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Petaluma, New York, NY
Petaluma, New York, NY
Petaluma, New York, NY
Petaluma, New York, NY
Petaluma, New York, NY

Petaluma

4.1
4.1
632 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
We are Petaluma, a traditional American Italian Grill with a passion for wholesome farm to table food. We were born in the Upper East Side of Manhattan 30 years ago and reborn in 2016, with a mission to keep food delectable and hospitality congenial.

Our patrons have been coming back since 1985 for our signature wood oven thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas and homemade desserts. Some prefer our quaint outdoor cafe and some our classic indoors. Our York Avenue Room accommodates private events. From intimate business luncheons to balloon-filled birthday parties, we are experts in curating a unique culinary and hospitality experience for all occasions.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 772-8800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rene Lema
  • Catering
    From private affairs to extravagant banquets, Petaluma's catering program promotes the celebration of Italian Classics and New American Fare. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; Petaluma offer's first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations. We need at least 48 hours notice and special requests are our specialty.
  • Private party facilities
    Serving the Upper Eastside for nearly 30 years, the staff at Petaluma has experience hosting parties big or small, personal or business, cozy or lavish. Please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you in planning the perfect party!
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Yoffe: (212) 772-8800
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Corner of E 73rd Street and 1st Ave
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood Parking lots are on 1365 York Ave (73rd and York Ave) and 1385 York Ave (74th st and York Ave)<br />
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd street; and M72 Crosstown Bus or M15 1st Ave Bus.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

632 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We got there and the restaraunt was closed! No one called us

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  2. TK719

    New York Area

    628 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    628 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This trip marked the 20th anniversary of my first visit to Petaluma, and it's better than ever. The space has been nicely renovated and is so cozy and charming. The mixed green salad with dried cherries was fresh and delicious. And the Barramundi was grilled vegetables was out of this world. I finished with the chocolate lava cake, which was cooked to perfection. My server Joe was simply wonderful. I look forward to going back soon.

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  3. carolyna

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience2
    We questioned one item on the bill. This sent them into a frenzy. They made us wait 20 minutes and then reluctantly took a few dollars off instead of sending a manager over to try to understand the situation. They lost a frequent neighborhood customer this way.

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  4. DanielleL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Was very appreciative to see all wait staff wearing gloves for Coronavirus risk. Staff was very attentive. Looking forward to going back!

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  5. AnthonyG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Was great, has a nice little bar and private rooms, good food and a value wine list. I would go back tonight if I could.

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  6. RachelK

    Cleveland

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Petaluma was fantastic at accommodating our party of 6. We started with a pizza as an appetizer since the the smell of the wood fired permeated the restaurant. The dinners were perfectly timed and delicious. I personally had lamb chops and they were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Pasta was also good according to our friends. Lastly desert was outstanding. We enjoyed cappuccino and limoncello cake and an order of fried dough. So good. We were never rushed out and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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  7. bb1966

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always fabulous always fabulous always fabulous always fabulous

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Veal was rubbery

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  10. Ginger

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    They were packed at 8 p.m. on Valentine's Day but I was seated immediately at a great corner table. The waiter was very helpful from the start. It was only after my friend arrived that we had to grab him to order drinks. But the drinks were great and dinner- the prosciutto pizza- was fabulous. My friend really enjoyed the gluten-free pasta, one of the reasons I chose this restaurant. The only problem was as we were leaving I took a trip to the Ladies and there was water all over the floor from an overflowing toilet. Yuck!

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  11. Clyde

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very nice dinner at PETALUMA..! Everyone was super accommodating and the service was great from start to finish..! We both loved the Cauliflower Crust Pizzas...and..The Maitre’d did a GREAT JOB with a special occasion Dessert Plate..for us..! Thank you PETALUMA for a fun time ..!

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  12. SHERYL

    Portland

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood gem! It never gets old! Large menu so it' never gets boring.

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  13. JohnZ

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is a favorite when we visit the UES. Service always great and the the food is to delicious. My daughter was a first time guest and loved the gluten free pasta. We will be back again!

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  14. Chewie

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Went for brunch. I had the breakfast pizza which was really good. Definitely for sharing. My friend had the Cobb salad which was also very good. Did not get the unlimited mimosas but definitely will next time.

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  15. gormetgourmand

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Shrimp scampi over pasta. Just the right amount of garlic and perfectly prepared and flavorful shrimp. As a couple the tables are a bit close to other tables, typical of many NYC restaurants. My only real dislike was the Ceasar salad because the dressing had very little flavor.

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  16. JennyR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and good service! We went for New Years and the servers were very good and the food was delicious.

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  17. VirgilR

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience and food and service!

