10021 (Upper East Side) — New York City Restaurant Scores (October 2026)
Oligrail has 20 places in our data for ZIP 10021 (Upper East Side): 13 with an Oligrail score and 7 with Limited coverage, updated October 15, 2026. Scores update monthly, on the 1st. Each listing shows a name, an Oligrail score or Limited coverage, the ZIP, one short reason and a score breakdown.
Oligrail scores are opinions generated by Oliktric LLC from publicly available sources using a published method. They are not statements of fact, guarantees, or endorsements. Restaurants do not pay to change scores. Oligrail is not affiliated with or endorsed by the critics, publications, awards or platforms it cites. Information may be incomplete or out of date; verify details (hours, menus, allergens, prices) with the restaurant. Terms: https://oligrail.ai/terms · Method: https://oligrail.ai/methodology · Corrections: https://oligrail.ai/corrections
We score only places with enough independent public coverage that we can match to our data in 46 Atlanta & Greater Atlanta Area ZIPs. "Limited coverage" means we found too few independent public sources to give a score; it is not a judgment of the restaurant, which may be excellent. A place may be missing because we haven't found or matched coverage for it, or because a rule in our method, such as the chain rule, leaves it out.
Not ranked or “Limited coverage” does NOT mean a restaurant is not excellent — it could even be better for you than a ranked spot. Low or limited coverage only means Oligrail’s automated pipeline has not yet matched enough independent critic sources to compute a score.
181 E 78th St, New York NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Sushi · Japanese
★ Michelin GuideThe New York TimesEater NYThe InfatuationHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Sushi Noz
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Michelin Guide, The New York Times, Eater NY, The Infatuation
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
35 E 76th St, New York NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Cocktails
The New York TimesEater NYThe InfatuationNew York MagazineHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Bemelmans Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The New York Times, Eater NY, The Infatuation, New York Magazine
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
1291 3rd Ave, New York NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Burger · New American
The New York TimesEater NYThe InfatuationNew York MagazineHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for JG Melon
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The New York Times, Eater NY, The Infatuation, New York Magazine
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
517 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Pizza · Italian
The InfatuationThe New York TimesMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Slice & Coal Oven Pizzeria
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, The New York Times
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Taqueria & Birria Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater NY, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Crispy Fried Chicken & Biscuit Joint
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater NY, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
555 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Italian · Pasta
New York MagazineTime Out New YorkMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Trattoria & Handmade Pasta Room
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
New York Magazine, Time Out New York
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
536 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Breakfast · Deli
The New York TimesNew York MagazineMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Bodega & Egg Sandwich Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The New York Times, New York Magazine
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
612 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Burger · Cocktails
The InfatuationThe New York TimesMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Corner Tavern & Smashburger Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, The New York Times
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
650 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Sushi · Japanese
New York MagazineTime Out New YorkMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Edomae Sushi & Hand Roll Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
New York Magazine, Time Out New York
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
631 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Coffee · Bakery
The New York TimesNew York MagazineMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Espresso & Pour-Over Coffee Roasters
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The New York Times, New York Magazine
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
669 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Steak House
Time Out New YorkEater NYMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Prime Dry-Aged Steakhouse
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Time Out New York, Eater NY
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
574 Main Ave, Upper East Side NY 10021 · ZIP 10021Japanese · Wings
Time Out New YorkEater NYMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Upper East Side Izakaya & Crispy Wings Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Time Out New York, Eater NY
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work