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1. Don Angie
new
4.9
Exceptional(59)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 103 times today
Don Angie is an intimate restaurant serving up a modern ode to Italian-American cuisine by husband and wife chefs and co-owners Angela Rito and Scott Tacinelli, in partnership with Quality Branded. Located in the heart of New York City’s West Village, the restaurant’s menu reimagines comforting dishes from Angie and Scott’s childhoods, with distinctive twists, often drawing inspiration from their collective travels. Shortly after opening, Don Angie earned a 2-star critic’s pick review from the New York Times and named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2018. Scott and Angie earned nominations from the James Beard Foundation in 2019, 2020 2022, and 2025. In May 2021, Don Angie was awarded a Michelin star.
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2. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(215)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 143 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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3. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3487)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 51 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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4. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2941)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 56 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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5. Amalfi at Serra - Eataly Flatiron
4.2
Awesome(7201)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 88 times today
Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.
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6. Sake No Hana
4.5
Awesome(599)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoLita
Booked 15 times today
Occupying a dramatic, festive space beneath the catwalk entry of Moxy Lower East Side, Japanese restaurant Sake no Hana serves free-spirited izakaya dishes invigorated with New York attitude. With a shareable menu of grilled teppanyaki dishes, yakitori skewers, Wagyu beef, creative sushi rolls, and a curated list of sakes, beers, and cocktails highlighting Japanese spirits. The space buzzes with alluring energy perfect for any celebration.
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7. Frenchette
4.7
Exceptional(122)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 89 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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8. Roscioli - The Roman Feast
new
4.7
Exceptional(34)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 14 times today
The famed Roscioli in Rome — yes, that one — is now in the heart of New York’s Soho neighborhood. Our Roman Feast style menu is served on the lower level of 43 MacDougal Street (down the flight of stairs on King Street). We serve an incredible prix fixe feast, featuring seasonal produce and classic Roman pastas. Our wine team carefully curates a wine pairing featuring exclusive, small batch wines directly from our favorite producers in Italy. Or, opt for our reserve pairing to experience hard-to-find gems from our cellar. CANCELLATION POLICY: Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a $50 per person fee. For emergencies, email ciao@rosciolinyc.com. Lowering the guest count will be subject to a charge of $50 per person. WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE.Please note that there is a flight of stairs down to this room and unfortunately it is not ADA accessible.
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9. The Odeon
4.8
Exceptional(3830)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 156 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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10. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.7
Exceptional(30915)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 335 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.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.

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