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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Tom C.

    I'm surprised this place wasn't more crowded--it definitely deserves more attention. The pastas here are some of the best I've had in the city. The Japanese influences on the menu make the dishes interesting. The uni tagliolini and miso Carbonara are absolute "chef's kiss" perfection. The service was prompt and very friendly throughout our lunch. Plus, they accept InKind, which made the payment process a breeze. If you're looking for high-quality, creative pasta, you need to check this place out!

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    Elizabeth X.

    Came here for their Valentine's Day prix fixe. Right off the bat I liked that there wasn't a *huge* Valentine's Day mark up (although of course there was some) in the $120 pp Valentine's Day four course prix fixe versus their normal $95 pp four-course prix fixe, as the Valentine's Day one came with a complimentary cocktail and a rose. The food was amazing. The beef tartare came with this amazing bread, and the arancini was great. Both noodle dishes (carbonara and cacio e Szechuan) were cooked really well. The duck and filet mignon were also delicious--the farro the duck came with and the mushrooms the filet mignon came with were amazing, despite just being sides. I wasn't as into the dessert flight--the matcha cheesecake didn't taste that matcha-y, but the panna cotta and strawberry cheesecake were good. Now, for the cons: there was almost no Asian influence to any of their dishes. Which is fine--the did Italian food very well--but just kinda weird given the marketing. For example, the cacio e Szechuan was supposed to come with Szechuan peppercorn, but there was no taste of that at all (and you can see in the photo there was just no peppercorn). I'm not sure if this was just a mistake in the way ours was cooked, but it meant both our pastas had basically the same taste. Also, I couldn't really taste miso in the carbonara (although I will grant the pork belly was extremely delicious). And again, the matcha cheesecake kinda just tasted like regular cheesecake. Also, our four-course meal took 2.5 hours, with an extremely long wait between our pasta dish and main course. This was likely because they were overwhelmed with Valentine's Day couples--the place was packed--but it felt a bit weird that it wasn't acknowledged. Service and ambience were very nice, and overall I'd like to come back on a normal day to see if this was a one off!

    Zee C.

    I have been wanting to come to this cozy and inviting spot for a while as I always crossed it during my neighborhood walks. The food lived up to the expectations that I've had. the food was phenomenal. The service was prompt, friendly and accommodating because we did have a last minute addition. Definitely don't miss the lobster ravioli, the airline chicken and octopus. I would have given this spot 5 stars but had to take one off for the salmon (which looked pretty but not flavor profile we were looking for) and the super strong drinks (which is okay if you're looking to get sloshed quick - maybe on a bad date?!?)

    Annika K.

    did a friday night walk in spontaneous after passing this spot a ton of times- was very intrigued by italian japanese fusion my friend and i split everything: 1 entree, 1 main, 1 app. we did the miso ceasar it was a good salad & easy to pull apart and share. crunchy w a chip on top the coconut curry salmon had an amazing sauce but the salmon was slightly overcooked. the grain this came with was delicious the vodka pasta was my favorite - cooked perfectly al dente and was actually kind of spicy! service was great def would recommend and return

    Arancini
    David H.

    One Menu / Two Ways. Pre-Fix or A La Carte. We went the Pre-Fix route, so we could try 8 things, but in smaller size. Started with a Hibiscus Mockarita. I've kinda given up on the N/A Mocktails, but this one was pretty good. My wife had a Pink Pony Vesper that turned into a Libation-Obsession; Vodka & Gin Martini...plenty of razzle dazzle and a cotton candy garnish. {Find her review for the full story} And now...the meal. THE SPARK - Crispy Salmon Nigiri & Arancini (Rice Balls). Wise choices to start. ROOTS & WAVES - Crispy Calamari was crispy, hot and crunchy with great dipping sauce. Miso Caesar was not good at all. Flavorless dressing with a crispy thing on top, (see picture). Hard pass CRAFTED BY HAND (Mid Course) - Miso Carbonara was ok. Some sort of sour taste was buried in the dish, that even the strong pancetta couldn't cancel out. Forest Ravioli was the winner here. We even finished the sauce with a spoon ! ELEMENTAL (Mains) - Black Cod & Miso Demi was quite nice. Loved the Taro Mash. Tempura Chicken Parm was a huge portion. I think they may have given us the A La Carte version by mistake, which was fine. We took some home . Ube Cheesecake was ok. A bit dry and heavy. "Italian Roots Asian Soul" is the motto at Sesamo. But I'd think they need to lighten up on the miso and concentrate more on the Italian.

