The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side

Name: The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side
Address: 1462 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10075
Telephone: (212) 257-6121
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

156 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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The Meatball Shop serves the best meatballs in the world with a mix and match menu utilizing sustainable and natural ingredients whenever possible. But The Meatball Shop serves way more than just meatballs! Highlights from their hit menu include seasonal veggies, market driven salads, sandwiches, handmade ice cream sandwiches, craft cocktails and an approachable wine program.

The vibe of this UES restaurant is always fun, upbeat and lively! Perfect for a night on the town or a family dinner with kids. Think the best dinner party you've ever been to with the comforting feeling of being at Grandma's.

With drinks and desserts a-plenty, The Meatball Shop makes the perfect casual stop for digging in to a hearty meal or a healthy bite, refreshing drink and mouthwatering dessert with family and friends.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 257-6121

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 257-6121
Website
https://www.themeatballshop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Baller Boxes available! Menu https://www.themeatballshop.com/menus/#baller-boxes For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
Private party facilities
For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.

Location
1462 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
2nd Avenue between 76th and 77th
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Family Meal for $70
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a family meal for 4! Includes choice of 2 ball & sauce combos + choice of salad + choice of side + choice of cookie. Served with focaccia.

Mini Buffalo B'alls$9.00
Frank's red hot, blue cheese
Crispy Calamari$14.00
With spicy-ish tomato sauce
Eggplant Parm$9.00
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
Crispy Chickpeas$4.00
Smoked paprika, salt
Mozzarella B'alls$9.00
With classic tomato sauce
Sicilian White Bean Hummus*$8.00
Roasted red pepper, garlic
Bruschetta$10.00
Seasonaed ricotta, marinated tomatoes
Soupa Da Day$10.00
Grilled cheese balls, creamy tomato
B'all Trio Sampler$10.00
Classic / tomato, spicy pork / spicy meat, chicken / parm cream

Salads

Simple Salad
Shaved radish, red wine vinaigrette
- Small$7.00
- Large$10.00
Wild Arugula
Shaved fennel, mint, grana, lemon vinaigrette
- Small$9.00
- Large$14.00
TMS Caesar*
Romaine, crispy capers, garlic croutons
- Small$8.00
- Large$12.00
Big Italian
Pepperoncini, artichokes, green olives, chickpeas, grana, Italian vinaigrette
- Small$10.00
- Large$15.00
The Kitchen Sink*$19.00
Your choice of b'alls and sauce with the chef's selection of seasonal sides

B'alls + Sauce

3 for $9. Add our swift kick hot sauce +$2

Classic
Spicy Heritage Pork
Chicken
House-Made Veggie
White bean & broccoli
Perfect
+$3. Meatless, plant based, fried
Special
Tomato Sauce
Spicy Meat
Parmesan Cream
Pesto
Veggie Ragù
Peppers & Onions

Make It a Bowl

+$7. Gluten-Free pasta available +$2

Spaghetti
Rigatoni
Cavatappi
Mashed Potatoes
Polenta
Daily Grain

Plates + Pastas

Big flavor

Cavatappi Chicken Pesto*$18.00
Mini chicken meatballs, broccoli, mozzarella
Seasonal Risotto$15.00
Asparagus, parsley, mint
Chicken Parm$23.00
Buttermilk marinated, mozzarella, tomato sauce served with a side of spaghetti
Cheddar e Pepe*$14.00
Mac & cheese
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$19.00
Rigatoni, sauteed in Calabrian chili
Piccata Pasta*$13.00
Linguini, white wine, capers

Create Your Own Pasta

$13. Gluten-Free pasta available +$2

Pasta

Spaghetti
Rigatoni
Cavatappi

Sauce

Tomato Sauce
Spicy Meat
Parm Cream
Pesto
Veggie Ragù
Peppers & Onions

The Big Bowl

The Big Bowl$24.00
6 classic meatballs, double portion of spaghetti, tomato sauce

Sandwiches

Served with a side salad / sub Caesar +$3

Heroes

$15

OG NYC
Classic meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
The Sauzeech'
Pork meatballs, peppers and onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
The Skinny Eggplant
Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

Smash

$13. Wanna make your own? +$2

Chicken Parm Parm
Mini chicken meatballs, tomato sauce, parm cream sauce, mozzarella cheese
The Veggie
House-made veggie b'alls, pesto, mozzarella cheese

Veggies

$8. Don't forget your greens

Roasted Broccoli
Chili garlic
Carrots
Ricotta, mint, parsley, almonds
Kale
Roasted, white wine, garlic
C'alliflower
Roasted then fried, Caesar seasoned
Roasted Beets (Cold)
Dill, preserved lemon
Farro Salad (Cold)
Snap peas, shallots, herbs
White Bean Salad (Cold)
Pickled vegetables, red wine vinegar, herbs

More Sides

$8. For the table

Spaghetti
Pick a sauce
Rigatoni
Pick a sauce
Cavatappi
Pick a sauce
Mashed Potato
Polenta
Daily Grain

