Lincoln Ristorante New York - Buy Reservations

I was excited to return to Lincoln for dinner before Met Opera. It was sadly disappointing: the fritto misto is a crackly plate of over battered bits of fish with no discernible taste and uniform texture. The saltimbocca was far from what saltimbocca should be/could be. I was served three medallions of veal that were tough to eat. The longed for tenderised succulence with notes of sage was replaced with a faux poor representation of the dish. One of the potatoes nudged against a carrot was burnt. Left me feeling low. I didn't give feedback last night as I was aware of causing discomfort for my guests. Also waited way too long for wine. Delighted by the lemon oil served with the foccacia. But overall a long way to fly for a woefully lacklustre offering.

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Had a very disappointing return to what used to be my favorite restaurant because of its elegance, well-mannered and superbly trained staff and kitchen. It was my go-to-place after theater matinees and for my special guests. But after last night, never again. Unable to sit at my usual place because that half of the place was closed off ( no apologies from front desk). Seems everyone is new and inexperienced.. We had the first course (servers first brought someone else's order), then waited 20 minutes for our entrees. I went to look for the manager and was confronted by someone I had never seen before who said "where are you going?" instead of "May I help you?" and told me to return to my table. He never returned to reassure us our order was placed. After more unexplained waiting, our entrees arrived- My companion's was overly spiced, mine was nothing to write home about. Never once did a manager stop by (as in the old days) and ask how everything was. I had to signal a waiter to ask for the unprovided spoon for my pasta. The tables are now uncomfortably close, and the noise level grew annoyingly loud. It's certainly not the place it used to be. Sad. We will not return nor will I recommend it to friends and associates. The thrill is gone. It's a disappointing mess without its pre-pandemic staff. Amateur night at Lincoln Center. Next time, we're going to Nice Matin which has held its own and is a joyful, delicious experience!

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It is a convenient place to have a quick drink and/or bites before the opera or other civilized activities but the food is okay & drinks are better at surprisingly modest cost. The grumpy bartender is still there but the pleasant hostesses are efficient. Watch out push & arrogant diners with little patience. 3.5 overall.

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The dark wood paneled ceilings, neutral toned carpet and chairs, and warm, dim lighting combined with elegant modern fixtures, creates a welcoming ambiance. Waitstaff is friendly and extremely helpful. First up, the amuse bouche: the crispy risotto filled with mozzarella, black truffle and pecorino is warm, rich and crunchy with just the perfect peppery touch. Next, the appetizer: the tuna crudo is a beautiful, multicolored piece of art. We are supposed to "eat our colors", for a balanced diet, right? The avocado adds a creamy texture to the bright acidity of the hearts of palm and tuna with preserved lemon, and balances the saltiness of the Kaluga caviar. On to the entrée, the Duo di Manzo: perfectly cooked filet mignon and braised short rib al Barolo in a delicious bold sauce, dressed with roasted oyster mushrooms, celery root and fontina. The meat was so tender, I'm starting to drool just thinking about it again. Finally, for desert: zuccotto with a spiced bread center, mascato macerated strawberries and vanilla gelato. Perfectly executed and beautiful in presentation. This restaurant is a must if ever you're near the Lincoln Center

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With a little over an hour between performances, we went in for a drink. In 2015, we had dinner here and remembered one of the hostesses gave me a stern look when I complimented her looking like the dancer Misty Copeland. Must be my limited Chinglish. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some good drinks that are served in Rona glasses. Their open kitchen is orderly, smell-less and QUIET - the ventilators use Rolls-Royce engine or what (just kidding) must top notch. "Are they the most expensive equipments here?" I joked.The bar tender said yes - hope he isn't patronizing me -:)

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We dined at Lincoln Ristorante last week with family and had a wonderful time. The ambiance is really pleasant and relaxing, located right between Lincoln Center and Juilliard. You're greeted by friendly hostesses when you enter, looking directly into the main kitchen behind glass partitions. The atmosphere was quiet and pleasing. The appetizer focaccia bread was an excellent way to get our palettes warmed up to our great meal. The cocktails were excellent. For the mains, the Bronzino looked really good and the couple that ordered it really enjoyed it. My Shrimp Risotto was excellent and cooked to perfection. My wife had the veal and really enjoyed it. Another family member ordered the Spaghetti bolognese...the sauce was really good and the the noodles resembled more of a Bucatini than a spaghetti noodle, which made for a great entree. I would highly recommend Lincoln Ristorante for anyone looking for an upscale and creative Italian dining experience.

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But we had a very disappointing meal here last week. The wine list is now very limited as is the menu. The food was quite poor, and the service was inexperienced. Truly disappointing overall.

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