ZipPicks Awards
Best Donuts in Upper East Side
Master Critic Review
La Bomboniera
7.9
La Bomboniera blends espresso bar, wine bar, and Italian pastry shop, serving bomboloni, cakes, and coffee just off the 96th Street subway. Guests drop in for Nutella-filled bomboloni by day and linger over drinks and sweets in the evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nutella Cream Bomboloni, Torta Caprese, Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
Scores:
Value: 6.2
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Italian-style bomboloni and desserts served in a café-wine bar setting steps from the 6 train.
Who should go: Italian dessert fans who like pairing sweets with coffee or wine.
When to visit: Afternoons for coffee and bomboloni; early evenings for a quieter aperitivo feel.
What to order: Nutella cream bomboloni, Torta Caprese slice, and a cappuccino or glass of wine.
Insider tip: If the pastry case looks picked over, ask about bomboloni coming out later in the day—staff will often hint at the next baking window.