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1. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3164)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 100 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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2. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2805)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 24 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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3. ilili
4.7
Exceptional(7985)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 90 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.
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4. ABC Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(6516)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park
Booked 59 times today
The cuisine at Chef Jean-Georges’ abc kitchen reflects a passionate commitment to the freshest organic and local ingredients possible. The restaurant’s changing menu focuses on local, sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Meat, fish, and dairy are locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. A rooftop garden provides herbs and microgreens. Teas, coffees, spices, wines, juices, and elixirs are organically cultivated in fair-trade cooperatives. The dining room includes found, salvaged, reclaimed, and recycled building materials.
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5. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6076)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 207 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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6. The Musket Room
4.6
Exceptional(853)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • NoLita
Booked 23 times today
Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.
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7. Craft
4.7
Exceptional(6995)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 36 times today
Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.
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8. Buddakan NY
4.6
Exceptional(16211)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Meatpacking District
Booked 210 times today
The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.
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9. Barbounia
4.6
Exceptional(3967)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park
Booked 74 times today
Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.
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10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5098)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Financial District
Booked 153 times today
Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

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  • Alivip
    San Diego •45 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We sat near the sushi. Very fun atmosphere. Amazing sushi. Great service. Delicious dinks
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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    4.8
  • Blerim
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First visit, awesome experience. Chef Diego, our Server, our Somm and the rest of the crew were great. Food was incredible, can’t wait to come back soon. Thank you for an amazing time.
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    Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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    4.7
  • Kathleen
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Spectacular food! So many wonderful menu options. Staff was perfectly attentive. Only 1 suggestion: slow tha pace of the meal down a bit. Highly, highly recommend it!
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    ililiPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Gramercy Park
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    4.7
  • Paige
    Atlanta Metro •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We ordered multiple small plates and enjoyed them all. The chicken liver melts in your mouth like butter and the grape jelly is oddly epic. The tuna tartare was fresh and light. Other dishes we enjoyed included the calamari, Brussels, and crab toast). Service and ambience were excellent as well. Can’t wait to return again soon.
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    ABC KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gramercy Park
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    4.4
  • Vincent
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had received a gift certificate to your lovely restaurant from a cherished relative who knows we are both foodies. We occasionally dine out in Manhattan but have been disappointed with overly precious and pretentious restaurants. We have to admit we were a bit skeptical because your establishment looked so on trend. Boy, were we surprised. Thanks to the supremely gracious wait staff and superb food we were chastened that we had any doubts. We are an older couple and were afraid we would be overlooked for trendier diners. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although the food and presentation were the stars of the show, kudos to our server Vanessa, who made our evening. She was the perfect balance of genuinely friendly and attentive but unobtrusive. It was like dining with friends. The other servers were delightful also. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a dinner out as much. This restaurant certainly has it all together. May you have many more years of success. We will be returning!
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    The Musket RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• NoLita
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    4.6

Discover best foodies restaurants in Union Square

Discover the vibrant dining scene at Union Square, Manhattan—a true haven for foodies in New York City. This bustling area is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings that cater to every palate, from authentic Korean gastropubs to traditional Neapolitan pizzerias and exquisite Mediterranean eateries. Each restaurant around Union Square brings a unique flavor, transforming local and international ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations that delight locals and visitors alike. The area is characterized by its commitment to quality and innovation, often featuring farm-to-table practices that emphasize fresh, sustainable ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for the comforting taste of gourmet pizzas or the refined flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, Union Square's dining options promise an exceptional food experience in a dynamic urban setting. Perfect for a casual outing or a special occasion, these eateries not only offer great food but also provide a welcoming atmosphere with excellent service. For food enthusiasts looking to explore rich, diverse menus and engaging dining environments, Union Square in Manhattan stands out as a top destination.

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