"This weekend I experienced Uva, an Italian tapas wine bar located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
The Polenta Tartufata is a lovely polenta filled with Robiola cheese in a black truffle sauce. The polenta was smooth and the cream sauce was not too heavy. I love the taste of white truffle and found the black truffle to be more sophisticated taste wise.
The Pomodoro Farcito was a delectable dish of plum tomatoes filled with Stracciatella over chopped arugula with balsamic syrup. The Stracciatella was smooth and creamy and melted in your mouth. The balsamic syrup added the right saltiness to the dish.
For dessert I had the almond tart with vanilla ice cream. The almond tart was a satisfying way to end my meal."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"This UES Gem has been a great venue for late night drinks and fresh pizza. As well as an awesome spot for family outing and couples romantic dinner."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Best of all worlds to sit out in the covered porch in the backyard and enjoy a bottle of wine and great food. Highly recommend the place, but recommend that you ask for a taste of your wine before ordering a bottle unless you're very conscious of the wine that you're ordering."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"We were greeted and our table was waiting for us Our dinner was very good. Two in our party had the seafood stew thing and said it was the best they every had. I had wonderful Gnocchi with their bolognese The portions were plentiful was very good. We sat inside and it was pretty noisy. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 5/29/2013
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"Quiet outside, bustling inside. The decor was rustic Italian, very authentic and warm. We went at 6pm and the place was hopping already. Food was delicious, bar was fun. They offer tasty flights of champagne and wine. Will definitely go again."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I am lucky enough to live in this neighborhood, but if I ever move, this is a restaurant I will definitely be back to visit. My mom and I celebrated my graduation there last night and I honestly cannot stop talking about how great the food and the service was. I asked to be sat in the back patio because it was such a pleasant night and we were sat within a few minutes. We had a wonderful server who was knowledgeable about the entire menu and all the wines. She also recommended some fabulous entrees- we had the gnocchi in a truffle cream sauce and the scallops. We also had the meatballs to start and an artichoke salad to start. I couldn't stop eating everything was so good! I'll definitely be back very soon!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Uva is packed, even on a wednesday night, but the rear garden is wonderful. service was great, very helpful and friendly, food excellent as well. a very nice experience"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"I choose this restaurant just because I read some reviews about their great Gnocchi. I ordered their ricotta gnocchi, ravioli, eggplant lasagna, and Cavatelli Al Pesto. Ricotta gnocchi was great when I had my first bite, but after I ate half of this dish, I just felt I can't eat it anymore, the taste is the same, so it's better to share this dish with someone else. For ravioli, it was great!! I love the dough. Eggplant lasagna tastes also good, and Cavatelli Al Pesto is not as outstanding as the other dishes. By the way, they have meatball on Monday, I also ordered a chicken meatball, and the meatball was soft and delicious."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"I have been searching for a great Italian restaurant on the UES and I have been hard-pressed to find one...until UVA. I have been on the hunt for the best bolognese sauce in the city and the vitello ragu is one of UVA's signature dishes. But, I did not choose this. Instead I went for the gnocchi with black truffle sauce and it was absolutely amazing. The gnocchi pillows were perfectly cooked and the ricotta inside was so fresh. The black truffle sauce added a level of decadence that was perfect for a Friday evening out with the girls. I paired it with the bubbly wine flight and we got a cheese plate of the asiago, pecorino, and one more that was not very good. But then we topped it off with another bottle of white! Expensive but fun!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The gnocchi and short ribs melt in your mouth! The cheese selection is amazing, and the truffle oil flat bread is so flavorful and thin and crispy. Sit downstairs , candles line the stairs and in the wine cabinet . Sitting in UVA transports you out of the hustle of bustle of nyc and to a comforting , romantic wine cellar in Tuscany ."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I eat at Uva frequently and the food is always incredible. The scene is fun and lively. Definately a neighborhood favorite!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"food was excellenttt, the indoor decor was adorable and the outdoor seating and ambience was perfect. This will be a new go to spot in the neighborhood will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
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Review 25 for Uva
