Best Lunch Restaurants in Morningside Heights

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1093)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 30 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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2. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(7020)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 141 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

3. Bond 45

4.4

Awesome(9557)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 151 times today

Located in the heart of Times Square, Bond 45 invites you on a culinary journey of exquisite Italian cuisine. Nestled conveniently next to Sweeney Todd and across from Hamilton, we offer a perfect blend of delectable dishes and a prime location for theatergoers. Savor the flavors of Italy with our diverse menu featuring house-made pasta, succulent seafood, specialty veal chops, and artisan thin crust pizzas. Our culinary creations are sure to delight your taste buds. Book your table at Bond 45 today and indulge in the perfect fusion of authentic Italian cuisine and the excitement of Broadway. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or a food lover, our restaurant promises an unforgettable experience!

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4. Bill's Bar and Burger

4.3

Awesome(2494)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Rockefeller Center

Booked 295 times today

Welcome to Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center in New York City! Serving homage to burger and shake lovers, Bill’s Burger & Bar first opened its doors in 2009 at Rockefeller Center in New York City – the largest standalone burger joint in the country. It continues to dazzle patrons with an impressive craft burger list that includes its signature Bill’s ‘Fat Cat’ Burger that was listed as one of CNN’s “Top 10 Burgers in America” and continues to be ranked among New York sources like The Daily Meal and Thrillist. The popular restaurant is known for offering a welcoming, low-key environment for guests to enjoy good company, great food and its extensive list of local and craft beer.

5. Sushi Yasaka

4.7

Exceptional(2720)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Upper West Side

Booked 70 times today

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.

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6. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4.4

Awesome(8125)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Midtown East

Booked 11 times today

Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.

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7. La Grande Boucherie

4.5

Awesome(8084)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown West

Booked 452 times today

With a dazzling dining gallery featuring 40’ glass ceilings, this one-of-a-kind brasserie is built in the tradition of the Belle Epoque, inspired by elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style. The menu features French classics and timeless bistro favorites, with a focus on prime cuts and an in-house meat program. In addition to an extensive wine list and classic cocktails, La Grande Boucherie also features an inspired menu of absinthe-driven signature drinks.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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8. Tavern on the Green

4.7

Exceptional(18964)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 203 times today

Tavern On The Green will be offering our Holiday Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from November 30th-December 29th. This is priced at $95 per adult, $65 per child and does not include beverages or tax. A 20% gratuity will be added to all checks. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts for gentlemen nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. Reservations as early as 60 days out through our Reservations Department at 212-877-8684 or reservations@tavernonthegreen.com

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9. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(957)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 37 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - FridayLUNCH: 12pm -5pmSaturday & SundayBRUNCH: 11am - 5pmIn addition, our outdoor Express Cafe, is open daily from 8am to 5pm. *For parties of 10 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com **Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

10. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2250)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 25 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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Raffi
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great sushi! I will be back again when visiting NYC.
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Sushi YasakaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Upper West Side
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4.7
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Peter
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife wanted to go here for the Christmas decorations It was our last meal before leaving for the airport and it didn't disappoint decorations better than expected service and food to match would highly recommend Only thing we booked for 12.45pm arrived 12.35pm People in queue in front of us that had reservations for 1.30pm spoke to head waiter and he got us a table ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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SallyVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner at Bond 45 last night. We celebrated 2 birthdays and had such a great time. Our waiter, Trevor, was excellent! He was friendly, entertaining, attentive and professional. The drinks were excellent and the meals were exceptional. The lasagna and chicken parmesan were delicious! The restaurant was decorated gorgeously for the holidays. Definitely will go again and thanks Trevor for making our birthdays fun and special!
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Bond 45Price: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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4.4
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Megan
Northwest Florida •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an amazing dinner experience last night. Our waitress Kathy, from Venezuela, was one of the best parts of our evening. She was in tuned to our needs, knowledge of the menu and drinks, and very charismatic. Our meal was delicious, I got the spaghetti and the addition of baratta cheese was fantastic. The atmosphere was the icing on the cake. I felt like we were in some far away land. The twinkle lights, the trees, it was magical.
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3
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MaryAnnVIP
New York City •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Just what we needed with 2 kids before going to Radio City Christmas Spectacular! Good food , atmosphere and close to everything !!
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Bill's Bar and BurgerPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Rockefeller Center
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4.3

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504 restaurants available nearby

1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

2. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

3. Bond 45

4. Bill's Bar and Burger

5. Sushi Yasaka

6. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

7. La Grande Boucherie

8. Tavern on the Green

9. Central Park Boathouse

10. Le Parisien

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