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1. Gjelina - New York

4.5

Awesome(219)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • East Village

Booked 109 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.

2. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3313)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 104 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.

3. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 223 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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4. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Union Square

Booked 83 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.

5. Cathédrale

4.6

Exceptional(2677)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 53 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.

6. Lafayette

4.5

Awesome(3130)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 6 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

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7. Next Door by Wegmans – Astor Place

4.6

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 12 times today

Through the universal language of food and hospitality, Next Door delivers a fresh take on contemporary Japanese cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu, created by Chef Oliver Lange, offers a variety of shareable dishes, exceptional Japanese robata-grilled specialties, exquisite sushi and curated wine selection. We source our ingredients from Wegmans most trusted partners, with our seafood flown in directly from Japan’s famous fish market, exclusively for us.

8. Il Cantinori

4.8

Exceptional(2263)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Village

Booked 44 times today

Il Cantinori, located in Greenwich Village, has been at the forefront of Tuscan cuisine in NYC since its opening in 1983. This old farmhouse with a rustic warmth, stucco walls, wooden beams and voluminous floral arrangements is very romantic and elegant. We combine the unique traditional flavors of the Tuscan countryside with a complete seasonal lunch and dinner menu. We welcome guests with affectionate hospitality, daily specials and a wine list reflective of the northern Italian regions.

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9. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York

4.7

Exceptional(5449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 241 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

10. Misirizzi

4.9

Exceptional(350)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Village

Booked 3 times today

Misirizzi is a delightful Italian restaurant in New York City, offering authentic cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its fresh, seasonal ingredients and friendly service, Misirizzi invites you on a culinary journey through Italy.The menu features classic Italian dishes alongside innovative creations. Start with appetizers like Polpette, savory meatballs in tomato conserv or Carciofi Fritti, crispy artichokes with shaved parmesan and crumbled pistachio. For your main course, choose from a variety of pastas, including Mafaldine Carbonara with crispy guanciale or Grandmother's recipe Lasagna. If you're in the mood for something heartier, try the Bistecca, a grass-fed sirloin steak served with roasted potatoes and mustard sauce.With its sleek interiors and cozy vibe, Misirizzi creates an inviting ambiance that enhances your dining experience. Come savor the flavors of Italy right in the heart of NYC.

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Anna
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
had a great time, everything was delicious and servers were super nice. would come back
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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StevenVIP
New York City •148 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We sat at the bar and hung out w the sweetest and kindest bartender. Pizzas and cucumber salads were superb. A lovely evening overall.
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Gjelina - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• East Village
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4.5
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Tammy
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
it was a perfect little moment in time. we sat outside and felt like part of the treelined street in the neighborhood. service was great, food and beverages were great. we had butterfly lavender lemonade, calamari, spicy vodka pasta, burger and fries, and sticky date pudding. loved every second of the experience.
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Little Ruby's Cafe - East VillagePrice: Moderate• Australian• Union Square
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4.7
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Ryan
Atlanta •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Ambiance is unreal and service and food were fantastic.
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CathédralePrice: Expensive• French• East Village
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4.6
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Jacki
Nebraska •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Best sushi and environment in NYC! One of our favorite places to go for a great night out with friends, very accommodating.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8

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