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1. Trapizzino
4.1
Excellent(63)
$$$$
• Italian • Lower East Side
Booked 5 times today
In Italy, street food is centered around the lifestyle of the piazza caffès and side alley wine bars, best discovered with friends and family. Here, on the Lower East Side, Trapizzino moves with the rhythms of the day - an espresso alongside warm bomboloni, a midday trapizzini enjoyed al fresco, refreshing spritz with shared vegetable small plates, or a larger feast with friends. The New York outpost of Stefano Callegari's Roman-rooted, internationally-acclaimed restaurant, Trapizzino brings a taste of the Eternal City to the corner of Orchard and Rivington Streets.
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2. Wild Cherry
4.8
Exceptional(139)
$$$$
• American • West Village
Booked 41 times today
Chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, of acclaimed New York restaurants Frenchette, Le Rock and Le Veau d'Or, have opened Wild Cherry, a bar restaurant within the historic and restored Cherry Lane Theatre in the West Village. Wild Cherry, open to everyone whether you are a patron of the theatre or not, features a full dining menu featuring robust seafood offerings, classic New York fare (steak for two, burger) alongside our natural wine program and full bar of classic cocktails.We open at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mondays) and we close at 11pm. We take out last online reservation at 9pm.
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3. Little Owl
4.8
Exceptional(4999)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • West Village
Booked 87 times today
Celebrity Chef/Owner Joey Campanaro introduces The Chef’s Room at Little Owl—an intimate dining experience inside the iconic Friends Building in Manhattan’s West Village. Located within one of NYC’s most beloved restaurants, we offer weekly breakfast specials and lunch, including our celebrated Bacon Cheeseburger, cited by critics and lists including The Observer, which ranked it #3 among the best things to eat in the world, and our world-famous Gravy Meatball Sliders. At dinner, guests enjoy signature dishes like our iconic Pork Chop. At brunch, our famous pancakes were featured by Alton Brown on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, making them a must-try staple. Our menu features seasonal Mediterranean-American cuisine and daily seafood specials like whole Branzino. Wine Director Lisa Komara leads a global list with rare private cellar selections. Ideal for romantic dinners, celebrations, and private events. Reservations up to 6; private dining for 24. Walk-ins welcome. 📞 646-468-1611
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4. Saigon Social
4.8
Exceptional(52)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Lower East Side
Booked 15 times today
We are a Vietnamese restaurant located in the lower east side of Manhattan, offering Vietnamese comfort food with a twist. Helen Nguyen, Executive Chef/Owner of Saigon Social, blends Vietnamese comfort food with French cuisine. A first-gen Vietnamese woman, she trained at Restaurant Daniel and started her restaurant in 2022, after pivoting to community meals during the pandemic. Named a 2022 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist for Best Chef NY State.
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5. Kalye
4.6
Exceptional(77)
$$$$
• Filipino • Lower East Side
Booked 11 times today
For groups of 8 or more please email info@kalyenyc.comKalye NYC is an authentic Filipino restaurant that brings the vibrant flavors of the Philippines to the heart of New York City. Rooted in tradition and inspired by the lively food culture back home, Kalye-which means "street" in Tagalog-offers a bold, flavorful dining experience that feels like a walk through Manila's bustling streets, without ever leaving the city.But Kalye NYC is more than just a place to eat-it's a cultural hub. Alongside our signature dishes, we showcase the spirit of Filipino hospitality through local entertainment, including live Jazz bands, DJ nights, and the likes. Whether you're here for the sisig, the music, or the atmosphere, Kalye NYC welcomes you with open arms and a taste of home.
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6. Plado - East Village, NYC
4.6
Exceptional(308)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Village
Booked 8 times today
A Mediterranean Influenced Dining Experience in the East Village. Plado is a carefully crafted international tapas restaurant. At Plado, small tasting plates and tapas style dishes emerge from the open kitchen with inspired Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal products. Chef German Rizzo’s style menu sets the experience to enjoy a shared meal with friends and family.
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7. Taverna Di Bacco
4.7
Exceptional(290)
$$$$
• Italian • Lower East Side
Booked 4 times today
Taverna Di Bacco is an authentic Italian Restaurant located in New York City's hip Lower East Side with a charming rustic decor. Chef Maurzio Crescenzo brings his traditional family recipes to the neighborhood. Food has never been far from the center of his life. Menu includes homemade pastas (gluten free pasta availailable upon request), homemade sauces, and selection of decadent homemade desserts and much more to discover.
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8. Little Ruby's - East Village
4.6
Exceptional(248)
$$$$
• Australian • Union Square
Booked 87 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.
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9. Wildair
4.7
Exceptional(260)
$$$$
• Wine Bar • Lower East Side
Booked 15 times today
Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.
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10. Blue Ribbon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1557)
$$$$
• American • SoHo
Booked 38 times today
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is a cozy, friendly spot that serves comfort food in the heart of New York City. With its eclectic menu, the restaurant caters to a wide range of tastes and cravings, from classic American dishes to seafood and cocktails. Reviewers love it for its excellent service, great ambiance, and delicious food, with many praising the 'fried chicken' and 'shrimp and ravioli' as particular highlights. It's also a hit with the locals, with many regulars returning for over 20 years.

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  • Jacob
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Jamal is the man, the whole staff was excellent, food was unique, fresh and delicous. Drinks were great too!
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    Wildair$$$$• Wine Bar• Lower East Side
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    4.7
  • Shelley
    Charlotte •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Seafood boil was amazing and one of the rare food experiences that you can’t easily find (if at all) in the city. Everything was cooked perfectly, not easy to do with a seafood boil. Would love for this to be an annual tradition!
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    Little Owl$$$$• Contemporary American• West Village
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    4.8
  • PaulGold
    New York City •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Drinks, service and food were amazing. Also space has great energy.
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    Wild Cherry$$$$• American• West Village
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    4.8
  • Ines
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2026
    If you're looking for authentic Filipino cuisine, this is the place!!! As a Filipino, I was really looking forward to eating the food I grew up with and Kalye did not disappoint!! We ordered the Kamayan Feast and we had more than enough for the 3 of us. Everything tasted heavenly and 1000000% authentic!! Their Halo Halo and Ube ice cream was phenomenal. Service was great -- very welcoming! And the cocktails were not only inventive but incredibly delicious!!
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    Kalye$$$$• Filipino• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • Stephanie
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 5, 2026
    We had a lovely after wedding lunch here with friends and family. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff so warm and welcoming. They will live fondly in our hearts forever.
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    Trapizzino$$$$• Italian• Lower East Side
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    4.1

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