5 Best Nail Salons in Upper East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 16 salons in Upper East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five nail salons on the Upper East Side of New York, for residents and visitors who want a dependable manicure, pedicure or nail art appointment. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, drawn from 16 qualifying salons, so places with strong scores backed by steady feedback rise to the top. Each entry uses only listed hours, addresses and what reviewers mention, which helps when you are deciding between a walk-in and a booked visit.
#1
O.RITUAL Nail Studio- Upper East Side
★ 5 (106 Google reviews)Nail salon
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O.RITUAL Nail Studio is at 407 E 88th St, open weekdays from 10 am to 7 pm and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention Russian manicures, precise nail shaping and manicures that hold up for three to four weeks. One describes a broken nail repaired so well it was hard to spot. Regulars point to a clean, professional studio and consistent craftsmanship that keeps them coming back.
Best for: Long-lasting Russian manicures
- Address
- 407 E 88th St, New York, NY 10128, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
Fashion Nail & Spa
★ 4.7 (274 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Fashion Nail & Spa is on Madison Ave in the 10028 area and opens daily from 9 am to 9 pm, which suits late or weekend appointments. Reviewers mention walking in without a wait, a clean and organized salon, a wide range of shellac and regular polish colors, and a good massage. Visitors note it is close to the Guggenheim, and one describes careful work around a nail condition.
Best for: Walk-ins with late hours
- Address
- United States, New York, Madison Ave, Fashion Nail & Spa邮政编码: 10028
- Hours
- daily 9 am–9 pm
#3
Ambient Nails & Spa II (Best Nail Salon in Manhattan）
★ 4.8 (130 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Ambient Nails & Spa II is at 829 Lexington Ave and opens daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Reviewers describe it as family-owned, clean and welcoming, with technicians who pay close attention to detail. They mention acrylic removal followed by gel manicures that left nails healthy, plus nail designs with chrome finishes. Several reviewers say they return for the same technician on each visit.
Best for: Gel manicures and chrome designs
- Address
- 829 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–8 pm
#4
Unicorn Nails & Spa
★ 4.7 (155 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Unicorn Nails & Spa is on the second floor at 809 Lexington Ave, between 62nd and 63rd, open daily from 10 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention detailed nail art such as sheer jelly bases with silver French tips and small gems, crisp lines and reasonable prices for the quality. One reviewer reports a rushed late appointment with the wrong shape. A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed.
Best for: Detailed French tips and gems
- Address
- 809 Lexington Ave 2FL(Bet, 62&63 St, New York, NY 10065, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–9 pm
#5
QQ Nails & Spa
★ 4.6 (194 Google reviews)Nail salon
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QQ Nails & Spa is at 1321 3rd Ave, open every day from 9:30 am most days and 10 am on Sunday. Reviewers mention cat-eye manicures, short Gel-X sets, and technicians who check in repeatedly to get length and color right, even redoing a shade on request. Regulars describe appointments as relaxing and say staff stayed late to finish a design properly.
Best for: Cat-eye and short gel sets
- Address
- 1321 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 16 salons in Upper East Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Nail salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Fashion Nail & Spa opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
O.RITUAL Nail Studio- Upper East Side ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 106 reviews. Fashion Nail & Spa is second at 4.7 from 274 reviews.
Which salons in Upper East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Fashion Nail & Spa, at 9 pm.
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