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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES, New York, NY

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.8
4.8
1144 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 1,144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is a charming neighborhood gem offering "fantastic home-made Italian food" with "excellent attentive service." Known for its fresh pasta and romantic ambiance, it's a favorite among locals. Guests consistently praise the "great menu" and delicious entrees, making it a perfect spot for date nights or casual dining.

1,144 Reviews
  1. Francene

    New York City

    89 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    New neighborhood gem discovery for us. Although noisy, the wait staff was professional and friendly. We all enjoyed our variety of meals and portions were ample. Will definitely return.

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  2. Mary

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious home made pasta, warm, welcoming service, pretty restaurant. Neighborhood favorite!

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  3. Warren

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service great chicken parm, pasta special, and salmon. Excelkent value.

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  4. SAM

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot for terrific italian food. The owner is so nice and charming. Ask him what to eat and you will have a great meal

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    UES Staple!!!!! Would eat here every night if I could. Perfect date spot, solo spot, or with friends!!!!

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  6. David

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a reservation. When I got there, there were no tables available inside. They grabbed a very small table for the outside seating area and crammed it into a space near the door leading to the outdoor seating area. I left. They did not, in effect, hold the reservation.

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  7. Arturo

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best italian place in NYC. Will definitely go back 😀

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  8. Noa

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite. The staff are incredible and the food is incredible

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  9. Neil

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best local Italian in the neighborhood. The staff are unfailingly friendly, the food consistently excellent, and the atmosphere always welcoming. When you eat at Buon Gusto, you feel part of the family. Have eating here three times in past few months we have always walked away happy and content. Highly recommended.

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  10. Doug

    New York City

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had two really nice plates of pasta, with friendly and attentive service. We’re not in the neighborhood often but we’d definitely return.

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FAQs

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is rated 4.8 stars by 1144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

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

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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