83 1/2

Name: 83 1/2
Address: 345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 737-8312
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1151)

$30 and under

Italian

345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

83 ½ is best described as a labor of love. A love of a family, friends and most importantly, food. Chef Vincenzo Mangiafridda, a twenty-year restaurant veteran of the Upper East Side, wanted to open a restaurant that spoke to his deep Sicilian roots. In 83 1/2, his vision has become reality. He created a menu of memorable Italian dishes including silky pastas, inventive antipasti, and delicious entrees.
Above all, it’s Vincenzo’s love of people that makes 83 ½ what it is: a warm, welcoming place where friends and families share their passion for food and familiar faces. We can’t wait for your family to meet ours.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 737-8312
Website
http://www.eighty-threeandahalf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vincenzo Mangiafridda
Catering
83 1/2 Ristorante catering program promotes the celebration of food, From private affairs to extravagant banquets. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; we offer first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations.
Private party facilities
We welcome your special event to our dining room. We offer a wide range of options to cater to your needs. Whether you care for a prix fixe menu molded to your guests needs, a good ole' fashioned family-style sit down or a buffet-style of delicious meals, we look forward to serving your special event with ease and finesse.

Location
345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
Between 1st and 2nd Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are a few blocks away from the (4) (5) & (6) trains at 86th Street and a short walk from the M86 Crosstown bus on the 1st Avenue stop.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,151 people are saying

83 1/2 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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83 1/2 is a charming neighborhood gem renowned for its "excellent food and service," especially the veal chop and osso buco. Diners rave about the "attentive staff" and delightful dishes like watermelon salad and shrimp scampi. With a cozy atmosphere and "great wine selections," it promises a delightful dining experience.

1,151 Reviews

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Jerry VIP
New York City120 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Lots of variety. The menu is large, but they also have off menu specials like chicken parm, fettuccine primavera, etc. I had the osso buco tonight and it was delicious and a large portion. Wife had a wonderful pasta dish. Great wine selections and cocktails too. We’re here almost every week. It’s that good. Better than good. Great service too. Cozy little place. I especially like the soft music, Andrea Botcheli , in the background and the nice ambiance.
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Grover VIP
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars at 83 and 1/2. This is a great place with an excellent kitchen. It's small but has a very nice menu. Lots of specials, and really professional staff.
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Jerry VIP
New York City120 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our go to Italian for ten years. Outstanding food, portions, and many choices. My favorites are baked clams, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine bolognese, chicken Parmesan, vongole, and seafood pasta. Many wine choices and cocktails too. Plenty of food.
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Jerry
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but the service was horrible. I had the chicken cardinal and my gf had the shrimp scampi bother were good. The service is what ruined it. First the waiter made my gf sit to the side of me with her back against a ledge where all the wine is so we had to keep passing the waiter the bottles. Then she moved to sit across from me and the waiter told her she can't sit like that cause he's loosing a table and made her sit the other way. It took forever to get our food. Then it took forever to get a waiter to get a refill or dessert. We both had capuchino and dessert we finished our coffee before the dessert was brought out. The waiter at one point slamed the menus on the table. It's sad cause the food was good but the service is horrible.
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Robert VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent and reliable. First class friendly service and food. Pleasant low key ambience Also very fairly priced
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Steven
Montreal / Quebec6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to dinner with my father and we both loved it! Ordered the Ossobuco (one of the daily specials) it was a massive cut of meat and so tasty. Will definitely be going back very soon and often
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Amy VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service in the restaurant is amazing.
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Patricia VIP
New York City43 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st time here and surprised how small and tight the tables were to each other. But the service and fresh good food made up for it. The baked clams were fresh and tasty. Caesar salad was good but the taste of anchovies was overwhelming. Fettuccine in ragú sauce was delicious along with the lentil soup. I would definitely return. I highly recommend it
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Grover VIP
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one our Go To places on the UES in New York. The service is excellent, the kitchen is solid. The menu always has nice specials. We have been dining here for 3 years and never had a bad meal. The wine list is slightly limited, but the choices on the list are good.
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Wilmer
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place! The service is amazing and the food is delicious. Will definitely be back.
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FAQs

83 1/2 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 737-8312.

83 1/2 is rated 4.3 stars by 1151 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Cross street
Between 1st and 2nd Ave
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are a few blocks away from the (4) (5) & (6) trains at 86th Street and a short walk from the M86 Crosstown bus on the 1st Avenue stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vincenzo Mangiafridda
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eighty-threeandahalf.com/
Phone number
(212) 737-8312
Catering
83 1/2 Ristorante catering program promotes the celebration of food, From private affairs to extravagant banquets. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; we offer first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations.
Private party facilities
We welcome your special event to our dining room. We offer a wide range of options to cater to your needs. Whether you care for a prix fixe menu molded to your guests needs, a good ole' fashioned family-style sit down or a buffet-style of delicious meals, we look forward to serving your special event with ease and finesse.

83 1/2

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