Service was fast, attentive, and good.Atmosphere is best at one of the lower tables. High tops were too high for the chairs so your plate is uncomfortably at upper chest level. And all high tops were under bright, direct cold lighting.Pizza was honestly my least favorite Neapolitan pizza I’ve had in NYC. The toppings were not as fresh as I would have hoped for (canned mushroom slices and burrata was mediocre). The minala was a crime against pizza and can only be described as soggy bread with cold cheese (aka the burrata).Didn’t try other food items so couldn’t speak to that, but I definitely will be getting my pizza elsewhere. And I wouldn’t say the dining experience was worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
sparky
What a wonderful place. Despite the busy atmosphere, the owner made sure to make us feel right at home. Even as strangers, he took the time to connect with us over soccer.It was hard to choose just one thing from the menu, but tagliatelle alla bolognese is a go to, and San Matteo does it right.We could not have had a better experience today, and left smilling from ear to ear.Ciro, grazie mille
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roshani P
Doesn’t get better than
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilia T.
This place absolutely blew us away! The pizza was delicious and it was definitely one of the best I ever had. The tiramisu was super flavorful and again, one of the best I ever had. The gelato dessert was unique and super delicious! The service was amazing and the waiters went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Overall a really good place especially if you are spending the day at the Met or nearby!
Gianluca Pizzi
Excellent Italian restaurant, recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Napoletana, Prosciutto E Bufala
J. K.
I got unnecessarily fat shamed by the manager and all he could say was "mi scuzzi" ....
Julien
Ordered a pizza which arrived totally messed up. Called the restaurant about it and they wouldn’t send a new pizza over, kept referring me to Uber eats. We’ve ordered San Matteo’s at least 20 times and never had a problem. Really really disappointing experience this time… Pretty surprising they wouldn’t replace the order for a loyal customer. The hostess originally said she would send a new pizza but then called 20 mins later to say the manager wouldn’t allow it… very disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Regina Margherita
Ukfan
Love the food! We go often. Our regular waitress is awesome. Very good steak. Pizza and pasta are musts. We have had reservations several times that front of house has messed up, been a bit rude about. Never welcoming when you walk in. Our waitress makes up for it but it's still a bad way to start a meal.
Crystal
Hands down best pizza in the city!! Love this place!
The food is fine. The service is fine. The problem is the pricing. The pricing shows a lot of greed. $15 for a glass of cheap wine. $30 for lasagna. $28 for rigatoni bolognese. The portions are not impressive either. They know what they are doing and the pricing feels too aggressive. It is basically a glorified pizzeria. Won’t go back. Fool me once that is on me. Not again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dan
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy right in the Upper East Side at San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina. This cozy gem boasts mouthwatering pizzas with soft, fresh dough and flavorful toppings, all at reasonable prices. The inviting ambiance and rustic decor make it the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or a romantic evening out. With its commitment to excellence and affordability, San Matteo is a must-visit destination for anyone craving a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in New York City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Pizza
Louie Huang
Good pizza if you want the napoli experience without flying to Italy. I went to naples last month and let me tell you this is authentic as it gets. Some one used to ny pizza might be turned off by the floppiness of the pizza but in order to get that bread to cheese and sauce ratio it's unfortunately inevitable since there isn't enough bread at the center to make it structurally sound.Try the sardine pizza it's not too strong or oily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia Eisenschmidt
The management makes you feel at home, the food is delicious. The presentation is on point ❤️
Anthony P.
