DINING
Lincoln Ristorante A DINING EXPERIENCE DESERVING OF AN ENCORE BY LAUREN BENS
THEIR MOST BELOVED DISH IS THE FLAKY BRANZINO WHICH IS SERVED WITH BROCCOLINI, LEEKS SOUBISE, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, AND CAPERS.
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he ambiance of Lincoln Ristorante which is housed in a glass pavilion building might be striking – there are panoramic views of Lincoln Center’s reflecting pool and a grass lawn roof, but the philosophy behind Lincoln Restaurant is simple – source the freshest local ingredients and use them to make dishes full of Italian spirit. The best part? You can watch all of this mouthwatering magic from an impressive open kitchen.
This elegantly edible Italian restaurant is part of Patina Restaurant Group, one of the biggest names in the hospitality industry. With over 60 boutique restaurants in their very palatable portfolio, this renowned group is known for its personalized service, beverage programs, and an individualized approach to each property, and the sleek setting of Lincoln is a testament to just that. In addition to selecting products from their neighborhood Tucker Square Greenmarket, they also work regularly with local farmers and import authentic Italian goods to ensure that their fine fare remains both fresh and flavorful. The restaurant is also proud to showcase the most scrumptious aspects of Italian cuisine by making their own pastas. You can even sip on one of their rotating selections of Negroni, or choose from their always-evolving wine list, mostly from small producers. Start your culinary tour with Veal Meatballs, made with sage, pomodoro, mascarpone polenta, or Fritto Misto, a mix of calamari, shrimp, fluke gougeonette, cherry peppers, black garlic aioli and tomato pumarola. Featuring fregola, sofrito, and stracciatella, Grilled Octopus is another favorite, or make it a pasta night with Fusilli, with Tuscan sausage, Calabrian chile pomarola, basil, and ricotta. All pasta dishes are available in half or full-sized portions. Perhaps their most beloved dish is the flaky Branzino which is served with broccolini, leeks soubise, Castelvetrano olives, and capers. You’ll also want to try classics reimagined, including Chicken Milanese, with radicchio, treviggiano, fennel, and balsamic and Veal Saltimbocca made with prosciutto, sage, Hen of the Woods mushrooms and marsala-veal jus. Live la dolce vita with deliriously delicious dolci selections, especially the Grilled Lemon Olive Cake, a light lemon semolina cake topped with thyme gelato, caramelized apples and biscotti crumble, as well as an array of gelato and sorbet selections. Pair it with thoughtfully curated spirits and now your experience is ready to receive an extra encore. P lincolnristorante.com
