The 10 Best Places To Dine Al Fresco In New York City
The warm weather of spring has brought New Yorkers out of their winter hibernation. In honor of rising temperatures, blooming flowers, and sunshine, we give you 10 charming restaurants where you can dine al fresco and pair your meal with the great urban outdoors.
1. The Pavilion
Restaurant, Italian
2. Narcissa
Restaurant, Contemporary, American
When you’re dining in Narcissa‘s gardens, it’s hard to believe that you’re actually in the East Village of Manhattan. The trees offer a natural shady reprieve, while the sun trickles through. Enjoy their lamb meatballs with ricotta salata while sipping on The Tall Grass, which is vodka with cucumber and apple topped off with champagne.
3. Aurora
Restaurant, Italian
5. Birreria
Restaurant, Italian
6. Tartine
Bakery, Bistro, Restaurant, French
7. Zum Schneider
Restaurant, Bar, German
8. Salinas
Restaurant, Spanish
9. Shake Shack
Restaurant, American
10. Gran Eléctrica
Restaurant, Mexican
Located right under the Brooklyn Bridge, Gran Eléctrica’s fresh Mexican fare will leave you wanting more. Their outdoor seating, while nice during the day, is absolutely magical at night, with twinkling lights fostering a truly romantic atmosphere. Try the chorizo con papas or opt for a classic taco, and no matter what, pair your meal with the margarita helada de guava picante.
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.