Ordered delivery from a few blocks away, which kept very well. RATING: 7/10 PRO TIP: The pizza is actually not bad. PIZZA DIAVOLO It's hard to stand out these days given the amazing neapolitan pizza scene in NYC, and you may not have seen San Mateo pop up on any lists, but this UES stable with a few locations actually did a solid job on authenticity and flavor. The diavolo was nicely spicy, and had a savory red sauce and importantly, the curst was fluffy, chewy, soft. MEATBALLS - not bad, nice and salty, and hearty. Good addition if you're used to having meat with your meal and you're getting a meatless pie especially. BRUSSEL SPROUTS - was surprised by this. Another classic Italian dish and it had these crispy pieces of panchetta over it and cheese which added this salty richness. Not bad. FINAL CATEGORY: GOOD/GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / GOOD / GREAT / excellent)
Optimal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was fast, attentive, and good.Atmosphere is best at one of the lower tables. High tops were too high for the chairs so your plate is uncomfortably at upper chest level. And all high tops were under bright, direct cold lighting.Pizza was honestly my least favorite Neapolitan pizza I’ve had in NYC. The toppings were not as fresh as I would have hoped for (canned mushroom slices and burrata was mediocre). The minala was a crime against pizza and can only be described as soggy bread with cold cheese (aka the burrata).Didn’t try other food items so couldn’t speak to that, but I definitely will be getting my pizza elsewhere. And I wouldn’t say the dining experience was worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
What a wonderful place. Despite the busy atmosphere, the owner made sure to make us feel right at home. Even as strangers, he took the time to connect with us over soccer.It was hard to choose just one thing from the menu, but tagliatelle alla bolognese is a go to, and San Matteo does it right.We could not have had a better experience today, and left smilling from ear to ear.Ciro, grazie mille
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doesn’t get better than
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place absolutely blew us away! The pizza was delicious and it was definitely one of the best I ever had. The tiramisu was super flavorful and again, one of the best I ever had. The gelato dessert was unique and super delicious! The service was amazing and the waiters went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Overall a really good place especially if you are spending the day at the Met or nearby!
Excellent Italian restaurant, recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Napoletana, Prosciutto E Bufala
I got unnecessarily fat shamed by the manager and all he could say was "mi scuzzi" ....
Ordered a pizza which arrived totally messed up. Called the restaurant about it and they wouldn’t send a new pizza over, kept referring me to Uber eats. We’ve ordered San Matteo’s at least 20 times and never had a problem. Really really disappointing experience this time… Pretty surprising they wouldn’t replace the order for a loyal customer. The hostess originally said she would send a new pizza but then called 20 mins later to say the manager wouldn’t allow it… very disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Regina Margherita
Love the food! We go often. Our regular waitress is awesome. Very good steak. Pizza and pasta are musts. We have had reservations several times that front of house has messed up, been a bit rude about. Never welcoming when you walk in. Our waitress makes up for it but it's still a bad way to start a meal.
Hands down best pizza in the city!! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food is fine. The service is fine. The problem is the pricing. The pricing shows a lot of greed. $15 for a glass of cheap wine. $30 for lasagna. $28 for rigatoni bolognese. The portions are not impressive either. They know what they are doing and the pricing feels too aggressive. It is basically a glorified pizzeria. Won’t go back. Fool me once that is on me. Not again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy right in the Upper East Side at San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina. This cozy gem boasts mouthwatering pizzas with soft, fresh dough and flavorful toppings, all at reasonable prices. The inviting ambiance and rustic decor make it the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or a romantic evening out. With its commitment to excellence and affordability, San Matteo is a must-visit destination for anyone craving a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in New York City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Pizza
Good pizza if you want the napoli experience without flying to Italy. I went to naples last month and let me tell you this is authentic as it gets. Some one used to ny pizza might be turned off by the floppiness of the pizza but in order to get that bread to cheese and sauce ratio it's unfortunately inevitable since there isn't enough bread at the center to make it structurally sound.Try the sardine pizza it's not too strong or oily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The management makes you feel at home, the food is delicious. The presentation is on point ❤️
Ordered delivery from a few blocks away, which kept very well. RATING: 7/10 PRO TIP: The pizza is actually not bad. PIZZA DIAVOLO It's hard to stand out these days given the amazing neapolitan pizza scene in NYC, and you may not have seen San Mateo pop up on any lists, but this UES stable with a few locations actually did a solid job on authenticity and flavor. The diavolo was nicely spicy, and had a savory red sauce and importantly, the curst was fluffy, chewy, soft. MEATBALLS - not bad, nice and salty, and hearty. Good addition if you're used to having meat with your meal and you're getting a meatless pie especially. BRUSSEL SPROUTS - was surprised by this. Another classic Italian dish and it had these crispy pieces of panchetta over it and cheese which added this salty richness. Not bad. FINAL CATEGORY: GOOD/GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / GOOD / GREAT / excellent)