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Gotham Restaurant, a renowned New American restaurant, opened its doors in 1984 and quickly became a sensation with its grand setting, first-class food, and unpretentious service. Under the leadership of Chef Alfred Portale, the restaurant received numerous accolades and awards for its exceptional cuisine. Now, after 36 years of success, Gotham has been newly owned by Bret Csencsitz and will re-open this September with Executive Chef Ron Paprocki at the helm. With a diverse range of experiences from her travels around the world, Chef Victoria Blamey takes the baton to continue Gotham's legacy of providing an unforgettable dining experience.
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10/19/2026

Pianist David Leighton will be playing three concerts at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music Cary Hall beginning this fall: 11/13, 2/11 and 5/1

The first program on November 13 will feature Bach’s Italian Concerto, BWV 971, Chopin’s Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47, and the Rachmaninoff Sonata Opus 36.

Mr. Leighton’s career has spanned fifty years starting as a graduate of The Juilliard School of Music at 19 with his Master’s. Before graduating he was personally invited by Rafael Kubelik to join The Metropolitan Opera music staff. He spent the next ten years preparing famous productions there and concertizing with Met Opera artists Luciano Pavarotti and Beverly Sills, to name a couple, as well as touring internationally for many more years with his own production company, Operaworks.

Mr. Leighton offers an operatic approach to performing on the grand piano that entertains through dramatic power and an expressive, highly individual style. Discover his distinct voice with the first of three concerts this season:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-leighton-solo-piano-concert-season-tickets-2001005340840

10/18/2026

Take the first sip of “Chardonnay” with us this coming Friday at One Flight Up! The new single from Kristen Lee Sergeant | Singer • Songwriter • Sommelier’s “Intoxication” (Sunnyside, March ’27) will give you a taste of pleasures to come and downtown’s newest jazz venue that feels iconic and immediate all at once. 🗽🙌

Our band for the night includes some of jazz’s best and nicest—Jeb Patton on piano, Mary Ann McSweeney on bass, Allan Mednard on drums, and special guest Ted Nash on all the reeds. 🎷

Sets at 7p & 8:30p. Music room $30/set, premium bar seating $20/set (ltd qty available), 1 drink minimum.

Reserve in bio or bit.ly/KristenLeeSergeantOneFlightUp

We can’t wait to see and sip with you there! 🥂

04/21/2026

The next Gotham Book Event…is in Brooklyn! Join me and author on May 2 at Santa Fe BK for a labor of love that combines art, community and cuisine.

Our literary garden party celebrates Mr. Peck’s new book, “The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop,” about the great writer and the novel she considered her best.

The family-owned Santa Fe BK boasts the most authentic New Mexican cuisine in NYC, hand-muddled margaritas, and a picturesque space inside and out that provides a portal to Santa Fe—a place that to know is to love.

To paraphrase lyrics from “Rent,” though we are not (yet!) opening a restaurant in Santa Fe, we are excited to provide you with a taste from here while stirring your souls with the novelist who, in my view, does it best.

Get 🎟️ for $20 at link in bio and enjoy New Mexican hors d’oeuvres plus one margarita, glass of w**e or b**r. Books will be available for sale and signing!

N.B. The final photo in the Gotham Library features a first edition of Cather’s Pulitzer winner from 1923, “One of Ours,” alongside a color-coordinated cocktail by the beloved Billy Steel, now found at ! We shot this for Memorial Day 2023, the book’s 100th anniversary.

12/05/2025

We are excited to reunite with our beloved Dal Segno Trio 6-10pm on three Fridays this December in the Lobby Bar!

Bandleader and curator Darrell Smith and his Trio including David Kingsnorth on bass and on keys will feature a stellar guest lineup:

TONIGHT 12/5: Steve Wilson on sax
NEXT FRIDAY 12/12: Vocalist Brianna Thomas and 🥁🥁please…
FRIDAY 12/19 none other than Wycliffe Gordon on trombone!

No reservations required. Come by for drinks/bar bites or pop by before or after dinner at the .

See you in Times Square!

