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Cinema Café

45 E. 60th St., New York, NY 10022
nr. Madison Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-750-7500 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Cafes, Italian, Theme Restaurant

Official Website

cinemarestaurants.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm; Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 9am-6pm

Nearby Subway Stops

N, R, W at Fifth Ave.-59th St.

Prices

$14.95-$24.95

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

53rd St. to 64th St., Third Ave. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

This bistro keeps its cinematic sensibility in the background—a good thing, too, since there's enough star quality among the small plates and American nouveau entrées. There are sandwiches and wraps with smartly combined ingredients such as smoked turkey and mango, as well as traditional mains such as lobster ravioli and a deservedly popular thin-crust pizza. A majestic bar dominates the front room. Stencils of film strips decorate the floor. Murals and posters of classics such as Casablanca vivify the walls. In the back down a narrow hall acts as a quieter ancilary with leather chairs and smaller tables. — Jessica Branch

Brunch

Omelets, eggs Benedict and other brunch favorites are available weekends and holidays; Sat., 9 a.m.—5 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.—6 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

White tart flambee, $13.95; lobster ravioli, $17.95

9.5 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.5
Service: 10.0
Décor: 8.0
Value: 10.0

Surprisingly good!

CynicalSunshine5 from 11375 | Posted on 2/27/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 10

It was the "recession special" that drew my boyfriend and I into this cafe - prix fixe dinner ($30) for appetizer, dinner, & dessert. Needless to say, we didn't go in extremely high expectations (the fun decor and movies flickering on the walls drew us in out of curiosity). Everything was fantastic - my boyfriend loved his calamari and grilled flank steak and I enjoyed my coconut shrimp and wild mushroom ravioli. The desserts were made fresh and came out hot (his apple tart, my chocolate lava cake) - it's only a shame we were too stuffed from our meals to finish them! If you get there before 7 (which we were not), you recieve a complimentary glass of wine with your meal - probably will be from a box... but it was a thoughtful touch. This would be a great place to grabea bite and enjoy some drinks after work. Highly recommed - superb meal and service.

The cinema Cafe is a hidden jewel well worth visiting

jhuffman from 38119 | Posted on 11/25/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 10

This small cafe on East 60th Street is one of those wonderful little obscure neighborhood restaurants that visitors can only hope to stumble across. I only spotted it because at 1:30 on Monday afternoon, it was still almost full. I took that to be a god sign and it was. The service was warm and friendly and the food was excellent. The two small Kobe Beef Burgers with crimini mushrooms, melted brie and truffle aioli on the “Sliders” menu caught my eye. My wife and I decided to split an order and a Wild Mushroom Pizza. The pizza was very good, but, the little Kobe Burgers were phenomenal. The Kobe burgers were absolutely fantastic. I was stunned at how very, very delicious they were. I have never had any better burger of any kind, ever, anywhere. They were much more than just a burger; they were an extraordinary combination of wonderful flavors. I am a very harsh judge of food having spent time as a head chef in my misbegotten youth. My friends tease me about my little black book of wonderful restaurants that I discover during my travels. The Cinema Café has been added to that list.

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