Delizia 92
Upper East Side-Yorkville, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Delizia 92 is a practical Upper East Side pick when ease matters more than ceremony. Use it for a casual lunch, early dinner, or takeout nearby; skip it for a splurge meal or a destination booking, since verified details on cuisine, pricing, awards, and seating are thin.
About Delizia 92
Delizia 92 is a New York City dining option with casual dress and daily hours. It is best approached as a practical choice when timing and simplicity matter, rather than as a restaurant to evaluate through assumptions about cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, awards, or a chef-led format.
For a first visit, keep expectations direct. The basics are the name, New York City location, casual dress code, and operating hours: Monday through Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM; Thursday and Friday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. If seating style, reservations, group setup, menu details, dietary accommodations, or ordering options matter, check those directly with the venue before planning around them.
Use it for easy New York City dining, not a splurge night
Delizia 92 makes the most sense when the plan is simple and the group wants a casual New York City meal within its posted hours. First-timers should avoid building a high-expectation evening around assumptions about specific dishes, pricing, service format, or recognition.
The hours give diners flexibility across the week, including later closing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Beyond that, the safest planning approach is conservative: confirm any important details directly, especially if the visit depends on a specific table arrangement, time-sensitive meal, dietary need, or service option.
Know Before You Go
- Location: New York City.
- Hours: Mon-Wed 11 AM-9 PM; Thu-Fri 11 AM-10 PM; Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sun 11:30 AM-9 PM.
- Dress code: Casual.
- Best use: A direct casual meal when the posted hours and New York City location fit your plans.
- Not the right fit for: Diners who need firm details on awards, pricing, cuisine, tasting formats, dietary policies, or specific service options before choosing a restaurant.
Planning details
- Location
- 1762 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- delizia92.com
- Phone
- +12129963720
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Delizia 92 registers as a quietly sophisticated, neighborhood Italian that privileges steady technique over spectacle. The restaurant sits on a residential stretch of Second Avenue where regulars value consistency, and that local loyalty shapes a restrained, intimate atmosphere. The kitchen’s European approach to Greenmarket-driven, seasonally calibrated ingredients keeps plates thoughtful and refined rather than flashy. Service and pacing favor conversation and a measured dining rhythm, so the room feels polished without feeling formal — a polished Upper East Side spot that rewards diners who appreciate composed cooking and an understated, residential dining experience.
Best For
Delizia 92 is built around composed, market-driven cooking that reads best at dinner, when the kitchen can showcase seasonal ingredients and refined technique. It suits low-key date nights and quietly professional business dinners where the focus is on food and conversation rather than theatrics. Because the restaurant trades on neighborhood loyalty and consistency, it also works well for locals seeking a reliable evening meal. Plan an evening visit to experience the menu at its most considered, when the team is cooking to the rhythms of the season and the plates speak to sustained attention to detail.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize dishes that signal the kitchen’s market-driven intent: look for menu items that reference seasonal or Greenmarket sourcing, which tend to be the strongest preparations. Rely on the menu’s signature touchstones — Sicilian slice, Pollo Arciduca and La Deliziosa — as reliable entry points to the kitchen’s style. Portions and techniques lean composed and deliberate, so consider sharing a slice and a main to sample contrasts without overcommitting. Expect consistent, technical execution rather than gimmicks, and ask what’s newly in from the market to find the freshest expressions of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual front area with a relaxed neighborhood vibe and more formal back dining room
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Sicilian slice
- Pollo Arciduca
- La Deliziosa
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1762 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nick's, Notable alternative
- Tinos, Notable alternative
- Cafe d'Alsace, Notable alternative
- Korali, Notable alternative
- Barking Dog NYC, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Delizia 92 is the easiest choice when the priority is convenience on the Upper East Side. Compared with Nick's and Tinos, it reads more like a low-planning neighborhood option than a place to build a full night around. Pick it when availability and proximity matter more than a clearly defined dining angle.
Cafe d'Alsace is the better cross-shop if ambiance and a more occasion-ready setting matter. Korali is the stronger alternative when the group wants a more specific sit-down dinner plan rather than a casual fallback. For families or an easygoing group meal, Barking Dog NYC may be the safer pick if the goal is comfort over precision.
Value is hard to rank without a published price range for Delizia 92, so the practical recommendation is simple: choose it for ease, not for a researched splurge. If the meal needs to feel more planned, compare Cafe d'Alsace or Korali first; if the group needs the path of least resistance, Delizia 92 stays in play.
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Compare Delizia 92
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Delizia 92 | New York City | No published awards |
| Nick's | New York City | No published awards |
| Tinos | New York City | No published awards |
| Cafe d'Alsace | New York City | No published awards |
| Korali | New York City | No published awards |
| Barking Dog NYC | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Delizia 92?
Start with the basics: Delizia 92 is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is open daily. Its hours are 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 11 AM to 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 11:30 AM to 10 PM Saturday, and 11:30 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at Delizia 92?
If bar seating or a specific seating setup is important, check directly with Delizia 92 before you go. You can also compare your plan with Nick's or Tinos if you want another option to consider.
Does Delizia 92 handle dietary restrictions?
If your group has dietary restrictions, ask Delizia 92 directly before you go. This is especially important if your group needs allergen guidance, ingredient details, or other accommodations.
What are alternatives to Delizia 92 in New York City?
Other options to compare include Nick's, Tinos, Cafe d'Alsace, Korali, and Barking Dog NYC. Use current official information from each venue to confirm hours, menus, booking details, and service options before deciding.
Is Delizia 92 good for a special occasion?
Delizia 92 is best framed as a casual New York City option. If you are planning a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion that depends on a specific menu, room setup, price point, or service style, confirm those details directly before booking or visiting.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Delizia 92?
That depends on your schedule. Delizia 92 opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 9 PM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, and at 10 PM Thursday through Saturday.
How far ahead should I book Delizia 92?
For reservation and booking details, contact Delizia 92 directly if your timing is fixed, your group is larger, or you need a specific setup. For comparison planning, you can also check current details for Barking Dog NYC.
