Polpette 71

Polpette 71 Polpette by Nicky Meatballs
There is a Place Like Home. Visit West 71st Street in New York City for the best meatballs in the boroughs.

09/12/2026

The patio is ready to welcome you to watch the finals tomorrow! Come enjoy the food and festivities with us!! 🎾🎾

Jacob is serving up the good stuff! 🍸🍷 Meet the Black Widow — Polpette’s signature cocktail with just the right amount o...
09/12/2026

Jacob is serving up the good stuff! 🍸🍷 Meet the Black Widow — Polpette’s signature cocktail with just the right amount of bite. And alongside it? A delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Ponga, New Zealand. 🇳🇿

Two great pours, one very happy table. Cheers, Jacob! 🥂

🍗 Our chef is flexing his skills with this Chicken Special. One you don’t want to miss!Panko-crusted chicken, stuffed w...
09/06/2026

🍗 Our chef is flexing his skills with this Chicken Special. One you don’t want to miss!

Panko-crusted chicken, stuffed with savory sausage, roasted red peppers & Fontina cheese, then served with sautéed spinach, our delicious crispy potato croquettes, and finished with a hot cherry pepper sauce. 🌶️

Crispy. Cheesy. Savory. Just the right amount of heat.

Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️

08/30/2026

What would be in your dream Polpette sandwich? 👇. Comment below!

When Nick can’t choose just one favorite… he makes a sandwich out of them. 😏🥪

Mozzarella Fritti. Zucchini Fritti. And, of course, our famous meatballs. Because why choose when you can have it all?

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08/21/2026

Yellow Split Pea Soup 🍲

Nick is back in the kitchen with another homemade special! Today’s comfort-in-a-bowl creation: Yellow Split Pea Soup, made from scratch and perfect for a cozy lunch at Polpette. 💛

Come by and warm up with a bowl while it lasts!

08/16/2026

Tonight, Nick brought a little taste of Polpette to the tables! 🍝❤️

Our homemade vodka sauce—made right here in our kitchen, from scratch and with plenty of love. Nick stopped by to let our guests try a taste, because sometimes the best way to understand what makes Polpette special is just to take a bite. 😋

Come hungry. Leave happy. And maybe take home a little sauce, too! 🇮🇹

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Every meal is served with our delicious, home made focaccia.
08/08/2026

Every meal is served with our delicious, home made focaccia.

Our famous meatballs are served in a variety of ways! From sliders to sauced, hero to classic spaghetti & meatballs. E...
08/05/2026

Our famous meatballs are served in a variety of ways! From sliders to sauced, hero to classic spaghetti & meatballs. Enjoy the award winning flavor 4 different ways!

08/03/2026

Reflections on being honored with a chef jacket and crafting a special monte-Negroni!

07/29/2026

Behind every great plate of pasta is a great prep day. 🍅👨‍🍳

Today, Nicky Meatballs is in his chef’s whites, hard at work preparing two Polpette favorites: our rich, homemade Pomodoro and creamy Vodka sauces.

At Polpette 71, we don’t cut corners. Every sauce is made from scratch, using quality ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a whole lot of care. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes work that turns a busy kitchen into a neighborhood favorite.

When you sit down to dinner, you’re tasting hours of preparation—and generations of Italian tradition.

That’s the Polpette way.

🍝🇮🇹❤️

07/21/2026

Meet the sibling duo behind the Polpette 71 magic. ❤️🇮🇹

You know Nicky Meatballs as the chef behind our award-winning meatballs and authentic Italian classics.

And if you've ever celebrated in our beautiful backyard garden, chances are you've met Lu—the queen of courtyard parties. From bridal showers and birthdays to anniversaries, family gatherings, and everything in between, Lu has a special talent for making every event feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable.

Together, they've created more than a restaurant—they've created a place where friends become family and every celebration feels like home.

Looking for the perfect place to host your next event?

📞 Give us a call and let Lu help you plan a beautiful, stress-free celebration. You bring the guests—we'll take care of the rest.

We can't wait to welcome you to our table.

🥂🌿🍝

07/17/2026

Happy National Emoji Day! 🎉

If we had to choose our favorites, we'd go with...

🍝 Spaghetti (because... of course!)
👨‍🍳 Chef (thanks, Nicky Meatballs!)
🇮🇹 Italy (where every great meal begins)
🤤 Yum (our reaction to every plate that leaves the kitchen)

But life wouldn't be the same without 🚠 The aerial tramway. So special shout out to you. ❤️

Here's to the little emoji that helps tell our story—and to all the pasta, meatballs, cocktails, and memories shared around our table.

Drop your favorite emoji in the comments! 👇❤️

to a proud Polpette 71 moment! 🍝📺🏆Before "food influencer" was even a thing, Nicky Meatballs was sharing his passion f...
07/16/2026

to a proud Polpette 71 moment! 🍝📺🏆

Before "food influencer" was even a thing, Nicky Meatballs was sharing his passion for authentic Italian cooking on @ in celebration of **National Meatball Day**.

From his award-winning meatballs to the family traditions that have made Polpette 71 an Upper West Side favorite, Nicky has always believed that great food starts with quality ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a whole lot of love.

If you missed the segment—or just want to relive it—check out the full feature here:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1088840291301116

Then stop by and taste the meatballs that put Nicky in the spotlight.

Because some traditions never go out of style. ❤️🇮🇹

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71 West 71st Street
New York, NY
10023

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Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

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