Here's How Many Eateries Have Closed On The UWS During Pandemic

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Few businesses have struggled more in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic than the restaurant industry, but a new report shows that eateries on the Upper West Side have had a particularly tough year.

The Infatuation, a New York-based restaurant recommendation website, recently released a report detailing which New York City neighborhoods have had the most permanent restaurant closings since the pandemic started last March.

The Upper West Side was near the very top of New York City neighborhoods that saw the most restaurants permanently close within the community. At least 13 restaurants have closed on the Upper West Side since the pandemic started, according to the report.

It is the fourth most restaurant closures of any neighborhood within the five boroughs.

Here are the recently closed UWS restaurants the report named:

• Bolivian Llama Party
• Bistro Cassis
• Cafe Frida
• The Cottage
• Fine & Schapiro
• 8th Hill
• La Caridad 78
• Le Pif
• Mokum
• Old John's Luncheonette
• Pier 72
• Radio Amsterdam
• Vino Levantino

While the Upper West Side was near the top of neighborhoods with the most restaurant closings during the pandemic, it didn't lead the way.

That unfortunate distinction went to the East Village, which saw by far the most restaurant closings of any neighborhood in the five boroughs, according to the report. At least 55 restaurants have permanently closed in the East Village since the pandemic started, wrote the author of the Infatuation report.

The West Village, Lower East Side, and Williamsburg rounded out the top five neighborhoods with the most permanent restaurant closings alongside the East Village and UWS.

The full report from The Infatuation is available here.