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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1068)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 39 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. Ella Funt
new
4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Moderate
• French • East Village
Booked 3 times today
Ella Funt is a modern French restaurant serving a unique take on French cuisine in the heart of New York. Under the culinary guidance of Alexandros Gkoutsi use French cuisine as a vehicle for the best in- seasonal ingredients with a twist, serving food that is expertly crafted to be both complex yet welcoming. Named after the legendary Club 82 drag artist, Ella Funt offers French New York dining in a signature bar space in which to look and be seen.
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3. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3472)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 67 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. TAO Downtown - New York
4.7
Exceptional(7269)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea
Booked 152 times today
TAO Downtown in New York is a fun spot because it offers a unique dining experience. One review mentioned it as an 'eatery you would see in Las Vegas...not in a bad way', praising its high design and unique features. The ambiance and music are also frequently highlighted as great aspects. Plus, the food receives consistent high ratings for being delicious. So, if you're up for a tasteful and vibrant evening, this could be the place!
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5. Vida Verde
4.4
Awesome(312)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 45 times today
New York meets Mexico at Vida Verde. Our own exploration of well-loved Mexican fare married with New York’s casual and metropolitan approach to food and drinks.Vida Verde is a tri-level space, a color bomb of food, drinks and the occasional graffiti wall mural, boasting a ‘Margarita Market’ on its rooftop patio space.The rooftop Patio is open 7 days a week (weather permitting) starting at 4pm, it is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE and not reservable.Vida's Boozy Brunchacha every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-4pm, boasts a wild experience, with DJ's, Dancing, Debauchery and much more! You get 90 minutes of bottomless for $30 in addition to the price of your entree. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
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6. Sessions
3.5
Very Good(194)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 3 times today
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia.
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7. Babbo Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(4934)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.
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8. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(148)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 124 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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9. T-Squared Social
4.5
Awesome(76)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garment District
Booked 47 times today
T-Squared Social is a multi-dimensional dining and entertainment experience started by Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake. Merging elevated cuisine and craft cocktails with state-of-the-art Full Swing sports simulators, Duckpin bowling, darts and premium sports-watching, T-Squared Social brings together the best of entertainment and sports. Whether you’re a group of two or 20, this venue has something for everyone to enjoy. Located just a block from Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, T-Squared Social is the ultimate place to catch up with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, watch a ballgame and have some fun. The menu features a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, beers and wines, as well as shareable plates perfect for groups. T-Squared Social also has a variety of private event offerings and can host up to 400 people. Learn more about private event options on their website.
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10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Times Square Manhattan
4.6
Exceptional(2195)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Theater District
Booked 72 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Discover best fun restaurants in Midtown West

Discover the vibrant and fun dining options in Midtown West, Manhattan, a hotspot for those seeking an exciting culinary experience in New York City. This bustling neighborhood is renowned for its diverse array of restaurants that not only promise delectable dishes but also an energetic atmosphere perfect for any fun-loving diner. From sophisticated lounges with stunning city views to lively steakhouses with DJ-fueled vibes, each establishment caters to a variety of tastes and preferences, ensuring a memorable meal in the heart of the city. Midtown West is particularly popular for its unique blend of dining experiences, from interactive Teppanyaki shows that delight both the young and old to chic spots offering live music that enhances your dining pleasure. The area is ideal for pre-theatre meals, special occasions, or casual hangouts with friends, boasting menus that feature everything from exquisite seafood to modern Asian fusion dishes. The dining scene in Midtown West is characterized by its lively bar scenes, exceptional service, and creative culinary offerings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite before a show or a luxurious evening out, this part of Manhattan does not disappoint. Enjoy the fun, flair, and flavors of Midtown West, where each restaurant visit promises to be as exciting as the city itself.

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