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Casa Cruz, New York, NY

Casa Cruz

4.4 (78)
$50 and over
American
36 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065-8007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Need to Know:
Please be advised that Casa Cruz maintains an elegant dress code and as such requires guests to be well attired at all times. The following items are respectfully discouraged: athletic wear, flip-flops or casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, baseball caps, and denim jeans.

Entry may be refused to anyone unsuitably dressed.

About Casa Cruz:
Occupying an entire six-story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just a stone’s throw from Central Park, Casa Cruz is an exquisitely designed restaurant featuring multiple dining rooms, bars, special event spaces, and a year-round rooftop terrace, The Terrace at Casa Cruz.

The Terrace at Casa Cruz: This enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy designed by Johanna Ortiz, this oasis features masterful cocktails that rotate seasonally, with our lunch menu served al fresco (weather dependent).

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Niess
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.casacruz.nyc/events
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 78 people are saying

Casa Cruz reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casa Cruz is renowned for its "incredible ambience" and "beautiful decor" in a stunning townhome setting. Diners appreciate the "attentive service" and "delicious" menu offerings, like the "unreal lobster ravioli." While experiences vary, many find it a "fabulous place" for special occasions, with standout cocktails and desserts.
78 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very beautiful restaurant just a bit let down bey everything. Nothing stood out or was exceptional.

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  2. Kitty

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful elegant restaurant, seating seems a bit tight it can be noisy with tables are so close and you can hear all the conversations ! Restaurant like Casa Cruz should afford to provide more space between tables. I was disappointed on the food, tortellini soup was nice but chicken paillard is tough wish can be more juicy. Berries dessert can be a bit more interesting. Service in general is fine in beginning but once restaurants become full, one server on floor can’t handle all the tables, have to wait over 15 mins for Cappuccino.

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely brunch here - with excellent champagnes by the glass, attentive and helpful service, a great menu, and incomparable ambience. Burger and tater tots were great, the saffron aioli was really fun, and oysters were super fresh with a delightful tomato water mignonette.

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  4. Jiannah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the experience, the ambiance was amazing and the volume of the restaurant overall was fair!

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  5. Jae

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had 45minute lunch and it was awesome! Great value

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  6. lana

    Miami1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Avoid at all costs. Clientele are loud and trashy, service is very poor and no sommelier. The kitchen was out of half the items on the menu

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  7. Claudia VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is unmatched in the beautiful townhome restaurant. As expected, the menu is a bit expensive but the food was great. The only negative was our server. We were kind and excited to be there but he could not have been more rude. He was dismissive and clearly wanted us out of there.

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  8. Tiberius VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding that we were able to get reservations for brunch on Easter Sunday. Impeccable place, staff, ambiance, food. Steak, Tuna Niçoise, Greek Salad, Octopus, Deserts, all fabulous It was five of us and each is a picky critic in Manhattan hot spots. If you can get a reservation, make sure you get ready for a fabulous time.

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  9. Steve VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every way. Only odd thing was the Much Ado About Nothing dress code- a third of the guests had jeans and jogging shoes and a few tshirts- doesn’t matter to me but odd contradiction nonetheless Will return for the incredible hamburger

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  10. Lorie VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, tasty food and quietly buzzy atmosphere. Great place to celebrate anything.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Casa Cruz

36 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065-8007

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Niess
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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