Lincoln Ristorante

Name: Lincoln Ristorante
Address: 142 West 65th St., New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 359-6500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6242 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Lincoln Ristorante sits proudly on the plaza level of the world famous Lincoln Center for the performing arts.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 359-6500
Website
http://www.lincolnristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Richard Capizzi
Private party facilities
Lincoln Ristorante is the acclaimed Lincoln Center restaurant showcasing contemporary Italian cuisine. Located in a stunning glass pavilion with a signature sloping lawn roof and spectacular views, Lincoln Ristorante is the perfect venue for your next special event.
Private party contact
Lincoln Events : (212) 359-6513 ext. 6513

Location
142 West 65th St., New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
Between Amsterdam and Broadway
Parking details
Northbound and southbound (via 65th Street): Entrance located between Broadway and Amsterdam 200 feet on the right and is open Mon – Sun. All other times use the 62nd Street entrance.
Public transit
Take 1 to 66th Street (Lincoln Center).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

POTATO TORTA$58.00
potato torta, ossetra caviar, hen egg mousse, chives
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA$25.00
walnut pesto, white sourdough crostino V
MISTICANZA SALAD$22.00
summer lettuce, radish, oven roasted tomatoes, tomato creama, shaved fennel GF
VITELLO TONNATO$27.00
roasted loin of veal, tuna dressing, fried capers
ZUPPA DI POMODRO$21.00
chilled yellow heirloom tomato soup, baby tomato, parsley
HAMACHI$28.00
cucumber, kumquats, avacado crema, aqua chili*

PASTA

SPAGHETTONI
pommarolo, cherry tomatoes, lemon, ricotta salata 15|23
GIGLI
fennel sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, broccoli rabe pesto, pecorino Toscano 19|33
RAVIOLO
shortrib filling, veal sugo, parmigiano reggiano 19|33
SQUID INK SPAGHETTONI
Peekytoe crab, Calabrian chili, parsley breadcrumbs 22|39
AGNOLOTTI
Jersey corn filling, charred corn crema, Australian winter truffles 23|42

SECONDI

CAB FILET OF BEEF$54.00
crispy polenta, mushroom Madeira sugo *
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$42.00
duck and pork ragu, besciamella, sugo di pomodoro
GRILLED WILD HALIBUT$38.00
orzo, fennel, cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano tapanade
CAPASANTE$49.00
day boat scallops, scampi-scallop crema, prosciutto bread crumbs
OCTOPUS$39.00
bagna rosso, roasted fingerlings, grilled spring onions, mint

SIDE DISHES

POLENTA FRESCA$16.00
New Jersey corn, smoked mozzarella
MUSHROOMS TRIFOLATI$16.00
porcini crema
FINGERLING POTATOES$15.00
truffle aioli, pecorino, chives
BROCCOLI RABE$16.00
chili, garlic, pecorino romano

DESSERTS

BABA$16.00
rum cake, pistachio chantilly, macerated strawberries
TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO$16.00
chocolate genovese, ganache, milk-chocolate crema, vanilla bean gelato
TRIO DI GELATI$12.00
sicilian pistachio, dark chocolate, strawberry
GELATO AFFOGATO$12.00
fior di latte gelato, espresso
NONNO AFFOGATO$20.00
tequila, baileys, allspice dram, espresso gelato

