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Costa, New York, NY

Costa

4.2
4.2
28 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 933-7192
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Costa, a charming addition to Carnegie Hill, delights with its "intimate and beautiful" ambiance and "great food." Guests appreciate the lively staff and attentive service, especially from Otto. The speakeasy room is perfect for date nights. While some dishes like branzino shine, others need improvement. Overall, a "welcoming gem" for memorable dining experiences.

28 Reviews
  1. Whitney

    Mississippi

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made the breakfast reservation a couple of weeks ago. We paid an Uber, arrived to a locked restaurant but all of the lights were on. We decided to stand in the snow for 15 minutes to wait for our confirmed resv time thinking maybe they were not opening until 9:15. Nope . So very disappointed.

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  2. Barbara

    VIP

    New York City

    180 reviews

    3.0

    180 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and atmosphere at this restaurant is wonderful. Some of the food is quite good and my wine was also good, but I have tried the salmon twice and have asked for it rare. They only seem to be able to make it done. If you like salmon done, then you will like it, but I was disappointed. Other dishes were much better. I have been to the restaurant a number of times now and, on balance, it is a good place to eat.

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  3. Susanne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised at the generous portions and excellence of the food.

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  4. Adam

    VIP

    New York City

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Costa - as a transformed establishment (it used to be a diffrent restaurant with a "speak easy bar" behind a panel. I believe they combined under common ownership with the italian restaurant next door. New menu is broad (combo of Middle Eastern/Mediteranian and Italizn (see restaurant combo comment above). It is well priced for the area (middle of the road with $17-$20 glasses of wine and $30-$50 entrees. Service was attentive and tables were well spaced. However, my first choice for Entee from the menu (Halibut) was sold out and my 2nd choice (Chicken Milanese) with mashed potatoes and brissel sproats ($29) came out with only the protein being hot. Plate sent back and return promptly with sides at correct temp. My wife order the Trout special and reported it was "very good"

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  5. Wendy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Salads, pasta entree and chocolate cake dessert were good, but chicken and fish entrees and cheesecake dessert were overcooked and dry. The back room is loud, but the front room has nice ambiance. On a previous quieter night we had very good chicken and fish entrees.

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  6. Marjorie

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I ate at Costa with friends, another couple, and very much enjoyed our food. It’s great to be able to eat in a NY restaurant where you can actually hear each other speaking without having to scream at each other. Unfortunately, the restaurant charges a 3 percent surcharge for credit card users. That left a bad taste in my mouth.

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  7. andrea

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pasta bolognese, artful decor. Nice neighborhood haunt.

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  8. Chris

    New York City

    100 reviews

    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid food, but unremarkable. Pleasant environment, nice staff.

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  9. Sahba

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice and pretty neighborhood restaurant. The food is very good. I prefer the front room, close to the bar, because I think one gets better service there and it's prettier. The back is nice if you want a quiet place, but the service there is less good. They don't see the guests there as easily.

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  10. Liana

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely evening, great service, live music, beautiful atmosphere.

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Costa is rated 4.2 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Costa

1300 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10173-1376

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (212) 933-7192
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