Finestra Restaurant

Finestra Restaurant East 73rd 1st ave , if your in the area give this cute cafe a try. The calamari was light and delicious, chicken parm and pasta with marinara sauce was too acidic , sauce needs to render more for less acidity, wish chicken was thicker and not pounded too flat. Ceaser salad and grilled chicken was fresh and tasty. If your ever in the area try Finestra.

What an amazing experience! The food was incredibly tasty – every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as impressive, with a great selection and perfect execution. But what truly made the evening special was the atmosphere: cozy, vibrant, and full of positive energy. The staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. I can’t wait to come back – this place is an absolute gem!

Stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant and I’m so glad I did. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the kind of place where you instantly feel at ease. The food? Absolutely delicious — fresh ingredients, thoughtful flavors, and beautifully presented. What stood out even more was the clear attention to detail and passion behind everything — from the menu to the service. It’s obvious that the owners have poured their heart into this place, and it truly shows. Their hard work and vision have created something special, and they deserve real credit for that. Great food, warm vibes, and a team that genuinely cares. Can’t wait to come back!

Very much an old-school Italian restaurant. The waitstaff is very kind and attentive. The mussels appetizer in white wine sauce was fantastic. Loved the pink sauce that the pappardelle came with. We also had the pollo finestra which was tender and full of flavor which complemented the mushroom sauce and generous -sized artichokes. Our waiter was so sweet and we can’t wait to come back.

Visiting NYC for a meeting and got a treat by my host. This is a gem of a place and staff is so friendly and attentive, has a cosy atmosphere. Nice wine list, we had white Sangria, Pinot Grigio and a Red. The appetizers like the clams, calamari, mussels, eggplant cannelloni were delicious and fresh, not over cooked. My risotto was tasty but I prefer more Al Dente (just personal preference) and creamy, the others had pasta and fish. Pistachio gelato was fantastic, we even got a complimentary Limoncello from the host !