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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(814)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 14 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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2. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3190)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 123 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.
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3. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6154)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 183 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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4. Sandro's Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(993)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 32 times today
Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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5. Monterey
4.5
Awesome(498)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 22 times today
Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.
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6. ilili
4.7
Exceptional(8019)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 87 times today
Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.
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7. MASSERIA EAST
4.7
Exceptional(363)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 12 times today
Parma is now Masseria East. Cozy, Elegant, Traditional Italian Restaurant with an Italian authentic menu revised by Giorgio Manzio former La Masseria General Manager and Executive Chef Pino Coladonato.
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8. Indian Accent
4.8
Exceptional(3425)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Midtown West
Booked 47 times today
Indian Accent offers an inventive approach to Indian cuisine.Indian Accent's menu reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences. Chef Manish Mehrotra highlights distinctly Indian flavors on a contemporary menu.To respect the dining experiences of all our guests we practice a restricted entrance policy, only allowing children aged 10 years and above.
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9. The Smith - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(8242)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 230 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
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10. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2837)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 52 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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  • Nick
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing food and amazing surroundings. Will be back for sure.
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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    4.8
  • Sonja
    New York State •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We loved Monterey! It’s a lovely restaurant conveniently located near lots of Midtown attractions. The food and beverage presentations were impressive. We had the prime rib special and everything was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent. For dessert, the Bananas Foster was prepared table side. The presentation and taste were amazing. We can’t wait to return.
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    MontereyPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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    4.5
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    Nashville •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our family really enjoyed our experience at Sandro’s. The staff and atmosphere were welcoming and the food was amazing. The halibut was cooked to perfection, as was the Cacio e Pepe! We recommend dining there and will definitely go back.
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    Sandro's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • Rob
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our experience with Nobu was beyond exceptional, as always! The food was incredibly delicious , staff attention was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect. Nobu will forever be in our hearts as one of our favorite restaurants to go to, especially a must for truly special occasions!!
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    Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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    4.7
  • Melanie
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was a fun & greatly priced experience to share with your loved ones. Anthony, our instructor, was friendly and very personable and the food was delicious. A good bang for your buck! Will come again for the food alone.
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9

Discover best foodies restaurants in Upper East Side

Discover the ultimate foodie destinations in the Upper East Side, Manhattan, a renowned area for its vibrant dining scene that catifies even the most discerning palates. This neighborhood boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants that specialize in everything from authentic Italian and French cuisines to fresh Mediterranean flavors and continental dishes. Each restaurant in this curated selection prides itself on offering not only outstanding food but also exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere, making each dining experience truly memorable. Whether you are in the mood for the comforting taste of homemade pasta, the refined flavors of French bistro fare, or the fresh zest of Mediterranean seafood, the Upper East Side has a restaurant to satisfy every type of food enthusiast. The area is celebrated for its cozy, romantic settings as well as its more casual, vibrant eateries, ensuring a perfect match for any occasion. Enjoy the consistently high-quality food and the charming ambiances that define these establishments as true gems in the culinary landscape of New York City. For foodies exploring the Upper East Side, the neighborhood offers not just a meal but a journey through diverse culinary traditions, enhanced by excellent food and wine service, and the pleasure of returning to tried and true favorites. Each visit promises a new delight, with daily specials and seasonal menus that invite you to indulge in the best of what New York City has to offer.

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