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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KevinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was AMAZING and the service was wonderful. I would definitely go back!
SP
SusanP
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reasonably-priced food with a full bar and great vibe on the UES? It's a rare thing indeed. They also do Happy Hour and take reservations. THANK YOU!!
LL
LisaL
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious: the meatballs, salad, butternut squash and humus. The server was friendly and helpful.
KP
KaseyP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for our large family. Great options for kids.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service! Everything we ordered was on the money. Thanks to our server for the recommendations.
W
Wrecks
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our table of 3 was one of a few occupied tables during lunch. We were able to walk in and be seated immediately. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent suggestions. Our 7y.o. loved the kids’ spaghetti and meatballs. I had the spicy pork with rigatoni and my only issue was that the pasta was a bit toothy for my taste. My wife had the meatball sampler as an entree and all the options were solid. A very nice lunch that I would love to return to, if time allows.
MD
MaggieD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend this place for families! The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was cozy. It was a highlight on our trip to NYC.
BS
BobS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was great with nice service, music was a little to loud during dinner and not exactly appropriate language for kids
F
Foodlover
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
2.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
I am not cheap, but resent why a restaurant will place an additional charge when requesting extra salad dressing. The flatbread was delicious. Salad was OK. My friend enjoyed her meatballs.
m
mrsambo89
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was not what it was in the past
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience1
Outdoor dining
DH
DebbieH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to sit outside which was nice, Jackson, our server, was cool. Great lunch , thank you 😊
LS
LukeS
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The only complaint I have is that we were celebrating a birthday and they didn’t acknowledge it / do anything special. Good was great and like the setup of the restaurant too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Not very crowded on a Thursday.
KM
KenM
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped here for lunch yesterday. Very nice. All the food was good. The meatballs were terrific! A little pricey for smallish portions, but OK for our “once in a while” list.
f
food4fun
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience with my family was fun and friendly.we all enjoyed r meal and will definitely be recommending this place to friends (if we make them).
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food as always. Their menu has gotten more complicated and I have mixed feelings about that. Still live their meatballs and that’s why I go. I don’t need several different preparations of fish and veal or lamb. I want meatballs. Their salads are awesome.
JB
JenniferB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite spot in the city. The food is AMAZING and the people who work there are the nicest. The servers have conversations with you and treat you like family.
SG
SGS312
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and food was delicious :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
This is a great option for a fast bite above fast food. The ambiance is a bit stale, though. Somewhat quick fix decor matches the menu. Meatballs- the reason for the season- are not as carefully crafted as you would expect for a “names sake”. In fact, they had a slightly soapy flavor, as if the chef hand rolled them with cologned or freshly sanitized hands. The pastas were cooked well, and gravy tasty enough- not sweet.. the star of the show- the broccoli. Wine list is meh, and service , uneven, but friendly.
JB
JohnB
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great meatballs, great service. It was nice and quiet, although we were there pretty early.
JC
JoeChea
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was good, as always. The fool aid was a bit on the weak side, we didn't taste or feel any alcohol and we weren't able to order another drink because they were closing. But overall a pretty decent experience
AR
ARLYTHEAT
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
loved the food and the staff
LS
LS1111
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience2
Food was absolutely awful. I certainly will not be going back.
NW
NicholeW
East Texas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great people and vibe. The buffalo meatballs are not fun be missed. Will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cute place—tucked away a bit. We loved it! The food was very yummy. Service was quick. And, our server was super nice and friendly! ☺️ We’ll deffo be back!
DJ
DanaJ
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were delicious. Plenty of GF options. Waitress was kind enough to serve us outside even though it was cold. Will definitely come again.
NC
NicoleC
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the best time with my husband and daughter. Food is so good!
JG
JeffreyG
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Really cool vibe with great staff. Food was delicious. The pork meatballs steal the show but everything is great. Go for the ball specials so you also get amazing vegetables. Polenta, mashed potatoes, broccoli, carrots…solid! We will definitely go back there when next in NYC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was simply exquisite!!! Highly recommend!!!
CR
ChristieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was awesome and food and drinks were delicious.
D
Domer84
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Visiting from out of town, and returned here based on several great meals I had here in past years. Though COVID caused a few things to change I can happily say this place and the food are just as good as I remembered it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in NYC to share it for the first time with a family member. It was more than 8 years since we ate at TMS. It was as good as the first time.
S
Steve
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the service to the food was great!
KM
KatieM
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Visiting NYC and needed dinner after our time at The Met. So glad we found this place. Very tasty food, friendly and great staff, good atmosphere. Highly recommend!
AA
AnnA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food but too noisy and way too warm. They need an a/c or open windows.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was so crazy excited to try this place and it delivered on all accounts. The service was amazing. The team understood and could recommend options from their own experience with the menu. The drinks were delicious and the overall vibe is cas’ with a hint of hipster and city highlights. Will definitely be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place and their new menu our waiter was fab too
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fantastic! Everyone was really nice and the food was delicious.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side using the Order Online button. The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 257-6121.

The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side is rated 4.7 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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