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1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.4
Awesome(6620)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 105 times today
The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com
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2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(29508)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 331 times today
Carmine's is a neighborhood gem in NYC's Theater District, serving up Southern Italian cuisine in a family style. Reviews rave about the generous portions, exceptional value, and warm, inviting atmosphere. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian trattoria' vibe and 'cozy and intimate setting'. The service is frequently mentioned as attentive, efficient, and gracious. The restaurant exudes a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends and family.
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3. Papillon Bistro and Bar
3.9
Excellent(1055)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Midtown East
Booked 12 times today
Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!
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4. Cafe Luxembourg
4.8
Exceptional(8586)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Upper West Side
Booked 176 times today
Cafe Luxembourg is offering reservations for indoor dining. Walk-Ins are welcome. Our Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, fans, and electric heaters for your comfort. *Per the rules and regulations of the DINING OUT NYC Program, Outdoor Seating will be limited beginning 11.01.24. Weather permitting, outdoor tables will be first-come, first-served.Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-873-7411. We look forward to seeing you soon. The safety and welfare of our employees and guests is a top priority.Cafe Luxembourg has newly installed Merv13 filters, installed in all ducts. The filters trap 98% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns The air is not recycled but forced fresh air. Thank you for your patronage!
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5. The Smith- Lincoln Square
4.6
Exceptional(12082)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Square
Booked 349 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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6. BG - Bergdorf Goodman
4.8
Exceptional(4635)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 66 times today
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.
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7. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(762)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 27 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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8. Estiatorio Milos – Midtown New York
4.8
Exceptional(8680)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Midtown West
Booked 130 times today
With a commitment to the freshest, most flavorful fish, flown in daily from the Greek islands and featured in its open fish market, Milos offers a dining experience based on the simplicity and sincerity of the Mediterranean diet. The restaurant's airy, elegant setting is reminiscent of the Greek islands. Founder and chef Costas Spiliadis continues the standard of excellence and hospitality he began in Montreal, where he opened the original Milos.
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9. The Marshal
4.7
Exceptional(652)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 28 times today
The Marshal is an intimate neighborhood gem. Sustainability is paramount to us. Chef Charlie focuses on wood fired cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from local farmers, wineries & distilleries. The Marshal serves brunch on the weekends, dinner every day of the week & lunch on all weekdays, featuring both indoor & outdoor seating.The menus change frequently, depending on seasonal items that are available. Come enjoy our goat cheese & herb stuffed chicken breast, wood-oven braised local short ribs, sustainably caught cod in a lemongrass coulis, or our variety of seasonal wood fired pizzas baked in our 800 degree wood fired oven.The Marshal features a full bar with an extensive cocktail, liquor and wine list.The Marshal is only blocks from Times Square, within walking distance of all major Broadway theaters, the Intrepid, Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and all major Times Square hotels. You'll find us written up in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and many others.
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10. Becco
4.5
Awesome(28411)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 236 times today
Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

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  • Cherie
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Staff was very friendly! Loved our waiter and talked about all the Christmas decorations. Food was excellent !
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    Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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    3.9
  • Natalie
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Servers at the restaurant were great. So were the hostesses inside. Food and tea were delicious as always. The gal checking reservations at the entrance to the hotel to admit guests inside could use a refresher in customer service. How about welcome guests warmly with a smile? Say hello or good morning? Make eye contact? Literally anything other than the cold front she put on. Maybe she hates her job? For paying $500+ for tea time lunch you shouldn’t act like we’re inconveniencing you. She also didn’t offer the lift for my stroller and just watched us struggle carrying it up the stairs and no one grabbed the door to help. They stand on the stairs looking down on people trying to come inside like they’re better than everyone else. That part is odd.
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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    4.4
  • joan
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Enjoyed their 3 course Thanksgiving dinner. Several items to pick from. The Ricotta Gnocchi with Truffle cream was amazing! The helpings were generous. The table fixings were delicious, and replenished as needed. Leanne was our outstanding waitperson - very attentive & helpful. They went out of their way to work with my food allergies despite how busy it was. Our group of 3 felt it was a perfect choice for our out of town holiday celebration.
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    The Smith- Lincoln SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln Square
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    4.6
  • Bhanu
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Cute spot we chose for our thanksgiving lunch. We were not disappointed. My turkey meal was delicious! I would recommend them for thanksgiving as well as any day of the week and the service was wonderful. My husband had a regularly-served dish and enjoyed it very much. Kid friendly. Thank you to all who took care of us today.
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    Cafe LuxembourgPrice: Expensive• French American• Upper West Side
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    4.8
  • Nicole
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Carmine's on 44th with a large party, and I must say, the service was exceptional from start to finish! The hostess made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, and the attentive service continued throughout the evening. I spoke with the manager, who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, ensuring we had everything we needed for a great experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for our gathering. I highly recommend Carmine's on 44th for its fantastic food and outstanding service!
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    Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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    4.6

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Discover the hidden culinary treasures of Lincoln Square, Manhattan, where "neighborhood gems" aren't just a figure of speech but a delightful reality. In this vibrant neighborhood, each restaurant stands out with its unique charm, offering not just meals but memorable dining experiences. Immerse yourself in a variety of cuisines that reflect the local culture and sophistication of the area. These establishments are celebrated for their cozy atmospheres, friendly staff, and commitment to providing not just food, but an invitation to feel like part of the community. The dining scene in Lincoln Square is a blend of elegance and casual comfort, perfectly suited for both spontaneous outings and special occasions. Residents and visitors alike praise the area for its eclectic mix of dining options that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for the refined flavors of fresh seafood and sushi or the hearty warmth of traditional Italian dishes, Lincoln Square's neighborhood gems are sure to provide a satisfying culinary adventure. Each restaurant's dedication to quality and authenticity makes it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a truly local dining experience.

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