Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Sunnyside

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 202 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.

2. The River Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(9173)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 24 times today

River Cafe, nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge, is renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor, and award-winning wine list. Reviewers laud its 'creative and delicious cuisine', 'amazing little bites in between courses', and 'fantastic view'. The restaurant's commitment to quality and service, along with its 'magical' ambiance, make it a unique dining experience that goes beyond just a meal.

3. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(58)

Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 5 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

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4. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 11 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

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5. Tokugawa - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 10 times today

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6. Casa Bond

4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 9 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

7. Essex

4.6

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 21 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

8. Le B.

4.5

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 2 times today

Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.

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9. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

4.5

Awesome(1633)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.

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10. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

4.5

Awesome(310)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Astoria

Booked 10 times today

Our Story The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Visit us at our locations in Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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Lisavip
Greater Boston •359 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The River Cafe is my favorite restaurant in New York, and probably anywhere else too! The beautiful romantic atmosphere, amazing views, warm yet attentive service and truly exquisite food make for a perfect experience. It is a special occasion place, not for everyday, but we have celebrated our anniversary there several times (when in the city - we do not live in NYC), and this time it was our 50th. They did not disappoint! I hope I get to go back for many more special occasions. We took our adult son with us and he loved it as well.
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The River CafePrice: Very Expensive• American• DUMBO
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4.8
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Diane
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We planned to have a late lunch here after we walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. It was so good. We were a bit full from our amazing lunch that we were happy to walk the bridge back.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Alex
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Perfect kind of fine dining experience - upscale, not uptight, incredible food, and really impeccable service. It is going to be hard to eat anywhere else for the next several months. We went to celebrate a birthday and engagement anniversary, and they made it very special and very aware that they knew and cared about it !
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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Leeahvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Order the pork belly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Superb service and amazing food.
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Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
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4.7
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Lindavip
New York City •92 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Créative Japanese cuisine Consistently delicious Courteous and professional waitstaff
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Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
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4.7

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

2. The River Cafe

3. ASKA

4. Le Jardinier - New York

5. Tokugawa - Madison

6. Casa Bond

7. Essex

8. Le B.

9. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

10. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

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