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Lincoln Ristorante, New York, NY

Lincoln Ristorante

4.5 (6807)
$30 and under
Italian
142 West 65th St., New York, NY 10023

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7:00 PM
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About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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
  • 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

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What 6,807 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lincoln Ristorante offers a "quiet and elegant" dining experience with excellent service and a prime location near Lincoln Center, making it a perfect choice for pre-theater meals. The "imaginative cocktails" and "delicious food" are consistently praised. While some find it pricey, the ambiance and attentive staff, especially servers like Amit, make it worthwhile.
6,807 Reviews
  1. Phyllis VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Convenient for Lincoln Center performances. Excellent food but small portions including wine pours. Unfortunately a good restaurant but over priced.

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  2. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! We sat outside overlooking the reflecting pool - really special atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service excellent and so friendly. Highly recommend the tomato tart, tagliatelle and the mushroom.

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  3. Jackie VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter excellent. Food delicious. Had plenty of time to enjoy dinner before the ballet.

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  4. David VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sticky tabletops and overpriced tiny portions. Food tasted ok but left hungry.

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  5. WM VIP

    New York City220 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant for a pre-opera, theater, or concert dining.

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  6. ann

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professionalism at every level of food, beverage and service. Innovative tomato tart, creative non-alcoholic cocktails, hearty and amazing Caesar salad , a lovely view of the Henry Moore and a quick dash to LCT on a rainy night.

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  7. Anne

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent from start to finish. All staff were welcoming, professional and attentive without hovering constantly. The drinks and food were very good. The entree (pork) should have a side vegetable added, instead of just a large portion of meat. (Even if that means a smaller portion of meat. There should be an accompaniment. I would have rated 5 stars, if there was an accompaniment.) The ambience was pleasant. I will return!

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  8. Steven VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want a dinner of oil and butter, this is your place. Every dish swam in one or the other.

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  9. Susan VIP

    New York City158 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lincoln Ristorante is a wonderful place to have a pre-event dinner before anything at Lincoln Center. The menu is not extensive but everything is wonderful- perfectly prepared and presented. The wine list is very extensive and wonderful. The service is impeccable and the ambience is so very lovely- very bright and lovely with tables sufficiently spaced so that you are not on top of your neighbors. We love it!

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  10. Patric

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience, good not very good or creative.

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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