Finestra

4.7

326 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for business meals

Finestra Restaurant is a Fine Italian Cuisine located on Upper East Side. We are open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, take out and delivery. We feature a full bar and delicious traditional Italian food. Our menu has gluten free, vegetarian and vegan items. We serve the freshest seafood and have specials every day. Every Friday night is Classical Guitar night with Craig Graham, an excellent guitar player. Finestra Restaurant is family-owned and operated.

Our convenient Upper East Side location in New York is close to Sotheby’s, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York Cornell University, Cornell Weil Medical College, Helmsley Medical Tower Hotel and Belaire Guest Facility HSS.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 717-8595
Website
http://www.finestrarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Call today and discuss catering options with us!
Private party facilities
When searching for a local restaurant that will offer the illusion of a secluded spot outside of Manhattan, look no further than Finestra Restaurant. Warmly decorated with exposed brick walls and candle-lit tables, this eatery is a top choice for many locals.

Location
1370 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
73rd Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Q train to 72nd street and Second Avenue.
Entertainment
Every Wednesday and Friday night we offer live entertainment to complement your meal.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Pizza Margherita$19.95
Mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce
Pizza Primavera$21.95
Fresh vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce
Pizza Vegan$21.95
Eggplant, red peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, and tomato sauce
Pizza Arugula Prosciutto$24.95
Arugula, prosciutto, shaved pecorino cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Quattro Stagioni$26.95
Artichokes, olives, prosciutto, mushrooms, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Caprese$21.95
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and tomato sauce
Baked Salmon Pizza$26.95
Fresh baked salmon, capers, onions, fresh ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Shrimp Pizza$25.95
Shrimp, onions, black olives, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Finestra$22.95
Sausage, mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Family Favorite Pizza$21.95
Meatballs, basil, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Pizza Napoletana with Anchovies$21.95
Anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

What 326 people are saying

Finestra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Finestra, a charming Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious, freshly prepared dishes" and the cozy ambiance. It's a "neighborhood gem" with a varied menu, friendly staff, and a consistently "outstanding" dining experience.

326 Reviews

S
Stephen VIP
New York City107 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Exceptional service. Worth a trip to this neighborhood gem for lunch or dinner.
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Nancy
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food,great service and old world ambience.
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jayson VIP
Atlantic City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, the best veal I've had in years and very friendly & accommodating staff. Highly recommend.
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frank
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Also quiet which is always enjoyable when having conversation
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richard
New York City202 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice to eat fresh honecooke meal. A neighborhood gem 💎
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Sanjay VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner Excellent service and food We will be back
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Jeffrey VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tables are well spaced and the dining room is relatively quiet. Service and food are always excellent.
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Dara
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing in all the ways!! Service… music and the food! Perfect all around!!
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Martin VIP
New York City65 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great Italian food and tasty cocktails on the cocktail list. Staff extremely friendly.
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Elizabeth
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Finestra on NYE and had a fantastic time . They have live music and NYE hats for all the tables. Food was outstanding and service was so nice and friendly. Would 10/10 recommend ❤️
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FAQs

Finestra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 717-8595.

Finestra is rated 4.7 stars by 326 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 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1370 York Ave, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
73rd Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Q train to 72nd street and Second Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Every Wednesday and Friday night we offer live entertainment to complement your meal.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.finestrarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 717-8595
Catering
Call today and discuss catering options with us!
Private party facilities
When searching for a local restaurant that will offer the illusion of a secluded spot outside of Manhattan, look no further than Finestra Restaurant. Warmly decorated with exposed brick walls and candle-lit tables, this eatery is a top choice for many locals.

Finestra

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

Main Dining Room

Special Event

Main Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

Gourmet Pizza

Pizza Margherita$19.95

Pizza Primavera$21.95

Pizza Vegan$21.95

Pizza Arugula Prosciutto$24.95

Pizza Quattro Stagioni$26.95

Pizza Caprese$21.95

Baked Salmon Pizza$26.95

Shrimp Pizza$25.95

Pizza Finestra$22.95

Family Favorite Pizza$21.95

Pizza Napoletana with Anchovies$21.95

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Finestra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Finestra restaurant rated?

Is Finestra currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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