Aunt Jake's Upper East Side

4.6 (242)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

1555 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Please join us at Aunt Jake's UES for dinner and lunch on the weekends. While the Pasta Experience is held at our venue, this is NOT to be confused with the Pasta Experience. This is a regular dining reservation. For the pasta class please go to Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience.

Founded in 2015, the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic, cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice on how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jakes’ core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces in a health-conscious manner. The customer can mix and match, sauce with shape, and create a custom dish of their own. What’s more, the customer can also choose whether they would like their food served individual or family-style.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(917) 261-5040
Website
http://www.auntjakesnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Aunt Jake’s is perfect for private events and large parties. For large dinner parties we offer a delicious 3 course family style meal. There are currently two different menu options available: $50 & $65Please inquire within for additional menu details!

Location
1555 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
80th & 81st
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
86th Street - Q Train 77th Street - 6 Train
Additional
Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Kale Caesar Salad**$14.00
Shredded Kale, Classic Caesar Dressing
Calamari$17.00
Sweet Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Marinara
Mushroom Arancini$14.00
Risotto, Mixed Mushrooms, Panko, Truffle Aioli
Three Lettuce Italian Salad*$15.00
Romaine, Radicchio, Iceberg, Pepperoncini, Olives, Onion, Tomato, Parmesan
Burrata "Stracciatella"**$16.00
Roasted Tomato, Basil Tapenade, Rustic Bread
All Natural Beef Meatballs$18.00
Pecorino Cheese, Salt, Milk, Bread, Parsley
Mussels$16.00
Garlic, Basil, Parsley, White Wine
Beet Salad$15.00
Sliced Beets, Ricotta, Shallots, Pistachio, Arugula, Honey Vinaigrette

Create Your Own Pasta

Shapes

Rigatoni (13mm)$16.00
Semolina, Salt, Olive Oil
Cavatelli$16.00
All-Purpose Flour, Durum Flour, Eggs, Ricotta
Squid Ink Bucatini (3.5mm)$19.00
All-Purpose Flour, Durum Flour, Eggs, Squid Ink
Mafalda (Long Ribbons)$17.00
Semolina, Salt, Olive Oil
Butternut Squash Noodles$16.00
Spiralized Butternut Squash
Tagliatelle$18.00
All-Purpose Flour, Durum Flour, Eggs
Gluten-Free Rigati$18.00
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, Eggs
Herb Garganelli (Hollow Ridged Cylinders)$17.00
All-Purpose Flour, Durum, Eggs, Green Herbs
Four Cheese Herb Ravioli$22.00
Fontal, Ricotta, Parmesan, Pecorino
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$19.00
All Purpose Flour, Egg, Salt

Sauces

Marinara*
San Marzano Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, Basil, Chili
Arrabbiata*
+$3; Our Marinara Sauce with Chili Pepper, Roasted Garlic
Broken Meatball
+$6; Our Marinara Sauce with the Addition of Broken Meatballs
Sunday Sauce
+$7; Our Marinara Sauce with Short Rib, Sausage, Veal
Mushroom Ragu
+$4; Leeks, Shallots, Herbs, and Parmesan
Roasted Garlic Pecorino
+$4; Heavy Cream, Garlic and Butter
Carbonara
+$5; Pancetta, Eggs, Peas, Pecorino
Alla Vodka
+$4; Cream, Vodka, Tomato
Pesto
+$4; Fresh Basil, Parsley, Walnuts, Parmesan Cheese (not oil based)
Lamb Ragu
+$7; Braised Lamb Shanks, Lamb Jus, Pecorino (not a red sauce)

Specialties

Shrimp Scampi$29.00
Spaghettini, Garlic, Parsley, Butter-Lemon Broth
Chicken Parmigiana$25.00
Spicy Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella (side of pasta $6 extra)
Three Cheese Meat Lasagna$26.00
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Ground Beef, Short Rib
Roasted Cauliflower Risotto*$24.00
Cashew-Cauliflower Cream, Spring Peas
Lemon Chicken$28.00
Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Wine, Chili Flakes, Polenta
Squid Ink Bucatini Vongole$29.00
Little Neck Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Chili

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side.

4.6

(242)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

242 Reviews

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SarahQ
Boise5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! We had salad, calamari and pasta. It was all great. It is a small restaurant, so the service is great. You will need a reservation!
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DeborahH
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, friendly service. We went during a posta making class, so it was a little noisy, but we enjoyed our meal.
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RichardG
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome homemade pasta and sauces. Nice quality and quantity. Will be a regular from now on. Great place for pasta that’s casual and not over the top fancy when all you want is just some good pasta.
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Brian
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had a reservation, got the last table when arriving on time. Loud music was deafening, impossible for normal table conversation. Mussels were great, but tagliatelle carbonara was tasteless. The place was crowded and we were provided the check as soon as we had finished our dishes, so clearly we were not encouraged to stay any longer.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great ambiance, delicious burrata and homemade pasta. Javier was awesome!
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randallr Gold
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time we ate at the restaurant. In the past, we did only take out. Everything was great!
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AnnH
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Always get amazing food and service is great.
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AllisonF Gold
New York City7 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
My meal was practically inedible and the noise was thru the roof AND the wait staff were annoyingly pushy and rushing us along. Will never go back.
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KarinaW
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went with friends. Loved it. Each meal was delicious as well as the drinks.
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BernadetteA
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Multiple pasta options and you get to create your meal - choose an on-site made pasta and one of their delicious sauces. Gluten free options are just as yummy! Service was excellent desire a super busy Thursday night. They offer pasta making events as well and one was occurring the night we were there. It added to the noise level but at the same time was fun to consider taking a class in the future. Excellent drinks and an affordable wine list.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(917) 261-5040
Website
http://www.auntjakesnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Aunt Jake’s is perfect for private events and large parties. For large dinner parties we offer a delicious 3 course family style meal. There are currently two different menu options available: $50 & $65Please inquire within for additional menu details!

Location
1555 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
80th & 81st
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
86th Street - Q Train 77th Street - 6 Train
Additional
Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Aunt Jake's Upper East Side

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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To Start

Kale Caesar Salad**$14.00

Calamari$17.00

Mushroom Arancini$14.00

Three Lettuce Italian Salad*$15.00

Burrata "Stracciatella"**$16.00

All Natural Beef Meatballs$18.00

Mussels$16.00

Beet Salad$15.00

Create Your Own Pasta

Shapes

Rigatoni (13mm)$16.00

Cavatelli$16.00

Squid Ink Bucatini (3.5mm)$19.00

Mafalda (Long Ribbons)$17.00

Butternut Squash Noodles$16.00

Tagliatelle$18.00

Gluten-Free Rigati$18.00

Herb Garganelli (Hollow Ridged Cylinders)$17.00

Four Cheese Herb Ravioli$22.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$19.00

Sauces

Marinara*

Arrabbiata*

Broken Meatball

Sunday Sauce

Mushroom Ragu

Roasted Garlic Pecorino

Carbonara

Alla Vodka

Pesto

Lamb Ragu

Specialties

Shrimp Scampi$29.00

Chicken Parmigiana$25.00

Three Cheese Meat Lasagna$26.00

Roasted Cauliflower Risotto*$24.00

Lemon Chicken$28.00

Squid Ink Bucatini Vongole$29.00

Additional information

Permanently Closed