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Food - 83 1/2, New York, NY

83 1/2

4.7 (1149)
$30 and under
Italian
345-349 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028

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83 1/2

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Mangiafridda
  • Catering
    83 1/2 Ristorante catering program promotes the celebration of food, From private affairs to extravagant banquets. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; we offer first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome your special event to our dining room. We offer a wide range of options to cater to your needs. Whether you care for a prix fixe menu molded to your guests needs, a good ole' fashioned family-style sit down or a buffet-style of delicious meals, we look forward to serving your special event with ease and finesse.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between 1st and 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a few blocks away from the (4) (5) & (6) trains at 86th Street and a short walk from the M86 Crosstown bus on the 1st Avenue stop.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at 83 1/2.

4.7

4.7
(1149)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

1,149 Reviews
  1. patrick Gold

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was there last night, and it was excellent as always. Great food, and was well taken care of by Jose. It’s become a regular place for me.

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  2. Lisa Gold

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at 83 1/2 With Jose at the help service is perfect. I have trouble deciding what to order I love the menu so much. A neighborhood gem

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  3. Cathy Gold

    New York City178 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food; everything on point, even the simple Mista salad is perfectly seasoned. Branzino in zucchini crust is a must order for fish lovers

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  4. Su Gold

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Back for a second time and hopefully there are many more visits to come. We had the best of service thanks to JOSE and our food choices were: Pear n Gorgonzola salad with endive and radicchio which was divine, pasta dish Trofie Manzo for my main and Chicken Cardinale for Tom.(Second time). Loved the wine and ended the meal with carrot cake. One of those nights you want to last forever! Thank you kitchen and Jose-see you soon.

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  5. Jerry Gold

    New York City131 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been coming here for more than 10 years. We’ve tried so many other Italian restaurants in this neighborhood and elsewhere. 83 1/2 still has the best food by far (5 stars). Tonight we had baked clams (excellent) with Panko breadcrumbs as an appetizer, followed by spaghetti and meatballs and fettuccine primavera as our main course. Delicious. The menu selection is hugely. Off the menu, if you ask, they have chicken Parmesan with penne (as well as the fore-mentioned fettuccine primavera). Just ask. There’s also a very good selection of wines by the glass, by the bottle, and premium cocktails. We also love their cannolis and Tiramisu for dessert. Quiet and pleasant ambiance and very good wait service (4+ stars). Try it

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  6. Nicholas Gold

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 13, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Salad and fish dishes were excellent. Lobster ravioli was passable, but not great. Not much lobster or filling in the ravioli, and the vodka sauce was not particularly flavorful. Other pastas I have had at this restaurant were better.

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  7. Su Gold

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and we will be back. The food was excellent-I choose veal piccata and hubby had chicken smothered in mushrooms etal on top of asparagus. We also split a delicious Caesar salad. Loved the wine too. Our server was delightful and he managed to serve all the tables! His parting words as we praised the evening “you have a friend here”.

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  8. pam Gold

    New York City60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very good. Great spot to dine with friends when you want conversation and you can hear.

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  9. Jacqueline Gold

    New York City180 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and an excellent service. Food came out quickly .

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  10. Patty

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely dinner at this local, tried and true. Initial service was a bit rushed, but overall, we had a lovely dinner, restaurant accommodated our wish for a light dinner without grumbling (ie: we split a salad and ordered two appetizers; one drink each). 83 1/2 never disappoints.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Mangiafridda
  • Catering
    83 1/2 Ristorante catering program promotes the celebration of food, From private affairs to extravagant banquets. With the ability to create a tailored catering menu; we offer first-class catering solutions to meet the needs of your event while exceeding your highest expectations.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome your special event to our dining room. We offer a wide range of options to cater to your needs. Whether you care for a prix fixe menu molded to your guests needs, a good ole' fashioned family-style sit down or a buffet-style of delicious meals, we look forward to serving your special event with ease and finesse.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between 1st and 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a few blocks away from the (4) (5) & (6) trains at 86th Street and a short walk from the M86 Crosstown bus on the 1st Avenue stop.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Mondays and Tuesdays are great if you want to bring your own wine (no cover), while Sundays have a warm, family feel that regulars praise.

The Paccheri alla Vodka is a recurring favorite, it’s on the menu and multiple guests praise the paccheri and vodka‑sauce pasta.

Portions at 83 1/2 are consistently described as generous, guests commonly praise large, satisfying servings and leave comfortably full.

83 1/2 feels like a cozy, small neighborhood gem, intimate and family‑oriented with warm service, soft music, and close‑set tables that create a welcoming, old‑world Italian vibe.

Yes, vegetarian options are on the menu (for example, the Parmigiana is listed as a vegetarian eggplant parmesan ball with melted burrata), and guests report ordering vegetarian dishes like fettuccine primavera.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, with no formal dress required.

Yes, 83 1/2's cozy, intimate dining room and many guests' celebratory visits (birthdays and special dinners) make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, guests report being seated outside and dining al fresco, with reviewers noting they were promptly seated outdoors on pleasant evenings.

Yes, 83 1/2 has a warm, family‑oriented vibe and multiple guests describe dining there with their families and children.

83 1/2 is lovely on a pleasant evening, guests report being promptly seated outside and enjoying an easy, al fresco dinner when the weather cooperates.

Yes, 83 1/2 has an extensive drinks list: wines by the glass and bottle, a full cocktail menu, and spirits like cognac, grappa and amari.

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83 1/2

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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