Dining
Whether you need a quick snack before class at the Lucy Moses School or a late supper after a concert at the Merkin, the vibrant Lincoln Square district has plenty of dining options, and Amsterdam Avenue from 67th up to 96th is lined with restaurants and bars. Fine restaurants, colorful cafes and bars, specialty delis and gourmet groceries are all within a short walk of the Kaufman Center.
Recommended Dining
Nick and Tony's Café
Fresh, local and organic ingredients give this Italian pizzeria and restaurant the edge. Nick and Tony's is on W. 67th St., between Columbus Ave. and Broadway.
Il Violino
Family-owned Italian restaurant that combines fresh ingredients with traditional recipes. Il Violino is on Columbus Ave. at 68th St.
Café Mozart
Late night hours, good hot drinks and a truly amazing selection of European desserts, including cookies, cakes, tarts, strudels, cheesecakes and pies make this the perfect spot for an after show treat. Live jazz and classical music, often performed by students from the nearby Juilliard School, provides a welcome ambience. Mozart's also offers a full lunch and dinner menu.
Cleopatra's Needle
Upper West Side Jazz nightspot known for serving up Mediterranean food, drinks and hot live jazz.
Levana
A premiere, upscale Kosher restaurant.
Old John's Luncheonette
Kid-friendly diner just across the street from Merkin Hall. 148 W. 67th St.
