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1. Nobu Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(5422)
$$$$
• Japanese • Financial District
Booked 141 times today
Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.
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2. Beauty & Essex - New York
4.6
Exceptional(10159)
$$$$
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 61 times today
Beauty & Essex in New York is a hot spot, known for its innovative design, which includes a well-curated modern-day pawn shop and a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier. Chef Chris Santos, a pioneer of the small, share plate dining trend, has created waves on the food scene. The restaurant's ambiance is energetic and sophisticated, as quoted in many reviews, and the service is consistently praised as excellent and attentive. The food is often described as delicious and well-planned.
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3. Cecconi's Dumbo
4.5
Awesome(6048)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO
Booked 263 times today
Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.
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4. The Crosby Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1102)
$$$$
• American • SoHo
Booked 42 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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5. NOMO Kitchen
4.3
Awesome(1480)
$$$$
• American • SoHo
Booked 55 times today
NoMo Kitchen offers a visually stunning and trendy escape with a seasonal American menu. Located inside the NoMo SoHo hotel, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an unmissable weekend brunch.The main dining area is a beautiful, naturally lit space with a glass ceiling and walls, exposed brick, and chandeliers. Our adjacent Rose Garden patio is a whimsical space for all day cocktails and conversation. Standout dishes include the lemon ricotta pancakes with candied pistachios or the NoMo Kitchen burger and pickle plate.
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6. The River Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(9227)
$$$$
• American • DUMBO
Booked 51 times today
Nestled beneath the Brooklyn Bridge with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, The River Café has been a beloved New York City destination since 1977. Founded by Michael “Buzzy” O’Keeffe, the restaurant is a true New York original. Renowned for its romantic setting, refined cuisine, and impeccable service.Under the direction of Executive Chef Brad Steelman, The River Café offers a seasonal New American menu that highlights the finest and often rare ingredients. Over the years, it has received numerous accolades, including the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and longstanding recognition from the Michelin Guide.Guests enjoy an elegant atmosphere enriched by nightly live piano music, thoughtful floral touches, and attentive service. The spectacular garden adds to the sense of magic, making The River Café not just a meal, but an unforgettable experience.
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7. Serafina Tribeca
4.6
Exceptional(850)
$$$$
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 24 times today
A beautiful building on the corner of West Broadway and Reade Street with large windows, excellent for people watching in the colder months and lovely breezes on warmer days and nights. Comforting Italian cuisine paired with excellent wines, or one of the many choices from the large bar menu cocktails and spirits. Open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.
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8. Il Cortile Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1750)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 20 times today
IL Cortile has been family owned and run since 1975. A neighborhood staple in the heart of Little Italy, NYC for over 50 years the Esposito family continues the tradition of sparing nothing to provide only the highest quality ingredients in all Cortile dishes.We are a full Service Restaurant Establishment offering both A-La-Carte dining and a wide variety of pre-fix menus for group gatherings as well as off premise catering. We can accommodate gluten free and vegan diets. Everything is made to order.
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  • Cleverson
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Awesome! The most famous truffle pizza and the tartare steak
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    Cecconi's Dumbo$$$$• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
    •
    4.5
  • DominicGold
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service was impeccable. Aidan in particular was super attentive and made the experience even better. Food was delicious and it was an utterly delightful evening. Alexander the sommelier also recommended a wonderful wine that was exactly what we were after.
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    The River Cafe$$$$• American• DUMBO
    •
    4.8
  • jay
    New York City •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great place to meet in the neighborhood Easy place to have an early morning breakfast meeting or lunch get together.
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    The Crosby Bar$$$$• American• SoHo
    •
    4.8
  • Sarina
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a great experience and meal for an early birthday dinner last night! Eriko was very knowledgeable about every dish we asked about! Excellent service. Thank you!
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    Nobu Downtown $$$$• Japanese• Financial District
    •
    4.7
  • Janice
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 1, 2026
    My friend and I dined at Beauty and Essex to celebrate a new work promotion! Our server was so wonderful and attentive. He did us the courtesy to ask the chef to make an accommodation. The chef was able to do so! Greatful to partake in the Beauty and the Feast course option! The courses were so flavorful! Some of my favorites were the grilled cheese smoked bacon and tomato soup dumplings, Gochujang Salmon, Kale and Apple Salad and the truffle Mac cheese, Edwin the general manager also checked in with us! Overall, a 5/5 experience. The staff at Beauty and Essex NYC are so friendly! We will back again soon!
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    Beauty & Essex - New York$$$$• Unspecified• Lower East Side
    •
    4.6

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