Outdoor seating
Yes
Lusardis in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Reservations required
Yes
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 212-249-2020
Site: http://www.lusardis.com/
Site: http://www.lusardis.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10:30PM
- Tuesday:12–10:30PM
- Wednesday:12–10:30PM
- Thursday:12–10:30PM
- Friday:12–10:30PM
- Saturday:12–10:30PM
- Sunday:12–10:30PM
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Comments (139)
Very good service and wonderful food unlike Uva just down the street see my review on Google
The place is very nice a great place for a nice date or a night out with family and friends. Everyone was very friendly and the service was great! The food was very delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I will be going there again.
Ordered late at night and was grateful they were open and able to deliver quickly. The salad was delicious, but the lobster bisque was terrible. It tasted like seafood stock and five spice powder. Absolutely no sweet lobster flavor, or cream or cognac. Maybe this is their interpretation but it was just not enjoyable and we threw it away. Otherwise, Im very pleased with their menu options and look forward to trying other dishes.
Went with 2 kids and a brother so essentially 3 kids. The staff was superb. The food is always good! Cant go wrong with anything on the menu. I ordered something off the menu and they were on point with it.
One of the best. We have been there during busy times, quiet times, holiday times, and normal times. It is always good. The service is excellent, the food exactly what you are looking for. It rings back to the 1930s and 40s, but it holds its value very much today.
Delicious martini!!My wine, butter, salt, pepper, spit, and ergergetated bread was truly fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant. 10/10 would drink again.👍👍👍
The first thing to know about Lusardis is that the service is great. The food also is top notch. We have been here many times and never have we been disappointed. The risotto is always a good choice.
Very good service and good. A place for celebration.
Their pastas are super delicious (we had the paccheri and gnocchi). I almost ordered more pasta instead of dessert, which in hindsight I kind of wish I had done because the desserts were only okay - they didnt taste made in house. The service was overall both warm and professional, but it did take quite a while for them to bring us our check. We would definitely come back to eat more pasta!
Traditional Italian food in an updated setting. You feel like you are stepping back in time. The service is pretty good and the food is delicious. The wine is very reasonable.They are strong on pasta. You can order it for your starter or main. We had it for our starters and ordered mains. Gotta say, the seafood pasta was delicious! Skip the duck, the fat was not rendered properly..... The sauce was good though.The prices are pretty reasonable too. Give this old standard a try.
I’m happy with my salmon and complimentary zucchini 😊☺️! My first time here! But I will definitely go back!
Super annoying, unbearably loud karaoke-level singer is there every night totally ruining the mood. He blasts awful cliche music all night right into your face as youre trying to eat, couldnt even have a normal conversation during dinner. Dont even remember the food because the vibe was so unpleasant for the price of the menu.
Only get better.Whether youre craving a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or an osso buco that melts in your mouth. This is the best of 2022
Love this neighborhood place thats been here for years. Traditional Italian food with everything executed well. Its mostly an older quiet crowd but dont let that fool you into thinking this place isnt relevant today. Thats why its always full. Non-pretentious staff exude class and provide first rate service to go with the great food. And you are always welcome to BYO if you have a great bottle of wine.
Lusardis is as close to the Italian experience as you can get without a passport. Youll long for the next chance you get to eat here. Be sure to split an order of the truffled pasta. Its outstanding! You wont find a bad item on the menu. Everything is mouth watering, and the staff treats you like old friends.
A great place for classic Italian food, as well as a reliable neighborhood place. The staff have all been there a long time and they are competent and friendly. The food is reliable and tasty and the prices are, by NYC standards, moderate. One of my favorite places in Manhattan - reliable and not pretentious.
Ridiculously perfect and delicious for an old-school Italian dining experience. Chose this spot last-minute on a Friday night and was still able to snag a two-top only 45-minutes out in order to celebrate my partners special day. She was ecstatic with her pasta and black truffle dish and they were NOT stingy with the truffles. My rigitoni and sweet sausage dish was also brilliantly prepared. Both our waiter and the maître d provided exceptional service as one would expect from an upscale restaurant. Highly recommended for decadent and rich Italian dishes and make sure that you dont skip out on dessert. The Torta Pistachio is insanely good.Prices were reasonable and in-line with what youd expect in a major city, not cheap, but not shocking either. Even though everyone seems to be charging $15+ for mixed drinks these days, they DO pour a stiff one so that you feel like you get your moneys worth.
Fantastic food and Serice. Great chicken PamPasta and salads great. Very fresh wonderful wine selection. Prices great. A must for italian food lovers.
