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Lincoln Ristorante, New York, NY

Lincoln Ristorante

4.5
4.5
6744 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 359-6500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Lincoln Ristorante is the acclaimed Lincoln Center restaurant showcasing contemporary Italian cuisine. Located in a stunning glass pavilion with a signature sloping lawn roof and spectacular views, Lincoln Ristorante is the perfect venue for your next special event.
  • Private party contact
    Laine Korn: (212) 359-6513
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    Between Amsterdam and Broadway
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Take 1 to 66th Street (Lincoln Center).
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 6,744 people are saying

Lincoln Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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.

6,744 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amit was outstanding. Been a while but food was as good as ever, had a tight turn with an 8pm show and Amit kept everything on track.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and delicious food, well made cocktails. Perfect early dinner pre Opera. Was very surprised how quiet the restaurant was on a Friday night given how good the food and service is. It should be a dinner destination regardless of seeing a show or not. Beautiful location on Lincoln Center Plaza. Highly recommend.

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  3. Ron VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ami, our waiting, was efficient, friendly and helpful. Food was outstanding.

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  4. BlytheR

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect meal and lovely setting ahead of a fabulous show. Highly recommend!

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  5. Daniel VIP

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. Amit, our waiter, was fantastic, as was the rest of the staff including the manager Octavio. Friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome. Food was fantastic and the atmosphere created the start of a night to remember, leading into the opera. Will definitely be back.

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  6. David VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grilled striped bass was exquisite and a perfect portion... in a perfect dish!

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  7. Amy

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. David VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  9. Barbara VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  10. MMPP

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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Lincoln Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 6744 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Lincoln Ristorante

142 West 65th St., New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Amsterdam and Broadway
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Take 1 to 66th Street (Lincoln Center).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 359-6500
  • Private party facilities
    Lincoln Ristorante is the acclaimed Lincoln Center restaurant showcasing contemporary Italian cuisine. Located in a stunning glass pavilion with a signature sloping lawn roof and spectacular views, Lincoln Ristorante is the perfect venue for your next special event.
  • Private party contact
    Laine Korn: (212) 359-6513
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