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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES, New York, NY

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.7
4.7
1151 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 535-6884
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.
  • Area
    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 1,151 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is celebrated for its "fantastic home-made Italian food" and "excellent attentive service." A neighborhood favorite, it impresses with "great menu, great food, and friendly staff." Despite some noise, the welcoming atmosphere and fresh pasta dishes make it a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended.

1,151 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have such a delightful time every time we dine here. The service is superb, and the food is reliably delicious. So thankful to have this neighborhood gem over the last 15 years or so. The Maitre d’ is the best! Thank you. Luis and Nicole

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  2. Jack

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Welcoming, charming and accommodating. Food is Amazing With a tremendous selection.

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  3. evan

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for years and we absolutely love the food. Our favorite in Manhattan. Service took a bit long but they were slammed and we were in no rush.

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  4. Debra

    New York City

    30 reviews

    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Underwhelming experience. Restaurant was smaller than expected. Tables tightly spaced. Menu was extensive but a bit ordinary. Started with a Pear Salad which was fresh and tasty. Ordered the Veal tortellini which was flavorful but pasta was way too soft. And sauce was overpowering. Didn’t order dessert but they nicely served us a Tiramisu which unfortunately wasn’t very good. Would not allow the bill to be split 3 ways? Probably won’t be going back.

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  5. Cynthia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the chicken franchise and it was so tender and delicious. It was a 10! Dishes came with vegetables however, we were able to add a side dish of homemade pasta to add to our meal. Highly recommend this restaurant. Music was nice mix of holiday tunes and was relaxing.

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  6. Joe

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu prices on Open Table are off by about 50 percent. My chicken dish was listed on the menu on Open Table for 17.99 it was actually 29.95. Same for the salad. Listed online for 7.95 and charged 12.95. This is a local and very casual restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rose

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small and cozy restaurant away from all the noise and tourists in Manhattan. Good is excellent and service as well.

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  8. Evan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anniversary dinner with my girlfriend- very pleased with service and value. We both enjoyed our meals very much!

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  9. Francene

    VIP

    New York City

    91 reviews

    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    New neighborhood gem discovery for us. Although noisy, the wait staff was professional and friendly. We all enjoyed our variety of meals and portions were ample. Will definitely return.

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  10. Mary

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious home made pasta, warm, welcoming service, pretty restaurant. Neighborhood favorite!

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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 1151 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

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Google Map for Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
  • 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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