Joseph's Restaurant

4.6

290 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Joseph's refined style and atmosphere make it a popular spot for business lunches, as well as Downtown classic. But don't let the fancy setting fool you—behind all the elegance is an excellent and authentic Italian kitchen that churns out rustic dishes reminiscent of the old country.

Joseph's staff takes the Italian reverence for abbondanza (abundance) to heart, and won't let you walk away from your meal hungry. Pasta, chops, chicken, salad—everything on this menu bears the true taste of Italy.

The main courses at Joseph's are often accompanied by vegetables and potatoes, and there are family-style platter options available if you are ordering with a group. If "Italian food" in the Financial District conjures up thoughts of chicken parmigiana subs from a pizza place, it's time for a step into the elegance and flavor of Joseph's.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 747-1300
Website
http://www.josephsdowntown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
At Joseph's Restaurant We Offer A Variety of Banquet Menus Custom Made For Your Next Special Event With Features Like: Parties Of 20 Guests Or More Will Receive A Room For Private Use  The Private Use Of The Whole Restaurant With 85 Or More Guests Convenient Menus For Catering & Delivery Are Also Available With A Capacity Of 200 Guests That You Can Get Together In A Great Atmosphere, With Impeccable Professional Service, Excellent Menus To Choose From, Extensive Wine List And A Convenient Centric Location For All Your Business Or Casual event needs.
Private party facilities
Joseph's Offers 2 Private Dining Rooms to accomodate your event. The Master Dining Room can accomodate up to 100 Guests where the other dining room can accommodate up to 40!
Private party contact
Lindi : (212) 747-1300

Location
3 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Pearl St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
J,M Broad St.R Whitehall St.2,3 Wall St.4,5 Bowling Green
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Tricolori Salad
with Blood Orange Citronette and Parmigiano
Mozzarella di Bufala
with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Peppers
Marinated Gulf Shrimp
with Grilled Asparagus, Jalapeno and Blood Orange Citronette
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, croutons and parmigiano
Melanzane Rollatini
Stuffed eggplant with ricotta cheese and topped with mozzarella in marinara sauce

Entrata

Ravioli Primavera
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Primavera Sauce
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Tubular pasta in light tomato, vodka and ceam sauce
Crispy Sea Bass
with Squash Caponata and Black Olive Tapenade
Chicken Martini
Chicken breast breaded in parmigiano with shallots, artichoke hearts in white wine sauce
Vitello alla Picatta
Veal Scaloppini sautéed with Lemon, Capers, Butter in a White Wine Sauce

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joseph's Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service and food." Guests enjoy a "great wine collection" and a menu that's small yet "amazing." The staff is praised for being "accommodating and professional," ensuring a memorable visit. Ideal for both romantic evenings and family outings in the financial district.

290 Reviews

S
Stephen
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and good choice of apps and entrees. Will go back again for sure.
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Joe
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a Christmas dinner celebration with my team and Joseph's continues to deliver top quality food with excellent service. Had multiple appetizers and all were very good. Everyone enjoyed various dinners if salads, raviolis, veal, chicken. On the drink side it was old fashions, martini and margaritas. Only the old fashions were slightly lacking and each one was made differently. Martinis were great
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MaryEllen
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and flexibility working around a show!!
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M
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was absolutely excellent. Stellar. The service was also very good - prompt and attentive, although I would have preferred not to have had the wait staff comment twice on how little I was eating – I am a petite person and never eat a lot. It is fine to inquire about whether the meal is to my satisfaction, but not to twice express that I am not eating very much. I was disappointed that I could only order the (anonymous) house wines by the glass. It is unusual for a restaurant of this caliber not to offer some named varietals by the glass. I was dining alone because I was on a business trip. The next table was a large group of extremely loud patrons bragging about their business deals. Not the restaurant's fault. But given that the restaurant was nearly empty, It would've been nice to be a table or two away from them.
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Dawn
VIP
Chicago
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing service and delicious food at Joseph’s!
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Richard
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were amazing … very accommodating and professional. Nice vibe. Jose the waiter suggested a great option for wine that wasn’t on menu that was exceptional … a 95 score wine and only $5 more than websites show it would cost to purchase! Very impressed.
Joseph's RestaurantResponded on September 30, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service. It’s great to know that our recommendations hit the mark for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another perfect dinner!
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Glenn
New Orleans
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation for 6:00 and as soon as we arrived we were warmly greeted. Our server explained the specials and helped my wife pick out something lite which was halving the Tricolor Salad with me and an appetizer crab cake for her entree. I had the seafood with pasta and tomato sauce which is one of my favorite dishes. It was excellent. We also shared a bottle of Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva which our server decanted. The wine was nice as I expected since I’ve had it numerous times before. Throughout the meal multiple individuals made sure our dining experience was exceptional. We finish with a nice Tiramisu. Overall a nice finish to our week in New York.
Joseph's RestaurantResponded on September 30, 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your dinner with us. It’s great to know that our server was able to assist with the specials and help your wife choose the perfect light dish. The seafood pasta is indeed a favorite for many, and we’re delighted that it met your expectations! We’re also glad you enjoyed the Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva and that our team contributed to making your dining experience exceptional. Ending the meal with Tiramisu sounds like a perfect touch! Thank you for choosing us to celebrate the end of your week in New York. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal!
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Rick
New York City
69 reviews
2.0
69 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was pretty disappointed. Wanted to like it. Was a regular many years ago and, as I live locally, decided to try it again. Cacio e Pepe was not that. Didn’t taste bad. Just wasn’t that dish. It was fettuccine in some stock. Ravioli had way too much garlic in a dish that doesn’t need much. And, Italian ricotta cheesecake was clearly NY style cheesecake, regardless of them muttering something about ricotta was “blended in”. Not buying it. Ambience needs updating as well. Bright green backlit bar. Cmon guys.
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Mike
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food. The bar service is second to none and we always try to visit Joseph's when we are in the financial district.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and food was delicious.
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FAQs

Joseph's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 747-1300.

Joseph's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 290 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pearl St.
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
J,M Broad St.R Whitehall St.2,3 Wall St.4,5 Bowling Green
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.josephsdowntown.com/
Phone number
(212) 747-1300
Catering
At Joseph's Restaurant We Offer A Variety of Banquet Menus Custom Made For Your Next Special Event With Features Like: Parties Of 20 Guests Or More Will Receive A Room For Private Use  The Private Use Of The Whole Restaurant With 85 Or More Guests Convenient Menus For Catering & Delivery Are Also Available With A Capacity Of 200 Guests That You Can Get Together In A Great Atmosphere, With Impeccable Professional Service, Excellent Menus To Choose From, Extensive Wine List And A Convenient Centric Location For All Your Business Or Casual event needs.
Private party facilities
Joseph's Offers 2 Private Dining Rooms to accomodate your event. The Master Dining Room can accomodate up to 100 Guests where the other dining room can accommodate up to 40!
Private party contact
Lindi : (212) 747-1300

Joseph's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Antipasti

Tricolori Salad

Mozzarella di Bufala

Marinated Gulf Shrimp

Caesar Salad

Melanzane Rollatini

Entrata

Ravioli Primavera

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Crispy Sea Bass

Chicken Martini

Vitello alla Picatta

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Joseph's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Joseph's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Joseph's Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information