da Adriano

"The most authentic and delicious italian place in NYC. You can find breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have tried all three and I can say everything is impeccable! The focaccia is delicious, very very tasty; you can tell that the ingredients used are high quality and that everything is daily made (I added a picture of my favorite one - Focaccia San Daniele). Great option for lunch at the restaurant but also to get on the go. The pasta they prepare is absolutely authentic, so so good and cooked on point! I loved the Home made Rigatoni with tuna (shown in picture) and I highly recomend it as well as the rest of the menu. You can also find excellent, very meticulously cooked meat dishes, I have tried the Roast Beef with Roasted Carrots (picture) and I was blown away! The place is super clean, looks warm, cozy and very elegant and the staff is so welcoming. The service is flawless, and it makes the difference along with the authenticity and high quality of the dishes!"

"Amazing neighborhood spot from one of Saint Ambroes and Casa Lever’s best chefs! Chef Adriano is passionate and serves a wonderful meal and experience! Highly recommend the focaccia breads and any pasta dish that Chef is serving that day. We had Torta della Nonna & Cacio e Pepe, and they were phenomenal!"

"Da Adriano is one of the best and most authentic neighborhood Italian spots in the Upper East Side. Place is impeccably clean. Coffee is rich, bold with a smooth finish. Food is always on point - with one of the best Bolognese’s I’ve had. Focaccia sandwiches are a great lunchtime option and they are made fresh daily (you can tell). Best of all - the owner/head chef of the restaurant is one of the nicest people - he knows almost all his customers by name, takes pride in his creations and with every inch of his being is full of that Italian charisma that unfailingly makes you smile."

"This classy little Italian restaurant is in my neighborhood one block from me. The owner, Adriano, is charming and the food, wine and decor are great. I am a vegan and Adriano knows what vegan means and which foods I can eat. This is my new favorite restaurant."

"Since da Adriano opened, I've come in for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food can't be more authentic. It's Italian home cooking with a modern twist. The ambiance is cozy and elegant. What really sets it apart is the hospitality. Chef Adriano and his wife, Anja, really strive to create a neighborhood place where people feel genuinely welcomed. Recently I had the experience of hosting my husband’s milestone birthday party here. The process was a breeze. I approached them after having coffee twice during the first few weeks of their soft-launch. I had no doubt that they would deliver great food, drinks, and service. And they truely knocked it out of the park! Anja is professional, considerate and so easy to work with during planning. On the day of the event, as soon as we arrived the chef quickly escorted us to sit down and served us two plates of pasta assuming we would be too busy to eat. That turned out to be unnecessary. We were enjoying all the food and drinks every minute while catching up with our guests. Anja, Adriano, and the staff took care of everything else for us. The service was seamless. Many of our guests were curious how I discovered this hidden gem. Of course, I gladly took the credit! As the party came to a close, we were pleasantly surprised to find that there was no mess to deal with. Everything was neatly packed, making it easy for us to take home any leftovers and extras. Anja and Adriano's thoughtfulness even extended to saving our cake topper and candles, which was a lovely touch. Finally, the food itself, especially Torta della nonna, evokes a sense of nostalgia for me. Growing up in Taiwan, the treats I enjoyed were quite different from those at da Adriano. However, what they share is the use of simple ingredients crafted in small batches, avoiding mass-produced food found even at fancy places."