Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieGlass-walled dining room at Lincoln Center serving upscale Italian fare in an open kitchen.
What to order: Seeded Focaccia · Hamachi Crudo · Pollo Arrosto · Smokey Monk cocktailFrom Google Maps reviews.
We had a very relaxing early dinner at Lincoln Ristorante. A very good-looking and comfortable restaurant. We found the service and atmosphere to be very much to our liking. It was an excellent place to enjoy our meal prior to taking a short walk over to the David Geffen Hall for a performance of the New York Philharmonic. We started by ordering the Potato Torta, the Focaccia and the Olives with Almonds which were all terrific. Next came the Hamachi Crudo and the Pollo Arrosto which did not disa
Lincoln Ristorante deserves far more credit than it gets. From the freshly extruded pasta to the warm, flavorful focaccia, every dish felt thoughtfully executed. The fish came out perfectly crisp, and the desserts were just as memorable. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and the entire experience—from the food to the atmosphere—made it feel like a true occasion. Couldn’t have asked for a better night.
Delicious. Staff are excellent and friendly. We had scallops topped with clams, shrimp, and mussels. House made foccacia with truffle butter. And grilled asparagus. Yummy. The best part were the cocktails-- the Smokey Monk in particular. We walked from Central Park. It's close to the subway and next to Julliard at the Lincoln Center. It's a great before a show resturant. Thank you
From the Oct 25, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Damaged canned food wasn't set aside and marked 'do not use'.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.