Food and ambiance was great! Probably the best pesto I've ever had. Everything tasted very fresh. My only negative comment was I felt rather rushed out the door with the service.

Great place for a date, perfect ambiance and setting. Great service even on busy weekends. Lots of pasta options to choose from. Heard a lot of great things about UVA before going however was slightly disappointed in the flavors. Just expected a bit more.

Great cocktails Good wines large selection Good food Amazing service Clean Handicap accessible Tristynn is amazing!

if you're in the UES see if you can try and snag a reservation at UVA because it is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the city with the best indoor vibes. We ordered the truffle focaccia to start though they did give us free bread but it was completely worth it since the truffle sauce was so amazing and I will be thinking about it. The eggplant appetizer dish we ordered was also delicious and the pink vodka sauce was to die for. We also shared a pesto pasta which was so creamy and not too heavy on the pesto (it was just right)! They do have a full bar with limited options for in house cocktails so I ended up with an aperol spritz but their wine menu is quite extensive. I will say the service was a little too quick in terms of picking up our dishes but we took our time with the meal. I'd try and grab dessert somewhere else but the almond tart I had was pretty good and the presentation was fastastic! Only good things to say about Uva!

Been here multiple times for dinner but dropped by for weekend Brunch. We partook in their $32 Brunch special/deal - an entree, a side, and a brunch cocktail (or glass of house wine). We got there during opening and got seated immediately. I got the strawberry & mascarpone pancakes with a side of sausages. The rest of my party got the french toast with a side of polenta and one of the frittatas with a side of breakfast potatoes. The pancakes were fluffy and thick, I personally didn't need syrup because of the creamy and sweet mascarpone cream and tart and juicy strawberries (and compote). The breakfast sausages were standard and not noteworthy. When my friend ordered the french toast, we were alerted that the bread contained oranges and raisins. To which, was not an issue for us. After receiving the order, we were able to tell that the bread was a horizontal cross-section of a panettone. If you are a fan, you will love it. The polenta was a bit dense and bland - we wouldn't order it again. The frittata and breakfast potatoes weren't too noteworthy. The cocktails were not mixed well but were still enjoyable. Overall, a worthwhile Brunch deal in the area (around $42 per person after tax and tip). I wouldn't mind coming again for Brunch but I would stick to Dinner here.

UVA has consistently delivered a great experience throughout the years. It's an excellent spot for both friends and dates. This evening, my friend and I enjoyed the duck and gnocchi, accompanied by an amazing bottle of wine. The spinach appetizer and rosemary potatoes were also delightful. Overall, UVA is a very warm and welcoming establishment.