Best Casual Restaurants in Lower East Side

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1. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 79 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. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5196)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 212 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

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3. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6927)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 191 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: From September 4th to September 26th, our roof will be undergoing repairs. Regular service will not be disrupted but please be advised that our usual ceiling decorations will not be on display while these repairs are taking place. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

4. Hawksmoor NYC

4.6

Exceptional(2559)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 163 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in the restored Assembly Hall of the landmarked United Charities Building, Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that celebrates all-natural, pasture-reared, and traditionally dry-aged beef. Our beef is seasoned simply with sea salt and cooked over live-fire charcoal. Our seafood is locally and sustainably sourced from northeastern waters and we use small-farm produce whenever possible. On Sunday afternoons Hawksmoor keeps with the tried-and-true British tradition and features a Sunday Roast. Completing our offerings are award-winning cocktails, including New York City's coldest martini, and a carefully curated wine selection. The restaurant houses 150 in the dining room and 35 in the bar area. There are also two private dining rooms that can hold 12 people and serve exclusive, family-style menus.

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5. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 69 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.

6. Wildair

4.8

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Lower East Side

Booked 34 times today

Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

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7. Zaytinya - New York

4.5

Awesome(567)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NoMad

Booked 116 times today

Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José Andrés' deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines. Zaytinya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

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8. Tavern on the Green

4.7

Exceptional(18663)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 256 times today

Tavern On The Green will be offering our Holiday Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from November 30th-December 29th. This is priced at $95 per adult, $65 per child and does not include beverages or tax. A 20% gratuity will be added to all checks. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts for gentlemen nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. Reservations as early as 60 days out through our Reservations Department at 212-877-8684 or reservations@tavernonthegreen.com

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9. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

4.6

Exceptional(105)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Union Square

Booked 98 times today

10. Cafe Cluny

4.9

Exceptional(2185)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 64 times today

CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. 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) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Isabellah
Mississippi •1 review
5.0
Dined today
such a good restaurant, a cool spot for pictures while eating. Our waiter was incredible and so was the food!
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3
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Ezravip
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It’s rare when every dish is outstanding, but that was the case at Wildair. A flawless meal!
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WildairPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Lower East Side
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4.8
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David
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I wanted try the burger for a while. I was told they did not have it cause the oven was down. So they could not bake the bread. A few minutes after I was told that a man sitting 2 tables down was served the burger. Not sure why that happened. I later seen the post okay. instagram. I been wanting to go to hawksmoor for some time Now to try the burger. But they did not make it for me. Overall eveything else was amazing.
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Hawksmoor NYCPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gramercy Park
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4.6
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Damonvip
New York City •73 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was our first time and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the counter. Great service and amazing flavors. Highly recommend!! Kudos to Chef Jihan Lee!!
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Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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TravelingGuyvip
Orange County •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food and great service! This location has a better vibe and much better service than the Murray Hill location.
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Little Ruby's Cafe - West VillagePrice: Moderate• Australian• West Village
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4.7

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476 restaurants available nearby

1. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

3. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4. Hawksmoor NYC

5. Nami Nori West Village

6. Wildair

7. Zaytinya - New York

8. Tavern on the Green

9. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

10. Cafe Cluny

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