Cynthia
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Summer 2026
The tasting menu.
At Cynthia, the menu moves with time,
a quiet conversation with the season.
There is no summer quite like this one. It arrives unannounced, in strawberries that blush at the edge of ripeness, in corn still warm from the field, in tomatoes heavy and split with sweetness.
Each one offered as it is. Nothing concealed. Nothing corrected. Beneath it all, rice from upstate New York, slow and patient, particular to this place.
There is something distinctly New York in this table: a directness, a refusal of waste, a clarity of purpose. And a warmth from further south, loose and open and unhurried.
Together, something easy. Summer food, held lightly. Just as it should be.
Six courses
$165
Per person · the essential seasonal progression
Seven courses
$205
Per person · the full tasting
Does not include tax or gratuity. The menu changes weekly with the season.
The wine program
This wine list was born from our travels, our encounters, and the bottles that have left a lasting impression on us along the way.
It brings together the growers, terroirs, and traditions that have shaped our understanding of wine, from the great classics that defined its history to the lesser-known discoveries that still surprise us today.
An open, approachable, and sincere list where every bottle has a place and a story to tell. Whether you're a passionate enthusiast, a seasoned collector, or simply curious, we hope you find a wine that speaks to you.
Eva-Marie de Rocquigny, Wine Director & Partner
Pairing options
Signature wine pairing
$150 / $190
Six / Seven courses
A thoughtful selection chosen to accompany the menu with balance, character, and harmony, drawing from both established producers and emerging voices.
Non-alcoholic pairing
$70 / $80
Six / Seven courses
Teas, botanical preparations, juices, and ferments, guided by balance, texture, and seasonality. A complete journey through the menu without alcohol.
À la carte
By the glass & bottle
Speak with Eva-Marie or Orlando about selections to complement your evening.
The bar program
Classics, rethought from the ground up.
Orlando Franklin McCray built his back bar around local, small-batch producers whose work reflects the values driving the kitchen: intentional sourcing, sustainability, and a commitment to what's genuinely interesting over what's merely familiar.
The cocktail menu draws from classic forms and then departs from them: unexpected combinations and seasonal ingredients that honor each drink while finding something new inside it.
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 163 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 623 venues in New York, NY and could score 353 of them. Positions are counted against those 353.
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
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| Sunday | Not listed |
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| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 5pm – 11pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 24, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Resy ↗link checked Aug 24, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
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Local authority
- New NYC Restaurant Openings, April 2026 | Eater NY ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“Cynthia, a tasting menu restaurant, opened on Thursday, April 16. It starts at $140 per person, with an optional wine pairing for the same price, from chef Sherry Cardoso. The restaurant gets its name from restaurateur and partner Claire DuBois’ aunt, Cynthia Peck. The restaurant takes reservations exclusively by email. 32 Jones Street, at Bleecker Street Williamsburg: [Egg & S”
- The Best New Restaurants in Manhattan - NYC ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“Cynthia A current Top Chef contender opened a new tasting menu restaurant in the West Village in April. At Cynthia, chef Sherry Cardoso offers a tasting menu (with optional wine pairings) that blends New American dishes with Brazilian touches. It’s named after her partner Claire DuBois’s aunt, Cynthia Peck, who had co-run Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante in Fullerton, California”