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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(6822)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 113 times today
The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com
A photo of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(29975)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 481 times today
Carmine's is a neighborhood gem in NYC's Theater District, serving up Southern Italian cuisine in a family style. Reviews rave about the generous portions, exceptional value, and warm, inviting atmosphere. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian trattoria' vibe and 'cozy and intimate setting'. The service is frequently mentioned as attentive, efficient, and gracious. The restaurant exudes a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends and family.
A photo of Cafe Luxembourg restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8676)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Upper West Side
Booked 165 times today
Cafe Luxembourg is offering reservations for indoor dining. Walk-Ins are welcome. Our Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, fans, and electric heaters for your comfort. *Per the rules and regulations of the DINING OUT NYC Program, Outdoor Seating will be limited beginning 11.01.24. Weather permitting, outdoor tables will be first-come, first-served.Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-873-7411. We look forward to seeing you soon. The safety and welfare of our employees and guests is a top priority.Cafe Luxembourg has newly installed Merv13 filters, installed in all ducts. The filters trap 98% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns The air is not recycled but forced fresh air. Thank you for your patronage!
A photo of Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(846)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 59 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.
A photo of BG - Bergdorf Goodman restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4697)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 90 times today
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.
A photo of Nice Matin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4763)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 55 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.
A photo of The Smith- Lincoln Square restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(12203)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Square
Booked 186 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
A photo of Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8542)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 89 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.
A photo of Elea restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1440)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Upper West Side
Booked 39 times today
We are bringing "True Greek" to the Upper West Side. At eléa, we only use the finest quality ingredients (Grade 1 Yellow Fin Tuna, Loche Duarte Scottish Salmon) to create traditional "True Greek" fare. Now Open, on the heels of the successful summer opening of Kyma Flatiron, sister restaurant eléa on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation while also evoking an intimate, softly lit aesthetic perfectly suited for the uptown neighborhood. Meaning “olive” in ancient Greek, eléa offers guests a menu of soulful and modern Greek dishes that encompass flavors across the region’s many islands and terrains.
A photo of Becco restaurant
4.5
Awesome(28628)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 122 times today
Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

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  • Sonya
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Was lovely a dream come true loved every second it a few staff that was not nice but it not spolt my day
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
    4.4
  • CliffVIP
    Southwest Florida •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We sent two 29 year old there for lunch, from Washington State....first time to NY! Needless to say BG's lived up to our hype and delivered the experience we were looking for..for them! They are now fully spoiled for fine cuisine and classy treatment! BG's just keeps doing it right. Thx! Cliff
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    BG - Bergdorf GoodmanPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown West
    4.8
  • Leah
    Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I will never NOT go to Carmine's while visiting New York! It is the absolute best food every single time I go. Portion size is unbelievable, plenty for 4 hungry adults. Calamari was excellent! We ordered the special for the day, can't remember the name but it was penne pasta with a spicy sausage and vodka sauce - 10/10. Make reservations early!
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    Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
    4.6
  • Caroline DoyleVIP
    New York City •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I am a native New Yorker and had never been here, but I had walked by it a number of times. It was truly a pleasure. I was with my mother who is in a wheelchair and they could not have been more gracious or accommodating. It is so difficult to find a handicapped accessible restaurant--one that doesn't have stairs or other obstacles--so I was thrilled to find that they had a ramp and clear access. Not only that, the staff was so nice and so welcoming and did everything to ensure that we were comfortable. They did not at all seem put out that we needed assistance. We were there for brunch and the food was excellent. I had eggs benedict with smoked salmon and my mother had a special steak sandwich. Both delicious. The good service continued throughout the meal. It was such an incredible experience I was so grateful.
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    Cafe LuxembourgPrice: Expensive• French American• Upper West Side
    4.8
  • Yolanda
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had the most amazing time at Aunt Jake's Pasta Making Experience. From the moment we arrived, I just knew it was going to be fun! The chef who taught us about pasta was funny yet informative; the atmosphere was cozy; the staff was friendly and attentive; and the food was delicious. The process was easy to understand and very well organized. What a great date and a wonderful way to start the new year. Highly highly highly recommend! :)
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
    4.9

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Upper West Side

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's Upper West Side with our curated list of neighborhood gems that provide a unique and intimate dining experience. Each restaurant in this vibrant Manhattan locale offers a charming ambiance, exceptional service, and a menu brimming with delicious delights, making them standout spots for both locals and visitors. From authentic Italian eateries to cozy American bistros and innovative Mediterranean kitchens, these establishments are celebrated for their commitment to quality and their ability to create a memorable dining atmosphere. The Upper West Side is renowned for its diverse culinary scene that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. Here, you can find everything from upscale dining experiences to casual, cozy spots perfect for a leisurely meal. These neighborhood gems are not only about great food but also about creating a sense of community and belonging, making them true cornerstones of the area. Whether you're in the mood for handcrafted pasta, expertly cooked comfort food, or vibrant Mediterranean flavors, these restaurants embody the essence of the Upper West Side's dining culture. Each location has been praised for its unique contribution to the local food scene, offering both a delightful meal and a welcoming environment. Ideal for any occasion, whether a family dinner, a romantic date, or a casual meet-up with friends, these neighborhood gems are sure to provide an unforgettable dining experience.

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