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1. Ainslie Bowery
4.2
Awesome(141)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • NoHo
Booked 33 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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2. Isabelle’s Osteria
4.6
Exceptional(705)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 54 times today
Isabelle's Osteria is a New Restaurant in NYC offering Italian/Mediterranean Fare.
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3. The Alderman
4.3
Awesome(104)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 77 times today
Nestled right in the heart of Times Square, The Alderman, A modern American Tavern, promises an unforgettable dining experience that transcends mere sustenance—a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of New York’s rich culinary heritage.
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4. Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(2531)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Midtown East
Booked 65 times today
Rated a Top 5 Newcomer by Zagat, Pera brings an authentic taste of eastern Mediterranean cuisine to Manhattan.Pera derives its name from an elegant neighborhood in Istanbul that has served as the melting pot for many cultures and cuisines since the 17th century. Pera features numerous mezes, specially prepared and marinated cuts of grilled meats and seafood, traditional and modern Mediterranean side dishes and regional breads baked a la minute.Large group accommodations, private dining, special events, catering and delivery services are available. Please email events@peranyc.com.
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5. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio
4.7
Exceptional(1613)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 80 times today
Piccola Cucina Estiatorio offers typical Sicilian and Greek food.
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6. Charlie Palmer Steak IV
4.4
Awesome(4863)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 14 times today
Introducing Charlie Palmer Steak IV, the newest addition to Chef Charlie Palmer's renowned collection of steakhouses, restaurants, and bars. Nestled on the 4th floor of The Knickerbocker Hotel, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece by John Jacob Astor IV, this contemporary steakhouse celebrates the legacy and elegance of The Knickerbocker, the legendary luxury Midtown hotel. Its sophisticated design, specialty menu offerings, and immersive table-side service echo the opulence of its surroundings. True to the Charlie Palmer Steak philosophy, Charlie Palmer Steak IV transcends the institutional steakhouse tradition in a modern, welcoming, and exquisite setting.
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7. David Burke Tavern
4.5
Awesome(927)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 24 times today
David Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning Celebrity Chef David Burke. Situated on the first two stories of a stately townhouse on New York City’s Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare – often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples and beyond, including Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, Crab Cake Pretzel Raft, Tavern Cheeseburger, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Maple & Black Pepper Candied Bacon, plus a full SUSHI MENU. David Burke Tavern offers dinner, bar and lounge menus, as well as multiple private dining spaces including the intimate Himalayan Salt Room lined with pink sea salt bricks. Private dining spaces can accommodate anywhere from 10-100 guests, with options to reserve floors and the full restaurant.
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8. Rossini's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2137)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Murray Hill
Booked 31 times today
Located in the charming neighborhood of Murray Hill, Rossini's has been serving fine Northern Italian Cuisine for 46 years. The genuine friendliness and warm service makes diners feel right at home in this family owned restaurant. We specialize in Northern Italian Cuisine but also features dishes throughout the Italian Peninsula. Our cuisine is based on many long standing family recipes as well as new and innovative Italian presentations.Our menu offers a wide variety of pasta, chicken, veal and fish dishes or our chef will prepare your favorite dish if you don't see it on the menu.The large chairs and roomy interior provides an ambiance that is perfect for the important business lunch or the intimate romantic dinner.
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9. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(51)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 151 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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10. Del Frisco's Grille - NYC
4.3
Awesome(4714)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rockefeller Center
Booked 198 times today
Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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  • Merna
    New York City •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Perfect neighborhood restaurant for lunch and dinner
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    Isabelle’s OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Gramercy Park
    •
    4.6
  • Janneavip
    New York City •55 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was excellent. The bacon pate was wonderful and the pickled vegetables memorable. The crusted salmon was a great choice.
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    The AldermanPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown West
    •
    4.3
  • Markvip
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Fantastic and quant little Sicilian joint in SoHo. Had my family of 6 there for lunch and everyone loved it. Place was adorable and the servers were super attentive and all over it. We didn’t wait for a drink, a dish removal or even a dropped fork. Food was super flavorful and fresh and of very high quality. Easy to see why this place is highly rated. Very highly recommended!!
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    Piccola Cucina EstiatorioPrice: Moderate• Italian• SoHo
    •
    4.7
  • Reyhaneh
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a wonderful time dinning here on thanksgiving. Food was fantastic. We got the eggplant appetizer, the butternut squash soup and their signature ground lamb appetizer. The lamb was my least favorite because it was just too gamy for me. I’m middle eastern and eat a lot of ground beef like that but this one just wasn’t one i would ever order again. For dinner i got the bone in fillet which was also wonderful. We had the chocolate baklava and it was delicious. Definitely a great restaurant. I had the Aegean margarita, so delicious.
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    Pera Mediterranean BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Midtown East
    •
    4.5
  • Bryan
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 21, 2024
    I have been here several times and the food, service, atmosphere and overall experience is consistently awesome. The prices are actually reasonable for NYC which makes it even better. I will continue to come back during the week and on the weekends when there is a nice party vibe later in the night.
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    Ainslie BoweryPrice: Expensive• Italian• NoHo
    •
    4.2

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