    May L.

    Starting off strong with a Pink Pony Vesper--huge fan of a martini 2.0 and of this. With gin AND vodka, it's a cute sleeper cocktail, especially looking so innocent in a frosty nick and nora glass. I'm assuming the "pink pony-ness" is the peachy vodka, clipped cloud of blue cotton candy, and edible glitter...And for the pop-culture fans, this drink is equivalent to Chappell Roan being a Bond girl. 10/10, make that movie! The hibiscus mockarita with the messy black lava salt needs to GO. We opted for the Sesamo experience (for the fall 2025 menu) which was 4 courses for $99 PP. With some hits, like the crispy salmon nigiri, and some confusing misses, like the miso Caesar crunch, we enjoyed the variety of Asian Italian fusion--mild puzzlement included. What was also confusing were the sizes of the last course--the tempura chicken parm was Italian dinner size, enormous!...While the black miso cod was small and seemed ornamental nestled on the edge of a whipped taro mash...thing. We ended with ube cheesecake and that was tasty, a standard cheesecake slice beautifully purple with strawberries ontop. We loved the service, we weren't constantly bothered and someone came by to wipe off our little crumbs and spills in between courses. It's a cute little restaurant, it's obviously a little loud during dinner service on a Friday night, but I'm still glad we got to experience it--it's worth the 3 Benjamins (gasp!) Cheers!

    Black Cod
    Caroline C.

    This place was such a gem! I'm so glad I found it. We did the Sesamo experience and it was a lot of great food for the value! Pasta is all house made. The octopus was the most tender we've ever had- we didn't even need a knife to cut it. Best octopus we've had around the country. Great flavors and fusion. Highly recommend for romantic dates or a great dinner before a show. Ambiance was super chill and jazzy.

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    Alice L.

    Italian with an Asian flare - who wouldn't want to try! The ambiance was inviting and very Hell's Kitchen vibe! Hints of red and wood decor set the scene. Service was prompt and they very knowledgeable! The food - omg the food It was simply delicious! I would recommend starting with the sesame bread with their home made butter- it's whipped and almost to die for! The oysters were fresh and well balanced We also had the octopus - very well done with the whipped purple potato ! The pasta was well balanced with just enough heat and truffles! The steak- a must try ! Melted in your mouth almost like wagu! If you have room for dessert ask the waiter for their recommendations they won't lead you wrong! Will come back for sure!

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    Carina H.

    Sesamo has been on my list for the longest time, and I finally got a group of friends to go with me. Upon entering (arriving early for our reservation), we were greeted kindly by staff. The attentive service continued throughout the night. The restaurant wasn't too loud, so our group was able to easily converse. Everyone at our table got the meal set. The Caesar Salad was the most unique I've ever had. I loved the crisp, savoriness, and saltiness of the dish because of the rice chips and furikake. The rice chips made the salad taste more like a fun snack than just vegetables, which I loved The 50 Shades of Earl Grey mocktail was the most complex-tasting mocktail I've ever tried and quite possibly the best mocktail choice I've ever made. The Duck Ragu Rigatoni tasted exactly like it sounds except with a slight guru masala twist. The twist works, making the flavor feel a little deeper and richer than a typical ragu rigatoni. The Chocolate Katsu Bread was a bit of a letdown because it sounded unique but didn't taste as unique as I thought it would. I did try a bit of a friend's tiramisu, which was delicious.

    Matcha Tiramisu
    Kruti S.

