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Bar Italia

Bar Italia

Cocktail Bar and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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8.3/10
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    Nicole
    "I like the tequila martini and beef carpaccio (carpaccio di manzo)."(2 Tips)
    Josette
    "Authentic Italian pasta; great friendly service and atmosphere"(4 Tips)
    Yaz M.
    "Try the Italian vodka here, it's delizioso in a martini!"(5 Tips)
    Mete S.
    "I recommend the prosciutto plate and truffle pasta.."(7 Tips)
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  • Douglas Elliman
    Douglas EllimanJuly 15, 2014
    A comfortable, chic and authentic Italian restaurant on Madison Avenue with great quality food. We love the bronzino; it is always cooked to perfection without too much butter or salt!
    Upvoted Aug 13
  • Isabella M.heart icon on user image
    Isabella MayFebruary 1, 2015
    Best roasted pork ever! Beautiful atmosphere, elegant, romantic, and cozy. Terrific Italian restaurant! I'm Italian so you can totally trust me ;-)
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CFebruary 23, 2019
    Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the salmon - it was perfectly crispy and fresh. Can’t go wrong with any of the desserts!
    Upvoted Sep 13
  • Ingrid A.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid ArdayaJune 26, 2017
    Classic pizza with truffles is delicious here
  • Nicoleheart icon on user image
    NicoleAugust 11, 2014
    Great cocktails and lots of menu choices. I like the tequila martini and beef carpaccio (carpaccio di manzo).
  • Nathalie A.heart icon on user image
    Nathalie AnayaSeptember 23, 2013
    The staff is like a distant family! Luva luva love them. & don't forget to say privjet to Marina at the bar.
  • Lívia F.
    Lívia FontanaMay 17, 2013
    Don't be deceived by the , apparently, innofensive appearance of the lychee martini. It's damn strong!
  • Corinne P.heart icon on user image
    Corinne PulitzerAugust 1, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Lasagna Bolognese, delish!
  • Necmeddin M.heart icon on user image
    Food, service, atmosphere, everything. Highly recommended
  • Mete S.
    Mete S.September 3, 2013
    Mostly older crowd (40s) but good food is good. I recommend the prosciutto plate and truffle pasta..
  • Murillo H.heart icon on user image
    Murillo HortaOctober 18, 2017
    The carpaccio is really good and the Carbonara is amazing
  • nyc e.heart icon on user image
    nyc eboMay 15, 2015
    Most authentic Italian food I the city. Fresh, flavorful and not overwhelming.
  • Josetteheart icon on user image
    JosetteJanuary 26, 2015
    Authentic Italian pasta; great friendly service and atmosphere
  • Kenny G.
    Kenny GimpertDecember 3, 2011
    Amazing place to come and chill, staff is hilarious and fun to kick it. Two drinks straight up
  • Sofia U.heart icon on user image
    Sofia UzSeptember 28, 2015
    Luxury style Italian in UES, service is rather intrusive and interior rather impersonal
  • Maria Sara R.
    Maria Sara RobertsNovember 2, 2012
    Amazing artichoke salad! And get the wheat penne with black truffle oil.. Delish
  • Ohod S.heart icon on user image
    Ohod ShukriOctober 16, 2019
    Salmon was great
  • Victoria W.
    Victoria WenzelOctober 28, 2013
    Great place to relax and watch the traffic go by on Madison ave.
  • Dasha
    DashaJuly 15, 2014
    Amazing beef carpaccio and fettuccine al pesto!
  • Maria P.
    Maria PutilinaJuly 30, 2013
    One of the best carpaccio I've tried in New York !!
  • Toth E.
    Toth EmeMarch 31, 2014
    Nice place! But they made a huge mistake. Espresso like an Americano, not authentic italian...
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael Fox-RabinovitzJanuary 28, 2016
    Really wanted to like this place, but just could not. Great wait staff and nice decor... The food extremely mediocre across the board from appetizers to main course, sadly even the pasta...
  • John Maxwell H.
    John Maxwell HobbsJuly 14, 2012
    A great spot for a quick antipasti. Elaine Stritch was leaving as we entered and Betsy Johnson was entering as we left.
  • Defne A.
    Defne Atay EgeliAugust 2, 2013
    Amazing pizza and deserts !! Would definitaly go again!
  • Yaz M.heart icon on user image
    Yaz MusOctober 9, 2014
    Try the Italian vodka here, it's delizioso in a martini! 🍸
  • Lance C.
    Lance CrosbyAugust 8, 2013
    Try the black truffle spaghetti. It's life changing
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle CoudonMarch 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If you like your cocktails on the sweet side, you'll love the Lychee Martini. http://MichelleC.tv
  • Bülent V.heart icon on user image
    Bülent VERDIOctober 31, 2023
    Everything is perfect
  • Bülent V.heart icon on user image
    Bülent VERDINovember 30, 2018
    Food, Ambiance perfect
  • Екатерина С.
    the best place on Madison to have a break while shopping
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MillerApril 4, 2013
    Best hamburger I've had in a long time!!
  • Bari C.
    Bari ClasterMarch 31, 2014
    Don't sit near anyone
  • Erin S.
    Erin SmithSeptember 3, 2011
    Totally decadent gluten-free experience. Go here for a special occasion! Read more
  • Official H.
    Official HankNovember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Since your so close DEX New York you must pop in for a make-up touch up!! Girl get glam! 46 East 65th!!
  • Justin P.
    Justin PulitzerFebruary 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They have an extensive Gluten Free Menu.
  • Bülent V.heart icon on user image
    Bülent VERDIDecember 13, 2018
    Super food
  • Rafaella K.
    Rafaella KernerAugust 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The caprese martini is awesome!!!
  • Lisa
    LisaJuly 7, 2013
    $42.50 for 2 drinks before tip
  • Olli N.
    Olli NMay 1, 2011
    the primi with liver is exellent!
  • Jawaher M
    Jawaher MOctober 21, 2021
    The food is ok
  • Dex P.
    Dex PhillipNovember 10, 2011
    Bar scene is hot!
  • Danyheart icon on user image
    DanyApril 12, 2018
    Speciale il luogo e grande 🙌 la persona e riguardo il cibo??? Beh ... superlativo da provare 👍👌
  • Евгений М.heart icon on user image
    Отличное место,хорошее обслуживание и приятная "живая"публика,маленькая Италия в центре Нью-Йорка,вино - без комментариев,цена выше среднего
  • Esteban A.
    Esteban ArenasMay 16, 2017
    No se puede negar que la comida es buena, y el lugar es agradable,pero como turista te recomiendo que le dejes este restaurante a los locales y te evites malos ratos con su personal.
  • ZiZiheart icon on user image
    ZiZiJune 29, 2013
    La Dolce Vita atmosphere. Viva Italia!
  • Rababheart icon on user image
    RababOctober 22, 2016
    Want to taste real Italian ? 👍🏼👍🏼
  • Lauren D.
    Lauren DocktorApril 10, 2011
    Il vulcano, lychee martini
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