Restaurant suggestions around Columbia U.
 

I'm open to suggestions for good (non-turist trap) eateries around Columbia U. and its environs. This would preferably be north of 72nd and on the west side. Any cuisine is acceptable, providing the food is really good, and the place should be suitable for handling a gathering of perhaps a dozen old friends who have not seen the others in many years. Therefore, a place that does not try hustle the diners in order to turn the tables quickly. I should expect we will linger over drinks, dessert, coffee and perhaps, more drinks.

Upper West Side Restaurants?
 

I tried to change the thread title of my "around Columbia U." in order to make it less restrictive to the immediate Columbia area. The forum would not permit changing the thread title, only the message body. Therefore, once again, I'm seeking restaurants that will allow leisurely dining and lingering over drinks, wine, coffee, dessert etc. Any cuisine is acceptable and please omit "tourist traps". Place should be able to accommodate up to a dozen persons who have not seen each other in many, many years...ie. long conversations that do not lend themselves to waiter hustling in order to turn the tables. Main thing is that the food and service are good. Area to be considered should be north of 72nd. Please provide estimate of cost pp. exclusive of drinks and wine.