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Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Rockefeller Center

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A photo of Benoit Restaurant and Wine Bar restaurant
1. Benoit Restaurant and Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(5138)
$$$$
• French • Midtown West
Booked 33 times today
Looking for a true French dining experience in Manhattan? Benoit New York, from world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, has been delighting guests for over 15 years with its elegant yet inviting take on the Parisian bistro. Under the direction of Executive Chef Lucile Plaza, Benoit serves timeless French classics—don’t miss the signature pâté en croûte, escargots, and our award-winning cassoulet!Start your evening at the intimate wine bar, where an extensive French wine selection and classic cocktails instantly transport you to Paris. Then step into the main dining room, where red velvet banquettes, warm wood paneling, and vintage mirrors create a cozy, refined atmosphere.Located just steps from Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and Radio City Music Hall, Benoit is perfect for pre-theater dining, business lunches, or a romantic night out. Whether you’re savoring french fries or toasting with Champagne, Benoit offers an unforgettable taste of France in the heart of New York.
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2. Il Mulino New York - Madison
4.8
Exceptional(173)
$$$$
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 32 times today
Join us for an extraordinary dining experience where time-honored culinary traditions blend seamlessly with the dynamic spirit of New York City’s most refined neighborhoods.Nestled on 56th Street just off iconic Madison Avenue, Il Mulino New York - Madison brings elevated Italian cuisine to the heart of the Upper East Side—offering a sophisticated setting for indulging in both beloved classics and inventive new dishes.
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3. Serafina Always
4.6
Exceptional(1495)
$$$$
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 19 times today
Everyone, from beautiful models, young professionals to families and businessmen, flock to Serafina Always for its energetic ambiance and delicious cuisine found in this upbeat three floor restaurant. Based on a very authentic approach to Italian food and using only the highest quality ingredients, family recipes are adapted by Vittorio Assaf and our expert chefs. Choose from a variety of thin crust pizzas, homemade pastas, pizzas and fresh grilled meats, fish and vegetables.
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4. Cafe Fiorello
4.7
Exceptional(11129)
$$$$
• Italian • Lincoln Square
Booked 96 times today
Our outdoor cafe is first come, first served. We do not take reservations for our outdoor cafe.----------------------------------A forum for Lincoln Center’s performing arts culture for nearly 30 years, Café Fiorello features a sprawling bar filled with more than 50 kinds of antipasti. Finished in warm wood, brass and mirrors, the main dining room suggests a timeless charm. In addition to the hot and cold antipasto specialties of vegetables and seafood, the menu features updated Italian classics and specialty dishes, as well as a selection of seafood, steak, veal & pasta.
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5. Tavern on the Green
4.7
Exceptional(20319)
$$$$
• American • Midtown West
Booked 170 times today
Tavern On The Green will be participating in Winter Restaurant Week 2026. We will be offering lunch and dinner, from January 20th through February 5th, Monday-Thursday ONLY. We will not be participating for lunch or dinner on Fridays. Please reach out to our reservations department with any questions.**Booking by phone opens 2 months to the day in advance. Please call (212)-877-8684 for availability**Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. No major holidays are booked online-you must call the restaurant for availability.
A photo of Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge restaurant
6. Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(901)
$$$$
• Russian • Theater District
Booked 4 times today
There is only one way to describe it: Classic Russia in the heart of New York. The history of Russian Samovar starts well before the restaurant itself. Originally Jilly's Canteen, and owned by a friend of Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, Samovar was the go-to hot spot for Sinatra and The Rat Pack. In 1986, Roman Kaplan, founder of Russian Samovar acquired the property and was joined in 1987 by friends and business partners: Legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and Nobel Award Winning poet Joseph Brodsky. Baryshnikov's baby grand piano is still used daily by our performers and guests can still request the Brodsky table, where the legends used to sit and drink away the hours. Guests of private events also enjoy our private dining room, where Baryshnikov filmed Sex in the City.​Samovar has remained a celebrity hangout over the years. We've been lucky enough to feature impromptu shows by Liza Minelli and rumor has it that Mel Brooks adapted The Producers to film while sitting at our bar.
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7. The History
4.7
Exceptional(109)
$$$$
• Georgian • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 6 times today
The History is a forthcoming cultural-gastronomic venue in Midtown Manhattan that reframes three millennia of Georgian food heritage within a contemporary New York context. Operating as a fusion kitchen, the restaurant applies modern culinary science and local sourcing to reinterpret canonical Georgian techniques and dishes, demonstrating the interaction of continuity and innovation in a curated cultural and educational environment.A subsidiary performance platform accommodates nightly jazz and blues ensembles, creating an aural analogy between Georgia’s Silk-Road cosmopolitanism and New York’s improvisational culture. The beverage program offers the largest Georgian wine collection in the U.S., curated by certified sommeliers who present varietal lineage, and vinification method with scholarly precision. Front-of-house personnel receive cross-training in food history, enology, and public speaking so that each service interaction fulfills both functional and educational objectives.
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8. District Tap House
4.7
Exceptional(571)
$$$$
• American • Theater District
Booked 9 times today
Gastropub and Craft beer bar located in Midtown West.

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  • AaronGold
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent meal and exceptional service. Highly recommended
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    Il Mulino New York - Madison$$$$• Italian• Midtown East
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    4.8
  • Dr. GeraldGold
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fabulous food brought in a timely manner by a very professional and friendly server. 5 veggies as an appetizer from their wide selection was the perfect opener. We shared a terrific quinoa/avocado salad, followed by a perfect al dente linguini and clams and delicious branzino perfectly cooked. Don’t miss their homemade gelato.
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    Cafe Fiorello$$$$• Italian• Lincoln Square
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    4.7
  • NicoleGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Wow, just wow! Attentive service, and just really, really well executed bistro dishes. The cassoulet was magnificent and the test of any French kitchen, the roasted chicken, was fabulous (and their homemade gluten free bread is the bomb). The quenelles were a treat. For the wine aficionados, bring your reading glasses, because the wine list is a tour de force with some incredible hidden gems. Ask Paul to point you to the treasures. We will be back!
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    Benoit Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$• French• Midtown West
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    4.7
  • Amanda
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 30, 2026
    Tavern on the Green never disappoints! The crab cocktail is an absolute favorite
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    Tavern on the Green$$$$• American• Midtown West
    •
    4.7
  • Laura ParkhurstGold
    Caribbean •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 9, 2026
    Every time we go to NY we go to Serafina . It’s consistent in taste , quality and service . Good job!!!!
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    Serafina Always$$$$• Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.6

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