Best Authentic Restaurants in East Elmhurst

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1. Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(33)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Bayside

Booked 4 times today

Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine serves traditional Greek fare in a cozy environment that welcomes friends and family members of all ages. Located in Flushing, New York, the venue features a classic ambiance and allows guests to indulge in the sights, smells and tastes of the ancient world. On the menu at Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine, you will find such items as roast chicken, grilled shrimp, grilled quail, lean pork chops, New York steak, veal chops, saut�ed codfish and halibut steak. If you're interested in sharing a plate with the whole table, try the combination specials at Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine. The fried combination comes with calamari, keftedes and fried vegetables for the whole family to share. The char-gilled combination allows you to taste samplings of octopus and whole calamari.

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2. Piccola Cucina Uptown

4.8

Exceptional(2108)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 121 times today

Piccola Cucina Cucina Uptown ! Located in the heart of New York City , offer an authentic Italian dining experience and warm ambience. The restaurant presents a menu rich in Italian flavors, featuring fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma .For a unique dining experience, guests can enjoy our beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor, perfect for a cozy meal with a view.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere."

3. Cafe d'Alsace

4.7

Exceptional(3533)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 56 times today

Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our upper east side corner jewel. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn.

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4. Toloache - Upper East Side

4.8

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Upper East Side

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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5. Sandro's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(978)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 29 times today

Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

6. Hutong

4.5

Awesome(213)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Midtown East

Booked 13 times today

Hutong invites you to step into glamour.Hutong brings you contemporary and occasionally fiery Northern Chinese cuisine, dim sum, and cocktails, served in an elegant Art Deco room inspired by swinging 1920’s New York and Shanghai. Hutong welcomes you to our New York home at, 731 Lexington Avenue. Known for our critically acclaimed Peking duck and artisanal dim sum, Hutong is a dining experience not to be missed. Home to the one and only Flaming Duck, perfected in our Hong Kong kitchen and now available in New York City.

7. Blue Mezze Bar

4.5

Awesome(603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

Traditional food in a modern setting.Vibes of Mediterranean all around you while you taste the selected mezzes and sipping your drink. The Blue will leave your eyes and palate rejuvenated.

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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Flushing, NY | Chinatown of Queens

4.8

Exceptional(839)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Flushing

Booked 17 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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9. Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)

4.8

Exceptional(2042)

Price: Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 49 times today

Match 65 has outdoor tables seating along 65th street as well as our terrace. Our Indoor seating is also available for a cozy dining experience.Our menu features many French bistro classics using the highest quality ingredients.A thoughtful selection of wine and champagne, both by the glass and bottle, along with house made cocktails and a wide selection of beer combined with our friendly and attentive service has made Match 65 Brasserie a neighborhood stand out and a favorite tourist destination.

10. Serafina 79

4.5

Awesome(891)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 44 times today

Please notice that all reservations are for indoor dining. Outdoor dining works on a first come first serve policy. This location is not handicap accessible and is located on the second and third floor of a bi- level building. Reservations above 8 people must be booked with a prifix menu.Our original Serafina restaurant offers a cozy dining room and a family-friendly indoor terrace. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s art and museum district, we are across the street from Central Park and just 2 blocks from the MET! Enjoy our authentic Italian menu, prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Featuring homemade pastas, over 20 varieties of pizza from our cherry-wood burning oven and grilled meats, fish and vegetables.

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Stevevip
Tampa / Central Florida West •119 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Daniel, Perla, Vanessa, Natalie were super. Made us feel special. Their warm and gracious hospitality is much appreciated.
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Toloache - Upper East SidePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Erin
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very enjoyable 1st birthday dinner for our daughter! Delish bread with dip to start, yummy cocktails to cheers the occasion! Amazing octopus salad that daughter enjoyed very much, as well! Table side bucatini cacio e pepe and tiramisu were a hit with her, too! Husband had fuisili langoustine scampi that was YUM! They surprised my daughter and got everyone to sing to her with a cannoli and candle presentation! Overall amazing experience all around!
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Piccola Cucina UptownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Ann
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is our go-to place for Thanksgiving! And we love it the rest of the year. Welcoming, attentive service, fabulous food, very low noise level—great for conversation! An all-around wonderful restaurant!!
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Cafe d'AlsacePrice: Moderate• French• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Susanvip
New York City •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
Food excellent especially home made pastas. Staff are all great. Excellent experience
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Sandro's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Gerri
New York City •120 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 5, 2024
We have been visiting Mythos for many years and have never had a bad meal here. It continues to stand up to that standard. My favorite is the Branzino, always cooked to perfection.
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Mythos Authentic Greek CuisinePrice: Expensive• Greek• Bayside
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4.7

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472 restaurants available nearby

1. Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine

2. Piccola Cucina Uptown

3. Cafe d'Alsace

4. Toloache - Upper East Side

5. Sandro's Restaurant

6. Hutong

7. Blue Mezze Bar

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Flushing, NY | Chinatown of Queens

9. Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)

10. Serafina 79

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