Dinner near The Met
I just bought tickets for the opera on October 3rd for my husband and myself. Any suggestions for a restaurant around the Met for a pre-show dinner? Not looking to spend too much money but would like the night to be special as this is both our first experiences going to the opera. Thanks!
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5 Comments:
October 3 is a Saturday so assuming you're not rushing from work, I would dine on the earlyish side, wherever you want, get out by 7:30 or 7:45 and have a leisurely walk or cab ride to the Met, because Barber of Seville that night doesn't begin until 8:30.
I go to the opera on weeknights, and usually my friend and I eat at a Thai restaurant called Chili Thai on 9th ave. and 49th. It's inexpensive, good, the wine selection is excellent, because it's BYOB, and the service is fast. It's a brisk 20 minute walk to the Met from there.
However, it's low on athmosphere and may not be your cup of tea, so you could try
Whym (9th ave. and 58th) http://www.whymnyc.com/Whym.aspx
Bouchon Bakery at the Time Warner Center
Barcibo Enoteca on Broadway and 69th
Ortolan at 4:59PM on 09/25/09
I'd recommend Cafe Fiorello. It's a great Italian place, relatively inexpensive, and right across the street. You can make your own antipasto, or try some of the delicious entrees. You can't miss!
http://www.cafefiorello.com/
Matt at 10:33AM on 10/02/09
http://www.laboitenyc.com/
cybercita at 10:54AM on 10/02/09
We just had dinner at Ed's Chowder House before the opera on Wednesday, right across the street in the Empire Hotel. It was excellent, unfussy, and they were very accommodating about making sure we were out in time for the show.
klw07 at 2:33PM on 10/02/09
I know your dinner has already passed, but just in case anyone else is reading this, looking for similar advice, I recommend Telepan.
Lara_Nell at 11:21AM on 10/13/09