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A photo of The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine restaurant
3.3
Good(77)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Bedford / Stuyvesant
Booked 5 times today
Located in Brooklyn, The Grotto serves authentic Jamaican food in a modern industrial space.We serve beer and wine.
A photo of Botte Brooklyn restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(117)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Brooklyn
Booked 7 times today
Italian Restaurant and cocktail bar. Serving a typical Roman Italian menu including fresh homemade pastas, thin crust pizzas fish, meat with an innovative cocktail list.
A photo of Pollo D'Oro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(153)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Downtown Brooklyn
Booked 1 time today
Our traditional Peruvian food and Pisco Bar bring the unique blend of flavours from Peru to New York. Winner of the best Ceviche 2017 in New York.
A photo of Soothr restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(135)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 159 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.
A photo of Olio e Più restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4100)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 153 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
A photo of Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron restaurant
4.3
Awesome(6937)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 142 times today
Serra by Birreria is an authentic Italian restaurant that provides a tranquil escape from the city. The ambiance, reminiscent of the frosty Italian countryside, is praised by many reviewers. The delicious food and service consistently receive high ratings. One reviewer even mentioned, 'I felt like I was back in Italy!' which speaks to the authenticity of the restaurant.
A photo of Song E Napule - West Village NYC restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(122)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Greenwich Village
Booked 25 times today
Song'E Napule has just opened this NEW location at 132 W Houston St, close to our first and classic spot at 146 W Houston St.
A photo of Zaytinya - New York restaurant
4.5
Awesome(573)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • NoMad
Booked 66 times today
Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José Andrés' deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines. Zaytinya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
A photo of SAN CARLO  Osteria Piemonte restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1269)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 29 times today
“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..
A photo of Babbo Ristorante restaurant
4.4
Awesome(4816)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 53 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.
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