Via Quadronno

Upper East Side


A little slice of Italy whose menu looks dropped into New York by the Italian culinary gods, this cozy cafe-bistro has exquisite coffee, as well as a mind-boggling selection of sandwiches – piled high with delectable ingredients, such as prosciutto and Camembert. There are soups, pastas and a very popular daily lasagna. For a splurge, try the cheese or beef fondue set for two.

Quick coffees and snacks are also available at the granite counter.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Upper East Side attractions

1. Met Breuer

0.08 MILES

The newest branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in the landmark former Whitney Museum building (designed by Marcel Breuer; there's an…

2. Frick Collection

0.17 MILES

This spectacular art collection sits in a mansion built by steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, one of the many such residences lining the section of Fifth Ave…

3. Asia Society & Museum

0.2 MILES

Founded in 1956 by John D Rockefeller III (an avid collector of Asian art), this cultural center hosts fascinating exhibits (Buddhist art of Myanmar,…

4. Bethesda Terrace

0.32 MILES

The arched and frescoed walkways of Bethesda Terrace, crowned by the magnificent Bethesda Fountain, have long been a gathering area for New Yorkers of all…

5. Bethesda Fountain

0.32 MILES

This neoclassical fountain is one of New York’s largest. It’s capped by the Angel of the Waters, who is supported by four cherubim. The fountain, created…

6. Ramble

0.39 MILES

In Central Park, between 73rd and 78th Sts, the leafy 38-acre Ramble is a wooded thicket that’s popular with bird-watchers. It's easy to lose your way in…

7. Temple Emanu-El

0.41 MILES

Founded in 1845 as the first Reform synagogue in New York, this temple, completed in 1929, is now one of the largest Jewish houses of worship in the world…

8. The Mall

0.41 MILES

This Parisian-style promenade – allegedly the only straight line in Central Park – lined with rare North American elms, is flanked by statues of literati…