It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: the Old School.
Barbetta
212-246-9171
Two for eight? Yes
Café Des Artistes
212-877-3500
First attempt: Five minutes on hold
Second attempt: Two rings
Two for eight? Yes
El Faro
212-929-8210
Two for eight? Yes
Il Mulino
212-673-3783
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
Keens Steakhouse
212-947-3636
Two for eight? Yes
Minetta Tavern
212-475-3850
Two for eight? Yes
Peter Luger
718-387-7400
First attempt: Busy
Second attempt: Two rings
Two for eight? No
Best available: Nothing all night
Raoul’s
212-966-3518
Two for eight? Only in the garden room
Best available in dining room: 9 p.m.
Sammy’s Roumanian
212-673-0330
Two for eight? Yes
’21’
212-265-1900
Two for eight? Yes
