Upland

Born in Upland, California and raised in rural Hunterdon County, NJ, Justin Smillie’s early environment informed the kind of chef he is today, one with a passion for the bounty of local farms, bold flavors, and the simple expression of extraordinary ingredients.

9 / 10
1533
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 686-1006

  • Website

    uplandnyc.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St) New York , NY 10010 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 261


Keywords:

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GQ Magazine

This whole hen-of-the-woods mushroom presents some magical fungus harvested from deep inside the forest : a big dramatic blossom of ’shroom , deep-fried and crispy and flecked with snipped chives . Read more

AmateurConcierge

Excellent brunch which is a bit easier than dinner to secure. Donuts were great, burger is excellent and all the egg dishes were fantastic. Another great Upland experience!

Eater

The duck wings , according to Eater critic Ryan Sutton, "rival the finest chicken wings ." The supremely meaty and crispy wings come with lemon , olive oil , and yuzu kosho. Three wings for $18. Read more

Jason Brew

Very popular spot for brunch and dinner . The doughnuts (made in house) are a must as a starter. The kale sandwich and eggs Benedict are really good as well

Elyse Estrada

For brunch you must get the bucatini cacio e pepe . Prob the most amazing dish and so simple. Also highly recommend an order of pancakes for the table. The frittata is huge, I barely could eat half.

Ting

Delicious hen-in-the-woods mushroom . Such rich earthy flavour. I almost think the cheese spread overwhelmes it. This place is bustling. If u can't get a table reservation , try the bar .

The Corcoran Group

We were genuinely sad when we finished our meal here because we didn't want it to end. Definitely start with the duck wings , followed by the bucatini and the crackling porcelet. Save room for dessert !

LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell

One of the best dining options in the area! The sausage and kale pizza is top notch and extensive wine list . Airy and spacious so excellent for a group or couple time!

Mike McBryan

Perfect for an early an early dinner with the parents or a later dinner date. Awesome atmosphere. All of the pastas dishes were fantastic, especially the pappardelle and tortellini .

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Service was very good today - even without a reservation . I recommend the pappardelle , also the Brussel sprouts . The pizza was so so. The bread pudding was fabulous.

Eater

Upland is opening! Make your reservations now. There may be fried Roman artichokes and tangles of spaghetti , and there will definitely be pizza . Tue, 10/28. Read more

Mayank Mahajan

One of the best meals I've ever had. The hen of the woods mushroom and the Caesar salad and the Estrella pasta were the standouts. Also amazing cocktails .

Sabarish Raghupathy

OMG - the Pistachio pizza and Pannacotta were out of this world! The bread was amazing as well ...so were the cocktails ! My new favorite place for dinner !

Matthew Caldecutt

Pappardelle with spicy sausage ragu , kale and parmigiano was great. Burgers were the most popular order at my table. Looking forward to going again.

Chad Horner

a stunning space - those are jars of preserved lemons you see lining the walls. pictured from brunch are the cacio e pepe and the eggs in hell (not as spicy as they sound)

New York Post

Celebrity spot Upland is worth visiting for their California-inspired Italian dishes like estrella pasta with chicken liver , sherry and sage ($16) and their surprising, Asian-accented plates. Read more

Emilie Futterman

Service is impeccable, food is some of the best in the city . The pine cone mushroom is crazy yummy and so is the Amish chicken . And everything. Come with friends, get everything, regret nothing.

Eater

A few highlights from the menu: the bucatini cacio e pepe , the estrella pasta with chicken liver ragu , the crispy duck wings , the 'nduja pizza , and the roasted short rib for two. Read more

Cameron Gidari

One of the best restaurants in the city . There is no wrong choice, but the whole crispy mushroom , skirt steak , and crispy polenta deserve shoutouts.

Abigail Koffler

This place has free sparkling water, great service and a a phone charging station, I never wanted to leave. Try the pear pizza and the carrots with a California wine .

Amalia Goutaki

Whole crispy mushroom , duck wings , beef tartare , bucatini cacio e pepe , papardelle, roasted salmon , roasted short rib . Great vibe, amazing decoration. Book far in advance-always packed!

Raphael Langenscheidt

The burger was the star in an already great line up. Donuts were delicious, too. Brunch was relatively easy to get in, so it's probably preferable over the dinner rush / hype. I'll be back!

Akshata Kalia

Love the ambience. It's perfect for a date or with a group. Groups larger than 8 should definitely make a reservation . The kale-sausage pizza and the chicken sandwich are amazing!

