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83 1/2, New York, NY
83 1/2, New York, NY
83 1/2, New York, NY
83 1/2, New York, NY
83 1/2, New York, NY

83 1/2

4.6
4.6
1131 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 10 times today
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  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
83 ½ is best described as a labor of love. A love of a family, friends and most importantly, food. Chef Vincenzo Mangiafridda, a twenty-year restaurant veteran of the Upper East Side, wanted to open a restaurant that spoke to his deep Sicilian roots. In 83 1/2, his vision has become reality. He created a menu of memorable Italian dishes including silky pastas, inventive antipasti, and delicious entrees.
Above all, it’s Vincenzo’s love of people that makes 83 ½ what it is: a warm, welcoming place where friends and families share their passion for food and familiar faces. We can’t wait for your family to meet ours.

Additional information

  • Location
    345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028
  • Phone number
    (212) 737-8312
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Mangiafridda

Menu

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What 1,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
83 1/2 delights with "consistently excellent" cuisine, friendly service, and a cozy ambiance. This small, intimate Italian spot on the Upper East Side is a neighborhood gem offering "authentic and delish" dishes with a varied menu. Patrons praise its "amazing top tier customer service" and welcoming atmosphere.
1,131 Reviews

  1. Jerry

    VIP

    New York City

    116 reviews

    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go to Italian for ten years. Outstanding food, portions, and many choices. My favorites are baked clams, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine bolognese, chicken Parmesan, vongole, and seafood pasta. Many wine choices and cocktails too. Plenty of food.

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  2. Jerry

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good but the service was horrible. I had the chicken cardinal and my gf had the shrimp scampi bother were good. The service is what ruined it. First the waiter made my gf sit to the side of me with her back against a ledge where all the wine is so we had to keep passing the waiter the bottles. Then she moved to sit across from me and the waiter told her she can't sit like that cause he's loosing a table and made her sit the other way. It took forever to get our food. Then it took forever to get a waiter to get a refill or dessert. We both had capuchino and dessert we finished our coffee before the dessert was brought out. The waiter at one point slamed the menus on the table. It's sad cause the food was good but the service is horrible.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent and reliable. First class friendly service and food. Pleasant low key ambience Also very fairly priced

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  4. Steven

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to dinner with my father and we both loved it! Ordered the Ossobuco (one of the daily specials) it was a massive cut of meat and so tasty. Will definitely be going back very soon and often

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  5. Amy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service in the restaurant is amazing.

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  6. Patricia

    VIP

    New York City

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 1st time here and surprised how small and tight the tables were to each other. But the service and fresh good food made up for it. The baked clams were fresh and tasty. Caesar salad was good but the taste of anchovies was overwhelming. Fettuccine in ragú sauce was delicious along with the lentil soup. I would definitely return. I highly recommend it

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  7. Grover

    New York City

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one our Go To places on the UES in New York. The service is excellent, the kitchen is solid. The menu always has nice specials. We have been dining here for 3 years and never had a bad meal. The wine list is slightly limited, but the choices on the list are good.

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  8. Wilmer

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place! The service is amazing and the food is delicious. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Lauren

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great neighborhood spot. Food always good. Nice to eat outside

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  10. susan

    VIP

    New York City

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner with great service. We will be back!

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FAQs

83 1/2 does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. 83 1/2 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 737-8312.

83 1/2 is rated 4.6 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 10 times today
You're in luck! We still have 3 timeslots left
Google Map for 83 1/2

345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 737-8312
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Mangiafridda
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