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Sistina, New York, NY

Sistina

4.8
4.8
1698 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES
WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATED
WE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORS
WE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake)
PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGE
Sistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.
DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located on 80th st. between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Bruno
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 1,698 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Sistina is a "jewel in the Upper East Side" offering an "exceptional Italian dining experience." Guests rave about its "beautiful atmosphere," "spectacular food," and "impeccable service." The menu includes "innovative Italian dishes" with "an extensive wine list." While pricey, it's a "perfect spot for special occasions," ensuring a memorable visit.

1,698 Reviews
  1. JoseM

    Miami5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buen ambiente , comida, servicio carta de vinos muy extensa en general muy bueno

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  2. david VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always wanted to eat here. Beautiful restaurant, nice ambiance, great service. Very High Brow, expensive place to eat. This is for special occasions. The pasta and short ribs were amazing. ALl the appetizers were excellent. IT's a convenient location for where I was. It's easy to park on Madsion so that's a plus. Overall, excellent and expensive.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute perfection. Service - outstanding. Food - heavenly. Cocktails - amazing. Wine - next level. Consistently magnificent One of the few restaurants in NYC that I want to return to over and over again.

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  4. Jed VIP

    New York City199 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience, excellent food, absoutely wonderful service -- a superstar in every respect!

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  5. Homer VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant - the service is very attentive and makes you feel special. It’s of the old school in a delightful setting. The food is very good and we keep coming back for celebrations.

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  6. Frank H.

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best review: We will return for another delightful evening.

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  7. Elga

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambiance was fine - it’s always a beautiful space. The food was a bit disappointing- asparagus were as hard as wood!

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  8. Foodieck VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A landmark restaurant in the upper east side for fine Italian cuisine. Food is impeccably and generously served. Frutti di mare was extremely generous in its portions of sea food but paccheri pasta cooked a bit less than al dente. The pasta with black truffle while in the expensive side ($120) was luxurious and memorable. Wonderful service and gorgeous ambiance.

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  9. Reannin VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting the city and our friend recommended Sistina to us. We could not be happier that with ALL the options in the city to eat that we choose Sistina. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the front check in girls, then the bartender, and all the service staff as we walked to our table. This just set mood. Then we were sat down the table was perfectly set and our servers welcomed us with an offer for a glass of champagne. Our servers all were very knowledgable about the menu and wine book (yes book not list!). Nestor is a Level 3 Sommelier so who better to recommend wine to go with our dinner? Did I mention Sistina is a Wine Spectacular Grand Winner. Also, Franko our other server was very personable and made our experience was it was! Okay now to the food we ordered appetizers (octopus and zucchini flowers) delicious! Then our main course (seafood & bolognese) was out of this world! We can not recommend Sistina enough. Definitely can not recommend Sistina enough. Hands down our favorite restaurant in the city. Sistina is just as good (if not better) than any Michelin Star we've eaten at. Signed - The Kim's

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  10. Panda206 VIP

    Salt Lake City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great old world service. Over the top food (and expensive). Fun and festive splurge.

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FAQs

Sistina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 861-7660.

Sistina is rated 4.8 stars by 1698 OpenTable diners.

Sistina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 15 times today
Google Map for Sistina

24 E 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located on 80th st. between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Bruno
  • Delivery & takeout
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