Polletto Chicken & Sangria expands hours, launches new lunch specials | Upper East Site, Polletto
Polletto Chicken & Sangria expands hours, launches new lunch specials | Upper East Site, Polletto

Polletto Chicken & Sangria Expands UES Hours, Adds New Lunch Specials

Spring has sprung here on the Upper East Side and as we usher in warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, Polletto Chicken & Sangria — the new Italian rotisserie spot in Yorkville known for its crisp birds and hearty sides — is expanding their hours with new mouthwatering lunch specials.

Polletto Chicken & Sangria has seating for the lunch rush, with additional space in the rear | Upper East Site
Polletto Chicken & Sangria has seating for the lunch rush, with additional space in the rear | Upper East Site

Two months after its grand opening at 1631 Second Avenue, between East 84th and 85th Streets, Polletto’s wood-fired chicken will now be available starting at noon — a full four hours earlier than the restaurant’s original hours.

Polletto Chicken & Sangria is located at 1631 Second Avenue, between East 84th and 85th Streets | Upper East Site
Polletto Chicken & Sangria is located at 1631 Second Avenue, between East 84th and 85th Streets | Upper East Site

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Polletto's chicken is slow-roasted in a wood-fired rotisserie | Upper East Site
Polletto’s chicken is slow-roasted in a wood-fired rotisserie | Upper East Site

Polletto’s tender rotisserie chickens, served by the half or whole, are slow-cooked in house, right behind the counter, so customers know exactly what they’re getting.

Polletto's chicken is slow-cooked in a wood-fired rotisserie | Upper East Site
Polletto’s chicken is slow-cooked in a wood-fired rotisserie | Upper East Site

Fresh-made sides included potatoes and Brussels sprouts roasted underneath the wood-fired chicken, which bastes the veggies with its juices as they cook. Potato lovers rejoice — French fries, truffle fries and mashed potatoes are also available — while creamed spinach, creamed corn, mac ’n cheese round out the side dishes.

Polletto's hearty side dishes include mac n' cheese, cream corn  and creamed spinach | Polletto Chicken & Sangria
Polletto’s hearty side dishes include mac n’ cheese, cream corn and creamed spinach | Polletto Chicken & Sangria

The full menu will be available starting at noon each day, however, from opening until to 4:00 pm, Polletto will also offer two lunch specials — a chicken salad sandwich crafted from their tasty rotisserie and topped with bacon for just $10 or a quarter chicken served with fries or a salad for $12.

Lunch specials are available from noon to 4:00 pm | Polletto Chicken & Sangria
Lunch specials are available from noon to 4:00 pm | Polletto Chicken & Sangria

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Polletto's fried hotdog over fries makes a great sharable snack | Polletto Chicken & Sangria
Polletto’s fried hotdog over fries makes a great sharable snack | Polletto Chicken & Sangria

Owner Fabio Casella, who also owns the popular San Matteo restaurants, tells Upper East Site after their two-month rollout, they’ve made sure Polletto will be able to handle the lunch rush — because their slow-cooked chicken can’t be rushed.

Don't forget to grab a glass of homemade sangria with your meal | Upper East Site
Don’t forget to grab a glass of homemade sangria with your meal | Upper East Site

Chicken is only half the story at Polletto — but, don’t worry — if you choose to wash down lunch sipping a glass of fresh, tasty homemade sangria, they won’t tell anyone. 

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