Upland Introduce
Nestled on the bustling Park Avenue South, Upland stands as a true New York gem, offering a vibrant and sophisticated take on American cuisine with a Californian sensibility. This restaurant is a destination that captivates with its warm, rustic-chic decor and a menu that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients. Upland's culinary philosophy is rooted in creating simple, yet incredibly flavorful dishes that highlight the quality of their components. The menu is diverse, featuring everything from delectable pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven to hearty pastas, fresh salads, and expertly prepared entrées. Whether you're looking for a casual weekday lunch, a lively brunch with friends, or a romantic dinner, Upland's atmosphere is perfectly suited for any occasion. The space itself is a key part of the experience, with its comfortable seating, abundance of natural light, and a design that feels both cozy and upscale. It's a place that attracts a diverse crowd, including locals and tourists, groups and solo diners, all seeking a memorable dining experience. The bar offers an impressive selection of cocktails, wines, and beers, providing the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Upland is more than just a restaurant; it's a neighborhood fixture that provides a consistently delightful and high-quality dining experience in the heart of one of New York City's most dynamic neighborhoods. Its commitment to quality, from the ingredients on the plate to the ambiance of the room, makes it a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a great time in NYC.
Upland’s location at 345 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, places it in a prime and highly accessible part of Manhattan. Situated at the intersection of the Flatiron District and Gramercy, it's a bustling area surrounded by a mix of businesses, residential buildings, and other popular establishments. The restaurant is incredibly easy to reach via public transportation. The 28th Street station, served by the 6 train, is just a short walk away. Additionally, the N, Q, R, and W lines are accessible from the 23rd Street station, and the L line from Union Square, both within a manageable walking distance. This makes Upland a convenient option for anyone traveling from various parts of the city. For those arriving by car, both paid street parking and paid parking lots are available in the vicinity, though New York City traffic and parking should always be factored into travel time. The restaurant's storefront is well-lit and welcoming, and its central location on Park Avenue South makes it easy to spot. The accessibility extends beyond transportation; Upland is designed to be welcoming to all guests, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone. Its position in this popular neighborhood also makes it a great starting point for an evening out, with many other bars, shops, and attractions nearby to explore before or after a meal.
Upland offers a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of its clientele, ensuring convenience and a high-quality experience.
- Dine-in: Upland's primary service is its full-service dine-in experience, with seating options for lunch, dinner, and brunch.
- Delivery and Takeout: The restaurant provides both delivery and takeout options, allowing customers to enjoy their favorite dishes at home or at the office.
- Private Dining Room: A dedicated private dining room is available for special events, business functions, or group gatherings, offering an exclusive space for a memorable occasion.
- Reservations: Reservations are highly recommended for all dining periods—brunch, lunch, and dinner—as the restaurant is often busy and has a wait.
- Table Service: Upland offers professional table service, with an attentive staff dedicated to ensuring a great dining experience for all guests.
Upland distinguishes itself with a variety of features and highlights that contribute to its popularity and reputation in the NYC dining scene.
- Delicious Food: The menu is praised for its high quality and flavorful dishes, with customer reviews highlighting the food as "delicious" and "absolutely amazing." From the popular pizzas to entrees and desserts, the culinary offerings are a major draw.
- Great Beverage Selection: The bar at Upland is a highlight, offering a strong selection of beers, a great wine list, and a well-rounded list of cocktails. Customers have noted that drinks are "well made with a good variety."
- Upscale and Pleasant Ambience: The restaurant's atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale. The abundance of natural light and comfortable seating contribute to a very pleasant and sophisticated dining environment.
- Exceptional Desserts: The dessert menu is a notable feature, with the Basque cheesecake being singled out as "very delicious" by a reviewer. Other options like the "Nutter Butter" and Chocolate Layer Mousse Cake are also highly regarded.
- Attentive Staff: A significant number of customer reviews highlight the excellent and attentive service. A special shout-out to a staff member named Olive underscores the personalized and high-quality service guests can expect.
- Diverse Menu: The menu includes a variety of options, from healthy salads and vegetarian dishes to comfort food classics like the Upland Cheeseburger and Angus Skirt Steak. This variety makes it easy for groups with different dietary preferences to find something they love.
