Restaurants near Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Met Dining Room

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 58 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.

2. Sistina

4.7

Exceptional(1667)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 23 times today

WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATEDWE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORSWE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake) PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGESistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.

3. Mykonian House

4.8

Exceptional(172)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Upper East Side

Booked 33 times today

Mykonian House offers authentic and traditional Greek seafood specialties. The menu will feature a full selection of authentic Greek cuisine and will offer a lunch prix fixe menu for $35.00 that includes first and second courses including dessert. From Greek classics like spanakopita, shrimp saganaki, chicken souvlaki, to name a few. Each dish is prepared with the utmost care and attention to capture the true essence of Greek flavors. The restaurant will also offer a selection of fish directly from Greece.Mr. Politis has run other restaurants, including Yefis and Korali, two Greek spots on the Upper Eastside where he was a co-owner at both establishments.

4. Serafina 79

4.6

Exceptional(911)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 46 times today

Please notice that all reservations are for indoor dining. Outdoor dining works on a first come first serve policy. This location is not handicap accessible and is located on the second and third floor of a bi- level building. Reservations above 8 people must be booked with a prifix menu.Our original Serafina restaurant offers a cozy dining room and a family-friendly indoor terrace. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s art and museum district, we are across the street from Central Park and just 2 blocks from the MET! Enjoy our authentic Italian menu, prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Featuring homemade pastas, over 20 varieties of pizza from our cherry-wood burning oven and grilled meats, fish and vegetables.

5. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(269)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 86 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

6. Jacques Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(1442)

Price: Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 22 times today

Jacques Brasserie is a relaxing sanctuary deep in the heart of the Upper East Side. Low key and inviting, this two-room restaurant and bar serves classic French dishes amongst dark wooden walls adorned with vintage poster advertisements and bohemian scenes a la Toulouse-Lautrec. Open seven days a week, Jacques Brasserie serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.Our chef creates everything in house, producing classic dishes such as French Onion Soup, Escargot, Steak Frites, Poulet Roti, Salade Nicoise and our most popular dish, Moules Frites.Committed to serving the finest local and seasonal products, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner, a meal at Jacques Brasserie will captivate your senses. Bon Appetit!Note : we do not take reservations for BAR AREA ROOM it’s first come first served only.We cannot honor reservations for specific tables

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7. Toloache - Upper East Side

4.8

Exceptional(1632)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Upper East Side

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

8. Sushi Noz

4.9

Exceptional(13)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 4 times today

Craftsmanship at its finest is displayed at Sushi Noz, where guests experience our seasonal omakase menu curated nightly by Chef Nozomu Abe. Known as "Noz" to his friends, Abe-san is part of a movement from Japan advancing Edomae-style sushi, incorporating aging and preparation techniques that date back to Japan's Edo period. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are transported by the Sukiya-style wooden interior, which was assembled using more than a dozen types of cedar. The centerpiece of our first dining room is our 8-seat, 200-year-old hinoki wood sushi bar and traditional ice chest, where Chef Noz refrigerates the evening's neta selections. Our second dining room features a sushi bar made from tamo ash wood, which accommodates an additional 6 guests. We welcome our guests in true Japanese hospitality, offering two nightly seatings at each counter.

9. MASSERIA EAST

4.8

Exceptional(368)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 29 times today

Parma is now Masseria East. Cozy, Elegant, Traditional Italian Restaurant with an Italian authentic menu revised by Giorgio Manzio former La Masseria General Manager and Executive Chef Pino Coladonato.

10. L'Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(326)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

At L’Osteria, we strive to constantly come up with plates that will surprise and excite your taste buds. Our dishes are inspired by the beauty of Italy, but also stand-out as something all their own. With the changing of the seasons, our menu will change to match what is at the peak for bringing you the freshest ingredients. Plus, our homemade pasta is unlike anything you’ve had before. Our commitment is to providing the very best food, in a cozy environment. This is the neighborhood spot you’ve been waiting for, to enjoy quality drinks and incredible food with the people you love. Be sure to stop in and see what we’re cooking up each night, as the daily specials are sure to offer something new every time you visit.

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Exceptional experience! From the moment your met at the front you feel like the most important person in the room. We were celebrating our anniversary (40) and we were surprised while being served dessert. Could not ask for a better way to celebrate. Many thanks to Tavern on the Green next trip to NY, we’ll be there for dinner 🍾🥂
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First Class. As always Old world charm Elegant Atmosphäre Pls leave your jeans at home!
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Toronto / Ontario •9 reviews
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Dined 5 days ago
Andrew had quiet enthusiasm for the menu and is a knowledgeable, gifted server. He clearly enjoys his work as he does people. Great food in a diverse menu! Well done!
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19 restaurants available nearby

1. The Met Dining Room

2. Sistina

3. Mykonian House

4. Serafina 79

5. Hoexters

6. Jacques Brasserie

7. Toloache - Upper East Side

8. Sushi Noz

9. MASSERIA EAST

10. L'Osteria

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