This well-established neighborhood staple is a favorite among Upper East Siders craving reliable Italian fare in a modest, warm setting. The menu sticks to the things Italian restaurants do best—lavish plates of antipasti, fresh composed salads, hearty bowls of pasta, olive oil-grilled fish, and tender slow-cooked meats braised in red wine. This is a lovely restaurant with a gracious staff and a wonderful wine list to complement the cuisine.

Lusardi's Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Credit cards accepted.