- All-Day Dining: Upland offers extensive dining options, including brunch, lunch, and dinner, catering to different schedules and dining needs. They also offer late-night food.
For more information, to make a reservation, or to arrange for a private event, please use the following contact details.
Address: 345 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010, USA
Phone: (212) 686-1006
What is worth choosing Upland for is its harmonious blend of sophisticated dining, a comfortable atmosphere, and a consistently high-quality experience. Unlike many restaurants that excel in one area, Upland delivers on multiple fronts. The food, a standout feature, is praised for its quality and flavor, with a diverse menu that offers something for every palate, from a simple yet perfectly executed pizza to a hearty Angus Skirt Steak. The beverages, including a great wine list and expertly made cocktails, elevate the dining experience. The ambiance, which customers describe as both cozy and upscale, is a major reason for its popularity. The natural light and comfortable seating make it a relaxing place to linger, whether you're there for a quick lunch or a long dinner. The service, as highlighted by numerous customer reviews, is a significant draw. The staff is consistently described as attentive and professional, ensuring that guests feel well-cared for from the moment they are seated. While one customer noted a less-than-stellar interaction with a manager, the overall feedback on the waitstaff is overwhelmingly positive, with specific shout-outs for their role in making the experience "absolutely amazing." Upland's ability to be a trendy and upscale spot while also being family-friendly and welcoming to diverse groups makes it a versatile choice. It’s the kind of place that New Yorkers can rely on for a great meal and a pleasant time, solidifying its status as a local favorite and a must-visit for anyone new to the city.
Upland Menu
Pizzas
- Margherita Pizza $22.00
mozzarella, passata, basil, espelette
- Nduja Margherita Pizza $25.00
mozzarella, passata, basil, espelette
- Vodka Pizza $24.00
spicy soppressata, confit cherry tomatoes
- Sausage & Kale Pizza $26.00
young pecorino, stracciatella, parmigiano
- Limone Pizza $22.00
meyer lemon, scamorza, aleppo, wild arugula
- Breakfast Pizza (Brunch Only) $23.00
bacon, sausage, broccoli, cheddar, egg
Lunch
- APPETIZERS
- Little Gem Salad $22.00
avocado, cucumber, ricotta salata, walnut vinaigrette (gluten-free) | Add Chicken $10, Salmon $14 or Skirt Steak $15
- Mixed Grain Salad $20.00
labne, sprouts + lemon vinaigrette
- 5 Lettuce Caesar Salad $21.00
boquerones, grana padano + sourdough croutons
- California Cobb $37.00
lobster salad, bacon + blue cheese
- Burrata $24.00
summer peaches, sourdough, lemon + honey dressing
- Crispy Duck Wings $23.00
olive oil, yuzu kosho
- Beef Tartare* $22.00
gochujang, puffed wild rice + grilled bread
- Blackened Hamachi $24.00
cucumber aguachile, jalapeno + lime
- PIZZAS
- Margherita Pizza $22.00
mozzarella, passata, basil, espelette | Add ‘Nduja $3
- Vodka Pizza $22.00
spicy soppressata + confit cherry tomatoes
- Sausage & Kale Pizza $26.00
young pecorino, stracciatella, parmigiano
- Limone Pizza $22.00
meyer lemon, scamorza, aleppo + wild arugula
- PASTAS
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe $24.00
pecorino romano, black pepper
- Lobster Cavatelli $32.00
chanterelle, english peas + carrots
- Spaghetti al Limone $24.00
pepperoncino + grana padano
- Rigatoni $26.00
beef bolognese, grana padano
- Pappardelle $27.00
spicy sausage ragù, kale, parmigiano
- ENTRÉES
- Seared Salmon $39.00
ruby red grapefruit, pickled beets + farro salad
- Fire Roasted Chicken $36.00
fingerling potatoes, green and yellow beans + sumac aioli
- Angus Skirt Steak* $42.00
black garlic, romesco, bunching onions
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich $26.00
bacon, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, harissa aioli
- Upland Cheeseburger* $31.00
grass fed beef, american cheese, peppadew peppers, avocado