11/26/2025

Yes!! Bret Csencsitz is curating a new music café at The Times Square Edition. First up, none other than the great John Cameron Mitchell on December 12 & 13!

As most of you know, “JCM” is the Tony and Sundance winner behind “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” the indelible play and movie—turning 25 this year!

We are so proud to be presenting John in The Edition’s gorgeous 701West 11th Floor space overlooking Times Square.

Each seating will include a three-course menu by . John Cameron will perform Hedwig hits alongside his beloved Bowie repertoire joined by , and 🎤🎸

That’s not all in music next month!! Longtime curator/headliner Darrell Smith and his Dal Segno Trio will be playing the 10th Floor Lobby Bar Fridays December 5, 12 & 19 with a stunning lineup including and joining core members and David Kingsnorth on bass.

DM for details and get tix at our link in bio!

10/20/2025

The debut of Gotham Jazz x Chef’s Dinner Table at 132 Mulberry was a triumph!! Link in bio for your next chance to experience our new epicurean music lounge starring Kristen Lee Sergeant’s Song Salon.

From discovering Kristen’s brilliance at Joe’s Pub in 2022 to this new chapter on Mulberry, we are honored to be presenting an artist of rare musical and intellectual powers.

Our next Song Salon on November 13 will again feature Kristen in duo with the stunning on guitar. The all-inclusive ticket offers excellent w**e and bites à volonté before and after the show for unimpeded conversation and art.

We’re so grateful to for letting us consecrate downtown’s newest stage and can’t wait to see you there! 🎶🍷

10/15/2025

We are officially "more than a place"! In our quest to keep offering a taste of New York at its best, we are now bringing the ethos of Gotham Jazz to a NEW epicurean music venue at 132 Mulberry—all thanks to the hospitality and partnership of CChef's Dinner Table NYC

Our first show will be KKristen Lee Sergeants "Song Salon," premiering TOMORROW! With Kristen's beautiful voice and songbook alongside CDT's famously excellent food and w**e à volonté, we aim to move your hearts, minds, and palates in equal measure.

Click for details and remaining tickets to our foray into Little Italy... BBret CsencsitzCCassandra Csencsitzand many other friends of Gotham will be there!

Chef's Dinner Table is an exclusive and exciting concept in fine dining designed specifically for culinary aficionados.

10/07/2025

Gotham Jazz was perhaps THE great joy of the last leg of our journey on 12th Street. Curated by Darrell Smith and his Dal Segno Trio with David Kingsnorth and Yago Vazquez, we staged a weekly rotation of thrilling New York talents too numerous to name.

Gotham Jazz also gave us a stage that led to our multiple presentations of former Gotham somm turned astonishing singer-songwriter, Kristen Lee Sergeant, who with Ted Nash even gave us one Big Band performance for the holidays. The great Kelly Green was also a repeat muse. One night the cast of Classic Stage Company’s black odyssey took the band. We thank them all for the memories.

Our vision to provide world-class music and dining under one roof was fulfilled for a few sweet years. Next week, exactly one year after closing our doors, we reignite this vision in partnership with Chef’s Dinner Table. Next Thursday, October 16, we will cut the ribbon on an intimate music lounge in their gorgeous 5th Floor loft at 132 Mulberry. We’ll kick things off with Kristen Lee Sergeant’s Song Salon, a new show drawing on her original body of work and including first listens of new material from the mind and lips of a singular artist who was truly made in NYC.

We are grateful to and proud to be fulfilling our mission to stay “more than a place” in life after 12th Street. 🔗 in bio to 🎟️ and see you on Mulberry!

06/16/2025

Congratulations, Joseph! 🙌 Chef Michael White’s latest sensation, Santi, has nabbed one of New York’s most beloved maître d’s in “our” Joseph Scherr.

Joseph gave his all to Gotham for a grand total of 15 years, 2009-2020 then again 2021-2024. We couldn’t be happier for the Santi team and guests who will benefit from the masterful service training and heartfelt pomp that Joseph brought to Gotham’s table.

