Fresh House-Made Pasta
Fresh Bigoli made every day, from alla Norma and vodka sauce to pomodoro with burrata, pistachio pesto, bolognese, and scampi e gamberi.
Italian Wine & Pasta Bar
BICCHIERE
Bicchiere is a neighborhood Italian wine and pasta bar on New York City’s Upper East Side, inspired by the simple pleasure of good food, good wine, and good company.
Fresh Pasta
Italian Wine
Cicchetti
Fresh Bigoli, Italian wine, green-rimmed plates
Fresh handmade pasta, cicchetti for the table, and Italian wine in the heart of the Upper East Side.
About
Benvenuti a Bicchiere
Bicchiere means “glass” in Italian—a simple name inspired by what we want the restaurant to be: a place to gather around a glass of wine and something good to eat.
Inspired by the wine bars and bacari of Venice, Bicchiere brings together cicchetti—small Italian bites made for sharing—fresh pasta made in-house, seasonal dishes, and a carefully selected Italian wine list.
Our approach is simple. Good ingredients, uncomplicated cooking, approachable wines, and genuine hospitality.
Located on the Upper East Side, Bicchiere was created as a neighborhood place you can visit often—whether it’s for a quick glass and a bite, pasta for dinner, or a long evening around the table with friends.
What We Serve
Venetian-inspired Cicchetti
Small Italian plates across seafood, meat, veggies, and cheese: smoked salmon, shrimp, prosciutto, meatballs, eggplant, mushroom, gorgonzola, and fresh ricotta.
Thoughtfully Selected Italian Wines
A neighborhood glass of wine, a plate of fresh pasta, and an easy walk-ins-only evening on York Avenue.
Fresh Every Day
Fresh house-made pasta celebrating traditional Italian flavors with a modern approach.
Bigoli, a traditional Venetian thick-cut pasta, known for its firm, rustic texture and ability to beautifully carry rich sauces.
Signature Plates
Italian tradition, thoughtfully reimagined.
Bigoli al Pomodoro con Burrata
A bright tomato sauce, fresh Bigoli, basil, and soft burrata over the top.
Bigoli al Pesto di Pistacchio
Creamy pistachio pesto with grated cheese, herbs, and fresh handmade pasta.
Bigoli alla Norma
Tomato, eggplant, basil, and a glass of Italian red beside the plate.
Cicchetti
Small plates before the Bigoli arrives.
Start with smoked salmon, shrimp, prosciutto, meatballs, roasted eggplant, mushrooms, gorgonzola with pear, or fresh ricotta with fig and pistachio.
Gallery
From @bicchierenyc
Visit Us
Our Locations
Visit us at 450 East 81st Street, just off York Avenue on the Upper East Side.
Open Now
450 E 81st St
New York, NY 10028
Walk-Ins Only
Fresh Bigoli, cicchetti, Italian wine
Coming Soon
318 E 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
Two floors
Back patio