Masseria East
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Masseria East is worth booking for a low-friction Upper East Side meal, especially lunch or early dinner when conversation matters. It is not the pick for a heavily researched destination dinner, but its broad service hours make it useful for repeat neighborhood plans, small occasions, and groups that value convenience.
About Masseria East
Masseria East is a New York City restaurant with hours that make it relatively easy to plan around. It is open from 12–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and it runs a continuous Sunday schedule from 12–9:30 PM. Use it when the practical details matter: timing, a smart-casual dress code, and a direct New York City dining plan.
The useful read here is timing. The listed hours include 12–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, plus Sunday from 12–9:30 PM, so the restaurant has midday and evening hours on most days. Beyond that, details such as cuisine, menu format, chef, price, and service style are not specified here.
Use it for practical New York City planning, not unconfirmed specifics
Because chef, cuisine, menu format, and price tier are not specified here, treat this as a practical planning note rather than a research-heavy recommendation. That is not a negative if the need is clear: Masseria East has defined daily hours in New York City and a smart-casual dress code, which gives diners a basic framework for planning.
If you are comparing options, keep the comparison focused on fit and availability rather than unsupported specifics. Other names to consider include Antonucci, Pig Heaven, Flex Mussels, Eli's Table, Amber, and other New York City dining rooms, depending on the kind of meal and timing you need.
The repeat-visit play: choose the slot before the occasion
For a diner who already knows the restaurant, the decision is less about novelty and more about matching the time slot to the plan. Masseria East is listed from 12–3 PM Monday through Saturday, then again from 5–9:30 PM. Sunday hours run from 12–9:30 PM.
The bottom line: choose Masseria East when you want a New York City restaurant with hours that are easy to plan around and a smart-casual dress code. If you need a documented chef angle, published tasting format, specific cuisine, or accolade, those details are not specified here.
Planning details
- Location
- 1404 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- masseriaeast.com
- Phone
- +12125353520
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Masseria East channels the Puglian masseria — a fortified farmhouse — into an Upper East Side dining room. The restaurant foregrounds the architecture of a slow, communal meal: antipasti give way to primi, then secondi, then cheese and preserves, with no rush between them. That pacing creates a relaxed, intimate atmosphere rooted in rustic tradition, while the neighborhood setting keeps the service confident and polished. The experience feels less like trend-driven experimentation and more like a deliberate ritual: warm, quietly charming, and designed for lingering conversations around a long table.
Best For
This is a spot built for unhurried evening dining: think date nights and business dinners that benefit from time and attention. The masseria format encourages a multi-course progression and lingering over food and conversation, so it suits couples and colleagues who want to settle in for a full meal rather than a quick night out. Located on the Upper East Side, it leans on neighborhood confidence over novelty, making it a reliable choice when you want a composed, well-paced dinner with room to savor each course.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the masseria pacing: start with generous antipasti and let the table linger — the copy notes antipasti alone 'can occupy a table for twenty minutes.' Allow roughly two hours for the meal so you can move through primi and secondi without rush. Share pastas and mains: signature dishes like Lasagna, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and Linguine alle Vongole flag good places to focus the primi and seafood offerings. Treat the sequence — antipasti, primi, secondi, then cheese and preserves — as the intended rhythm and plan your timing accordingly.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and elegant atmosphere with white tablecloths, rugs, wine bottle shelving, and a warm, old New York feel that is quiet and relaxing.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Lasagna
- Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
- Linguine alle Vongole
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1404 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10075
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this is full
Try Antonucci if the group wants a nearby Italian-leaning dinner with a similar neighborhood feel. Try Eli's Table if the occasion calls for a more deliberate Upper East Side meal with stronger wine-dinner energy.
Restaurant context
How Masseria East compares on the Upper East Side
Masseria East is the practical choice when booking ease and a calmer Upper East Side setting matter more than a headline concept. Compared with Antonucci, it feels like the safer all-purpose neighborhood booking; choose Antonucci when the group specifically wants a more classic Italian-leaning night.
Pig Heaven and Flex Mussels are better if the group already agrees on a clearer lane: casual Chinese comfort at Pig Heaven, seafood-focused energy at Flex Mussels. Masseria East works better for mixed preferences because the decision is less cuisine-specific and more about an easy, polished meal.
Eli's Table is the stronger cross-shop for a wine-friendly Upper East Side dinner with more of a planned-night-out feel. Pick Masseria East when timing and table availability matter; pick Eli's Table when the occasion needs more structure and a stronger sense of intent.
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Compare Masseria East
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Masseria East | New York City | No published awards |
| Amber | New York City | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #662026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #902026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 2026SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Restaurants2026 Black Pearl 2 DiamondMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Cathay Members’ Choice Awards — Venue Winners2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Pig Heaven | New York City | No published awards |
| Antonucci | New York City | No published awards |
| Flex Mussels | New York City | No published awards |
| Eli's Table | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Masseria East accommodate groups?
Group-specific details are not specified here. Masseria East does publish broad service hours in New York City, including 12–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday hours from 12–9:30 PM, so choose a time that fits your party's needs and confirm directly.
What should I wear to Masseria East?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished everyday clothing rather than very formal attire.
Is a midday or evening visit better at Masseria East?
Both midday and evening windows are listed on most days. Masseria East is listed from 12–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, while Sunday hours run from 12–9:30 PM.
How far ahead should I plan Masseria East?
Specific booking lead times are not specified here. Use the published hours to choose a suitable midday or evening window, and confirm availability directly for your preferred date.
Is Masseria East good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion. The practical details are its New York City location, smart-casual dress code, and published daily hours. If you are comparing options, Antonucci, Amber, Eli's Table, Flex Mussels, and Pig Heaven are other names to consider based on your preferred timing and setting.