    We stumbled upon this place and loved the eclectic take on Italian cuisine with an Asian inspired twist. The service was great, and the host was extremely friendly. Highlight of this place was the matcha tiramisu. It is to die for, and I would definitely come back to Sesamo for the food, especially the tiramisu.

    Espresso Martini
    Paul S.

    Italian food with Asian influences, perfect for a pre-theater meal Location One the corner of 52nd Street and 10th Avenue, we walked early on a week night, we were warmly welcomed and sat at a window seat. There is a beautiful red seat in the back. The bar is quite large and the spacing is nice. This location is popular with the theater crowd but it is quite far west but worth the walk Food and Drink Everything was great from the cocktails and main courses. We went with the pre-theater three course to try some different items, Duck Ragu Rigatoni, Agnolotti, Arancini, Bluefin Tuna Nigiri, and finished with the Matcha Tiramisu, Chocolate Katsu Bread. The Agnolotti was very flavorful with the ginger scallion pesto. The duck dish was very feeling and full bodied too. Service We were there early so everything was quick and smooth. I liked the pacing of the service and felt overall a relaxed energy. Overall This is a great spot with a unique fusion dishes which has a glossary of Asian food terms for those less familiar with different items. Next Broadway show, we are coming back to Sesamo.

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    This is a go to spot when visiting the city. Convenient to midtown and the theaters. The food is good and reliable. The cocktails are phenomenal. Beata at the bar is a pleasure and will cater a drink to exactly what you're looking for. Head to Sesamo and enjoy!

    Black Cod
    Anne D.

    Had a lovely pre-theater experience dining at this beautiful restaurant! We had fried artichoke to start our meal. It was beautifully prepared and the sauce was very light. The light lemon flavor really made it delightful without any sauce. For entrees, we had four very different options and all hit the mark. We had the fennel salad, homemade papperdelle,miso black cod and the angus strip lion steak. All were perfectly prepared and unique in their own way. Service staff was wonderful and very mindful of showtime performances. We were only a 15 minute walk to Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. Great choice and definitely would recommend!

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    Food and service were excellent and we all enjoyed it very much. Orange burrata small plate was really outstanding

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    1.9 mi•Flatiron

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    4.6(47 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Flatiron

    2nd time here. In a city with so many options, the service and hospitality blew me away. During my…read morefirst visit I had made a comment, which they remembered and then proceeded to go above and beyond. Ambiance was upscale, intimate, perfect for a night out or something more casual. The dill vodka martini was dangerously easy to drink. We enjoyed every dish here, but standouts included the labneh (+simit), wagyu filet mignon, and the seasonal butternut squash. If you like uni, then the spicy tuna crispy rice or the uni pasta. Unpopular opinion, but the carrots were OK so i'd skip in favor of other options. Get the dark chocolate mousse for dessert and thank me later. We left stuffed and will be back. Shoutout to Hector!

    Opto had been on my list for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get a…read morereservation. The space feels warm and inviting the moment you walk in. But just as I'd given my name and the hostess was about to seat me, someone at the bar stepped in to greet friends, and three people stood up to meet them. By the time I could get around them, the hostess was already at the far end of the restaurant, near a back room, not having waited to guide me the rest of the way. I'd barely reached the table, hadn't sat down or taken off my jacket, when a waiter greeted me and asked if I'd been to the restaurant before. I gave him a look that said I haven't even sat down yet, but he pressed on, asking what kind of water I wanted and whether I'd decided on a drink. In that moment, the room stopped feeling like fine dining and started feeling like a diner. When my friend arrived a few minutes later -- someone I hadn't seen in a long time -- a waiter was at the table the instant she sat down, asking what she wanted to drink. They tried to clear our starters twice while we were still eating, and at one point took the cutlery off my friend's plate while she was mid-bite of her salad, just to make room for the entrées. During the entrées, two waiters and a back waiter attempted to clear our plates three separate times while we were still eating. The food was delicious, and the space was lovely. But the sense of being rushed throughout the meal was the most absurd I've experienced at a restaurant like this. I won't be going back.

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    Cute window into another dining area

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    Sesamo - italian - Updated September 2026

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