Lusardis is a more upscale Italian dining experience on the upper east side. The menu focused more on authentic Italian dishes with a variety of fresh ingredients rather than the standard spaghetti and meatballs type of dishes that appease to American tastes found at other restaurants. We enjoyed the Crespelle Fiorentina and Raviolacci. The service was very good and the inside was well decorated and up-kept. Prices were a little expensive compared to similar restaurants in the area.
Best fish of any Italian restaurant in the city. Wonderful staff and prices are reasonable. Food prep is not overly salty and natural .great atmosphere and good wine list. Try the ravioli, grouper, veal martini , calamari or any of the soups on special. Weaker dishes IMO are pacchieri pasta, gnocchi , chic rustico and duck. Highly recommend overall.
I ordered dinner for my wife and I and said I would pick it up at 6:20 got there a few minutes early called and they had the order ready for me and brought it out to the car. The food was delicious just like eating there. They included bread and cookies for an added treat. What a great store hope they survive thru all of this. Thanks
AMAZING AND AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT! Service is excellent, and the food & wine list is superb. Everything was delicious. This is a vibrant place and one of the best places in UES. Highly recommendable. The owner is always there and personally making sure every is perfect.
This Italian restaurant is one of the best places to enjoy great food without being rushed out. The culture is to let you take your time and enjoy your food and drinks. Staff and manager doing their best to give you a pleasant restaurant experience.
Great atmosphere, great service, great food. If youre a bit adventurous in your dining, they have some dishes that are a bit exotic for NYC, like rabbit and liver. Always good for a date or a romantic dinner. Only negative is that the chairs arent really comfortable and inviting--theyre only adequate.
Nice food, lovely atmosphere. Absolutely outstanding staff! The staff make the restaurant.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area. Polenta cooked with porcini mushroom, pasta with truffles (in winter), and risotto is to die for. Everyone is also super friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is very welcoming and warm. Perfect for family dinners.
My wife and I had a very nice meal last night. Great neighborhood place. The service and food was really good.
I was greeted promptly on upon arrival at the restaurant. The staff was friendly and attentive. The Insalata Piedmontese was excellent and, the Vitello Martini was outstanding. The flourless Torta Ciccolato was delicious. And the complimentary cookies served with vin Santo were wonderful.
By far one of the best italian meals i have had in a very long time. The truffle raviolis and the Veal Marsala were out of this world good. I will definitely be back again .
Lusardis is one of the best, long lasting upscale classic Italian restaurants on the upper east side. The menu may not change often, but is pack with rich, filling dishes that are complimented by bold Italian reds. Theres a family feel too, with Mauro and Luigi at the helm, and their wonderful host Imer at the door. Spring for the risottos on special, and keep an eye out for truffles when in season - they pile them on!
I come here every Tuesday. Hands down the best place to come for white truffles and they have a great wine selection.They get quite busy from 6-9pm so I recommend you get a reservation. Do try their home made tiramisu.
Good tasting food, tranquil atmosphere, moderately sized portions. Maybe a little short-staffed...
Lovely outdoor dining. Every table was taken The Veal Martini and Linguine Vongole were delicious as usual and the waiters are great.
The food was absolutely AMAZING. But the best part of the whole restaurant experience was our waiter, Louis. Lusardi’s is so lucky to have him.
Fantastic and delishes food. Great ambiance and the staff and service are impeccabile!!!. Lusardis= perfection!!!
Authentic Tuscan, Cibreo comes to mind, nobody does it better in Manhattan. Comforting ambiance, nothing fancy & distracting from the food, excellent wait staff. Depth of flavors, quality & combination of down to earth ingredients, portions for adults, a great wine list for all wallets - only regret is the time wasted at other, lesser Italian establishments. A perfect Five.
Delicious, very well prepared entrees. Friendly wait staff, usually go to the Larchmont location, but were meeting friends at a central place.
We just came for an adult evening at the bar, beer and a small dinner, and stayed 2 hours with the charming bartender. The minestrone was fresh and light, yet substantially full if vegetables - very nice. Will try something more next time.
Excellent dinner, nice and relaxed atmosphere! Great service!
Best Italian food in NYC!!
We always have a great experience whenever we are at Lusardis. the food is excellent. service is warm and attentive.
Always a fan favorite! Food and drinks are consistent, front of the house is friendly and charming and will always try to squeeze you in at 6:30 on a rainy Friday night without a reservation. A gem in the UES.
