Best Cozy Restaurants in East Elmhurst

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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(814)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 28 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

2. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(261)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 65 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

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3. Piccola Cucina Uptown

4.8

Exceptional(2150)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 109 times today

Piccola Cucina Cucina Uptown ! Located in the heart of New York City , offer an authentic Italian dining experience and warm ambience. The restaurant presents a menu rich in Italian flavors, featuring fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma .For a unique dining experience, guests can enjoy our beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor, perfect for a cozy meal with a view.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere."

4. Cafe d'Alsace

4.8

Exceptional(3567)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 78 times today

Cafe d'Alsace is cozy because of its Alsatian decor, with a curved pewter bar and colorful tiled floors. Reviews praise its 'warming setting,' 'comfortable decor,' and 'cozy atmosphere.' The ambiance is described as 'lovely,' 'pleasant,' and 'modern.' Plus, it's a great spot for a 'great table and a server who explained menu items carefully and professionally.'

5. L'Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(321)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 4 times today

L'Osteria is a cozy spot, known for its intimate ambiance and friendly service. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'charming restaurant with attentive service' and a 'warm, low-key setting'. The atmosphere is praised for being 'comfortable', 'relaxed', and 'low-key'. The decor is also noted to be 'intimate', adding to the overall cozy feel of the place.

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6. Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

4.7

Exceptional(1910)

Price: Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 35 times today

Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf & Fabio Granato brought their love for French culture & cuisine to NYC by giving the Big Apple an authentic slice of France when they opened Brasserie Cognac in April 2008. Guests can choose to dine in the outdoor sidewalk café, main dining room, lively bar or private Cognac Room as they enjoy meals complimented by over 85 varieties of cognac and a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux and Burgundies offered by the glass of bottle.

7. Blue Mezze Bar

4.6

Exceptional(612)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 28 times today

Traditional food in a modern setting.Vibes of Mediterranean all around you while you taste the selected mezzes and sipping your drink. The Blue will leave your eyes and palate rejuvenated.

8. Casa Cruz

4.0

Excellent(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 31 times today

Need to Know:Please note that we have an elegant dress code. We ask that our guests dress in attire that is reflective of Casa Cruz’s elevated setting. The following items are not permitted: athletic wear, flip flops/casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, baseball caps and blue jeans. Guests who do not adhere to dress code guidelines may be denied entry.About Casa Cruz:Occupying an entire six-story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just a stone’s throw from Central Park, Casa Cruz is an exquisitely designed restaurant featuring multiple dining rooms, bars, special event spaces, and a year-round rooftop terrace, Frances at Casa Cruz. Frances at Casa Cruz: This enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy designed by Johanna Ortiz, this year-round oasis features masterful cocktails that rotate seasonally, with an exclusive selection served only on the rooftop.

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9. Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)

4.8

Exceptional(2058)

Price: Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 35 times today

Match 65 Brasserie invites you to experience the perfect blend of Parisian flair and Upper East Side charm. Dine al fresco at our heated street-side terrace or enjoy the cozy elegance of our indoor seating – each setting designed to make your visit unforgettable.Our menu showcases timeless French bistro classics, prepared with the finest ingredients to ensure every bite is an indulgence.Pair your meal with our thoughtfully curated selection of wines and champagnes, available by the glass or bottle, or choose from our house-made cocktails and extensive beer offerings. It’s no wonder Match 65 Brasserie has become a beloved neighborhood treasure and a must-visit destination for discerning travelers.Join us and see why we’re the talk of the town. Bon appétit!

10. Sfoglia

4.8

Exceptional(1978)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 29 times today

Sfoglia is a lovely little trattoria residing on an unassuming stretch of the Upper East Side, across the street from the 92nd Street Y. Farmhouse tables topped with the season's produce are the appropriate setting for Sfoglia's country Italian fare. The private dining room tucked away upstairs can seat an intimate party of twelve.

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Phillip
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brought my parents here for a post-Christmas dinner and they loved it. Good decorations, music at an acceptable volume, amazing food and an extensive wine list. Would recommend.
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Cafe d'AlsacePrice: Moderate• French• Upper East Side
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4.8
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DonnaVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food and great service make this one of the best restaurants in NYC...
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L'OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Melanie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was a fun & greatly priced experience to share with your loved ones. Anthony, our instructor, was friendly and very personable and the food was delicious. A good bang for your buck! Will come again for the food alone.
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9
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aliceVIP
New York City •121 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and ambiance were very good-we loved the crudo, and grilled calamari,enjoyed the pasta and desert.Service was timely and helpful.the experience was very nice and we will return.
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Piccola Cucina UptownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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BarriVIP
New York City •69 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food delicious and service excellent. Been here twice now and both were great. It is expensive and when it gets crowded the noise level can get high but overall a great neighborhood place!
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.6

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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

2. Hoexters

3. Piccola Cucina Uptown

4. Cafe d'Alsace

5. L'Osteria

6. Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

7. Blue Mezze Bar

8. Casa Cruz

9. Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)

10. Sfoglia

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