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1. Raf's
4.8
Exceptional(39)
Price: Very Expensive
• Café • NoHo
Booked 13 times today
This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.
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2. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(106)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 69 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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3. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(10015)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 65 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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4. SAPPE
4.7
Exceptional(97)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 114 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. ilili
4.6
Exceptional(8063)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 83 times today
Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.
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6. Gran Morsi
4.7
Exceptional(821)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 25 times today
Gran Morsi, named after the Italian word for “bites,” epitomizes elegant simplicity. This airy and convivial Tribeca restaurant specializes in boldly-flavored Italian fare with a strong focus on small and shared plates, many of which are cooked in the brick oven. Gran Morsi provides both downtown Manhattan residents and visitors with a dining experience fit for whatever they’re in the mood for, whether it’s a special occasion celebration, an intimate evening or a casual night out with friends. Try our Meatballs that Beat Bobby Flay!
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7. San Marzano Pasta Fresca
4.4
Awesome(321)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Village
Booked 18 times today
Dinner Reservations:Every dinner reservation requires a special prix fixe menu for a minimum of two people and a 90-minute seating.$55 per person includes:Unlimited house wine, draft beer, or sangria3 appetizers served family style1 main course per personSunday-Thursday: An additional prix fixe option is available for $40 per person, which includes:The same food options as the $55 menu, but without the unlimited wine/beer/sangriaUnlimited soft drinksBrunch Reservations:Every brunch reservation requires a special prix fixe menu for a minimum of two people and a 90-minute seating.$34 per person includes:Unlimited mimosasDrip coffee1 main course per person (from either the brunch or dinner menu)A $25 virgin prix fixe replaces the unlimited mimosas with juice/soft drinks.A $25 cancellation fee per person applies if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours.A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to each bill for brunch and dinner reservations.
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8. Nami Nori - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(43)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Williamsburg
Booked 36 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.
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9. Silver Lining Lounge
4.1
Excellent(97)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • NoLita
Booked 11 times today
Located off the iconic Bowery in the Lower East Side, this Live Music Bar comes alive with nightly musical performances on stage. Experience local bands, Grammy award-winning musicians, and international special guests bringing the house down with all your favorite hits from the 60s, 70s, 90s, and 2000s. Silver Lining will have you on your feet, singing along as the music fills the room, with light bites and drinks flowing. Grab your friends and join the party every Thursday through Saturday. Curated by Creative Directors Dylan Hales and Ronnie Flynn, co-founders of Lower East Side hot spot The Flower Shop.We’re getting the bands back together.We are a 21+ venue. Live music will be from 9:30pm to 1:30am. Reservations are for a 2-hour experience. A $95 per person minimum spend on Thursdays-Saturdays, applicable to food and beverages, regardless of party size. A valid government-issued ID is required for entry. No copies or paper IDs accepted.
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10. Ainslie Bowery
4.2
Awesome(161)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • NoHo
Booked 33 times today
Some things to know when booking with us! Due to high volume,No outside decorations or balloons are allowed for non private reservations. Outside desserts are welcome for a non-waivable fee of $25 per outside dessert. A specific dining room cannot be guaranteed. For any special requests, please leave a note in your reservation.We do not seat incomplete parties.An increase in headcount may not be accommodable, please contact us to confirm your request.** Brunch Reservations **All parties of 9 and under are subject to a 90 minute table limit.All Parties of 10 or more are subject to a 120 minute table limit.** Large Party Reservations (10+) **For parties of 10 or more, we require a different type of dining experience, called Family Style. Guest are required to order from our "Family Style Menu" up to 72-hours prior to their reservation. Any reservations without a "Family Style Menu" submitted 24-hours in advance, will be subject to cancellation.Hope to see you soon!

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  • Thais
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Favorite restaurant in nyc! The food and service was absolutely perfect! Josias was the best person in the restaurant
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    Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • Brian
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We and the misses have never experienced Lebanese cuisine prior to our Valentine’s Day (2025) visit, and Ilili did not disappoint! It was also our first time having caviar, truffles, tuna tartare and everything tasted simply divine. The courses were well paced and the choices were abundant, but not overwhelming.
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    ililiPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Gramercy Park
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    4.6
  • Destiny
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Beauty and Essex is my favorite restaurant i love it! every single time I go they never miss, the food is good the drinks hit and the display of everything is beautiful. The food never takes long, and the music is always catchy, nothing boring. 10/10 every time.
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • Allen
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 6, 2025
    Excellent diverse options of food. Not your basic Thai restaurant, the food and drinks are elevated. Service was excellent and patient, and space was comfortable.
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    SAPPEPrice: Expensive• Thai• Greenwich Village
    •
    4.7
  • billVIP
    New York City •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 26, 2025
    GET THERE EARLY FOR BRUNCH!!!!! if late, no almond croissant...just other baked goodies...we ate the wonderful baked eggs and the tuna tartare -- delicious and good sized portions. the small wine list is adequate for brunch.` `Our waiter Carlos is super professional, having worked in many multi-star restos. Cozy vibe in both bar and dining room areas...worth reserving well in advance ``````````````
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    Raf'sPrice: Very Expensive• Café• NoHo
    •
    4.8

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