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: 4.5

4.5 (6772)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Neighborhood gem

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 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
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
Laine Korn: (212) 359-6513

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

Private dining

Popular dishes

ROMAN STYLE FOCACCIA$15.00
san marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
SPRING PEAS SALAD$27.00
burrata, fava bean crema, carta di musica
OCTOPUS ALLA GRIGLIA$32.00
grilled octopus, cannellini beans, smoked fingerling potato, soppressata, senise pepper vinaigrette
ASPARAGUS$24.00
focaccia bread crumbs, egg dressing, bottarga
ITALIAN ESCAROLE$18.00
mostarda vinaigrette, pecorino pepato, vincotto
MEATBALLS$24.00
chicken & beef, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh tomato sauce

PASTA

CAVATELLI$30.00
lamb bacon, artichokes, cannellini beans, san marzano tomatoes, pecorino sardo
SPAGHETTI$36.00
crab, shellfish broth, serrano, parsley oil
RAVIOLI$30.00
ricotta filling, english peas, pea leaves, parmigiano-reggiano
MEZZE MANICHE ALLA NORCINA$30.00
pork sausage, porcini mushrooms, pecorino romano

MEAT & FISH

SICILIAN LAMB SAUSAGE$40.00
Anson Mills polenta, peperonata sauce
SAFFRON BRODO$56.00
fluke, clams, mussels, fava beans, fregola sarda *
ORZO & LOBSTER$50.00
short pasta, lobster meat, garlic chips
PRIME NEW YORK STRIPLOIN$55.00
green peppercorn sauce, cumin potato crema*
HERITAGE ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$42.00
morels, peas, fingerling potatoes, chicken sugo

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00
marcona almonds, preserve lemon
CAULILINI$18.00
sicilian agrodolce, pine nuts

DESSERT

CHOCOLATE TORTINO$18.00
gianduja ganache, hazelnut crema.
GELATO AFFOGATO$14.00
Fior di latte, espresso GF
CHEESECAKE$18.00
ricotta, lemon curd, toasted meringue
TORTA DELLA NONNA$18.00
almond custard, strawberry & rhubarb marmellata

What 6,772 people are saying

Lincoln Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Lincoln Ristorante offers an "amazing ambiance" and "consistently excellent" dining experience near Lincoln Center. Guests rave about the "inventive and delicious food," with "great service" from attentive staff like Amit. The location is "ideal" for pre-show dining, and the "beautiful setting" adds to its charm. Prices are high, but many find the experience worthwhile.

6,772 Reviews

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Susan
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Excellent service. Convenient to Lincoln Center theatres.
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Evelyn VIP
New York City13 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the setting and ambience. However tbe menu is too limited. The only dish that works for someone who prefers a simply prepared dinner is the chicken, which is okay. Suggestion is a grilled fish offering. Also difficult for someone who is lactose intolerant.
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Sarah VIP
New York City52 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating outside was spectacular! Both our pasta dishes, raviolis and spaghetti with crab were simply excellent. My husband had the asparagus to start and I had the sweet pea vegetable- again excellent. While we were not planning to have dessert, we were having such a wonderful time that we shared the strawberry rhubarb tart which was spectacular. We will be dining at Lincoln again soon!
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Anna VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, beautiful space, excellent service.
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Steven
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal and service in a comfortable setting. Perfect place to bring your older parents. :)
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Phyllis VIP
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location for pre-opera, philharmonic, ballet dinner. Good food and service but somewhat over priced.
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Brennan VIP
Dallas23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service and food quality are always impeccable. The octopus was exquisite.
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Jeannette
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a pricey restaurant and the portion sizes are very small. Additionally, the service was mediocre. While it was only 8:50 pm and no one was waiting for tables, the wait staff seemed eager to get us to leave. At one point, a busser stood glaring at my dinner companion, seemingly to make clear he wanted us to leave. The location is fantastic, but it's unlikely I would go back.
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Patricia VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is consistently excellent! Inventive and delicious food, amazing bar service with Mario and spectacular outdoor seating overlooking the gorgeous reflecting pool and Henry Moore sculptures within incomparable Lincoln Center!!!!
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Paul VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere combined with good food, contemporary chic design, and a sound level that begets conservation.
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Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 6772 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
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
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
Laine Korn: (212) 359-6513

Lincoln Ristorante

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About this restaurant

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SPAGHETTI

CAVATELLI

RAVIOLI

BITES

OLIVES$15.00

GNOCCO FRITTO$15.00

POTATO & CAVIAR$30.00

BOMBOLONI$15.00

APPETIZERS

ROMAN STYLE FOCACCIA$15.00

SPRING PEAS SALAD$27.00

OCTOPUS ALLA GRIGLIA$32.00

ASPARAGUS$24.00

ITALIAN ESCAROLE$18.00

MEATBALLS$24.00

PASTA

CAVATELLI$30.00

SPAGHETTI$36.00

RAVIOLI$30.00

MEZZE MANICHE ALLA NORCINA$30.00

MEAT & FISH

SICILIAN LAMB SAUSAGE$40.00

SAFFRON BRODO$56.00

ORZO & LOBSTER$50.00

PRIME NEW YORK STRIPLOIN$55.00

HERITAGE ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$42.00

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00

CAULILINI$18.00

DESSERT

CHOCOLATE TORTINO$18.00

GELATO AFFOGATO$14.00

CHEESECAKE$18.00

TORTA DELLA NONNA$18.00

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