TESSA

Name: TESSA
Address: 349 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10024
Telephone: (212) 390-1974
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1385 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

A modern Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of the Upper West Side - down the street from the Beacon Theater and a short walk from Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History and Central Park.
We offer an inspired and innovative menu. Taking tradition Italian, French, and Spanish dishes and using only the finest seasonal produce, local products and specialty or artisanal items from local or imported sources, we have created an extensive menu containing selections ranging from shared plates and appetizers to home made pastas and exciting main dishes. Our menus change with the seasons and there are truly "specials" on offer every night.
We apologize, but our dining areas do not accomodate Highchairs, Booster Seats, or Strollers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mezze Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 390-1974
Website
http://www.tessanyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Edwin M. Claflin

Location
349 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
Neighbourhood
Upper West Side
Cross Street
77th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the 1 train to 79th Street or the 1,2,3 trains to 72nd Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cauliflower FrittoUS$18.00
basil jalapeno aioli
House DipsUS$18.00
garlic hummus, whipped ricotta, spinach-artichoke, crudite
Crispy Chicken SlidersUS$16.00
spicy honey mustard, pickles, cabbages, carrot
Tessa MeatballsUS$19.00
blend of lamb, pork & beef, pomodoro, arugula, Parmigiano crisp
Tapas BoardUS$16.00
A selection of four, six, or eight served with crackers. Cheese: Reading, La Tur, Kunik, Tumbleweed. Salumi: Proscuitto, Capicola Spicy Sopressata, Finoccionna

Appetizers

Cucumber GazpachoUS$14.00
served cold, mint, basil, almonds, creme fraiche
Tuna TartareUS$24.00
avocado, mango, scallions, ginger-sesame dressing, wonton chips
BurrataUS$21.00
cherry tomato, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic vinegar, crostini
OctopusUS$25.00
fingerling potato, smoked paprika, garlic, olives, red watercress
P.E.I. MusselsUS$21.00
n'duja sausage, tomato, garlic, butter, white wine, crostini

Salads

Add chicken | $8; add shrimp | $12; add salmon | $15

Snap Pea SaladUS$19.00
ramp dressing, candied kumquats, pickled red onion, pistachio, whip ricotta
Pear SaladUS$18.00
arugula, pomegranate, walnuts, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Beet SaladUS$17.00
goat cheese & feta whip, hazelnuts, blood orange, citrus-thyme dressing
Tessa SaladUS$19.00
cucumber, tomato, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, crispy chickpeas, olives
Caesar SaladUS$18.00
baby romaine, parmigiano, seeded rye croutons, pickled red onion

House Made Pasta + Risotto

Cacio e PepeUS$17.00
linguine, pecorino, black pepper, basil crunch, parmigiano foam
Eggplant RigatoniUS$18.00
eggplant marinara, herbs, buffalo mozzarella
Shrimp ScampiUS$19.00
spaghetti, shrimp, garlic, cherry tomato, white wine, parsley
Ettuccine BologneseUS$23.00
lamb bolognese, whipped ricotta
Artichoke RisottoUS$18.00
marscapone, green peas, lemon, parmigiano, basil
Ricotta GnocchiUS$18.00
pesto, sundried tomato, cippolini onions, green peas, manchego cheese
Lobster DiabloUS$27.00
caserecci pasta, spicy lobster-tomato sauce, cherry tomato, lobster

Entrees

Chicken PaellaUS$34.00
chorizo, mussels, tomato, bell peppers, olives, saffron
Duck BreastUS$36.00
parsnips puree, cippolini onions, cherries, port reduction
Blackened SalmonUS$37.00
coconut lentil wild rice, mushrooms, currant-olive chutney
Seared ScallopsUS$39.00
asparagus, potato, cherry tomato, orange beurre blanc
Pork MilaneseUS$38.00
apple honey mustard, wilted bitter greens, agrodolce
Braised Lamb ShankUS$45.00
white cheddar polenta, broccolini, baby carrots

