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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.6
4.6
999 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 35 times today

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Dining areas

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.

  • 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

What 999 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Nyc218

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great find. Warm, energetic neighborhood gem.
  2. KatieB

    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.
  3. AmyG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 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.
  4. rtlovesny

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food was very fair. We were very disappointed as the place is always packed
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time and great food!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. TrevonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Caffe Buon Gusto!!!!! Delicious food!!!! Great Italian god in NYC!!!
  9. rachelh

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best Italian on the UES
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. HaroldM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really nice pasta focused lunch specials with some unique twists.
  13. luckyr

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 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!
  14. AnnaB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. We will certainly be back!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    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.
  16. Joel

    New York Area

    139 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    139 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!
  17. Lovegoodfood

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Nicole

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 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!!
  20. melissac

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 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!!!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was incredible!!! Staff so nice!!!! Def would go back
  22. JLF1

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    The smell in the outside dining area is repulsive.
  23. Allyn

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food and service were great. Nice simple menu. They gave us a delicious free dessert!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Busy small cafe with extended menu & choices. Limited mixed drinks. Great salads & pasta. Friendly service.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff went above and beyond to ensure my friends and I had a great meal. Love this place!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was great
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good the vodka tomato sauce with mozzarella is a must try! A little on the pricy side though.
  28. Elsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasta was delicious and chef included an extra order of pancetta in the vodka sauce. Dessert was also equally delicious, fresh and light. A wonderful meal.
  29. SusanR

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious!! And able to accommodate our table of 9.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    I was very disappointed by the lack of a space between each table and space between the walkway and my chair. Thankfully my date was able to squeeze into the tight booth and we enjoyed our meal, despite constantly having to shift our table ever so often so that dinners near us could exit. For the price, I’ll probably do better research for a restaurant that isn’t desperate to fill every possible corner.
  31. KyraS

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The truffle and mushroom pasta was amazing. Quick service and friendly staff.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious big bowls of pasta, quiet and cozy atmosphere.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic Italian. So delish!
  34. AmyG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We eat here a lot. The owner and service are lovely. Food is always good. Seating is tight but we’re used to it.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE love love this place. the food was amazing. we got the capellini with vodka sauce and it was so good and authentic. the service was amazing. the owner was waiting on every table and taking care of every guest personally. when we wanted to get the bill he literally was like no and gave us a free desert which was the best tiramisu i’ve ever had. he really just wanted to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and loving the food. i can’t wait to go back!
  36. SamR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food and super super wonderful hospitality! Can't wait to go back!
  37. ChrisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our dinner here!! Great service & they even brought us a free dessert. Perfect spot for a date night. Vodka pasta was delicious - highly recommend
  38. RobertG

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Is my favorite local Italian bistro! Good food, good price, great service and intimate atmosphere!
  39. PaigeR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. Great service and atmosphere. I am looking forward to going back.
  40. BarbaraK

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    I wasn't served what the waiter described to me. I specifically said I can not have red sauce and that is in fact what was brought to me covering my salmon. The dinner was supposed to come with a side of spinach. When I complained that I couldn't have red sauce, he took it away and brought me a side salad on plate with a new piece of salmon and the spinach was removed from the plate. I did not send back again as we were trying to catch a show at 7:30 so ate it, it was fine, but not with any sauce on the salmon that I was expecting and was described on the menu and now missing the spinach! I had a salad as an appetizer so didn't want more salad on my plate with my salmon, so I was annoyed that I did not get exactly what was described on menu and by waiter.

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 999 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Logo image for Postmates
Google Map for Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

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

Dining areas

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

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