Lusardi's
Upper East Side-Yorkville, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lusardi's is the practical Upper East Side choice when easy booking and a settled New York City dinner matter more than a documented chef's counter, awards profile, or specific price signal. Cross-shop Tha Phraya for Thai contemporary at $$, Crave Fishbar Upper East for seafood, and Caffe Buon Gusto for another neighborhood-comfort option.
About Lusardi's
For Lusardi's in New York City, the key planning details are direct: it is open daily from 12 PM, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual. If your decision depends on a chef's-counter format, named tasting menu, specific cuisine, price point, or award-backed destination signal, check directly before building the night around those details.
Choose it for a New York City meal with clear hours
The useful read is practical. Lusardi's has broad daily hours, which makes it easier to fit into a New York City dining plan than a restaurant with a narrower schedule. Diners specifically hunting for bar seating interaction, tasting-menu pacing, or chef-facing service should confirm directly or look elsewhere. For a deeper New York City search by format, use Our full New York City restaurants guide.
Keep plans flexible and confirm directly for larger parties, peak times, or any specific dining needs. The strongest planning cues are the daily schedule and smart-casual dress code.
How to compare it with other options
If the decision depends on a more specific brief, compare Lusardi's with other dining options before choosing. Tha Phraya, Crave Fishbar Upper East, Caffe Buon Gusto, Kizuna, and Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien are other names to consider in a broader dining search, but the right choice should come down to the current menu, availability, and the kind of night you want.
The verdict: consider Lusardi's when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your New York City plans. Do not frame it as a special trip built around awards, chef detail, price point, or a known counter format without checking those details directly. For a broader night out around the city, pair this search with Our full New York City bars guide or Our full New York City hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1494 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- lusardis.com
- Phone
- +12122492020
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lusardi's reads like a steady, Upper East Side institution: refined rather than flashy, and built around repeat diners instead of hype. The room leans into a northern-Italian elegance—think tablecloths and restrained service—while its residency on Second Avenue anchors it in a residential, low-key pocket of the neighborhood. Rather than chasing trends, Lusardi's sustains relevance through consistency, familiarity and a quietly sophisticated approach to classic Italian-American cooking. The result is a dining experience that feels lived-in and reassuring, suited to guests who value polish and a sense of continuity over the latest culinary fads.
Best For
This is a dinner-forward spot that caters to locals and regulars as much as to visitors seeking an old-school Upper East Side meal. It naturally suits date nights and special occasions where a formal, composed atmosphere matters, and it rewards groups who appreciate classic, refined preparations rather than loud or trendy service. Because the room attracts returning faces and emphasizes durability over flash, reservations are sensible for evening dining; expect an experience that prioritizes steady, well-executed Italian fare in an intimate, residential setting.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define Lusardi's restrained approach: the Cacio e Pepe, Tortelli in Salsa Tartufata and the Lemon Sole are called out as standout dishes and are reliable choices. Favor the menu's classical preparations—they reflect the restaurant's steady, northern-Italian sensibility. Given the formal, tablecloth-led room, plan your visit as a sit-down dinner rather than a quick bite; ordering a selection of the house specialties is the clearest way to sample the restaurant's strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with white tablecloths, dark furnishings, and a classic sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Cacio e Pepe
- Tortelli in Salsa Tartufata
- Lemon Sole
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1494 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Lusardi's is not the right fit, book Tha Phraya for a clearer Thai contemporary brief at $$, or Crave Fishbar Upper East when the table wants seafood without leaving the Upper East Side orbit.
Restaurant context
Lusardi's is easiest to justify when the priority is an Upper East Side table with low reservation friction. Against Crave Fishbar Upper East, it is the less cuisine-specific choice; pick Crave when seafood is the point of the meal, and pick Lusardi's when the group needs a broader neighborhood dinner without building the evening around one category.
Tha Phraya has the clearest value signal in this set because Thai contemporary and $$ pricing give diners a more defined expectation before booking. Lusardi's is better for diners who care more about location and easy planning than a tightly stated concept. Caffe Buon Gusto is the closest comparison for a comfort-led neighborhood meal, while Kizuna and Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien are stronger cross-shops only if their specific formats fit the night.
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Compare Lusardi's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusardi's | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Crave Fishbar Upper East | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Tha Phraya | New York City | Thai contemporary | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Caffe Buon Gusto | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Kizuna | New York City | , | , | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #188Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #792025 Tabelog Silver |
| Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Lusardi's?
The dress code is smart casual. Lusardi's is open 12 PM to 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
How far ahead should I book Lusardi's?
What are alternatives to compare with Lusardi's?
Other names to compare include Crave Fishbar Upper East, Kizuna, Tha Phraya, Caffe Buon Gusto, and Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien. Check current menus, hours, and availability before choosing.
What should a first-timer know about Lusardi's?
Treat Lusardi's as a New York City restaurant with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. If cuisine, price, awards, chef details, or service format matter to your plans, check those details directly before booking.
Is Lusardi's good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the hours and smart-casual dress code match your plans. For details such as group capacity, menu options, or private arrangements, confirm directly with the restaurant.
