Brio
Upper East Side Italian restaurant that caters to the neighborhood with salads, pastas, pizzas for lunch or dinner.
(347) 537-3519
137 E 61st St
(at Lexington Ave)
New York,
NY
10021
40.7636
-73.9674
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Midtown
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About Brio-since 1990 brio has defined itself as a fine dining institution in new york city. evolving every year in decor and ambience, the food has always remained the highest of quality.
Private Parties- brio can accommodate up to 100 people between both of its rooms. each room can be booked individually depending upon the number of people in the party. bookings are available for all occasions.
Outdoor Cafe- In the warmer months our doors open onto 61 st street and provide for a relaxing evening or afternoon of dining al fresco.
Brunch- We now serve brunch on Sundays from 12-4
You can now order online, make reservations, and view daily specials through our website at www.brionyc.com
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Upper East Side Italian restaurant that caters to the neighborhood with salads, pastas, pizzas for lunch or dinner.
User Reviews
gatinha85
May 08, 2009
I started going here with my co-worker Saba months ago, and became obsessed. Love the ambiance, reasonably priced, the food is AMAZING! I get the truffled polenta to start with every time I go. Anything I've ever ordered there has been delicious. I normally go with friends or coworkers, but recently I went with my boyfriend, his mother and his sister. His mother is a tough critic, but was blown away by the quality of the food. She ordered the spinach salad and the frutte di mare pasta. even my boyfriend, who is a health and gym nut, finished his food and was picking off my plate of pasta. The service is sometimes good sometimes not- I've had some fantastic waiters and some crappy ones. The good thing is that everything else is so superb you barely notice!! And the Italian family who owns it, including Massimo and Damien, are SO nice, so welcoming, greet you by name and walk you to your table, sometimes even sitting down with you for a bit. It makes you feel like you walked into a neighborhood trattoria in Italy. This is my go-to dinner spot. Great for going with friends, family, or on a date.
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hungrycouple
April 20, 2009
Located slightly off the avenue, Brio offers a little side-street peace in the middle of a busy shopping area and their outdoor tables are appealing without the avenue noise and traffic. Once inside, though, the room is drab, undecorated and in need of some paint and sprucing up. Cain chairs that look beautiful are uncomfortable and we found it odd that they don't open for Sunday brunch until Noon. Worst of all, though, is the slow and indifferent service, with waiters more interested in talking to each other than addressing their customers. Despite all this, the food was good, the weekend prix fixe brunch is a bargain and the bloody Mary's were generous. The price includes a drink, a choice of salad or tasty soup and a delicious entree. Their take on eggs Benedict and tomato frittata are exceptionally good and the dessert menu offers many tempting choices. While the molten chocolate soufflé was a bit over-cooked, the homemade millefoglie was scrumptious. A coat of paint for the room and some training for the staff could quickly turn this into a regular haunt. But perhaps they have little incentive to improve. With generous drinks, tasty food and reasonable prices, the restaurant quickly filled and tables turned. For us, though, New York offers too many options to return to Brio in the near future.
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TheBigAppleGirl
March 21, 2009
I ordered a pizza and it was delicious. Other people in my party ordered pasta and fish dishes. They all said that their food was very good and would come back again especially for the Napoleon dessert. Our head waiter was very energetic.
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About Brio-since 1990 brio has defined itself as a fine dining institution in new york city. evolving every year in decor and ambience, the food has always remained the highest of quality.
Private Parties- brio can accommodate up to 100 people between both of its rooms. each room can be booked individually depending upon the number of people in the party. bookings are available for all occasions.
Outdoor Cafe- In the warmer months our doors open onto 61 st street and provide for a relaxing evening or afternoon of dining al fresco.
Brunch- We now serve brunch on Sundays from 12-4
You can now order online, make reservations, and view daily specials through our website at www.brionyc.com
