Café Paradiso

Café Paradiso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. P

   Peter VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Our experience at Cafe Paradiso was a disappointment. We have dined there before and it was a good experience then. This time, we were seated at a table which barely should have accommodated one person, although there were many other tables available and we had a reservation. We both ordered soup and a sandwich. The soup was fine, but the half sandwiches were so small that they were gone in a couple of bites. The order was to include a side salad, but there was none. We have had the same order in the past and it was correct and far more substantial then. Perhaps the problem was that there appeared to be only one waitress for the entire cafe, although it was dinner time.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. M

   Melinda

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent choice for small bites or large. Pre-theater gem and so affordable
   

   Is this helpful?

3. J

   Jeffrey VIP

   New York City44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service were yummy and delightful. Our lovely British waitress was charming, the hummus plate fresh and creamy, eggplant parm was creamy and cheesy (in a good way!) and not too big, but just right. Only negative: quite loud. But the moderate prices, proximity to LC and the charming menu make up for it, this is a great pre Lincoln Center dining spot: quick, delicious, thrifty.
   

   Is this helpful?

4. J

   Joseph VIP

   New York City92 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We went before Lincoln Center. It is inexpensive for the neighborhood, but the portions are small and the service slow. It is fine for a small quick meal, but nothing more.
   

   Is this helpful?

5. J

   Jean

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to dine before Jazz at Lincoln Center. Good food, reasonable prices, very good service.
   

   Is this helpful?

6. GL

   GraduationLunch

   New York City81 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pleasant affordable dining option pre-performance at LC with efficient service.
   

   Is this helpful?

7. S

   Susan

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cute little café. The food was very tasty. Portions were on the smaller side, but still adequate and the prices were very reasonable. 
   

   Is this helpful?

8. L

   Laura VIP

   New York City184 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It's our go-to favorite when attending Lincoln Center performances.
   

   Is this helpful?

9. B

   Bob

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good good. Good size sandwich. Decent price. Will visit again.
   

   Is this helpful?

10. P

    Pamela

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1

    We ate here because we were going to see a film at Lincoln Center. The food was just okay. Had the Salad Nicoise; potatoes almost rock hard...but otherwise just okay. They also had live music...which was a woman singing VERY LOUD Broadway show tunes...as if she was trying to sing for the back row of the Winter Garden Theater .... with a mike. At times so loud and distracting that my friend and I had trouble gathering our thoughts to attempt a conversation.
    

    Is this helpful?