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A place · Restaurant · Financial District · on 2 of my lists

Delmonico’s.

Worth it, says Antonina. Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best iconic restaurants in New York

Delmonico’s, in my photographs

7 frames from my visits
  • A woman stands on a Financial District street corner near Delmonico's restaurant with a yellow taxi passing by.
    Christmas
  • A pedestrian crosses the street in front of the flatiron-style building housing Delmonico's restaurant in FiDi.
    Christmas
  • A woman crosses the street in front of Delmonico's restaurant on a Financial District corner.
    Christmas
  • A woman crosses the street near the Delmonico's building on a Financial District corner with a taxi passing by.
    Christmas
Where Delmonico’s appears on New York Dearest

It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Address56 Beaver St, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Opened in 1827, Delmonico’s reemerged after a lengthy hiatus post-pandemic (and some trademark disputes, go figure). Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

Throughout its history, Delmonico’s has been a favored haunt for the city’s elite. Celebrating 200 years in 2027, stylish. Heavy hitters include tender Rib eyes, fresh oysters and luxurious caviar.

Read it on the list
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

The oldest restaurants in New York

No. 4 on that list2 min from the subway
Only if

Established in 1827 (almost 200 years ago, imagine!), Delmonico’s recently re-opened after being closed for three years due to the pandemic and some trademark disputes (go figure). I guess three years is nothing in the grand scheme of things, considering this one of the oldest restaurants in New York City.

Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

Throughout its history, Delmonico’s has been a favored haunt for the city’s elite. Celebrating 200 years in 2027, stylish locals still rely on Delmonico’s for celebratory meals. Heavy hitters include tender Rib eyes, fresh oysters and luxurious caviar.

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Delmonico’s

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