Best Family Style Restaurants in Lower East Side

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1. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

4.8

Exceptional(18409)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 172 times today

Tony's has served up some of the best old NY Italian favorites. Our cooking comes from Southern Neapolitan traditions and served up in huge family style platters that serve 2 to 3 people.

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2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30025)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 398 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

3. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3206)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 116 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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4. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9979)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 117 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

5. Hawksmoor NYC

4.5

Awesome(2692)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 162 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.

6. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(8038)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 94 times today

Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.

7. Little Owl

4.8

Exceptional(4365)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Village

Booked 96 times today

Little Owl offers bold-flavored Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with friendly and professional service. Currently, we offer reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, against the backdrop of our treasured and storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart—your home away from home since 2006.Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family.

8. Twin Tails

4.7

Exceptional(159)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • Upper West Side

Booked 175 times today

Quality Branded's new Southeast Asian restaurant, focused on the cuisines of Thailand and Vietnam. Now open nightly in Columbus Circle.

9. Ainslie Bowery

4.3

Awesome(152)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NoHo

Booked 31 times today

Some things to know when booking with us! Due to high volume,No outside decorations or balloons are allowed for non private reservations. Outside desserts are welcome for a non-waivable fee of $25 per outside dessert. A specific dining room cannot be guaranteed. For any special requests, please leave a note in your reservation.We do not seat incomplete parties.An increase in headcount may not be accommodable, please contact us to confirm your request.** Brunch Reservations **All parties of 9 and under are subject to a 90 minute table limit.All Parties of 10 or more are subject to a 120 minute table limit.** Large Party Reservations (10+) **For parties of 10 or more, we require a different type of dining experience, called Family Style. Guest are required to order from our "Family Style Menu" up to 72-hours prior to their reservation. Any reservations without a "Family Style Menu" submitted 24-hours in advance, will be subject to cancellation.Hope to see you soon!

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10. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

4.5

Awesome(317)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 20 times today

Dinner Reservations:Every dinner reservation requires a special prix fixe menu for a minimum of two people and a 90-minute seating.$55 per person includes:Unlimited house wine, draft beer, or sangria3 appetizers served family style1 main course per personSunday-Thursday: An additional prix fixe option is available for $40 per person, which includes:The same food options as the $55 menu, but without the unlimited wine/beer/sangriaUnlimited soft drinksBrunch Reservations:Every brunch reservation requires a special prix fixe menu for a minimum of two people and a 90-minute seating.$34 per person includes:Unlimited mimosasDrip coffee1 main course per person (from either the brunch or dinner menu)A $25 virgin prix fixe replaces the unlimited mimosas with juice/soft drinks.A $25 cancellation fee per person applies if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours.A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to each bill for brunch and dinner reservations.

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Ofir
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great staff and service and delicious food! The ambience and vibe in the restaurant is amazing every time
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Jerry
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed every aspect of our time! Our waiter was fun., solicitous and never rushed us. The food was delicious and a good value. It's no wonder that we were surrounded by repeat customers, who waxed poetic about the restaurant.
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Tony's Di Napoli - MidtownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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4.8
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DONATAS
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was absolutely exceptional! The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was flawless – attentive, friendly, and professional. It’s clear that every detail has been carefully thought out to create an unforgettable dining experience. I can’t recommend this place enough – 5 stars all around.
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Hawksmoor NYCPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gramercy Park
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4.5
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PENNYVIP
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Every year its always the best dinner! I bring my staff for our after Christmas Christmas celebration for the past 30 years and we are never disappointed. This year we added a new dish their special ....it was chicken on top of spinach with peppers and cheese and roasted potato in a piccata sauce, simply delicious!!! And of course we saw " our Ralph" for many years we enjoy his smile and his welcoming deameanor, Ralph is one of a kind!!! ❤️
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6
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RobertVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service was exceptional as it has been every time we have dined at Beauty and Essex.
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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4.6

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1. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

3. BONDST

4. Beauty & Essex- New York

5. Hawksmoor NYC

6. ilili

7. Little Owl

8. Twin Tails

9. Ainslie Bowery

10. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

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