Food was good. Band was great. Limited menu with outrageous prices. Doesn't align with “cafe/cocktail bar” marketing they do. Love the concept but the location and prices throw me off.
audrey
This is one of those lucky finds in NYC . In the fall, I just happened to walk by this place and we needed a quick pick me up at happy hour, so that is where the story begins. The food and drinks were excellent, and the owner invited me back for an espresso martini due to a little mixup that day.  I went yesterday to collect my drink with no intention to spend any extra time there. I enjoyed the bartender, ambience and espresso martini so much that I invited a friend to join me and had two more of their specialty drinks and an appetizer. The music was so good that I had to change my playlist to continue listening when I left .Thank you Jesse and Tyler. I will see you again in a few months.
Meredith Montgomery
Overpriced. $28 omelette! Food was good, service as well but everything was way overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jorge alberto Perez
Very nice experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RSVP Events
Highest praise for the events team at Festivál!!! Tyler was a huge help in the execution of my event. Thanks to your staff, as well, who did an excellent job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate gombar
I just went to festival for the first time, after wanting to try it for awhile! The experience was just wonderful and the atmosphere is so fun and cute. Perfect for a girls trip to the bar or evening out.
John G. Provided the best service we could have asked for. We told him what our taste was in drinks and he whipped something up and it was amazing. He makes sure the vibes are great and that you have the best personal experience.
Highly recommend this spot and definitely make sure John G. Is your bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Schmidt
Best avocado toast ever!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max
Great food, great vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rusty Williams
Great food- kale salad with chicken was on point!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kelly Sawyer
The Festival is such a special spot on the Upper East Side. The food is consistently amazing, the atmosphere is inviting, and the hospitality is truly unmatched. Every time I visit, the staff make me feel so welcomed and taken care of! it’s clear they genuinely care about creating a great experience for everyone.
A huge shoutout to John G. behind the bar, who is nothing short of exceptional. His bartending is exquisite, every cocktail perfectly balanced and made with real artistry. He’s personable, attentive, and always elevates the energy of the room.
Festival has become one of my go-to places in the city, not just for the food and drinks, but for the people who make it feel like home.
Food was not good esp for the price. Went for brunch. Bellinis & mimosas were 2 drinks on offer for the bottomless brunch. They did NOT have any juice to make them.-Ummmm go to store & get it esp since it's $35 pp. Don't get fooled by the olives. For $12 you get a small bowl of olives in olive oil. No spices or herbs just a bowl of olives. The tuna tartar was tasteless-$40! The salad was NOT NOT NOT a BIG salad as the menu says. It was more of a side salad in a big bowl NOT worth the $20. I was there to celebrate a birthday- Very disappointing.
GiGi
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Dimitrova
Lovely place in midtown with amazing atmosphere and delicious food and John provided us with excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly Jordan
Came at 4-5pm, made a reservation online, and the kitchen was closed BUT the staff was super kind and let us order what has been some seriously amazing food and drink. 10/10 would stop by any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle
Just stopped in for burgers on a Sunday evening & was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely go back.
Food was good. Band was great. Limited menu with outrageous prices. Doesn't align with “cafe/cocktail bar” marketing they do. Love the concept but the location and prices throw me off.
This is one of those lucky finds in NYC . In the fall, I just happened to walk by this place and we needed a quick pick me up at happy hour, so that is where the story begins. The food and drinks were excellent, and the owner invited me back for an espresso martini due to a little mixup that day.  I went yesterday to collect my drink with no intention to spend any extra time there. I enjoyed the bartender, ambience and espresso martini so much that I invited a friend to join me and had two more of their specialty drinks and an appetizer. The music was so good that I had to change my playlist to continue listening when I left .Thank you Jesse and Tyler. I will see you again in a few months.
Overpriced. $28 omelette! Food was good, service as well but everything was way overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very nice experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highest praise for the events team at Festivál!!! Tyler was a huge help in the execution of my event. Thanks to your staff, as well, who did an excellent job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just went to festival for the first time, after wanting to try it for awhile! The experience was just wonderful and the atmosphere is so fun and cute. Perfect for a girls trip to the bar or evening out.
John G. Provided the best service we could have asked for. We told him what our taste was in drinks and he whipped something up and it was amazing. He makes sure the vibes are great and that you have the best personal experience.
Highly recommend this spot and definitely make sure John G. Is your bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best avocado toast ever!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food- kale salad with chicken was on point!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Festival is such a special spot on the Upper East Side. The food is consistently amazing, the atmosphere is inviting, and the hospitality is truly unmatched. Every time I visit, the staff make me feel so welcomed and taken care of! it’s clear they genuinely care about creating a great experience for everyone.
A huge shoutout to John G. behind the bar, who is nothing short of exceptional. His bartending is exquisite, every cocktail perfectly balanced and made with real artistry. He’s personable, attentive, and always elevates the energy of the room.
Festival has become one of my go-to places in the city, not just for the food and drinks, but for the people who make it feel like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food was not good esp for the price. Went for brunch. Bellinis & mimosas were 2 drinks on offer for the bottomless brunch. They did NOT have any juice to make them.-Ummmm go to store & get it esp since it's $35 pp. Don't get fooled by the olives. For $12 you get a small bowl of olives in olive oil. No spices or herbs just a bowl of olives. The tuna tartar was tasteless-$40! The salad was NOT NOT NOT a BIG salad as the menu says. It was more of a side salad in a big bowl NOT worth the $20. I was there to celebrate a birthday- Very disappointing.
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place in midtown with amazing atmosphere and delicious food and John provided us with excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came at 4-5pm, made a reservation online, and the kitchen was closed BUT the staff was super kind and let us order what has been some seriously amazing food and drink. 10/10 would stop by any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just stopped in for burgers on a Sunday evening & was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely go back.
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