Bret and William celebrated a certain 15th birthday at Santi, where they had a tremendous experience of dining’s triple threat: food, service, and space. 👏👏👏

Most of all, it was heartwarming to reunion with dear Joseph and to celebrate his new work home. Go see him at Santi!

05/28/2025

When Gotham closed as the pandemic hit New York, Bret sold its million-dollar w**e cellar through . He wrote for our Journal that the process was like watching Gotham be dismantled bit by bit.

When Bret reopened Gotham in 2021, he and the intrepid worked from the ground up to rebuild a cellar worthy of our comeback. This was restorative in the truest sense, and today, as Gotham now means more than any one place, we are thrilled to be collaborating with Dumbo’s **es to introduce the Gotham W**e Club!

Simply no one is curating w**e with the precision and pricing of taste56, and their team has put together a program of hard-to-find w**es at unbeatable prices exclusively for us.

Sign up for our newsletter at 🔗 in bio, then look forward to instructive and delicious weekly offers. We hope to become your new go-to for inspired w**e buying! 🍷🍾🥂

Address

12 East 12th Street, MANHATTAN
New York, NY
10003

To reach East 12th Street in New York, you have several options for public transport and driving/parking.

Public Transport:
1. Subway: Take the subway to Union Square. From there, walk south on Broadway until you reach East 12th Street.
2. Bus: Take the M14A or M14D bus and get off at the stop near East 12th Street.

Driving/Parking:
Please note that parking in New York City can be challenging, so it's recommended to use public transport if possible. However, if you choose to drive:

1. From Manhattan: Take any major avenue heading downtown (e.g., Park Avenue) until you reach East 12th Street. Look for parking garages or street parking in the area.
2. From Brooklyn/Queens: Take the Williamsburg Bridge or Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan. Once in Manhattan, head downtown until you reach East 12th Street. Look for parking garages or street parking in the area.

Remember to check for parking regulations and availability before leaving as they may vary depending on the day and time.

Note: These directions are provided without mentioning Gotham Restaurant specifically, as per your request.

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2:15pm
	5:30pm - 9:45pm
Tuesday	12pm - 2:15pm
	5:30pm - 9:45pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2:15pm
	5:30pm - 9:45pm
Thursday	12pm - 2:15pm
	5:30pm - 9:45pm
Friday	12pm - 2:15pm
	5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10:30pm
Sunday	5pm - 9:45pm

Website

https://www.gothambarandgrill.com/

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What people say

Gotham Restaurant, located on East 12th Street in New York, is a shining example of the best that New American restaurants have to offer. With its rich history and commitment to excellence, Gotham has been a beloved establishment since its founding in 1984 by Jerry Kretchmer, Jeff Bliss, Rick Rathe, and Robert Rathe.

From the moment you step inside Gotham, you are transported to a world of culinary delight. The restaurant's grand setting exudes elegance and sophistication, creating the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable dining experience. The owners' vision of creating a lively downtown restaurant with a Parisian brasserie vibe while staying true to its American roots has truly been realized.

Under the leadership of renowned Chef Alfred Portale, Gotham quickly rose to acclaim and became an instant sensation. With three James Beard Awards, one Michelin Star, and five 3-star reviews from the New York Times, it is clear that Portale's talent and dedication to his craft were unmatched. His innovative approach to New American cuisine set the standard for excellence in the industry.

Now, after 36 years of success, Gotham has passed the baton to Chef Victoria Blamey. Hailing from Santiago, Chile, Chef Blamey brings a diverse range of experiences from her travels around the world. Her passion for food shines through in every dish she creates at Gotham.

The menu at Gotham is a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From perfectly cooked steaks to delicate seafood dishes and creative vegetarian options, there is something for everyone at this iconic restaurant. Each plate is meticulously crafted with attention to detail and presented with flair.

In addition to its exceptional cuisine, Gotham prides itself on providing unpretentious service that makes every guest feel welcome and valued. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings, ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

Whether you are a longtime fan of Gotham or a first-time visitor, you will be captivated by the restaurant's timeless charm and commitment to culinary excellence. With Chef Victoria Blamey at the helm, Gotham continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a New American restaurant.

Make your reservation at Gotham Restaurant today and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.