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Casa Lever

390 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022 40.759578 -73.972377
at 53rd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-888-2700 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price Range: $$$$

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Official Website

casalever.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm; Sat, noon-11pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

E, V at Lexington Ave.-53rd St.

Prices

$26-$45

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Business Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Notable Wine List
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Design Standout
  • Special Occasion
  • Online Reservation

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

The team behind Sant Ambroeus brought Milan to Midtown East with Chef Mario Danieli’s northern Italian menu in the space that was formerly the business lunch mecca Lever House. The offerings are sorted into the traditional antipasti, pastas, and secondi. Lombardian staples like spaghetti arrabbiata and veal Milanese appear alongside the eclectic sea urchin crudo and yellowtail ceviche crudo. Pillowly gnudi di spinaci—ricotta dumplings whipped with spinach and sage—fall somewhere between classic and inspired. Located in the 1951 architectural landmark Lever House , the enveloping modern, space speckled with Warhol originals attracts Don Draper types from Park Avenue’s neighboring skyscrapers for expense-account-worthy meals often featuring whole branzino. During warmer months, the restaurant’s outdoor lounge caters to the recession-proof sorts unwinding on couches with salumi platters and prosecco cocktails in a setting that’s glam enough to make Fellini proud. — Katie Van Syckle

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