Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.7

1173 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes.
For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile.
During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 535-6884
Website
http://www.caffebuongusto.nyc/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.

Location
236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
Parking details
Street or private lot.
Public transit
77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

$12.95. Served with your Choice of Sauce. Puttanesca: Anchovies, Capers, Tomato, Garlic & Black Olives. Ricotta & Pomodoro: Ricotta Cheese & Pomodoro. Primavera: Vegetables in a Chicken Broth. Pesto: Basil, Garlic & Cheese. Bolognese: Meat Sauce. Add to Your Sauce: Mozzarella, Mushroom, Broccoli or Spinach $4.95

Capellini
Farfalle
Penne
Linguini
Rigatoni

Homemade Pasta

$14.95. Served with your Choice of Sauce. Piselli & Funghi: Peas, Mushroom in a chicken broth. Carbonara: Pancetta & Onions in Cream Sauce. Alla Vodka: Tomato & Cream. Marinara: Garlic & Tomato. Alfredo: Cream Sauce. Pomodoro: Tomato. Pancetta, Calamari Sausages, Chicken $4.95 or Shrimp $5.95

Gnocchi
Plain or Spinach
Ravioli
Spinach or Ricotta
Paglia & Fieno
Green & White Linguist
Fettuccine
Green & White
Orecchiette
Tortellini
Veal or Cheese

Focaccia Sandwich Choices

Homemade Focaccia Sandwich$10.95

Entree Choices

Choice of Chicken $14.95 or Veal $18.95

Buon Gusto
Topped with Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Mushroom Sauteed in Marania Wine
Scarpariello
Sauteed with Sausage & Fresh Rosemary in Lemon, Garlic & White Wine
Sorrentina
Topped with Eggplant, Mozzarella & Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Pizzaiola
Sauteed with Sweet Red Peppers, Mushroom & Chopped Tomato
Romana
Breaded and Topped with Chopped Tomato & Angula
Porcini
Sauteed in Porcini mushroom & Cream Sauce
Parmigiana
Sauteed with Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Marsala
Sauteed with Mushroom in Marsala Wine Sauce
Fra' Diavolo
Sauteed in a Spicy Marinara Sauce
Francese
Sauteed in a Lemon Butter Sauce
Piccata
Sauteed in White Wine & Lemon Sauce

Sides

Asparagus$5.95
Spinach$5.95
Broccoli$5.95
Broccoli Rabe$6.95

Soup

Tortellini In Brodo$7.95
Veal or Cheese in Chicken Broth
Stracciatella$6.95
Egg Dijon & Spinach in Chicken Broth
Seafood Soup$9.95
Soup of The Day
- P/A
Minestrone$6.95

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$8.95
Beef Carpaccio$9.95
Portobello Tower$8.95
Prosciutto & Fichi$9.95
Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops$9.95
Affettati & Formaggio$8.95
Bresaola$8.95
Mussels$8.95
Crab Cakes$8.95

Insalate

Gorgonzola$8.95
Apples & Goat Cheese$8.95
Florentina$7.95
Tricolore$6.95
Caprese$9.95
Arugula$7.95
Insalata All' Arancia$6.95
Caesar$6.95
Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95
Insalata Mista$5.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$15.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$14.95
Linguine alle Vongole$13.95
Homemade Ravioli$13.95
Homemade Black Linguine$13.95
Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$15.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$15.95
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausages$13.95
Homemade Veal Tortellini$13.95
Linguine Lobster$17.95

Eggplant

$13.95

Parmigiana
Served with Mozzarella In Tomato Sauce
Rollatina
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Mushroom Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Bolognese
Served in Mozzarella Meat Sauce

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day
- P/A

Fish

Salmon$17.95
Trout$18.95
Red Snapper$19.95
Striped Sea Bass$19.95
Filet of Soda$17.95
Emilliano
Livornese
Romagnoio
Di Capri
Francese

Dinner Menu

Soups

Tortellini In Brodo$8.95
Minestrone$8.95
Cioppino$12.95
Gazpacho of the Day$9.95
Stracciatella$7.95
Soup of the Day
- P/A

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$10.95
Carpaccio of the Day$10.95
Portobello Tower$9.95
Prosciutto & Melone$10.95
Seared Sea Scallops$11.95
Affettati & Formaggie$14.95
Bresaola & Asparagus$10.95
Mussels$9.95
Crab Cakes$11.95
Shrimp & Scallops$12.95
Bocconcini$10.95

Insalate

Pears & Gorgonzola$9.95
Apple & Goat Cheese$9.95
Fiorentina$8.95
Tricolore$8.95
Caprese$9.95
Arugula$8.95
Primavera$8.95
Caesar$7.95
Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95
Insalata Mista$7.95
Mediterranca$9.95

Pasta

Served with your Choice of Sauce Puttanesca: Anchovies, Capers, Garlic & Olives in Tomato Sauce. Ricotta & Pomodoro: Ricotta Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Primavera: Vegetable & Touch of Tomato Sauce in Chicken Broth. Pesto: Basil, Garlic, And Cream & Cheese. Bolognese: Meat Sauce. Add to Your Sauce: Broccoli, Mozzarella, Vegetables or Spinach $4.95. Chicken, Calamari, Sausage $4.95, or Shrimp $5.95

Capellini$14.95
Farfalle$14.95
Linguini$14.95
Penne$14.95
Rigatoni$14.95
Gluten Free Penne$16.95

