NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of 68th Street – Hunter College Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Had an absolutely incredible evening at Daniel. I have been here before, but this is actually my first time writing a review, and this experience absolutely deserved one. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, polished, and genuinely welcoming. The food was exceptional from start to finish, beautifully presented, refined, and memorable in every way. A special thank you to our host, Maynor Garcia, who truly made the night feel extra special. He was attentive, kind, and incredibly professional. He even gave us a tour of the kitchen after dinner, which was such a unique and unforgettable experience. Seeing the team behind the scenes made us appreciate the restaurant even more. Daniel is already known for excellence, but it was the hospitality and personal touches that made the evening stand out. Truly a world class dining experience and one we will remember for a long time. Highly recommend.
Dan S - 3 weeks ago

We had a solid experience at Daniel. We did a five-course prix fixe menu. Each course came out perfectly. I enjoyed the seeded bread and our server packed up 6 pieces for us to take home - I was pleasantly amazed. On top of that, we were invited for a kitchen tour, which made the evening even more memorable.
Nora - 4 months ago

So, I finally made it. After a botched attempt a few visits ago, when I messed up the reservation. And it has lived up to expectations. Have been a fan of Daniel Boulud since I started watching his After Hours. Having seen him and his kitchen in action on TV, I was therefore particularly thrilled when I was invited to peek into the kitchen after dinner. My meal started with quail and foie gras, which combined to provide a balanced taste and texture. The warm appetiser was scampi and sweet breads, both favourites of mine but never companions on the same plate. I particularly enjoyed the poached sturgeon. The fish was cooked just right, bringing out the sweetness of the fish and the firmness of the meat. I also enjoyed, unexpectedly, the rabbit ravioli that followed. My meal ended with a chocolate dessert. It was a light rendition that brought my meal to a pleasant end.
Zee Kin Yeong - 2 months ago

We went four our anniversary. It was a really special meal. The staff was charming, gracious and attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious. Well worth it.
Jennifer Ritter - 3 months ago

What a spectacular experience. I’m blown away by how nicely we were treated by the staff at Daniel. So happy I chose to have my birthday celebration here. The team went above and beyond to make my day so special. Top notch - can’t wait to come back again. Highly recommend!
Lisa B - a month ago

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By S.Carrelli: Bella Blu is AMAZING. I have been going to Bella Blu for my whole life and it has always been great. Everyone is so nice and the food is so delicious. The pizza is also great and they make it gluten free very well. Some of my favorite dishes are the Spaghetti Chittara and the margarita pizza. I like that the waiters are actually Italian, and the restaurant has an authentic feel instead of a chain restaurant. I highly recommend to anyone who wants great Italian cuisine. If you are ever in New York City, make this one of your stops!
Meghan Carrelli - 5 months ago

This restaurant is wonderful. It is fun, friendly (and it's staff seems to speak Iatlian & Spanish), and relaxing all at the same time. The bartender (Kristen) worked with the gentleman who mastered the oven to rush an order for me to go.(I wish I asked for his name too.) I had a bus to catch, and everything went so well. I had takeout, wine, water and conversation in less than 20 minutes. The meal I order was simple, yet it left me full and satisfied. This restaurant is unique by offering an approachable staff and food that excites even the mist bland palate. This is done seamlessly without appearling stuffy and pretentious. The space is sophisticated yet the staff and environment is welcoming. Here, you don't need to sacrifice your expectations. I hope you have an opportunity to find a few minutes in your week (month, or year) and indulge in an experience that reminds you - this kind of restaurant can exist in NYC.
Phelan Clancy - a month ago

i love bella blue.. i’m there frequently. the service, food, atmosphere, bar… it’s great. go all the time, tonight their hostess was dressed in a skin tight, full body leotard with lots of tattoos. i hope this is a one time thing because as pretty as she is, it doesn’t work for a upscale, very much loved ues restaurant. it sends the wrong message … you are classier and so much better than this.
Debbie Parmet - a month ago

BELIEVE ME WHEN I TELL YOU, this place is a GEM💎. It's an Italian restaraunt with an amazing atmosphere with comfortable outside seats and couches. I got the penne with veal ragú and it was DELICIOUS. The meat with the pasta and parsley was the best pasta I've had in a while . Sadly I forgot to take a picture but I did get one of a grapefruit mocktail and their chocolate lava cake. I also got raspberry sorbet it was really good. The sweetness with the cold of the sorbet really made me happy and I left feeling satisfied. Plus this is close to Central Park so after a good run you can come here and have a great meal.
Luke Terr - 9 months ago

