Fun things to do in Upper East Side New York City (US)

La Pecora Bianca UES is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas—all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.

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Bagel Shop is most popular around 12 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Calexico is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Calexico started as a street cart in 2006, and has been serving award-winning Cal-Mex cuisine to New Yorkers ever since. Founded by 3 brothers from the border town of Calexico, California (California + Mexico = Calexico), Calexico's Upper East Side outpost serves elevated West Coast-style Mexican food and cocktails in a beautiful space on the corner of 78th Street and Second Ave. The vibe is fun and relaxed, with an eclectic soundtrack that leans toward 60's garage rock and vintage punk rock.

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Pil Pil is most popular around 2 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Pil Pil, named for a specific kind of sauce originating in the Basque region of Spain, fills an important role on the Upper East Side. It is a neighborhood watering hole, upscale and with enough ambience for a perfect date or friendly hangout, but still casual enough to lure locals back multiple times each week.

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EJ's Luncheonette is most popular around 11 AM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

EJ's Luncheonette is known as serving New York City's best comfort food. Breakfast served all day. Lunch and Dinner specials that change daily. Quick service when you need a great meal on the fly. EJ's is truly an authentic New York City experience for tourists and locals alike. EJ's Luncheonette is conveniently located near Central park and many of the Upper East Side museums.

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Ravagh Persian Grill is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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