Very dull "turkey and avocado sandwich" on "Focaccia." No, it was thick whole grain bread, not focaccia. The turkey was dry, the avocado and question was a mere thin shmeer of dull guacamole, the 1/2cm slices of tomato and cucumber, almost tasteless. Disappointing, at around $17. My dinner partner's eggplant parmigiana was rather small and served at room temperature.Not a great experience tonight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jayandra Chiluwal
Went to watch a show at the Lincoln Center and found this gem of a place to dine in beforehand. Our server, Gaston, was so warm and cheerful and took great care of us!! The prices were also very reasonable. We tried their quinoa salad and turkey & avacado sandwich which was absolutely delicious!! Overall an amazing experience, would go back again!
Cafe Paradiso is a chic, wonderful little gem that sits inside the Film Center at Lincoln Center. It’s a great place to sit and catch up on emails, have a coffee or drink with a friend or even a meeting to discuss your new theatrical works you are working on. Gaston who’s a great server, the manager and all the staff are friendly, welcoming and happy to work with dietary requirements or even suggest items on the menu if you aren’t sure what to have. Breakfast wise there are many options to choose from if you are sitting in or grabbing to go. Lunch again doesn’t disappoint and the cheeseboard “for one” certainly is a surprising portion for NYC that doesn’t leave you feeling cheated or short changed like other restaurants which I love. If something isn’t right they are quick to assist and change it with a high level of service. One of my new favourite spots that never fails and is reasonable and come rain or shine always delivers. Outside seating also available. So next time you find yourself in the area, go pay them a visit and enjoy a range of perfect bites to eat, a cocktail or two or just a space to get out of the rain or busy noise of the city and gather your thoughts for a moment in the day.Vegetarian options: Range of dishes that are vegetarian or can be vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: They are flexible and offer alternatives to milks etcParking: Parking in Lincoln CenterKid-friendliness: It is a place to unwind and has a buzz in the air but is on the more relaxed, calmer side of life. All are welcome but definitely a “treat” spot to go.Wheelchair accessibility: Cafe is on the ground floor, easy access from street level and space for wheelchair access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Deverger
I love the atmosphere at this restaurant. I love the 5 pomodori spaghetti and the pizza. The italian sandwich is also a great sandwich. Wonderful restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Ziti with Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Francis Ricci
Great food and friendly staff - quick and casual, perfect for dinner before a show or a coffee in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HR Shuvenstuff
abysmal, watery coffee
SPACE DOLLIA
I have been here many times since they've opened and the service is always great! The food is always fresh and tasty and the menu options are great , especially for the location and prices. The eating areas and self help bar for coffee and condiments are always very clean as well, which I appreciate very much!!Vegetarian options: vvParking: Paid parking garage, street parking varies in the neighborhoodWheelchair accessibility: ADA accessible with automatic door button and ADA accommodated seating
This place is very annoying and I will not be back. Cafe Paradiso it ain't, more like Cafe Adjuta. I have been here several times for breakfast because I live in the neighborhood. The food is just ok, but it is a convenient spot for a quick bite to eat if you live nearby. Absolutely terrible service is the norm. This morning was the last straw. We arrived at 10:45 am, and waited patiently behind two pairs of alter cackers who took their sweet time ordering items from the breakfast menu, because they needed to debate every item on the menu before ordering. Hey, no problem, I was happy to wait and let my super annuated neighbors take their time. That's what nice people do. Besides, there was NO ONE IN THE RESTAURANT, so it's not like we needed to rush to get a seat or anything. Literally, not a single table was occupied. When we got to the front of the line at long last at 11:03, we were told "sorry, we stop serving the breakfast menu at 11, so you can't have the oatmeal." (I am betting they had plenty left, given that no one was there when we arrived). At that point, I turned to my companion and said, let's walk the extra 4 blocks to the PickaBagel, and that is what we did. Had a nice egg sandwich on a bagel too. Go to someplace other than this dump when you are in the neighborhood and save yourself the irritation of dealing with real jerks. No wonder no one was sitting in the restaurant at 10:45 on a Sunday morning!
Yuka Murakami
Very conveniently located next to the Film at Lincoln Center and the cafe interior is nice, but the food is mediocre at best. I ordered the spaghetti pomodoro and the portion was small but the noodles were overcooked and all broken up, on top of the sauce being very plain too… would hope for something better at such a place with potential.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Santana B.
