Old-school red sauce Italian in a lively UES institution. Great for classic dishes, martinis & people-watching, esp. at the bar.
A classic Upper East Side institution, this Italian restaurant offers a taste of old New York with its red sauce Italian fare. It's praised for its lively atmosphere, especially at the bar, making it a great spot for people-watching and soaking in the neighborhood vibe. Whether you're looking for a solid plate of pasta, a comforting veal parm, or a perfectly made martini, this spot delivers a consistently enjoyable dining experience.
This Italian restaurant is celebrated for its classic red sauce dishes, with specific recommendations for their veal parm and linguine with clams. While most feedback is positive, one user humorously questioned the pizza's quality in comparison to Costco's.
"Customers frequently recommend the veal parm and linguine with clams. The martinis are also highlighted as being exceptionally well-made."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant as a classic, no-frills Italian dining experience, highlighting its authentic dishes and vibrant atmosphere. The service is often noted as being efficient and fitting for the establishment's character.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, one user humorously questioned the quality of the pizza in comparison to Costco's.
"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."
Positive"Elios has a good off-menu veal parm."
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