- SIDES
- Roasted Zucchini $14.00
confit cherry tomatoes, zhug + garlic labneh
- Crispy Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts $14.00
whipped feta
Dinner
- APPETIZERS
- Beef Tartare* $22.00
pickled ramps, gochujang, grilled bread
- Little Gem Salad $22.00
avocado, cucumber, ricotta salata, walnut vinaigrette
- Mixed Grain Salad $20.00
labne, sprouts + lemon vinaigrette
- 5 Lettuce Caesar Salad $19.00
boquerones, grana padano + anchovy croutons
- Burrata $24.00
summer peaches, sourdough, lemon + honey dressing
- Crispy Duck Wings $23.00
olive oil, yuzu kosho
- Blackened Hamachi $24.00
cucumber aguachile, jalapeno + lime
- PIZZAS
- Margherita Pizza $22.00
mozzarella, passata, basil, espelette | Add ‘Nduja $3
- Vodka Pizza $24.00
spicy soppressata + confit cherry tomatoes
- Sausage & Kale Pizza $26.00
young pecorino, stracciatella, parmigiano
- Limone Pizza $22.00
meyer lemon, scamorza, aleppo + wild arugula
- PASTAS
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe $24.00
pecorino romano, black pepper
- Lobster Cavatelli $32.00
chanterelle, english peas + carrots
- Spaghetti al Limone $24.00
pepperoncino + grana padano
- Rigatoni $26.00
beef bolognese, grana padano
- Pappardelle $27.00
spicy sausage ragù, kale, parmigiano
- ENTRÉES
- Fire Roasted Chicken $36.00
fingerling potatoes, green and yellow beans + sumac aioli
- Cioppino $37.00
monkfish, crab, tiger prawn, spicy tomato
- Seared Salmon $39.00
ruby red grapefruit, pickled beets + farro salad
- Einkorn Risotto $25.00
einkorn risotto, roasted mushrooms, onion, saba, tatsoi (vegetarian)
- Angus Skirt Steak* $42.00
black garlic, romesco, bunching onions
- Roasted Beef Short Rib for Two $96.00
celery, walnuts, castelvetrano olives (gluten-free)
- Whole Grilled Branzino for Two $65.00
bonito aioli, crispy ginger, herb salad (gluten-free)
- SIDES
- Roasted Zucchini $14.00
confit cherry tomatoes, zhug + garlic labneh
- Sprouting Cauliflower $14.00
chimichurri, bread crumble + calabrian chili
- Crispy Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts $14.00
whipped feta
Brunch
- Two Eggs any Style* $17.00
herbed potatoes, grilled country bread + choice of bacon or sausage
- Black Angus Skirt Steak and Eggs* $33.00
eggs* black garlic, romesco, bunching onions + fried farm egg
- Eggs in Hell* $19.00
tomato, oregano, fresno chili + grilled bread
- Eggs Benedict* $24.00
poached eggs, country ham + meyer lemon hollandaise
- Salmon Benedict* $26.00
poached eggs, smoked salmon + meyer lemon hollandaise
- Brioche Breakfast Sandwich $22.00
prosciutto cotto, fontina + fried egg
- Spinach and Feta Omelette $18.00
bulgarian feta, spinach, farm eggs + mixed greens (gluten-free)
- California Breakfast Bowl $18.00
grains, cashew, poached egg + sweet potato (gluten-free)
- Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00
blueberries + Vermont maple syrup
- Upland Cheeseburger $31.00
grass fed beef, american cheese, peppadew peppers + avocado
- APPETIZERS
- Upland Doughnuts $11.00
salted vanilla glaze, raspberry + boston cream
- Little Gem Salad $22.00
avocado, cucumber, ricotta salata + walnut vinaigrette (gluten-free)
- Mixed Grain Salad $20.00
labne, sprouts + lemon vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad $19.00
ruby romaine + boursin croutons
- California Cobb $37.00
lobster salad, bacon + blue cheese
- Burrata $24.00
summer peaches, sourdough, lemon + honey dressing
- Beef Tartare* $22.00
pickled green tomato, smoked egg yolk + lavash
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe $24.00
pecorino romano + black pepper
- Pappardelle $27.00
spicy sausage ragù, kale + parmigiano
- Lobster Cavatelli $32.00
chanterelle, english peas + carrots
- PIZZAS
- Margherita Pizza $22.00
mozzarella, passata, basil, espelette | Add ‘Nduja $3
- Limone Pizza $22.00
meyer lemon, scamorza, aleppo + wild arugula
- Breakfast Pizza $23.00
bacon, sausage, broccoli, cheddar + egg
- Sausage & Kale Pizza $26.00
young pecorino, stracciatella + parmigiano
- SIDES
- Mixed Greens $12.00
