A two-year-old unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that serves people-pleasing Italian food rather than anything too audacious. For appetizers there are baked clams, carpaccio, a tricolore salad and chef`s salad with goat cheese and olive pesto vinaigrette. Pasta staples are linguine with white or red clam sauce, mushroom ravioli, and angel hair pomodoro. In a nod to its river proximity, there`s grilled Atlantic salmon with tarragon sauce, and seared yellowfin tuna with a sherry wine sauce. And don`t forget about that bygone favorite, surf and turf.
Serving Italian food, this is an upscale restaurant. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $12 to $20, and overall, guests dress casual, but fashionable.
Atmosphere: The restaurant has an elegant décor. The interior is accented by mahogany woods, and the lighting is set quite dim. With seating for 100 people, the establishment is warm and relaxed and frequented by professionals and couples. Table talk is easy - this restaurant is quiet and subdued.
More Reasons to Go: East River Café is appropriate (if not ideal) for anniversaries and other romantic evenings.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. There`s a Sunday brunch for $9.95 per person. The menu here at East River Café is supplemented with daily specials based on seasonal freshness and availability.
Wine is served. You`ll find that there a seated bar inside.
Details to Note: Reservations are necessary for groups. Delivery and carryout are available. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
Tips on Finding: At 61st Street