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  18. SuzanneK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Not impressed

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Went on Christmas Eve with another family. Pasta dishes were mediocre, just nothing special and very pricey. eg penne Ala vodka, had little sauce and looked dry, not very hot and cost $24. Waiter was slow and when asked to split check, said too late and I needed to tell him split amount. Got dessert and when delivered indicated no tiramisu and also substituted some lemon dessert cheesecake that they were also out of(without asking)

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  20. wellssb

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    We thought that we would try Petaluma, remembering what it was years ago. I guess if you like to take your kids for Pizza, it might work for you. But if you want an ordinary dinner, you might want to stay away. The waiter couldn't get our simple order straight...I mean, who wants caesar salad on top of their salmon? Food turned out to be ok although it was delivered in a strange order so that we all weren't eating the same course at the same time. Pizza with cauliflower crust was delivered lukewarm to cold the first time and you know what it was like after they put it back in the pizza oven. Oh well....

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  21. DebbieL

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice family dinner with our son, his wife and 2 grandsons 4 and 6. The service was excellent. They were very accommodating food was delicious. Will definitely go there again.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. A little on the load side as many tables filled

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Linguine and mussels had absolutely no mussels in it, I think they forgot to put them in. The baguettes weren’t toasted for the artichoke dip. No gluten free bread. Soggy chicken parm. Gluten free pizza was not fully cooked through. No one came and checked on us after we got our food.

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  24. Abs444

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    Waiter was very inattentive; bus person also inattentive; we had to ask for serving spoons; had to request water several times. Every time the door opened there was a terrible draft. Won’t be back

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  25. Redheaddines

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I dine at Petaluma at least once a month. I really enjoy the food at Petaluma, and usually order a salad and a fish main course. This past weekend I decided to order the whole wheat Pasta Primavera as my main course. The pasta was disappointing, not much flavor or body to it. Maybe it needed some mozzarella? I wouldn't recommend that dish. But I would recommend so many others. Service is very attentive.

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  26. emptynester

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My husband and I recently moved back to this neighborhood and decided to try Petaluma on a Friday night. We hadn’t been there in many years and were happy to see the quality and value have remained the same. We split the beet salad (which came with tongs—very handy) and he had the veal chop and I had the barramundi. Both were very good and the roasted vegetables that accompanied were actually roasted and not half-sautéed as often happens. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating and although the restaurant was busy and had several larger tables we were well taken care of. It is a tad noisy but there was a bustling bar scene and I think next time we’d ask to be seated a little further from that area. We had a lovely evening and will definitely be back!

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  27. deli

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very accommodating especially with small children

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great thanksgiving meal

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner with family

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  30. freddi

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A good neighborhood restaurant where the food is fresh and reliable

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  31. jamesr

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Too noisy and crowded, which led to very delayed service—an hour to get our food, which included not getting bread or even a napkin! Food just OK, and they couldn’t make a decent vodka gimlet (they didn’t have Rose’s lime juice!)

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  32. suttonplace

    New York Area

    139 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and service was good. When we were there Sunday night you could not order pizza. Otherwise it was nice and the waitress was very pleasant.

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  33. JenniferP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food so delicious, service great. Chicken parm there is amazing!! Definitely recommend, so glad to know of this neighborhood Italian for hot, fresh, delicious food. Lovely atmosphere..we have been a few times now and always had a solid crowd.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place

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  35. kwsba

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2019

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    We were a part of 8. Service was lovely. Food however was mediocre to horrible. Lasagna had no pasta. Veal marsala tasted nothing like marsala. They don't make garlic bread and although they tried, it was stale bread with melted butter... No taste of garlic. They ran out of an ingredient for a drink on the menu so couldn't make the drink. What????? Unfortunately I have nothing good to say about the food and it spoiled a very important occasion. I will not be going back.

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  36. JNMO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were seated outside and there was a block party. It was lively and entertaining and the pizza we had was delicious.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food on UES. Best cabonara in nyc.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time. Service was great and the food was delicious. This is a great place for family and friends gatherings.

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  39. Walderino

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall good experience

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  40. MichaelT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The special meat ragu & the orchietta were outstanding! It was a birthday dinner for my twin & I & we will be back next year!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Petaluma does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates.

Petaluma is rated 4.1 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Petaluma

1356 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of E 73rd Street and 1st Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood Parking lots are on 1365 York Ave (73rd and York Ave) and 1385 York Ave (74th st and York Ave)<br />
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd street; and M72 Crosstown Bus or M15 1st Ave Bus.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rene Lema
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 772-8800
  • Catering
    From private affairs to extravagant banquets, Petaluma's catering program promotes the celebration of Italian Classics and New American Fare. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; Petaluma offer's first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations. We need at least 48 hours notice and special requests are our specialty.
  • Private party facilities
    Serving the Upper Eastside for nearly 30 years, the staff at Petaluma has experience hosting parties big or small, personal or business, cozy or lavish. Please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you in planning the perfect party!
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Yoffe: (212) 772-8800
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