Union Square Cafe
New American Restaurant$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
"The sardine app is delicious, as is the crispy polenta."(3 Tips)
"A little stuffy, but amazing cheddar burger and Ricotta Gnocci"(10 Tips)
"Loved: baked eggs, duck tater tots, and the banana tart dessert."(2 Tips)
"Get the show stopping lamb shank, beets, crudo, and polenta."(3 Tips)
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Kiwi WangFebruary 26, 2017Cant rave enough. Food is incredible. As for the no-tip hype: I have rarely had better service in all of NYC. Impeccable staff. A model for all the restaurant industry in NYC could and should be.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Labib RahmanJanuary 11, 2017The burger is here is shockingly good - ~8oz patty that's perfectly meaty and fatty, cooked perfectly, comes with cheese and bacon on the burger and fries on the side. Will be back for this.- Mindy RomeroDecember 11, 2016The sardine app is delicious, as is the crispy polenta. Duck papardelle is perfection. Get a bottle of the union square cuvée and enjoy ALL of the bread!
Upvoted Mar 23 
Sit at the bar. Get some wine, tartare, and any of the pastas. Can’t go wrong.
Kayleigh HarringtonMay 4, 2017Beautiful restaurant, perfect for a date night or to bring parents. Try one of the pastas and the roast chicken, enjoy the incredible service.
Meredith BlechmanMarch 27, 2017If you can't snag a reservation, try walking in and sitting at the bar or one of the front tables. Loved their spiced chicken!
amanda berkowitzJune 29, 2019Bar nuts on Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. Fresh out of the oven at 4:45, free at the bar in the afternoon with a drink. A little spicy from cayenne
Morgan McKeeApril 23, 2019Been wanting to come here for a while. Brunch was great! Start with duck fat tots and pb&j donut. I had the eggs and merguez (very medi feel) and mama had omelette. We loved!
Cole KennedyApril 21, 2019Every bit as good as you expect. The prix fixe dinner is a great value. I loved the warm octopus & sausage appetizer and the NY strip steak.
Mark BNovember 13, 2018Went here one night with bff as a splurge. Superior to the former location; the space is incredible. Heirloom tomato app was delicious, the Gnocchi ranks as a top ten entree. Pricey but worth it!
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018Pastas like candele tubes sweetened with carrot and spiced with Fresno chilies and pappardelle ribbons slick with a rich sugo of duck and chanterelle are worthy castmates of that famed gnocchi. Read more
Tracy SpetkaMarch 23, 2017The Duck Crostone and Sushi Del Chianti al modo di Panzano are a great way to start. Parpardelle al sugo di coniglio and Lobster Ravioli were perfect. Add the Brussels Sprouts for a side.
Chelsea BalkanMarch 26, 2017#fabuLIST #DubiDO love the Moscow mule. made with in-house ginger syrup. Enjoyed the shrimp appetizer, bibb lettuce with homemade croutons, and burger. DubiDONT rabbit pasta was too gamey for me
Sue DyrnessAugust 11, 2017This was our first time back after their move to their new locale - if possible the food was even better!! Amazing! No reservations? Score a seat at the bar or nearby "first come" tables.
Matías GagliardoneFebruary 17, 2020Appetizers and entrees are really good. And the waiters are all very friendly. They don’t let you leave a tip even though they highly deserve it.
Untapped CitiesJuly 18, 2018Accordingly, this non-tipping and market-driven restaurant — features a diverse mix of American, Italian, and French-inspired dishes, including the Berkshire Pork Chop and Ricotta Gnocchi. Read more- Nick AndlingerFebruary 8, 2017Incredible. Get the show stopping lamb shank, beets, crudo, and polenta.
- Bobby SolomonMay 28, 2018Chef Carmen Quagliata’s burger is a classic, and a feat in dry-aging. A blend of short rib and brisket results in a patty that is juicy yet distinctly beefy.
Saif DiaJune 26, 2017The candele is a must have. They can make it without the pancetta too - and it is arguably a better dish that way
Foxxy BMay 21, 2018Place runs like a well oiled machine: plenty of staff, all very professional but not stiff. For the price, the food is great: lunch doesn't have to be much more than $60 including tip. Polenta app!
Debby ButlienOctober 6, 2017The service is so gracious without being overbearing at all. The duck is amazing! Great wine service too.
Kristina 💗 ZOctober 8, 2020Stellar service, inventive dishes, and a well-designed interior by Rockwell Group. Danny Meyer delivers once again. Not to be missed.
Jim JusticeJune 25, 2018The Ricotta Gnocchi literally made my husband cry, because it was so wonderful.
Marie La RueDecember 13, 2018Service was über professional and attentive. Kudos to their team as the restaurant as this is a no tipping establishment. Beautiful decor but felt a bit stiff. Gnocchi are a standout.
Jastine KhoMay 3, 2017If you plan on walking in on a Friday night, come early- we came a little before 6 and were seated 15 minutes later.
Kelsey AndersonJanuary 8, 2019Gnocchi was to die for. Steak with mashed potatoes was also excellent. A little spotlighty lighting if you’re in the main room- Tim TayshunMarch 1, 2017Sardine app is fantastic here! Highly recommend trying it if you like seafood.
- Elizabeth BursteinFebruary 8, 2020Loved: baked eggs, duck tater tots, and the banana tart dessert. Would definitely go back!
Emily WilsonFebruary 26, 2017You're doing yourself a disservice if you opt out of the bread and butter.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019This restaurant has been around for 30 years and is a longtime local favorite spot. Try the lasagna!
SusanaFebruary 6, 2018Octopus app is great as is the candela pasta. Banana tart and chocolate cake are absolute musts.- Saif DiaJune 26, 2017The main dishes are rather pricey given the size, so if you're really hungry it might be worth getting two pasta dishes
- Jasmine MehrabiAugust 15, 2019Calamari, beef tartare, *duck pasta, and the gnocchi was very light which was interesting. Overall 8/10.
LizMarch 24, 2018A little overpriced for the quality, but excellent service, atmosphere, and experience. Also the gnocchi was incredible.
Rock RainesMay 31, 2019There’s a reason that this place is a classic. Excellent food. Precise execution. Love it here.
- One CoinMarch 8, 2017The atmosphere and staff here are great! I got the sardine app and it was fantastic!
CharlottesAugust 6, 2019What a treat! Highly recommended for leisurely lunch midweek. All the things, no rush.
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