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1. Olio e Più
4.7
Exceptional(4263)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 102 times today
Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ
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2. Bar Contra
4.5
Awesome(278)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lower East Side
Booked 29 times today
Contra is a top-notch New York restaurant known for its innovative, delicious food. It offers a unique tasting menu, perfect for an exciting night out. Reviewers rave about the 'creative and inventive' dishes and 'excellent food and service.' The restaurant's cozy, stylish interior is another hit with guests. Whether you're looking for a memorable meal or a fun night out, Contra is the place to be.
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3. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(985)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 35 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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4. SAPPE
4.7
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 148 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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5. Pink Taco - NYC
3.9
Excellent(839)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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6. Monte's Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2333)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 25 times today
Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!
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7. Ofrenda
4.6
Exceptional(1072)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Village
Booked 26 times today
Due to limits on our seating capacity and to ensure ample time for cleaning & sanitizing, we kindly ask all guests to honor a 1.5 hr seatingAn Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and chef Ivan Octaviano offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks. Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation. This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.
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8. Senza Gluten
4.7
Exceptional(2507)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 42 times today
Senza Gluten is the first 100% gluten-free Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City. We are aware that having celiac or choosing a gluten-free diet can sometimes be challenging, especially when dining out. At Senza Gluten we want to make sure your dining experience is perfect and safe by guaranteeing 100% gluten-free cuisine. Italian food is an all time favorite, however, it is characterized by foods like pasta and pizza. At Senza Gluten we want to bring the best Italian dishes to the table using a completely gluten-free approach.Please note that we accept cash and American Express only.
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9. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte
4.9
Exceptional(1349)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 25 times today
“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..
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10. Oscar Wilde
4.2
Awesome(154)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 13 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?

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Discover best fun restaurants in Lower East Side

Discover the vibrant and eclectic dining scene in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the keyword "fun" truly comes to life in its restaurants. Nestled in this trendy neighborhood, you'll find an array of dining spots that encapsulate the essence of fun with their lively atmospheres and innovative cuisines. These establishments not only cater to a diverse palette with creative and delicious menu options but also offer unique and engaging environments, making each dining experience memorable. From intimate settings with bespoke cocktails to bustling eateries with eclectic menus, each restaurant adds its own flair to the Lower East Side's dynamic culinary landscape. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or an upscale dining adventure, the Lower East Side promises a delightful mix of fun and flavor, ensuring every visitor leaves with a satisfied smile. This neighborhood's dining scene is a testament to New York City's reputation as a culinary capital, characterized by both its variety and its vibrancy.

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