Sesamo

Name: Sesamo
Address: 764 10th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10019-5001
Telephone: (212) 265-2755
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (265)

$31 to $50

Italian

764 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5001

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for brunch

Sesamo serves bold Italian-Asian cooking in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Our menu hits hard — Duck Ragu Rigatoni, Truffle Cacio e Szechuan, Pad Thaitini, XO-braised short rib.

We’re open for lunch, but when the lights go down, the experience hits different. Great for pre-theater, date nights, or late-night cravings at the bar.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 265-2755
Website
http://www.sesamorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sandy Dee Hall
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
764 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5001
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
52nd St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Theater Prix Fixe (Optional Wine Pairing)
$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a curated 3-course experience with Sesamo's all-time favorite Italian dishes, while catching your show on time. Optional wine pairing or non-alcoholic pairing available.

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Arancini$21.00
pomodoro, basil aioli, risotto, parmesan
Citrus Burrata$25.00
handmade burrata (Di Palo's on Grand), yuzu marmalade, orange brûlée, sage, bread
Caesar Salad$23.00
ruby ro-mini lettuce, miso caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, furikake, housemade rice crackers
Calamari Fritti$21.00
herb & szechuan flour, tomato sauce, lime
Fennel Salad$24.00
apples, endive, pomegranate, white balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan, candid nuts
Fried Artichokes$20.00
crispy fried artichokes, gochujang aioli
Japanese Eggplant$20.00
roasted tomato caponata, castelvetrano olives, capers, white balsamic, chive oil, tamari, basil
Kissing God Bread and Butter$14.00
homemade citrus peppercorn butter served with Anadama bread
Broccolini, Roasted$20.00
peanut sauce & scallion
Salmon Nigiri$30.00
tuna nigiri, crispy sushi rice, spicy mayo, nori, paddlefish roe
Salmon Crudo$25.00

Pasta To-go

Agnolotti$30.00
homemade ricotta-filled agnolotti, ginger scallion pesto, carrots, parsnip, crispy parmesan
Cacio e Pepe$35.00
Szechuan peppercorns, pecorino Romano, shaved black truffle, bucatini
- GF Pasta$3.00
- Bucatini$3.00
- Rigatoni$3.00
- No Truffle$0.00
Duck Ragu Rigatoni$35.00
confit duck, fresh tomato, garam masala, parmesan, basil
Homemade Pappardelle$33.00
homemade pappardelle, spinach, wild mushrooms, parmesan cream, crispy garlic, chives
- No Truffle$0.00
Lasagna (Vegan)$34.00
truffle, wild mushroom, vegan mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce
- No Truffle$0.00
Pad ThaiTini$32.00
shrimp pad thai with bucatini, scallion, bean sprouts, egg, peanut
- GF Pasta$3.00
- Bucatini$3.00
- Rigatoni$3.00

Large Plates To-go

Tempura Chicken Parmesan$39.00
vodka sauce, Calabrian chili, mozzarella, bucatini
- GF Pasta$3.00
- Bucatini$3.00
- Rigatoni$3.00
Coconut Miso Salmon$43.00
curry crusted salmon fillet on a bed of black rice and a pool of miso coconut
Black Cod$46.00
miso-sake marinate, taro mash, bok choy, taro chips
Beef Cheek$46.00
yuzu faro, spring greens, shisho gremolata
Angus Strip Loin Steak$50.00
creamed corn, charred sweet peppers, arugula, beef jus
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- No Temp$0.00

What 265 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Sesamo offers an eclectic fusion of Asian and Italian cuisine in a beautiful ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service, with standout mentions of servers Melanie and Justin. The "delicious" food, including the Prix Fixe menu and Fennel salad, impresses diners. Ideal for pre-theater dining, this "little gem" delights with creative dishes.

265 Reviews

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Sarita
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a welcoming start with our lovely waitress, Melanie. She described well all the special dishes . The staff cares about allergies from food and the food was delicious artwork. Innovative and fresh. Great for vegans , too!
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Bart VIP
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous pre show dinner! Salmon crudo appetizer was excellent and great cocktails. Will definitely be back.
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Yana VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great! My go-to before theater. Food is wonderful, service is wonderful. Nice to meet Sabrina the owner, as well.
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Howard VIP
New York City83 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative menu. Trying to merge Asian and Italian. Hard to pull off. Service was great. Using inKind was the reason I tried it
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Dorothy VIP
New York City140 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sesamo is a little gem of a restaurant. It was our first time dining there with some friends after attending an Irish Arts Center play. It was so convenient to the IAC. We were all so happy with our food choices. They have a wonderful Prix Fix menu as well. The food was absolutely delicious! Very eclectic. And the ambience is just beautiful. I have to really compliment the service though. It was just fantastic! Beyond friendly and attentive. A special shout-out to our server, Melanie! She was so knowledgeable, friendly and made the best menu suggestions as well! It was just overall a wonderful dining experience that I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed!
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Marc VIP
New York City251 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The creative appetizers--and the terrific variety of them--are beyond belief. We focussed on appetizers only and each got better than the last. After 4 apps, we had no room for the main courses. From the hostess to the bartender to the server, service was the best I've experienced in NYC in a long time. Kudos to the staff!
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Maureen
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was fun and welcoming. The food was different, fresh and very tasty. The staff really made us feel like they were happy we came to the restaurant. Also, it always makes me happy when I can get a nice wine by the class, which I found at Sesamo. My only negative was the noise level was quite high. Loved this Resturant and can’t wait to return
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible staff and menu. The coconut miso salmon was to die for!
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Aditya VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular food. The pre fixe menu is a must do.
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Kate
Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just lovely for Saturday lunch. Still thinking about the baby artichokes. Easy walk from the theater district.
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FAQs

Sesamo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 265-2755.

Sesamo is rated 4.8 stars by 265 OpenTable diners.

Sesamo 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

764 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5001

Additional information

Cross street
52nd St
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sandy Dee Hall
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.sesamorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 265-2755

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Sesamo

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Theater Prix Fixe (Optional Wine Pairing)

Small Plates To-go

Arancini$21.00

Citrus Burrata$25.00

Caesar Salad$23.00

Calamari Fritti$21.00

Fennel Salad$24.00

Fried Artichokes$20.00

Japanese Eggplant$20.00

Kissing God Bread and Butter$14.00

Broccolini, Roasted$20.00

Salmon Nigiri$30.00

Salmon Crudo$25.00

Pasta To-go

Agnolotti$30.00

Cacio e Pepe$35.00

Duck Ragu Rigatoni$35.00

Homemade Pappardelle$33.00

Lasagna (Vegan)$34.00

Pad ThaiTini$32.00

Large Plates To-go

Tempura Chicken Parmesan$39.00

Coconut Miso Salmon$43.00

Black Cod$46.00

Beef Cheek$46.00

Angus Strip Loin Steak$50.00

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