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Finestra, New York, NY

Finestra

4.7
4.7
325 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Finestra Restaurant is a Fine Italian Cuisine located on Upper East Side. We are open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, take out and delivery. We feature a full bar and delicious traditional Italian food. Our menu has gluten free, vegetarian and vegan items. We serve the freshest seafood and have specials every day. Every Friday night is Classical Guitar night with Craig Graham, an excellent guitar player. Finestra Restaurant is family-owned and operated.

Our convenient Upper East Side location in New York is close to Sotheby’s, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York Cornell University, Cornell Weil Medical College, Helmsley Medical Tower Hotel and Belaire Guest Facility HSS.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 717-8595
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Call today and discuss catering options with us!
  • Private party facilities
    When searching for a local restaurant that will offer the illusion of a secluded spot outside of Manhattan, look no further than Finestra Restaurant. Warmly decorated with exposed brick walls and candle-lit tables, this eatery is a top choice for many locals.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    73rd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd street and Second Avenue.
  • Entertainment
    Every Wednesday and Friday night we offer live entertainment to complement your meal.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 325 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Finestra, a charming Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious, freshly prepared dishes" and the cozy ambiance. It's a "neighborhood gem" with a varied menu, friendly staff, and a consistently "outstanding" dining experience.

325 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food,great service and old world ambience.

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  2. jayson VIP

    Atlantic City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, the best veal I've had in years and very friendly & accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

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  3. frank

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Also quiet which is always enjoyable when having conversation

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  4. richard

    New York City202 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice to eat fresh honecooke meal. A neighborhood gem 💎

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  5. Sanjay VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner Excellent service and food We will be back

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  6. Jeffrey VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tables are well spaced and the dining room is relatively quiet. Service and food are always excellent.

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  7. Dara

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing in all the ways!! Service… music and the food! Perfect all around!!

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  8. Martin VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great Italian food and tasty cocktails on the cocktail list. Staff extremely friendly.

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  9. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Finestra on NYE and had a fantastic time . They have live music and NYE hats for all the tables. Food was outstanding and service was so nice and friendly. Would 10/10 recommend ❤️

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  10. Thomas VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to neighborhood Italian with great food and a fairly priced wine list They don’t pack you in so a more relaxed dining experience with super friendly / responsive staff Highly recommend if your on the UES in the 70’s

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FAQs

Finestra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 717-8595.

Finestra is rated 4.7 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Finestra

1370 York Ave, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    73rd Street
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd street and Second Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Every Wednesday and Friday night we offer live entertainment to complement your meal.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 717-8595
  • Catering
    Call today and discuss catering options with us!
  • Private party facilities
    When searching for a local restaurant that will offer the illusion of a secluded spot outside of Manhattan, look no further than Finestra Restaurant. Warmly decorated with exposed brick walls and candle-lit tables, this eatery is a top choice for many locals.
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