Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in University Heights, New York City

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1. Flex Mussels - UES

4.7

Exceptional(2943)

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• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 63 times today

Direct importers of mussels from Prince Edward Island and oysters that taste like you're kissing the sea.

2. Pappardella

4.7

Exceptional(3221)

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• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Pappardella!Pappardella restaurant brings to you the flavors and food of Tuscany. Established in 1983, Pappardella offers a romantic setting of timeless charm with 20-foot ceilings, French doors and a stunning mural of Florence.Our menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. We feature homemade pastas, artisanal pizzas and other great Italian staples like chicken parmigiana, grilled branzino and a scrumptious tiramisu. A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warmer months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the Beacon Theatre, the Museum of Natural History & Central Park, offering lunch, dinner and brunch.

3. Redeye Grill

4.5

Awesome(4865)

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• American • Midtown West

Booked 29 times today

The Redeye Grill is a New York Brasserie located across the street from Carnegie Hall and steps from Central Park, Columbus Circle and Times Square. Redeye Grill is a favorite for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with a broad offering of the freshest seafood available, prime steaks, sushi, entrée salads and more. The Redeye Grill features live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday and outdoor dining during the warmer months.

4. Island

4.6

Exceptional(1345)

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• American • Upper East Side

Booked 43 times today

Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.

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5. Tarallucci e Vino - Upper West Side

4.7

Exceptional(367)

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• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 21 times today

Established in 2001, Tarallucci e Vino brings the ease and casual elegance of Italy's bars and "caffés" to New Yorkers and visitors. Homemade pastas, seasonal dishes and expertly crafted coffee uphold the Italian ideal of high-quality, locally-sourced, seasonal food, prepared to highlight the natural beauty of the ingredients. Our versatile cocktail and wine list features hard-to-find gems from family-run wineries in Italy to complement the food and create a true dining experience.

6. French Roast

4.7

Exceptional(1526)

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• French • Upper West Side

Booked 39 times today

French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for over 27 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and newcomers to stop in. French Roast serves authentic French and American cuisine to all. Order essentials such as coffee and espresso, pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers, and duck confit and of course escargot, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a Parisian café. Located at 2340 Broadway on the Upper West Side and serving breakfast & brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour and dessert.

7. Siena Cafe

4.5

Awesome(739)

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• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

Siena cafe specializes in modern italian cuisine, fresh pasta (made fresh, In house), a wide variety of the fresh fish, steaks, chops & other delectable Italian cuisines.Speak easy style setting for late nights.Kitchen open until midnight, 7 days a week.Cozy outdoor patio seating avaailable.Siena cafe also offers a Bottomless Brunch on weekends and holiday mondays.

8. Cafe d'Alsace

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

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• French • Upper East Side

Booked 66 times today

Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our Upper East Side corner jewel. A culinary cornerstone of Manhattan, Cafe d'Alsace has been a neighborhood favorite on 2nd Avenue for nearly two decades, renowned for its French and German inspired cuisine. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn. Now serving breakfast & brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner!

9. Le Monde

4.6

Exceptional(1051)

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• French • Upper West Side

Booked 29 times today

Located on Broadway Avenue in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side, Le Monde channels Loire Valley cuisine, serving up such classics as cheese, french onion soup, escargot and coq au vin. Le Monde's French cuisine is now available for breakfast & brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. Come visit the best French restaurant near Columbia University!

10. Mediterraneo

4.6

Exceptional(458)

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• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

Located at Second Avenue and 66th Street, Mediterraneo is the epitome of style and fine Italian cuisine. Here the Florentine and Tuscan heritage of the owners, translate into a menu filled with fragrant aromas and flavors spectacular enough to sate the most sophisticated palate.

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DonaGold
New York City •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Sam does a wonderful job of making regular customers feel valued. Food is always good, and always adjusted if there are problems. Great place to join family & friends or business associates.
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French Roast$$$$• French• Upper West Side
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4.7
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Bruce
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Jun 2026
Excellent food. Good service. Overall, very nice dinner.
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Redeye Grill$$$$• American• Midtown West
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4.5
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Bruce
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jun 2026
Everything was excellent from top to bottom.I had a slight issue when I was at the restaurant a couple of months back,so I left a comment regarding my experience.Management responded less than 24 hours later,offering apologies and a 50.00 gift card,which I used.Also,dessert(6 donuts,which by the way are unbelievable)was on the house.I will continue to frequent Flex Mussels.The restaurant does the right thing
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Flex Mussels - UES$$$$• Seafood• Upper East Side
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4.7
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DavidGold
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2026
Been going here for years and never had a bad meal.
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Mediterraneo$$$$• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.6
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AngelinaGold
New York City •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 May 2026
Delicious as usual. Best local gem, great service and cozy ambiance
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Tarallucci e Vino - Upper West Side$$$$• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.7

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