My friend and I were so excited to come to Uva for the first time on a Saturday night. We have both lived on the UES and had never been. So, we were thrilled when we got a reservation for 7:45 on a Saturday! We were greeted by a very friendly host and were seated immediately. Then we met our waitress…who couldn’t have been less friendly… Her tone and demeanor towards us was unfriendly from the moment she came to take our drink order. Our food took over 40 minutes to come out and after we ordered our appetizers, she did not come to check on us once…while we saw her tending to other tables and saw other tables that arrived after us get their orders before we did, as well as multiple rounds of drinks. By the time our food finally came out, I was starved. It was clear they forgot about us and scrambled to get our food out quickly. The shrimp in my pasta were grey..clearly not fully cooked. My pasta was drastically under-seasoned. Our waitress, again, avoided us. Didn’t come over to ask if we were happy with our food. By the time we had finished eating what we could, we asked for the check before they had even cleared our plates. I don’t know what was going on and I can’t remember the last time I had a BAD meal in NYC…until today. I was beyond disappointed by UVA. A place I have been dying to try for years. It’s safe to say I’ll never be coming back and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jared Hoehing
Delicious Italian food. We went for a birthday celebration and sat on the patio. The vibe was excellent and it felt like a little out of the way place to enjoy good food and conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Z Spears
Uva is always good. Food is super consistent and has been for years. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raul Maraboli
I don't know why I haven't left a review before. I have been coming to UVA for a number of years now and consistently the food and service is on point. I truly appreciate that they have cocktail onions for a Gibson. Thank you! I will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Whitehead
Fantastic Pollo meatballs with mushrooms, spaghetti with veal meatballs and vegetarian meatballs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
steven Portera
UVA has been around for years, always great food, friendly service and fun atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bilal Khan
Good Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Thies
Very good food, a bit hot inside. Sunday dinner was very good. The one thing that stood out was the service. Beyond good, so many choices in the city Uva is an excellent one. Plus Gluten-free options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ruud Noordzij
The last day of our New York stay we wanted to have real authentic Italian food after our Guggenheim visit.... yes, this place was featured at NHONY but to me that would not matter. Pappardelle and Gnocchi Ricotta were our main dishes after a delicious salad (Bianca) and polpettine. Delicious, full of flavor and obviously using the correct ingredients as we did not feel drowsy afterwards (seems to be an issue with Italian places in our experience - maybe an issue California?). Finished our meal with real gelato and a torta di mandorle (almond tart). Ambiance? The place is quite dark but luckily we were able to sit at the back patio which helped a LOT. Quiet and plenty of daylight, while still easily accessible for the staff. Great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Rae Boylan
Love this place! The atmosphere is awesome very romantic vibes, dimly lit many candles. There’s also a seating area in the back that has a glass ceiling so the light comes through if you’re more into a sunny atmosphere over a dimly lit one. The food was great I will be back for the pasta & lots of cheese selections!
Very Italian food I've had in New York. The portions are on the smaller side. The gnocchi were full of flavor and a perfect consistency. The pasta my friend ordered was as good. The desserts were not as impressive as the main entree, but still good. The atmosphere is also somewhere between cozy and modern. It gets very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alex Ahau
Top class, Service and very good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie L
UVA is a cozy, inviting neighborhood gem on the UES, offering delicious Italian cuisine. I always start with the pancetta or soppressata--both are exceptional! The pasta dishes never disappoint, but the standout is the ricotta gnocchi, served in a decadent black truffle and chive sauce--creamy, flavorful, and unforgettable. Another must-try is the melanzane alla parmigiana, a comforting eggplant parmesan reminiscent of lasagna, but lighter and just as satisfying. With its warm ambiance and top-notch food, UVA is the perfect spot for date nights and great vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
anja ljuboja
All the greate! Atmosphere, food, service, all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laila Rifay
Beautiful spot to go for a birthday dinner. Menu is great, me and my friends shared the Ragu Pappardelle , the eggplant lasagna, the pesto pasta , the caprese salad, and the meatballs. Loved that I could order half a portion of a pasta cause I wasn’t feeling like eating too much after the apps, so you have that option. Prices were a bit higher than I expected.
