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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(748)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 21 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. Pink Taco - NYC
4.1
Excellent(692)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 57 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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3. Lagos TSQ
4.2
Awesome(952)
Price: Expensive
• West African • Theater District
Booked 48 times today
Looking for a West-African Fusion Experience? Dining at Lagos Restaurant and Lounge is an experience you will never forget. We are a New York City restaurant in the heart of Times Square that serves with a Nigerian pulse.
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4. Oscar Wilde
4.4
Awesome(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 65 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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5. Lincoln Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(6650)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 51 times today
Lincoln Ristorante sits proudly on the plaza level of the world famous Lincoln Center for the performing arts.
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6. Benihana - New York, NY
4.3
Awesome(5519)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 109 times today
Benihana in New York is a fun dining spot with a unique dining experience. It's a lively place with personal chefs performing the ancient art of Teppanyaki right in front of guests. As one reviewer said, 'The chef's entertainment' makes for a 'fun and delicious' meal. Kids love the interactive 'cooking show' and the festive atmosphere. It's a great spot for family dinners and birthday celebrations.
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7. Pappardella
4.7
Exceptional(2789)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to PappardellaPappardella restaurant brings to you the flavors and food of Tuscany. Established in 1983, Pappardella offers a romantic setting of timeless charm with 20 foot ceilings, French doors; a stunning mural of Florence.Menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. we feature homemade pasta, artisanal pizza; other great Italian staples, like chicken parmagian, grilled branzino; scrumptious tiramisu.A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warm months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the beacon theater, the museum of natural history &Central Park offering lunch; dinner pre fix, brunch.
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8. Caravaggio New York
4.6
Exceptional(1505)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 21 times today
A credit card is MANDATORY for making reservations & booking for all party sizes.On July 15th, 2009, Caravaggio, opened its doors for the first time. Giuseppe Bruno's latest cutting-edge concept carries on the long-lived family tradition of serving great food to our devoted patrons and to the greater New York area. Our attention to detail, in both food and service, will continue to be our main goal. We believe in nourishing body and soul, which is the wisdom of our Salerno ancestors from Southern Italy. Giuseppe and his staff will strive to continue this heartfelt tradition.CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation, please contact us, caravaggio23@aol.com or at (212) 288.1004, a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.DRESS CODE: We have a ‘smart casual’ dress code in our bar and restaurants. We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing caps, shorts, sportswear or flip-flops.
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9. Novitá - New York City, Manhattan
4.7
Exceptional(3127)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 38 times today
Novita is a vibrant 60-seat trattoria serving a seasonally inspired, modern Italian menu. Chef owner Marco Fregonese’s innovative take on classical, regional cooking begins with the finest, artisan ingredients and freshest, seasonal products. His distinctive light and flavorful dishes are pure and satisfying and perfectly complemented by a select list of wines from superb Italian specialty and boutique growers. Novita is located a few steps down from a quiet tree lined street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood. The setting is warm and elegant and the mood quintessentially Italian. In pleasant weather, sidewalk, alfresco dining is offered further adding to Novita’s year round appeal.
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10. Playa Betty's
4.1
Excellent(1197)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Upper West Side
Booked 29 times today
A Road Trip Down the California Coast serving up California Beach Food to New York City's Upper West Side. Stop by & enjoy the best of the West Coast!
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  • AmyC
    Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The pasta making was fun. We had great company next to us and since we were traveling we gave them our pasta. The portions of each course of the meal are huge! Don’t order the same as your partner. Try different things and share! We love Aunt Jake’s. This was our 4th time to dine with them, first time making pasta!
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • James
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious food and superb, attentive service. Perfect for pre-opera meal or any occasion for that matter.
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    Lincoln RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper West Side
    •
    4.4
  • Ginavip
    New York City •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    it was amazing friendly, and the food was really good, also the drinks were perfect.
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    Pink Taco - NYCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Theater District
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    4.1
  • Brandee
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Lagos was an experience within itself, the ambiance was great. The staff were friendly and welcoming, they had a saxophonist she was a vibe! They even had dancers who were engaging with guests! This place is a must visit, the food was good! Had an awesome time for my birthday!! Will go again!
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    Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
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    4.2
  • Anely
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2024
    The Decoration is amaizing imposible to compare with another place in the seasons, the servers very helpfully, the music and environment apropied spooky but the food was delicious. I will to recomend to everybody the burrata salad the tasting is unique and the humus plate is really home made Mediterranean recipe, drinks are art crafted i dont remember the names others plates , but whoever is reading this, you can enjoy there some kind of art in the food thank you Oscar Wild my friends and I got a Beautyfull and funny experience. ❤️
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    Oscar WildePrice: Moderate• American• Chelsea
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    4.4

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