Lincoln Square
The center of dance, theater and opera in Manhattan, Lincoln Square is a neighborhood where residents are surrounded by the arts.
Named after and defined by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square is home to the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera, among many other cultural institutions. The neighborhood blends the prewar architecture and and style of the Upper West Side with modern, tall residential buildings. Great subway access at Columbus Circle and proximity to Midtown make this neighborhood popular with those looking to be in the center of it all.
The Mood
With shops and fine dining all around, Lincoln Square feels upscale and cosmopolitan.
Heart of the Neighborhood
With its beautiful fountains and grand plaza, the neighborhood is always bustling. Daytime throngs of Juilliard and Fordham students give way to theatergoers in furs and tuxes at night.
Neighborhood Quirk
From the middle of the plaza at Lincoln Center, you can see Marc Chagall's iconic murals in the lobby of the Met Opera House.
Best Perk
Lincoln Square offers incredible access to renowned cultural institutions, but also sits close to the green expanses of Central Park and Riverside Park.
Biggest Downside
There's no getting around it — Lincoln Center is expensive. Living in the center of one of the world's most renowned performing arts districts does not come cheap.
The Mood
With shops and fine dining all around, Lincoln Square feels upscale and cosmopolitan.
Heart of the Neighborhood
With its beautiful fountains and grand plaza, the neighborhood is always bustling. Daytime throngs of Juilliard and Fordham students give way to theatergoers in furs and tuxes at night.
Neighborhood Quirk
From the middle of the plaza at Lincoln Center, you can see Marc Chagall's iconic murals in the lobby of the Met Opera House.
Best Perk
Lincoln Square offers incredible access to renowned cultural institutions, but also sits close to the green expanses of Central Park and Riverside Park.
Biggest Downside
There's no getting around it — Lincoln Center is expensive. Living in the center of one of the world's most renowned performing arts districts does not come cheap.
Boasting many of the city's most iconic buildings, including 15 Central Park West and Trump International Towers, Lincoln Square is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.
Lincoln Center is the heart and soul of Lincoln Square. In warmer months, the courtyard becomes a hub of activity for the neighborhood's many students.
There is never a dull moment in Lincoln Square. The streets are always bustling with office workers, musicians, students and showgoers.
Columbus Circle borders the neighborhood on the east side, and is a major shopping center and transportation hub. This iconic steel globe statue stands outside the Trump International Hotel.
There are pockets of respite from the hustle and bustle: Lincoln Square is buttressed by Central Park to the east and Riverside Park to the west.
Performance palaces abound: Carnegie Hall is right near the neighborhood in Midtown, while the Beacon Theater is a few streets up on the Upper West Side. Even the AMC Lincoln Square is great option for catching a flick.
Lincoln Square is famous for hosting expensive and top-rated restaurants like Per Se and Boulud Sud, but the neighborhood also offers plenty of down-to-earth local haunts.
Cafe Fiorello
Italian, Pizza, AmericanCafe Fiorello serves up large portions of classic Italian fare, earning its keep as a pre- and post-Lincoln Center institution.
Ella Kitchen & Bar
Tapas/Small Plates, Mediterranean, BarsThis casual and affordable tapas place is a welcome alternative to Lincoln Square's spate of opulent, Michelin-starred restaurants.
Pasha Restaurant
Turkish, Middle Eastern, MediterraneanPasha is a long-time neighborhood standby that serves up hearty Turkish cuisine with elegant ambiance.