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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(976)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 34 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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2. Hoexters
4.7
Exceptional(310)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 106 times today
Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777
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3. The Smith - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(8311)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 131 times today
The Smith in Midtown is a gem of the neighborhood! Reviewers rave about its relaxed yet upbeat vibe, excellent food, and friendly service. It's the go-to spot for everything from date nights to quick drinks and catching up with friends. With its unique menu and cool ambiance, it's a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
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4. Ophelia
4.2
Awesome(1548)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 33 times today
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.
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5. Red Rooster Harlem
4.7
Exceptional(10655)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 76 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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6. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.8
Exceptional(1095)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 28 times today
Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.
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7. Tootles and French
4.3
Awesome(62)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Ditmars Steinway
Booked 12 times today
Tootles & French is a Wine Bar & Bistro located in the heart of Astoria, by Astorians for Astorians. In addition to 20 wines by the glass and over 100 by the bottle, our beverage selection includes wine-infused cocktails, sangrias, and specialty spirits. Our food pairings feature curated charcuterie boards, small plates, as well as full sized entrees and house-made gelato. Serving a new menu seasonally, we are proud of our Chef Jose Luis' unique take on American and French dishes with a Mexican influence and many more surprises. We have private lounge backspace to host any party or gatherings for up to 35 people!
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8. Cafe d'Alsace
4.7
Exceptional(3682)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 67 times today
Cafe d'Alsace is a neighborhood gem, serving authentic French cuisine in a cozy, inviting environment. Customers frequently laud it as a 'great neighborhood bistro', 'neighborhood gem', and 'favorite neighborhood restaurant'. The restaurant consistently receives high ratings for food, service, and ambiance. Its unique decor, excellent service, and delicious food make it a beloved spot in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.
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9. Piccola Cucina Uptown
4.8
Exceptional(2248)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 112 times today
Escape to Italy without leaving New York City at Piccola Cucina Uptown. This charming restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma. Enjoy a cozy meal with a view on the beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey.
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10. Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side
4.7
Exceptional(4317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 71 times today
Tony's Di Napoli has maintained its 20 year reputation by consistently serving delicious, straight forward, value oriented family style Southern Italian cuisine. Our staff continually wins rave reviews from the countless guests who have experienced the warmth and professionalism of our caring personnel. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, we offer multiple private party rooms at unbeatable rates. Our staff of planners can easily assist you in creating a memorable event. Remember no one ever leaves Tony's hungry. We offer off site catering, anywhere in Manhattan and deliveries from the 40's to the 90's. Take out is always available. We are so proud to be reopening on the East Side where our legacy began. Of course we look forward to seeing our old friends and neighbors, and we hope to make new friends as well. Please let us know how we can be of special service to you. Grazie, Ciao. Tony
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