Anything less than 5 stars would be unfair. Excellent food - Branzino, and Pasta, great wine selection, lovely Tiramisu and fantastic service. What else do you need..
My favorite Italian go to. Always! Best seafood linguini!
Best pasta in the city. Even if you come without a reservation, you can sit at the bar and still enjoy the food. If not, make a reservation a month in advance. Their bucatini is cooked to perfection!
Theres absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. In fact, given the old school waiters in white aprons and the wood everywhere, youd expect red sauce on everything. Wrong. The food was great, the service was great, everything was great
Always delicious classic Italian cuisine, with excellent service and a strong Italian wine list.
First time here with friends. Cozy ambiance...enjoyed John Drury fish entree...partner had spaghetti and meatballs. Nice dining experience. Busy place.
Unparalleled service and outstanding food and ambience. Its so good and welcoming that my husband and I actually went back to back nights. One of the best Upper East Side restaurants.
Excellent and fresh food, I liked the atmosphere this place has, and the workers were super nice. Will definitely eat here again.
Super friendly staff, but the food is overpriced considering it’s quality.
One of the best Italian in town, with one of the owner brothers always on hand to assure perfection. Menu + Specials always delight with active though restrained crowd in attendance.
Good Service, Kind Waiters The Food Is Quite Delicious. Moreover, Its Not Too Expensive Taking In Account The Area.
Wonderful meal and great service!
Consistently excellent. Our go-to spot whenever we are in New York. Be sure to book ahead. Try the sole with prosecco sauce. Amazing!
Favorite Italian place in all Upper Manhattan.
A cozy Italian spot on the Upper East Side. Friendly staff and the tasty food comes out fairly quickly. I recommend going here on a date.
Absolutely delicious. We had a great night amongst the locals and staff who know their food and wine.
Scrumptious italian fare...engaging friendly service; yummy wine selection; wonderful feel and nice flow.....
The worst service in the UES. Take forever, always confused.
Excellent , authenticity , rare this days
Best upscale Italian food in the upper east. Classic dining surroundings, and wide variety of great dishes.
One of the best old restaurants in ny! Great food great service! Cant wait till i go back!
The manager and staff here were so accommodating and social with us and the food killed. The Tiramisu rocks.
Outstanding, as always! Louis is the best and always takes extra special care! The food, the service, the staff- spectacular!
Service was absolutely amazing. So attentive and kind!! Food is delicious as well. Can’t wait to come back.
Best pastas ever , I go with my husband for years , service is outstanding , great ambiance
One of my favorite restaurants in all of New York city. They have a truffle pasta which is never on the menu but it is delicious!
Excellent food. Great attentive service. Lovely warm atmosphere. Overall wonderful experience.
Great Italian food and wine , nice atmosphere and wonderful staff, will be back definitely
Outstanding atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Has to be one of the best Italian restaurants in Manhattan.
The best italian restaurant that i have ever been to in the city! There appetizers are so delicious i could lick my fingers!!
This is the best Italian restaurant in NYC hands down. I will definitely be back again
Unbelievable service, you feel yourself like king and queen. Wonderful chefs, great wines!
Great old world Italian. Service, food and wine list were all fantastic.
Old world charm.....excellent service! Had an excellent experience. Will be back soon. The Pistachio tart is a must do !
The fancy version of upper 2nd Ave. Italian. Really good food and service. Pretty quiet and alot of white hair.
The food is great, the owners and staff are even better!!
The best risotto and the freshest truffles in the city. A real Italian restaurant.
Great service ,finally a place where the waiters give u time to enjoy your wine
Food was good. Very accommodating. The portions though very very small.
Delicious food and outstanding service overall a great experience Ill definitely be back again
Love Lusardis delicious food absolutely amazing service very kind and welcoming❤️
Outstanding cuisine, atmosphere and staff! An excellent dining experience!
Excellent service and great tasting food expensive but worth it !
Delicious authentic italian food here, pork chop was delicious!
Delicious food and great service!
Excellent Italian food. A little proxy but worth it
Great neighborhood Italian with elegant vibe and great service.
Service took a long time and quality of food was average. Could be better.
Excellent food and service. Best on the upper east side.
A real neighborhood gem. The service is second to none and the food is out of this world!
Poor food and even worse attention, very rude waiter.
Favorite italian uptown east and west side. especially during white truffle season.
The best restaurant in NYC. PROOVE ME WRONG.
Excellent food ..old restaurant that needs updatong
Good food and service.quiet , conversation possible.