Grill

Wagyu BurgerUS$25.00
8oz burger, caramelized onion, apple wood bacon, fontina, hand cut fries
Grilled BranzinoUS$35.00
broccoli rabe, fingerling potato, fennel, roasted pepper coulis
Hanger Steak FritesUS$37.00
tomato chimichurri, crispy shallot, hand cut fries
New York Strip SteakUS$55.00
truffle mashed potatoes, peppercorn cream sauce

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00
lemon wheels
Broccoli RabeUS$10.00
garlic, chilli flakes
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$11.00
bacon, apple, Parmigiano horseradish cream
White Cheddar PolentaUS$11.00
Rosemary FriesUS$11.00
Parmigiano Truffle FriesUS$12.00
Truffle Mashed PotatoesUS$12.00

Desserts

Strawberry CrispUS$15.00
yuzu ice cream
Almond GaletteUS$15.00
wine poached pears, hazelnut ice cream
Meyer Lemon CheesecakeUS$15.00
shortbread, raspberry marscapone, fresh raspberry
Baked AlaskaUS$15.00
vanilla nut nougat ice cream, passion fruit sauce, flourless chocolate cake
DoughnutsUS$15.00
served 2 ways, glazed & vanilla sugar, strawberry sauce
Chocolate TartUS$15.00
chocolate ganache, hazelnut crunch, vanilla ice cream
AffogatoUS$10.00
vanilla ice cream, espresso, biscotti
Selection of Three ScoopsUS$10.00
Sorbet - raspberry, apricot, coconut. Ice Cream - vanilla, dark chocolate

Coffee

DripUS$4.00
EspressoUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00
Cafe LatteUS$6.00

Tea

Mademoiselle Grey
Apricot Ginger
Peppermint
Caffiene Free
English Breakfast
Chocolate Chai
Passion Green
Chamomile
Caffiene Free
Apple & Spice
Caffiene Free

Drinks

N/A Dry Bar

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Ginger Spiced Lemonade
Mizz Frizz
Pineapple, Grapefruit, Strawberry, Basil
The Refresher
Cucumber, Pineapple, Basil
Strawberry Limeade
Strawberry, Lime, Basil
Virgin Hibiscus Mule
Hibiscus, Mint, Lime, Ginger

On Tap

Barrier Brewing, Hefeweizen, 5.3% New York
Fancy Papers by Cigar City Brewing, Hazy Pale Ale, 6.5% Florida
Bodi Blonde by Hoboken Brewing, Coconut Infused Blonde Ale, 5.5% New Jersey
Jack's Original, Hard Apple Cider, 5.5% Pennsylvania
Five Boroughs, Summer Ale, 5.0% Brooklyn, New York
Montauk Wave Chaser, East Coast IPA, 6.2% New York
Escorpion Negro by Baja Brewing, Dark Ale, 6.0% Mexico
Estrella Galicia, Lager, 5.5% Spain
Veltins Pils, Pilsner, 4.8% Germany
La Chouffe, Organic Blonde Ale, 8.0% Belgium
Lagunitas, West Coast IPA, 6.2% California

Signature Cocktails

$17

Classics

Smokin' Old Fashioned
El Silencio Mezcal, Angel's Envy, Demerara, Angostura & Orange
Pickle 'Tini
House-Infused Pickle Ketel One, Olives, Dill Pickle
Espresso Martini
VDKA 6100, Espresso, Mr Black, Amarula, Trader Vic's Amaretto
Ginger Berry Margarita
Corralejo Reposado, Combier Cassis, Lemon, Ginger Beer
Tessa-Groni
Ford's Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Grapefruit
Hibiscus Elderflower Mojito
Ron Zacapa No. 23, Hibiscus Tea, Elderflower, Lime, Mint
Whiskey Sour
Bulliet Bourbon, Trader Vic's Amaretto, Lemon, Basil, Egg White

