Frida Midtown

Name: Frida Midtown
Address: 214 East 52nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 688-5200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

263 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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With a career spanning across two continents and twenty-seven years of experience in some of the best restaurant in the city, our Chef, Emerith Betanzo has created a culinary haven known as Frida Midtown located at 214 East 52nd St. Our Chef will make sure you have the ultimate dining experience and unforgettable taste experience.

Our chef personally selects his produce and vegetables directly from the market daily, as he wants to ensure top quality and freshness of all his ingredients.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Peruvian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 688-5200
Website
http://www.fridamidtown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Emerith Betanzo
Catering
We do catering for all kinds of services for groups at 300ppl
Private party facilities
We do all kinds off events for parties up to 65ppl.
Private party contact
Camila Zevallos : (347) 453-6868

Location
214 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
2nd & 3rd Avenue
Parking details
Discounted Parking available at Icon Parking on 54th street
Public transit
Take the E or M line to Lexington and 53rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS, BELLINIS & SANGRIA
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for Brunch every Sunday from 12PM-4PM and indulge in our bottomless mimosas, bellinis and sangria for 90 minutes!

Offers

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Join us every Sunday for live music in our main dining room every from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm!

Popular dishes

Guacamole$14.00
Hass avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla chips & crispy pork skin
Esquites$13.00
Yellow and white corn, epazote aioli, cotija cheese & Chile piquin
Beef Anticuchos$20.00
NY sirloin, chimichurri & Mexican street corn
Causa Rellena$16.00
Whipped mashed potatoes, avocado, hard boiled eggs, hand shredded chicken, aji peruano, chipotle & rocoto aioli
Jaleita$18.00
Beer battered deep fried calamari, shrimp, fish & yuca fries served with chipotle mayo & avocado sauce
Mussels Callao Style$19.00
Raw mussels topped with aguachile (shrimp, cucumber, lime, avocado, onion & tomato)
Aguachile Sinaloa$24.00
Shrimp, octopus, cucumber, red onion, avocado, cilantro & lime broth made with Chile chiltepin
Ceviche Frida$22.00
Fish, passion fruit lime puree, celery, aji amarillo, whipped sweet potato, avocado, onion & cucumber served with white corn & maiz cancha
Frida Salad$16.00
Roasted Chile poblano, cotija cheese, red quinoa, radish, lemon vinaigrette, lettuce & corn
Ensalada Cesar$14.00
Romaine lettuce, ciabatta croutons, shaved cheese tossed in classic Caesar dressing
Pulpo Asado$24.00
Portuguese octopus, roasted rainbow potatoes, Mexican chorizo, oaxaca cheese & olive aioli
Salmon Tiradito$18.00
North Atlantic salmon, aji amarillo, lime-passion fruit jalapeno, infused puree, flambeed avocado & rocoto sauce
Drunken Mussels$21.00
New Zealand mussels, Mexican chorizo in cusquena beer sauce with side of toasted bread

Tacos

All of our tacos are served with double corn tortillas

Birria Tijuana Style$20.00
NY sirloin steak braised for eight hours, melted cheese, birria broth and pickled onions
Pulpo Pibil$20.00
Achiote marinated octopus, sauteed chickpeas, roasted corn, mushrooms, chipotle aioli
Seasonal Vegetables$15.00
Sauteed fresh vegetables, corn tortilla, guacamole sauce & pico de gallo
Aji Panka Chicken$15.00
Organic chicken breast marinated with aji panca, fresh guacamole and pico de gallo
Mar y Tierra$20.00
Ribeye steak, shrimp, melted cheese, caramelized onions & fresh guacamole sauce
Salmon Baja Style$18.00
Beer battered salmon, cheese, red cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce and Mexican cream

Mains

Pollo Asado$24.00
Half organic chicken, chimichurri sauce served with Mexican rice & sautéed vegetables
Tallarin Verde$28.00
Creamy spaghetti with basil cilantro pesto served with choose chicken, shrimp or steak
Chicken Flautas$24.00
Pico de gallo, Mexican cream, queso fresco, pickled onions & guacamole served with side of salad & Mexican rice & beans
Lomo Saltado$38.00
Filet mignon, sauteed red onion & tomatoes with fingerling potatoes & rice
Filete a la Frida$42.00
14oz boneless ribeye steak served with sauteed mushrooms caramelized onions &, grilled asparagus
Chuleta de Cordero$38.00
Grilled baby lamb chops, red quinoa, mashed potatoes & guajillo sauce
Enchiladas$26.00
Choice of green, red or mole sauce topped with Mexican cream, queso fresco, avocado, pickled onions served with Mexican rice & beans. Choose chicken, steak or mushrooms
Arroz Chaufa$32.00
Peruvian version of Chinese fried rice made with choice of chicken, steak or seafood, beaten eggs, grated ginger and sesame oil
Salmonlimeño$28.00
North Atlantic pan seared salmon fillet topped with pineapple pico de gallo, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes over pineapple-passion fruit sauce

