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1. Aurora - Williamsburg
4.9
Exceptional(1744)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Williamsburg
Booked 44 times today
Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg. Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season. Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.
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2. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3491)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 39 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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3. Una Pizza Napoletana
4.9
Exceptional(26)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lower East Side
Booked 3 times today
Chef/Owner Anthony Mangieri has been crafting naturally-leavened, wood-fired pizzas with meticulous attention to detail since 1996. A pioneer of Neapolitan pizza in the U.S., Anthony still makes every ball of dough by hand and is at Una making pizza every night. A few starters and desserts complement the pizzas, along with wines from Campania, Italy. Everything is made fresh daily until sold out. In the intimate dining room, guests are surrounded by one-of-a-kind pieces of art while watching Anthony work the dough and bake three pizzas at a time. The choice to have only one location allows for an obsessive focus on every detail.Una has been awarded #1 pizzeria in the world by 50 Top Pizza for 2022 and 2024, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, and recognized in media outlets including the TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, and Esquire. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Reservations from 5 - 9:15pm. Reservations that have been traded or purchased through third party platforms will not be honored.
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4. Frenchette
4.7
Exceptional(136)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 98 times today
Warmly elegant, Frenchette features a veteran kitchen serving a dining room that melds Old World glamour with New York energy. From breakfast through late-night, chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr make the most of their kitchen’s rotisserie and Robata grill with daily specials crowning a menu that features Duck Frites, Turbot for Two and Spit-Roasted Lobster, all approached with a lighter, more contemporary touch. Aperitif-based cocktails are served at the striking pewter bar and an impressive selection of natural wines is on offer.
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5. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(329)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 247 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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6. Cafe Zaffri
4.5
Awesome(110)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 20 times today
Cafe Zaffri, lovingly known as “Zaf’s”, is the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room. Located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its diaspora.
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7. Cecconi's Dumbo
4.5
Awesome(5562)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO
Booked 229 times today
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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8. Raf's
4.7
Exceptional(64)
Price: Very Expensive
• Café • NoHo
Booked 4 times today
This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.
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9. Cafe Cluny
4.8
Exceptional(2277)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 85 times today
Cafe Cluny is a charming date night spot with a warm and cozy ambiance. As a reviewer mentioned, it's 'great for girl’s night out or date night.' The French-American dishes are consistently excellent, and the service is always exceptional. The outdoor seating setup is a hit, creating a lovely al fresco feel. It's the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner, with the added bonus of a casual friendly energy.
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10. Cathédrale
4.6
Exceptional(2677)
Price: Expensive
• French • East Village
Booked 39 times today
Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.
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