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1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3288)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 143 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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2. Gjelina - New York

4.6

Exceptional(162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • East Village

Booked 164 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.

3. Babbo Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(4931)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 16 times today

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.

4. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 199 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

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5. Boucherie - West Village

4.6

Exceptional(3170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 138 times today

BOUCHERIE is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse, celebrating Joie de Vivre in the heart of West Village. The restaurant prepares a menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites, in addition to the dry-aged steaks. An absinthe-inspired bar offers classic drinks, signature cocktails and craft beers. Located in the building that used to house the prominent Circle Repertory Theater, the 320-seat restaurant provides a diverse array of dining options from the spacious dining room, a seat at the butcher counter, the intimate second-floor gallery with private dining and outdoor cafe.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

6. Olio e Più

4.6

Exceptional(4316)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 202 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

7. Senza Gluten

4.7

Exceptional(2530)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 31 times today

Senza Gluten is the first 100% gluten-free Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City. We are aware that having celiac or choosing a gluten-free diet can sometimes be challenging, especially when dining out. At Senza Gluten we want to make sure your dining experience is perfect and safe by guaranteeing 100% gluten-free cuisine. Italian food is an all time favorite, however, it is characterized by foods like pasta and pizza. At Senza Gluten we want to bring the best Italian dishes to the table using a completely gluten-free approach.Please note that we accept cash and American Express only.

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8. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York

4.7

Exceptional(5340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 281 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

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9. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(385)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 165 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

10. Palma

4.8

Exceptional(3466)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 63 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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ChrisVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My favorite spot to visit on a dinner night out in NYC
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Ryan
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely perfect. Service with a smile. Staff was very knowledgeable and made wonderful suggestions on menu and cocktails. Atmosphere just added to experience. Not that anything could add to the food. Exquisite!
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Boucherie - West VillagePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.6
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Kevin
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was my 5th time since Gjelina opened in NYC, and by the far the best. Our Server Julia was so incredibly knowledgeable about the wine and food. It made this experience unique and memorable. Will be back!
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Gjelina - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• East Village
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4.6
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Julia
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The perfect cozy Italian date night in the west village!!
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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ChristopherVIP
Los Angeles •64 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 28, 2025
A classic in NYC, the food is great and the service excellent...especially the sommelier! A great experience.
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Babbo RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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