Isle of Capri

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Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1955 serves northern, southern dishes to diners in window-filled main room and intimate grotto downstairs.
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Authentic Italian cuisine
  • Pastas, salads & seafood

The enchanting Isle of Capri Italian restaurant knows how to cater to the residents of Manhattan; after all they've been doing so for over 50 years. This casually elegant New York Italian restaurant stands as a testament to where fabulous Italian food and excellent service will get you: loyal clientele and many successful years as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. The Isle of Capri Italian restaurant was established by the Lamanna family in 1955 and offers authentic Northern and Southern Italian cooking. This family-owned Upper East Side Italian eatery knows just how to make you feel right at home. Whether dining with friends, family or on a romantic date, they can accommodate any party. Dine outside on the enclosed sidewalk cafe, inside the main dining area or book a private party in the downstairs Grotto. Come & get treated to an unforgettable dining experience.

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(212) 758-1828

1028 3rd Ave New York, NY 10021
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Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1955 serves northern, southern dishes to diners in window-filled main room and intimate grotto downstairs.

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Upper East Side Gem  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Fanny K. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 283

Yes, there are many good Italian restaurants on the upper east side, and this restaurant, which has been around for 50 years (!) is certainly one of them. The food is consistently abvoe average and the return clientele rave to their friends and want to keep it a secret from strangers. You will enjoy the very personal attention here, along with the really special food. Go!! Enjoy!!

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Delicious 5 Star Rating - World class

By George454

Isle of Capri was a very nice surprise. I've walked past it dozens of times but finally went in a few weeks ago. Excellent and attentive service throughout the meal and the food was prepared very nicely. Everything we had was delicious. I'd definitely return.

Pros: Food, Staff
Posted 02/02/09

Great service; Very friendly atmosphere; great Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana 5 Star Rating - World class

By cliffmn

You are greeted with a friendly smile and it only gets better from there. The service is attentive and the wait staff knows how to pace the meal. The food is very tasty and worth the price.

Posted 06/28/08

Excellent, authentic Italian restaurant! 5 Star Rating - World class

By arb84

We tried Isle of Capri at the suggestion of a friend. It was fantastic! It is lovely inside, the staff is attentive, and the food is wonderfully prepared - all at a very reasonable price. The calamari appetizer, warm vegetable salad, and parmesan asparagus dishes were excellent. I ordered the chicken marsala - it was the best I've had! The complimentary bruschetta and cookies only added to the already wonderful dining experience.

Pros: variety of menu options, wonderful food, cozy atmosphere, great value
Cons: none
Posted 03/02/08

Great fresh pasta 4 Star Rating - Very good

By lutece

Went with my Aunt for lunch. Atmosphere was confortable and pretty. Service, excellent.
We ordered simple pasta primavera, asked for it on homemade pasta which wasn't on the menu. No problem they made it with green and white homemade noodles. The veggies were the perfect combination, lightly sauced, tasty and excellent.
I will go back to try more , lovely place.....

Posted 08/27/06

ONE OF NY'S BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5 Star Rating - World class

By jessie18

I TOOK MY BOYFRIEND HERE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND WE WERE SEATED AT A CORNER TABLE IN LIKE A PRIVATE ROOM BY A WINDOW, IT WAS VERY ROMANTIC AND THE FOOD AND THE SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING. THE WAITERS WERE VERY ATTENTIVE AND FRIENDLY. I ALSO RECOMMEND THAT U DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT HAVING A PIECE OF TIRAMISU,IT IS THE BEST I'VE EVER TASTED! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK.

Pros: INEXPENSIVE
Posted 08/07/05