Sides

Yuca Fries
Sauteed Vegetables
French Fries
Beans
Mexican Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Platains
Avocado

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York / Tri-State Area
Mexican
Manhattan
Mexican

263 Reviews

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Yanett
New York Area
22 reviews
1.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food1service3ambience3
This restaurant is one of the biggest disappointments that I have had in a very long time The fusion of Mexican and Peruvian it’s just a disaster. We ordered the Frida ceviche which was not to bad, but sweet in a very particular way. The ramen birria was so horrible we couldn’t eat it. The noodles were so over cooked , it was not flavor in the broth and the piece of meat they put was so hard and burned. The drinks were also a disaster, not balance with the flavor and for $19 dollars drinks it’s just not worth it. I do not recommend this place at all.
Frida MidtownResponded 1 day ago
Dear Yanett, Thank you for your review. We have investigated your experience with the team and noticed you and your companion finished both items completely. We would have loved for you to send the items back or let the server know when checked on you after receiving the dishes so we could make your experience a better one. We love making our guests happy!
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Eileen
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff is wonderful and attentive! They are very simpatico!
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JORGEN
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is such a positive vibe. The owners are really cool people. Great food and cocktails. Great music. Eclectic, colorful decor. I am from Miami and make sure we visit every time we are in NYC.
Frida MidtownResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much Jorgen!!!
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Sheenz
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. The staff and service is excellent.
Frida MidtownResponded 1 day ago
Thank you SheenZ! We hope to have you visit us soon.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I’ve been twice, food could not be better. Both times service was slow. Would still come back for food alone but wish service was better.
Frida MidtownResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for this! We will make sure to bring this us with the bar team!
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NenaP
San Francisco
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Celebrated our adult son’s birthday—so much fun with the sparkler and singing! The staff was wonderful!
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LaLa323
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you to all at Frida for a great experience! Mussels, enchiladas, lomo and my Sangria were delicious! My coworker in town from Chicago enjoys a great culinary experience and when I was out there made sure I had a great time. I was super nervous finding a place in NYC to match and exceed and it was a success! Definitely returning!
Frida MidtownResponded on October 30, 2023
Dear Lala, We are extremely happy about your experience. Thank you for choosing us during your NY visit. We hope to see you again next time you visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks! It was a great date night in the midtown area.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We are glad to hear you enjoyed dining with us!
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YessicaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing! The food delicious so much flavor ! The drinks right on point. Walking distance from grand central! 10/10 coming back next week !
Frida MidtownResponded on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much Yessica! Our drinks are made with fresh purees, we try super hard to maintain quality. We are glad that customers like you appreciate and notice our effort.
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Michael
Tahoe
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful dinner at Frida! It was the best during our week-long stay in NY. The food and the drinks were amazing, as was the service. We will definitely be back.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much Michael! We look forward to hosting you again.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was outstanding - drinks were outstanding. Service for 8 was a little slow to begin with but ended up nice
Frida MidtownResponded on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much for your honest review, we are glad you enjoyed dining with us.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, lovely ambiance. Would definitely recommend
Frida MidtownResponded on October 23, 2023
Thank you very much! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.
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BobH
Orlando
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved this restaurant. They used very high end ingredients and it showed in the dishes.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 1, 2023
Thank you so much Bob! We try our best and reading this gives us so much joy. We hope to have you visit again soon.
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LouM
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We experienced excellent service and a wonderful atmosphere while enjoying an innovative and delicious menu. We also had very nice cocktails as well.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 1, 2023
Thank you Lou for your wonderful review!
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NerissaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were excellent. Great place to connect with friends etc.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 1, 2023
Thank you Nerissa! We cannot wait to have you visit again soon.
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JohnC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Very courteous staff. Superb food.
Frida MidtownResponded on October 1, 2023
Thank you so much John!!!
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winkyhu
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ceviche/mashed potato/ shredded chicken may sound a bit odd but it was SO GOOD.
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Hard2please
New York Area
202 reviews
vip
3.0
202 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Very comfortable restaurant. Great staff. Food has room for improvement. However, will try one mor time befor making final conclusion.
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Jimmyr
Philadelphia
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
My guest and I both enjoyed our meals at lunch. We had the enchiladas and the filet Peruvian style. The guacamole was top notch and we shared the churros dessert which had a unique flavored ice cream and dipping sauces. Would definitely go back.
