Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

Name: Caffe Buon Gusto - UES
Address: 236 E. 77th St., New York, NY, United States, 10075
Telephone: (212) 535-6884
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1019 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes.
For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile.
During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 535-6884
Website
http://www.caffebuongusto.nyc/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.

Location
236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
Parking details
Street or private lot.
Public transit
77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

$12.95. Served with your Choice of Sauce. Puttanesca: Anchovies, Capers, Tomato, Garlic & Black Olives. Ricotta & Pomodoro: Ricotta Cheese & Pomodoro. Primavera: Vegetables in a Chicken Broth. Pesto: Basil, Garlic & Cheese. Bolognese: Meat Sauce. Add to Your Sauce: Mozzarella, Mushroom, Broccoli or Spinach $4.95

Capellini
Farfalle
Penne
Linguini
Rigatoni

Homemade Pasta

$14.95. Served with your Choice of Sauce. Piselli & Funghi: Peas, Mushroom in a chicken broth. Carbonara: Pancetta & Onions in Cream Sauce. Alla Vodka: Tomato & Cream. Marinara: Garlic & Tomato. Alfredo: Cream Sauce. Pomodoro: Tomato. Pancetta, Calamari Sausages, Chicken $4.95 or Shrimp $5.95

Gnocchi
Plain or Spinach
Ravioli
Spinach or Ricotta
Paglia & Fieno
Green & White Linguist
Fettuccine
Green & White
Orecchiette
Tortellini
Veal or Cheese

Focaccia Sandwich Choices

Homemade Focaccia Sandwich$10.95

Entree Choices

Choice of Chicken $14.95 or Veal $18.95

Buon Gusto
Topped with Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Mushroom Sauteed in Marania Wine
Scarpariello
Sauteed with Sausage & Fresh Rosemary in Lemon, Garlic & White Wine
Sorrentina
Topped with Eggplant, Mozzarella & Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Pizzaiola
Sauteed with Sweet Red Peppers, Mushroom & Chopped Tomato
Romana
Breaded and Topped with Chopped Tomato & Angula
Porcini
Sauteed in Porcini mushroom & Cream Sauce
Parmigiana
Sauteed with Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Marsala
Sauteed with Mushroom in Marsala Wine Sauce
Fra' Diavolo
Sauteed in a Spicy Marinara Sauce
Francese
Sauteed in a Lemon Butter Sauce
Piccata
Sauteed in White Wine & Lemon Sauce

Sides

Asparagus$5.95
Spinach$5.95
Broccoli$5.95
Broccoli Rabe$6.95

Soup

Tortellini In Brodo$7.95
Veal or Cheese in Chicken Broth
Stracciatella$6.95
Egg Dijon & Spinach in Chicken Broth
Seafood Soup$9.95
Soup of The Day
- P/A
Minestrone$6.95

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$8.95
Beef Carpaccio$9.95
Portobello Tower$8.95
Prosciutto & Fichi$9.95
Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops$9.95
Affettati & Formaggio$8.95
Bresaola$8.95
Mussels$8.95
Crab Cakes$8.95

Insalate

Gorgonzola$8.95
Apples & Goat Cheese$8.95
Florentina$7.95
Tricolore$6.95
Caprese$9.95
Arugula$7.95
Insalata All' Arancia$6.95
Caesar$6.95
Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95
Insalata Mista$5.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$15.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$14.95
Linguine alle Vongole$13.95
Homemade Ravioli$13.95
Homemade Black Linguine$13.95
Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$15.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$15.95
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausages$13.95
Homemade Veal Tortellini$13.95
Linguine Lobster$17.95

Eggplant

$13.95

Parmigiana
Served with Mozzarella In Tomato Sauce
Rollatina
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Mushroom Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Bolognese
Served in Mozzarella Meat Sauce

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day
- P/A

Fish

Salmon$17.95
Trout$18.95
Red Snapper$19.95
Striped Sea Bass$19.95
Filet of Soda$17.95
Emilliano
Livornese
Romagnoio
Di Capri
Francese

Dinner Menu

Soups

Tortellini In Brodo$8.95
Minestrone$8.95
Cioppino$12.95
Gazpacho of the Day$9.95
Stracciatella$7.95
Soup of the Day
- P/A

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$10.95
Carpaccio of the Day$10.95
Portobello Tower$9.95
Prosciutto & Melone$10.95
Seared Sea Scallops$11.95
Affettati & Formaggie$14.95
Bresaola & Asparagus$10.95
Mussels$9.95
Crab Cakes$11.95
Shrimp & Scallops$12.95
Bocconcini$10.95

Insalate

Pears & Gorgonzola$9.95
Apple & Goat Cheese$9.95
Fiorentina$8.95
Tricolore$8.95
Caprese$9.95
Arugula$8.95
Primavera$8.95
Caesar$7.95
Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95
Insalata Mista$7.95
Mediterranca$9.95