What 6,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

6,242 Reviews

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Eman
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
great food, super interesting ambient. view of lincoln center pond is unique. you can dine outside and be right next to the water
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Seasoned
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service2ambience5
Not up to it's old standard. The food is still very good, but not amazing , as it once was. Service is not inattentive, but not knowledgeable and inefficient. twice asked if we wanted water? had to ask for it in the end.
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BKap
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food in a lovely environment. I had filet that melted in my mouth. The fingerling potatos were like nothing I have ever eaten. My sife's halibut was perfect. Outstanding Italian wine list. The spot, right in the heart of Lincoln Center is beatiful. It was a pleasure to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere.
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meftab
New York Area
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Impossible to get better ambience than looking out on lincoln center pool with glass walls . Also has glass walls letting you watch the chefs cooking. Great pastas & main courses. My only suggestion would be that a bigger selection of appetizers & desserts and sides would be nice. The halibut was great. Not so crazy about the mushroom side- was a little chewy.
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DCRYork
New York Area
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a lifelong New Yorker, I have had the privilege of eating in many high-end restaurants. When asked, I always say Lincoln Ristorante is my favorite. The seasonal menu is superb and the service impeccable even when the joint is jumping. Add to this the ambiance and location on the plaza at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, you cannot miss. The cocktail menu is fantastic. I highly recommend Lincoln!
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Annie
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner before the concert at the Met. Very comfortable space and service was excellent! My husband had the delicious lasagna- what an unusual presentation!
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EastSideDiners
New York Area
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
We've been going to Lincoln Ristorante for over 3 years now and really miss the way it used to be. Before the service was personal & friendly and made you fee quite special without being snooty. For instance, the food was presented to you at each course and then placed before you. Now it is practically handed to you. Then we also miss the various pre-fixe menus. Now everything is a la carte. In addition, there used to be really good bread served with something wonderful to put on it, like the honey ricotta spread as well as olive oil. Now you get a slice of standard restaurant Italian bread with rosemary olive oil. Anyone can do that. The prices have sky-rocketed (i.e. $39 for a not terribly generous plate of pasta) but the restaurant as a whole has really gone down in value. In the past we have taken a number of people there for a very special dinner. That won't be happening any longer, nor do we plan to go back ourselves anytime soon. There is no need to since we can find the same, or better, food at a number of places in New York City, and probably for less money. Lincoln Ristorante used to be well worth the expense, but no longer is and I am so sorry for that. It used to be our favorite "special dinner" restaurant.
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RussellF
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place, and it was much more fun than buying a car.
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UpperWestSideExPat
Seattle
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
We dined outdoors by the reflecting pool just behind Avery Fisher and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. The service and staff were very pleasant. The food was well-presented.
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JimH
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
It is a beautiful sophisticated(but expensive) place to dine...the food was delicious and beautifully presented, if a bit small. The salad was not memorable but the bready and the drinks were great--main courses, tho limited, are superb.
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SylviaW
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just one of the great places to eat. Delicious halibut, yellow tomato soup, prepared mushrooms, broccoli rabe and a dessert of tequila and espresso ice cream and other delicious ingredients. The service was professional and friendly. Great view of Lincoln Center Plaza. No noise at all facilitating easy, soft conversation.
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MarkH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not a huge menu selection (dinner), which tells me the chef/kitchen focuses on what it does best. Menu changes seasonally. Comprehensive wine list, but very few selections in the double digit (less than $100) range. Pricey wine list, could use several more moderately priced additions. Plan to return for dinner in the near term.
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GothamGourmand
New York Area
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The corn agnolotti and the beef were delicious as was the special dessert offered that evening ( a mixed berry crostata). The passion fruit cosmos were refreshing on a very warm evening.
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PDWF
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The restaurant's ambience is open and delightful Amit, our waiter, made the night . Class act, with attentive professionalism as well as kind interaction . Go!
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GeorgeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal experience from food to service. Our waiter Marcio was friendly yet totally impressed us with his knowledge of the menu and his confidence in guiding us through the meal. Outstanding!
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Giselle
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lincoln is a special place. We love the food and the beautiful views of the reflecting pool from the outdoor seating area. Service is always excellent.
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Icarus
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was spectacular. Thank you George for a fun experience and an evening of excellent dining
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RonniB
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific dinner for our anniversary, staff is lovely and the food was wonderful.
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ldvk
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great location. Go when you like to have a great dinner or when you like to have a great date. I recommend the octopus.
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DorothyS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service, food. Simply lovely! We especially loved the staff, warm, friendly and inviting. What a treat 😊
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Clark
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We went for a Restaurant Week dinner. The appetizer, polenta with mushrooms, was outstanding. Our main course, eggplant parmigiana, was very good but not exceptional. The chocolate dessert was delicious. The service was caring and attentive. I wish I could afford to eat here more often!
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bgb13
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I hadn't been at Lincoln Ristorante since a week before lockdown. It was so nice to be in their comfortable and upscale dining room again. I had a lovely view of the Lincoln Center plaza and felt relaxed in such a lovely setting. The service was incredible as it was both friendly and attentive. I had come to enjoy the Restaurant Week menu but decided to order from the regular menu instead. Both the squid ink pasta and the octopus were yummy and would order them again! I don't think they are open for lunch but I keep hoping that they will rectify this and return to a pre-covid schedule.
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Tchantches
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service in a quiet atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We ordered the restaurant week menu, thé appetizer and main dish are all very salty.
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NeilB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable and subtle service by Salvatore [special mention] and his dedicated associates. Timing between courses was uncanny, as if theyvread our minds. Portions were substantial and tasty and cuisine surprisingly vsried for our restaurant week early dinner. The vibe is capacious, tasteful. Comfortable. A lovely time.
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Dawn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose to try Lincoln Ristorante for Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint! The food, service, and ambiance were all impeccable. It helped to create a perfect Friday night experience.
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ChristinaM
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Husband had Restaurant Week meal - antipasto salad, pasta bolognese (mafaldine Verdi), chocolate budino - all very good but not outstanding. I chose à la carte - chilled tomato soup and beef ravioli - both spectacularly good. Excellent service. It was not very crowded, early dinner (6pm), late summer.
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RanjitK
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this location, the food, the service, and the ambiance.
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TomL
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Restaurant Week menu and.selected wines with very nice service.
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SpangleNYC
New York Area
107 reviews
vip
4.0
107 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was excellence - nice to be able to order half portions of the pasta dishes. Generous salad had a tasty dressing, short rib ravioli had a wonderful flavor, the 3 gelatos for dessert were delicious. We enjoyed being seated on the outdoor patio overlooking the Lincoln Center plaza and all the vibrant activity there. We were happy to be outside - it was very cold inside the restaurant and pretty much empty of diners. Our biggest issue was the delay in getting our food: the kitchen was VERY VERY slow. Fortunately we didn’t need to make a performance. We didn’t think it was the waiter’s fault at all and we appreciated that the manager came to us to apologize. This was the first time we had such an unacceptable lapse of time getting our food so will certainly return to the restaurant again since the food is excellent.
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stephenh
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely evening. Restaurant Week brought us into this FUN Spot. And we will be coming back and back.
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polinak
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food, beautiful drinks, outstanding location
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CASBAR
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was interesting and perfectly prepared. Service was unrushed and excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Trip into Manhattan from Ct. Seeing a show at Lincoln Center. stopped at Lincoln before the show for dinner
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Nick
New York Area
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lincoln Restaurant's Restaurant Week offerings are an exceptionally good value, so along with the excellent food and service we can recommend the restaurant to those who like a good deal. Don't forget the Restaurant Week's recommended wines, which, at $45/bottle are offered at an unusually good price.
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DwightM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb meal and service. One of our favorites during restaurant week and other dates. Keep up the great work
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AndyL
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lincoln is a great restaurant! Beautiful space, delicious food, and friendly service!
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Eric
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I dined at the Lincoln Ristorante on a Friday evening, our reservation was early, and the restaurant was not too crowded. The food was amazing! We had menu items from both their normal menu and from the restaurant week menu, and everything was so delicious!! Our server, George, was amazing, and it was clear that the kitchen staff take great pride in their craft. The hostesses greeted us with welcoming smile, and seated us right away. The restaurant itself was classy, but not pretentious, and their service was spectacular despite them hosting a wedding reception as well. If (probably when) we come back to Manhattan, if we have the opportunity we will definitely be back. It was a little noisy that evening because of the wedding reception, but it wasn't too loud.
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JedK
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great waiter. Very accommodating of vegan guest Menu a bit limited Pricey Food was very good
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JudiR
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. I have been coming here for years and it’s always a terrific experience
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FAQs

Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 6242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

142 West 65th St., New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross street
Between Amsterdam and Broadway
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Northbound and southbound (via 65th Street): Entrance located between Broadway and Amsterdam 200 feet on the right and is open Mon – Sun. All other times use the 62nd Street entrance.
Public transit
Take 1 to 66th Street (Lincoln Center).
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Richard Capizzi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lincolnristorante.com/
Phone number
(212) 359-6500
Private party facilities
Lincoln Ristorante is the acclaimed Lincoln Center restaurant showcasing contemporary Italian cuisine. Located in a stunning glass pavilion with a signature sloping lawn roof and spectacular views, Lincoln Ristorante is the perfect venue for your next special event.
Private party contact
Lincoln Events : (212) 359-6513 ext. 6513

Lincoln Ristorante

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

POLENTA SCAMPI

GELATO AFFOGATO

ANTIPASTI

POTATO TORTA$58.00

MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA$25.00

MISTICANZA SALAD$22.00

VITELLO TONNATO$27.00

ZUPPA DI POMODRO$21.00

HAMACHI$28.00

PASTA

SPAGHETTONI

GIGLI

RAVIOLO

SQUID INK SPAGHETTONI

AGNOLOTTI

SECONDI

CAB FILET OF BEEF$54.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$42.00

GRILLED WILD HALIBUT$38.00

CAPASANTE$49.00

OCTOPUS$39.00

SIDE DISHES

POLENTA FRESCA$16.00

MUSHROOMS TRIFOLATI$16.00

FINGERLING POTATOES$15.00

BROCCOLI RABE$16.00

DESSERTS

BABA$16.00

TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO$16.00

TRIO DI GELATI$12.00

GELATO AFFOGATO$12.00

NONNO AFFOGATO$20.00

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