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 (6826)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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

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Popular dishes

TOMATO TART$22.00
pecorino, onion crema, heirloom tomatoes, vincotto
CEASER$19.00
romaine hearts. parmigiano reggiano, focaccia crutons, dill
PANZANELLA & BURRATA$26.00
broccoli rabe crema, tomatoes, cucumbers, toasted bread
HAMACHI CRUDO$25.00
avocado crema, sun-dried tomato water, seasonal citrus add: 10g ossetra regiis ova caviar* + $30
BOMBOLONI & SPECK$21.00
speck salumi alto adige, savory bombaloni, red onion condimento
FRITTO MISTO$26.00
shrimp, calamari, zucchini, lemon aioli

PASTA

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA$36.00
clams, calabrian chili butter, green onion, pane fritto
CASARECCE FRA DIAVOLO$48.00
lobster, san marazano tomatoes, basil
TAGLIATELLE$31.00
italian sausage & porcini ragu, parmigiano reggiano
AGNOLOTTI$30.00
polenta filling, pomodoro sugo, stracciatella

MEAT & FISH

GRILLED WAGU RIBEYE$90.00
spinach onion crema
VEAL SALTIMBOCA$56.00
speck, chianti sugo, arugula
HALIBUT$52.00
salmoriglio, olive & sundried tomato salsa
PORK CHOP MILANESE$46.00
balsamic braised onions, pork sugo

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00
marcona almonds, preserve lemon
MUSHROOM TRIFOLATI$21.00
garlic & spring onion confit, parsley
POTATO TORTA$18.00
warm tarragon mayonnaise

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 6,826 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
4.0Value

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Lincoln Ristorante offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "exceptional service." The "creative, disciplined kitchen" delivers "superb high-end Italian cuisine," especially the pasta dishes. With its convenient location near Lincoln Center, it's an ideal spot for pre-theater dining. Despite some menu limitations, the "friendly, helpful staff" and "elegant setting" make it a favorite.

6,826 Reviews

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Steve VIP
Las Vegas17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and lovely restaurant n setting in lincoln center!
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Mark VIP
San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always delicious and the service is quick. Perfect place to eat before the ballet.
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Elizabeth VIP
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the restaurant very much, but we felt that the menu offered a very limited array of choices. There was only one salad - a caesar salad that would not be my preference. There was only one fish dish. People really enjoyed the pasta dishes, but for someone who doesn't eat pasta and likes a simple chicken or fish option or even a vegetarian option, I didn't think there were enough choices. We will come back to the restaurant because we did enjoy the atmosphere and the food was well prepared, but menu was very limited.
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Mary
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a bare bones restaurant with a great big price tag. The table setting consisted of a stainless fork and knife and a cloth napkin, with a small Bernardaud candle in the center of the bare table. No placemat, no tablecloth, no complimentary bread. Very unappealing. It would have been fine had we been dining in a cafeteria, but we weren't. The dining room itself was lovely, though; very handsome and quiet, with well-spaced tables. I would guess that a single glass of wine, which was very expensive, even for the cheapest pour, was around 4 ounces. We ordered pastas, which were plonked down on the bare table in bowls, with no serving plate beneath them. My agnoletti was actually pretty good, my partner's tagliatelle very mediocre due to the quality of the sausage. I will say that the service was terrific. But that's about it. The prices are ridiculous for the kind of restaurant it is.
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Susan
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, well prepared. Courteous and professional staff. Very convenient for performances at Lincoln Center.
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Frances
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amit provided exceptional knowledge and attentiveness throughout. The entire staff were amazing and kind. Food was incredible and the made to order Focaccia bread.....a must!
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Nicholas VIP
New York City97 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go-to restaurant when we attend a performance at Lincoln Center, so during the season we eat here every two weeks or so. Naturally, the menu doesn't change that often, but that's fine with us since all the dishes are so delicious. For those going to a Lincoln Center performance soon, the tomato tarte is an exceptional appetizer and the agnolotti has just been updated, filled with polenta and in a delicious butter sauce. For vegetarians (not vegans) like me, the update is perfect.
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Pauline VIP
New York City55 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at this restaurant many times over the years and have experienced its ebb and flow. Friday's dinner was right in the middle. The ambiance is always classic New York chic! Great location and lots of gigantic windows to admire it. There is an open kitchen to boot. Our server, Vicente C. was attentive, professional, and accommodating. His service enhanced our dining experience. We had a Sancerre and A Big Easy Capizzi to accompany our mixed olives and potato croquetes topped with caviar. It was a strong start. Next, we had Hamachi Crudo and Bombolini & Speck. The Hamachi was delicious and better than the last time 2 weeks ago when I had it last. My grandson liked the Bombolini & Speck. We shared a Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, which was outstanding. He ordered Halibut, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned.I ordered the Wagyu Ribeye, which was overly seasoned and salty. The taste of steak was lost. Medium rare was rapidly heading toward medium as well. The creamed spinach accompanying the ribeye was so salty it was inedible. I tried a side order of snap peas. Once again, salt dominated what seemed to be an interesting recipe. The Americano was perfect. The Chocolate Tortino was luscious, and the Cheesecake was so much more than just a cheese cake. It was so good! Although surrounded by excellence, the food itself was uneven in its quality and execution. May I also suggest a broader, more eclectic menu? It has shrunk with the years. Perhaps, a special or two for the evening? Will I eat there again? Yes, I have since it opened.
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lauren
Scranton / Poconos2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful restaurant. Incredible food and a wonderful very attentive staff. Everything was terrific!
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Elizabeth VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed the Limoncello Spritz, the Tagliatelle, and the Gelato Affogato!
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Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 6826 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Private Dining Room

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AGNOLOTTI

TAGLIATELLE

CASARECCE FRA DIAVOLO

BITES

ROMAN STYLE FOCCACIA$15.00

POTATO & CAVIAR$30.00

OLIVES$15.00

APPETIZERS

TOMATO TART$22.00

CEASER$19.00

PANZANELLA & BURRATA$26.00

HAMACHI CRUDO$25.00

BOMBOLONI & SPECK$21.00

FRITTO MISTO$26.00

PASTA

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA$36.00

CASARECCE FRA DIAVOLO$48.00

TAGLIATELLE$31.00

AGNOLOTTI$30.00

MEAT & FISH

GRILLED WAGU RIBEYE$90.00

VEAL SALTIMBOCA$56.00

HALIBUT$52.00

PORK CHOP MILANESE$46.00

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00

MUSHROOM TRIFOLATI$21.00

POTATO TORTA$18.00

DESSERT

CHOCOLATE TORTINO$18.00

GELATO AFFOGATO$14.00

CHEESECAKE$18.00

TORTA DELLA NONNA$18.00

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