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1. Little Ruby's Cafe - SoHo
4.6
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • NoLita
Booked 9 times today
Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. Operating 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ruby’s offers an acclaimed varied menu, home to the famous bronte burger, and accompanied by a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it truly is a unique experience.We do not take reservations, we seat guests on a first-come first-served basis.Unfortunately, we do not accept waitlist reservations via phone. Thanks, maaate!
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2. Wildair
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Lower East Side
Booked 10 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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3. Scarr's Pizza
4.7
Exceptional(74)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Chinatown
Booked 28 times today
First opened in 2016 and located on Orchard Street, where the LES, Chinatown and Dimes Square converge, Scarr's Pizza has been called, "The best slice in New York." With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, owner and 2024 James Beard Nominee (Best Chef NY State) Scarr Pimentel has crafted not only the best tasting slice in the city, but the healthiest too. Skip the line, book a table and come in for a pie. There is a full bar and the dine-in menu features the crowd favorite Hotboi and Clark Kent as well as exclusive items like the Calzones.
A photo of Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience restaurant
4. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1112)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 22 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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5. Blue Ribbon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1449)
Price: Moderate
• American • SoHo
Booked 10 times today
Chef-favorite, late-night brasserie featuring raw bar, seafood, American dishes & cocktails in a convivial setting. Blue Ribbon's bustling dining room and friendly bar have been serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992. The Bromberg Brothers' eclectic vision first sprang to life here and has blossomed into an iconic destination known for its late-night dining scene where the country's top chefs congregate and eat after closing their own kitchens. Whether you're craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish platter and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously open late, seven nights a week.
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6. The Smith - East Village
4.7
Exceptional(4615)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Village
Booked 41 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
A photo of The Smith - Midtown restaurant
7. The Smith - Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(8387)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 82 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
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8. Pink Taco - NYC
4.2
Awesome(889)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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9. La Mercerie at the Guild
4.8
Exceptional(10)
Price: Expensive
• French • SoHo
Booked 16 times today
La Mercerie is a delightful French bistro located in the Roman and Williams Guild in Soho. Chef Marie-Aude Rose, who grew up in a Parisian home where food was celebrated, brings her passion for everyday French cooking to New York City. The inviting atmosphere features a calming blue hue, pale-gray floors, and beautiful "Angelica" dining tables designed by Roman and Williams. The menu is a tribute to classic French cuisine, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pastries and coffee, or savor a leisurely lunch or dinner with comforting dishes like boeuf bourguignon and poulet rôti, complemented by decadent desserts. Chef Rose's creations reflect her love for simple yet flavorful food, ensuring that La Mercerie has something to satisfy every palate, whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light bite.
A photo of Friedman's Herald Square - 138 W 31 St restaurant
10. Friedman's Herald Square - 138 W 31 St
4.7
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 58 times today
Parties of 7+ can email friedmans31@gmail.com to make a reservation. A portion of our dining room is always available for WALK-IN diners everyday.Friedman's is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedman's was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. To put it simply, “to get one thing we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.”Our mantra is simple, “Eat good food” and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests. For us, it has two meanings. Firstly, eat food that tastes good. Secondly, be proud of the food you serve. We know where our food comes from. We communicate regularly with our farmers and are proud to serve antibiotic free meats & local vegetables. Our mission is for you to love, respect, & enjoy, not only the food you serve, but also the team you work with.

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