Want to explore the newest dining additions to the Upper East Side? From a ramen shop to a cafe, read on for a rundown of the newest hot spots to arrive in this area of New York City.
NR
339 E. 75th St.
First up, NR is a cocktail bar and ramen shop from Shigefumi Kabashima, the restaurateur behind West Harlem's ROKC. The new spot draws its inspiration from late 19th-century Japan and features antique-style glassware and a decor that pays homage to the style of the imperial Meiji era. NR's concise food menu focuses on small plates and traditional ramen, while its extensive drink list boasts more than 40 classic and signature cocktails highlighting Asian spirits and flavors.
With a 4.5-star rating out of 27 reviews on Yelp, NR has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Kelly M., who reviewed NR on Dec. 8, wrote, "They have some really creative cocktails and a pretty substantial menu. I had the pistachio and a Japanese sour. The first one wasn't my favorite, but I don't like creamy drinks and this clearly has cream in it. The Japanese sour on the other hand was right up my alley and sublime. Great vibes, great attention to detail."
Interested? NR is open from 5 p.m.–midnight on Sunday-Thursday and 5 p.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Ivy Lane
116 E. 60th St.
Next, Ivy Lane is a fusion spot offering a menu inspired by New American, French and Korean cuisines, among others. The new restaurant comes from Merchants Hospitality, which operates more than a dozen restaurants in the city, including nearby Philippe by Philippe Chow, and it is housed in a three-story space that includes a first-floor cocktail lounge and a 22-seat private dining room on the top floor.
On the menu, guests will find appetizers like oysters, wagyu steak tartare and octopus terrine with saffron aioli; mains like bacon-wrapped Cornish hen, pappardelle with braised lamb and arctic char with ginger sake consommé; and desserts like molten chocolate cake and fresh beignets. Ivy Lane's bar serves a full selection of beer, wine and cocktails.
Ivy Lane currently holds 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Sima G., who reviewed Ivy Lane on Nov. 30, wrote, "Exceeded our expectations! Small plates were all delicious. Highly recommend the gnocchi, bone marrow and burrata. As for large plates, our entire group loved them all, but it seems like the favorites were lamp pappardelle and ivy burger. Also highly recommend the cocktails! The seasonal one was very similar to a whiskey sour."
Ivy Lane is open from 5–11 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Eat Pretty
501 E. 83rd St.
And finally, coffee shop Yorkafe has relaunched as Eat Pretty. The revamped cafe offers an array of coffee drinks and daytime eats. Stop in to this cozy spot for iced chai, Nutella lattes, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, panini sandwiches and more.
Eat Pretty's current Yelp rating of five stars out of four reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Jay M., who reviewed Eat Pretty on Sept. 7, wrote, "If you find yourself in UES, this is the place to get your bagels, coffee and pastries!"
Becca J. added, "I ordered the Nutella latte, which was delicious! If you live in the neighborhood, this is a great gem to know about."
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