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"Uva is one of my favorite restaraunts and I go there often (at least once a month). The food is great and usually the serivce is good. The service on my last visit was not good though, I hope it isn't a sign of things changing."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"I love Meatball Mondays and the free happy hour tapas with the purchase of a drink at the bar. Usually one person in my party will get the prix fixe Meatball Monday dinner so that we can all split the appetizer and the dessert. The food is delicious and the ambiance is nice, albeit a little cozy. On the MM specials, I highly recommend the chicken meatball app, the ravioli entree (although it was a little too al dente for my party's taste on my last visit-- still delicious, though, once we cut off the hard parts), and the cinnamon ice cream/apple dessert."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We waited 1 1/2 hours for our food. When it finally came it was cold. Our waitress was nowhere to be found to address the problem. Had been there once before and food was good and service was fine. Guess this was a really bad night for them!!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
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"UVA is amazing. My girlfriend and I has been there before for a rehearsal dinner and decided to go back just the two of us. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Our waiter was extremely friendly and tentative especially to make sure that our wine glasses weren't empty. The food was delicious, I ordered the scallops wrapped in prosciutto and they were cooked perfectly, not one was over done. My girlfriend ordered the ravioli with prosciutto, she won it was amazing. I would give this place 5 stars except the seating was a little tight(we were seated in the back courtyard) . I felt like we were on top of the people next to us. Overall I would go back in a heartbeat. Just make sure to make a reservation as it fills up quick."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"Uva is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that never seems to disappoint. I love starting with some of the cheeses or Sicilian flatbreads, continuing with the octopus salad and finishing with a pasta - particularly the pappardelle ragu. The food is comforting and the ambience inviting. Great for a date or a night out with a group of friends. The back patio is nice too, though I wish it weren't always enclosed. The downstairs is a great option for a private event as well. All in all, it's hard to go wrong at Uva!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We are regulars here at Uva. This was our first experience that I have any complaints. Upon our arrival I informed the hostess a person in our party was unable to join us. She then sat us at the smallest table all the while there was a total of 9 other open tables. The smallest member in our party is 5'10" I quickly requested if there was any possibility she could sit us at a table that could accommodate our party with sufficient leg room. She quickly responded, "no this you are no longer a party of 6, all the other tables have been reserved for a larger party." I said yes our reservation was for 6 people. This is far less than acceptable service. We will not be returning this week :("
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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"Both dinner and brunch are amazing. Our group had the frittata, fresh pappardelle, pancakes and paninis—all were delicious. Though, I would have to say sun-dried tomato pesto bruschetta and pappardelle with bolognese sauce are musts. Service was quick and friendly."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"I love going to Uva! The bartenders and wait staff are always incredibly nice and friendly. Their portions are a great size and they are very generous with their wine pouring! One of my favorite places to go whenever I can! I love the wine flights before 7 PM! Meatball Monday was delicious!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent meal on Easter Sunday at Uva. The waitstaff was attentive and informative, and the food was excellent. Atmosphere is a bit noisy, but that isn't surprising for the location! A very busy afternoon for this restaurant, but they kept everything running smoothly. I would easily recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We were visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa and had a perfect meal with our friends from Long Island. All of the staff at Uva were wonderful and our waitress gave us some wonderful recomendations. Everything was cooked to perfection and the wine selection was amazing. Their wonderful selection of desserts was a great way to end our meal. We can't wait to come back again during our next visit in May or June."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The prices for this restaurant were very reasonable. We have a vegetable antipasti which was delicious and fresh, but my pasta dish tasted like canned sauce. My husband enjoyed his scallops and the desserts were very good. The place was noisy and very crowded, especially for our party which consisted of four (three close to six feet tall). I would try again for lunch and hope for a better meal."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
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"Great time overall. There were just two of us and we were seated rather close to the two tables on either side of us. It would be nive if they spread put those two tops a bit. Other than that, excellent!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Went to Uva at 8:45 PM on a Wednesday night. The place was packed. Regardless, our table was ready within a minute of arriving. We were seated in the back glassed in patio seating which was considerably quieter than the front room.
The servers were prompt and courteous, the wine list is very complete, and the food is exceptional. We had Porchetta and gorgonzola dolce to start and papardelle with veal ragu and stuffed eggplant (which was delicious). Dessert was a crepe cake, with layers of custard between crepes, divine."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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