Union Square Cafe

Chef Lena Ciardullo guides an evolving menu featuring dishes like Agnolotti del Plin and Lumache al Merguez alongside seared scallops with crispy artichoke. Across lunch, brunch, and dinner, seating unfolds across a sprawling yet intimate layout divided among the dining room, bar tables, and bar. Seasonal traditions include an annual Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes drawn from family recipes. Diners frequently highlight the wines by the glass and disciplined table pacing, though service on the second floor has occasionally received mixed marks.