Restaurants near 81St Street Museum of Natural History Ind Eighth Avenue Line

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1. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3055)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 26 times today

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm. We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pmWe have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table. For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

2. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(4835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 69 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

3. Sempre Oggi

4.7

Exceptional(458)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 75 times today

At Sempre Oggi, we believe there is no greater joy in life than taking time to enjoy food and wine with the ones we love. Our focus is on market-driven, authentic Italian cuisine, reinterpreted for New York City diners. From Sempre A Casa, our at-home experience, to our daily Aperitivi Hour, our menus make the most of what's in season and whatever is most delicious that day.

4. Pappardella

4.7

Exceptional(2879)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to PappardellaPappardella 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; a stunning mural of Florence.Menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. we feature homemade pasta, artisanal pizza; other great Italian staples, like chicken parmagian, grilled branzino; scrumptious tiramisu.A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warm months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the beacon theater, the museum of natural history &Central Park offering lunch; dinner pre fix, brunch.

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5. Sushi of Gari - Columbus Avenue

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Upper West Side

Booked 19 times today

Beginning in December 2024, we will be 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 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.

6. Elea

4.8

Exceptional(1464)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Upper West Side

Booked 69 times today

We are bringing "True Greek" to the Upper West Side. At eléa, we only use the finest quality ingredients (Grade 1 Yellow Fin Tuna, Loche Duarte Scottish Salmon) to create traditional "True Greek" fare. Now Open, on the heels of the successful summer opening of Kyma Flatiron, sister restaurant eléa on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation while also evoking an intimate, softly lit aesthetic perfectly suited for the uptown neighborhood. Meaning “olive” in ancient Greek, eléa offers guests a menu of soulful and modern Greek dishes that encompass flavors across the region’s many islands and terrains.

7. Bustan

4.8

Exceptional(1592)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 40 times today

NEW: CALL US FOR PRIVATE DINING.Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

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8. Tarallucci e Vino - Upper West Side

4.8

Exceptional(309)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 6 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.

9. The Consulate

4.6

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to The Consulate! Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a French American menu which includes brunch favorites; blueberry cast iron pancakes, classic eggs benedict and beet and gin cured salmon. Dinner features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly seared steaks, roasted herb chicken and locally sourced seafood dishes such as seared branzino, scallop tartare with crispy shallots, and perfectly prepared octopus and mussels.

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10. Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(835)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to The Lokal 83Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a Mediterranean - American menu which includes Large variety of tappas, seafood, salads, burger ,meat and chicken entrees, vegan, gluten-free , childrens meals,and good selection of wines ,beers and cocktails.

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