Restaurants near Metropolitan Museum Historic District

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1. Sistina

4.8

Exceptional(1698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 15 times today

WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATEDWE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORSWE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake) PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGESistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.

2. Chez Fifi

4.7

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 20 times today

A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you!

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3. The Met Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(3117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 46 times today

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

4. Serafina 79

4.6

Exceptional(936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 60 times today

Please notice that all reservations are for indoor dining. Outdoor dining works on a first come first serve policy. This location is not handicap accessible and is located on the second and third floor of a bi- level building. Reservations above 8 people must be booked with a prifix menu.Our original Serafina restaurant offers a cozy dining room and a family-friendly indoor terrace. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s art and museum district, we are across the street from Central Park and just 2 blocks from the MET! Enjoy our authentic Italian menu, prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Featuring homemade pastas, over 20 varieties of pizza from our cherry-wood burning oven and grilled meats, fish and vegetables.

5. Hoexters

4.7

Exceptional(310)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 117 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

6. Sushi Noz

4.9

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 10 times today

Craftsmanship at its finest is displayed at Sushi Noz, where guests experience our seasonal omakase menu curated nightly by Chef Nozomu Abe. Known as "Noz" to his friends, Abe-san is part of a movement from Japan advancing Edomae-style sushi, incorporating aging and preparation techniques that date back to Japan's Edo period. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are transported by the Sukiya-style wooden interior, which was assembled using more than a dozen types of cedar. The centerpiece of our first dining room is our 8-seat, 200-year-old hinoki wood sushi bar and traditional ice chest, where Chef Noz refrigerates the evening's neta selections. Our second dining room features a sushi bar made from tamo ash wood, which accommodates an additional 6 guests. We welcome our guests in true Japanese hospitality, offering two nightly seatings at each counter.

7. Osteria Nando

4.6

Exceptional(360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 11 times today

Classic French cuisine with delicious favorites like Escargot de Bourgogne, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Bouillabaise, Steak Au Poivre, Beef Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin. Brunch Menu offers a creative mix of Benedicts, Omelets and French Toasts. Heated patio dining. Close to the Met Museum and Central Park.

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8. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(975)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 36 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

9. Paola's

4.9

Exceptional(1409)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 12 times today

Paola's Restaurant serving the upper east side since 1983 including home made pastas and the finest specialty meats and fishes.

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10. San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(410)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Upper East Side

Booked 26 times today

At San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina located in the Upper East Side of New York City, guests enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzas, panuozzi and other Italian favorites. Panuozzi, which is made with charred pizza dough that is folded over and stuffed with tasty ingredients, is growing in popularity, especially in the New York City pizzeria scene. San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina has mastered this unique dish with its selection of panuozzi. Because San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is open until 11 p.m., it is a suitable place for late-night meals with family or friends. Sip on a glass of red or white wine while partaking in popular menu items like the pancetta panuozzo, which features dry-cured pancetta, provolone cheese, black pepper and artichokes, and the Diavola pizza, which is topped with fresh basil, homemade mozzarella, spicy soppressata and parmigiano reggiano.

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