Il Gradino
This Upper East Side Italian spot pairs fresh pasta with a rare promise: they will custom-prepare almost any dish exactly how you want it.
- Mon – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 17:00 – 22:00
- $$$$
- 808 Lexington Ave
- 4.2 (100 reviews)
Description
Beyond the standard menu, dinner begins with a detailed breakdown of a wide selection of daily specials. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients in dishes like linguine with clams and bucatini alla amatriciana, which arrive in generous portions. The service is notably attentive and welcoming, maintaining a fine-dining feel while offering pricing that represents a solid value for the neighborhood.