Uptown Flavor Guide – Part 1

On February 6, 2006 by D. Bell

    Home Sweet Harlem Café
Organic/Vegetarian $
270 W. 135th St. btwn. Seventh & Eighth Aves.
212.926.9616
Coffee shop serving light organic and vegetarian fare.Piatto D’oro
Italian $$
349 E. 109th St. btwn. First & Second Aves.
212.828.2929
Charming trattoria with wide-ranging menu of pizzas, pastas and risottos.

Radio Perfecto Uptown
Mexican Fusion $$
1187 Amsterdam Ave.
@ 118th St.
212.932.8555
An offshoot of the Avenue B original offering Mexican-inspired dishes. Live jazz on the weekends.

Revival
French, American $$$
2367 Frederick Douglass Blvd. @ 127th St. 212.222.8338
Nouvelle takes on American cuisine in a modern space. Innovative menu.

Ricardo Steakhouse
American $$$
2145 Second Ave.
btwn. 110th & 111th Sts.
212.289.5895
Open kitchen specializing in dry-aged Angus steaks, grilled chicken, fish and chops.

Ruthie’s American Soul
Southern/Soul $$
2311 Seventh Ave.
btwn. 135th & 136th Sts.
212.283.8624
Southern-style cooking in a cozy, mama’s kitchen atmosphere.

Saurin Parke Café
Coffee House $
301 W. 110th St.
@ Central Park West
212.222.0683
Easygoing local hangout with free Wi-Fi access.

Settepani
Bakery/Café $
196 Lenox Ave.
@ 120th St.
917.492.4806
Italian breads and beautifully baked desserts. The café offers a light lunch.

Sezz Medí
Mediterranean $$
1260 Amsterdam Ave.
@ 122nd St.
212.932.2901
Rustic, delicious.

Strictly Roots Restaurant
Vegetarian/Jamaican $
2058 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. @ 123rd St.
212.864.8699
Cash only. Cafeteria-style Caribbean cuisine. All-vegan buffet and open-mic poetry nights.

Soupman Café
$
2046 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. btwn. 122nd & 123rd Sts.
212.666.7551
One of Harlem’s latest additions. Hearty soups, salads and gourmet sandwiches.

Sugar Shack Café
Soul $$
2611 Frederick Douglass Blvd. @ 139th St.
212.491.4422
Casual eatery with hip décor and live music. Soul classics on the menu, hopping bar scene. All-you-can-eat brunch on Sunday.

Sylvia’s
Southern/Soul $$
328 Lenox Ave. btwn.126th & 127th Sts.
212.996.0660
Landmark eatery, popular southern dishes and an always-booked Sunday brunch.

Toast
American $$
3157 Broadway btwn. La Salle St. & Tiemann Pl. (Just below 125th St.)
212.662.1144
No-frills neighborhood spot perfect for happy hour or family outing.

Amsterdam Café
American $
1207 Amsterdam Ave.
@ 119th St.
212.662.6330
Neighborhood bar and restaurant. Great place to grab a beer and catch the game.Amy Ruth’s Home-Style Southern Cuisine
Southern/Soul $$
113 W. 116th St.
@ Lenox Ave.
212.280.8779
Homey space gets crowded. Takeout available.

Bleu Evolution
American $$$
808 W. 187th St. btwn. Ft. Washington & Cabrini Aves.
212.928.6006
Funky vibe. Bar food with a Mediterranean twist. Full bar.

Bohio
Dominican $$
4055 Broadway
@ 171st St.
212.568.5029
Stylish, dimly lit. An updated take on Viejo Latino cooking.

Caffe Swish
Pan Asian $
2953-55 Broadway btwn. 115th & 116th Sts.
212.222.3568
Busy without much English spoken. Delivers to most of Harlem.

Chocolat Restaurant Lounge
Nouveau Soul $$
1325 Fifth Ave. @ 111th St.
212.996.1212
Highlights include chunky macaroni and cheese, spicy catfish with greens and a tasty Caesar salad.

Creole
Cajun/Creole $$$
2167 Third Ave.
@ 118th St.
212.876.8838
East Harlem restaurant serving Big Easy cuisine. Live bands keep the place jumping late.

Flash Inn
Italian $$
107 Macombs Pl. @ 154th St. (Intersects Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.)
212.283.8605
Long-time destination dishing out primo pasta.

Flavored with One Love
Caribbean $
1941 Madison Ave. btwn. 124th & 125th Sts.
212.426.4446
Charming Guyanese restaurant serves rotis and curries.

Floridita
Cuban $
3219 Broadway @ 129th St.
212.662.0090
Family-friendly, serves all of your favorite Caribbean dishes.

Harlem Tea Room
Tea/Pastries $$
1793A Madison Ave.
@118th St.
212.348.3471
Fine teas and light fare in an elegant and relaxing environment.

Hispaniola
Pan-Latin $$$
839 W. 181st St.
@ Cabrini Blvd.
212.740.5222
Stylish Washington Heights restaurant with ample portions.

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