Flatiron & NoMad Holiday Dining Guide 2023

Happy Holidays! Whether you’re celebrating big or small, don’t worry about cooking this year. Enjoy a stress-free holiday with family and friends at local restaurants offering specials. Staying at home? Support neighborhood chefs by ordering a holiday meal kit or dessert for your gathering.

In-Person Dining

Barbounia, 250 Park Avenue South, (212) 995-0242, Reservations, @barbounianyc
Join Mediterranean restaurant Barbounia to celebrate Hanukkah with a special menu featuring appetizers, entrees, and desserts from December 7 – 15.

BLACKBARN, 19 East 26th Street, (212) 265-5959, Reservations, @blackbarnrestaurant
Enjoy Christmas Eve at farm-to-table restaurant, BLACKBARN, with a four-course prix fixe menu. $110 per person. A special a la carte menu will also be available.

Cecconi’s, 1170 Broadway, (212) 542-3334, Reservations, @cecconisrestaurants
The modern-day classic Italian restaurant Cecconi’s is offering a Christmas prix-fixe menu that includes a welcome glass of champagne, starters, mains and desserts. $150 per person.

Chez Francis, 411 Park Avenue South, (212) 567-8282, Reservations, @chezfrancis_nyc
Classic French brasserie Chez Francis is celebrating Christmas Eve with a prix fixe menu featuring festive dishes. $120 per person.

The Churchill Tavern, 45 East 28th Street, (646) 922-7744, Reservations, @thechurchillnyc
Get in the festive spirit at The Churchill Tavern to celebrate Christmas Day with specials.

COTE Korean Steakhouse, 16 West 22nd Street, (212) 401-7986, Reservations, @cotekoreansteakhouse
Celebrate at Michelin-starred COTE with a Christmas Feast of the Seven Steaks with seasonal accompaniments. $225 per person.

The Flatiron Room, 37 West 26th Street, (212) 725-3860, Reservations, @theflatironroom_nomad
The popular whiskey bar and live jazz restaurant The Flatiron Room is celebrating with a four-course prix fixe menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $135 per person. Seatings available at 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 7 pm, and 9:30 pm.

Hortus NYC, 271 Fifth Avenue, (646) 858-3784, Reservations, @hortusnyc
Join Asian-fusion restaurant Hortus NYC for a special three-course prix fixe Christmas menu available for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and dinner on Christmas Day. $80 per person. Wine pairing available for $40 per person.

ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, (212) 683-2929, Reservations, @ililirestaurants
Lebanese restaurant ilili is offering an a la carte menu with specials on Christmas Eve served from 5 – 10 pm. 

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen, 253 Fifth Avenue, (646) 882-4007, @johndoenyc
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen invites you to celebrate Christmas with holiday specials in a festive ambiance.

Koloman, 16 West 29th Street, (212) 790-8970, Reservations, @kolomannyc
Join French restaurant Koloman for Christmas Eve. Enjoy a prix fixe menu with highlights including, butternut squash soup, duet of venison, and hand pulled apple strudel. $165 per person. Optional wine pairing for $65 per person and reserve wine pairing $105 per person available.

La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, (212) 498-9696, Reservations, @lapecorabianca
Have an Italian-inspired Christmas Eve at La Pecora Bianca offering a three-course prix fixe menu. $75 per person.

Lupetto, 1123 Broadway, (212) 547-8750, Reservations, @lupettonyc
Join newly opened wood-fired Italian steakhouse for the holidays. Enjoy the full menu plus seasonal specials.

LittleMad, 110 Madison Avenue, (917) 261-4969, Reservations, @littlemadnyc
New American Korean restaurant LittleMad is offering a five-course prix fixe menu curated by Chef Sol Han. $135 per person.

NAR Modern Turkish Cuisine, 34 East 20th Street, (917) 388-3195, Reservations, @narrestaurantnyc
Modern Turkish restaurant NAR is celebrating with a five-course prix fixe menu served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 12 pm to 10 pm. $75 per person.

Zaytinya, 1185 Broadway, (332) 249-8160, Reservations, @zaytinya
From December 21 – 25, join Zaytinya for a Holiday Chef’s Experience with a mix of favorites alongside seasonal dishes. $105 per person.

