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1. Shun Lee West
4.0
Excellent(3493)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Lincoln Square
Booked 29 times today
Conveniently located across from Lincoln Center and a startling revelation in shiny black lacquer, Shun Lee exudes Asian chic with grand authority.For haute Chinese cuisine, it’s among New York City’s best. Regional offerings include crispy Grand Marnier prawns with honey walnuts (Canton), braised sea bass in hot bean sauce (Hunan) and shredded beef with leeks and hot peppers (Szechwan). Specialties include beggar’s chicken baked in lotus leaves and clay (requires one day’s notice), Hunan tripe, sweetbreads with black mushrooms and of course, Beijing Duck.
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2. Buddakan NY
4.6
Exceptional(16318)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Meatpacking District
Booked 150 times today
The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.
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3. Sistina
4.7
Exceptional(1666)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 19 times today
WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATEDWE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORSWE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake) PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGESistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.
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4. Sandro's Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1001)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 28 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.
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5. Sempre Oggi
4.7
Exceptional(350)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 58 times today
At Sempre Oggi, we believe there is no greater joy in life than taking time to enjoy food and wine with the ones we love. Our focus is on market-driven, authentic Italian cuisine, reinterpreted for New York City diners. From Sempre A Casa, our at-home experience, to our daily Aperitivi Hour, our menus make the most of what's in season and whatever is most delicious that day.
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6. Indian Accent
4.8
Exceptional(3441)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Midtown West
Booked 50 times today
Indian Accent offers an inventive approach to Indian cuisine.Indian Accent's menu reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences. Chef Manish Mehrotra highlights distinctly Indian flavors on a contemporary menu.To respect the dining experiences of all our guests we practice a restricted entrance policy, only allowing children aged 10 years and above.
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7. Cafe d'Alsace
4.8
Exceptional(3588)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 55 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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8. Smith & Wollensky - New York
4.6
Exceptional(9762)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 144 times today
Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.
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9. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.9
Exceptional(1059)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 42 times today
Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.
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10. Marseille
4.6
Exceptional(9321)
Price: Moderate
• French • Theater District
Booked 84 times today
For nearly two decades, Marseille has been the essential French brasserie of Broadway & Hell's Kitchen, its favorite gathering place and its premiere dining destination. The brasserie has long been known as the heartbeat of its neighborhood, and as such Marseilles is beloved by neighbors, theatre goers, performers, tourists, and lovers of joie de vivre of all ages and backgrounds.

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