Homemade Pasta

Served with your Choice of Sauce. Piselli & Funghi: Peas, Mushrooms in a Chicken Broth. Carbonara: Pancetta & Onions in Crema Sauce. Alla Vodka: Tomato & Cream. Marinara: Garlic & Tomato. Alfredo: Cream Sauce. Pomodoro: Tomato

Gnocchi$15.95
Plain or Spinach
Ravioli$15.95
Spinach & Ricotta
Paglia & Fieno$15.95
Fettuccine$15.95
Green & White
Orecchiette$15.95
Tortellini$15.95
Veal or Cheese
Whole Wheat Fettuccine or Linguine$16.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$21.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$17.95
Linguine alle Vongole$19.95
Homemade Ravioli$15.95
Homemade Black Linguine$18.95
Lobster Over Homemade Black Linguine$29.95
Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$19.95
Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$17.95
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$17.95
Homemade Veal Tortellini$15.95
Linguine Lobster$23.95

Entree

Chicken $17.95 or Veal $18.95

Buon Gusto
Scarpariello
Sorrentina
Pizzaiola
Romana
Porcini
Parmigiana
Marsala
Fra' Diavolo
Francese
Piccata

Eggplant

Parmigiana$14.95
Served with Mozzarella In Tomato Sauce
Rollatina$14.95
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Mushroom Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
Bolognese$16.95
Served in Mozzarella Meat Sauce

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day

Steak, Filet Mignon or Chops of the Day
- P/A

Fish

Salmon$20.95
Trout$20.95
Red Snapper$21.95
Striped Sea Bass$21.95
Filet of Sole$19.95
Emilliano
Livornese
Romagnoio
Di Capri
Francese

Side Orders

Pasta$5.95
Asparagus$5.95
Spinach$5.95
Broccoli$5.95
Roasted Potato$5.95
Broccoli Rabe$6.95

What 1,173 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is a cherished neighborhood gem with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for its "homemade pasta," the restaurant offers a cozy, charming atmosphere. Despite its small, bustling space, its "great value" and "friendly staff" make it a standout choice for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,173 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food here is unbelievably delicious and the portions are generous. The main room is cozy and welcoming. We were seated in a back space that looked like an apartment. The ambiance in that room was particularly strange and quiet as we were eating in the hallway of an apartment. Despite this the service in that room was attentive and the food was still excellent. It made for an interesting dining experience but overall I would return.
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kenneth VIP
Miami10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding. Always is. We love everything about it.
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Ginger VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointing for food or service. The restaurant recently acquired additional space & altho the route to the new seating area was a bit strange, the area was quiet and enabled our group to talk without noise. I love this restaurant- a neighborhood gem & never disappoints!
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Lise
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
20 years we have been coming here and its still great!
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Susan VIP
New York City58 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unimpressive food at best. I won’t be back. The host was less than friendly. Waitstaff was fine.
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Jayne
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love the food here — we got sat in this back apartment though so it was kind of strange but good neighborhood spot
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Leonard VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always tasty and terrific local spot. Check it out!
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Doctor
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was craving Angel Hair Primavera....I normally do not eat gluten as I dont react well to it. That said, the pasta was perfect, as was the Caesar salad. Unfortunately I was not immune to the gluten. I am not celiac but in Many Italian restaurants they use a deglutenized flour that is FABULOUS and only imported from Italy. This one did not but TBH, I also ate a small piece of DELICIOUS focaccia. My mistake not theirs.
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Allison
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Best Italian I have ever had and service was fast. The owner was extremely friendly and the restaurant felt homey.
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Ralph VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent all around and Nando was superb and attentive
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FAQs

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is rated 4.7 stars by 1173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075

Additional information

Cross street
between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or private lot.
Public transit
77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.caffebuongusto.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 535-6884
Catering
Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lunch Menu

Pasta Choices

Pasta

Capellini

Farfalle

Penne

Linguini

Rigatoni

Homemade Pasta

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Paglia & Fieno

Fettuccine

Orecchiette

Tortellini

Focaccia Sandwich Choices

Homemade Focaccia Sandwich$10.95

Entree Choices

Buon Gusto

Scarpariello

Sorrentina

Pizzaiola

Romana

Porcini

Parmigiana

Marsala

Fra' Diavolo

Francese

Piccata

Sides

Asparagus$5.95

Spinach$5.95

Broccoli$5.95

Broccoli Rabe$6.95

Soup

Tortellini In Brodo$7.95

Stracciatella$6.95

Seafood Soup$9.95

Soup of The Day

Minestrone$6.95

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$8.95

Beef Carpaccio$9.95

Portobello Tower$8.95

Prosciutto & Fichi$9.95

Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops$9.95

Affettati & Formaggio$8.95

Bresaola$8.95

Mussels$8.95

Crab Cakes$8.95

Insalate

Gorgonzola$8.95

Apples & Goat Cheese$8.95

Florentina$7.95

Tricolore$6.95

Caprese$9.95

Arugula$7.95

Insalata All' Arancia$6.95

Caesar$6.95

Beet & Goat Cheese$8.95

Insalata Mista$5.95

Special Pasta

Seafood Linguini$15.95

Homemade Paglia & Fieno Shrimp$14.95

Linguine alle Vongole$13.95

Homemade Ravioli$13.95

Homemade Black Linguine$13.95

Homemade Ravioli Crab Meat$15.95

Homemade Paglia & Fieno Salmon$15.95

Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausages$13.95

Homemade Veal Tortellini$13.95

Linguine Lobster$17.95

Eggplant

Parmigiana

Rollatina