrong with anything you order. We also got the pear salad and mussels with red sauce - loved both. Service is the best.

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  4. Riley

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time eating here and it is some of the best pasta I have ever had! The only negative aspect of our experience was that when we arrived for our reservation, the inside tables were full. We had to sit on a little patio that was enclosed with heaters. It was mostly warm but the curtains where the waitstaff entered allowed a breeze in, so I was chilly for the entire meal. Otherwise, we had an amazing experience.

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  5. mark

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently good, excellent neighborhood spot, very friendly- have been here a number of times and have not been disappointed yet

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  6. William

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very welcoming neighborhood Italian restaurant that treated us with nice personal touches even though it was our first visit. Caprese salad was disappointing compared to the menu description. Veal and fish were good. Excellent service.

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  7. melissa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive, friendly service, amazing food! The homemade tagliatelle with sausage and mushrooms was one of the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!!!

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  8. Peter

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    All of our food was very good. The ambiance is fine and the seating area is small. Nothing to write home about for the ambiance but food was SOOO good.

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  9. Dee

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Felt very rushed for the meal. Were older than most of the other clients but really felt they were trying to turn the table.

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  10. Ginger

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Go-To place on the UES. Food is consistently delicious; service is great. Highly recommend it!

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FAQs

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is rated 4.7 stars by 1164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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