Six Upper West Side Tables for an Easy Dinner

Good Enough To Eat

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 16:00

4.2 (2,019)

520 Columbus Avenue

A longtime Columbus Avenue spot for New England comfort food, from strawberry-butter pancakes to warm biscuits. It suits a slow breakfast or an early lunch. Open daily, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Florentin

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 10:30 – 22:00

4.9 (442)

480 Amsterdam Ave

A cozy Amsterdam Avenue bistro plating Mediterranean dishes and standout artichokes on a European-style terrace. It fits a relaxed dinner outdoors. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Arte Cafe

Mon – Tue, 12:00 – 22:00; Wed – Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

4.3 (1,321)

106 W 73rd St

Set in a landmark brownstone, this family-run room serves Italian plates and artisanal pizzas. It works for an unfussy neighborhood dinner. Open to midnight on Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Bodrum

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 22:30

4.4 (1,063)

584 Amsterdam Ave

An Amsterdam Avenue spot pairing Turkish-inspired meze with fresh brick-oven pizzas. It suits a shared, casual table. Open daily to 10:00 PM, later on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Tessa

Mon, 16:00 – 22:00; Tue – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

4.4 (999)

349 Amsterdam Ave

A candlelit room blending French and Italian flavors in an industrial-rustic setting. It fits a quiet date or a longer dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is upscale.

Sempre Oggi

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

4.7 (523)

164 W 75th St

An Italian room built around a weekly rotating pasta menu, with a daily aperitivo and warm service. It suits an unhurried dinner over wine. Aperitivo starts at 4:00 PM. Pricing is upscale.