Josephine Son

What took me so long? Really love this place. Everyone is so nice. My favs were the steak tartare , fried mushrooms , and the pork . I will be dreaming of that pork !

PureWow

Bathe in the warm glow of an entire wall of preserved lemons while you nosh on elevated comfort food . It's what foodie dreams are made of. Mmm, beef tartare with puffed farro and egg yolk . Read more

kate k

Pappardelle has an awesome crunch that makes it gold. Great vego options. Pastas can be made gluten-free. Upbeat vibe and cosy decor and lighting.

Jennifer Yu

No matter the time of the day, this place never disappoints. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the burger and the bucatini cacio e pepe are my favorites.

Amanda Williams

Highlight was by far the delicious pork chop and the fresh bread and spiced butter was also very good! Pappardelle was tasty but skip the desserts . Cookies were below par and zabaglione only so so.

ᴡ Elliot

Ordering the burrata , 2 salads , asparagus pizza & a pasta for 3 people was way too much. It was all ????????????????, but next time we'd just go for two salads and a pizza . No matter what it's all perfect.

Konstantin

The food is delicious and the service is great. Very nice wine selection . The cacio and pepe at Upland is amazing in my opinion.

Eater

The Park Avenue South hangout delivers with precise food, including fragrant-spicy yuzukosho duck wings and stunning chicken-liver bolognese .

Noah Weiss

Perfect date night for two: burrata with trout roe ($18), Estrella pasta with chicken liver and rosemary ($18), and lamb neck with polenta ($35).

No Leftovers Jackie Gebel

Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The spaghettini and pizza are a must order- also the crispy mushroom and tartare

Johnnie Skywalking

Series of creative and very tasty dishes. Squid is pleasant surprise. Both soft middle part and crispy part go really well with lots of other ingredient and ink sauce.

Andrew C

The cuisine is very new American with an extensive wine list ... everything was very flavorful and full of spice (good tastes, plus hot spices too) and the lamb shoulder was perfectly crispy !!!

David Zhang

Yes the burger is bomb. But don't forget the crispy duck wings and their new fried chicken sandwich either.

Meredith Blechman

Everything is delicious and great vibe. We had the crispy mushroom , brussels sprout pizza , and smoked chicken . Insanely good. Also - they serve amazing potato bread , it's hard not to fill up on it.

AmateurConcierge

Great buzzy dining room, feels a bit like Lafayette. Everything we ate was good, but NYMag overhyped the salads , and the real star was the duck wings

Eduardo Royes

Flawless. Amazing menu. Private dining room for 20-30 is stunning, fam style option set is much broader than the norm, customizable open bar is great. Get the duck wings , any pizza , any pasta .

Lori Luo

Starr and Smillie have partnered up to create a California-inspired menu at Upland. Start off with a shared pizza (like the Pear ) and make sure to get a pasta , like the excellent Pappardelle .

Kim Ahearn

Some many yummy things to choose from. Complimentary bread & butter is amazing. Scallop is perfection. Caesar = mmmm! Spaghettini w/ crab & artichoke hearts is a delight. I'm totally going back!!

Jason Quarisa

Excellent NY restaurant . Great video and atmosphere. Super friendly staff and classic American meals with a modern twist. Arrive hungry and leave very satisfied!

Mike Jacobson

Absolutely incredible: duck wings , sopressata pizza , crispy mushroom , estrella, bucatini , branzino , skirt steak . So basically just tell them what you DON'T want on the menu to save time.

Michael Vagnetti

Beef tartare has a top crust of crunchy farro, and is served with an egg yolk nestled in anchovy dust on the side. It's a delicate style, finely minced , with horseradish .

Trae F

I’ve wanted to try this place forever and I wasn’t disappointed. Even though the pizza oven was down, we had a delicious lunch and were given cookies and milk for our patience and flexibility.

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Interesting menu, a good mix of American and Italian cuisine . Surprisingly good Cacio e Pepe ! Came here without even being hungry but I devoured the pasta in seconds.

Stephanie Yeung

Hard not to want the entire menu, but make sure to save room for their free, housemade buttery potato bread , which was seriously bomb (I had a whole loaf to myself...).

Maya Jimenez ????

One of my new favorite restaurants . Everything was incredible. Duck wing , Brussels sprouts , hen of the woods , and more.

Sebastien Latapie

Great decor and ambiance, but the brunch was hit or miss - salad was excellent, but $8 side of bacon felt like cheap hotel buffet item.

LZ

Love this place! Great cocktails . For dinner , the short ribs for two are amazing, though you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.

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