Tessa

The menu features a lot of grilled and roasted meats , as well as homemade pastas , salads , and charcuterie items. Appetizers are priced in the low teens, and most of the entrees are in the mid 20s. Read more

Nice, intimate restaurant . I'm not a fan of the close seating arrangements, but we sat on the end and it was fine. The food was delicious! The Rabbit Cavatelli was delicious!

Make ur own bennie with arancini was so filling! Bearnaise sauce is best i think. Fries were also delish and it looks like a big resto to take big brunch groups. Full bar inside

Cocktails were great, ambiance was great. Service was slow but friendly . The fusilli was very bland. But the fish stew special was great! And so was the shared plate dips

I was genuinely impressed with the ambiance, service and food at Tessa. The presentation of each plate was more impressive as they kept coming. I highly recommend the duck . Perfect date spot .

Burger is freakin AMAZING! I guess they make the bun with pizza dough !? Cocktails are delicious. Music and ambiance are very sexy. Bartender , Cory, is the bomb!

Really cute restaurant 'hidden' in the UWS. Not bcs its up there but bcs its being hidden by an awful awning! Really worthy find. Brunch was great and the place is really well designed.

The Bitches Say: A. Everything was well executed and on point. The green juices and Bloody Marys were delightful, but we had to wait a bit for refills. Read more

The burrata was good, and the creamed spinach was literally perfect. Staff is attentive without hovering, and sitting at the bar is a surprisingly pleasant experience.

I really liked the octopus and the tomato salad . My husband loved the monkfish and my stepmother loved the fish tagine . Looking forward to returning.

Really like this place. Service great and very friendly . Great bar . Food excellent. Try the pork belly .

Fabulous addition to the UWS. They have some kinks to work out like an extremely slow service bar . But overall beautiful, lively atmosphere and food exceeded expectations.

Tessa is great! Tip: Sit at the bar and see if Adrian (the head mixologist is there) he might just make you something super special!

The build your Bennie eggs Benedict option is great, and the shrimp roll , better than any lobster roll

Great new spot on UWS. Pass on the dips for the appetizer , octopus was ok, beets were great. Pastas for the main course are the best bet.

Consistently great. Try the vesper martini , the octopus appetizer , the brie special appetizer , and the rabbit cavatelli .

Love everything here must get The bombolonis

A fabulous new spot on the UWS - loved the focaccia , burrata , and linguini . Can't wait to go back again!

The food is wonderful, lovely atmosphere and the staff is attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommended.

Basque and classical Spanish food given a modern take. Upper West Side deliciousness and beautiful decor.

Amazing people and service, along with a really creative menu. A great addition to the UWS!

Rabbit cavatelli was scrumptious! Go with a bottle for better wines . Carmel corn at the end was a sweet finish.

I liked half of the items ordered — recommend the burrata and drunken mussels . The leek and potato soup was below average, as was the burger

The small pasta serving is still pretty sizable. Scallop risotto and rabbit cavatelli both excellent.

Burrata , spring salad and rabbit cavatelli are great. So is a bottle of Rosé to help it down!

Beer was a tad expensive but the selection was good and had a large bar area. The bar tender (Dominic I think?) was the best

Get the ahi tuna sandwich (with the brioche !)

Scallops with lemon and pea risotto . Rich and flavorful.

Fantastic place! Great addition to the UWS.

New dish: gambas ajillo is delicious! Say hi to Adrian - bartender

Try the burrata appetizer and braised pork cheeks . Dessert have the coffee pot de creme

Burrata and linguine were on point!!!

Burrata , cauliflower , and the pastas are amazing

The desserts are especially good, can't remember anything else.

Mussels are outstanding

Octopus appetizer amazing. Pot de creme dessert divine.

Dinner tonight here with my longtime friends Jackie and Jyll Mason #funinnyc

The Boulevardier vintage cocktail is sweet and bitter at once. Nice!

The new industrial style restaurant is sure to please with its French-Mediterranean menu.

Great cocktails and a nice atmosphere!

Good food. Free sparkling water! Bafflingly weird service.

Always happy with my meal here!

Try the cavatelli , octopus , & swordfish .

Reservation is a must!

Skip the brunch menu . Restaurant looks great but has no personality or soul.

Great brunch !

Nebbiolo and risotto !!

Burrata salad !

Rabbit ! Yum

Horrible service. Waited 90 min for apps to arrive on a sun night!