Pasta

Served with your Choice of Sauce Puttanesca: Anchovies, Capers, Garlic & Olives in Tomato Sauce. Ricotta & Pomodoro: Ricotta Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Primavera: Vegetable & Touch of Tomato Sauce in Chicken Broth. Pesto: Basil, Garlic, And Cream & Cheese. Bolognese: Meat Sauce. Add to Your Sauce: Broccoli, Mozzarella, Vegetables or Spinach $4.95. Chicken, Calamari, Sausage $4.95, or Shrimp $5.95

Capellini$14.95
Farfalle$14.95
Linguini$14.95
Penne$14.95
Rigatoni$14.95
Gluten Free Penne$16.95

Homemade Pasta

Served with your Choice of Sauce. Piselli & Funghi: Peas, Mushrooms in a Chicken Broth. Carbonara: Pancetta & Onions in Crema Sauce. Alla Vodka: Tomato & Cream. Marinara: Garlic & Tomato. Alfredo: Cream Sauce. Pomodoro: Tomato

Gnocchi$15.95
Plain or Spinach
Ravioli$15.95
Spinach & Ricotta
Paglia & Fieno$15.95
Fettuccine$15.95
Green & White
Orecchiette$15.95
Tortellini$15.95
Veal or Cheese
Whole Wheat Fettuccine or Linguine$16.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$21.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$17.95
Linguine alle Vongole$19.95
Homemade Ravioli$15.95
Homemade Black Linguine$18.95
Lobster Over Homemade Black Linguine$29.95
Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$19.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$17.95
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$17.95
Homemade Veal Tortellini$15.95
Linguine Lobster$23.95

Entree

Chicken $17.95 or Veal $18.95

Buon Gusto
Scarpariello
Sorrentina
Pizzaiola
Romana
Porcini
Parmigiana
Marsala
Fra' Diavolo
Francese
Piccata

Eggplant

Parmigiana$14.95
Served with Mozzarella In Tomato Sauce
Rollatina$14.95
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Mushroom Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Bolognese$16.95
Served in Mozzarella Meat Sauce

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day
- P/A

Fish

Salmon$20.95
Trout$20.95
Red Snapper$21.95
Striped Sea Bass$21.95
Filet of Sole$19.95
Emilliano
Livornese
Romagnoio
Di Capri
Francese

Side Orders

Pasta$5.95
Asparagus$5.95
Spinach$5.95
Broccoli$5.95
Roasted Potato$5.95
Broccoli Rabe$6.95