Cute casual café to grab a drink or bite before or after your plans at Lincoln Center. The espresso martini is especially delicious! And the staff is super friendly and accommodating even when it's busy.
A great variety of food and bakery offerings at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie C.
Cafe was hard to locate and lacked clear signage. Cute place and atmosphere but management falls short. ordering is awkward. coffee was 3/4 full and asked for a full cup. was told it was machine generated and hot water could be added? What! Diluted watered down coffee? Lousy coffee. Breakfast menu closed promptly at 11.30 so forget having breakfast if a friend arrives a bit late. told they closed down morning breakfast. thought it was self service picked up glass of water, napkins and spoons. One bright side to this mess are good pasteries needs better customer service and management to operate this cafe. D+
Grace zhou
We just wanted to have some snacks here while waiting for my daughter but ended up ordering twice for more food. Cheese Danish, almond brioche, and tomato soup were so good. The best tomato soup I have ever had. Wanted to order another cheese Danish to take home, but they ran out. I wouldn't recommend the spaghetti, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dina Carlson
LOOK AT PHOTS. Completely raw chicken. I think it would be hard to believe Without pictures. I do not understand how this happens. I ordered the chicken Parm. I had a few bites and it was cold but I was in a rush so decided not to send it back and kept eating. Then it started to taste bad so I took off the cheese thinking it was that. It still tasted bad so I lifted the breading. Stephanie from guest services contacted me and offered me a $300 gift card (which had zero dollars on it from the first try of using it). I would never eat meat there again but I was going to just have bakery items and drinks, only because I am frequently in the area. $300 doesn't even begin to make up for the experience of eating raw chicken and the risk of salmonella poisoning which thankfully I did not get. I did however have a horrible bellyache. Daniel, the manager, is extremely arrogant. When he gave me the gift card he said that things like this happen and it needs to be put behind us. Things like this do not and should never happen. Hair in the food, undercooked steak or cold food occasionally happens but completely raw chicken does not happen. I will update this later to see if they actually give me a valid gift card as their way of apologizing. Be very careful when consuming meats at this restaurant. I miss Indie very much
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Geovany L.
Gaston its very good in customer service. It is very polite and so professional when you ask a question about the food in the service store. Thank you Gaston the food was so delicious..
Very dull "turkey and avocado sandwich" on "Focaccia." No, it was thick whole grain bread, not focaccia. The turkey was dry, the avocado and question was a mere thin shmeer of dull guacamole, the 1/2cm slices of tomato and cucumber, almost tasteless. Disappointing, at around $17. My dinner partner's eggplant parmigiana was rather small and served at room temperature.Not a great experience tonight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Went to watch a show at the Lincoln Center and found this gem of a place to dine in beforehand. Our server, Gaston, was so warm and cheerful and took great care of us!! The prices were also very reasonable. We tried their quinoa salad and turkey & avacado sandwich which was absolutely delicious!! Overall an amazing experience, would go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quinoa Salad, Turkey & Avocado Sandwich
Cafe Paradiso is a chic, wonderful little gem that sits inside the Film Center at Lincoln Center. It’s a great place to sit and catch up on emails, have a coffee or drink with a friend or even a meeting to discuss your new theatrical works you are working on. Gaston who’s a great server, the manager and all the staff are friendly, welcoming and happy to work with dietary requirements or even suggest items on the menu if you aren’t sure what to have. Breakfast wise there are many options to choose from if you are sitting in or grabbing to go. Lunch again doesn’t disappoint and the cheeseboard “for one” certainly is a surprising portion for NYC that doesn’t leave you feeling cheated or short changed like other restaurants which I love. If something isn’t right they are quick to assist and change it with a high level of service. One of my new favourite spots that never fails and is reasonable and come rain or shine always delivers. Outside seating also available. So next time you find yourself in the area, go pay them a visit and enjoy a range of perfect bites to eat, a cocktail or two or just a space to get out of the rain or busy noise of the city and gather your thoughts for a moment in the day.Vegetarian options: Range of dishes that are vegetarian or can be vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: They are flexible and offer alternatives to milks etcParking: Parking in Lincoln CenterKid-friendliness: It is a place to unwind and has a buzz in the air but is on the more relaxed, calmer side of life. All are welcome but definitely a “treat” spot to go.Wheelchair accessibility: Cafe is on the ground floor, easy access from street level and space for wheelchair access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the atmosphere at this restaurant. I love the 5 pomodori spaghetti and the pizza. The italian sandwich is also a great sandwich. Wonderful restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Ziti with Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Great food and friendly staff - quick and casual, perfect for dinner before a show or a coffee in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
