A PLEASING PERFORMANCE BY LINCOLN RISTORANTE

Last night, a couple of friends and I braved the rain to make our way to Lincoln Ristorante, an Italian eatery within Lincoln Center. In this restaurant owned by the Patina Restaurant Group, Chef Jonathan Benno turns out an inventive menu that reflects his modern approach to Italian cuisine.

Opened in the fall of 2010, Lincoln Ristorante earned its first Michelin star in the 2014 guide, and based on my positive experience of the delicious food, beautiful decor, and professional, friendly service, I can certainly understand why. This was a fun place to dine with friends, and I look forward to returning.

Central Open Kitchen

The inner décor is truly spectacular--unfortunately it was too dark to get a quality photo of our area of the dining room. Expansive windows surround the restaurant, and the rooftop features a grassy garden. 

Partial view from our table

We enjoyed a lovely 4-Course Prix-Fixe dinner, which included our individual selections of an Antipasti, Primi, Pesce or Carne, and Dolci from the a la carte menu. I was especially thrilled to find my favorite Pierre Peters Champagne on the wine list, and I couldn’t help but make the splurge!

Crudo di Trota


Citrus-Cured Sea Trout

The Crudo di Trota was light and refreshing - a great way to start the meal.

Reginette Verdi al Ragu Bolognese

Veal, Pork & Beef, Parmigiano-Reggiano

The Ragu Bolognese was a meaty, cheesey delight, and thankfully, I didn't end up too full before the main course.

Anatra Arrosto
Long Island Duck Breast, Duck Leg Presée

The Anatra Arrosto was the best dish of the night. Everything on my plate was perfectly cooked, and the glazed Duck Leg Presée was incredibly tender and flavorful.

Mandorlosa

Almond Cake, Amaretto Custard, Mascarpone, Toasted Almond Gelato

Prior to the Dolci, we received an intermezzo course of Green Apple, Lemon, and Passionfruit sorbettis. The Mandorlosa, which had a creamy texture reminiscent of cheesecake, was the perfect sweet treat to end the evening.

OVERALL RATING: 4 OUT OF 5 STARS

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