Best Casual Restaurants in East Elmhurst

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1. Flex Mussels - UES

4.7

Exceptional(2769)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 26 times today

Direct importers of mussels from Prince Edward Island and oysters that taste like you're kissing the sea.

2. Costa

4.4

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

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3. SALVAJE

4.5

Awesome(27)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Jackson Heights

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Salvaje, Where the Spirits of the Animal Kingdom Come to Life in Decor, Bar and Cuisine. Offering a Gastronomic Experience that Transports you into an Untamed Realm - we invite the Curious, Adventurous, and Lovers of all things Wild to become a part of Our Story. Come for a drink, a bite, or elevate your celebration with us. Our captivating venue, blending elegance and untamed beauty, provides the perfect backdrop for private events, parties, and buyouts.

4. Yasouvlaki

4.7

Exceptional(226)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Upper East Side

Booked 15 times today

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5. Serafina Always

4.4

Awesome(1346)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 29 times today

Everyone, from beautiful models, young professionals to families and businessmen, flock to Serafina Always for its energetic ambiance and delicious cuisine found in this upbeat three floor restaurant.Based on a very authentic approach to Italian food and using only the highest quality ingredients, family recipes are adapted by Vittorio Assaf and our expert chefs. Choose from a variety of thin crust pizzas, homemade pastas, pizzas and fresh grilled meats, fish and vegetables. UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant.You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first come, first serve policy.

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6. Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.8

Exceptional(1144)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 16 times today

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.

7. Citrico Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(93)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Long Island City

Booked 12 times today

Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.

8. Beatstro

4.6

Exceptional(157)

Price: Expensive

• American • Port Morris

Booked 3 times today

An homage to Hip Hop, the Boro and the culture that created it!At Beatstro we specialize in providing a nostalgic experience of the Golden Era of Hip hop in the Bronx. Our ambiance will certainly transport you to the days of struggle in the Bronx and the creativity that came from it. Our cuisine is an expression of the two cultures that created Hip Hop- African and Puerto Rican. We combined and broadened the two giving you a fusion that's exciting as well as delicious!

9. L'Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 13 times today

At L’Osteria, we strive to constantly come up with plates that will surprise and excite your taste buds. Our dishes are inspired by the beauty of Italy, but also stand-out as something all their own. With the changing of the seasons, our menu will change to match what is at the peak for bringing you the freshest ingredients. Plus, our homemade pasta is unlike anything you’ve had before. Our commitment is to providing the very best food, in a cozy environment. This is the neighborhood spot you’ve been waiting for, to enjoy quality drinks and incredible food with the people you love. Be sure to stop in and see what we’re cooking up each night, as the daily specials are sure to offer something new every time you visit.

10. Mykonian House

4.7

Exceptional(157)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Upper East Side

Booked 23 times today

Mykonian House offers authentic and traditional Greek seafood specialties. The menu will feature a full selection of authentic Greek cuisine and will offer a lunch prix fixe menu for $35.00 that includes first and second courses including dessert. From Greek classics like spanakopita, shrimp saganaki, chicken souvlaki, to name a few. Each dish is prepared with the utmost care and attention to capture the true essence of Greek flavors. The restaurant will also offer a selection of fish directly from Greece.Mr. Politis has run other restaurants, including Yefis and Korali, two Greek spots on the Upper Eastside where he was a co-owner at both establishments.

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Ashley
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous food. Definitely recommend!! It was our first time here and we will definitely add it to the list of restaurants to return to
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Serafina AlwaysPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.4
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Rena
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food and service at Baba was exceptional. The preparation was beautifully executed and service was attentive and professional. I wish that they were open for a longer time.
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Flex Mussels - UESPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Joan
New York City •53 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was amazing. We always like the food and service but last evening was very special. Glad we live very close. Great neighborhood place. Would like more salad half portions
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YasouvlakiPrice: Moderate• Greek• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Sahba
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very nice and pretty neighborhood restaurant. The food is very good. I prefer the front room, close to the bar, because I think one gets better service there and it's prettier. The back is nice if you want a quiet place, but the service there is less good. They don't see the guests there as easily.
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CostaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Upper East Side
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4.4
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Maria Paz
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 31, 2024
Great environment ! The food was great The drinks were really good
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SALVAJEPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Jackson Heights
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4.5

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1. Flex Mussels - UES

2. Costa

3. SALVAJE

4. Yasouvlaki

5. Serafina Always

6. Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

7. Citrico Cafe

8. Beatstro

9. L'Osteria

10. Mykonian House

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