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1. Le Veau d'Or
4.8
Exceptional(124)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 63 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. Estela
4.8
Exceptional(640)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • NoHo
Booked 63 times today
One of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States, Estela is an intimate downtown bistro from chef Ignacio Mattos that can be experienced in many ways, whether it’s a thrilling dinner in the dining room, a leisurely weekend brunch with friends, or a late-night drink at the bustling bar. Since opening in 2013, the restaurant has served several signature dishes that are now considered New York City classics, while always offering guests something new to try. Estela holds one Michelin star, among many other major accolades.
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3. Clover Hill
new
4.9
Exceptional(4)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Brooklyn Heights
Booked 4 times today
Tucked away on a charming, cobblestone street in the heart of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, Clover Hill is an intimate 20-seat restaurant offering a warm and refined dining experience. With a deep appreciation for tradition and a modern touch, we aim to blend the elegance of classic fine dining with the creativity and warmth of contemporary cuisine. At Clover Hill, we believe food is at its best when it comes from memory. Our intent is to deliver an experience that feels like home: inviting, comforting, and deeply personal. Whether it’s a special occasion or a quiet evening out, Clover Hill offers a culinary experience where nostalgia meets innovation in every bite.Due to the nature of our cooking at this time we are unable to provide a menu that is vegetarian, allium-free, or entirely free from trace amounts of gluten, dairy, soy, shellfish, finned fish, animal product or mushroom.
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4. Il Fiorista
4.6
Exceptional(326)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • NoMad
Booked 7 times today
This beautiful restaurant is a short walk away from Madison Square Park, Il Fiorista means The Florist in Italian, where we explore botanical ingredients in our brunch, dinner, and bar menus. Much like Italian cuisine this allows for local and seasonal produce, we source from the Union Square Greenmarket and local producers. Il Fiorista is open seven days a week for dinner and aperitivo hour, also weekend brunch with indoor and patio seating featuring specials from our extensive wine list and cocktails. Also our private dining is available for large parties and events.
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5. Le Jardin Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(103)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lower East Side
Booked 10 times today
"Step into New York's most romantic French paradise perfect for an evening getaway right in the heart of the Lower East Side. One of New York's hidden treasures, Le Jardin Bistro, is back, and will have you thinking you've just stepped into the South of France. Loose yourself in its autumn yellow decor, complete with comfortable banquet seating, vintage movie posters, and music to make you feel like you've been transported to a night of award-winning French cuisine."
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6. Wolfgang's Steakhouse - Tribeca
4.6
Exceptional(2152)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • TriBeCa
Booked 25 times today
With 4 decades of experience, Wolfgang Zwiener didn't duplicate an exceptional steakhouse, he improved on it to make Wolfgang's Steakhouse exceptional. The porterhouse steak for one, two, four or more, is an outstanding choice. The atmosphere, expanded menu & professional service will appeal to even the most exacting diners. Wolfgang's is pleased to add this location in the heart of downtown TriBeCa.
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7. Fossetta
4.8
Exceptional(33)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lower East Side
Booked 10 times today
Fossetta is a natural wine bar and restaurant in the Lower East Side. Charlene Santiago (formerly of The John Dory Oyster Bar and Reynard) and Josh Even (Tosca Cafe in SF, Breslin Bar & Dining Room, The Spotted Pig) have curated a menu of Sourdough Focaccia, Antipasti, and House-Made Pastas influenced by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean. The oft-changing wine list features natural wines from small producers from around the world. Large garage doors provide a casual indoor/outdoor European appeal. Come for a glass of wine and snacks, or enjoy a full dinner, or celebrate a special occasion. Open for Lunch and Brunch as well! We also offer family-style dinners for groups of 9 or more. Please email hello@fossetta-nyc.com for large party inquiries.
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8. La Marchande
4.5
Awesome(74)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District
Booked 20 times today
At La Marchande, Chef John Fraser revitalizes the French chophouse, spotlighting seasonal ingredients and a fresh approach to steakhouse dining. The café-inspired dining room and casual bar setting provide unique environments for both formal meals and relaxed drinks.Chef John presents innovative dishes like "French Onion Dumplings" and seared "Bone Marrow," served in a freshly baked baguette. The menu features a variety of simply prepared proteins, including "Aged Long Island Duck" and "Broiled Prawns" with bouillabaisse maître d butter. Vegetarian options like "Hen of The Woods Steak" and "Cauliflower Tarte Tatin" showcase Chef John's creative flair.Led by Beverage Director Amy Racine, La Marchande's French-focused wine list and selection of vermouths complement the steakhouse fare. The bar offers a chic setting for enjoying cocktails, shellfish towers, and bar bites.
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9. Brass & The Tusk Bar
4.5
Awesome(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • NoMad
Booked 9 times today
Two new high style projects in a historic Nomad hotel:THE TUSK BAR is a cocktail and oyster bar,with its next door restaurant sibling BRASS offering an elegant yet playful menu from Michelin-starred chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra (Wildair, Bar Contra). Join us at The Tusk Bar (named a best bar in America by Esquire) for carefully made cocktails and seafood small plates; or at BRASS for a brasserie-inspired dinner reimagined for a new golden era of dining out in New York City. Both spaces are located through the lobby of the turn–of-the-century Evelyn hotel (est. 1903) and welcome walk-ins as well as accepting reservations.
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10. Duomo51
4.4
Awesome(432)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rockefeller Center
Booked 43 times today
During the summer and spring months, Rooftop terrace transforms into a green oasis reminiscent of the Toscana region of Italy. The unique combination of modern terrace architecture, Mediterranean cuisine, dense greenery and the scent of fresh herbs expresses a true Italian attitude to life. With a view of the most beautiful landmarks of Manhattan, guests can enjoy the feeling of peace and privacy. Whether it’s time for coffee, aperitivo, lunch, dinner or cocktails – New York City's most beautiful terrace invites you to linger at any time of dayDress Code (Hats are not allowed)

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