Kizuna
Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kizuna is a practical Upper East Side dinner option for first-timers who care more about convenience and later dinner timing than a heavily documented destination meal. Book it for a low-friction neighborhood plan; cross-shop Crave Fishbar Upper East, Ikyu Sushi II, or THEP Thai Restaurant if the group needs a clearer cuisine direction before committing.
About Kizuna
Kizuna is a New York City dinner option with evening hours Monday through Saturday and Sunday closure. Approach it as a practical dinner plan, and check details such as menu, pricing, seating, accessibility, or special requests directly before going.
Choose it for a low-friction New York City dinner
The key planning detail is the schedule: Kizuna is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 PM and closed on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, which gives diners a simple baseline for planning without implying a specific service style or occasion level.
First-timers should keep expectations grounded. Go when the hours and New York City location work for the night, and check any menu, availability, or accessibility questions directly before going.
Where it fits in a New York City short list
If you are comparing New York City options, consider Kizuna alongside Crave Fishbar Upper East, Ikyu Sushi II, Lusardi's, THEP Thai Restaurant, or Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd depending on what your group needs and what each venue currently offers.
The verdict: choose Kizuna when a smart-casual New York City dinner from Monday through Saturday, 5:30 to 10 PM, fits the plan. If the occasion depends on a price tier, cuisine brief, menu format, or other specifics, check those details before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 341 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kizunarestaurant.com
- Phone
- +16462838728
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kizuna sits on a quietly residential stretch of the Upper East Side and cultivates a restrained, refined atmosphere. The restaurant reads as part of the neighborhood’s private life rather than a theatrical city destination, so the room favors discreet elegance over spectacle. The tone is calm and composed—low foot traffic, townhouse facades and regular patrons shape a dining experience that values consistency. Culinary choices lean toward a modern Japanese sensibility presented with care; the sense is sophisticated and serene rather than flashy, making Kizuna feel like an understated local favorite for diners who prefer intimacy and polish.
Best For
Kizuna is best for diners who appreciate a composed, dinner-focused experience on the Upper East Side—regulars, couples and those seeking a quiet special-night meal. The menu architecture is built to support repeat visits, so guests who return often to savor familiar favorites will find the kitchen calibrated for consistency. Its hybrid approach appeals to people who want either a guided tasting or the freedom to order à la carte, and the setting lends itself to low-key celebrations and thoughtful date nights where the food, not the room, is the evening’s anchor.
Ordering Tips
Pay attention to the menu’s structure: the kitchen balances guided formats and à la carte options. If you want to be steered through a cohesive progression, opt for the Chef’s Seasonal Tasting; if you prefer control and variety across visits, pick from the a la carte sections. Signature Sashimi and the Specialty Roll are highlighted offerings worth trying, and the hybrid menu is designed to accommodate both first-time guests and frequent diners—choose the tasting to leave curation to the chef, or build your own sequence from the listed sections when you want repeatable favorites.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modest and welcoming ambiance with moderate noise levels, fostering an intimate dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Chef's Seasonal Tasting
- Signature Sashimi
- Specialty Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 341 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Kizuna does not fit
Choose Crave Fishbar Upper East if seafood is the point of the night and the group wants a more legible category before sitting down. Choose THEP Thai Restaurant if the group wants a livelier, more clearly defined dinner plan nearby.
Restaurant context
How Kizuna compares on the Upper East Side
Crave Fishbar Upper East is the clearer choice when seafood is the brief and the group wants a more defined dining category before booking. Kizuna works better when the decision is driven by East 70s convenience and an easy dinner plan rather than a known price tier or published recognition.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd is the lower-commitment value play, especially for a quick casual meal. Ikyu Sushi II is the more direct cross-shop if the group is deciding around a sushi-style dinner, while Kizuna is the safer pick only when its location and availability line up better.
For a more traditional sit-down neighborhood dinner, compare with Lusardi's. For a livelier, more clearly defined Thai option, THEP Thai Restaurant is easier to choose in advance. Kizuna is the utility pick in this set: book it for convenience, not for maximum pre-meal certainty.
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Compare Kizuna
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kizuna | New York City | No published awards |
| Crave Fishbar Upper East | New York City | No published awards |
| Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd | New York City | No published awards |
| Ikyu Sushi II | New York City | No published awards |
| Lusardi's | New York City | No published awards |
| THEP Thai Restaurant | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kizuna handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests should be confirmed directly with Kizuna before you go. Kizuna is in New York City, has a smart-casual dress code, and serves dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 PM, with Sunday closed.
How far ahead should I plan for Kizuna?
Kizuna's hours are Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 PM, and it is closed on Sunday, so plan around that schedule and check current availability directly.
What is Kizuna known for?
Kizuna is a New York City dinner option with a smart-casual dress code and hours Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 PM, closed Sunday. For specifics such as cuisine, chef, menu format, awards, price, or seating, check directly with the venue.
