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Lincoln Ristorante, New York, NY

Lincoln Ristorante

4.5
4.5
6739 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Lincoln Ristorante sits proudly on the plaza level of the world famous Lincoln Center for the performing arts.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Northbound and southbound (via 65th Street): Entrance located between Broadway and Amsterdam 200 feet on the right and is open Mon – Sun. All other times use the 62nd Street entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 6,739 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lincoln Ristorante offers an exquisite dining experience with "wonderful ambience, food and wine." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service" and proximity to Lincoln Center, making it perfect for pre-theater dining. Guests enjoy the "beautiful decor" and "lively atmosphere." Some diners note high prices, but many agree the "delicious food" and "outstanding service" are worth it.

6,739 Reviews
  1. Amy

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, excellent service, food was ok, not great.

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  2. David VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, from front desk to table. Aware of our time constaints, Very attentive to allergies. Overall excellent experience.

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  3. Barbara VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance here is wonderful and the proximity to Lincoln Center is a plus. But the most outstanding feature of our meal was the service. Our server Amit went above and beyond to insure our meal was pleasurable. I’ve never had such incredible service anywhere in all my years and travels.

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  4. MMPP

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    As repeat dinners at Lincoln over the years, the food remains incredible. Special pasta and the mainstay Doppio Duck Ravoli always wows. The Sunchokes and Puntarelle were excellent especially the anchovy. Apple limoncello spritz hit the spot and a Pino Grigio from Veneto was sublime. Espresso, cappuccino and Sweet Bites rounded out the meal. So, early to a birthday celebration, pre-opera and quality control was not good. Horrible table, on a runway, limited view, sandwiched between a bus station and wine cooler stand, the table was dirty and stained and would remain that way throughout, waiter’s apron was stained, etc. No offer of pepper or cheese, and the one pasta could have benefited from both. When we asked to move the wine stand so that the staff would stop bumping the chairs, it was an ordeal even though both tables were empty. Sad actually, but our waiter Cincezo was charming even if the Sommelier blew us off after not having the Sicilian wine we inquired about since we had recently visited there. We are still hooked on opera and great cuisine, we just wish the experience met our expectations. We had a great time anyway. Thx, Marco Polo

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  5. Michael

    Miami2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey wine list, some dishes terrific and some - not so.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was welcoming, extremely courteous and respectful of our timing. The space is lovely; the space feels special and the lighting is good. The food was delicious and came quickly. It was a lovely pre-theater treat!

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  7. Howard VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here many times before. Always excellent ,except this time. Service was poor and food was inconsistent. Not all appetizers arrived at the same time. The wrong bottle of wine arrived. Very disappointing experience.

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  8. Tamas

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing drinks were great and the food was very good. The atmosphere was very pretty. Would come back again

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  9. Melanie

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely everything we ordered was delicious. I will be dreaming about the meatballs until we return. Our server Amit was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was lovely. We already can’t wait to return.

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  10. Jedaiah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. I received tier one service from the time I walked through the door. The food was delicious and extremely flavorful. I strongly suggest the duck. It wasn't over cooked and the sauce it came in took it to the next level. I dined there before I went to the ballet at Lincoln Center, and I will dine there before my next show. I'm looking forward to going back.

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Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 6739 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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142 West 65th St., New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Northbound and southbound (via 65th Street): Entrance located between Broadway and Amsterdam 200 feet on the right and is open Mon – Sun. All other times use the 62nd Street entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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