Fun things to do in Upper West Side New York City (US)

Pil Pil is most popular around 2 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Pil Pil, named for a specific kind of sauce originating in the Basque region of Spain, fills an important role on the Upper East Side. It is a neighborhood watering hole, upscale and with enough ambience for a perfect date or friendly hangout, but still casual enough to lure locals back multiple times each week.

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Bar Boulud is most popular around 5 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 4 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Bar Boulud serves seasonal French fare, an impressive selection of traditional terrines and pâtés curated by famed Charcutier Gilles Verot and award-winning wines that spotlight Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. An homage to Chef Daniel Boulud’s childhood of growing up in the French countryside with rustic local dishes, Bar Boulud is a casual bistro located across from Manhattan’s Lincoln Center.

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Arte Cafe is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Just West of beautiful Strawberry Fields, Arte Cafe is located in a landmark brownstone steps away from Central Park. Celebrating 25 years of Upper West Side service, this family owned restaurant presents an upscale Italian cuisine with artisanal homemade pastas, fresh meats, brick-oven pizza and gourmet desserts. Host your next private event at Arte Cafe. Private rooms are available for variety of events at any budget. Beyond the Main Dining Room are the Side and Skylight Room.

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Tal Bagels is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Naruto Ramen is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Naruto Ramen, founded by Eisaku Nagai in 2007 in New York City, is beloved by ramen enthusiasts. Our broth and tender, slow-cooked chashu create a perfect bowl of ramen. At our counter seats, enjoy the live kitchen experience. Since 2024 Shun Shiroma has taken over Naruto Ramen. Shun trained at Tsuta, the world’s first Michelin-starred ramen restaurant in Tokyo, and oversaw the menu at Sazan Ramen in Austin, Texas. As Executive chef at 3Fils in Dubai, he led the restaurant to the No.

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Charlotte Cafe is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

European Style Cafe featuring premium coffee, espresso drinks and pastries.

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