Mediterranean Dinner in a Subterranean Maze
Dine in candlelit alcoves beneath the Upper West Side, where cocktails meet a date night setting.
🕯️ A Maze Beneath the Street
Slip below West 70th Street and Shalel Kitchen and Bar opens into a subterranean maze of candlelit cave alcoves and bar seating, with a waterfall running alongside it all. The lighting stays low, the mood stays Mediterranean, and the whole setup reads cozy and romantic, which explains its standing as a popular date night pick on the Upper West Side.
Shalel has been feeding New Yorkers from 2000 onward, pairing dinner with full drink service. Spanakopita is on the menu, and cocktails sit right alongside it. Claim an alcove for two, or start with a drink at the bar before settling in for dinner.
Prices sit at the upscale end, a fit for a first date that calls for candlelight. Doors open daily at half past four PM, closing at 11 PM Sunday through Wednesday, and the room stays open until midnight Thursday through Saturday for a later final round.