abysmal, watery coffee
I have been here many times since they've opened and the service is always great! The food is always fresh and tasty and the menu options are great , especially for the location and prices. The eating areas and self help bar for coffee and condiments are always very clean as well, which I appreciate very much!!Vegetarian options: vvParking: Paid parking garage, street parking varies in the neighborhoodWheelchair accessibility: ADA accessible with automatic door button and ADA accommodated seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Tiramisu, Avcoado Toast Sandwich, Assorted Pastries Breakfast
This place is very annoying and I will not be back. Cafe Paradiso it ain't, more like Cafe Adjuta. I have been here several times for breakfast because I live in the neighborhood. The food is just ok, but it is a convenient spot for a quick bite to eat if you live nearby. Absolutely terrible service is the norm. This morning was the last straw. We arrived at 10:45 am, and waited patiently behind two pairs of alter cackers who took their sweet time ordering items from the breakfast menu, because they needed to debate every item on the menu before ordering. Hey, no problem, I was happy to wait and let my super annuated neighbors take their time. That's what nice people do. Besides, there was NO ONE IN THE RESTAURANT, so it's not like we needed to rush to get a seat or anything. Literally, not a single table was occupied. When we got to the front of the line at long last at 11:03, we were told "sorry, we stop serving the breakfast menu at 11, so you can't have the oatmeal." (I am betting they had plenty left, given that no one was there when we arrived). At that point, I turned to my companion and said, let's walk the extra 4 blocks to the PickaBagel, and that is what we did. Had a nice egg sandwich on a bagel too. Go to someplace other than this dump when you are in the neighborhood and save yourself the irritation of dealing with real jerks. No wonder no one was sitting in the restaurant at 10:45 on a Sunday morning!
Very conveniently located next to the Film at Lincoln Center and the cafe interior is nice, but the food is mediocre at best. I ordered the spaghetti pomodoro and the portion was small but the noodles were overcooked and all broken up, on top of the sauce being very plain too… would hope for something better at such a place with potential.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cute casual café to grab a drink or bite before or after your plans at Lincoln Center. The espresso martini is especially delicious! And the staff is super friendly and accommodating even when it's busy.
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A great variety of food and bakery offerings at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cafe was hard to locate and lacked clear signage. Cute place and atmosphere but management falls short. ordering is awkward. coffee was 3/4 full and asked for a full cup. was told it was machine generated and hot water could be added? What! Diluted watered down coffee? Lousy coffee. Breakfast menu closed promptly at 11.30 so forget having breakfast if a friend arrives a bit late. told they closed down morning breakfast. thought it was self service picked up glass of water, napkins and spoons. One bright side to this mess are good pasteries needs better customer service and management to operate this cafe. D+
We just wanted to have some snacks here while waiting for my daughter but ended up ordering twice for more food. Cheese Danish, almond brioche, and tomato soup were so good. The best tomato soup I have ever had. Wanted to order another cheese Danish to take home, but they ran out. I wouldn't recommend the spaghetti, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOOK AT PHOTS. Completely raw chicken. I think it would be hard to believe Without pictures. I do not understand how this happens. I ordered the chicken Parm. I had a few bites and it was cold but I was in a rush so decided not to send it back and kept eating. Then it started to taste bad so I took off the cheese thinking it was that. It still tasted bad so I lifted the breading. Stephanie from guest services contacted me and offered me a $300 gift card (which had zero dollars on it from the first try of using it). I would never eat meat there again but I was going to just have bakery items and drinks, only because I am frequently in the area. $300 doesn't even begin to make up for the experience of eating raw chicken and the risk of salmonella poisoning which thankfully I did not get. I did however have a horrible bellyache. Daniel, the manager, is extremely arrogant. When he gave me the gift card he said that things like this happen and it needs to be put behind us. Things like this do not and should never happen. Hair in the food, undercooked steak or cold food occasionally happens but completely raw chicken does not happen. I will update this later to see if they actually give me a valid gift card as their way of apologizing. Be very careful when consuming meats at this restaurant. I miss Indie very much
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gaston its very good in customer service. It is very polite and so professional when you ask a question about the food in the service store. Thank you Gaston the food was so delicious..