Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
L'Amico
Strong wood-oven program in a buzzy hotel setting.
Notable Picks
#1
L'Amico
8.6
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Group Dining Gatherings
A polished, hotel-anchored Italian dining room that works effortlessly for a power lunch, with wood-fired pizzas and well-balanced pastas that travel from boardroom to bite without losing nuance. The room stays lively but controlled, and the kitchen’s steady hand makes it a safe bet for client-facing meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-fired soppressata pizza, Bucatini carbonara, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Strong wood-oven program in a buzzy hotel setting.
#2
Hav & Mar
8.5
Marcus Samuelsson’s Chelsea seafood room brings a confident, globally-leaning lunch menu in a space that reads modern New York without feeling stiff. Bright crudos and fish-forward mains make it a strong choice when you want business lunch to feel like an occasion, not a concession.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brown Butter Scallops, Banana Leaf Snapper, Hamachi with Black Ceviche
What makes it special: Global seafood cooking anchored by Samuelsson’s flavor play.
#3
Bottino
8.1
A long-running Chelsea Italian favorite with a calm patio and a menu built for conversation—pastas that lean rustic, proteins handled cleanly, and a lunch vibe that never crowds you out. It’s the kind of place where deals get signed quietly and everyone leaves fed, not flattened.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle bolognese, Grilled branzino, Ricotta-based crostini
What makes it special: Garden patio plus Tuscan grill-and-pasta comfort.
#4
Txikito
8.0
A Basque small-plates room that’s compact but serious about flavor, with salting, smoke, and olive-oil richness tuned for sharing over a working lunch. It’s less formal than a steakhouse power spot, but the cooking is precise enough to impress without feeling showy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pulpo carpaccio, Gildas with anchovy and piparra, Quisquillos (tiny shrimp with aioli)
What makes it special: Basque tapas with chef-level technique in an easygoing room.