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Sistina, New York, NY

Sistina

4.8
4.8
1713 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
24 E 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES
WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATED
WE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORS
WE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake)
PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGE
Sistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.
DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Bruno
  • Private party facilities
    Sistina's Winter Garden is perfect for intimate gatherings, hosting up to 40 guests with a luxurious atmosphere, large windows, skylights, and exquisite art. Opt for a complete buyout for up to 80 guests, including the main dining room, garden room, and bar for an elevated dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 861-7660
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Madison and Fifth Ave
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located on 80th st. between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue.
  • Public transit
    the local 6 train stops at 77th street and Lexington Avethe 4,5 & 6 trains stop at 86th street and Lexington Ave
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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What 1,713 people are saying

Sistina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sistina is a remarkable dining destination in New York City, celebrated for its "impeccable service" and "creative and delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the extensive menu and specials, with standout dishes like venison ragu and seafood bolognese. The "beautiful and elegant" ambiance and impressive wine selection enhance the dining experience.

1,713 Reviews
  1. Nila VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The wine list was extensive and the staff was wonderfully helpful

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  2. Joan VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently creative and delicious menu. Always a pleasure to dine here.

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  3. Milton VIP

    Brazil2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Everything met the high expectations we had when you booked the Sistrina.

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  4. Gerald VIP

    London76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food .. Excellent service.. beautiful ambience

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  5. David

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Although we are East Siders, we had never visited Sistina until an event nearby sent us in search of a convenient dinner spot. What a terrific find. The service was impeccable. The menu is superfluous as Antonio, our waiter, reeled off a long list of specials for every course. I had a tasty fried oysters dish and a spinach pasta with venison ragu. My wife had a fish dish, and our son had a salad and gnocchi. Then three tasty desserts. A bit pricier than we expected, but well worth it. We'll be going back.

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  6. Laura VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps one of the memorable and delightful dining experiences I have had. The place was beautiful, the staff attentive, the food phenomenal. You will not regret coming here.

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  7. Mark VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of New Yorks best ! Food and service is impeccable and the menu always changes

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  8. Sergey VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant atmosphere with friendly service but the food was mediocre at best

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  9. christine VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in New York City without a doubt

    1 person found this helpful

  10. ira VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was terrific and extremely attentive. The Food was as delicious and interesting as always. It's usually quieter than tonight. There was a private party. We are looking forward to another lovely evening there soon.

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FAQs

Sistina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 861-7660.

Sistina is rated 4.8 stars by 1713 OpenTable diners.

Sistina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Sistina

24 E 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison and Fifth Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located on 80th st. between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue.
  • Public transit
    the local 6 train stops at 77th street and Lexington Avethe 4,5 & 6 trains stop at 86th street and Lexington Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Bruno
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Sistina's Winter Garden is perfect for intimate gatherings, hosting up to 40 guests with a luxurious atmosphere, large windows, skylights, and exquisite art. Opt for a complete buyout for up to 80 guests, including the main dining room, garden room, and bar for an elevated dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 861-7660
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