Best restaurants near me in East Village, NY

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1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3121)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 128 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.

2. La Palapa

4.7

Exceptional(850)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Village

Booked 8 times today

La Palapa combines authentic Mexican home cooking with a warm and friendly atmosphere which makes for the perfect place to dine or celebrate any occasion! We specialize in "Mexico City style" tacos and quesadillas and regional home cooking. Our menu includes such dishes as Tacos al Pastor, Mole Negro Oaxaqueno, Salsa Pibil and many other specialties from different regions of Mexico. Our award winning Margaritas are all made with fresh juices and are delicious, especially when you add house made hibiscus aqua fresca and a chile-piquin salted rim! La Palapa is available for catering on or off premise. We specialize in creating menus for private parties and events our greenhouse dining room is perfect for parties and larger groups.

3. Giano

4.8

Exceptional(1523)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 17 times today

Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too

4. Nudibranch

4.8

Exceptional(30)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • East Village

Booked 18 times today

Nudibranch is a Korean- Spanish restaurant with thoughtful small plates, juicy wines in a modern chic space in the East Village.plus cocktails and porrons.

5. Soothr

4.6

Exceptional(72)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 240 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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6. Risotteria Melotti

4.8

Exceptional(679)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Village

Booked 13 times today

We have a 10 min grace period.Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes.Your table will be reserved for 1hour and 30 minutes.For a group of 5 and more please send an email to nyc@risotteriamelotti.com.Find the real Italian atmosphere in a cozy restaurant, where to eat only rice based Specialties and Risotto!A unique gluten free experience, 100% made in Italy.The first Risotteria Melotti was opened in Isola della Scala, in the region of VERONA, in 2002. The idea of opening a Risotteria in New York came in order to make this typical and traditional italian dish known and cooked by us, with the rice we produce and with the typical old style techniques used in Isola della Scala.

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7. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9808)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 110 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

8. Pylos

4.8

Exceptional(1326)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • East Village

Booked 10 times today

PYLOS honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece to an elegant, contemporary and comfortable setting in the East Village. Our NameAmong the ruins of ancient Greece were items such as clay pots that revealed many clues to daily Hellenic life. PYLOS (pronounced Pee-'los) - the root word that includes things of clay - celebrates these prosaic artifacts we now recognize as great art. *Pylos Restaurant now offers outdoor dining that is covered and heated.

9. Pineapple Club

4.7

Exceptional(582)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Village

Booked 21 times today

Be transported to a tropical paradise located in the heart of the East Village. #1 Espresso Martini in NYC 2 years running, our frozen piña colada and pineapple chili margaritas are fan favorites. Lush tropical vibes, pink couches, pineapples everywhere! Famous for our contemporary tiki cocktails created by mixologist Nazar Hrab, and our New-American / Tropical menu from Chef Timothy Silva. Also known for our Y2K brunch - think oyster shooters, Banana Bread French toast, pork belly hash, pineapple mimosas, and plenty of Britney and Backstreet Boys bumping throughout.On Friday & Saturday, the kitchen closes at 11:00pmPineapple Club is also known for its seamless events program, with 140 seats and 4 different rooms to choose from. Creating the perfect vibe for any occasion, custom to your specifications, with effortless ease. For reservations larger than 10 guests, please visit www.pineappleclub.com/eventsHope to see you soon, cheers!

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10. Aura Bar & Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • East Village

Booked 6 times today

Good Vibes is Our Business. Discover Mediterranean fusion tapas, dinner specials, & craft cocktails at Aura Bar and Kitchen. Indulge in vibrant flavors & unforgettable dining experiences. Join us for an extraordinary culinary journey!