Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
The Afro-Caribbean restaurant at Lincoln Center repeatedly named the city's best, famous for braised oxtails and impossible reservations.
Example
Braised oxtails with rice and peas is the dish people book weeks out for, served inside David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I actually eat at Tatiana?
Set an alarm for when reservations drop weeks out, or arrive early on a weekday and try for bar seats. Persistence is the only trick.
Is Tatiana worth the hype?
The cooking justifies it. Few New York restaurants merge personal story and technique this convincingly.
Can I pair Tatiana with a performance?
Yes, it sits inside David Geffen Hall, so a Philharmonic ticket and dinner in the same building is the natural Lincoln Center evening if you can secure both.
