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1. Kiosko 787
4.7
Exceptional(23)
Price: Moderate
• Puerto Rican • Gowanus
Booked 14 times today
Kiosko 787 is a lively restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, offering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Inspired by the open-air kiosks found in Puerto Rico, Kiosko 787 creates a warm atmosphere where guests can savor the island's true flavors. The menu features a variety of traditional dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Highlights include: Mofongo, a savory dish of fried plantains, garlic, and olive oil, served with toppings like shrimp, chicken, or pork. Bacalaito, a crispy codfish fritter, is perfect for a light snack or appetizer. Alcapurrias are savory fritters made from taro root and green plantains, filled with flavorful meat. Pasteles, a traditional Puerto Rican dish, round out the offerings. At Kiosko 787, you can enjoy a taste of Puerto Rico right in the heart of Brooklyn. Come experience the vibrant flavors and welcoming spirit of our restaurant!
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2. Simply Greek
4.7
Exceptional(56)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Park Slope
Booked 3 times today
Simply Greek is a warm, friendly, family restaurant with a beautiful backyard patio. Bringing you a fresh variety of Whole fish, Greek specialties, & Homemade desserts that will bring your taste buds to Greece. Featuring some of Costa Lazaridis Greek wines & a full Bar make Simply Greek a perfect dinner destination.
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3. Amalfi at Serra - Eataly Flatiron
4.2
Awesome(7211)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 99 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: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.
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4. Petite Boucherie
4.6
Exceptional(1424)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 31 times today
Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless​ dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.​We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ
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5. Lafayette
4.5
Awesome(3130)
Price: Expensive
• French • NoHo
Booked 13 times today
Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.
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6. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.
4.6
Exceptional(2569)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 32 times today
Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you
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7. Frenchette
4.7
Exceptional(132)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 83 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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8. Don Angie
4.9
Exceptional(64)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 101 times today
Don Angie is an intimate restaurant serving up a modern ode to Italian-American cuisine by husband and wife chefs and co-owners Angela Rito and Scott Tacinelli, in partnership with Quality Branded. Located in the heart of New York City’s West Village, the restaurant’s menu reimagines comforting dishes from Angie and Scott’s childhoods, with distinctive twists, often drawing inspiration from their collective travels. Shortly after opening, Don Angie earned a 2-star critic’s pick review from the New York Times and named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2018. Scott and Angie earned nominations from the James Beard Foundation in 2019, 2020 2022, and 2025. In May 2021, Don Angie was awarded a Michelin star.From July 23 to July 26, we’ll be hosting a multi-night experience exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers. Book now: https://www.opentable.com/r/don-angie-nyc/sapphire-summer-reserved
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9. San Sabino
4.8
Exceptional(84)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Village
Booked 126 times today
San Sabino is a seafood focused restaurant from wife and husband team, chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, in partnership with Quality Branded. After working in some of NYC’s top Italian restaurants and dreaming of opening their own special neighborhood spot, Angie and Scott opened Don Angie in 2018 to tremendous critical acclaim. They quickly became known for boldly unexpected dishes that challenge your perception of traditional Italian-American cooking.Six years later and just a few doors down from Don Angie, they've now opened their second restaurant, San Sabino. Named after Scott’s grandfather (from Sanza, Italy, where most people are named after the patron saint Sabino), San Sabino offers a playful spin on Italian dishes from Shrimp Parm to Pasta Alle Vongole, with bold twists influenced by coastal American cities where many Italians settled, from New Orleans to the Jersey Shore.
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10. The Odeon
4.8
Exceptional(3834)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 163 times today
The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be 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 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.The Odeon does not reserve or take requests for outdoor tables. They are sat on a first come, first served basis.

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