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1. The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
3.8
Excellent(82)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Bedford / Stuyvesant
Booked 8 times today
Located in Brooklyn, The Grotto serves authentic Jamaican food in a modern industrial space.We serve beer and wine.
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2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(29950)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 428 times today
Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC offers an authentic Italian dining experience. With reviews praising the 'authentic Italian food' and 'authentic tasting food', it's clear that this restaurant does not compromise on its Italian roots. The family style dining, reminiscent of an Italian wedding feast, and the traditional ambiance further cement its authenticity.
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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 235 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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4. Olio e Più
4.7
Exceptional(4179)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 193 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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5. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.3
Awesome(7032)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 96 times today
Serra by Birreria is an authentic Italian restaurant that provides a tranquil escape from the city. The ambiance, reminiscent of the frosty Italian countryside, is praised by many reviewers. The delicious food and service consistently receive high ratings. One reviewer even mentioned, 'I felt like I was back in Italy!' which speaks to the authenticity of the restaurant.
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6. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Downtown
4.5
Awesome(1700)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Financial District
Booked 48 times today
Located in New York's Financial District, La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza from Rossopomodoro and high-quality, artisanal pasta directly from Gragnano, Campania. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers)! Book your table to enjoy dining at La Pizza & La Pasta—Eataly NYC Downtown's largest restaurant, known for its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lower Manhattan.
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7. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(67)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 134 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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8. Frankies Spuntino
4.8
Exceptional(41)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carroll Gardens
Booked 36 times today
Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.
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9. Babbo Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(4865)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 42 times today
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.
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10. Zaytinya - New York
4.5
Awesome(655)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • NoMad
Booked 81 times today
Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José Andrés' deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines. Zaytinya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
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  • Charles
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Olio e Pui was a lovely place to take my out of town guest for lunch on January 4, 2025. The food was excellent and the selection absolutely to our taste.
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    Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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    4.7
  • AllisonVIP
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Incredible service, massive and delicious portions & delightful ambience. The restaurant was bustling but it felt as if you you stepped back in time with the playlist and menu offerings. Absolutely recommend for anyone traveling with family or friends!
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    Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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    4.6
  • Kelli
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our party of 6 (that included 2 kids) had an amazing time at Serra! The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is so peaceful and calm! Our waitress Katharin was phenomenal, she was so personable and gave us amazing service! I’m so happy we chose this restaurant for our dinner!
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    Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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    4.3
  • MikeVIP
    New York City •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was incredible . Umami for sure. The staff was also amazing. The woman who seated and served us was extremely helpful and attentive to everyone in the restaurant at once. She ran that room like a pro to say the least. It was New Year's day as well the place was packed on a holiday and the staff was taking care of a full restaurant and take-out orders that seemed non stop for the 90 minutes we were there. They earned and deserved the Michelin star. And I loved the sketches of the restaurant that were hung throughout the restaurant among the many old photos . Will definitely be back soon.
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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    4.7
  • Rayna
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food was delicious. Loved the squash raviola. Bread light and yummy. Chocolate dessert the best.
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    La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC DowntownPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Financial District
    •
    4.5

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