Iconic UES red-sauce Italian, famous for impossibly thin chicken parm & fried zucchini. A sceney old-school spot with great martinis.
Elio's is an iconic Upper East Side institution renowned for its classic red-sauce Italian fare, particularly its impeccably thin chicken parm and fried zucchini. It's a sceney spot with an old-school ambiance, attracting a diverse clientele from locals to celebrities. While reservations are generally accessible, the bar area is a lively spot to experience the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere. The generous martinis and cozy round tables make it a popular choice for celebrations and people-watching.
Elio's is celebrated for its classic Italian, red-sauce cuisine. Standout dishes include the "impeccably thin" chicken parm and highly recommended fried zucchini. The off-menu veal parm and linguine with clams are also noted positively. While most feedback is positive, there's a singular negative comment calling the food "bad" and another describing it as "gross."
"Customers frequently recommend the 'impeccably thin' chicken parm and the fried zucchini. The off-menu veal parm and linguine with clams are also highlighted as delicious choices."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Elio's, praising its classic Italian dishes like chicken parm and veal, as well as its vibrant atmosphere and strong martinis.
Important Note
One user described the food at Elio's as 'bad' and another called it 'gross', which contrasts with the generally positive reviews.
"This user stated the food at Elios was bad."
Negative"This user called Elio's 'gross'."
Negative"This user listed Elio's as a classic option on the UES."
Positive"This user recommended Elios for classic Southern Italian cuisine."
Positive"This user listed Elio's on the Upper East Side as an old-school option."
Positive"This user listed Elio's on the Upper East Side as an old-school option."
Positive"This user recommended Elios on the Upper East Side as an example of an upscale, old-school white tablecloth Italian restaurant."
Positive"The commenter, located on the Upper East Side, enjoys Elios and is looking for a place with more of an old-school club vibe, similar to Del Posto."
Positive"Elios is mentioned as a place with amazing authentic Italian food and a cozy atmosphere, though perhaps not the 'grand' vibe the user initially sought."
Positive"Elio's in Yorkville is mentioned as a good red sauce Italian option."
Positive"Elio's is described as the classic and best option for red sauce Italian, noting it's not trendy despite not being a hole-in-the-wall."
Positive"Elio's was recommended as an Italian restaurant option."
Positive"Elio's on the Upper East Side is recommended as a very local spot that fits the description of what the user is looking for."
Positive"Elio's on the Upper East Side is recommended as a very local spot that fits the description of what the user is looking for."
Positive"This commenter is asking if Elio's pizza is better than Costco's pizza, in response to a debate about pizza quality."
Neutral"Author suggests Elios as a place to get linguine and clams, in response to the original poster's request."
Positive"Author recommends Elio's for a corporate client dinner. This suggestion is for clients located on the Upper East Side, as per the original post."
Positive"Recommended Elios."
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