Restaurant in New York City, United States

Sfoglia

Name: Sfoglia
Address: 1402 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, New York City, US
Telephone: (212) 831-1402

100Pearl Points

Quiet uptown Italian

About Sfoglia

Sfoglia is a practical Upper East Side Italian pick when the night calls for a small-room dinner rather than a scene. Book it for conversation, classic Italian comfort, an easier reservation path than New York's tougher Italian rooms; choose Quality Italian or Sempre Oggi instead if the group wants more scale or polish.

Sfoglia is an Italian restaurant in New York City. The verified details are direct: evening hours seven days a week, a smart casual dress code, recognition from Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America, where it was ranked #678 in 2024. It is worth considering when the goal is Italian dinner in New York City and the decision depends on timing, dress expectations, the kind of night your group wants.

An Italian dinner option in New York City

The clearest reason to consider Sfoglia is simple: it is a New York City Italian restaurant with dinner service listed every night of the week. Monday and Sunday hours are 5:30–9:30 pm, while Tuesday through Saturday hours are 5:30–10 pm. For a broader look at other options, Our full New York City restaurants guide is more useful if the brief is open-ended.

Because no verified bar, cocktail, or beverage program details are available here, plan around the Italian dinner rather than treating drinks as the main reason to go. If the night is built around cocktails first, Our full New York City bars guide may be a better planning tool.

Book it for Italian dinner, with expectations kept practical

Sfoglia sits among several New York City Italian options travelers may compare when choosing a dinner. If you are weighing it against Quality Italian, Rao's, Salumeria Rosi, Scalinatella, or Sempre Oggi, the safest comparison is to focus on the confirmed basics: Sfoglia is Italian, smart casual, open for evening service. Beyond that, check current menus, availability, booking policies directly before deciding.

For diners who care about recognition, Sfoglia's verified accolade is its Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America ranking at #678 in 2024. That is a useful signal, but it should not replace the practical questions: whether the hours fit, whether the dress code matches the plan, whether Italian dinner in New York City is the right brief for the evening.

Who should choose it

Choose Sfoglia if you want an Italian dinner in New York City with smart casual expectations and evening hours that run throughout the week. Skip it if you need verified details that are not available here, such as a specific menu format, named signature dishes, bar seating, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, or lunch service. Travelers planning the rest of the trip can also use New York City guides for hotels, experiences, other dining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sfoglia good for a special occasion?

Sfoglia can work for a special occasion if the plan is an Italian dinner in New York City with a smart casual dress code. The verified details do not confirm a specific room style, price point, or celebration format, so check directly if those factors matter. Rao's is another New York City Italian comparison some diners may consider.

Can I eat at the bar at Sfoglia?

Bar seating is not a verified detail for Sfoglia. Treat it as an Italian dinner restaurant in New York City and check the venue's official channels if bar seating is important. Quality Italian is another New York City comparison to consider depending on the kind of dinner you want.

What should I order at Sfoglia?

The verified cuisine is Italian, but no named signature dishes are confirmed here. The practical move is to review the current menu or ask the restaurant what is recommended that evening. Sempre Oggi is another New York City Italian option diners may compare.

What should a first-timer know about Sfoglia?

Go in expecting an Italian dinner in New York City with a smart casual dress code. Sfoglia lists dinner hours Monday and Sunday from 5:30–9:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30–10 pm. No verified lunch service is listed.

Is lunch or dinner better at Sfoglia?

Dinner is the verified service window here. Sfoglia's listed hours are evening-only: Monday and Sunday 5:30–9:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday 5:30–10 pm. Scalinatella is another New York City Italian comparison if you are considering alternatives.

What are alternatives to Sfoglia in New York City?

Other New York City Italian options to compare include Quality Italian, Rao's, Salumeria Rosi, Scalinatella, Sempre Oggi. Sfoglia's confirmed profile is Italian cuisine, smart casual dress, evening hours, a 2024 Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America ranking.

How far ahead should I book Sfoglia?

No verified booking window is available for Sfoglia. Since it serves dinner in New York City throughout the week, check the restaurant's current reservation channels for availability, especially if you are planning for a specific date or time.

Location

1402 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

New York City, United States

Compare Sfoglia

Sfoglia New York City and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Sfoglia	New York City	Italian	Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #678 (2024)	,
Rao’s	New York City	Italian	,	,
Sempre Oggi	New York City	Italian	,	$$$$
Salumeria Rosi	New York City	Italian	,	,
Scalinatella	New York City	Italian	,	,
Quality Italian	New York City	Italian	,	,

How Sfoglia New York City compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if Sfoglia is not the right fit

Choose Quality Italian if the group wants more energy, more scale, a broader special-occasion feel. Choose Salumeria Rosi if the night should stay casual and Italian without the same small-room dinner tone.

How Sfoglia compares with other New York Italian options

Rao's is the harder, more status-driven Italian reservation; Sfoglia is the saner choice when the goal is actually getting a table without turning dinner into a project. Sempre Oggi sits in a higher $$$$ lane, so choose it when polish and spend are part of the plan, choose Sfoglia when intimacy and lower friction matter more.

Salumeria Rosi is the more casual cross-shop for Italian on the Upper West Side, while Sfoglia is better for a quieter uptown dinner on the east side. Scalinatella reads more old-school and occasion-coded; Sfoglia is a less formal option for a smaller table.

Quality Italian is the pick for groups, energy, a bigger-room feel. Sfoglia is better for two to four people who want Italian food, a compact room, less noise around the decision.