Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Jamaica

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanBreakfast

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BaysideDUMBOEast VillageLower East SideMidtown EastProspect Heights

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

A photo of VALDARI RISTORANTE restaurant

1. VALDARI RISTORANTE

4.4

Awesome(108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bayside

Booked 2 times today

Valdari is the newest restaurant from Chef and owner David Arias, debuting November 2022 in Bayside Queens just half block away from Bell Blvd. The food at Valdari has dishes using the best imported ingredients including a focus on local farm ingredients.Valdari wine list has the best selections of some of the most iconic and up and coming Italian and American wine producers. Cocktails are grounded in classics but with an Italian twist.Looking forward to hosting you soon!

2. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 3 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.

A photo of La Pecora Bianca - Midtown restaurant

3. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(1122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 45 times today

La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.

4. SUNGOLD

4.4

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 7 times today

Valentine's Day when love is in the air. Check-out the pre-fix menu for $80. Sungold, is an all-day restaurant sourcing local and seasonal ingredients to create a menu of culinary craftmanship featuring handmade pastas, woodfired pizzas, and a diverse selection of small plates and entrees. With a thoughtfully selected featuring handcrafted libations that pair perfectly with each dish- Sungold unleashes the flavors of the season with each sip.

5. Bar Miller

5.0

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • East Village

Booked 2 times today

Nestled in an intimate space in the East Village, Bar Miller is the showcase omakase restaurant from the sushi concept Rosella. Just a few blocks away, our 8-seat sushi bar is seated twice nightly for a tasting menu that features local, sustainably-sourced ingredients.Domestic beer, wine, and cider shape a drink program that stays true to our approach to the menu, while the sake list highlights Brooklyn-based breweries and less conventional styles from Japan.Bar Miller happily accommodates solo diners. Please email info@barmiller with your reservation request and we will follow up!

6. BLT Prime

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Upper East Side

Booked 29 times today

BLT Prime showcases contemporary steakhouse fare with inspiring ingredients and modern accents. Our menu features our classic collection of steaks, alongside a generous selection of fresh seafood, signature salads and a weekly-changing Blackboard Menu offering seasonal dishes highlighting local ingredients. Our award-winning wine list features both New and Old World wines, complemented by a selection of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.

7. Superfine

4.2

Awesome(112)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • DUMBO

Booked 4 times today

Superfine is a bar/restaurant venue in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. We feature art and live music. Free pool table. Organic and local fare.

8. JoJo

4.6

Exceptional(1263)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side

Booked 25 times today

Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.

9. Yopparai

4.9

Exceptional(511)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Izakaya • Lower East Side

Booked 13 times today

Yopparai is a well-loved Japanese restaurant and sake bar known for a wide variety of sake paired with traditional Japanese cuisine. We serve traditional Japanese favorites like sashimi, sushi and grilled meat/fish, while also offering signature dishes like homemade tofu, oden, and Japanese-style hot pot. All of our dishes are homemade using a combination of fresh local ingredients and fish and meat sourced from Japan. We offer unique seating in intimate booths on Japanese tatami mats, as well as counter seating in front of our sushi chefs. If you're celebrating a special occasion, please consider our limited-availability chef's omakase menu. The omakase experience may be booked in advance through Open Table or by calling the restaurant.

10. Faun

4.5

Awesome(38)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Prospect Heights

Faun offers an Italian-American, seasonal menu anchored by their house-made pastas with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. The establishment features a cozy dining room, a full bar, and lush garden patio - that is heated and covered when the weather dictates. Faun has proudly become a neighborhood mainstay - but being within easy walking distance of The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Brooklyn Library, and Barclays Center - dinner or brunch here is a perfect stop for visitors from all over!

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Callie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The nicest staff ever, coolest environment, yummiest food, best prices, and they gave me a birthday dessert on the house.
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SUNGOLDPrice: Moderate• American• Williamsburg
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4.4
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant never disappoints! Thank you!
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La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
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4.7
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Helgi Fannar
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was everthing i hoped for but ten times more, the food was the best i’ve ever had and the service was on par. Super friendly and nice place. Will visit again when i come back to NYC.
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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CindyVIP
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
We loved every thing about Bar Miller. The young chefs were so much fun, the food was fantastic. The som introduced us to some sakes we didn’t know. The convivial atmosphere turns a traditional omakase bar on its head. We will be back for sure.
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Bar MillerPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• East Village
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5
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AnnmarieVIP
New York City •155 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 29, 2025
Very nice service Beautiful pizza snd great wine Good bartendar and will definitely Return to this restaurant in the Near future
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VALDARI RISTORANTEPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bayside
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4.4

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