Opulent Italian escape w/ divine pastas & a 'girly' vibe. Perfect for special occasions.
Bryan Kim reviews Sistina, an upscale Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, highlighting its opulent ambiance and strong pasta dishes, making it a charming choice for special occasions.
This upscale Italian eatery on the Upper East Side offers a dining experience steeped in opulence and classic charm, reminiscent of a Gilded Age salon. While the prices are high, the generous portions and attentive service, including complimentary truffle butter, aim to justify the cost. The star of the show is undoubtedly the pasta, with the Pappardelle Sistina, featuring a rich veal and mushroom ragu, being lauded as one of the city's best.
This Italian restaurant is praised for its exceptional pasta dishes, particularly the Pappardelle Sistina with veal ragu, which is considered one of the best in the city. Other recommended dishes include the Veal Scalloppini. However, the Eggplant Parmesan has been noted as being overpriced and unremarkable.
"The Pappardelle Sistina with veal ragu is highly recommended and considered one of the city's best pasta dishes. The Veal Scalloppini is also a recommended option."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, highlighting its amazing food and great vibe, though some note it can be quite pricey.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted for its high price point, with specific dishes like the Eggplant Parmesan being considered overpriced.
"Sistina is recommended as a restaurant where the commenter has dined in black tie attire without issue, noting its small dining room and great food."
Positive"Sistina was recommended for those seeking upscale Italian dining near the Met Museum."
Positive"Sistina is mentioned as being on the edge of being a recommendation due to its price point and regional cuisine diversity, but it has great pastas and an excellent vibe."
Neutral"The commenter agrees that Sistina gives off a 'girly' vibe."
Neutral"Sistina is described as distinctly 'girly' and decent."
Neutral"This user highly recommends Sistina, stating it is amazing."
Positive"Author listed Sistina among several other high-end restaurant suggestions."
Neutral"A user suggested Sistina might be the restaurant the original poster was trying to recall, based on their description of a place near the Met remembered for good chicken Marsala."
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