I love the food. Lobster bisque is amazing!!
Old fashioned upscale Italian. Good service
Ask for Ankit - the best and friendliest waiter ever!!
Just Superb
Small, friendly, charming. Good food
Food, ambiance and management is superb
Service was impeccable... Food was good.
Very best Italian food.
Very nice great food and service
I will miss this place very much! (I moved, they didnt)
I am am a picky eater but man this was good !
Cozy, charming spot further improved by the vintage port.
The service and food are always good
Veal martini is a special dish
Great upper east side Italian.
Very cozy place to dine in.
Not a good experience
Popular busy good eating
Potentially best Pizza in NYC
The mature patrons value the quality so do i
Best veal on the planet!
Mediocre food. Service on par with food
Delicious
Perfect
Excellent food
Amazing
Accomodating and welcoming
Great atmosphere
Overpriced
Lusardi’s is an Italian restaurant and a NYC Treasure. The food is great and our server was super attentive. We love this place. Definitely an old school vibe that is always consistent. Old World with updated menus!!Highly recommended
Incredible experience! The staff treated us like royalty! Incredible food - the Gnochi, Veal Ravioli and a Seafood Pasta were all sensational! Cant say enough good things about our dinner at Lusardis!
Unmissable
Total reviews rating 4.6
139 Reviews for Lusardis 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-31The restaurant itself, the ambiance and food were great. We were three friends out on a much needed night out. One had pasta with truffles, the other a veal dish and I had the breast of duck. We all raved about our dishes. At end of night the waiter, as were getting our payments together, some paying cash others CC, he rushes by table and grabs the credit cards. Doesnt ask us anything, like: If were ready? Do we have any instructions? I had to call another waiter to get him back to our table ASAP. He comes back in a huff, drops everything on table and rushes off. We are completely shocked at his behavior. I call this idiotic person back and tell him his attitude was uncalled for as he didnt wait for charging instructions. I could go on about the rest, but I will end by saying management were lame as well. What started as a nice night with good company and food, was overshadowed on a sour note, thanks to the waiter!
Review №2
2022-02-27Elegant atmosphere where you can actually talk in a normal tone. The food is fabulous and there is plenty of variety. Portions are generous and well priced. Its ideal to dine with someone you care to actually converse with while enjoying great food and wine. The staff are totally professional with just the right amount of attention and they are able to offer great suggestions.
Review №3
2022-08-19This restaurant is worth 10 stars. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! From the moment we walked in, it felt like family with five star service! The food was to die for. I couldn’t recommend any higher. So glad someone suggested this restaurant!!! Will definitely go back!!!
Review №4
2022-04-21Not what I was expecting according to the other reviews. The food was very basic for NYC standards and the prices did not represent the taste. I got the caprese salad which had three pierces of hard tomato and the cot was $20. The fish of the day had a sauce that was covering the whole dish and didn’t represent the typical Italian lemon and olive oil. The atmosphere was nice and the tables very well spaced.
Review №5
2022-07-31Neighborhood restaurant with excellent food. Wonderful service and lovely peaceful dining vibe. Always good. Try the veal martini and truffle pasta.
Review №6
2020-11-11Love the White Truffle Pasta and Tiramisu!! The pasta reminds me of Japanese ramen noodles (which is more chewy than regular Italian pasta I have tried).The staffs are super friendly too. High recommended!
Review №7
2019-02-02What a tasteful and enjoyable experience ! The personnel was very welcoming and polite, and for once I felt like I was back in Italy. Menu is complete and everything looks delicious. I choose the seafood pasta and it was absolutely amazing. The seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked and so was the pasta. My friend took a chestnut pasta and he was in heaven (he is a real Italian). Dessert was to die for! From far the best tiramisu I had in years and on the city! I totally recommend it and will go back again as it is in our neighborhood !
Review №8
2022-01-15We started our dinner with a delicious crisp bottle of Sauvignon and celebrated a life well lived with delicious food, that was well prepared.The lemon sole with mashed potatoes was out of this world; so much so that my neighbor 30+ years who has never finished a dish in all the years Ive known her... devoured it!Dessert followed and was delicious!
Review №9
2021-07-11Slightly better than average italian restaurant, not up to nyc standards, did we catch you on a bad night?
Review №10
2020-07-03Best Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side reopened after the Covid-19 shut down, and were very excited to spend the night there! Excellent service, atmosphere, & food and drinks! My absolute favorite Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, if not all of Manhattan. Love the friendly staff. AA+++