Festivál Café NYC

Solid drink selection. Staff is friendly. It’s nice to see a midtown east/Lenox hill location that is unique from the sterile wine bars and Irish style sports pubs. The environment has a nice warm neighborhood feel. We had good martinis and oysters. I would go back for some of the fancier latte beverages in the day time.

It’s always nice to trip upon a little gem that you weren’t expecting to be such a lovely experience. That is Festival. From their choice of music to the decor, it just adds to the great experience of the very interesting cocktails, and lovely food. I had the pleasure of engaging with Jesse the bartender, who provided excellent, friendly service and made us feel tended to. Although I only get to New York part-time, I will make a point of visiting this restaurant again.

Outstanding first birthday! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and I had my decor added too plus a carousel! The service was attentive. And my guests RAVED about the food! We did a buyout of the entire restaurant and it was so worth it! Flexible & comfortable space! Tyler made the process seamless for me. Especially the vegetarian menu. Very happy with everything they offer including a balloon package. Thinking of another event i can plan there next! Thanks so much!

Came with a groupon and was treated so beautifully. Great view, great tunes, fantastic food. Ill def be back!

I was disheartened by my first experience at Festival. While the staff themselves were kind and attentive, I felt deeply uncomfortable encountering flyers displayed in the restaurant opposing a proposed homeless shelter in our community. I fully recognize the owners’ right to express their views through their business. At the same time, I believe consumers also have the right to make informed choices about where they spend their money. For those of us who believe that people deserve safe shelter rather than being left on the streets in the dead of winter, this is important context to know before choosing to dine here. I hope the owners never have to personally experience the fear and heartbreak of having a loved one without housing. Unfortunately, this experience has made it clear that F