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Casa Cruz, New York, NY

Casa Cruz

4.0
4
10 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Need to Know:
Please note that we have an elegant dress code. We ask that our guests dress in attire that is reflective of Casa Cruz’s elevated setting. The following items are not permitted: athletic wear, flip flops/casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, baseball caps and blue jeans. Guests who do not adhere to dress code guidelines may be denied entry.

About Casa Cruz:
Occupying an entire six-story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just a stone’s throw from Central Park, Casa Cruz is an exquisitely designed restaurant featuring multiple dining rooms, bars, special event spaces, and a year-round rooftop terrace, Frances at Casa Cruz.

Frances at Casa Cruz:
This enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy designed by Johanna Ortiz, this year-round oasis features masterful cocktails that rotate seasonally, with an exclusive selection served only on the rooftop.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–02:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Wed 17:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 970-8983
  • Website
    https://www.casacruz.nyc/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Emmanuel Niess
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.casacruz.nyc/events
  • Location
    36 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065-8007
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve '24 | Celebration

    USD 175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    10:00 pm
    The champagne will be flowing at Casa Cruz’s New Years Celebration on the 5th floor of the house – featuring a DJ, countdown to midnight, masterful cocktails worthy of the balldrop and a complimentary champagne toast to ring in the New Year.
    New Year's Eve '24 | Celebration photo

  • New Year's Eve '24 | Dinner 

    USD 225.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us to celebrate New Years with a four-course tasting menu featuring seasonal specialties and wine pairing options followed by a New Years Eve celebration.
    New Year's Eve '24 | Dinner  photo

  • Frances at Casa Cruz - Rooftop Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Frances at Casa Cruz is an enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace that is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy, this year-round oasis offers an exclusive seafood-forward menu, along with masterful seasonal cocktails, served only on the rooftop. Frances embraces the style and flavors of the coastal Mediterranean with an emphasis on pristine ingredients, simply prepared.

Menu

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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

  1. Trenton

    VIP

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was a nice experience. However would like to offer some constructive criticism. Welcome staff was under staffed, or under trained. There were many people arriving and they couldn’t keep up with the customers, checking in. They required us to check our coats, however on the top floor it is was cold because of the exterior temps. It was beautiful, but chilly. My wife tried to keep her coat, but they required her to check it. However, the couple who sat next to us, kept their coats on. Just seems a bit odd that the policy isn’t uniformly enforced. Waitress was curt. Professional, but curt. No personality, almost impatient. Just straight business. Food was excellent, ambiance was great. Just need to work on reading the customers a little better.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone there was rude besides Brandon he was amazing and very accommodating. We waited 30 minutes for our reservation and there was no place to sit while waiting. Food was bite sized I’ve never seen portions so small in my life. Deff wont be back

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  3. Soha

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I honestly was so shook at how like underwhelming the food was. I only liked the soufflé and the steak tartare. The meals were extremely subpar. The pasta was super doughy. Also, a good majority of the food for my party of 8 came out lukewarm

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  4. Geoffrey

    VIP

    Chicago

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. The decor is high fashion, with consummate attention to visual detail. The same is true of meal presentation. My waiter was a real pro. Solicitous and focused on delivering a fine evening. The menu included both old standards and interesting innovations. Everything in the dining room and with my meal was fine. The main flaw, which was truly irritating and should immediately be addressed by management, was reception. First, I did not like having to reconfirm verbally by phone, after already doing so through OpenTable's reservation system. Unfortunately, a practice not unique to this restaurant. I'd made a reservation for 5 PM, needing to make the early curtain at a nearby theatre. I arrived 10 minutes beforehand, which seemed either to be a huge issue for the hostess (if you can call her that) or part of the restaurant's schtick to humble diners. This young woman was extremely awkward in showing me to my table, and then was rude and commanding upon claiming my coat. If you can overlook those interface problems and are in the neighborhood, Casa Cruz seems to be a reasonable option for a refined evening.

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  5. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited 1h30 for table. Awful GM. Friendly, understanding server. Mediocre food. Will not be returning.

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  6. Joanie

    VIP

    New York City

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience- lively, hip, cozy table, good vibe. Great cocktails. Yummy food.

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  7. Jersson

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service great ambience to tense people literally whispering makes you feel restrained but the places looks amazing

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an incredible find!

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  9. Christopher

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It took 50 minutes after our reservation to get seated

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  10. Caroline

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced - they used to have amazing gluten-free pasta, but now it is not the same at all and seems like they use store-bought penne :( Taste and texture is much worse. Paid $56 for a truffle pasta with no truffles...

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FAQs

Casa Cruz is rated 4 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Casa Cruz

36 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065-8007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–02:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Wed 17:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Emmanuel Niess
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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