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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1135)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 30 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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2. The Met Dining Room
4.5
Awesome(3313)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 47 times today
The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.
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3. ABC Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(6575)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park
Booked 92 times today
Since opening in 2010, situated steps away from the Union Square Greenmarket, abc kitchen has celebrated community and local producers. Specializing in seasonal American cuisine with Jean-Georges’ signature touch (spice, acidity and Asian flares sprinkled throughout), abc kitchen is a Jean-Georges restaurant that partners with a diverse network of farmers and purveyors including Norwich Meadows Farm, Eckerton Hill Farm, Bodhi Tree Farm, Lani’s, and many more. The restaurant’s regularly rotating food and beverage menus showcase organic ingredients, ranging from fresh greens to meats and fruits. Set amidst rich natural woods, abc kitchen offers a cozy ambiance that invites guests to savor celebrated seasonal dishes and local harvests in a warm and inviting setting.
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4. Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)
4.7
Exceptional(2165)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 30 times today
Match 65 Brasserie invites you to experience the perfect blend of Parisian flair and Upper East Side charm. Dine al fresco at our heated street-side terrace or enjoy the cozy elegance of our indoor seating – each setting designed to make your visit unforgettable.Our menu showcases timeless French bistro classics, prepared with the finest ingredients to ensure every bite is an indulgence.Pair your meal with our thoughtfully curated selection of wines and champagnes, available by the glass or bottle, or choose from our house-made cocktails and extensive beer offerings. It’s no wonder Match 65 Brasserie has become a beloved neighborhood treasure and a must-visit destination for discerning travelers.Join us and see why we’re the talk of the town. Bon appétit!
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5. JoJo
4.7
Exceptional(1310)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side
Booked 23 times today
Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.
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6. La Boite en Bois
4.5
Awesome(3363)
Price: Expensive
• French • Lincoln Square
Booked 10 times today
Tucked away in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners since 1985. Family owned and operated, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience. As seen on Seinfeld, we are a short walk from Central Park, Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera. With its rustic ambiance, diners are made to feel as though they are in a bistro in the French countryside. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck to Mussels, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, soups, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur, Seafood Crepes and Onion Soup. Come Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast or a La Boite Burger.
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7. AOC East
4.7
Exceptional(695)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Upper East Side
Booked 5 times today
Our Wine selection has been carefully handpicked to offer you a dedicated representation of the French appellations. We worked hard to find you wines that truly express the quality of their Terroir. We crafted a food menu with the intention to satisfy small and big hungers and for each of them a suggested wine pairing. Our food and our wine menu are BIG on Local, Organic and Biodynamic farming.French Wine Bar + Bistro.$2 Happy Hour Oyster everyday, Daily Specials, Wine pairings, Live music, open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
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8. Friedman's - 72nd St
4.7
Exceptional(163)
Price: Moderate
• American • Upper West Side
Booked 10 times today
A little about us & the culture that has been created… Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. This phrase has gone on to be used in science, economics, finance, statistics, technology, sports, & now food. However, 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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9. Fasano
4.8
Exceptional(268)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 35 times today
With a century-old tradition in hospitality, Fasano arrives in New York City bringing forth its signature, modernist style, and inimitable combination of classic gastronomy enhanced by world-class service. In an exquisite location on Park Avenue, the restaurant features interiors by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld and presents four distinct dining rooms. For the menu, restauranteur Gero Fasano and Chef Nicola Fedeli present elegant preservations of northern Italian cuisine, including recipes that have been passed down in the Fasano family since 1902. An award-winning wine list complements the experience.
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10. Sarabeth's West
4.6
Exceptional(2003)
Price: Moderate
• American • Upper West Side
Booked 11 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

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