Lincoln Ristorante

4.5 (6793)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

May 17, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
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

Private dining

Popular dishes

ROMAN STYLE FOCACCIA$15.00
san marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
SPRING PEAS SALAD$27.00
burrata, fava bean crema, carta di musica
OCTOPUS ALLA GRIGLIA$32.00
grilled octopus, cannellini beans, smoked fingerling potato, soppressata, senise pepper vinaigrette
ASPARAGUS$24.00
focaccia bread crumbs, egg dressing, bottarga
ITALIAN ESCAROLE$18.00
mostarda vinaigrette, pecorino pepato, vincotto
MEATBALLS$24.00
chicken & beef, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh tomato sauce

PASTA

CAVATELLI$30.00
lamb bacon, artichokes, cannellini beans, san marzano tomatoes, pecorino sardo
SPAGHETTI$36.00
crab, shellfish broth, serrano, parsley oil
RAVIOLI$30.00
ricotta filling, english peas, pea leaves, parmigiano-reggiano
MEZZE MANICHE ALLA NORCINA$30.00
pork sausage, porcini mushrooms, pecorino romano

MEAT & FISH

SICILIAN LAMB SAUSAGE$40.00
Anson Mills polenta, peperonata sauce
SAFFRON BRODO$56.00
fluke, clams, mussels, fava beans, fregola sarda *
ORZO & LOBSTER$50.00
short pasta, lobster meat, garlic chips
PRIME NEW YORK STRIPLOIN$55.00
green peppercorn sauce, cumin potato crema*
HERITAGE ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$42.00
morels, peas, fingerling potatoes, chicken sugo

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00
marcona almonds, preserve lemon
CAULILINI$18.00
sicilian agrodolce, pine nuts

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 6,793 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
4Value

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Lincoln Ristorante offers an elegant dining experience with "amazing ambiance" and "fantastic food." Nestled within Lincoln Center, it impresses with attentive service, especially from standout server Amit. The inventive menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on Italian cuisine. While it's a pricier option, many agree it's "worth it" for pre-theater dining.

6,793 Reviews

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Wimberly VIP
Atlanta15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside and had a fabulous dinner! The service was exceptional!!! Highly recommend!
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Ann
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The young hostess could be friendlier and more professional, especially for a fine dining restaurant. She showed no sense of customer service—definitely not welcoming or warm. The waiter, on the other hand, was nice and friendly. As for the food, the entrée portion was little small for the price. Appetizers was great .
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Alysia
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant spot, with fine food and service…the perfect pre-theatre meal. Decadent and delicious.
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Tonya VIP
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time at this restaurant and both experiences were great. Our waiter provided exceptional service and the food was great.
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Anil
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Amit went above and beyond to make our experience amazing.
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MARK VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem nestled within the Lincoln center complex. Pasta is Al denté and service is excellent
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Mark VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s one of the best restaurants in New York. Fabulous food service and ambiance.
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Eric
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Amit was attentive and very helpful. We had a great experience today.
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mikelynn VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night out. Gorge view of Lincoln Center water feature and perfect for people watching. Our server, Amrit, made it very special. More restaurants need to have him run their programs to help servers to learn how! Going back and will request Amrit.
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Kendra
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our evening at the Lincoln restaurant. I have dined there before, but not outside. Most enjoyable. The menu was small, but everything was delicious.
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Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 6793 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 26 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

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SPAGHETTI

CAVATELLI

RAVIOLI

BITES

OLIVES$15.00

GNOCCO FRITTO$15.00

POTATO & CAVIAR$30.00

BOMBOLONI$15.00

APPETIZERS

ROMAN STYLE FOCACCIA$15.00

SPRING PEAS SALAD$27.00

OCTOPUS ALLA GRIGLIA$32.00

ASPARAGUS$24.00

ITALIAN ESCAROLE$18.00

MEATBALLS$24.00

PASTA

CAVATELLI$30.00

SPAGHETTI$36.00

RAVIOLI$30.00

MEZZE MANICHE ALLA NORCINA$30.00

MEAT & FISH

SICILIAN LAMB SAUSAGE$40.00

SAFFRON BRODO$56.00

ORZO & LOBSTER$50.00

PRIME NEW YORK STRIPLOIN$55.00

HERITAGE ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$42.00

SIDES

SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00

CAULILINI$18.00

DESSERT

CHOCOLATE TORTINO$18.00

GELATO AFFOGATO$14.00

CHEESECAKE$18.00

TORTA DELLA NONNA$18.00

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