13 Spots to Enjoy A Cozy Winter Restaurant Week in New York

NYC Restaurant Week is back this Winter from January 20th to February 12th for specially priced prix-fixe menus at some of the city’s most exciting restaurants. With hundreds of participating spots across the five boroughs, we’ve rounded up a few standout favorites in New York.


The Alderman
@aldermannyc
The Alderman Celebrates Restaurant Week Daily With Italian Flair 
The Alderman (150A West 48th Street) will offer Restaurant Week menus that spotlight approachable, flavor-driven comfort with a polished edge, perfect for both leisurely meals and pre-theatre dining. The $45 prix fixe menu, available daily from 12–3 PM and 5–7 PM, begins with shared starters like house garlic bread with herb oil and Italian pickles paired with a creamy gigante bean spread, followed by a choice of vibrant appetizers including burrata with mint pesto and fig jam, honeynut arancini with herb stracciatella, crisp herb salad, or apples and endive with green goddess dressing. Entrées range from a satisfying broccoli steak with roasted red pepper and puffed rice to bourbon-glazed ribs with cornbread and honey butter, lemony half chicken with Yukon potatoes, or salmon with spaghetti squash and champagne beurre blanc, all rounded out with ice cream for dessert. With optional wine pairings and a menu designed for flexibility and ease, The Alderman delivers a Restaurant Week experience that’s both comforting and crowd-pleasing. For more information visit, https://www.aldermannyc.com or make a reservation on OpenTable for lunch or dinner.


@altairnyc
Altair Offers Elegant Prix Fixe Menus for Lunch or Dinner 
Altair (351 W 38th Street) elevates Restaurant Week with thoughtfully composed lunch and dinner prix fixe menus that highlight seasonal ingredients and refined Mediterranean influences. Lunch opens with shareable starters like warm pumpkin dinner rolls with cultured butter and honeycomb, artichoke tempura drizzled with béarnaise and chili oil, and delicata squash paired with citrus ricotta and pomegranate hibiscus, followed by entrées ranging from ricotta gnocchi with honeynut squash and Aleppo pepper to a raclette-topped Altair cheeseburger, margherita pizza, garden greens with Roquefort and spiced nuts, or octopus a la plancha with crushed potatoes and paprika beurre blanc, all ending on a sweet note with a rich chocolate brownie finished with chantilly cream and cocoa nib croquant. Dinner builds on the same polished approach, adding first-course options like hamachi with yuzu vinaigrette and pomelo and wild mushroom ravioli or sea bass for the main, alongside hanger steak with jalapeño chimichurri, before closing once again with the decadent chocolate brownie, making Altair a standout for a sophisticated yet approachable Restaurant Week experience. For more information visit,  https://www.altairnyc.com or make a reservation on OpenTable for lunch or dinner.

@amalinyc
Aperitivo Hour at Amali
Amali (115 E. 60th Street) is celebrating NYC Winter Restaurant Week with thoughtfully curated prix-fixe menus that showcase its Mediterranean-inspired cooking including dinner Monday through Friday and brunch on the weekends. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner for $60, choosing from starters like Gem Lettuce Salad, Spicy Feta with charred jalapeño and honey, or Pan con Tomate, followed by entrées such as Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Tamarind Chicken with basmati and lime yogurt, or Swordfish with romesco and butter beans, with optional upgrades like Tasmanian beef carpaccio or filet mignon. The $45 lunch menu offers a refined yet approachable selection of appetizers and entrées, from Labneh with za’atar and roasted scallion to mushroom tagliolini, grilled shrimp salad, or Amali’s signature burger. For brunch, also priced at $45 and available on weekends, the menu features vibrant starters like salmon carpaccio or Spanish octopus, paired with comforting and elegant entrées including olive oil pancakes, spaghetti carbonara, skirt steak and eggs, and soft scrambled eggs with spinach and feta, making Amali a standout destination for savoring Winter Restaurant Week anytime of day. For more information visit, https://www.amalinyc.com/menu/aperitivo/.

Indulge in an Intimate Omakase Experience at The Chemistry Room
The Chemistry Room (130 W 47th St) features a $60 prix fixe menu with a curated three-course experience that blends traditional Japanese flavors with modern culinary creativity. Start with Avocado Salad, Washugyu Beef Gyoza, or Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, followed by Truffle Shrimp Pasta, a 7-Course Sushi Omakase, Chicken Teriyaki, or Unagi Don, and finish with indulgent desserts like New York–Style Cheesecake or Chocolate Mousse Cake, offering an intimate and innovative dining experience perfect for Winter Restaurant Week.

