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1. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(232)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 204 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.
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2. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village
4.7
Exceptional(359)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • West Village
Booked 154 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.
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3. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3252)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 143 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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4. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 84 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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5. ABC Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(6561)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park
Booked 87 times today
Since opening in 2010, situated steps away from the Union Square Greenmarket, abc kitchen has celebrated community and local producers. Specializing in seasonal American cuisine with Jean-Georges’ signature touch (spice, acidity and Asian flares sprinkled throughout), abc kitchen is a Jean-Georges restaurant that partners with a diverse network of farmers and purveyors including Norwich Meadows Farm, Eckerton Hill Farm, Bodhi Tree Farm, Lani’s, and many more. The restaurant’s regularly rotating food and beverage menus showcase organic ingredients, ranging from fresh greens to meats and fruits. Set amidst rich natural woods, abc kitchen offers a cozy ambiance that invites guests to savor celebrated seasonal dishes and local harvests in a warm and inviting setting.
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6. SAPPE
4.7
Exceptional(114)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 130 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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7. Catch New York
4.4
Awesome(10205)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Meatpacking District
Booked 106 times today
Catch New York combines its iconic seafood and sushi program, flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu market, with Catch Steak's renowned steak program. The menu, served in a streaming, shareable style, features signature dishes like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Spicy Gigli, and Cantonese Lobster alongside a curated collection of the world's best steak cuts and Japanese wagyu cooked tableside on a hot rock. Set in a landmark building in the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District, the unique, tri-level restaurant offers a lively atmosphere, excellent service, and rooftop dining with panoramic views of the city skyline.
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8. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village
4.6
Exceptional(134)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Union Square
Booked 111 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.
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9. Trattoria Zero Otto Nove - Flatiron
4.7
Exceptional(1985)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chelsea
Booked 55 times today
Roberto Paciullo’s hometown of Salerno is transported to the streets of Manhattan. Zero Otto Nove is the second outpost of his famous restaurants from Arthur Ave. in the Bronx. From the atmosphere to the food, stopping by Zero Otto Nove is taking a quick trip to Italy. The wood-burning brick oven is at the center turning out classics like the Margherita, and Roberto's originals, such as La Riccardo with butternut squash puree, smoked mozzarella, spicy pancetta, and basil. All the pastas are homemade, and all ingredients are brought in from New York's Real Little Italy, Arthur Avenue.
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10. Strip House
4.8
Exceptional(3447)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Greenwich Village
Booked 57 times today
Indulge all senses when experiencing this famed New York City steakhouse. An innovative menu paired with an extensive wine list features signature prime cuts of beef and the dining room is striking with siren red interior and black and white vintage photography.

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