Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Upper East Side

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Craft

4.7

Exceptional(7079)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 22 times today

Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.

A photo of The Met Dining Room restaurant

2. The Met Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(3116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 43 times today

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

A photo of La Pecora Bianca - Midtown restaurant

3. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(1126)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 53 times today

La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.

4. Kochi

4.8

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 16 times today

Sungchul Shim, formerly of Per Se and most recently Neta, opens his first solo project Kochi in Hell’s KitchenKOCHI - Korean for ‘skewer’- a tasting menu of skewered dishes as well as menu items inspired by traditional Korean cuisine that’s built around seasonality and balance. We are proud to present this menu as an homage to traditional Korean flavors elevated by the hand of gastronomic technique. Incorporating the freshest local ingredients daily, this is our exquisite interpretation of Korean cuisine.[PLEASE NOTE] We are not able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian with gluten-free and celiac diets as well as any allergies or aversions to allium, sesame (even if sesame oil is consumable), soy, gluten, and alcohol. We are able to accommodate vegetarians, aversions to red meat, shellfish, seafood, dairy, nut, gluten (if soy and soy sauce is consumable) and alcohol (if cooked alcohol is consumable) with at least a day of notice in advance.

5. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 11 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

6. BLT Prime

4.6

Exceptional(1110)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Upper East Side

Booked 30 times today

BLT Prime showcases contemporary steakhouse fare with inspiring ingredients and modern accents. Our menu features our classic collection of steaks, alongside a generous selection of fresh seafood, signature salads and a weekly-changing Blackboard Menu offering seasonal dishes highlighting local ingredients. Our award-winning wine list features both New and Old World wines, complemented by a selection of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.

7. Lindens

4.5

Awesome(343)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 35 times today

Lindens is a modern American restaurant situated within the Arlo SoHo. Celebrating the essential tastes and flavors of each season, Lindens features the finest local ingredients. A curated raw bar complements an inventive cocktail menu, organic-driven wine list, and local craft beers. Inspired by the Linden trees that line the city’s streets, Lindens is a spirited ode to nature within the city. **For private dining bookings please email eventsoho@arlohotels.com or visit lindensnyc.com

8. ABC Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(6561)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park

Booked 86 times today

Since opening in 2010, situated steps away from the Union Square Greenmarket, abc kitchen has celebrated community and local producers. Specializing in seasonal American cuisine with Jean-Georges’ signature touch (spice, acidity and Asian flares sprinkled throughout), abc kitchen is a Jean-Georges restaurant that partners with a diverse network of farmers and purveyors including Norwich Meadows Farm, Eckerton Hill Farm, Bodhi Tree Farm, Lani’s, and many more. The restaurant’s regularly rotating food and beverage menus showcase organic ingredients, ranging from fresh greens to meats and fruits. Set amidst rich natural woods, abc kitchen offers a cozy ambiance that invites guests to savor celebrated seasonal dishes and local harvests in a warm and inviting setting.

A photo of Da Andrea - Greenwich Village restaurant

9. Da Andrea - Greenwich Village

4.7

Exceptional(1813)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Village

Booked 68 times today

Da Andrea Restaurant is a locally-owned and operated, it is a Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of West Village, New York City that has been around for more than two decades.Da Andrea offers traditional Italian cuisine, regional specialties, seasonal dishes, an extensive wine selection and craft cocktails for our guests to enjoy. The restaurant's specialty is homemade, handcrafted fresh pasta, which we have perfected since we have opened. The chefs also offer delicious homemade entrees and risotto that are made with fresh, local ingredients, that use traditional Italian recipes. Our menu is designed to offer something for everyone, and the restaurant has been recognized for its excellent food and service. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, a special occasion, or just a casual bite, Da Andrea is the place to go for an authentic Italian dining experience.

10. JoJo

4.5

Awesome(1268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side

Booked 20 times today

Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.

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cindyVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the restaurant and the entire staff— so welcoming, always!
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BLT PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Rod
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service and food were superb. The vegetable side dishes were excellent and you and order half portions particularly if there are two of you dining. The seafood dishes were excellent particularly the scallops and the steelhead trout. Very manageable wine list with good price ranges.
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CraftPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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DonVIP
New York City •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always, the good and service were excellent and the atmosphere was perfect for a social lunch.
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La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
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4.7
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RobertVIP
New York City •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
As always, the crab cakes were wonderful and the Parker House rolls the best we've enjoyed for years.
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The Met Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Upper East Side
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4.5
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GillesVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
It's a fantastic place, worth the visit: excellent food
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KochiPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Hell's Kitchen
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4.8

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