Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Dinner on the Upper West Side
Thanksgiving is a day for the table. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, Chef Christophe Bellanca sets his table with Hokkaido uni, heritage turkey with albufera sauce, and a warm honeynut squash pie, in a $210 holiday menu served in our dining room on West 77th Street from 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
;The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade sets off from the end of our street. Once the last balloon has drifted south along Central Park West, come in and settle in. Our bar area will be serving an à la carte menu; a vegetarian menu is available on request, and the kitchen was awarded one MICHELIN star in 2023, retained in 2024 and 2025.
The Details
Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours
12:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Dining Room
Thanksgiving menu, $210 per person
Bar
À la carte
Vegetarian
Available on request
Reservations
Reservations open on Tuesday, October 27th
Location
103 West 77th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
The Thanksgiving Menu
$210 per person. One dish from each course.
Pour Commencer
Mushroom Cappuccino
sweet potato / madeira reduction
Un
Hokkaido Uni
crustacean royale / sora pickles / timut wasabi velour
Dorade Royale
artichoke / gold ossetra caviar / citrus bouillon
Foie Gras
raviolo / green cabbage marmalade / black truffle emulsion
Deux
Scallop
lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut
Blue Prawns
poached / lime kosho / rice veil / dill & chive
Celtuce
à la flamme / cucumber / buddha's hand
Trois
Kampachi
barely grilled / makrut / château-chalon
Venison
ribeye / celery vanilla / black truffle & omija berries jus
Heritage Turkey
leg balottine & roasted breast / stuffing / cranberry relish / albufera sauce
Sweet
Honeynut Squash
warm pie / chai ice cream
Vacherin
clementine marmalade / bergamot / orange blossom / kaffir lime sorbet
Questions
What time is Thanksgiving dinner at Essential by Christophe?
Thanksgiving is served from 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
When do Thanksgiving reservations open?
Reservations for Thanksgiving open on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
How much is Thanksgiving dinner at Essential by Christophe?
The Thanksgiving menu in the dining room is $210 per person, with a choice of dish at each course. À la carte is available at the bar.
Is there an à la carte menu on Thanksgiving?
Yes. Our bar area will be serving an à la carte menu, with Thanksgiving dishes plus Vichyssoise, Penne Millerighe, Leo's Favorite Burger and Brebirousse D'Argental.
Is turkey on the Thanksgiving menu?
Yes. Heritage Turkey is served as a leg balottine and roasted breast with stuffing, cranberry relish and albufera sauce.
Is Essential by Christophe near the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Yes. The parade begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West. Essential is on the same street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
Can you see the parade from Essential by Christophe?
No. The restaurant is near the parade route but does not have a view of it.
Is there a vegetarian Thanksgiving menu?
Yes. A vegetarian menu is available on request.
Do I need a reservation for Thanksgiving?
Yes, reservations are required for the $210 Thanksgiving menu in the dining room and open on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Our bar area will be serving an à la carte menu.
We look forward to welcoming you on West 77th Street this Thanksgiving, whether in the dining room or at the bar. Reservations open Tuesday, October 27.