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    La Masseria, Restaurant in New York City
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    Wine Spectator 2026

    La Masseria

    Midtown-Times Square, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    La Masseria is a practical Times Square-area choice when convenience matters: lunch, pre-theater dinner, or a later Midtown meal close to West 48th Street. It is easier to justify for location-led plans than as a destination booking; compare it with nearby steakhouse, pizzeria, and casual Midtown options before deciding.

    About La Masseria

    La Masseria is a New York City restaurant with daily operating hours and a smart-casual dress code. The schedule is the main reliable planning anchor: midday service is listed Monday through Saturday from 12–3 PM, evening service is listed Monday from 4:30–11 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM–12 AM, and Sunday is listed as a continuous 12–10:30 PM window. For Pearl planning purposes, those details are useful because they establish when the restaurant is available.

    Plan around the essentials rather than guessing at cuisine, menu format, awards, pricing, seating, or service style. In practical terms, that means treating the hours and dress code as the dependable baseline, then confirming anything more specific directly if it matters to the occasion. La Masseria may be a practical candidate when its New York City location, smart-casual dress code, and listed hours fit your plans, especially if the priority is simply matching a restaurant to a midday, evening, or Sunday schedule that is already known.

    Good for planning around hours

    The strongest planning information is the schedule. Monday through Saturday, the day is split between a 12–3 PM midday window and an evening window, with Monday evening listed from 4:30–11 PM and Tuesday through Saturday extending from 4:30 PM–12 AM. Sunday is different, running from 12–10:30 PM rather than following the same split structure. That distinction may be helpful when comparing options, because it makes clear which days have a separate midday period and which day has a single longer published span.

    For guests arranging a meal around work, travel, a show, or a wider New York City itinerary, the hours give the clearest starting point. A 12–3 PM midday window points to a defined daytime opportunity Monday through Saturday, while the evening schedule provides later availability across the week, with Tuesday through Saturday carrying the latest listed close. The smart-casual dress code adds another basic planning cue, suggesting that guests should avoid treating the visit as either entirely casual or necessarily formal unless the restaurant confirms otherwise.

    There is no published price tier, award history, chef focus, seating count, bar program, or dietary-accommodation policy in the available data, so confirm any needs beyond hours and dress code directly before booking. That is especially important if the meal depends on a particular budget, menu expectation, seating preference, accessibility requirement, or accommodation. The absence of detail should not be read as a claim against the restaurant; it simply means Pearl can only recommend planning from the facts currently confirmed.

    For a broader city sweep before choosing, use Our full New York City restaurants guide. If the evening includes more than dinner, the companion guides for New York City hotels and New York City bars can help with the rest of the plan.

    The takeThis is a natural choice for an unhurried evening: pre-theater dinners, date nights and business meals that require privacy and a calm pace work especially well. The kitchen encourages a sequence of courses—antipasti, a pasta stage, then secondi—so bookings that allow time for progression get the best experience. It’s positioned as a middle register restaurant that honors tradition, making it appropriate for special occasions that favor sincerity and continuity over flash. Midtown’s theater-goers will find it a reassuring pause before or after a performance.
    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives

    Planning details

    Location
    235 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    lamasserianyc.com
    Phone
    +12125822111
    Restaurant contextNew York City, United States
    Explore New York CityNearby
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    La Masseria channels the enclosed warmth of a southern Italian farmhouse in the middle of Midtown. The dining room leans on warm stone tones and courtyard-like proportions to create an intimate, deliberate atmosphere that stands apart from the neighborhood’s pre- and post-theater rushes. Service and pacing mirror the architecture: measured and attentive rather than hurried. The overall sensibility favors classic craft over culinary gymnastics, so the mood reads as quietly sophisticated and comfortably charming—a place that invites lingering conversations and careful attention to the rhythm of a multi-course meal.

