Opulent Italian on the UES w/ stunning ambiance & standout pastas. Perfect for special occasions, this spot boasts a charming vibe & classic dishes like pappardelle w/ veal ragu.
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.
Sistina is an upscale Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, celebrated for its opulent ambiance and strong pasta dishes. The dining room is described as charming and reminiscent of a Gilded Age salon, making it a suitable choice for special occasions. While appetizers like the eggplant parmigiana can be pricey, the house pappardelle with veal ragu is a standout, considered one of the city's best pastas. Other recommended dishes include the veal scaloppini.
Sistina offers upscale Italian cuisine, with a particular highlight being their pastas, especially the pappardelle with veal ragu, which is highly recommended. While some dishes like the eggplant parmigiana are noted for their high price, the overall food quality, particularly the pasta, is considered excellent. The veal scaloppini is also a recommended dish.
"The pappardelle with veal ragu is a standout dish, considered one of the city's best pastas. The veal scaloppini is also recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Sistina, praising its amazing food, excellent vibe, and suitability for dressing up. Some note it has a "girly" vibe and is a decent choice.
Important Note
The restaurant's price point is noted as high, with some dishes like eggplant parmigiana being expensive. It's also described as having a 'girly' vibe by some commenters.
"Sistina was mentioned as not being too exciting for dinner on the Upper East Side, with alternative suggestions provided."
Neutral"The original poster included Sistina for dinner in their itinerary."
Neutral"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."
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