Service was ok. Server made good recommendations and gave a good service overall.
My friend and I were so excited to come to Uva for the first time on a Saturday night. We have both lived on the UES and had never been. So, we were thrilled when we got a reservation for 7:45 on a Saturday! We were greeted by a very friendly host and were seated immediately. Then we met our waitress…who couldn’t have been less friendly…
Her tone and demeanor towards us was unfriendly from the moment she came to take our drink order. Our food took over 40 minutes to come out and after we ordered our appetizers, she did not come to check on us once…while we saw her tending to other tables and saw other tables that arrived after us get their orders before we did, as well as multiple rounds of drinks. By the time our food finally came out, I was starved. It was clear they forgot about us and scrambled to get our food out quickly. The shrimp in my pasta were grey..clearly not fully cooked. My pasta was drastically under-seasoned. Our waitress, again, avoided us. Didn’t come over to ask if we were happy with our food. By the time we had finished eating what we could, we asked for the check before they had even cleared our plates. I don’t know what was going on and I can’t remember the last time I had a BAD meal in NYC…until today. I was beyond disappointed by UVA. A place I have been dying to try for years. It’s safe to say I’ll never be coming back and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious Italian food. We went for a birthday celebration and sat on the patio. The vibe was excellent and it felt like a little out of the way place to enjoy good food and conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uva is always good. Food is super consistent and has been for years. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know why I haven't left a review before. I have been coming to UVA for a number of years now and consistently the food and service is on point. I truly appreciate that they have cocktail onions for a Gibson. Thank you! I will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Pollo meatballs with mushrooms, spaghetti with veal meatballs and vegetarian meatballs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
UVA has been around for years, always great food, friendly service and fun atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good
Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food, a bit hot inside. Sunday dinner was very good. The one thing that stood out was the service. Beyond good, so many choices in the city Uva is an excellent one. Plus Gluten-free options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The last day of our New York stay we wanted to have real authentic Italian food after our Guggenheim visit.... yes, this place was featured at NHONY but to me that would not matter. Pappardelle and Gnocchi Ricotta were our main dishes after a delicious salad (Bianca) and polpettine. Delicious, full of flavor and obviously using the correct ingredients as we did not feel drowsy afterwards (seems to be an issue with Italian places in our experience - maybe an issue California?). Finished our meal with real gelato and a torta di mandorle (almond tart). Ambiance? The place is quite dark but luckily we were able to sit at the back patio which helped a LOT. Quiet and plenty of daylight, while still easily accessible for the staff. Great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! The atmosphere is awesome very romantic vibes, dimly lit many candles. There’s also a seating area in the back that has a glass ceiling so the light comes through if you’re more into a sunny atmosphere over a dimly lit one. The food was great I will be back for the pasta & lots of cheese selections!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very Italian food I've had in New York. The portions are on the smaller side. The gnocchi were full of flavor and a perfect consistency. The pasta my friend ordered was as good. The desserts were not as impressive as the main entree, but still good. The atmosphere is also somewhere between cozy and modern. It gets very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Top class, Service and very good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
UVA is a cozy, inviting neighborhood gem on the UES, offering delicious Italian cuisine. I always start with the pancetta or soppressata--both are exceptional! The pasta dishes never disappoint, but the standout is the ricotta gnocchi, served in a decadent black truffle and chive sauce--creamy, flavorful, and unforgettable. Another must-try is the melanzane alla parmigiana, a comforting eggplant parmesan reminiscent of lasagna, but lighter and just as satisfying. With its warm ambiance and top-notch food, UVA is the perfect spot for date nights and great vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
All the greate! Atmosphere, food, service, all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful spot to go for a birthday dinner. Menu is great, me and my friends shared the Ragu Pappardelle , the eggplant lasagna, the pesto pasta , the caprese salad, and the meatballs. Loved that I could order half a portion of a pasta cause I wasn’t feeling like eating too much after the apps, so you have that option. Prices were a bit higher than I expected.
Service was ok. Server made good recommendations and gave a good service overall.
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