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Sandro's Restaurant, New York, NY

Sandro's Restaurant

4.9 (1059)
$50 and over
Italian
322 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.

WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation.

As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 288-7374
  • Website
    http://sandrosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sandro Fioriti
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room is available. Please call the restaurant at 212-288-7374 for further information
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    322 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    86th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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Menu

Sandro's Restaurant's menu was last updated on 9/10/2023.

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What 1,059 people are saying

Sandro's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sandro's Restaurant is a cherished Italian gem on the Upper East Side, offering "the best Italian food in the city." Guests rave about its "exceptional dining experience," emphasizing the "excellent pastas," "fabulous staff," and "welcoming atmosphere." The authentic cuisine and "killer wine list" make it a must-visit for Italian food lovers.
1,059 Reviews

  1. Kim VIP

    Sacramento20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service. Get the tomato martini!

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  2. Owen VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Roman Italian restaurant in New York, by a country mile. Truly legendary. Sandro is and always has been your favorite Italian chef’s favorite Italian chef.

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  3. Ninathelawyer VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently wonderful! Excellent pastas and unusual starters.

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  4. Susan VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food Great staff Terrific restaurant Highly recommend

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  5. Emma VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is just amazing - everything - the eels, pasta, lasagna and tiramisu. The wine from Mount Etna was delicious. A truly memorable evening, and I really recommend everyone to try this place.

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  6. Theodore

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Mother’s Day dinner for everyone in the family.

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  7. Myrna VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Welcoming with perfectly prepared food!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a lovely dining experience. Our party was there for 2 1/2 hours and we never felt rushed or pressured to finish up.

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  9. george VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A family run treasure that ive been to hundreds of times. Wonerful welcoming people very comfortable seating consistant high quality food and a skillfully curated wine list. Best italian evening on the UES.

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  10. Paul VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pastas were fantastic, and the branzino piccata lovely

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FAQs

Sandro's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 288-7374.

Sandro's Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1059 OpenTable diners.

Sandro's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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Booked 24 times today
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322 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    86th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sandro Fioriti
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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