To-Go Dining

Mangia NYC, 22 West 23rd Street, (212) 647-0200, Order, @mangia_nyc_official
Cater your holiday celebration with gourmet additions to your spread. Highlights from Mangia NYC’s holiday menu include, Hors d’ Oeuvres for $22.95 per person, Holiday Sliders, Gingerbread Man and Christmas Mitten Cookies, Gingerbread Cake, Cranberry Tart, and Bûche De Noël.

Mark’s Off Madison, 41 Madison Avenue, (646) 838-8300, Order, @marksoffmadison
Enjoy your Hanukkah celebration with Mark’s Off Madison offering Potato Latkes, Matzo Ball Soup, Whole Roasted All-Natural Chicken, My Mother’s Brisket, Sides, and Jelly Donuts. Available for pick up starting December 6 – 31. Fill out your order form here and email it to: info@marksoffmadison.com.

Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish, 40 East 23rd Street, (212) 228-5100, Order, @zuckersbagels
Serve a Holiday Bagel Brunch at your gathering featuring 6 kettle-boiled bagels, cream cheese, nova lox, and Hanukkah cookies.

Desserts

Bear Donut, 40 West 31st Street, (646) 476-5199, Order, @beardonutinc
The specialty donut shop is offering holiday flavors for the season including, Maple Caramel, Hot Chocolate, Pistachio, Raspberry, Tiramisu, and Classic Funfetti.

Bourke Street Bakery, 15 East 28th Street, (718) 744-4803, Order, @bourkestreetbakerynyc
Order some tasty baked goods from Bourke Street Bakery for your holiday gathering, including an Apple Cider Crumble Pie, Fruit Mince Pies, Gingerbread Cookies, and a Carrot & Walnut Cake.

Chocolat Moderne, 27 West 20th Street, 9th Floor, (212) 229-4797, Order, @chocolatmoderne
Indulge in beautifully handcrafted artisanal chocolates from Chocolat Moderne, including the Comfort & Joy collection featuring seasonal flavors Chestnut, Peppermint Stick, Gingerbread, and Pumpkin Cappuccino.

Dominique Ansel Workshop, 17 East 27th Street, (212) 901-1015, Order, @dominiqueanselworkshop
Serve a stunning Bûche de Noël Cake from Dominique Ansel Workshop. Flavors include Chestnut, Strawberry Sugar Cookie, and Triple Chocolate. Pre-order for pickup between December 22 – 24.

Krispy Kreme, 36 East 23rd Street, (315) 203-7058, Order, @krispykreme
Krispy Kreme’s Holiday Doughnuts have launched for this season. Featured doughnuts include, Buddy Snow Globe, Buddy Makes Breakfast, Christmas Lights, Santa Belly, and Chocolate Iced with Christmas Sprinkles. Enjoy now through December 24.

Lady M Confections, 1178 Broadway, (212) 452-2222, Order, @ladymcakes
For dessert, have a seasonal Marron Milles Crêpes Cake layered with whipped chestnut pastry cream topped with powdered sugar and glazed chestnuts. Serves 10-14 people. $118 each. Place pickup orders at least 2 days in advance.

Lysée, 44 East 21st Street, Order, @lysee.nyc
Korean and French-inspired pastry boutique Lysée is offering a Chestnut-Vanilla Cream Holiday Cake and a Chestnut ‘Hawaiian Flower’ Brioche for the holidays. Pre-order for pickup.

maman, 22 West 25th Street, (646) 476-7660, Order, @_mamannyc_
Sip on holiday goodness from the French-American cafe Maman with seasonal beverages and treats. Highlights include, Frozen Forest Matcha Latte, Pain D’Epices Latte, Holiday Hazelnut Cappuccino, Pistachio Croissant Holiday Tree, and Chocolate Mocha Tea Cake.

Milk Bar, 1196 Broadway, (347) 974-4975, Order, @milkbarstore
Serve decadent desserts from Milk Bar at your gathering. Holiday desserts include, Peppermint Bark Cake, Chocolate Mint Chip Cake Truffles, Peppermint Bark, and a classic Milk Bar Pie.

Seven Grams Caffe, 76 Madison Avenue, (212) 779-0777, Order, @sevengramscaffe
Indulge in ooey-gooey cookies from Seven Grams Caffe for the holidays, including Classic Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip, and limited-edition Holiday Ginger Cookies.

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