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The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
$$$$•American•4.4(7,937)Midtown East - 2
Don Angie
$$$$•Contemporary Italian•4.8(617)West Village - 3
Graciela
$$$$•Argentinean•4.9(113)West Village - 4
The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
$$$$•Cocktail Bar•4.8(543)Midtown West - 5
Una Pizza Napoletana
$$$$•Italian•4.5(212)Lower East Side
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Arte Restaurant
$$$$•Italian•4.9(796)"Nestled on a quiet stretch of East 9th Street in the Village, Arté Restaurant is a timeless NYC hidden gem. Since opening in 1990, this Northern Italian ristorante has retained a cozy, homey ambiance that feels more like a welcoming family home than a restaurant. With crackling fireplaces, an intimate garden tucked in the back, and soft lighting, Arté exudes a warm, romantic charm. Long-time patrons know that here, you’re not just a customer — you’re part of the family. The menu sticks to classic Italian roots, with signature dishes like the Ravioli Aurora and old-school pasta and veal specialties. While the city around it has changed, Arte’s dedication to authenticity and genuine hospitality remains."886
$$$$•Taiwanese•5(36)Opened in 2018, Eight Eight Six is a Taiwanese restaurant specializing in a good time. like a watering hole that overdelivers on food.
Risotteria Melotti
$$$$•Italian•4.8(801)We have a 10 min grace period.
Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes.
Your table will be reserved for 1hour and 30 minutes.
For a group of 5 and more please send an email to nyc@risotteriamelotti.com.
Find the real Italian atmosphere in a cozy restaurant, where to eat only rice based Specialties and Risotto!
A unique gluten free experience, 100% made in Italy.
The first Risotteria Melotti was opened in Isola della Scala, in the region of VERONA, in 2002. The idea of opening a Risotteria in New York came in order to make this typical and traditional italian dish known and cooked by us, with the rice we produce and with the typical old style techniques used in Isola della Scala.Lavagna - NYC
$$$$•Italian•4.8(1,953)Lavagna opened its doors on February 1st 1999.The restaurant offers casual Italian trattoria fare at moderate prices. The vibe is candlelit, cozy, with an old wood burning oven, exposed brick walls, a pressed tin ceiling and a small wine bar where one can dine also. A wall of French doors swing open in the warmer weather to a seasonal sidewalk cafe of 20 seats.
The kitchen concept is to create dishes traditionally Italian, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and product of the highest quality.
The menu highlights include homemade pastas, a wood oven roasted fish for two, roast pork chop, baby rack of lamb and of course the rigatoni with sweet and spicy sausage that has become a classic over the years.
The wine list has been a yearly recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002 and it focuses on hard to find wines from regional Italy along with other international selections.
Gnoccheria East Village
$$$$•Italian•4.8(773)Gnoccheria East Village is the first restaurant in NYC dedicated to the art of making homemade gnocchi. Located in the East Village Gnoccheria dazzles its customers with amazing combinations of gnocchi dishes along with wonderful appetizer and antipasti menus. Whether you are in the mood for spinach gnocchi with seafood or potato gnocchi with sausage and cheese Gnoccheria will have what you are looking for every time! Come in and join our family for a fantastic home cooked meal!Giano
$$$$•Italian•4.8(1,611)This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too.
Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
For reservations of more than 6 people please contact directly the restaurant.
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.
Il Cantinori
$$$$•Italian•4.8(2,372)Il Cantinori, located in Greenwich Village, has been at the forefront of Tuscan cuisine in NYC since its opening in 1983. This old farmhouse with a rustic warmth, stucco walls, wooden beams and voluminous floral arrangements is very romantic and elegant. We combine the unique traditional flavors of the Tuscan countryside with a complete seasonal lunch and dinner menu. We welcome guests with affectionate hospitality, daily specials and a wine list reflective of the northern Italian regions.Kabawa
$$$$•Caribbean•4.8(499)Kabawa, a deeply personal restaurant from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku, offers a nuanced and distinct perspective on Caribbean cuisine. Built around a set menu with plenty of choices, it’s a place to take your time, enjoy a meal, and discover something new each time you visit.
Kabawa’s menu is a three-course, $150 prix fixe experience, exclusive of beverage, tax, and gratuity. The restaurant is divided between kitchen counter seating, an immersive experience with direct chef service, or more secluded table seating.
Structured to showcase the depth and diversity of Caribbean cuisine, our ingredients are thoughtfully procured, fusing local produce from neighborhoods right here in New York with specialty items sourced directly from the Caribbean.
Every touch point — from the custom mosaics to the ingredient sourcing to the instrumental music — is intentional, tapping into Chef Paul’s upbringing in Barbados to reflect the vibrant, welcoming spirit of a Caribbean home.
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- LLibbieGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had an amazing dinner. Anderson was great, the food, and the atmosphere were phenomenal and fun!More infoMomofuku Noodle Bar - East Village$$$$• Asian• East Village•4.5
- BBobSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt's hard to beat this place for excellent and creative food dishes, warm and friendly staff and an altogether comfortable setting!More infoNudibranch$$$$ • Korean• East Village•4.8
- EEdwardGoldNew York City •24 reviews5.0Dined on 18 Oct 2026Truly a staple of great food, great ambience and just awesome vibe. Highly reccomendMore infoBONDST NOHO$$$$• Japanese• NoHo•4.7
- CChiaraNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on 16 Oct 2026Probably the best Thai experience I’ve ever had! It’s a 10/10 for everythingMore infoSoothr East Village$$$$• Thai• East Village•4.7
- AAlexGoldWashington, D.C. Area •53 reviews5.0Dined on 4 Oct 2026Authentic and delicious Mexican. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back!More infoLa Palapa$$$$• Mexican• East Village•4.7
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The East Village was once the heart of New York counterculture. Poets, artists, punk rockers and people who lived against the grain gravitated to St. Mark’s Place, perhaps the most well-known street neighboring Tompkins Square Park. Today, the original character of the place remains, but there’s an abundance of trendy eateries and fast-casual restaurants that take some of the edge out of the place. Still, charming tiny restaurants serving upscale, rustic fare add dimension to the multilayered neighborhood.
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The best reviewed restaurant in East Village is Bar Miller
The best vegan restaurants in East Village are Soothr East Village, Westville - East Village and Gjelina - New York
The best vegetarian restaurants in East Village are Gjelina - New York, Soothr East Village and Kabawa
The restaurants with the best service in East Village are Bar Miller, Moko and MEAMA Georgian Kitchen and Wine Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in East Village are Wonderland Bar, Rollcraft and H & H Cantina
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