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Piccola Cucina Uptown, New York, NY

Piccola Cucina Uptown

4.8
4.8
2186 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 96 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Escape to Italy without leaving New York City at Piccola Cucina Uptown. This charming restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma. Enjoy a cozy meal with a view on the beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 20:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (646) 707-3997
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Guardione
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    at Park Ave
  • Parking details
    Or Garage parking next door
  • Public transit
    4,5,6,N,W Trains
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 2,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccola Cucina Uptown delights with "amazing Sicilian cuisine," a "warm and inviting atmosphere," and "impeccable service." Known for table-side tiramisu and standout dishes like boar tagliatelle, this cozy neighborhood gem offers a "true Italian experience." The charming staff, led by the attentive Erica, ensures a memorable dining adventure.

2,186 Reviews
  1. Lydia

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    delicious pasta bread out of the world amazing artichoke fresh greek salad the grill fish platter for two very delicious and ample amount of grilled vegetables highly recommend this very charming restaurant one more thing amazing barmen the best Negroni ever

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  2. Geraldine

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing birthday dinner for my boyfriend. Thank you so much!!!

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  3. Molly

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Piccola Cucina Uptown was a joy from start to finish. Delicious food, outstanding staff, and great ambiance. It was also very fun to watch them build the tiramisu in front of our table. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Brandon

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our honeymoon in Italy, and this was as authentic and maybe even more delicious than anything we had there. The wine is a little pricey, but there is an extensive list. Could not recommend any more highly. Outstanding!

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  5. Ian

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I were served a dish with nuts despite us clearly notifying the server of our tree nut allergies. The staff was friendly and the food was tasty, but this mistake is inexcusable. Fortunately, we caught the issue before consuming too much, and our reactions are not severe or life threatening. The manager came over and profusely apologized acknowleding the mistake, however the lack of awareness and carelessness is concerning.

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  6. Marina

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Piccolo Cucina Uptown is seriously one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. This is my go-to spot for great food and service. My daughter asked which restaurant I wanted an X'MAS gift card for and Piccolo was my response! My boyfriend and I went last night and shared the Lobster Roll for appetizer and for the main entrees, I had the Busiati with Sicilian pistachio pesto and salmon ragu and he had the Ravioli Special. He could not get enough of the gorgonzola cheese sauce from his dish, he had to use the bread to get all of the sauce as he said it was too good to waste! Top off our meal with couple of glasses of Moscato and everything was perfection. PCU has very attentive staff and the evening was quite enjoyable, as usual here. I always recommend PCU to anyone who asks for a great Italian place to eat. Mangia Mangia!

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  7. Britt

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Expertly prepared Modern Italian. This is a top tier place, which is saying a lot given the competition.

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  8. Thomas

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our experience was excellent! Tuna Tartar-Excellent. Ravioli-Excellent. Lasagna-Excellent. Service-Impeccable. We are foodies that travel frequently and we will definitely come back! Well Done!

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  9. Frank

    VIP

    London

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food; happy, friendly staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Marriott

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I Love this place, from downtown to uptown to Brooklyn

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FAQs

Piccola Cucina Uptown does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Piccola Cucina Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 2186 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 96 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piccola Cucina Uptown

106 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    at Park Ave
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 20:00–02:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Or Garage parking next door
  • Public transit
    4,5,6,N,W Trains
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Guardione
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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