Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road

9.2
308 E 78th St, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Upper East Side · 83 tips and reviews

Michelle K.Michelle Kramer: Heidi is super sweet! Make sure to call ahead and put your name on the list or you'll wait for over an hour. The shrimp tacos and Mac 'n Cheese are both amazing!

Kristina R.Kristina Rudic: One of the best meals I've had in NYC. Lobster mac & cheese is everything they've said it is and for dessert, don't miss the date pudding! It's absolutely amazing.

Andie S.Andie Sleeman: Our go to comfort food spot in the neighborhood. Get the Mac & Cheese and the Artichoke Salad. Their beer selection is great (always a few options on "special" for $5).

Uva is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

KarstenKarsten: Meatball Monday's, gnocchi, goat cheese ricotta and honey bruschetta, and any type of cheese is amazing 👌

Anna S.Anna Shapiro: My personal favorites are sundried tomato and pesto bruschetta and truffle ricotta gnocchi (yum!)

Chelsea B.Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST ricotta honey bruschetta, pizza style focaccia, calamari, gnocchi, and pappardelle. Loved the atmosphere. DubiDONT wasn’t into the meatballs

Elio's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Elio's

8.6
1621 2nd Ave (btwn E 84th & E 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 53 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike M.: The chicken or veal parm is to die for. The food is great. It gets loud around 7-8pm and seating is tight. A little pricey.

Joe F.Joe Fried: Awesome Italian restaurant with an old school feel and fantastic service. Fresh past, seafood, and Italian classics. Start with the off the menu veal parmigiana, it's the best in the city.

Sam K T.Sam K Theo: Get the Veal Parm or Veal Bolognese (veal sliced thin with cheese and prosciutto), both off the menu.

San Matteo Pizza Espresso Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. San Matteo Pizza Espresso Bar

8.7
1739 2nd Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Yorkville · 109 tips and reviews

Tracey C.Tracey Churray: Seriously some of the best pizza I've had in NYC. Great wine selection and not too expensive. Get the eggplant parm app split a pizza and the arugula salad.

Amanda L.Amanda Lee: Great cozy authentic Italian spot. Delicious pizza, house made mozz, perfect espresso, and wonderful staff! Came here with my boyfriend about a month ago and are looking forward to going back.

zizoozizoo: Eggplant Parmesan was amazing! Definitely the best pizza in the upper east side. It is also maybe the most expensive one! Expect to pay $50 per person if you are going for the real Italian experience!

Agata & Valentina UES Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Agata & Valentina UES Market

8.7
1505 1st Ave (at 79th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 60 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Greenlees: Great italian market! Prepared food is great, bread and cheese selection is awesome and the fresh pasta they make is delicious. Also has a MUCH better produce selection that D'Agostinos.

aj (andrea jo)aj (andrea jo): great cheese selection, knowledgeable meat and seafood staff, fresh produce, nice gourmet items like marinated olives and bruschetta

Tracy C.Tracy C: awesome variety of cheeses and fresh pasta station

Tony's Di Napoli is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Tony's Di Napoli

8.0
1081 3rd Ave (btwn E 63rd & E 64th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 64 tips and reviews

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: One of my abs fav Italian places. Delicious house salad, chicken parm.

Harold E.Harold Eisenberg: Good eggplant parmigiana , mozzarella sticks, chicken Marsala,, spaghetti and meatballs,veal parmigiana and tiramisu and salad.

Nicholas A.Nicholas Alorac: Love this place!!! Get the Baked Ziti with meat sauce - Chicken parm and Tony’s brownie sundae!!!

Kaia Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Kaia Wine Bar

8.9
1614 3rd Ave (btwn 90th and 91st), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Yorkville · 99 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Keath: Amazing cheese and south African apps. Come for the wine, but definitely order some tapas.

RayRay: Fantastic service! Great wine selection and good small cheese and meat plates to suit many tastes.

Steven V.Steven Vega: The best place in town for either a nice meal or wine and snacks. They have an amazing selection of wine, cheese and dried meats for their bar snacks as well as a great dinner menu.

