Calle Dao - Bryant Park

4.6

586 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Calle Dão is designed to pay homage to Havana's once-thriving El Barrio Chino (Chinatown). Known as the largest such community in Latin America, El Barrio Chino occupied 44 square blocks of real estate in the late 1870s. As the Cuban and Chinese cultures mixed, a unique fusion of cuisine emerged. Today, El Barrio Chino occupies a small section of the narrow Calle Cuchillo - Knife Street - from which Calle Dão takes its name. The cuisine, cocktails, and décor of Calle Dão strive to transport our guests back to El Barrio Chino when it was at the height of its existence. Calle Dão has created mouthwatering dishes seamlessly blending Cuban staples with Asian flavors. The cocktails, created by Mixologist Joy Daniel, also meld the old world with the new using historical names for libations with modern ingredients. 1857 is a bold sip of orange-infused vodka, amaretto, fresh lime juice, ground ginger, and sesame oil garnished with star anise. It commemorates the year the first ship carrying Chinese laborers arrived in Cuba. Calle Dáo's décor, the creation of its owner Marco Britti (Favela Cubana), is reminiscent of a sultry, old-world Havana restaurant with white-washed walls, distressed wood, and whirring ceiling fans. Chinese artwork, spices, and bright colors provide the accents. Step into a bygone era and enjoy a modern dining experience at Calle Dão.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Cuban, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 476-5696
Website
https://www.calledao.com/location/calle-dao-bryant-park/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call us at 646-476-5696 any catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Located in Manhattan’s Bryant Park neighborhood, Calle Dao’s location is the perfect place to host your group event due to its Grand Central Station proximity. We can host intimate groups celebrating birthdays, job promotions, and girls’ night out or larger affairs such as college graduation dinners, bridal showers, or corporate holiday parties.

Location
38 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to all Penn Station and Times Square subways. To elaborate, B,D, M or F trains to Bryant Park. 1, 2, 3, 7, A,C, E, N, R, Q train to Times Square
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Curry Mojo Spice, Potato, Peas, Carrots, and Cilantro
CUBAN SANDWICH SPRING ROLL
Pulled Pork, Ham, Salami, with Mojo Lime Mustard
- supplement$14.00
STEAMED SHRIMP WONTONS
Citrus Soy Sauce, Chili Oil with Soybeans
CRISPY SHIITAKE WONTONS
Shiitake and Vegetable Medley with Chile Lime Soy Reduction and Spicy Aioli

ENTREES

select one:

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE
Marinated Chicken, Saffron Rice, Peas, Sofrito, Scallion-Ginger Sauce
BIAN PAO SALMON
Grilled Salmon, Firecracker Sauce, Sauteed Garlic Bok Choy & Crispy Shallots with White Rice
MUSHROOM NOODLES
Shiitake Mushrooms, and Chinese Broccoli with Lo Mein Noodles dressed in Garlic Hoisin
CHIMICHURRI FLANK STEAK
Grilled Flank Steak, Chimichurri, Pepper Beef Jus, with White Rice & Beans, and Maduros
LOBSTER NOODLES
Lobster in Miso Butter with Chinese Broccoli and Sautéed Lo Mein Noodles

DESSERT

select one:

TRES LECHES
Sponge Cake Soaked in 3 Milks, Green Tea Powder Dusted
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
Molten Chocolate Cake with macerated strawberry

What 586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Chinese
Manhattan
Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Calle Dao - Bryant Park offers a "unique fusion" of Cuban and Asian cuisine in a "very chill environment." Guests rave about the "great ambience," "impeccable service," and "delicious cocktails." Highlights include the ropa vieja over Chinese noodles and the perfectly crafted mojitos. A "terrific spot" in midtown worth visiting.