Standards

Jala Back
Ghost Tequila, Aperol, Lemon, Elderflower
Yas Queen
Empress 1908 Gin, Choya Yuzu Liqueur, Trader Vic's Amaretto, Lemon
Garden Martini
VDKA 6100, Cucumber, Lime, Basil
Blood Orange G&T
Empress 1908 Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Blood Orange, Lemon, Tonic
Spicy Lychee 'Tini
Ghost Tequila, Combier Cassis, Lychee, Basil, Lime
Uws Manhattan
Golden Raisin-Infused Angel's Envy Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Cinnamon
The Last Smoke
El Silencio Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueuer, Lime

Seasonals

Yuzu Passionfruit Sidecar
Stravecchio Brandy, Choya Yuzu, Chinola Liqueur, Basil, Egg White
Pistachio Pisco Sour
Pisco 1615, Fabrizia Crema di Pistachio, Lime, Basil, Chocolate Bitters
Lavender Lady Grey
Brockman's Gin, Mademoiselle Grey Tea, Lavender, Lemon, Blueberries
Poblano Plum Mezcalita
El Silencio Mezcal, Ume Plum Liqueur, Ancho Reyes Verde, Lime

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Cremant de Loire Rose - Henry Varnay, Loire Valley, France NVUS$15.00
Lambrusco - Umberto Cavicchioli & Figli, Emilia Romagna, Italy NVUS$13.00
Prosecco - Della Scala 'Extra Dry Brut,' Veneto, Italy NVUS$14.00
Champagne - Lanson 'Le Black Label Brut,' Champange, France NVUS$26.00
Blanc de Blancs - Empire Estate, Finger Lakes, New York NVUS$15.00
Cava - Campo Viejo 'Brut,' Catalonia, Spain NVUS$13.00

White

Vinho Verde - Casal Garcia, Minho, Portugal 2021US$14.00
Albarino - Pazo de Lusco, Rias Baixas, Spain 2021US$16.00
Gruner Veltliner - Aichenberg, Niederosterreich, Austria 2020US$15.00
Gavi di Gavi - Villa Sparina, Piedmonte, Italy 2021US$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Domaine Paul Buisse, Touraine, France 2020US$18.00
Chardonnay - Harken, Central Coast, California 2022 (Keg)US$15.00
Burgundy - Chateau du Bois de la Salle, Macon-Chaintre, France 2021US$17.00

Rosé

Granache - Moulin de Gassac 'Guilhem,' Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2020US$14.00

Red

Aglianico - La Guardiense Janare 'Beneventano,' Campania, Italy 2020US$15.00
Tempranillo - Bodegas Lan Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2018US$16.00
Pinot Noir - Boen, Sonoma County, California 2020US$18.00
Barolo - Terre di Bo, Piedmonte, Italy 2018US$19.00
Petit Syrah - Gehricke, Sonoma Valley, California 2019US$17.00
Malbec - Baron la Rose, Bordeaux, France 2019US$15.00
Zinfandel - 'Unshackled Red' by the Prisoner, Central Coast, California 2019US$19.00
Nebbiolo - Goy di Alba, Piedmonte, Italy 2020US$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - No Fine Print, Napa Valley, California 2019US$18.00
Montepulciano - Podere Castorani 'Cadetto,' Abruzzo, Italy 2017US$15.00

