The best Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side — Caravaggio Ristorante
Upper East Side · Since 2009

The Best Italian Restaurant on the Upper East Side.

Six reasons Caravaggio is the Upper East Side's most quietly loved Italian table — and why guests keep coming back.

Chef & Owner

Giuseppe Bruno

Three decades cooking in New York, rooted in the wisdom of his Salerno ancestors. Owner, Executive Chef, and Sommelier — every detail of the experience passes through him.

The Room

Gio Ponti–Inspired Design

Custom banquettes, framed artwork, candlelight, and a flower mural that has become a Madison Avenue landmark. Italian fine dining meets Italian design history.

The Cooking

Northern Italian Classics

Hand-cut pasta each morning, Mediterranean fish, dry-aged beef. The menu honors regional Italian traditions from the Alps to the Amalfi Coast.

The List

Owner-Curated Wine

A wine program shaped personally by Giuseppe — deep Italian roots, with a careful selection of French and New World bottles. Pairings on request.

The Setting

Quietly On Madison Avenue

A discreet stretch of 74th Street between Madison and Fifth — moments from The Met, Central Park, and the Frick. Outdoor terrace in season.

The Occasion

Built for Celebration

From a private alcove for 20 to a full buyout for 100 — birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, corporate dinners, and weddings, with bespoke menus throughout.

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23 East 74th Street · Between Madison & Fifth Avenue · Upper East Side, New York