Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Hudson Heights

11 restaurants available nearby

1. L' Artista

4.5

Awesome(75)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Harlem

Booked 1 time today

Experience of Northern Italian Cuisine, Great Wine, Craft Cocktails and Music.

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2. Tokugawa - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 11 times today

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3. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 18 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

4. Casa Bond

4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 4 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

5. Essex

4.6

Exceptional(3184)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 19 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

6. Le B.

4.4

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 6 times today

Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.

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7. The Hill - Closter, NJ

4.6

Exceptional(1241)

Price: Expensive

• American • Closter

Booked 12 times today

The Hill features globally influenced, seasonal American cooking with the lightness and bright global flavors Chef Ben Pollinger is known for. Seafood, steaks, game, and vegetable-centric options are featured on the menu.The style takes a cue from Scandinavian minimalism with a rustic farmhouse décor accented by mid-century design elements, industrial elements and warm earthy colors and natural tones. The atmosphere is inviting and approachable, suitable for everyday dining and also features a full bar, private dining room and outdoor patio.We look forward to welcoming you to The Hill!

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8. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

4.5

Awesome(1633)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.

9. Gabriel Kreuther

4.7

Exceptional(1590)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Midtown West

Gabriel Kreuther is a Relais & Chateaux and Two Star Michelin restaurant looking out onto beautiful Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. We offer a luxurious, upscale Contemporary-French-American & Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinct New York Spirit. Also known for its stunning decor, Gabriel Kreuther looks out onto NYC's vibrant Bryant Park on 42nd street & offers fine-dining in the upscale dining room (reserve here) or elevated casual dining at the bar and lounge (call) offering "some of the absolute best bar food in NYC" (Grub Street). Gabriel Kreuther accepts reservations for the main dining room 6-weeks in advance & you can also book our In-Kitchen Table offering a fully immersive, special dining experience for up to 8 guests by contacting us at office@gknyc.com.

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10. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

4.5

Awesome(310)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Astoria

Booked 3 times today

Our Story The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Visit us at our locations in Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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zoevip
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing! Hosted my birthday dinner there of 14 people and our waitress and their team were on top of it. Food was great, table and ambiance were great :) good value!
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Leeahvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Order the pork belly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Superb service and amazing food.
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Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
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4.7
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Lindavip
New York City •92 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Créative Japanese cuisine Consistently delicious Courteous and professional waitstaff
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Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Juan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Had a great experience. The food and drinks were a highlight - it was so tasty. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Service was a little slow but it was a busy night. Staff was very friendly. The noise level was my one complaint. It was mostly a normal noise level but some random songs would be extremely loud. It wasn’t bad enough to take away from the night.
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.6
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Mollyvip
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Sept 2024
We loved our evening at L’Artista!! The setting was quiet and intimate. The service was friendly and attentive. The only thing better than those is the food! The food is FANTASTICO!! The arincina took me right back to Sicily. My gnocci with gorgonzola, walnuts and pear was the best!!! Those little pillows absorbed the delicious sauce and then they melted in my mouth. The addition of pear and walnuts to the creamy gorgonzola sauce is perfection. My husband enjoyed the Bolognese, saying it was the best he’d had, extra meaty and flavorful. We’ll be back!!!
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L' ArtistaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Harlem
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4.5

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. L' Artista

2. Tokugawa - Madison

3. Le Jardinier - New York

4. Casa Bond

5. Essex

6. Le B.

7. The Hill - Closter, NJ

8. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

9. Gabriel Kreuther

10. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

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