Union Square
Get directions | 101 E. 19th St., New York, NY 10003
Hours | Lunch
Daily
11:30am – 3:00pm (last reservation at 2:00pm)
Dinner
Daily
5pm – 11pm (last reservation at 10:00pm)
This review will not be a lengthy comparison to the original Union Square Cafe. That place is gone forever, and though much has been retained for the new Union Square Cafe, drawing direct parallels between the two will only lead to frustration. Plus, I’m very bad at drawing.
We will say that, as fans of the first incarnation of this restaurant, we are pleased that this new location, just a few blocks over at 19th and Park, still feels a bit like the original Union Square Cafe. A few of the menu items have transferred over, some of the art on the walls is familiar, and the kitchen is still run by the chef who has been overseeing things since 2007.
And that’s where we’re going to leave it. The reality is, as time goes on, less and less of you will have experienced the original, and references to the past will do you no service. Also, nostalgia is for the weak.
212-243-4020
info@unionsquarecafe.com
https://instagram.com/unionsquarecafe/
BAR SNACKS
BAR NUTS
$6
GARLIC POTATO CHIPS
$8
APPETIZERS
MUSHROOM SOUP
Roasted Mushrooms, Brown Butter, Chives
$17
CITRUS SALAD
Bahri Dates, Brown Butter, Toasted Almonds
$20
BIBB SALAD
Gruyere, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette
$18
MAPLE TAHINI SQUASH
Whipped Ricotta, Pine Nut, Mint Gremolata
$19
CALVOFIORI FRITTI
Tempura Romanesco, Lemon Aioli
$16
PASTA
Entree Portion: +$10
RICOTTA CAVATELLI
Kale Pesto, Market Broccoli, Ricotta Salata Vecchio
$24
FETTUCINE AL LIMONE
Preserved Lemon, Bread Crumbs
$23
FUSILLI SALSICCIA E CECI
Chickpea, Toasted Herbs, Pork Sausage
$24
LINGUINI ALLA PUTTANESCA
Tomato, Anchovy, Olives
$24
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Pork Ragu, Tomato, Grana Padano
$26
ENTREES
DUKKAH SPICED CAULIFLOWER
Carrot Puree, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Pickles
$29
SPICY CIOPPINO
Seafood Stew, Tomato, Croutons
$35
SEARED ARCTIC CHAR
Brussels Sprouts, Fregola, Cherries
$35
CHICKEN MILANESE
Cabbage and Beet Slaw, Mint, Crema
$32
COUNTRY PORK CHOP
Beluga Lentil Salad, Apples, Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
$36
19TH STREET BURGER
Cheddar, Heritage Bacon, Herb Aioli, Rosemary Shoestring Fries
$29
SIDES
PECORINO FINGERLING POTATOES
$9
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Colatura Caramel, Lemon
$12
DESSERTS
GELATO TRIO
Coffee Crunch, Fior di Latte, Pistachio
$12
CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA
Cocoa Tuile, Malted Whipped Cream
$13
APERITIVO
BAR NUTS
$6
GARLIC POTATO CHIPS
$8
POLENTA FRITTERS
$8
APPETIZERS
MUSHROOM SOUP
Roasted Mushrooms, Brown Butter, Chives
$17
DUCK LIVER MOUSSE
Kumquat, Habanada Peppers, Pickled Mustard Seed
$19
ENDIVE AND SPINACH SALAD
Toasted Hazelnuts, Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Kohlrabi
$19
BIBB SALAD
Gruyere, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette
$18
MAPLE TAHINI SQUASH
Whipped Ricotta, Pine Nuts, Mint Gremolata
$19
SPICY MANILA CLAMS
Soppressata, Shallot, Chili
$21
PASTA
Entree Portion: +$10
RICOTTA CAVATELLI
Kale Pesto, Market Broccoli, Ricotta Salata Vecchio
$24
FETTUCCINE AL LIMONE
Preserved Lemon, Breadcrumb