The Consulate
@theconsulategroup
Exploring Winter at The Consulate with Price Fixe Lunch and Dinner Menus
The Consulate will offer a polished, globally inspired dining experience with thoughtfully curated prix fixe menus that feel both indulgent and approachable at their locations in Midtown (44 W 56th Street) from January 19th to February 12th and the UWS (519 Columbus Ave.) from to January 22nd to February. The $42 lunch begins with refined starters like velvety potato leek soup, a classic Caesar with everything-bagel croutons, or a chef’s ceviche, followed by satisfying mains such as roasted salmon with ají amarillo, herb-roasted chicken breast, or a grilled hanger steak with bordelaise. Desserts lean cozy and nostalgic, from sticky toffee cake to warm bread pudding. In the evening, the $62 dinner menu elevates things further with vibrant first courses like crispy calamari or blackened beef tips, standout entrées including roasted branzino, seven-spice duck breast, petite filet, or roasted curry cauliflower, and decadent finales like a cast-iron salted chocolate chip cookie or Nutella and Greek yogurt panna cotta. For more information visit, https://www.theconsulate.nyc/

Haven Rooftop
@havenrooftop 
Enjoy Sweeping Views of Manhattan at Haven Rooftop for Restaurant Week
Haven Rooftop (132 W. 47th Street) invites guests to enjoy a thoughtfully curated $60 dinner or $30 lunch prix fixe menu featuring seasonal favorites and comforting classics, dinner highlights include Tuna Tartare with avocado and wasabi aioli, Kale Salad with sunflower seeds and lemon dressing, or Calamari with marinara and pickles, followed by entrées like Havenly Chicken with cajun spices and beurre blanc, Pan-Seared Salmon with spinach and lentils, Penne alla Vodka with buffalo mozzarella, or a fresh Lobster Roll, finishing with a choice of Crème Brûlée or Cheesecake, while the lunch menu offers similar delights including Tuna Tartare, Caesar Salad, Butternut Squash Soup, Penne alla Vodka, Wagyu Burger, Havenly Chicken, and the option to upgrade to Lobster Roll, providing the perfect winter escape for both midday and evening dining experiences. For more information, https://www.havenrooftop.com. 

Experience Seasonally Crafted Prix Fixe Lunch or Dinner at Lindens 
Lindens (2 Renwick Street) invites diners to savor thoughtfully crafted prix fixe lunch and dinner menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients and warm, welcoming flavors. Lunch begins with shareable starters like thyme Parker House rolls with acorn squash butter, giardiniera with hummus, and whipped feta finished with mint pesto, followed by a choice of mains ranging from the Lindens cheeseburger or Impossible burger to honeynut squash ravioli with pancetta and sage, a crisp tempura bowl, an apple and endive salad, or a classic margherita pizza, all ending with mixed berry cheesecake and whipped mascarpone. Dinner elevates the experience with first courses such as butter lettuce with champagne vinaigrette, grilled pear and burrata, or delicata squash tempura, leading into entrées like spiced cauliflower, grilled sea bass, crispy chicken paillard, honeynut squash ravioli, or the signature burger, with an optional dry-aged pork rib chop upgrade, and finishes on a sweet note with the same mixed berry cheesecake, perfectly paired with optional wine or cocktail selections for a true Restaurant Week indulgence. For more information visit, https://www.lindensnyc.com or make a lunch reservation on OpenTable.

Lulla
@lullanyc
Treat Yourself to Comforting Cuisine at Lulla During Lunch or Dinner 
Lulla (113 West 24th Street) brings its warm, Italian-leaning sensibility to Restaurant Week with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus that celebrate crowd-pleasing classics and comforting flavors. Lunch begins with shareable starters like house focaccia with rosemary and garlic, giardiniera with cannellini beans and Aleppo pepper, and crispy calamari with shishito peppers and Tuscan aioli, before moving into mains such as the Lulla or Impossible burger with sharp provolone, chicken piccata brightened with lemon and capers, mussels cioppino with ’nduja and fire-roasted tomato, mascarpone-filled agnolotti with bolognese, or a classic margherita pizza, all finished with tiramisu. Dinner follows a similar, elevated rhythm, offering first courses like eggplant parmesan, panzanella salad, or calamari, followed by hearty entrées including veal meatballs with herb mascarpone, chicken piccata, mussels cioppino, agnolotti, or margherita pizza, with a shared tiramisu to end. For more information visit, https://www.lullanyc.com or make a rreservation on OpenTable for lunch or dinner.

