Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Upper East Side

31 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Met Dining Room

4.6

Exceptional(2983)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 31 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.

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2. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(1101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 34 times today

La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.

3. Kochi

4.9

Exceptional(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 15 times today

Sungchul Shim, formerly of Per Se and most recently Neta, opens his first solo project Kochi in Hell’s KitchenKOCHI - Korean for ‘skewer’- a tasting menu of skewered dishes as well as menu items inspired by traditional Korean cuisine that’s built around seasonality and balance. We are proud to present this menu as an homage to traditional Korean flavors elevated by the hand of gastronomic technique. Incorporating the freshest local ingredients daily, this is our exquisite interpretation of Korean cuisine.[PLEASE NOTE] We are not able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian with gluten-free and celiac diets as well as any allergies or aversions to allium, sesame (even if sesame oil is consumable), soy, gluten, and alcohol. We are able to accommodate vegetarians, aversions to red meat, shellfish, seafood, dairy, nut, gluten (if soy and soy sauce is consumable) and alcohol (if cooked alcohol is consumable) with at least a day of notice in advance.

4. BLT Prime

4.6

Exceptional(1051)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Upper East Side

Booked 32 times today

BLT Prime showcases contemporary steakhouse fare with inspiring ingredients and modern accents. Our menu features our classic collection of steaks, alongside a generous selection of fresh seafood, signature salads and a weekly-changing Blackboard Menu offering seasonal dishes highlighting local ingredients. Our award-winning wine list features both New and Old World wines, complemented by a selection of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.

5. ABC Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(6517)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park

Booked 66 times today

The cuisine at Chef Jean-Georges’ abc kitchen reflects a passionate commitment to the freshest organic and local ingredients possible. The restaurant’s changing menu focuses on local, sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Meat, fish, and dairy are locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. A rooftop garden provides herbs and microgreens. Teas, coffees, spices, wines, juices, and elixirs are organically cultivated in fair-trade cooperatives. The dining room includes found, salvaged, reclaimed, and recycled building materials.

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6. Da Andrea - Greenwich Village

4.6

Exceptional(1699)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Village

Booked 41 times today

Da Andrea Restaurant is a locally-owned and operated, it is a Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of West Village, New York City that has been around for more than two decades.Da Andrea offers traditional Italian cuisine, regional specialties, seasonal dishes, an extensive wine selection and craft cocktails for our guests to enjoy. The restaurant's specialty is homemade, handcrafted fresh pasta, which we have perfected since we have opened. The chefs also offer delicious homemade entrees and risotto that are made with fresh, local ingredients, that use traditional Italian recipes. Our menu is designed to offer something for everyone, and the restaurant has been recognized for its excellent food and service. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, a special occasion, or just a casual bite, Da Andrea is the place to go for an authentic Italian dining experience.

7. JoJo

4.6

Exceptional(1235)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side

Booked 13 times today

Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.

8. Lindens

4.5

Awesome(312)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 32 times today

Lindens is a modern American restaurant situated within the Arlo SoHo. Celebrating the essential tastes and flavors of each season, Lindens features the finest local ingredients. A curated raw bar complements an inventive cocktail menu, organic-driven wine list, and local craft beers. Inspired by the Linden trees that line the city’s streets, Lindens is a spirited ode to nature within the city. **For private dining bookings please email eventsoho@arlohotels.com or visit lindensnyc.com

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9. Genesis House Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(60)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Meatpacking District

Booked 18 times today

The Restaurant at Genesis House offers an exceptional culinary experience featuring distinctly Korean cuisine. The seasonally changing menu transports diners to the heart of Korea, delivering beautifully balanced flavors and unique local and imported ingredients that not just satiate the appetite, but stimulate the senses.For the duration of the STARSCAPE installation at Genesis House, the exhibit will close to the public at 7PM and restaurant guests will have exclusive access 7 PM to 10 PM. Diners will be escorted directly into the exhibit at the end of their meal. Guests with daytime reservations will have the opportunity to bypass the public queue after their dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended, and a minimum food & beverage purchase of regular menu items is required.

10. SUNGOLD

3.9

Excellent(16)

Price: Moderate

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 2 times today

It's The Holiday Season! Come join The Sungold Family for Thanksgiving Dinner November 28th from 12PM-8PM $75 per person Thanksgiving menu available, lets add an additional experience with Wine pairing $45 per person. Sungold, is an all-day restaurant sourcing local and seasonal ingredients to create a menu of culinary craftmanship featuring handmade pastas, woodfired pizzas, and a diverse selection of small plates and entrees. With a thoughtfully selected featuring handcrafted libations that pair perfectly with each dish- Sungold unleashes the flavors of the season with each sip.

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Monavip
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server was excellent, filled our glasses with iced tea without having to track her down. The ambience is great - a good view of the obelisk. My only criticism is that I requested a "medium rare hamburger" and it came out medium. I didn't want to wait for a redo and the quality of the meat was fine -- it just wasn't perfect.
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The Met Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Upper East Side
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4.6
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ellinvip
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I love it there. Popovers make it great! Service excellent and food too.
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BLT PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Paige
Atlanta Metro •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We ordered multiple small plates and enjoyed them all. The chicken liver melts in your mouth like butter and the grape jelly is oddly epic. The tuna tartare was fresh and light. Other dishes we enjoyed included the calamari, Brussels, and crab toast). Service and ambience were excellent as well. Can’t wait to return again soon.
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ABC KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gramercy Park
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4.4
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London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Great experience since we never had diner at a Korean restaurant before. And we love asian food so this was a welcome new surprise for us. We recommend this highly is you like to eat something different then Japanese, etc.
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KochiPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Hell's Kitchen
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4.9
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Robertvip
New York City •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Nov 2024
Great experience, again! The rigatoni vodka is outstanding. Pasta is fresh (since it's made in-house). Great wine selection, as well. Looking forward to going back again.
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La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
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4.7

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. The Met Dining Room

2. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

3. Kochi

4. BLT Prime

5. ABC Kitchen

6. Da Andrea - Greenwich Village

7. JoJo

8. Lindens

9. Genesis House Restaurant

10. SUNGOLD

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