Finestra

4.7

325 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

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 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 717-8595
Website
http://www.finestrarestaurant.com/
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.

Location
1370 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Private dining

Pizza MargheritaUS$19.95
Mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce
Pizza PrimaveraUS$21.95
Fresh vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce
Pizza VeganUS$21.95
Eggplant, red peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, and tomato sauce
Pizza Arugula ProsciuttoUS$24.95
Arugula, prosciutto, shaved pecorino cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Quattro StagioniUS$26.95
Artichokes, olives, prosciutto, mushrooms, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza CapreseUS$21.95
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and tomato sauce
Baked Salmon PizzaUS$26.95
Fresh baked salmon, capers, onions, fresh ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Shrimp PizzaUS$25.95
Shrimp, onions, black olives, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza FinestraUS$22.95
Sausage, mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Family Favorite PizzaUS$21.95
Meatballs, basil, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Napoletana with AnchoviesUS$21.95
Anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

What 325 people are saying

Finestra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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Nancy
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food,great service and old world ambience.
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jayson VIP
Atlantic City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 pm–9:00 pm
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.finestrarestaurant.com/
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.

Finestra

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

Main Dining Room

Special Event

Main Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

Gourmet Pizza

Pizza MargheritaUS$19.95

Pizza PrimaveraUS$21.95

Pizza VeganUS$21.95

Pizza Arugula ProsciuttoUS$24.95

Pizza Quattro StagioniUS$26.95

Pizza CapreseUS$21.95

Baked Salmon PizzaUS$26.95

Shrimp PizzaUS$25.95

Pizza FinestraUS$22.95

Family Favorite PizzaUS$21.95

Pizza Napoletana with AnchoviesUS$21.95

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Finestra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Finestra restaurant rated?

Is Finestra currently accepting bookings?

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Dining areas

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