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Arco Cafe
$$$$•Regional Italian (Sardinia)•4.9(623)Arco Cafe presents the flavors of the Italian region of Sardinia in an atmosphere of family hospitality. Lovers of Italian food will find familiar dishes and discover new tastes. Brother & sister Daniele & Francesca invite you to visit the Mediterranean in New York City.Essential by Christophe
$$$$•French•4.9(224)Essential by Christophe is a Michelin-starred French restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side, near Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theatre, and Central Park. Chef Christophe Bellanca serves contemporary French menus built on seasonal ingredients and classic technique. Guests may choose the four course Discovery Menu or the seven course Chef's Tasting Menu, each with optional wine and non alcoholic pairings. A three course pre theatre menu is available on select evenings, and a la carte dining is offered at the bar. The restaurant was awarded one MICHELIN Star in 2023. The private dining room seats up to 21 guests, and the full restaurant can be reserved for up to 70. Dinner only, reservations recommended.
Sushi of Gari - Columbus Avenue
$$$$•Sushi•4.8(1,200)Sushi of Gari Upper West Side Location, as Gari Columbus. In 1997 Chef Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio opened the first Sushi of Gari and introduced New Yorkers to a new way to enjoy sushi. With the Gari style, no longer was soy sauce the only accompaniment, and in order to get guests to fully enjoy the fish chef added elements of surprise that came in the way of a sauce or other type of topping.
Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.
We are open 7 days a week. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and more opportunities to dine with us! Please check our updated hours.Sushi Yasaka
$$$$•Japanese•4.8(2,817)We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers.
We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us.
For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.
Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side
$$$$•American•4.8(917)Make Hi-Life your Holiday Season and New Year's Eve headquarters!!
Hi-Life Bar & Grill is one of the Upper West side’s most popular and longstanding neighborhood restaurants (est. 1991). Hi-Life's 1930's décor is the backdrop for bar & grill classics like flame-grilled steaks and hamburgers, broiled and seared fresh fish specials, bountiful "Big Bowls" of pasta and entrée salads, and last but not least a Sushi/Raw bar. (Hi-Life was the first NYC restaurant to install a traditional sushi bar in a non-Japanese restaurant setting in 1993. Expertly prepared sushi & sashimi at Hi-Life is a natural extension of the classic Raw Bar one might expect in our 1930's environment.)
Hi-Life also serves a "traditional Westside" brunch that features fresh squeezed juices, complimentary blueberry muffins & cinnamon toast as well as a 5.95 brunch cocktail deal.
In the warmer months Hi-Life outdoor seating includes 26 seats along Amsterdam Ave and another 16 seats on our 83rd St side.Sempre Oggi
$$$$•Italian•4.8(1,136)A Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side, Sempre Oggi is driven by the market — shaped by the season, the farms we trust, and what arrived that morning.
We believe there is beauty in simplicity: house-made pastas, a signature roast chicken, and a kitchen that lets great ingredients speak for themselves. The room feels like a Milanese apartment — casually elegant, stylish, and comfortable in its own skin.
The bar opens at 4 for aperitivi. The dining room opens at 4:30 for dinner. Brunch Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11. Ten minutes from Lincoln Center and directly across from the Beacon Theatre.
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- DDanielGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and drink selection, preparation and presentation. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff. Were able to accommodate a vegan member of our party knowledgeably and without fuss.More infoNice Matin$$$$• French• Upper West Side•4.6
- MMelissaGoldNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a lovely summer evening in the outdoor area of Florentin- great people watching and less loud, as the place was hopping. The service was friendly, accomodating and efficient. We decided to go for the shared plates, all of which were delicious and healthy - falafel, beets with Labneh, cauliflower with kale and rainbow carrots. Just right for three. Split two yummy desserts - tiramisu and chocolate cake. Reasonable prices.More infoFlorentin$$$$• Mediterranean• Upper West Side•4.5
- KKimberlyGoldNew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined on 7 Aug 2026The food is consistently great, the staff always friendly and punctual and we always leave happy! Thank you.More infoMomoya$$$$• Japanese• Upper West Side•4.6
- CCharlesNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined on 6 Aug 2026Excellent meal (as always) and great service. At the outset, the Taboon bread with two dipping sauces was delicious. The “medium plate” cauliflower was a large portion with a wonderful flavor. The Moroccan Fish had an amazing sauce and many tender pieces of branzino. The malabi milk pudding with pistachios and coconut toppings was a great finish to the meal. Every course of the meal was exquisite (and large). Never a disappointment.More infoBustan$$$$• Mediterranean• Upper West Side•4.7
- JJoelLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on 4 Aug 2026This place is super super dope! went here for my wife’s birthday dinner and honestly didnt know much about the spot other than the owner was on top chef. Walked in and immediately felt at home. The ambience is spanish harlem meets fine dining. Staff was attentive but not over the top. They all help and chip in to create a superb dining experience. Music was right up my alley. The food was incredible. Wifey and I got the family meal special (highly recommend). Cocktails were super tasty. Literally everything we ate and drank was electric. This is the type of place that I will be coming back multiple times again, wanting to share this jewel in the UWS with all the homies. I never write reviews but felt compelled to for P&K.More infoPig and Khao - UWS$$$$• Southeast Asian• Upper West Side•4.7
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Although it was home to Seinfeld and features other cultural cornerstones like the Lincoln Center, the “Upper Best Side” has long been passed over for other cooler neighborhood when it comes to the food scene. It’s no longer an afterthought, as some of the city’s most exciting new eaters have set up shop above 59th Street, creating more attention for the decades-old uptown institutions. Jewish fare like deli sandwiches and challah French toast are staples, but now you can also find the city’s best dan dan noodles. Grab a cheap Gotham hot dog, class it up with easy and reliable French, and save room for dessert at one of the countless cafes. Just remember to stay intellectually hungry—some of the city’s best museums are right nearby.
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