1. Yefsi Estiatorio
8.5
1481 York Ave (at E 78th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews
Steve Roberts: Food across the board is amazing...love the Octopus, shrimp and Yefsi chips
Russell Hirschorn: Seafood orzo is slammin, great house white, baked feta and octopus set high expectations at the beginning of the meal.
Anya: Grilled octopus is a must! Everything we've ordered was delicious, except for spinach as a side dish.
2. Boqueria
9.1
1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews
Gothamist: New Boqueria location offers exclusive dishes like the Cojonudo (fried qual eggs with chorizo on toast), and Pulpo a la Gallega (grilled octopus, olive oil mashed potatoes, fennel, smoked pimenton). Read more.
Sophie Parks: Bacon wrapped dates, grilled octopus, seafood paella (but it takes 40 minutes!), and churros filled with Nutella! Everything was fabulous!
Sameepa Shetty: Sit at the chef's table. Bacon wrapped dates, bass, octopus and churros with coffee ice cream are must haves. Great cocktails too.
4. Amali
8.2
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
Joseph Hanley: Octopus, chicken, all the pastas, all the entrees.
Christin Gabriel: Great octopus, excellent burrata. Try some of the Greek mainland wines.
Nick Conti: Amazing food and service...octopus. Beet salad. Feta dumplings
5. Avra Madison
8.7
14 E 60th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews
Elizaveta T.: This place is ok, pricey, but with a nice ambiance. If you go, order starters (like octopus, it's superb) and some Californian Chardonnay. I would go to Milos (the same menu) for second course+dessert
Sofie Crequie: Grilled Octopus, crab cake
Tania: I ate octopus, sea bass. Octopus was too salty, fish ok. Nothing special about the place...
6. Serafina Always
8.1
33 E 61st St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 107 tips and reviews
Nikki 🌺: Try the margherita pizza and fried calamari to start, and then one of their homemade pastas as an entree! Can't go wrong with any of the selections!
Mandy Fatemi: Get the calamari to start. Food came out right away. Very fresh, not too garlicky, and not too heavy Italian food. Just right.
Gabbi Baker: Great classic Italian restaurant with delicious pizza, pasta, and fried calamari! Spotted a Real Housewife of DC - it's a favorite! A lot of families with children, too.
7. Uva
8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews
Em L: Bruschetta and calamari for apps are delicious. Gnocchi is good but can get to be too creamy so order to share.
Jacqueline Ho: Calamari, sea scallops, baked penne! So so good!
Sarah: Grilled calamari was delicious. A wide array or cheese and charcuterie, a vast selection of fairly priced wine by the glass.
9. Morso NYC
7.2
420 E 59th St (btwn 1st Ave & Sutton Pl), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews
Meaghan Kenny: Best calamari I've ever had! Came with kids and they were able to make items that worked for them
M Reilly-Brooks: Grilled octopus as an app, rabbit hunter stew, sardines with fennel and pignolis--and cheesecake! Nice Valentine's Day meal (After Hours Jazz group played too)
Michael G.: This is like the local diner for the elderly residents of Sutton Place, but hey they know how to eat well. Grilled octopus (Polpo Alla Griglia), Spaghetti Rustica, and Pollo Martini are all delicious
10. 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
Andrew Lugavere: Chicken parm is fuuuaaaarkkkin good and da calamari is hot doggity dayummmn goood!!!
Kathy O'Shea: Calamari and sangria is the best!
Bayan Bamukhayyar: Despite the mouthwatering items on the menu, Tony's offers specials of the day that I recommend you try. The family style portions are perfect for 2, even 3. Don't underestimate the house salad!
11. Korali Estiatorio
7.5
1662 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews
Jason Lau: Tasty Greek food! Get the charred octopus, moussaka, and plaki
Jeffrey: Octopus, meatballs, swordfish kabobs are all great.
Bobby Asher: Great ambience and specials ! Takes you back to Greece
12. A La Turka
8.1
1417 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews
Veronica Poloneitchik: Zuccini pancakes and grilled calamari
Chris Sansone: The octopus is amazing!
Sean Meriwether: We love this place. The food and service are consistently good, especially the lamb dishes. On Thursdays they have live music and dancing. Come, drink Turkish wine, eat and have a great time!
MoRiza: Try the Fried Calamari - Family style, enough to feed a village!
zizoo: The table in the window corner is my favorite. I loved the fried calamari. Pepperoni pizza is excellent and the family size arugula salad is a must.
Murat Dinç: Pizza was thin, rich and tasty. Minestrone soup almost perfect. Fried baby squids and all sorta of pasta. You will definetly enjoy it.
15. 83 1/2
8.4
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 22 tips and reviews
Brett Fromme: Al Dente pastas and superb wines. Love the Calamari. A local gem.
Gabbie Chamorro: The bass is an A+ with its fresh veggies. The hanger steak was delicious and traditional, loved the sauce. Portions are on the small side (but high quality) I regret not ordering apps. Lovely UES gem!
Chris Towe: Ask about the 6 course 'blind' tasting menu. You sit at a bar overlooking the kitchen.