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A photo of Le Veau d'Or restaurant
1. Le Veau d'Or
4.8
Exceptional(155)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 19 times today
Established in 1937, Le Veau d’Or reopens under neo-bistro extraordinaires, Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. Le Veau d'Or serves a $125 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday and an $85 prix-fixe lunch menu Tuesday - Friday. We can accommodate up to four people per reservation in our main dining room. Unfortunately, we don't push tables together for larger parties, but our private dining can seat up to 20 guests.Our bar is available for walk-ins where guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink!Our intimate dining room means we are unable to adjust party sizes once a reservation is confirmed. Decreases in party size will be subject to a fee of $50/seat.Finally, as a courtesy to other guests, we kindly ask that you book reservation times when you can join us. If you have no intention of joining us at an available reservation time, please allow others the opportunity to book the reservation. Thank you for your consideration.
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2. Zaytinya - New York
4.5
Awesome(907)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • NoMad
Booked 85 times today
José Andrés is bringing the Mediterranean flavors of Zaytinya to New York City's NoMad District, located in the new Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad on the corner of Broadway and 28th Street.
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3. BG - Bergdorf Goodman
4.8
Exceptional(4864)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 60 times today
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.
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4. The Odeon
4.8
Exceptional(3863)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 136 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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5. Cecconi's Dumbo
4.5
Awesome(5615)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO
Booked 245 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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6. Frenchette
4.7
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 104 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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7. Olio e Più
4.5
Awesome(4397)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 188 times today
Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you!*Please note that kitchen hours may differ.
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8. Chalong Southern Thai
4.8
Exceptional(178)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 78 times today
Southern Thai and Seafood | Celebration of Flavors by Chef Nate Lim
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9. Cafe Fiorello
4.6
Exceptional(10675)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lincoln Square
Booked 71 times today
Our outdoor cafe is first come, first served. We do not take reservations for our outdoor cafe.----------------------------------A forum for Lincoln Center’s performing arts culture for nearly 30 years, Café Fiorello features a sprawling bar filled with more than 50 kinds of antipasti. Finished in warm wood, brass and mirrors, the main dining room suggests a timeless charm. In addition to the hot and cold antipasto specialties of vegetables and seafood, the menu features updated Italian classics and specialty dishes, as well as a selection of seafood, steak, veal & pasta.
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10. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(1158)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 48 times today
La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.

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