    Best For

    This is a natural choice for an unhurried evening: pre-theater dinners, date nights and business meals that require privacy and a calm pace work especially well. The kitchen encourages a sequence of courses—antipasti, a pasta stage, then secondi—so bookings that allow time for progression get the best experience. It’s positioned as a middle register restaurant that honors tradition, making it appropriate for special occasions that favor sincerity and continuity over flash. Midtown’s theater-goers will find it a reassuring pause before or after a performance.

    Ordering Tips

    Approach the menu as a sequence rather than a single plate. Start with regionally minded antipasti to set season and place, then move into pasta—the house’s risotto and pasta with homemade meat sauce are structural centerpieces. For seafood lovers, dishes like Calamaretti Dorati and Terra Mare del Tavoliere are listed among the signatures and fit naturally into the progression toward secondi. Because the meal is designed to accumulate slowly, pace yourself and allow time between courses to fully appreciate the kitchen’s layered approach.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm and rustic with farm tools on the walls, creating an authentic masseria farmhouse atmosphere amid the city bustle.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RusticElegantCozy

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Historic Building

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • risotto
    • pasta with homemade meat sauce
    • Calamaretti Dorati
    • Terra Mare del Tavoliere
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    235 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
    Planning details

    Location

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Palm, The, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
    • Serafina Times Square, Notable alternative
    • Don Antonio, Pizzeria, $$
    • DaMarino NYC, Notable alternative
    • Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares near Times Square

    Choose La Masseria when the priority is a convenient sit-down meal near West 48th Street and the group does not need a clearly defined splurge format. Palm, The is the better fit for diners specifically seeking a steakhouse experience, while Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square is the more direct cross-shop for groups leaning toward a bigger Midtown night out.

    For value and easier casual energy, Don Antonio has the clearest price signal at $$ and works better when pizza is enough for the occasion. Serafina Times Square and DaMarino NYC are the closer comparison set for diners who want a familiar Midtown meal without committing to steakhouse pricing.

    The decision comes down to occasion. For a theater-adjacent meal with minimal friction, La Masseria is a sensible hold. For a steak-led dinner, pick Palm, The; for a lower-pressure group meal, start with Don Antonio; for a busier Times Square dining feel, compare Serafina Times Square and DaMarino NYC before locking the reservation.

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    Compare La Masseria
    La Masseria New York City and similar venues
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    La MasseriaNew York City, ,
    2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
    Palm, TheNew York CitySteakhouse,
    2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4502025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4692023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended
    Serafina Times SquareNew York City, , No published awards
    Don AntonioNew York CityPizzeria$$
    2026 50 Top Pizza USA · #62026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 50 Top Pizza USA · #72025 50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza · #292025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3302025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1712024 Michelin Plate
    DaMarino NYCNew York City, , No published awards
    Brooklyn Chop House - Times SquareNew York City, , No published awards

    How La Masseria New York City compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does La Masseria handle dietary restrictions?
    Can I eat at the bar at La Masseria?

    Bar seating and bar-service details are not listed here. The confirmed planning details are the New York City location, smart-casual dress code, and operating hours.

    Is La Masseria good for a special occasion?

    It may work if the basics fit your occasion: La Masseria is in New York City, has a smart-casual dress code, and keeps evening hours throughout the week. Details such as pricing, menu format, and private dining are not listed, so confirm those directly if they matter to your plans.

    Is lunch or dinner better at La Masseria?

    Both midday and evening timing are supported by the hours. Monday through Saturday, La Masseria is open 12–3 PM and then reopens at 4:30 PM; it closes at 11 PM on Monday and 12 AM Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday, it is open 12–10:30 PM.

    What are alternatives to La Masseria in New York City?

    Other New York City options to compare include Serafina Times Square, Don Antonio, Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square, Palm, The, and DaMarino NYC. Choose based on the details that matter most to your plan, then confirm current hours and availability directly.

    How far ahead should I book La Masseria?

    If your timing is important, especially for evening plans, contact La Masseria directly and plan around its confirmed operating hours.