J.G. Melon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. J.G. Melon

8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick M: Bacon cheddar burger and cottage fries, supplemented by humorous watermelon art, at a table in the back for lunch.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An excellent bar burger, well-griddled, juicy and blanketed in melty American cheese. Read more.

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: The BEST burger in NYC! Plus cottage fries and chili with onions and cheese = :]!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Shake Shack

8.4
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Chips and cheese amazing. But burger slightly rare, so ask for well done. Otherwise very good. Staff very friendly.

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Brim: I am always thankful when my burger-eating companions suggest Shake Shack. The veggie burger is unreal -- think juicy, perfectly crisped portabello shroom hugged with melty, tangy cheese.

Nick W.Nick West: Get the Shack Stack (it's a cheese burger w a stuffed mushroom- sooo much cheese), get cheese fries, and the Shackmeister brew is pretty good too. Their shakes are delicious.

Amali is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Amali

8.2
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews

Ali W.Ali Weinstein: Try the burrata for an appetizer - it is amazing. Our server, Amy gave great recommendations and was extremely pleasant. The owner, James Mallios did an incredible job and runs a great restaurant!

Sarah A.Sarah Arnold: You can't go wrong with the tagliatelle or orecchiette special if it's available. The burrata app and Brussels are also great. But whatever you do, get the eggplant. And of course pay with Cover!

Mike F.Mike Friedman: Hip, wholesome, delicious Mediterranean food. Try the Grilled Halloumi and the always-fresh filet of the day. Swaggy date spot near Midtown.

The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The Penrose

8.5
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

Juliet O.Juliet Obodo: Try to come early btw 7-9 to get a table. Recommend the Mac N Cheese, the oyster sliders and the yummy spiked lemonade.

JennJenn: Brunch is really delicious and reasonable. Try the baked eggs in tomato sauce with goat cheese. Yum.

Abby M.Abby Miles-Ruttenberg: The Mac and cheese is the best I've ever had.

Parma Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Parma Restaurant

7.9
1404 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 15 tips and reviews

Maddie P.Maddie Pizza: Veal parm is a must!!

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Sister restaurant to Nicolas - equally excellent chicken parm but this one includes pasta yum

Collette S.Collette S: Caesar salad is unusually good...chicken parm is great and fantastic Italian wine. Attentive staff. Cozy, old school Italian spot on the UES.

Nica Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Nica Trattoria

8.2
354 E 84th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Cinthya P.Cinthya Pereira: by far the best Italian food I've ever had. make sure u order the gnocchi ( w gorgonzola) and the tiramisu for dessert! you won't regret it! pinky promise ;)

Laura D.Laura De Valencia: Gorgonzola Gnocchi. To die for.

Kelli M.Kelli M: Eat here all the time and have never had a bad meal. Gnocchi is fluffy light and otherworldly. Truffle or gorgonzola sauce recommend.

Marinara Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Marinara Pizza

8.9
1376 Lexington Ave (E 91st St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 15 tips and reviews

K A.K A: Great eggplant parmigiana!

Hannah L.Hannah LaHood: Best pizza on the UES 🥰 🍕 try the white slice and don't sleep on the mozz stix 💛

Eddie M.Eddie Marzan: Best pizza I've had on upper eastside. Nice thin crust with just perfect amount of sauce and cheese. Definitely try their mozzarella sticks they have. Prob biggest mozzarella sticks I ever had.

Milano Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Milano Market

8.9
1582 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews

Vanessa B.Vanessa Ball: Eggplant parm hero. Omg.

Paige C.Paige C: Try “The Triple S” sandwich: breaded chicken or eggplant, fresh mozzarella, marinara, vodka & pesto sauce on hero. YUM.

Missy M.Missy Mackey: The Amore sandwich with prosciutto, arugula, burrata cheese and balsamic glaze on fresh ciabatta bread is everything you want in a deli sandwich and more. Absolutely amazing!