Best Restaurants for Groups in Van Nest

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1. Havana Heights

4.4

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Washington Heights

Havana Heights is a big, boisterous neighborhood restaurant and bar that opened a couple of weeks ago right in center of Washington Heights.

2. Zou Zou's

4.7

Exceptional(1667)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 117 times today

Zou Zou’s is a lively and modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from chef Juliana Latif, who spent years working at some of the most notable restaurants throughout New York City, including The NoMad. The menu is inspired by and celebrating the cuisine and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean region, bringing in influences from Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, among others. Zou Zou’s is located within the Manhattan West Plaza, on the ground level of Pendry Manhattan West. If arriving at 33rd Street (between 9th & 10th), follow the walkway to the plaza, turn left, and find the Zou Zou’s entrance on your left.If arriving at the Ninth Avenue entrance (at 32nd Street), walk through the plaza towards Whole Foods – Zou Zou’s will be on the right side of the plaza just past the NHL Experience Store.

3. Hoexters

4.7

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 64 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

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4. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 18 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.

5. Obvio

4.5

Awesome(40)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 30 times today

A new restaurant and late-night bar born from the collaboration between Santa Cruz Co. and JF Restaurants, Obvio is where distinctive design, exceptional cocktails, and imaginative cuisine converge.More drinks. More music. More fun.Need to Know: Please be advised that Obvio maintains an elegant dress code and as such requires guests to be well attired at all times. The following items are respectfully discouraged: athletic wear, flip-flops or casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, and baseball caps. Entry may be refused to anyone unsuitably dressed.

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6. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(18866)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 165 times today

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan near Times Square and the Theater District, Tony’s Di Napoli serves classic, family-style Southern Italian cuisine in generous portions perfect for sharing. A staple in the New York City dining scene for over 20 years, we’re open daily for lunch and dinner—ideal for pre-theater meals, group dining, and special occasions. Our spacious private dining rooms are perfect for corporate events and celebrations. We also offer takeout, delivery from the 40s to the 90s, and full-service off-site catering. Whether you're a local or visiting NYC, expect warm hospitality and hearty Italian meals that make you feel like family.Whether you’re a longtime guest or first-time visitor, we look forward to welcoming you with warm hospitality and delicious meals.Come hungry, leave happy—just like family. Grazie & Ciao, Tony

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7. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(8627)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 84 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

8. Molos

4.6

Exceptional(2568)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Weehawken

Booked 20 times today

Molos offers guests the freshest seafood available, prepared with uncompromising quality on a daily basis, while embodying the quality and pride epitomized by the generations of fishermen who would gather their daily catches on the docks of the Mediterranean.

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9. Little Ruby's Cafe - Murray Hill

4.7

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Kips Bay

Booked 70 times today

Established in 2002, Little 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, Little 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.Unfortunately, we do not accept waitlist reservations via phone. For parties of 8+, please contact erin@rubyscafe.com to discuss reservation details.Thanks, maaate!

10. tán

4.6

Exceptional(858)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Midtown East

Booked 37 times today

Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán Penninsula, tán's hyper modernist menu by acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gomez Luna Torres features coastal Mexican fare with rebellious and bold flavors inspired by their travels and heritage. Join us for dinner nightly. ¡Salud!

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Taylor
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
such a fun time :) everyone made it such a great experience!
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9
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HVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We (8 of us) had chef’s menu- food was delicious, portions were big (we couldn’t finish), and our server was very attentive. Overall a great experience!
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Zou Zou'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Hell's Kitchen
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4.7
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Christian
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It’s one of my favorite spots - amazing menu, food, drinks and service. In my opinion, the best burger in NYC!
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Rose
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful space with amazing food. 10/10 must try.
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ObvioPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.5
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Vigie
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
The staff was amazing on a very busy day! The food was really good my friends who had never tried latino carribean food before raved. I and my family who grew up with it were best pleased.
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Havana HeightsPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Washington Heights
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4.4

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