Best Restaurants for Groups in Lower East Side

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1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 105 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. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29845)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 519 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

3. Ainslie Bowery

4.2

Awesome(150)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NoHo

Booked 19 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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4. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3.8

Excellent(3641)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 101 times today

Experience New York City’s largest all-season indoor and outdoor rooftop bar featuring multiple bars, live DJs, bar bites, cocktails, rotating seasonal pop-ups, and epic views of the Empire State Building skyline. Located on the 18th floor, this rooftop bar offers unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and is situated in the heart of Midtown, just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the Theater District, and Times Square.We are a 21+ venue, except during our brunch hours on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3 pm, which is open to all ages. Physical ID is required; copies are not accepted. All reservations have a 15-minute grace period.Reservations are optional. Walk-ins and large groups are strongly encouraged.

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5. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9948)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 105 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.

6. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2233)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 250 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

7. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3656)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 145 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

8. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14531)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 142 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

9. Olio e Più

4.7

Exceptional(4162)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 187 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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10. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

4.5

Awesome(314)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 16 times today

San Marzano only accepts reservations with a mandatory prix fixe menu.REQUIRED PRIX FIXE OPTIONS:Dinner: $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity Includes :- House wine, draft beer, and sangria - Three appetizers to be served family style - One main course per personBrunch: $29 per person, plus tax and gratuityIncludes:- Bottomless mimosas and drip coffee- One main course per person from our brunch or dinner menusIf your party size has decreased, please give us a call; otherwise, there is a $20 no-show fee per person.

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Lauren
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very cool upscale concept. Was decorated beautifully. The food was cooked to perfection. Loved the eggplant I highly recommend. Also ordered a tomahawk steak flavor was so good. One suggestion would be take crispy bits off the tomahawk. It’s presentation would be better. Would definitely return!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Sarah
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I don’t recall his name but our server was outstanding! Pleasant, fun, and helpful. The family talked about what a great vibe he brought to dinner! We go as a family every time we go to NYC (our third trip) and food is always delicious, with PLENTY to go around. Also appreciated the water pitcher on the table. As a large family (table of 9), it’s so much easier to keep the water glasses full ourselves. Thanks again!!
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6
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LisaVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The manager, Julien, went above and beyond to make us feel extra special.
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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & LoungePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Midtown West
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3.8
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Petrus
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The environment is beautiful, the food is amazing, the rosemary wings are delicious! I was running late, I called and spoke to someone and they gave me the assurance I still had my reservations. I’ll be back with a group for branch soon
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Ainslie BoweryPrice: Expensive• Italian• NoHo
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4.2
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KathiVIP
Coastal Georgia •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Exceptional service, delicious food and great ambience. The evening couldn't have been better.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8

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539 restaurants available nearby

1. BONDST

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

3. Ainslie Bowery

4. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

5. Beauty & Essex- New York

6. Bad Roman

7. The Odeon

8. TAO Uptown

9. Olio e Più

10. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

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