What 1,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time dining here - we were impressed with every aspect - have already made a reservation for the future
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience2
Nice little quiet place Food ok Service good Place not very good Not that cheap
MK
MarciaK
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience2
A basic Italian restaurant. Food satisfactory; nothing special. No ambience to speak of. Prices reflect average food and atmosphere. Certainly not a neighborhood gem.
LL
LovelyLinda
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience2
Great food but too loud to hear each other speak. It’s a small restaurant with bad acoustics, no real ambiance and mediocre service. But again, great food at a good value.
PN
PrinzeN
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best experience here. Been going here for over a decade even since they were located in bk by the bk promenade. Best italian food in nyc. Best service, ambience amazing. Nando and Giovanni are excellent and make you feel welcomed and a part of the family. This is hands down one of the best hidden gems of nyc. The food, the service, the Vibe all A+. You guys are all Amazing!
C
Commish
New York Area
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food very good, service good. Very loud at capacity. Garden closed forever, bummer. Loved it out there.
RC
RC1954
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A neighborhood gem! Excellent food and attentive service
MH
MichaelH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, environment, and prices were affordable.
M
Mackenzie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great hole in the wall type of spot. Amazing food (especially the gnocchi) and super fast service. It is small so I am hesitant to recommend to larger groups but you can try a reservation ahead of time to be safe!
KT
KyleT
Charleston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. Great service and food. Highly recommend.
TK
TK719
New York Area
561 reviews
vip
5.0
561 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful lunch at Caffe Buon Gusto as usual. My salad, pasta with shrimp and chocolate cake were all delicious. The prices were most reasonable and my server Tatiane was outstanding. A welcome neighborhood staple. I look forward to going back soon.
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amic
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gnocchi is spectacular, one of my favorites in the city. An underrated pasta place!
BJ
BJB4
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun, bustling Italian eatery in the UES- service was excellait and attentive, the food: outstanding! By the way, the bill: very reasonable. It’s a bit small but I think that adds to its charm and ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service, food and vibe. Great fresh pasta, pear salad & burrata.
HD
HD123
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's my favorite restaurant in the city! Always a standout meal there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I used to visit the Brooklyn location and was worried that the UES location would not be as good. I was completely wrong. This not only exceeded expectations but was even better than I remembered. I got the pesto gnocchi and split the burrata. The gnocchi was incredible. The burrata was good, but I’ve definitely had creamier ones. Overall 9.5/10.
JB
JBart
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a little gem! Great place to actually have conversations with friends. The service was great and the good was delicious!
AV
AngelinoV
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. Will definitely go back.
MG
ManhattanGuy
New York Area
84 reviews
vip
3.0
84 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, wine and service. Great place for lunch etc
LD
LoriD
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful Italian food and great service! Fantastic place
N
Nyc218
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find. Warm, energetic neighborhood gem.
KB
KatieB
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, so it was really quiet which was nice. Service, food, and ambiance were 10/10. We ordered crab cakes and pasta with their signature vodka sauce and it was absolutely delicious. We ate way too much of the bread because it was so good. I've already recommended to a friend.
AG
AmyG
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Never disappoints. It's down the block from us and we go A LOT. I have had many dishes, specials included, and they're all really delicious. The vongole is the best I have had outside of Italy.
r
rtlovesny
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food was very fair. We were very disappointed as the place is always packed
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time and great food!
LG
LorraineG
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience2
service was rushed, waiters were trying to turn over tables in 40 minutes
JR
JacquelineR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
TM
TrevonM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Caffe Buon Gusto!!!!! Delicious food!!!! Great Italian god in NYC!!!
r
rachelh
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best Italian on the UES
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with a group of 5. Our lovely host recommended several dishes and wines (which were all hits!), and understood that we wanted to share plates to be able to try variety of entrees. Very eager to return soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food is great but what we did not like is that the staff is working very hard to get you out for the next guests. Plates are cleared when you are not done, it feels rushed. It ruins what could be a good experience
HM
HaroldM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really nice pasta focused lunch specials with some unique twists.
l
luckyr
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening - after many years (over 20) we found ourselves back in this wonderful restaurant! The food and service were exceptional - a special call out to the filet of sole Di Capri, which was sauteed in lemon, capers & white wine. We will be back soon to have it again!
AB
AnnaB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. We will certainly be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Was sat outside in enclosed section that reeked of trash so bad we had to leave after being told we couldn’t be seated inside.
J
Joel
New York Area
143 reviews
vip
4.0
143 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Caffe Bon Gusto is the proverbial "neighborhood gem." The food is very good, the portions are substantial, and the service in the restaurant is excellent. Everything from the tomato soup to the pasta dishes to chicken parmigiana is really good and we have ordered these dishes many times, both in the restaurant and in ordering up. Also, there is an outdoor shed that is very comfortable. Go and enjoy!
L
Lovegoodfood
New York Area
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent and we were welcomed immediately. The room was quiet for an early lunch and the music was light jazz which we appreciated. Bread and a quality olive oil was given to us. We ordered the burrata special which was excellent and creamy and the beet salad which was delicious. The greens were fresh and it was nicely presented. The homemade pasta was a treat. We had cappuccinos and the chocolate mouse cake. We were also given tiramisu on the house. Overall, a perfectly delicious lunch.
CP
ClareP
Jacksonville
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Got very crowded and noisy. Food was mediocre and a little salty.
N
Nicole
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming back to this spot every time I am back in NYC! Get the all vodka and pesto, the best!!
m
melissac
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food for Christmas Eve! Super fresh and delicious pastas and the service was attentive and so accommodating They even put on Christmas music at our request. Best ravioli stuffed with crab. Sauce was so flavorful! Gnocchi so fresh - melted in your mouth. Can’t wait to go back!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is rated 4.6 stars by 1019 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075

Additional information

Cross street
between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or private lot.
Public transit
77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.caffebuongusto.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 535-6884
Catering
Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Crab Cakes

Lunch Menu

Pasta Choices

Pasta

Capellini

Farfalle

Penne

Linguini

Rigatoni

Homemade Pasta

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Paglia & Fieno

Fettuccine

Orecchiette

Tortellini

Focaccia Sandwich Choices

Homemade Focaccia Sandwich$10.95

Entree Choices

Buon Gusto

Scarpariello

Sorrentina

Pizzaiola

Romana

Porcini

Parmigiana

Marsala

Fra' Diavolo

Francese

Piccata

Sides

Asparagus$5.95

Spinach$5.95

Broccoli$5.95

Broccoli Rabe$6.95

Soup

Tortellini In Brodo$7.95

Stracciatella$6.95

Seafood Soup$9.95

Soup of The Day

Minestrone$6.95

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$8.95

Beef Carpaccio$9.95

Portobello Tower$8.95

Prosciutto & Fichi$9.95

Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops$9.95

Affettati & Formaggio$8.95

Bresaola$8.95

Mussels$8.95

Crab Cakes$8.95

Insalate

Gorgonzola$8.95

Apples & Goat Cheese$8.95

Florentina$7.95

Tricolore$6.95

Caprese$9.95

Arugula$7.95

Insalata All' Arancia$6.95

Caesar$6.95

Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95

Insalata Mista$5.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$15.95

Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$14.95

Linguine alle Vongole$13.95

Homemade Ravioli$13.95

Homemade Black Linguine$13.95

Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$15.95

Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$15.95

Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausages$13.95

Homemade Veal Tortellini$13.95

Linguine Lobster$17.95