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Foodie
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Going to Frida’s was a very pleasant surprise and good experience. The servers were friendly though service a bit slow. The food was excellent. They had a great kids menu. Would highly recommend and good news for the area.
Frida MidtownResponded on August 15, 2023
Dear Foodie, Thank you for your feedback. We LOVE kids!!!!
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KenF
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good. We both had the enchiladas. I wish they had more options for margaritas but the cocktail menus is a good one. The dining room was very noisy when we arrived. Music, lots of people drinking and having fun. They found us a more quiet table in the back section. Staff was lovely. We’ll go back and try other places too.
Frida MidtownResponded on August 15, 2023
Dear Ken, Thank you for your wonderful review. We will share your comments with our beverage team. As of now our classic cocktail section has 7 different flavored margaritas and our specialty cocktails have three different ones with purees handcrafted in our kitchen.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food and drinks were great! Would definitely go back!
Frida MidtownResponded on August 15, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We cannot wait to have you back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just wow! Food was absolutely superb, service was amazing. We were so happy with our dining experience. Only thing we didn’t like was how noisy it got when they were singing birthday songs but other than that it was excellent. Will be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The birria tacos are to die for! Service was excellent and staff was very kind.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Really liked this place the second time around. We ate inside and the decor is gorgeous. Service is really good and quick, and the staff is incredibly nice. Our waiter Mark was great, super friendly. We had the guac and chips and ceviche Frida as an appetizer. Both very good. For entrees, I believe my mom had the Frida salad (technically an appetizer), and my dad got the Mar y Tierra tacos (filet Mignon and shrimp). They shared tuna tostaditas. I got the salmon limeño. To drink, we had a Paloma, red sangria, and the Magdalena. All were good, especially the Magdalena! The salmon I got was just okay (not as flavorful as the other items but definitely not bad) and the mashed potatoes and asparagus it came with were yummy. Overall, very happy with the experience and my parents LOVED it. So glad I got to take them here :)
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
After hearing recommendations from friends we finally got to try Frida last night! It was amazing! Our waiter was wonderful and the food was just so colorful and fantastic. We can’t wait to come back again!
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JenniferP
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience again! Just love Frida! Our servers were awesome and the meal was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and amazing service. Pisco sours were the best we’ve had outside of Peru!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food- great addition to the family. Went for an early date night and was so impressed. Cocktail menu, spectacular
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PriyaS
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent experience. Special shout out for the service and Jorje!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What are my favorite places in New York to go, the street is incredible and the atmosphere is feeling better! Such a pleasurable staff!
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waidras
Calgary
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was incredibly helpful in explaining the menu. Service was excellent and food was very flavourful . Dessert was refreshing and excellent . will go back .
Frida MidtownResponded on July 16, 2023
Thank you so much Waidras!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. The food is somewhat eclectic but good. there is a Peruvian slant to some of the preparation. The service was excellent. Everyone there makes a real effort to be accommodating. if you’re looking for Tex-Mex sort of food, I would go somewhere else. If you’re looking for a little bit of an adventure, this could be a great place.
Frida MidtownResponded on July 16, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to hosting you again!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Frida was a great experience for my friends birthday the staff was very friendly and above and beyond to make sure we having a great time ! I recommend to go for a good time ! Will definitely be going back ! And the food was amazing very thing was delicious
Frida MidtownResponded on July 16, 2023
Thank you so much!!!! We LOVE birthday celebrations <3
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UES1
New York Area
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The menu is somewhat eclectic, which is interesting. The food is very good. The drinks are outstanding. Our waiter, Jorge, was great. He was very attentive and personable. We will return for sure.
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CJSmith
Phoenix
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great find. Food was outstanding. Drinks were great. Service was perfect. Well worth checking out.
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Wowsa
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Great midtown option for Mexican food where the offering is a little more ambitious than others in the same space. While offering the Mexican staples, the chef always tries to come up with something a little bit extra. Together with the calm ambiance and excellent service, this makes Frida a place to visit time and again. Good for business meetings, dates and company outings.
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DebraD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. The guacamole and salsa is the best I've ever had. I've ordered many different meals there and all were delicious. All the servers are personable and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great atmosphere & wonderful service!
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Wiindy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were incredibly attentive, the space is gorgeous and the food is amazing...what else is there to ask for? I absolutely will be back <3
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Frida Midtown using the Order Online button. Frida Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 688-5200.

Frida Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

Frida Midtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.