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I've been here a few times on dates as well as once on my birthday. The food is amazing, almost as if you are in Italy. The service is incredible, the manager always comes up to you, took my coat in the winter. Small place, but romantic inside. Highly recommend!!

the atmosphere was so quaint & romantic....it felt like we were on a street in italy. the food was excellent, & the service was great. i loved the handwritten wine & dessert menus too....everything about the place is so personalized....would absolutely recommend it.

My wife and I went for dinner last night after reading good reviews here. Small, cozy place, wonderful staff. We ordered off the menu, as I was not in the mood for the special. Bread came and was a bit disappointing; no olive oil, just butter, one piece of ciabatta and a bunch of slices of nondescript white italian bread. The ciabatta was good anyway. Had the swordfish carpacchio on arugula, which was quite good. The stracciatella soup was good, not too salty like in many places. We had the truffle tortellina alla vodka for our first plate, and it was excellent; perfect balance of flavors. We had the saltimbocca for the second plate, which was good, but not excellent - slightly overdone, the veal could have been more tender. A glass of house Montepulciano red went well with the dinner. We finished with a couple of decaf capuccinos which were very good, and a hazelnut cream filled pastry puff with mascarpone cream (special dessert). Excellent dessert. The service was impeccable, with waters refilled promptly, too many plates on the very small table being arranged effectively, grated parmesan brought without asking and left there for the whole meal, etc. They didn't have to leave the towering peppermill though. Total bill came to just under $100 (without tip). Overall, one of the better Italian places in the city, and the best I've found so far on the Upper East Side. We'll be back!

My husband and I found Pinnochio when we first started dating and have gone ever since. We take every visiting family/friends to this restaurant and they are speechless after taking one bite. My husband in particular loves the tarimisu... I love the fettucini pinnochio.... but all is amazing!

I have lived on the upper east side forever and for some reason have not eaten here.My family had a wonderful dinner last night. ALL the dishes were delicious! It's a wonderful find in the hood!

For such an out of the way place, this restaurant was probably the biggest surprise I have had in awhile. The food was fantastic, the service was very good. The waiter answered all of our questions. The only problem is it is a little tight, space wise, but then again I am very tall. My wife and I have been back many times and we both would highly recommend it, especially if you live in the upper 80's or 90's. Awesome.

We moved to the neighborhood 18 months ago and this is our favorite restaurant. When friends and relatives come to visit we always bring them to Pinocchio. The food is consistently delicious and the atmosphere charming. If you want to go to a special place this is it! Enjoy........