Upland
Justin Smillie's California-Italian cooking meets Stephen Starr's polish in a sun-washed Flatiron dining room built around a wood-burning oven.
The kitchen leans on live fire and market produce to turn out dishes like the cult-favorite Spicy Rigatoni and a Crispy Pig Tail that arrives glazed and impossibly crunchy. Exposed brick, brass fixtures, and a buzzing bar give the room an easy, grown-up energy that suits both a quick cocktail and a slow, multi-course dinner.
Best for: Date night and lively group dinners













