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Sesamo, New York, NY

Sesamo

4.4
4.4
198 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Located in the historic Hell’s Kitchen, Sesamo is a beloved neighborhood restaurant that takes a bold and innovative approach to cooking and cocktails. Representing the diverse backgrounds we come from, our executive chef and mixologist incorporate the best ingredients from different worlds, and combine them with Italian traditions, to create our unique Asian-influenced Italian menu. Our menu changes seasonally and offers gluten-free and vegan options.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sandy Dee Hall
  • 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

  • NYE 4-Course Tasting Menu Early-Bird

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Experience Chef Tian's winter menu highlights and a complimentary champagne toast to ring in 2024. Optional wine pairing by Certified Somm/owner Sabrina. A detailed menu is posted on www.sesamorestaurant.com Early-bird price ends at the end of 12/26. The price will go up to $120 starting 12/27.

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

198 Reviews
  1. JeanneS

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We really enjoy dining at Sesamo. The food is always consistent, fresh & delicious. Our waiter - Russ- is fantastic!! He’s been our waiter on other occasions - always exceptional!

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  2. Carol

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food was fantastic and the servers plus managers were efficient and very friendly ! Would definitely recommend or return when I’m back in NY . Found the lighting too dim & the place way too noisy , though — couldn’t have a conversation with my date !

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  3. GabM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Great server, really bad/expensive food. The server was terrific about the whole thing and offered to bring us something else, but we were already full. The food was truly awful. Will never go off of other people's 5 star reviews again, it should come from a reputable food critic or hard pass. Felt embarrassed that I recommended the place.

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  4. Gregdad

    New York Area

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Food arrived quickly and waiter was friendly

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  5. DarleneF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great place for happy hour special apps and dinner before theater.

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  6. EileenF

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I met my friend there . She was there 1st and never checked in under my name. Open Tsble doesn’t know I was there. Love their new menu with unique dishes and combinations.

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  7. MirjamP

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Ambiance was okay but too loud if you want to have a conversation. Food was just okay as well. Nothing special.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good service, and a good menu - food and drinks all have some sort of flourish!

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  9. MarisaM

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time coming to Sesamo and it was a great experience. Our server, Russ, was attentive and provided amazing service. The food and drinks were outstanding. We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic fusion!! Perfetto!!! I would go back at any time. It’s not often I find a unique restaurant like this one.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to brunch with my sister. We ordered the mackerel pasta and the avocado yuzu toast. It was phenomenal. The mackerel pasta was a really unique dish. Also got a boba cocktail which was exceptional and different. Server was attentive and wasn’t too loud. Great brunch overall!

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  12. BogdanT

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent artful dishes and a nice ambience. Great fusion restaurant.

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  13. ScottH

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was delicious, from the calamari, oysters and pearls, and lemon rocotta crostini appetizers and then for the main course we ordered the Korean fried chicken parmesan, citrus ricotta tortellini, and the pan seared branzino. Looking forward to dining there again soon.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food and service was good but the place was just too loud inside. Couldn’t really hear each other while dining. Because of that I probably wouldn’t return. If you go I do recommend the vegan lasagna.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Sesamo! Delicious and interesting food (especially the grilled broccolini with peanut sauce and the duck ragu pappardelle), great personable service and a cool vibe!! We’ll be back!

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  16. ElsW

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was ok although the long table in the middle had these big gnats flying above. Service was good although food a tad slow.

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  17. WilliamD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sesamo was very welcoming, and the duck ragu was delicious.

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  18. JohnD

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ! Tiff was our upbeat super friendly attentive server. Surroundings great, food creative and oh so tasty. We really enjoyed our meal!!

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  19. GlobalDiner

    New York Area

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, and the curry salmon with black rice is to die for, sooo good.

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  20. Mattyprod

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved Sesamo. There’s a smaller menu for lunch - and I’ll definitely be back for dinner! I had the Mackerel Carbonara, which at first sounds a bit odd, but when you taste it, you realize it’s a no brainer! It brings out all the smokiness in the fish for a perfect combination!

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  21. KateBNYC

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lively but quiet enough to converse. Lovely staff. Delicious fish and food presentation. Nice atmosphere.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Honestly... No one wants to go out to a dinner with pretty much nonexistent service or uncalled for service off the bat. It really puts a damper on your evening. Our server Melanie was "occupied" so on behalf of her we've had 3 different ppl serve us. She was only there to seat us which upset us bc it was cold and she wanted to stick us by the door when it was empty inside and we had a reservation. We were in and out within an hour. When we asked for our check, no one gave it to us until we had put on our coats and were ready to leave and finally someone else decides to give us our bill. Food was nothing special. If you're a local in the area, it's not a bad place to hang out at the bar with friends. I don't recommend dining at a standard table. This is not a place I'd go out of my way for or have a date night at.

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  23. CristhianS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love this place

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Would for sure come back!

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  25. Teka21

    New York Area

    71 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    What a mixed bag! Our two appetizers were outstanding ( calamari and broccoli with peanut sauce) but the entrees (chicken parmigiana and mushroom tortelloni) were both so disappointing. Attentive service, ambiance ok.

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  26. MaryD

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Interesting menu, not for everyone but definitely worth experiencing. A bit too pricey & too loud when busy.

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  27. CreativeDoll

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect for lunch meet-up.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and great service! Would definitely come back!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    The place is very nice with a awesome seasonal menu. More on the Italian side then Asian but out party was happy with it.

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  30. Jazzi

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and very flavourful! The service was good.

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  31. seofab

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for dinner after seeing a taping of the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. We saw some of the crew walking by as the studio is only an avenue block away. This is a true gem of a place. We got most of the appetizers and loved all of them. Drinks were delicious, and dessert was really lovely. The owner personally came by and engaged us as well as all the other diners in conversation. Will come again!

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  32. loulou

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An incredible combination of Italian and Asian food! Can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu.

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  33. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best innovative cuisine on the west side of midtown! Drinks were very creative and crafty too. We were surprised this place is not widely known yet. Will definitely come back.

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  34. ConnieK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was innovative and delicious. The owner was super friendly and the service was great. We would definitely return for great meal when we return to the city. Thank you, Sabrina!

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  35. RobbP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice decor and knowledgeable staff. The food was great.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single thing we ordered was insanely good. From the first taste of miso butter with their brioche bread to the lamb shank and everything in between. This spot will be my new go to date night spot for my partner and I. And anytime i have friends in town i will be bringing them here

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special Occasion

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good food, a bit pricey and very noisy

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food5service5ambience2
    The idea of Italian Asian fusion sounds intriguing but in practice it is a failed experiment . The meatballs were hard and added Asian seasonings gave it a bitter taste The calamari was skimpy on portion and too spicy Event the drinks were pretty bad - mixing ingredients that just didn’t vibe The lamb shank was tender and delicious but the single piece of naan which is supposed to be used to make a sandwich was more like a think soaked pancake

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  40. VirginiaW

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive staff, well spaced table, delicious food, great cocktails

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sesamo using the Order Online button. Sesamo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 265-2755.

Sesamo is rated 4.4 stars by 198 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

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
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