Stylish Californian-inspired dining, known for creative dishes & excellent service. A consistently solid choice.
This New York City spot, a collaboration between a notable restaurateur and a design firm, offers a stylish yet cozy urban ambiance. Its California-meets-Mediterranean menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients with creative twists on familiar dishes. The dining experience is further enhanced by attentive service, making it a consistently solid choice for a delightful meal.
The cuisine here is a blend of Californian and Mediterranean influences, with a strong emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Standout dishes mentioned include an excellent burger, a highly recommended breakfast pizza for brunch, and noteworthy crispy duck wings. While some perceive it as a solid, if not exceptional, American dining experience, others praise specific dishes like cacio e pepe and Caesar salad. It's also noted for successfully accommodating picky eaters and dietary restrictions.
"Notable dishes include an excellent burger, a highly recommended breakfast pizza for brunch, and crispy duck wings. The restaurant is also praised for its cacio e pepe."
Customers generally view this restaurant positively, highlighting its consistent quality, attentive service, and well-executed dishes, making it a reliable choice for various dining occasions.
Important Note
One comment suggests that while it's a decent California-inspired spot, it might not be as authentic as other establishments like Gjelina. Another user notes that contrary to a suggestion, the restaurant does get busy.
"A user noted that Upland is a place where their friend received good care when dining."
Positive"Upland is recommended as an American restaurant."
Neutral"Upland is recommended as a dining option."
Neutral"Upland is suggested as a realistic option for a group of six with less than two weeks' notice for reservations."
Neutral"This user places Upland as their number two choice for cacio e pepe, preferring it over L'Artusi and ranking it just below Via Carota."
Positive"This user offers Upland as an unexpected favorite for cacio e pepe, ranking it second only to Via Carota."
Positive"Upland is recommended for its ambiance and bar area, though the dessert menu is uncertain."
Neutral"Upland near Madison Square Park is recommended for groups, having accommodated 12 people with a set menu. The service was excellent, and the space is more spacious than typical NYC restaurants."
Positive"Upland is listed for its Bucatini Cacio e Pepe."
Positive"Upland was suggested as a restaurant named after a suburb in Southern California."
Neutral"This user suggested Upland as a choice for a classic Caesar salad."
Positive"Upland is listed as a restaurant in the general area that might suit the user's needs."
Neutral"This user listed Upland among a few other restaurants as having pretty standard good quality food and not being too stuffy."
Positive"This user recommended Upland as a solid option for "American" food, located a few blocks from Milu."
Positive"Upland is suggested for their duck wings."
Neutral"The commenter states that Upland was good."
Positive"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."
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