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La Grande Boucherie
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(8,256)Midtown West - 2
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,167)Midtown West - 3
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(178)East Village - 4
Gjelina - New York
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.6(55)East Village - 5
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2,301)Upper West Side
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Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(20)Upper East Side - 2
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(643)NoMad - 3
Zimmi's
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(57)Greenwich Village - 4
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.4(6,866)Midtown East - 5
The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(190)Midtown West
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Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(9,981)Lower East Side - 2
Buddakan NY
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.6(16,319)Meatpacking District - 3
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(10,178)Meatpacking District - 4
Babbo Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.4(4,871)Greenwich Village - 5
Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(7,039)Gramercy Park
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- CChiaraVIPNew York City •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe novelty of it being a fancy restaurant behind a pawnshop front was what drew us here, but we also had a really really good experience. This restaurant has to be the one of the prettiest restaurants we’ve ever been to. My husband and I had the prix fixe, which we figured was the best way to try as many of the dishes as possible without getting too full. The food was absolutely delicious! For appetizers we had the Thai Style Deep Fried Shrimp and Little French Dips. I preferred the former over the latter. Our entrees were Lamb Chops and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. i have to say the mushroom ravioli was probably THE best we have ever had. Our sides were truffle mac and cheese and bbq fries, and for dessert we had the LES NYC doughnuts (which come with dark chocolate fudge, berry, and caramel dips) and the black bottom butterscotch pot de creme. The desserts are defintely a cut above the rest. We highly recommend this place! We’ll be coming back someday!More infoBeauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side•4.6
- OOfirNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat staff and service and delicious food! The ambience and vibe in the restaurant is amazing every timeMore infoBONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo•4.8
- LLaurenNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025We had excellent service! Our server guided us through the menu, helping us order the perfect number of dishes for our party and everything that came out was amazing. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!More infoWildairPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Lower East Side•4.7
- BBenNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 3, 2025Contra is your favorite bartender's favorite bar right now. Excellent, nuanced, tasty cocktails and similarly great small bites. Come with 2-4 people, have a couple rounds and snacks (get the wagyu tartar), and then walk to dinner in the neighborhood. Or the other way around!More infoBar ContraPrice: Moderate• American• Lower East Side•4.5
- CChaundelNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 22, 2024Always a great time here. The new menu items are 10/10. The drinks are always great. Portions are great as well. Will be going back soon.More infoSET L.E.S.Price: Moderate• Comfort Food• Lower East Side•4.6
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