What 1,385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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1,385 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect for a casual dinner with mostly great food. Best appetizers were the cauliflower fritto and the burrata. For entrees, the duck was delicious and the side order of shaved brussels sprouts for the table was divine. Noise level was a little higher than I like, but tables in the back where we sat are a little less noisy.
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Opal
New York City
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our party of seven had enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, and meals. The rabbit pappardelle, brussel sprouts and truffle fries were exceptional.
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ejanszk
New York City
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the flatbread appetizer, as well as the dip. Thought the tuna tartare was just okay. I think the ambiance/service is great. A little pricey but worth it, i think!
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Eileen
New York City
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Mediterranean style food. Nice selection of small plates, appetizers and larger plates. The ricotta gnocchi and pork chop were our choices and they were delicious. The chardonnay on tap went well with both choices. Great service and friendly, knowledgeable wait staff.
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JohnM
New York City
57 reviews
1.0
57 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Tessa has been completely irresponsible during the pandemic. I live in the neighborhood and I have seen tables smashed together and patrons drinking without eating....all in violation of city and state directives. I loved this place pre-COVID. Seeing how irresponsible they have been over the last few months, I cannot in good faith recommend them as an establishment.
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mm88
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have been to this restaurant several time ! The dessert was disappointing this time and way overpriced ! 14-16 $ for a slice of almond cake that was soooo dense and not delicious at all! we didnt even finish it!
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LondonLad
New Jersey
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, great restaurant. We look forward to coming back.
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pattyn
Tahoe
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My salmon was over cooked - I asked for medium rare and it was very well done unfortunately ruining an otherwise delicious dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service,great food, great ambience!
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Sara
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We discovered Tessa recently and have been back at least 4 times this month including for my birthday. I love Tessa because the food is truly excellent and there are lots of options for people like me with food allergies. Almost all of the main entrees are naturally gluten and dairy free so nobody else at the table even needs to know you have food allergies and they can order pasta with cream sauce without feeling like your food issues are hampering their experience. I love having such nice dining experience with warm welcoming staff in the neighborhood. Thank you Tessa!
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349 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

Cross Street
77th St
Neighbourhood
Upper West Side
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mezze Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the 1 train to 79th Street or the 1,2,3 trains to 72nd Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edwin M. Claflin
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tessanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 390-1974

TESSA

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Small Plates

Cauliflower FrittoUS$18.00

House DipsUS$18.00

Crispy Chicken SlidersUS$16.00

Tessa MeatballsUS$19.00

Tapas BoardUS$16.00

Appetizers

Cucumber GazpachoUS$14.00

Tuna TartareUS$24.00

BurrataUS$21.00

OctopusUS$25.00

P.E.I. MusselsUS$21.00

Salads

Snap Pea SaladUS$19.00

Pear SaladUS$18.00

Beet SaladUS$17.00

Tessa SaladUS$19.00

Caesar SaladUS$18.00

House Made Pasta + Risotto

Cacio e PepeUS$17.00

Eggplant RigatoniUS$18.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$19.00

Ettuccine BologneseUS$23.00

Artichoke RisottoUS$18.00

Ricotta GnocchiUS$18.00

Lobster DiabloUS$27.00

Entrees

Chicken PaellaUS$34.00

Duck BreastUS$36.00

Blackened SalmonUS$37.00

Seared ScallopsUS$39.00

Pork MilaneseUS$38.00

Braised Lamb ShankUS$45.00

Grill

Wagyu BurgerUS$25.00

Grilled BranzinoUS$35.00

Hanger Steak FritesUS$37.00

New York Strip SteakUS$55.00

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00

Broccoli RabeUS$10.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$11.00

White Cheddar PolentaUS$11.00

Rosemary FriesUS$11.00

Parmigiano Truffle FriesUS$12.00

Truffle Mashed PotatoesUS$12.00

Desserts

Strawberry CrispUS$15.00

Almond GaletteUS$15.00

Meyer Lemon CheesecakeUS$15.00

Baked AlaskaUS$15.00

DoughnutsUS$15.00

Chocolate TartUS$15.00

AffogatoUS$10.00

Selection of Three ScoopsUS$10.00

Coffee

DripUS$4.00

EspressoUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$6.00

Cafe LatteUS$6.00

Tea

Mademoiselle Grey

Apricot Ginger

Peppermint

English Breakfast

Chocolate Chai

Passion Green

Chamomile

Apple & Spice

Drinks

N/A Dry Bar

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Mizz Frizz

The Refresher

Strawberry Limeade

Virgin Hibiscus Mule