A neighborhood favorite — and with good reason. Delicious pastas and salads with solid Italian wine selections to go with them. Friendly staff who know the wine and the food and can recommend pairing them.
David Filer - 2 weeks ago

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Good avocado toast even tho it takes so long but it’s worth it. However their matcha is made very poorly. It looks like they add the matcha powder directly to the drink and barely mix it cuz it’s grainy. It’s gross barely any matcha to taste, and when you do it’s a clump of matcha powder. All other locations I’ve been to make the same matcha latte order perfectly. This location never does. Today was the worst one I’ve gotten so far….
Roselyn Campos - 3 months ago

Lovely cafe and brunch spot, and perfect place to sit and study! The classic music ambiance combined with the rustic clean interior makes for a super cozy dine in experience. A little on the pricer side but it makes sense for the location. I will be returning here!
Sophia Shepard - 3 months ago

The place is beautiful. I just think they should not use “false advertisement” for the summer drinks. I ordered the strawberry matcha based on the picture and what I got was completely different (looks like artificial strawberry cream in the bottom that do not mix with the matcha, weird!). The cheese danish was good and the classic music is VERY nice and calming! Place with potential and room for some improvements.
Michele - 10 months ago

Coffee was great! I would definitely recommend a hot latte with pistachio syrup. Their pumpkin spice latte was also pretty good. The food was good but not amazing. We shared three dishes. The squash and goat cheese toast was our favorite. Had a great flavor profile. The mini danish pancakes were delicious but I expected more to come with the price. I was very excited for the mushroom gruyère quiche and it arrived to our table cold. The flavor was still good and I'm sure this would have been a favorite if it arrived warm. The overall vibe was cozy and comfortable. I saw one or two people sitting with their laptops so seems they are laptop friendly. It was a lovely brunch and I would come here again but order differently.
Ollie Protano - 8 months ago

Food was delicious. We had good time with family. Ingredients were fresh and good quality. I recommend it with a ❤️
Agnieszka Przyszlak - a month ago

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Great Sunday brunch in this cosy eatery. Pumpkin bread was fresh, warm and tasty. Enjoyed their special andouille omelette. The eggs Benedict came with delicious thick slices of bacon. Frittata was a tad bland. Definitely worth a visit. The service was excellent. Our host Pete was wonderful and we enjoyed their special andouille experience.
Satish Pagare - 6 months ago

A nice place to have lunch. Is nice, clean and quiet. The lamb with tomato sauce and cheese was delicious (a touch spicy) but only 2 small pieces of toasted baguette is not enough for the portion of lamb.
Gabriel Bioinginer - 7 months ago

There are 3 small stairs down to the front door (I’m sure there is a handicap accessible ramp somewhere but just wanted to point it out). We dined for brunch at the outdoor patio (there’s also a space heater if needed) and street dining. The inside looked beautiful and opens to bar top seating and then dining area. We had great service but expect really pricey coffee ($7-9) and entrees ($40pp after tip without coffee). We shared 2 dishes and both were very delicious! The eggs benedict ($27) was cooked perfectly with a rich hollandaise. I asked for the home fries cooked well done and they were absolutely crispy and lightly seasoned to perfection! The portion of the thick cooked bacon was generous. The macro Bowl ($35) was very filling with a creamy tahini dressing. The dish is presented deconstructed but forms a great bowl when mixed together! I would definitely come here if the dishes were just $10 less but a great experience overall!
Steph W - a year ago

Lovely experience here. We got the lamb skewers, so tender and delicious! Also the ceviche, kale Caesar salad and grilled cheese which was so savory and perfect without being too heavy. Great mocktails, cocktails and attentive servers.
Katrina Portagallo - a month ago

If you get drinks make sure to order drinks from Lexi! She is the best Bartendar I’ve ever had! She makes amazing old fashioned’s but also any cocktail you can think of! She’s a legitimate mixologist and she deserves props! I’ve order food here before many times and the food is incredible as well! But today I have to give all the praise to the amazing Bartendar Lexi! If you love cocktails and she’s working get ready for an experience because she incredible!
Eddie J - a year ago

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It1s big and bold and buzzy and you will end up talking to the next table. Food is French bistro perfect. Large groups welcome. Wine lovers delighted.
LAS2 - 8 months ago