586 Reviews

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Stacey
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and yummy food and drinks! I highly recommend it.
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded 7 days ago
Hi Stacey! Thank you so much for your recommendation. We are delighted you enjoyed our yummy food and drinks and the warm hospitality! We hope you will join us again the next time you're in the neighborhood. All the best, The Calle Dao Restauant Team
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Elaine
New York City
73 reviews
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, nice atmosphere with Asian theme decorations. Good Restaurant Week value.
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for joining us for Restaurant Week, Elaine. We are glad you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Please join us again soon. Best regards, The Calle Dao Bryant Park Team
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Sarina
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was terrible. Pork overcooked. noodles with ropa veija for restaurant week terrible. We were 5 people for restaurant week lunch. Food was plentiful but tasteless. Drinks were good. Service was good but food terrible. Only one person ordered a sandwich and she liked it.
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded 7 days ago
Dear Sarina Thank you for being our guest and for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for your experience, as it appears you caught us on an off day. We strive to provide exceptional experiences, and it is clear that we fell short of our usual standards. We hope you will give us another chance to show you the true Calle Dao experience that we are proud of, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back soon. Warmly, The Calle Dao Team
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Allon
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very cute restaurant with a unique fusion and very chill environment
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on January 27, 2025
Thanks so much, Allon!
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Mona
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend - great ambience, impeccable service and superiority prepared dinner!
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you for the review, Mona! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Calle Dao - Bryant Park. It’s wonderful to know that our ambiance, service, and meals met your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional Chinese-Cuban fusion dining experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic dinner! Best regards, The Calle Dao Bryant Park Team
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Tim
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delightful meal, novel cuisine for us, and excellent waitstaff. We shared a shrimp appetizer and a chicken rice dish which together was plenty for us. Would go here again.
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on January 1, 2025
Hi Tim, Thank you for sharing your five-star experience at Calle Dao Bryant Park! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our fusion cuisine and found our service to be excellent ~ this is great news! We look forward to welcoming you back soon so you can explore more of our menu. Cheers, The Calle Dao Bryant Park Restaurant Team
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Yvonne
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice choice of food for everyone. Service was excellent
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on December 30, 2024
Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your kind words, Yvonne! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your Calle Dao Bryant Park experience, and we hope to have you join us again the next time you are in the neighborhood. Best regards, The Calle Dao Bryant Park Team
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Michele
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a nice small place between Bryant Park and Times square. The menu has some light meal options for before or after show snacks. We had the brisket sandwich with a side of sauted cauliflower and cashews. Both were tasty and satisfying. Dining furniture could be more comfortable.
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on December 30, 2024
Hi Michele, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience at Calle Dao Bryant Park, conveniently located between Bryant Park and Times Square. It’s great to hear you loved our brisket sandwich and the sautéed cauliflower with cashews – both are guest favorites! We’re thrilled that our menu of light meal options and pre- or post-show snacks hit the spot. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Chinese-Cuban fusion meal soon! Best, The Calle Dao Byrant Park Team
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Lourdes
VIP
New York City
130 reviews
5.0
130 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time here and I love it. Let me preface this by saying I am cuban myself and so that attracted me to the place but I enjoyed it so much last time we decided to bring our adult children to sample it this week and everyone LOVED it. Ropa vieja over chinese noodles? Amazing. The Pork belly was my favorite dish on the menu and the papas rellenas were great as was the cuban sandwich although they do the Tampa,Florida style with salami and I prefer the Miami style with ham and swiss. The service was great and the mojitos were really excellent. Some places make it so sweet but this was perfect.. just perfect and the happy hour drinks start at ll so it was a super deal. Can't wait to return because there were a couple of items we didn't get to order..
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on December 30, 2024
Hi Lourdes, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your second visit to Calle Dao Bryant Park and your family loved the experience as much as you did. As a Cuban yourself, it means a lot to us that our Ropa Vieja over Chinese noodles, Pork Belly, and Papas Rellenas made such a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback on the Cuban sandwich style and will keep it in mind. We're also glad you enjoyed our mojitos and the great value of our happy hour drinks. We can’t wait to welcome you back to try the dishes you missed! See you soon! The Calle Dao Bryant Park Team
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Jay
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great variety of "sharable" dishes that taste great !
Calle Dao - Bryant ParkResponded on December 16, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit, Jay! Thanks for sharing your fabulous feedback, and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a great holiday season. Cheers, The Calle Dao Bryant Park Team
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FAQs

Calle Dao - Bryant Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 476-5696.

Calle Dao - Bryant Park is rated 4.6 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

38 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

Cross street
Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Neighborhood
Theater District
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Cuban, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to all Penn Station and Times Square subways. To elaborate, B,D, M or F trains to Bryant Park. 1, 2, 3, 7, A,C, E, N, R, Q train to Times Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.calledao.com/location/calle-dao-bryant-park/
Phone number
(646) 476-5696
Catering
Please call us at 646-476-5696 any catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Located in Manhattan’s Bryant Park neighborhood, Calle Dao’s location is the perfect place to host your group event due to its Grand Central Station proximity. We can host intimate groups celebrating birthdays, job promotions, and girls’ night out or larger affairs such as college graduation dinners, bridal showers, or corporate holiday parties.

Calle Dao - Bryant Park

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

APPETIZERS

CHICKEN EMPANADAS

CUBAN SANDWICH SPRING ROLL

STEAMED SHRIMP WONTONS

CRISPY SHIITAKE WONTONS

ENTREES

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE

BIAN PAO SALMON

MUSHROOM NOODLES

CHIMICHURRI FLANK STEAK

LOBSTER NOODLES

DESSERT

TRES LECHES

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

What 586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Calle Dao - Bryant Park offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Calle Dao - Bryant Park restaurant rated?

Is Calle Dao - Bryant Park currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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