@parkrosenyc
Explore a Specially Crafted Lunch or Dinner Prix Fixe Menu at Park Rose
Park Rose (444 Park Avenue South) will offer generous, Italian-inspired prix fixe lunch and dinner menus designed for sharing and lingering. Lunch begins with a trio of table starters like house garlic bread with sun-dried tomato pesto, giardiniera with cannellini beans, and fire-roasted peppers layered with stracciatella and aged balsamic, before moving into entrées like spicy pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce and hot honey, chicken Milanese with tomato beurre blanc, pumpkin ravioli with guanciale and sage, a hearty meatball sandwich, or a crisp Castelfranco Caesar, all finished with olive oil cake topped with berry compote and whipped mascarpone. Dinner builds on the same convivial spirit, adding starters such as arancini with prosciutto and smoked mozzarella and whipped ricotta with fig jam, followed by mains ranging from branzino piccata and cauliflower steak to the signature pizzas, pastas, and Milanese, and ending with a showstopping olive oil cake and gelato, making Park Rose a warm, crowd-pleasing stop for Restaurant Week dining. For more information visit, http://www.parkrosenyc.com/ or make a reservation on OpenTable for lunch or dinner.

PB Brasserie
@pbbrasserie
Savor French-Inspired Steakhouse Dining at PB Brasserie in Harlem
PB Brasserie (60 W. 125th St.) joins NYC Restaurant Week from January 20 through February 1 with a $30 lunch and $60 dinner, inviting diners to experience Chef Elhadji Cisse’s most ambitious concept yet in the heart of Harlem, just steps from the Apollo Theater, the expansive West 125th Street brasserie blends classic French technique with a steakhouse sensibility, delivering a refined yet welcoming neighborhood experience that reflects Chef Cisse’s Harlem roots and Senegalese heritage, making it an ideal destination for a leisurely lunch or an elevated dinner during Restaurant Week.

Enjoy West African Flavors with a Modern Twist at Ponty Bistro
Ponty Bistro (2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd) participates in NYC Restaurant Week from January 20 through February 1 with a $30 lunch and $45 dinner, showcasing the signature West African, French, and Mediterranean fusion of cousins and co-founders who brought their culinary roots from Dakar to New York, known for soulful, modern takes on heritage-driven dishes like Poisson Braisé à la Guet Ndar and Kashbah Lamb Shank with Merguez, the menu balances bold flavor with comforting elegance, all delivered with warm hospitality that has made Ponty Bistro a longtime neighborhood favorite.

Reyna 

Delight in an Elegant Sunday Brunch or Dinner at Reyna 
NYC Restaurant Week returns to Reyna (11 E 13th St) from Tuesday, January 20th through Thursday, February 12th, offering a $45 dinner menu Sundays through Fridays and a $30 Sunday brunch, with seasonal dishes that showcase their playful Mediterranean spirit. Dinner highlights include a Trio of Oysters topped with salmon roe, Manchego & Cauliflower Croquettes with Spanish aioli, and signature Lamb Baklava before moving into entrées such as Lebanese Tacos with house-made flatbreads, Muhammarra Steak with gremolata and veal jus, Piri Piri Roast Chicken with garlic fingerling potatoes, and the vibrant Reyna Salad, with Ricotta Fritters and Olive Oil Cake closing the experience on a sweet note, while the brunch menu features favorites like Petit Croque Monsieur, Louis’ Deviled Eggs with caviar and dill, Avocado Toast with grilled halloumi, Shakshouka with feta and egg, the Reyna Salad, and a decadent Baklava French Toast finished with orange blossom and candied pistachio, an indulgent way to celebrate Restaurant Week, whether raising a glass at dinner or easing into a Sunday brunch moment. Make your reservations by visiting, https://www.reynanewyork.com/reservations-1

Sushi Lab
@sushilab.nyc
Discover Elevated Sushi Creations with Skyline Views at Sushi Lab Rooftop NYC
Sushi Lab Rooftop (132 W 47th St) is participating in NYC Restaurant Week from January 20 through February 12 offering a $60 prix fixe menu featuring a selection of expertly crafted first, second, and third courses that highlight both traditional and inventive sushi creations. Diners can begin with Hamachi Jalapeño, Dynamite Shrimp, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, or Baked Crab Tacos, followed by 8-Piece Nigiri, the Washugyu Beef Specialty Roll, Truffle Shrimp Pasta, or a Wagyu Beef Burger, and finish with decadent desserts like New York–Style Cheesecake or Chocolate Cake, making for a memorable rooftop dining experience during Winter Restaurant Week.


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