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Sesamo, New York, NY

Sesamo

4.8 (265)
$31 to $50
Italian
764 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5001

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sandy Dee Hall
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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.
    Theater Prix Fixe (Optional Wine Pairing) Photo

What 265 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sesamo

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
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