Great place for lunching with the gals. I had the most delicious lobster salad. Not noisy and spacious enough to have good conversation. Enjoyed the service and totally enjoyed lunch!
Adel Rodriguez - 2 months ago

Great food great service. I had the mahi mahi, the flavors danced! I also shared the endive salad, beet salad and duck appetizers. All we fantastic. Great drink menu as well.
Lisa Purdon Coldwell Banker Realty - 6 months ago

Food was good but we felt terribly forgotten. We waited at least 20 minutes to get our orders taken and never saw anyone again until we tried paying our bill. A bit disappointed since we were excited for our dinner
Lara Birgit Kamhi - 2 months ago

Overall an enjoyable time at Le Charlot. The service was a bit slow and quite loud indoors which we find typical with French restaurants. We enjoyed the appetizers more than the main courses, which we found to be a bit underwhelming. Overall a good restaurant for drinks and intimidate family meals.
Queeny Qiu - 3 years ago

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A true local gem! The quality here is unmatched. The staff remembers my regular order and the line always moves fast. Love that they make fresh juice right in front of you with whatever fruits and vegetables you want. Whether I’m grabbing a quick toasted bagel with cream cheese or loading up at the hot food platter, everything is always so tasty. My personal go-to after a long day is the cheese chicken quesadilla. Simple comfort food done perfectly. This place just gets it.
Jason Oh - 3 months ago

The staff is friendly, fast, and makes you feel welcome every time you walk in. Even during busy mornings, the line moves quickly and everything comes out just right. This has easily become my go-to place for breakfast. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a classic, delicious bagel experience!
Jonghun Lim - 3 months ago

I ask the Hispanic cook to treat me with kindness, and to stay extraordinary, and he did! Go figure! I had 3 of their bagels within 48 hours. The strawberry creme cheese seemed too fresh and too good to be true, but it was surreal. Highly recommended.
Pro Se - 3 months ago

Amazing service, great food. I have to say, fresh food. The three Maria’s are coming back.
ESTEFANI RIVERA-HERNANDEZ - a month ago

Always great service from everyone behind the counter, especially the cashiers! The best breakfast, specifically their variety of cream cheeses, and the coffee is always the best!
Alexis Tapia - 2 months ago

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Marialla’s Pizza on Lexington Avenue between 70th and 71st has wonderful Italian heros, salads and phenominal Neapolitan and Sicilian Pizzas. Some of guys who work there have been employed since 1976 and if I’m correct, one of their newer bakers has been working at Mariella’s for 25 years! The restaurant has a large dining room and a very loyal clientele. It’s a very popular restaurant for families since children love their pizzas!
Arthur Glauberman - 7 months ago

Really good pizza! Quick service and plenty of seating. Great selection of pizzas and other food items to eat as well. No fountain drinks- bottled only. Would get a slice from here again! Great place to eat if you’re visiting and near Central Park & Ralph’s Coffee….its just a short walk away.
Lindsey McD. - 4 months ago

We were looking for a restaurant to eat quickly after our visit to the Central Park, and I said NY is well known because of its pizzas and we found this place. Amazing food! The pepperoni pizza was really good. The garlic with with mozzarella was a surprise it was huge :) The chicken salad with Italian dressing was absolutely refreshing and it tastes perfect for a hot day. The service was nice and fast.
Barbara Barturen - 2 years ago

First timer for a cheese slice. Always check how they do a plain cheese slice because if they mess that up just keep walking. The slice I had literally came out of the oven as I walked in. Tasty, solid three star Manhattan pizza. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it. Lots of room in the back to sit down. Pretty clean place.
Joe Masucci - 3 years ago

I love the pizza! Exactly perfect. Great taste, easy going staffs and wonderful dining environment. I ate a slice of grandma’s pizza and then the pepperoni. Too good to stop.
Lee Rung Liu - a year ago

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Usually always a table open, in a good way. The white noise of bells ringing, staffers calling orders, and light table to table conversation makes PJ Bernstein a comfort meal in the heart of UES. Their platters are humongous, definitely a value order especially when taking to go. The staff are always so friendly, they obviously enjoy working there. It’s a place you can bring friends or a loved one when showing them the city, you won’t regret it.
Joshua DeAngelis - 6 months ago

If you're looking for the real Nyc deli experience, look no further. Amazing homemade soups, i had the split pea omg. Huge fresh made sandwiches. Friendly helpful servers. The place is a real gem.
Cookie - 4 months ago

