Best Seared Scallops in New York City

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"Great menu; flatbread was delicious; mushroom risotto fantastic, best broccoli..."
Lovetoeat
"OutstandingHad dinner here before a show at the Beacon, it’s super convenient to the theater. Started with the mushroom flatbread app, it..."
Isha Bhasin
"We ate their mostly because it was close to Central Park and to the Beacon Theater. I eat organic and grass fed so I chose the venue for those..."
Jyoti
"Quintessential New York neighborhood restaurant. Excellent food, creative menu, nicely plated, and professional staff. Great bar and pleasant..."
Alan S Bellack
"When I think of dining on the Upper West Side, what comes to mind are Old School Italian spots, Jewish Delis and satellite locations of places that..."
The Dishelin Guide
"Many restaurants offer small plates, but as a reviewer I often get perfectly sized tasting plates so that I can have room to sample much of the menu,..."
Bonnie Tandy Leblang - BITE OF THE BEST
"Tessa is a gorgeous spot on the Upper West Side, serving beautifully plated, modern Mediterranean food. I was recently invited in for a press dinner..."
The Restaurant Fairy
"Tessa is a beautiful restaurant with a clean Mediterranean decoration and the right amount of light and noise level. Our waiter was professional and..."
Sofia Peres
"Please note that the meal was complimentary. However, the opinions expressed in my blog are 100% my own!  . Tessa, Upper West Side, NYC, New York...."
I Just Want To Eat
"Great addition to the neighborhood! Menu is diverse and interesting. Food was all delicious. The atmosphere has an energetic but not too loud vibe. I..."
Cap't Kirk
"Place was cute, the old was delicious and staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, no complaints. The bar even made me a drink that was on last..."
Sarah Ann Platt
"This was my 2nd visit to TESSA. I absolutely love this spot. Great staff, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and fantastic service. Highly..."
Michael Hasty
"We had a destination micro wedding reception at Tessa for lunch on a Saturday. Originally our wedding was at Gapstow Bridge. We needed a place..."
Xina Scuderi
"The atmosphere is very calm and chic, the service was great and all the items I tried were delicious. Great cider..."
Jennie Ramirez
"Cute little place with good American food. Cute aesthetic but pretty large space. Nice place for bfast - enjoyed the shrimp roll. Overall..."
Michele Guttermuth
"This place is totally worth it for the Happy Hour drinks. The cocktails are amazing and the bar tenders make it with a lot of passion whether HH or..."
Vidya Ramanujam
"Great French toast, would've liked some cream on top but was delicious nonetheless! Beet salad was nice and refreshing with the hazelnuts on top and..."
Shayna Abramson
"August 18, 2023 at 12:30 pm. My server whom i called my love/lovey cause i completely forgot the name was absolutely amazing 🫶 even our busser..."
Niera Jan
"The food was quite good as was the wine. On the other hand, the server could have been more attentive. The decor was not atypical and the crowd was..."
Joseph Felcon
"Cute and trendy but still cozy. Good variety of wines by the glass. The snap pea salad is tangy with a hint of sweetness on top of a light, creamy..."
Sarira Sadeghi
"Great ambience and atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant that makes you feel like you're in a wine cellar. Romantic vibes. Inside and outside dining..."
Zarina
"Exceptional food and service! Came for a quick dinner and ended up spending 4 hours here. We had the Cauli Fritto (👏), the beet salad (superb),..."
R C
"Food was delicious and amazing quality! Met the general manager and he gave us top-notch service on what was a tough day originally~ Certainly will..."
Evan
"Recommend making reservations because we came here on Saturday night for dinner and it was crowded. Because this restaurant is amazing. Service is..."
Eugenia Kim
"One of my absolute favorites on the UWS for happy hour, and meeting friends for drinks. Sometimes we just stop in for a nice evening glass of wine...."
A.L. Harris
"Looking for a great Mediterranean bronzino and delicious salads try Tessa! Delicious fresh and moist bronzino served with fingerling potatoes and a..."
Sandi
"Terrific Mediterranean food at TESSA! We really enjoyed our meal and the service at this Upper West Side restaurant. Knew nothing about it when we..."
Sree Sreenivasan