$23
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
Mortadella Tortellini, English Peas, Radish
$25
LINGUINI ALLA PUTTANESCA
Tomato, Anchovy, Olives
$24
FUSILLI SALSICCIA E CECI
Chickpea, Toasted Herbs, Pork Sausage
$25
RIGATONI AL RAGU
Dry Aged Beef Rib Ragu, Shallot, Parmigiano
$27
ENTREES
DUKKAH SPICED CAULIFLOWER
Carrot Puree, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Pickles
$29
GRILLED BLACK BASS
Marble Potatoes, Artichokes, Spinach
$37
BLACKENED ARCTIC CHAR
Baby Beets, Horseradish Crema, Rye Crisps
$35
HALF CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO
Pork Sausage, Pickled Peppers, Charred Lemon
$35
ROASTED DUCK BREAST
Brussels Sprouts, Blistered Grapes, Quinoa Crumble
$40
COUNTRY PORK CHOP
Roasted Fennel, Beluga Lentils, Apricot Compote
$36
LAMB SCOTTADITA
Smashed Fava Beans, Green Garlic, Pistachio Relish
$46
DRY AGED RIBEYE FOR TWO
Choice of Two sides
$152
KIDS
Children Menu
Kids Pasta
Marinara or Butter and Cheese
$19
SIDES
PISTACHIO RAINBOW CARROTS
$12
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AGRODOLCE
$11
PECORINO FINGERLING POTATOES
$9
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
$12
DESSERTS
CITRUS VANILLA SUNDAE
Blood Orange Sorbet, Almond Oat Crumble, Citrus Butter Sauce
$14
APPLE CAKE
Fior di Latte Gelato, Brandy Caramel Sauce
$12
CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA
Cocoa Tuile, Malted Whipped Cream
$13
BURNT HONEY CHEESECAKE
Whipped Chevre, Bruleed Figs, Red Wine Sauce
$14
GELATO TRIO
Coffee Crunch, Fior di Latte, Pistachio
$12
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
GIN N GREEN JUICE
$18
BLOODY MARY
$18
ESPRESSO MARTINI
$18
FOR THE TABLE
DONUTS
Strawberry Jelly
$12
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
Carmelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese
$12
APPETIZERS
MUSHROOM SOUP
Roasted Mushrooms, Brown Butter, Chives
$17
CITRUS SALAD
Barhi Dates, Brown Butter, Toasted Almonds
$20
RICOTTA TOAST
Kumquats, Hazelnut, Black Pepper
$17
MAPLE TAHINI SQUASH
Whipped Ricotta, Pine Nut, Mint Gremolata
$19
BIBB SALAD
Gruyere, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette
$18
CAVOLFIORE FRITTI
Tempura Cauliflower, Lemon Aioli
$16
PASTA
RICOTTA CAVATELLI
Kale Pesto, Market Broccoli, Ricotta Salata Vecchio
$24
FETTUCCINE AL LIMONE
Preserved Lemon, Bread Crumbs
$23
LINGUINI PUTTANESCA
Tomato, Anchovy, Olives
$24
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Pork Ragu, Tomato, Grana Padano
$25
ENTREES
SPINACH POTATO FRITATTA
Shallots, Arugula, Pecorino Romano
$22
CHORIZO HASH
Fried Egg, Cilantro Crema, Green Garlic
$26
FRENCH TOAST
Lemon Ricotta, Maple Syrup, Almonds
$25
ANSON MILLS POLENTA
Poached Egg, Lamb Ragu, Brussels Sprouts
$28
SPICED ARCTIC CHAR
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fregola, Cherries
$35
CHICKEN MILANESE
Cabbage and Beet Slaw, Mint, Crema
$32
19th STREET BURGER
Cheddar, Heritage Bacon, Herb Aioli, Rosemary Shoestring Fries
$29
SIDES
THICK CUT BACON
$12
WARM GARLIC POTATO CHIPS
$8
PECORINO FINGERLING POTATOES
$9
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
$12
DESSERT
DARK CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA
Cocoa Tuile, Malted Whipped Cream
$13
GELATO TRIO
Coffee Crunch, Fior di Latte, Pistachio
$12
