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1. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(9929)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 105 times today
Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boom­box, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.
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2. Pig and Khao - LES
4.7
Exceptional(1424)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 23 times today
Top Chef contestant Leah Cohen's Pig and Khao (68 Clinton Street) on the Lower East Side. The Southeast Asian inspired cuisine offers a variety of Thai and Filipino influences on the menu including Crispy Pata and pickled mango salad (pork shank cooked in soy sauce and five spice garnished with coriander, crispy garlic served with a secret family recipe sweet and sour liver dipping sauce), Grilled Pork Jowl and Brussels Sprouts Salad (chili lime fish sauce, shallot, herbs and toasted rice) and Crispy Pork Belly Adobo (Szechuan peppercorn, coconut vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crispy garlic, scallion and soft boiled egg). Drinks range from cheap canned beer, wine, cocktails, and a self-serve bottomless tap in the backyard
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3. Ivan Ramen
4.8
Exceptional(3184)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 21 times today
Ivan Ramen "More then Just Ramen!"Ivan Ramen imagines the Classic NY diner as seen through the Japanese lens. The food is incredible, the service outstanding, the menu is uniquely Ivan Orkin. Ivan Ramen celebrates Ivan’s creativity through the lens of his life journey. His effortless blending of: his New York roots, his classic French training, and his deep understanding of Japan, color the menu and the restaurant. Ramen here is clearly a must, but you should not miss out on the amazing array of other dishes, which are perfect for sharing while you enjoy a well selected sake. Casual, comfortable and quirky with splashes of art inspired by pop culture and movies, Ivan Ramen is simply a fun restaurant.
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4. Essex
4.5
Awesome(3193)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side
Booked 27 times today
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.
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5. Supper Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(635)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Village
Booked 30 times today
Supper is The Third restaurant from the Frank crew. Here Frank has taken his favorite classic dishes from all over the north of italy and coupled them with a space that reeks Old East Village charm. Wine wine and more Italian Wines than any other east village restaurant. Think lots of brick and stone low lighting and a handinstalled Florentine wood ceiling pictured in the last supper. Old Venetian glass hanging chandeliers and it's all just a setting for a whirling swirling kitchen center stage. Yeah...Veal Milanese (proper), Bolognese out the... You guessed it. OUT DA BUTT. Beef short ribs BAROLO, yup. Freshest salads and MOZZ, SPECK, FALL PARM SALAD, BURRATA, spag limone!!! Yeah... Spag cacio pepe, Bagna Caoda, Osso buco, BOLLITO MISTO, Risotto Amarone, Arista di maiale, Dad's SUNDAY MARINARA SAUCE, chunky and ripped with fresh ricotta cheese.
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6. Yopparai
4.6
Exceptional(504)
Price: Very Expensive
• Izakaya • Lower East Side
Booked 4 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.
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7. Dirty French NYC
4.3
Awesome(1350)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lower East Side
Booked 1 time today
Dirty French NY is a bistro experience created by Major Food Group, located in the Ludlow Hotel on Manhattan’s storied Lower East Side. The menu takes its culinary cues from the timeless dishes of classic French tradition and gives them an exciting, “dirty” twist using modern techniques and bold, thrilling flavors. In the same way the dishes “come alive” with flavor, the restaurant itself swells with energy as the hours lead into late night, featuring some of New York’s greatest playlists and a staff equally as vibey.For any questions regarding an existing or future reservation, please email reservations@dirtyfrench.com
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8. Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar
4.5
Awesome(100)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Lower East Side
Booked 37 times today
A Sophisticated Interpretation Of Traditional Japanese CuisineA distinctive, well-preserved and comfortable space, high-quality products, authentic cuisine, food and drinks are done flawlessly.We continue to be one of the top Japanese restaurants in America, attracting countless food lovers from all over the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu includes authentic tapas-style Japanese dishes and homemade desserts.
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9. La Caverna
4.5
Awesome(102)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lower East Side
Booked 8 times today
Nothing else in New York quite matches the atmosphere of La Caverna. Cavern isn’t just part of the name – it is the décor as well! You’ll get the instant impression that you are deep in a cave far below the earth’s crust, but with none of the dankness you might find in a real cave. The menu is relatively short but sufficient for a bar atmosphere. If you’re putting together a party and looking for somewhere unique, La Caverna should be at the top of your list. With wings, croquettes, salads, lamb sliders, calamari, mac n’ cheese, grilled chicken, grilled cheese and a burger, there are plenty of munchie items to keep the party going. The cocktail list has something for everyone to make the night fun at La Caverna.
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10. Rebel Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Lower East Side
Booked 7 times today
Rebel Restaurant and Bar is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure that our customers and guests serve exceptional food at an affordable price. From our fresh Caribbean and vegan dishes to delectable Haitian food, our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic selection of dishes. Everything in our menu is flavored to perfection with the right balance of seasoning and spice. We look forward to seeing you soon, so please check us out at Rebel Restaurant and Bar today!

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  • Julia
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great atmosphere, service, and of course, food! We had the Tom Yum seafood hotpot and the Karee Pu Noodles (curry crab noodles) and both were delicious. Can be hard getting a reservation (though luckily a 12:30 PM one opened up for us) so definitely reserve a spot in advance!
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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    4.7
  • Marilyn
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food is flavorful. No dish was a dud. I’d like the music sound level to be lower.
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    Pig and Khao - LESPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• Lower East Side
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    4.7
  • Rachelvip
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful service, delicious food and that yuzu curd dessert was out of this world!
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    Ivan RamenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Lower East Side
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    4.8
  • Susan
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a great experience at Beauty and Essex! We ordered 8 items for 5 people and had plenty of food. Highlights were apple and kale salad, tomato soup and grilled cheese dumplings, strip steak and mushroom ravioli. Service was fantastic and ambience was fabulous. Expensive but worth it!
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • M
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 9, 2024
    Wow! 🤩 My recent trip to The Rebel Restaurant and Bar in NYC was simply unforgettable! ✨ The food? Out of this world! 🤯 Each dish was a masterpiece, a true testament to culinary artistry. 🎨 I'm still dreaming about it! 😋 Seriously, if you're looking for a memorable meal in the Big Apple, this is THE place. 💯 The atmosphere was buzzing with positive energy! ⚡️ Everyone was so happy and friendly, it felt like one big party! 🥳 And the service? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Raph and his team were absolutely incredible! Their attentiveness and kindness made the whole experience even more special. 🤗 They went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. I felt truly pampered! 🥰 I can't recommend The Rebel enough! It's a must-visit for any foodie exploring NYC. I'm already planning my next trip back! 🥂 Definitely deserves all the stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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    Rebel Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Lower East Side
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    4.8

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