Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New York City

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Fiorentina Steakhouse

5.0

5 (109)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Throgs Neck

About the restaurant

Come join us at Fiorentina Steakhouse on 3617 E Tremont Ave, The Bronx, NY 10465

Top review

Kris

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

My wife and I had a lovely meal - our first time visiting. The food was delicious - chicken parmesan and salmon. The service was incredible - what a breath of fresh air. We can't wait to go back.

Kawachiya NYC

5.0

5 (9)

$50 and over

Kaiseki

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

The Kawachiya room by Kawabun NYC is a premium dining experience featuring seasonal menus offered in a lunch format and a full tasting menu for dinner at our Chef's counter. We feature techniques and recipes spanning four hundred years with an eye towards innovating for New York. Located near Bryant Park and the Chrysler building in Murray Hill, Kawachiya is a hidden gem conveniently located close to Grand Central Terminal.

Chef Ito Yoshitaka has been practicing his craft at the legendary Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Japan since his youth. Hailing from a family of Washoku chefs, he applies his dedication and skills to bring a highly selective seasonal offering to New York to launch the first expansion of Kawabun since its founding in the early 1600s.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Excellent food and exceptional service, a very worthwhile experience. Highly recommended.

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Dinner Omakase

Experience

Lunch Counter Omakase

Sushi of Gari 46

4.9

4.9 (1838)

$50 and over

Japanese

Theater District

About the restaurant

LUNCH Service Starting September 17th, 2024. We look forward to welcoming you for lunch soon!

For a decade founder Gari Sugio has run a sushi restaurant that is innovative in the way it serves sushi with both cold and warm ingredients, offering more than 130 varieties. Sushi of Gari 46 focuses primarily on serving Gari’s “Signature Omakase” Sushi dinner which shows off his expertise with marinated and spiced raw and slightly cooked ingredients, in addition to a menu of traditional Japanese dishes. The sake selection, by Gari Sugio, is one of the best in town along with a limited wine selection of fine wines.

Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.

Top review

Ron

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food and attentive staff in traditional Japanese setting.

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Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (533)

$50 and over

Italian

Tottenville

About the restaurant

Angelina's Ristorante is Staten Island premier fine dining venue. Located in Tottenville, we are the hidden jewel of Staten Island, guaranteed to give you an unparelled dining experience that will make you forget where you are. With an atmosphere like no other, superb customer service and amazing food, Angelina's Ristorante is proud to be raising the standard for fine dining in Staten Island for over two decades. Family owned and family run!
Whether you seek a intimate dinner for two, cocktails, a night of Bocci with friends, a small party of an over the top wedding, our venue can cater to your every need. We look forward to serving you soon.

We are still open from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM for viewing the venue

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Amantia

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

I came here for my birthday with my parents on a Wendsday night and it was amazing! The service was the best I’ve experienced and it was gorgeous. The food was really good but the service is what stood out. Will definitely be back!

Giardino D'Oro

4.9

4.9 (336)

$31 to $50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Nestled away on winding Gold Street in Manhattan's venerable Financial District, Giardino D'Oro is indeed a golden garden as its name translates. All that is charming about Italy comes to life as co-owners Benny Jakupaj and Nick Vuli welcome even newcomers with open arms. At Giardino D'Oro, food is indeed art with the fine Italian cuisine replete with antipasti, fresh rolled pastas, exquisite meat and seafood dishes, mouth-watering desserts, and an extensive wine list. Attentive yet discreet service in an intimate setting with strains of Sinatra softly crooning in the background set the scene for power lunches as well as romance.

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Aaronvip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Really high quality food, great service. Staff makes great recommendations.

ASKA

4.9

4.9 (41)

$50 and over

Nordic

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

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RickVvip

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing meal with great service! Highly recommended and would definitely spend another special occasion there

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Experience

ASKA Tasting Menu

Experience

ASKA Lunch Tasting Menu

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ASKA Gift Certificate - Lunch Tasting Menu

Amylos

4.9

4.9 (755)

$30 and under

Greek

Astoria

About the restaurant

The name “Amylos” denotes our passion for food and bringing to you Greece’s authentic flavors. We carefully chose the most original recipes ranging from various regions in Greece; starting from the southern Aegean islands to the northern mainland, each region has its own unique take on cooking. Amylos, meaning the “building blocks of food”, is synonymous to our concept of building a sustainable menu created from pure raw materials, attention to detail, nonnegotiable standards, and ingredients of the finest quality. Complete your pallet by indulging in our selective wine list which takes you through a journey of the old to new world. This, coupled with warm and friendly service, and our inviting, cozy ambiance are what make up the ingredients of Amylos’ recipe for “philoxenia”. Our concept is to honor the traditional Greek flavors and hospitality combined with the allure of modern presentation in a contemporary setting.

Top review

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Amazing food and service. If it was closer to my house I would never need to cook again.

Tasca

4.9

4.9 (73)

$50 and over

Spanish

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Tasca, which is Iberian for "Tavern," brings together the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of both Spain and the Latin countries of the Caribbean. Offering an elevated and innovative interpretation of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba's shared food histories, Tasca seamlessly ties together the evolution of their cuisines. In a multi-level, 5,500-square-foot space complete with several open, airy dining areas, outdoor dining, subterranean lounge and wine cellar with fireplace. Tasca conveys both the warmth of a traditional Spanish tavern and the breezy elegance of a contemporary, coastal Caribbean restaurant.

With a variety of unique spaces and conveniently located near Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, Tasca is available for outdoor and indoor dining, large-party bookings and full restaurant buyouts. Tasca can accommodate any occasion from dinner with friends, birthday parties and family gatherings to corporate presentations for 200 guests.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Fantastic food and staff is terrific. Highly recommend

The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse

4.9

4.9 (63)

$50 and over

American

Meatpacking District

About the restaurant

The Champagne & Caviar Bar recalls the distinctive glamour of a vintage jewel box, presenting a carefully curated selection of the finest Champagnes, Petrossian Caviar and a menu of classic dishes in which caviar is the star. The space features a progression of hand-blown chandeliers, geometric floors of Italian marble, and an ornate coffered ceiling, punctuated by camel mohair velvet seating for an intimate, immersive experience.

For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

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Celine

Dined 6 days ago

Good food expect for the beef tartare. Great service. Place was freezing, they keep temperatures very low.

Yakiniku Toraji - Bowery

4.8

4.8 (11)

$50 and over

Japanese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Toraji is a “yakiniku” style BBQ restaurant.

Since our first shop has been established in 1995 in Tokyo, Ebisu area, we came a long way.

Starting with “namuru” and “kimchi” Korean style steamed and pickeled vegetables, continuing with tongue, ribs and/or outside skirt, finishing with cold noodles or “pibimpab” Korean style mixed rice bowl. We are commited to provide you the “yakiniku” you want for the days you feel like having a “yakiniku”.

We as pros won`t do any compromise in terms of ingredients, taste or service, Toraji will continue to promote the right way the yakiniku culture, bringing taste, happiness and health to our customers.

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Kumivip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

I had a quick lunch with my kid at Toraji an and had a great experience. The service was top-notch with attentive and polite staff. The table was clean and the decor is minimum yet beautiful. The lunch set is good portion and fair quality. If they do well for lunch, their dinner menu must be better. Looking forward to come back with friends and family very soon to explore more dishes and their course menu. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch Japanese BBQ experience!

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