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1. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC
4.7
Exceptional(8548)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 87 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. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!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.
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2. Red Rooster Harlem
4.7
Exceptional(10618)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 48 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
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3. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium
4.8
Exceptional(1868)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highbridge
NYY Steak at Yankee Stadium is the perfect place for special occasions. It's a world-class dining experience, right in the heart of the famous Yankee Stadium. Reviews rave about the 'fantastic food', 'great service', and the 'amazing atmosphere'. The 'signature Yankee touches' and 'steak commemorating the 27 world championships' add to its unique charm. The fact that it's only open for Yankees home game days adds an extra layer of exclusivity.
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4. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee
4.8
Exceptional(156)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Fort Lee
Booked 10 times today
ATTENTION: We need 48 hours' notice of any allergies/dietary restrictions to ensure we can accommodate. We are unable to do so the day of. Thank you! Sushi Kai prides itself on offering a daily tasting menu, highlighting fresh and seasonal ingredients right in the heart of Fort Lee, NJ. Have a seat at our sushi counter and let our chef’s showcase their passion for a memorable omakase experience.Our Omakase experience is $155/person. This will include a multi course seasonal tasting menu, including appetizers, sashimi, nigiri and dessert. Seating's are strictly 2 hours with seating at the bar only. Please note we do have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations made within that timeframe are subject to a $155.00 per person fee. This is non-refundable & non-negotiable. Please be aware we do allow BYOB of all types of alcohol with no corkage fee.
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5. Nice Matin
4.6
Exceptional(4775)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 74 times today
For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.
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6. Roberto's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1184)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 8 times today
Roberto Paciullo opened his namesake restaurant almost twenty years ago. Since then it has become a neighborhood favorite and a destination for those visiting Arthur Avenue. He prepares the cuisine of his beloved hometown Salerno, Italy. The specials change weekly and reflect Roberto's creative use of the local ingredients from pasta in cartoccio to the perennial favorite veal osso buco.Now closed Mondays for the time being.
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7. Dagon
4.6
Exceptional(1854)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Upper West Side
Booked 53 times today
Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.
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8. Cafe d'Alsace
4.8
Exceptional(3599)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 58 times today
Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our upper east side corner jewel. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn.
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9. Audi Club Yankee Stadium
4.5
Awesome(954)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Highbridge
The Audi Club Yankee Stadium is a unique dining experience with stunning views of Yankee Stadium. The food is consistently praised for its quality and variety, and the service is frequently highlighted as excellent. The ambiance, with its Yankee Stadium theme, is described as unbelievable. It's the perfect place to enjoy a meal before a game, making it an ideal choice for special occasions.
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10. Sfoglia
4.8
Exceptional(1980)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 40 times today
Sfoglia is a charming Italian spot on the Upper East Side that's ideal for special occasions. It's praised for its cozy, romantic atmosphere, first-class service, and delicious food. As one reviewer put it, 'Our very favorite restaurant in NYC for special and even not-so-special occasions'. The rustic ambiance, excellent food, and attentive staff make it an exceptional choice for celebrating important milestones.
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