was really excited to visit a JG restaurant in NYC especially his very first. the place itself is PRECIOUS. perfect mix of modern and vintage. All of the silverware, plates and cups are unique and eclectic. The food is a lot of JG classics and all DELISH. My favs were the cauliflower and mushroom bolognese. Service was wonderful & the vibes were immaculate. great wine selection. Dessert is a little limited at this location but they still had the warm chocolate cake to end the evening perfectly.

"JoJo was a man, who thought he was a loner, but he knew...." you know how the song goes. Actually, JoJo is a Jean-George Vongerivhten restaurant, located in a cute townhouse, on the Upper East Side. Don't let location and the Chef's name scare you away. Jojo is very casual and low key. Affordable, cozy and bright with a bit of an orange tint. I was lucky to find this under a "brunch" search and even luckier getting a reservation, on a"the Sunday before Christmas. The menu is small, but great variety; something for everyone. We started with double espressos. Perfect on the coldest day of December 2024. They were so good, that I had to order another. She ordered the Eggs Benedict and I had Pancakes. Both entree's were excellent, and the portions were bountiful. A nice, chatty old man sitting next to us, saw my pancakes and decided he wanted those too. We had one Chocolate Chip Cookie for dessert. Such a great experience all around. The plates and cutlery they use is so unique. Great old china, with floral patterns. The best part, none of the plates match. But it works so well. The waiter was the most calm, laid back, sloth like, smiley man I've ever met. But, was so efficient and never missed a beat. I think the bill was like $65.00. A true Christmas Miracle. We will "Get Back" to 160 E. 64th.

Me and my dad came here for a celebratory dinner and it didn't disappoint. The space is beautifully tucked away in a brownstone on the UES, and has great ambiance. The service was attentive, but not overly fussy and gave good recommendations. We ordered the burrata to start which was excellent. We then ordered the sea bass which was delightful and the lobster, which was truly decadent (though on the smaller side). For dessert, we ordered the Apple pie and the warm chocolate cake and both were very good. I would definitely come back here again to try out their brunch menu or for dinner another time.

Jojo by Jean-Georges in the UES during the holiday season = my personal romcom scene--Our server made a special effort at helping the anniversary celebration continue by providing excellent service and even adding a little candle to my ooey-gooey jumbo chocolate chip cookie's plate at the end of the meal. We started with espressos that came in adorable mismatching cups and saucers and then we shared bites of our delicious pancakes and eggs Benedict. It's a bit drafty during the near-single digit degree days but I felt very cozy like Meg Ryan in a chunky turtleneck in You've Got Mail. 10/10 would be a lovesick downtrodden failing boutique bookstore owner here again. P.S. try the rosewater lemonade. -Shopgirl

i thought the food here was very nice and tasty. it's a little bit pricey, but what isn't in the city these days? ambience is nice, warm lighting and seating is not cramped. we were seated right away for our week night reservation. each day there are some specials that you can actually find posted on their website as well. we got 3 of the salads to start, kale with the six minute egg, the beet salad, and the burrata. given beets were in season, that was my favorite, but all was good. the crispy chicken was fantastic. so warming and cozy, felt like elevated beautiful comfort food. the potatoes were so full of flavor and perfectly cooked, the skin on the chicken was indeed crispy, and i loved the dill all over. i would definitely be back for this chicken!

Love this place! Excellent food and drinks in the cutest town house. Staff is very friendly and attentive. The salmon and chicken were amazing! They also have wonderful complimentary bread and oil. I'd highly recommend JoJo for a date, dinner with friends or parents.

This is a cute upscale restaurant on the east side. The building it's located in is pretty nondescript and looks almost like a house. I came for brunch with a friend with a reservation and we were seated very quickly. The restaurant wasn't full so we probably didn't need that reservation. Our server was nice and attentive. I was chugging water and my glass was constantly refilled in a timely manner. I got the pancakes and my friend got the eggs Benedict with ham. The food was good although on the pricy side. The decor is classy and the atmosphere is intimate. I was seated on the first floor and it looked like there may be another floor for customers above. There were two tiny but clean bathrooms on the first floor as well. Overall satisfied with my experience here.

JoJo is a unique combination of upscale dining without being too flashy. From the outside, it almost just looks like a regular apartment building with a very small sign hanging that says "JoJo". Upon entering, you will immediately notice the simple yet elegant and intimate environment. The lighting is slightly dimmed and the decor is modern and aesthetic. Each table has a little candle to create a cozy vibe. There was a decent amount of people but it did not feel crowded whatsoever. There is a ground floor as well as an upper floor with additional seating. As for the food, I ordered the Nut and Seed Crusted Black Sea Bass ($48), which was surprisingly small - just one thin piece of fish with a bit of assorted veggies. Although the fish was cooked well with a good flavor, I don't think it was worth the steep price just based on the portion size. On the other hand, the Crispy Skin Organic Chicken ($40), was quite a large portion size, with two hefty pieces of chicken. The chicken was juicy and tender. The skin was nicely crisped. It came with some fried potatoes and onions, which were tasty as well. My one suggestion would be that they should pair this with some sort of sauce to coat / dip the chicken, since the inside of the thick pieces of meat could have used some additional flavor. For dessert, we got the Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream ($15). This was delicious with a gooey warm chocolate sauce inside the lava cake to complement the cool ice cream. They were also nice and gave us a "Happy Birthday" sign and candle to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. To drink, we got the Raspberry Lychee Bellini ($16), which was very tasty and fruity. Regarding the service, our waiter was friendly and the service speed was faster than expected. It did take him a while to check in with us after getting our food though. Overall, I would highly recommend JoJo if you are looking for a nice intimate dinner in the Upper East Side without being as hard to get a reservation as some of the other high-end restaurants.