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1. Cafe Zaffri
4.3
Awesome(18)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 43 times today
Cafe Zaffri, lovingly known as “Zaf’s”, is the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room. Located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its diaspora.
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2. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(108)
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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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(209)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 248 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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4. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 168 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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5. Nat's on Bank
4.7
Exceptional(29)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Village
Booked 11 times today
Your local spot for unpretentious, whimsical NY classics. Nat’s is a neighborhood local, where people gather to celebrate the day, every day. We nurture community, and the opportunity to break bread with friends in a fun, artful environment. Our food is elevated, New York classics but with a touch of whimsy. Healthy, yet sinful when you wish.
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6. Emily West Village
4.8
Exceptional(257)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • West Village
Booked 53 times today
A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)
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7. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1813)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 79 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.
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8. The Dutch
4.6
Exceptional(3141)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 25 times today
The Dutch is an American restaurant, bar and oyster room inspired by local cafes, country inns, corner taverns, neighborhood bistros, seaside shacks, roadside joints and the same mix of cultural influences that make New York City great. Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini's roots-inspired American menu features fresh fish and shellfish, choice meats, local produce and the best of what's around.
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9. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.4
Awesome(2480)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 58 times today
While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. At La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.
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10. Demo
4.8
Exceptional(109)
Price: Expensive
• European • West Village
Booked 23 times today
Demo is a restaurant in the West Village serving modern, Europe-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Quang Nguyen and Sous Chef Dina Fan. Inventive seasonal dishes—like wax beans with bottarga and boquerones—share the menu with updated classics like beef tongue tonnato, alongside a carefully curated list of wines by glass and bottle. The sleek interior, tastefully adorned with red marble and dark wood, hosts a front bar for walk-ins as well as a chef's counter in the back.Please note: We are a small restaurant. Reservations in the dining room and at the chef's counter are intended for dinner. For drinks and snacks we accept walk-ins at the front bar. Thank you for your understanding.

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  • Thais
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Favorite restaurant in nyc! The food and service was absolutely perfect! Josias was the best person in the restaurant
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    Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • kimberley
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We came to this place under the premise that the food was outstanding based on the Michelin rating and social media touting that the food was comparably to that in Thailand…..this was the reason we booked. The service was lovely, everyone friendly and attentive which is always appreciated. The shrimp pancake appetizer was an interactive delicious experience. The rose quartz drink I had done virgin and enjoyed. The shrimp pad Thai was delicious, noodles done well, very tasty. The Wagyu pho was recommended and underwhelming honestly. We enjoyed both of the desserts we ordered, the crème brûlée and mango ice cream served with sticky rice….this was a highlight for us. Would I say Value….Probably Not.
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
    •
    4.7
  • brendan
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The restaurant is exquisite and the service was fabulous. I highly recommend the breads & spreads, jibineh cheese, mushrooms, beets and eggplant to start. The octopus & steak skewers, the shish barak, the chicken and spaghetti. We had the cheesecake, baklava, and tiramisu. All ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Cafe ZaffriPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Union Square
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    4.3
  • Naomi
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Very accommodating. We changed from 2 to 4 people without a problem. Food was amazing. Some of the best pasta ever!
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    Gjelina - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• East Village
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    4.6
  • Madison
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Jan 2025
    Love this place. They were great accommodating out party of 8 for a birthday. Crab Rangoon dip is a must.
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    Nat's on BankPrice: Moderate• American• West Village
    •
    4.7

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