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Taverna Di Bacco
$$$$•Italian•4.8(295)Taverna Di Bacco is an authentic Italian Restaurant located in New York City's hip Lower East Side with a charming rustic decor. Chef Maurzio Crescenzo brings his traditional family recipes to the neighborhood. Food has never been far from the center of his life. Menu includes homemade pastas (gluten free pasta availailable upon request), homemade sauces, and selection of decadent homemade desserts and much more to discover.Jajaja Mexicana - Lower East Side
$$$$•Mexican•4.9(24)A patchwork of culture, community, and comida threading plant-based eaters to the Mexican palate.
Jajaja is where south of the border flavor meets New York City flair to create global experiences rooted in local heritage. The venues feature a playfully curated cocktail program, extensive Tequila and Mezcal offerings, Mexican-style lagers and pilsners from local microbreweries, and plant-based street food with options for both comfort and health. Fresh cocktails, latino music, and vacation vibes transport you to a party in Mexico. Serving lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends.
Dimes
$$$$•American•4.8(20)Dimes is a neighborhood restaurant on the Lower East Side, serving seasonal food alongside a great selection of natural wines and cocktails in a bright, welcoming space.
Breakfast and lunch are walk-in only. Dinner reservations are for indoor seating.
Note: in warmer months, outdoor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please message us if you prefer to sit outside.Bufon
$$$$•Modern European•4.8(55)Introducing Bufón, a new restaurant on the Lower East Side from the culinary team behind Demo. Chefs Quang Nguyen and Dina Fan serve up fare inspired by classic European cuisine, with broad international influences. The menu is anchored on steak and fish, complemented by local, seasonal fare. The extensive wine list from Pierre Derrien presents a range of terroir-driven & low-intervention offerings from established and lesser-known regions. A full bar also offers a curated spirits and product-driven cocktails.
Bar Contra
$$$$•American•4.8(328)A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food.
Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.Saigon Social
$$$$•Vietnamese•4.7(54)We are a Vietnamese restaurant located in the lower east side of Manhattan, offering Vietnamese comfort food with a twist.
Helen Nguyen, Executive Chef/Owner of Saigon Social, blends Vietnamese comfort food with French cuisine. A first-gen Vietnamese woman, she trained at Restaurant Daniel and started her restaurant in 2022, after pivoting to community meals during the pandemic. Named a 2022 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist for Best Chef NY State.
Jadis
$$$$•European•4.7(197)Jadis is a cozy wine bar offering Euro- centric organic wines, small plates like escargot, artichoke hearts, tuna tartare and decadent cheese and charcuterie platters, classics like seasonal Cassoulet, Skirt Steak and Beef Bourguignon. Jadis is perfect for a date night and get together with friends. Jadis is located in the heart of Lower East Side since 2006. Nearest train is F at 2nd Avenue.
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Please no 3rd party or duplicate reservations!Beauty & Essex - New York
$$$$•Unspecified•4.7(10,147)Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.
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- WWillGoldNew York City •12 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic cocktails and solid food. Service was excellent and the ambiance is great, dark and romantic.More infoBar Contra$$$$• American• Lower East Side•4.8
- JJoseNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEverything was great, One is the best dessert EVER!More infoBeauty & Essex - New York$$$$• Unspecified• Lower East Side•4.7
- KKristineOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoSpecial thank you and mention to our waiter Charlie for not only being transparent on pricing and choices beyond brunch dinner but for also being so attentive and sweet. Food and drinks were amazing and never lacking. It was an amazing birthday brunch!More infoEssex$$$$• Steakhouse• Lower East Side•4.4
- KKennedyNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined on 9 Jul 2026Celebrated my 2 year anniversary with my girlfriend here and our server was amazing. Unfortunately I didn’t get his name but he was decked out in tats and has an awesome energy. If you see this thank you for the Sundae 💌More infoFunny Bar$$$$• Steak• Lower East Side•4.5
- FFredericGoldNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined on 7 Jul 2026My favorite restaurant in NYC right now , food , decor , service everything is just perfect !More infoBufon$$$$• Modern European• Lower East Side•4.8
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The Lower East Side (LES) has experienced significant change over the past few decades. While aspects of the neighborhood’s historic Jewish roots remain, like Katz’s Deli and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, recent college graduates and young professionals have contributed to the evolution of the area. Burgeoning art galleries, bars and tiny, trendy cafes are all a part of the Lower East Side today.
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