- Bacon $9.00
(gluten-free)
- Sausage $8.00
(gluten-free)
- Herbed Potatoes $12.00
- Fries $11.00
- One Egg* $3.00
(gluten-free)
Desserts
- Upland "Nutter Butter" $13.00
oatmeal peanut butter cookie + peanut butter cream
- Burnt Cheesecake $15.00
miso caramel + mascarpone cream
- Chocolate Layer Mousse Cake $16.00
devil’s food cake, malt ice cream + coffee meringue
- Limoncello Olive Oil Cake $15.00
poppy seed, blueberry compote, almond + buttermilk sorbet
- Affogato $10.00
espresso, vanilla ice cream
- Homemade Ice Cream $5.00
chef’s selection
- Homemade Sorbet $5.00
Upland Details
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1It was a great time there with my friends. To be honest I expected more than we had from food and service. Unsmiling manager was touching our table twice or three times to pour the water, never told us Hello or asked something. Very comfortable seats and a lot of natural light. Basque cheesecake was very delicious, rest ok, not bad.
July 04 · Vyacheslav DzyubaWhat a delightful experience! Came here for dinner on a Tuesday evening and it was absolutely amazing! The wait staff here were extremely attentive and ensured we had a great dining experience! Special shout out to Olive for making the experience that much better. The food was delicious, and we were able to try a nice range of different options. Ambience was really upscale and pleasant! Drinks were well made with a good variety of cocktails! Highly recommend!Thank you Olive and the upland team for an amazing experience.
April 15 · Carlton RWe made a reservation for five just a day in advance — rare and appreciated. Later, we added two more guests without any issue. When we arrived at 5:00 PM, the restaurant was practically empty, yet because two people in our party hadn’t arrived, we were seated at the bar. Why is this rule even enforced? No clear explanation (at any restaurant in the U.S.), just a vague “policy” that seems to exist simply because “that’s how it’s done.”That said, the space is beautiful — stylish and warm, with a polished urban feel and a steady, confident buzz.Now to the food:We were offered complimentary brioche with butter — soft, warm, and comforting.The pizza was decent — nice crust, mild flavors, but nothing remarkable.The hamachi came in two and a half very thick slices — an unusual presentation. It was okay, not particularly memorable.The burrata with finely chopped asparagus was a miss. The texture leaned more toward overripe mozzarella or even feta, with a sour note that didn’t sit well. We were told the vinegar was responsible, but with over 15 years in the industry, I respectfully disagree. To their credit, the dish was removed from the bill — much appreciated.The mushroom risotto — again, fine, but not exciting. We’ve had far better, with more depth and finesse.Our friends tried several other dishes, and the consensus was: everything was overly salted.But the desserts. Oh, the desserts.The chocolate mousse cake? Flawless — rich, balanced, and elegant.The ice cream with biscuit crumble on the side? An absolute delight.The cheesecake? Truly one of the best we’ve ever had — creamy, light, unforgettable.Hats off to the pastry chef — that part of the meal alone is worth coming back for.If we return, it will be for the sweet finish.
June 29 · Kristina ZhegunovaHad a fantastic date night at Upland. We did not have a reservation but managed to wait at the bar with a drink before being moved to a table.Service was fantastic, and the food was definitely tasty. Beef tartar was great, different from others as the rice gives it a special crunch. Pizza had some little burned bits but overall was delicious.Would go back!
April 28 · Daniela BChic, spacious brasserie blending Californian & Italian. Hearty dishes, fresh ingredients. Known for pastas & the Upland cheeseburger. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Trendy, can feel a bit more LA than classic NYC. Reservations recommended.
April 24 · Paul Ampunun
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