Best Casual Restaurants in Lower East Side

472 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village restaurant

1. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(264)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 138 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

2. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3126)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 170 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5120)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 187 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

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4. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6867)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 86 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: From September 4th to September 26th, our roof will be undergoing repairs. Regular service will not be disrupted but please be advised that our usual ceiling decorations will not be on display while these repairs are taking place. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

5. Babbo Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(4776)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 50 times today

Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

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6. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

4.6

Exceptional(83)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Union Square

Booked 66 times today

7. Ivan Ramen

4.9

Exceptional(3174)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Lower East Side

Booked 20 times today

Ivan Ramen "More then Just Ramen!"Ivan Ramen imagines the Classic NY diner as seen through the Japanese lens. The food is incredible, the service outstanding, the menu is uniquely Ivan Orkin. Ivan Ramen celebrates Ivan’s creativity through the lens of his life journey. His effortless blending of: his New York roots, his classic French training, and his deep understanding of Japan, color the menu and the restaurant. Ramen here is clearly a must, but you should not miss out on the amazing array of other dishes, which are perfect for sharing while you enjoy a well selected sake. Casual, comfortable and quirky with splashes of art inspired by pop culture and movies, Ivan Ramen is simply a fun restaurant.

8. Cafe Cluny

4.8

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 126 times today

CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at (212) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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9. Zaytinya - New York

4.5

Awesome(513)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NoMad

Booked 140 times today

Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José Andrés' deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines. Zaytinya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

10. Wildair

4.7

Exceptional(168)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Lower East Side

Booked 23 times today

Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

Best Casual Restaurants in Lower East Side

Price

Cuisine (20 of 86)

472 restaurants available nearby

1. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

2. BONDST

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

5. Babbo Ristorante

6. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

7. Ivan Ramen

8. Cafe Cluny

9. Zaytinya - New York

10. Wildair

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