We ordered delivery via phone today. We got a pastrami sandwich, an everything bagel with lox, and a poppyseed bagel with white fish chunks. Everything was delicious. The whitefish was clean tasting, fresh, and flaky. It wasn’t too salty, either. It came with red onion slices, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, capers and black olives. It also came with cream cheese, but it was delicious without it. Overall, it was a great deli/restaurant. The only one thing less than perfect was that it took more than an hour to deliver to an address 4 blocks away. We placed our order at 1pm, and we didn’t get our food until 2pm. Everything else was great. I would definitely go back again, but probably go pick it up myself or eat in there next time.
Bradley C - a year ago

The perfect no-frills new York deli experience. Outstanding food at reasonable prices for the area. Highly recommend the turkey sandwich - 0.5# of turkey breast, sliced, with coleslaw, bread, and pickles.
Vaibhav Mallya (mallyvai) - 4 months ago

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We discovered Cognac while staying nearby and it quickly became one of our favorite spots during our trip. My partner and I first went on December 31st to start our New Year’s Eve. We had a couple of glasses of champagne and ordered the escargots, which were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere felt lively but still elegant, and the staff was genuinely warm and welcoming. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the next morning on January 1st for breakfast, and once again everything was excellent. The food was fresh, generous and beautifully prepared. What we especially appreciated is that the restaurant manages to feel chic and authentic without being overpriced, which is not always easy to find in Manhattan. Overall, a beautiful French-style brasserie with great food, lovely service and very good value for the quality. A perfect place whether you want a relaxed breakfast or a festive start to an evening in New York.
Sarah Gros - 4 months ago

On a recent trip to NYC, I was visiting my old stomping ground on the UES and stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant. I was thrilled to see they had cheese souffle on the menu as a sharable dish and it did not disappoint - as good as any I had it in Paris! I ordered the halibut as my entre which was delicious and my friend had the Ratatouille that was cooked to absolute perfection. We of course had to finish with the chocolate souffle which was a dream! The wait staff were lovely and the service was excellent. The menu has many dishes that even the younger members of my family would enjoy so I am hoping to do a family reunion dinner here over the holidays! If you choose to dine at Brasserie Cognac you will not be disappointed!
Rita Greco - 2 weeks ago

I’m a long time guest of Orsay, a great restaurant also. By chance, I was in the neighborhood of Cognac and stopped in. First, I was surprised by its size. It’s much smaller than Orsay. I sit at the bar to eat, and there’s only 5 seats. I have a front row seat to the action, and these waiters are energetic and enthusiastic. Love that. There’s a second floor but I’m too lazy to check out that dining area. My new place.
Corky Luxembourg - 2 months ago

A great place for a warm cozy meal! Service was outstanding. Well organized and fast a great crew! Food was very good. For me the goat cheese tart was my favorite. The steaks we had were ok but the knives were sooo dull that cutting them was a real chore. Beef bourbon was not as complex as it could be, Julia would be not happy. French onion soup very tasty and for desert the profiteroles were outstanding. The menu lacks the classic french flair but overall a good meal.
j handy (Handyman review) - a year ago

Came here for brunch, was seated quickly. My partner and I both had the eggs Benedict (classic and salmon) and we really enjoyed it! The sauce was amazing, flavors was on point. The guest I was with had the scrambled eggs and they said it was great!
Ed - 8 months ago

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Food here is amazing and a true UES staple. It’s in a perfect location and the staff will always make you feel welcome. The quality of the food is spectacular. Sette Mezzo is one of the only restaurants in the city that is consistently delicious while offering great service. My favorite dishes are the linguini and clams (as seen in picture), the ravioli, and the risotto. Daily specials here are also available. My favorite desserts here are the cheesecake and the tartufo! You won’t regret coming here. You will only regret not coming in sooner!
Angie Rojas - 5 months ago

Other than the tables being a little tight and small, the dinner was exceptional. We will definitely be going back there. Fresh mozzarella appetizer was amazing. My wife’s Bronzino was great. My chicken Parmesan was very good. And they have a great wine list. Oh, and I forgot to mention that that bread was phenomenal.
Darrell Rubens - a year ago

Even 20 years later, dinner here doesn’t disappoint. The food is as good as it’s ever been. The gnocchi is a must - even to share. The staff was attentive and made us feel great. This is still my favorite Italian in the UES
Kevin Axx - 2 months ago

Five Star Excellent experience every time I dine there! Impeccable service and Super Delicious food! Enjoyable and Classy! Thank you for your commitment to Excellence!!!
Joseph Czaus - 2 months ago

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