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1. Palma
4.9
Exceptional(3410)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 58 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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2. Babbo Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(4888)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 40 times today
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.
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3. Raf's
4.7
Exceptional(39)
Price: Very Expensive
• Café • NoHo
Booked 5 times today
This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.
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4. Il Cantinori
4.8
Exceptional(2232)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • East Village
Booked 63 times today
Il Cantinori is a romantic gem in Greenwich Village, NYC. Its warm, rustic, farmhouse setting, filled with voluminous floral arrangements, creates a cozy, romantic atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'quiet, romantic' spot with 'actual space between the tables' allowing 'actual conversation.' Another noted it's a 'beautiful setting - the rooms, tables, attention to detail' and a 'beautiful environment' perfect for special occasions.
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5. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Financial District
Booked 137 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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6. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2876)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 52 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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7. The River Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(9231)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • DUMBO
Booked 42 times today
The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.
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8. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.2
Awesome(7070)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 65 times today
Serra by Birreria is a romantic haven, often described as 'perfect for a date night' and 'romantic place.' The ambiance is characterized as 'beautiful,' 'sexy,' and 'sophisticated' with 'low lighting' and a 'beautiful grand center chandelier.' The restaurant's Italian cuisine also adds to its charm.
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9. Craft
4.7
Exceptional(7068)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 25 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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10. Twin Tails
4.7
Exceptional(226)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Upper West Side
Booked 125 times today
Quality Branded's new Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, now open nightly in Columbus Circle.
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  • RichardVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing food and service, beautiful dining room, great experience
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    Nobu Downtown | RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Financial District
    •
    4.7
  • Mike
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Made anniversary dinner reservations weeks in advance. We were promptly seated despite arriving 20 minutes early. Very extensive beverage list including some delicious Italian beers. The roasted beets and octopus salad starters were delicious. Our entrees, the candele Genovese and the Lobster pasta with substituted homemade GF fettuccine were both excellent. Service was quick and attentive despite the considerable Sunday evening dinner crowd. A Torta Caprese, espresso, and an unexpected on the house shot of Lemoncello for each of us for our special occasion was a wonderful way to end a very memorable dinner. We cannot wait to go back!
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    PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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    4.9
  • Kate
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Service was excellent and food was great. Yes it’s expensive, but the quality, taste and experience are the reason why. Best meal I have had in NYC (4 years here). I have eaten a lot of salads in my life and they served the best salad of my life.
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    Babbo RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
    •
    4.4
  • Chantelle
    Atlanta •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Everything was fantastic - from a fussy eater who customizes everything this was perfect! I got to taste a little if everything I wanted, which was all delicious!
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    Il CantinoriPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Village
    •
    4.8
  • billVIP
    New York City •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 26, 2025
    GET THERE EARLY FOR BRUNCH!!!!! if late, no almond croissant...just other baked goodies...we ate the wonderful baked eggs and the tuna tartare -- delicious and good sized portions. the small wine list is adequate for brunch.` `Our waiter Carlos is super professional, having worked in many multi-star restos. Cozy vibe in both bar and dining room areas...worth reserving well in advance ``````````````
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    Raf'sPrice: Very Expensive• Café• NoHo
    •
    4.7

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