Californian-Mediterranean vibes w/ consistently great food & service. An underrated gem offering deliciousness without the fuss.
This stylish Manhattan spot offers a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience, drawing inspiration from Californian and Mediterranean flavors. It's known for consistently delivering delicious food and professional service, making it a reliable choice for various occasions. Many find it to be an excellent value, reminiscent of a pre-pandemic NYC dining scene.
The cuisine at Upland blends Californian and Mediterranean influences, with customers praising specific dishes like the burger and breakfast pizza. It's noted for being consistently good and is seen as a successful option even for picky eaters, though some compare it to other established restaurant groups.
"The burger and breakfast pizza are specifically highlighted as excellent dishes, with the latter being a highly recommended brunch option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, highlighting consistent quality in both food and service, often recommending it as a reliable and enjoyable dining experience.
Important Note
One user notes that while some perceive Upland as underrated and not busy, another commenter believes it can get busy, contradicting that notion.
"Upland is listed as an American cuisine option suitable for corporate dinners, potentially offering private rooms and prefix dinner or family-style options."
Positive"Upland was suggested as a place to try."
Positive"Upland is described as fantastic and is noted for being largely undiscovered."
Positive"Contrary to the original suggestion, this commenter states that Upland does get busy."
Neutral"The commenter mentions that Upland is fantastic and that it seems like no one knows about it."
Positive"Upland in Nomad is praised as an amazing place that offers a nice dining experience without being too fancy and is currently an underrated gem."
Positive"UPLAND is mentioned as a potential restaurant that might fit the user's criteria."
Positive"The user suggested Upland, noting that it has an entire basement that could potentially accommodate the group."
Neutral"This user recalls a co-worker mentioning Upland in 2017 and coincidentally passing by the restaurant a few days later. They are asking for recommendations at Upland."
Neutral"The commenter has visited Upland for brunch a few times and finds their burgers to be decent. However, they typically prefer to dine at Pastis."
Neutral"This commenter notes that Upland is a decent California-inspired spot but not as authentic as Gjelina. They also mention liking Le Coucou and Pastis, and wanting to try Morimoto in Philadelphia."
Neutral"This commenter compares Upland to Stephen Starr restaurants, describing them as consistently solid if not exceptional. They note that this observation aligns with the author's sentiment about Upland."
Neutral"A brief comment agreeing with the previous observation that the restaurant's style is characteristic of Stephen Starr's establishments."
Neutral"The commenter highlights Upland's excellent ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, adding to the positive dining experience."
Positive"The author found Upland to be a pleasant surprise, noting its consistency in prices, service, and food quality, reminiscent of pre-Covid NYC dining. They appreciated the attentive, professional service and the simple yet delicious food, all for under $200 for a three-course dinner for two with drinks."
Positive"Upland is described as a consistently good restaurant that has maintained its quality for years and offers an easy-to-navigate menu."
Positive"Upland has been identified as a potential restaurant option for the birthday celebration based on Instagram and Google searches."
Neutral"Upland is listed as another good dining option."
Neutral"The user highly recommends the breakfast pizza at Upland for brunch."
Positive"The user thinks the burger at Upland is excellent."
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