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Amaranth Restaurant
$$$ · Mediterranean

21 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065
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Best Mediterranean in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Amaranth Restaurant 7.8
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
Vibes: Date Night Magic Business Lunch Power Players Trendy Table Hotspots Outdoor Dining Oasis
Amaranth is a long-running Upper East Side bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu that blends Italian and French staples with seafood and salads. It’s used as a standby for terrace lunches, business-adjacent meals, and dinners where the atmosphere matters as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes: Focaccia with olive oil to start, Whole Mediterranean branzino, Lobster ravioli
Scores:
Value: 6.6 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.4 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 8.9 Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Longstanding bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and a well-situated Upper East Side terrace.
Who should go: Din­ers prioritizing ambiance and location alongside familiar dishes.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner to enjoy the quieter terrace.
What to order: Focaccia starter, branzino, lobster ravioli.
Insider tip: Request an outdoor or window table when booking; it changes the experience.