Regional Italian Cuisine · Upper East Side · Live Jazz Friday & Saturday Nights
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DOPO EAST
Warm restaurant dining room with set tables, white tablecloths, orange leather bench seating, and framed abstract artwork on the walls

Our Menu

Regional Italian dishes built on seasonal organic ingredients, served on the ground floor of our brownstone or in our plant-filled private outdoor garden.

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The menu at Dopo East draws on regional Italian cooking, with dishes built around seasonal, organic ingredients and prepared with the care of a traditional kitchen. House-made pasta, roasted vegetables, grilled meats and classic composed plates appear alongside appetizers such as burrata, prosciutto, insalata and fried calamari. Careful sourcing keeps the focus on fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil, the simple foundations that let each recipe speak for itself.

Beyond the main courses, the kitchen offers lighter daytime fare, including salads dressed with balsamic, arugula and shaved parmigiano, as well as sautéed spinach and broccoli, grilled zucchini, and baked or toasted preparations. Weekend brunch brings its own character with eggs, foccaccia, fresh fruit and coffee options, while a selection of Italian wine, tea and other beverages rounds out the table for both casual visits and longer, more leisurely meals.

Dining spaces add character to every visit. Guests are welcomed on the ground floor of the brownstone, where the setting feels relaxed and neighborhood-oriented, and in the plant-filled private outdoor garden for those who prefer dining outdoors among greenery. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend evenings and brunch, so parties can secure a table that suits the occasion, from an intimate two-top to a larger family gathering.

Regional tradition guides the approach rather than novelty. Recipes such as vongole, clams and mussels, braised veal, chicken, filet, tuna and pork appear alongside bubbling baked lasagna, spaghetti, risotto and bubbling Italian classics like patate and manzo. The result is a menu that reads like a well-loved neighborhood staple: generous, produce-forward and familiar enough to become a regular stop for Upper East Side diners.

Dinner, Brunch and To-Go

Our kitchen focuses on regional Italian cooking with seasonal organic ingredients. The dinner menu is organized into Insalate, Antipasti, Primi Piatti and Secondi Piatti, and weekend brunch is served outdoors in the garden with a mimosa bar. To-go options are also available.

A Taste of the Menu

Featured dishes from the current menu selection. Pricing for other items may vary — please ask your server for the full list.

Insalate

  • Nizzarda Salad$18
  • Bufala—

Antipasti

  • Seasonal regional starters, served with bread—

Primi Piatti

  • Regional pasta and first courses—

Secondi Piatti

  • Second plates and entrées—

Ordering & Dining Options

OptionDetails
DinnerFull menu of Insalate, Antipasti, Primi Piatti and Secondi Piatti in the ground-floor dining room.
Weekend brunchServed in the private plant-filled outdoor garden with a mimosa bar.
To-goTo-go menu options available.
Private partiesOur wine cellar holds over 700 labels and can be reserved for private parties.
DeliveryFood delivery available via Seamless.

Live jazz music accompanies dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, with a grand piano in the dining room.

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Outdoor patio dining area with gray wood tables and chairs, white umbrellas, tiled flooring, and lattice walls with greenery
Weekend brunch in the garden — Reserve your table