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A place · Restaurant · Upper East Side · on 1 of my list

A.O.C East.

Worth it, says Antonina. As one of the best restaurants in the Upper East Side you'll find it's easy to lose track of time.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best restaurants on the Upper East Side
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best restaurants on the Upper East Side

No. 10 on that list5 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayQ to 86 St, 5 min
  • Address1590 1st Ave., New York, NY 10028
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

As one of the best restaurants in the Upper East Side you'll find it's easy to lose track of time.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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