Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Whitestone

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1. Masaaki

4.8

Exceptional(229)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bayside

Booked 15 times today

Dear customers:Starting 3/1 we will be requiring a deposit for Omakase reservations of 6+ guests, hence we will be requiring a credit card information for 6+ guests, thank you for your understanding.Our Omakase reservation is available for four rounds each day: 1pm/5pm/6:30pm/8pm,each round will be one hour and half.If you want to reserve an Omakase bar seating, please go to the "experience" section and select the time slots that you would like to reserve (1pm/5pm/6:30pm/8pm),which will be the only reservation for our Omakase bar seating.All other reservations will be for our regular dine in table/ regular table Omakase tasting menu. Please double check before making reservations.We will be communicating through SMS and/or e-mail with customers about their opentable reservation, so please make sure that either the phone number or the e-mail address is correct when you make the reservation.Masaaki management team.

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2. Marbella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(667)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Bayside

Booked 8 times today

Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Mauricio Sedacca Singer Guitarist every Thursday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. 3 Blocks West of the Cross Islan Parkway. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space

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3. Mama Sushi - Bronx

4.7

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Schuylerville

Booked 12 times today

In MamaSushi, we fusioned the Asian Cuisine, especially the Japanese, along with the exciting and tasty flavors of Latin America. The result: a marvelous, tasteful experience that takes your palate for a ride through the many cultures. The fusion comes to life with one of our many “Latin Sushi” dishes. We feature many rolls with “Fully Cooked” protein and ingredients such as sweet plantains, guacamole, white cheese, Pico de Gallo and many more.

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4. Alessandro’s Italian

4.9

Exceptional(700)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhasset

Booked 18 times today

Chef-owner Alessandro Acquista brings simple, quality Italian food to this casual, trendy neighborhood spot in Manhasset. The pastas are made fresh daily, the desserts are made from scratch and everything is made with the highest quality ingredients.

5. Le Rivage

4.8

Exceptional(7995)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Theater District

Booked 39 times today

Le Rivage invites you to experience a romantic and lively atmosphere where traditional French cuisine is expertly crafted for your enjoyment. A New York institution, Le Rivage offers a classic dining experience featuring escargot, steak frites, coq au vin, and more.

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6. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(1902)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 69 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.

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7. Cipollini Trattoria and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1539)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhasset

Booked 75 times today

Located in Americana Manhasset, Long Island's most impressive shopping destination, Cipollini Trattoria & Bar is a casual, Manhattan-Style Restaurant. A Metropolitan dining experience that offers freshly prepared, satisfying meals at moderate prices in a comfortable inviting atmosphere. Cipollini has gained a reputation for its array of contemporary Italian specialties as well as their Greek and American influenced dishes. Whether your palette prefers savory salads, enticing entrees or freshly made brick-oven pizzas, Cipollini offers variety and distinctive quality that will suit everyone’s taste.Restaurant will be open for outdoor dining for walk-ins only. We are not accepting reservations at this time.

8. Kyma - Roslyn

4.6

Exceptional(2220)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Roslyn

Booked 55 times today

Upon arrival you will notice an inviting outdoor dining patio that expresses traditional Grecian elements while maintaining contemporary detail. As you step inside you’ll be transported by the Santorini aesthetic where fresh ingredients hit your senses and human interaction is a refreshing priority.Kyma’s airy, whitewashed wood design balanced by European stucco, evoke the stylized spirit of the Greek Islands. Generous seating at long white wooden tables are lined with plush, white canvas cushions. More intimate tables also dot the larger dining room. A sleek, oval bar separates the dining room from the lounge area. Here you will have your choice of standing cocktail banquettes, bar and lounge style seating. Our resident DJ will keep the energy high in this fun social spot inside Kyma. In the warmer months an adjacent open-air outdoor patio is perfect for al fresco dining with views of the quaint village of Roslyn.

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9. Besito Mexican - Roslyn

4.7

Exceptional(3868)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Roslyn

Booked 67 times today

Besito (Little Kiss, in English) serves authentic Mexican food and is home to tableside guacamole and the Besito Patron Margarita. Besito serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Food specialties include classic tortilla soup, tamales with shrimp and chipotle adobo, ceviches made daily, boneless short ribs of beef and enchiladas suizas. We serve over 60 world class tequilas in our Agave Lounge in an atmosphere of old, rustic Mexico and sophistication bringing back memories of your last Mexican vacation!

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10. Trattoria Dell'Arte

4.5

Awesome(9720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 86 times today

Welcome to Trattoria Dell' Arte, an enchanting dining experience that transports you to an Italian artist's studio, adorned with oversized sculptures, captivating drawings, and a unique wall gallery featuring famous Italian noses.Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with our diverse menu, showcasing a vegetable antipasto bar and an array of culinary delights, including pasta, fish, seafood, veal chops, steaks, and our signature thin-crust pizza.Conveniently located across the street from Carnegie Hall and in close proximity to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, City Center, and the heart of the Midtown Hotel district around Central Park and 59th Street. Whether you're attending a Broadway show at theaters like the Winter Garden, the Neil Simon, or the Gershwin, Trattoria Dell'Arte is your perfect pre and post-concert or theater dining destination. Join us for a delightful cocktail, indulge in a delectable dessert, or immerse yourself in the artistic ambiance of our space.

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New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always the food was superb and the service top notch. The mussels never fail to be outstanding (my favorite is with Pernod sauce). The Brie appetizer was so delicious and the sole was perfect as always.
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La P'tite FramboisePrice: Expensive• French• Port Washington
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4.8
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Linda
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food and service. Always our go to restaurant when we are in the City. Rigatoni alla Vodka, eggplant Parm, Calamari, Tony’s Chicken, etc are all outstanding.
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Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East SidePrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Inez
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Great traditional Italian food. Always delicious. Service always good. Worth the trip from Jersey . Still one of the best in the Bronx. Look forward to our next family dinner.
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Enzo's of WilliamsbridgePrice: Moderate• Italian• Morris Park
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4.8
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minas
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Food was good service was good but a bit pricy for Astoria
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Off The Hook - AstoriaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Astoria
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4.2
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Maeve
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
Excellent Thai food, great prices, and live jazz! What more do you want??
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4.7

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