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1. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 61 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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2. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2835)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 42 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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3. ilili
4.7
Exceptional(8017)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 75 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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4. ABC Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(6537)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park
Booked 25 times today
The cuisine at Chef Jean-Georges’ abc kitchen reflects a passionate commitment to the freshest organic and local ingredients possible. The restaurant’s changing menu focuses on local, sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Meat, fish, and dairy are locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. A rooftop garden provides herbs and microgreens. Teas, coffees, spices, wines, juices, and elixirs are organically cultivated in fair-trade cooperatives. The dining room includes found, salvaged, reclaimed, and recycled building materials.
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5. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6145)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 126 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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6. The Musket Room
4.6
Exceptional(860)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • NoLita
Booked 13 times today
Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.
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7. Craft
4.7
Exceptional(7034)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 21 times today
Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.
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8. Barbounia
4.6
Exceptional(3984)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park
Booked 54 times today
Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.
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9. Oscar Wilde
4.2
Awesome(119)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 6 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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10. Buddakan NY
4.6
Exceptional(16279)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Meatpacking District
Booked 153 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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Discover best foodies restaurants in Union Square

Discover the vibrant dining scene at Union Square, Manhattan—a true haven for foodies in New York City. This bustling area is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings that cater to every palate, from authentic Korean gastropubs to traditional Neapolitan pizzerias and exquisite Mediterranean eateries. Each restaurant around Union Square brings a unique flavor, transforming local and international ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations that delight locals and visitors alike. The area is characterized by its commitment to quality and innovation, often featuring farm-to-table practices that emphasize fresh, sustainable ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for the comforting taste of gourmet pizzas or the refined flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, Union Square's dining options promise an exceptional food experience in a dynamic urban setting. Perfect for a casual outing or a special occasion, these eateries not only offer great food but also provide a welcoming atmosphere with excellent service. For food enthusiasts looking to explore rich, diverse menus and engaging dining environments, Union Square in Manhattan stands out as a top destination.

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