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1. Ella Funt
4.3
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• French • East Village
Ella Funt is a modern French restaurant serving a unique take on French cuisine in the heart of New York. Under the culinary guidance of Alexandros Gkoutsi use French cuisine as a vehicle for the best in- seasonal ingredients with a twist, serving food that is expertly crafted to be both complex yet welcoming. Named after the legendary Club 82 drag artist, Ella Funt offers French New York dining in a signature bar space in which to look and be seen.
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2. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3480)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 60 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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3. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
3.9
Excellent(3743)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 85 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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4. SAPPE
4.7
Exceptional(154)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 136 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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5. Nami Nori - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(69)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Williamsburg
Booked 42 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.
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6. Recreation Bar
4.1
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District
Booked 9 times today
Recreation is a communal and lunch space by day and a cocktail lounge by night - serving as the ultimate living room for the neighborhood. Drawing inspiration from the rec room at your neighbor's house, Recreation features an old school Arcade Machine with games like Ms. Pacman, Centipede and Donkey Kong, Jenga, and - designed to host events or just play ball - a half court-sized basketball court.Please note, the kitchen closes at 10pm; the last order we take is at 9:45pm. Email recreationrsvp@concretehg.com for more information.
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7. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.3
Awesome(247)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 7 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC is a lively and fun lounge with a rooftop pool that offers breathtaking views of Manhattan. The reviews highlight its amazing ambiance, tasty drinks, and entertaining music. It's a great spot for a night out, whether it's for a first date or just hanging with friends. There are swing dance parties and live jazz, making it a place where everyone can have a blast.
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8. Monte's Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(2361)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 15 times today
Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!
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9. Max Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(801)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 21 times today
Max is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that serves soul satisfying, authentic food with a warm welcome. It originally opened in 2000 in Alphabet City and a few years ago moved to Tribeca. What started as a small place to eat became a many time award winning restaurant and the go to place for consistent high quality food at reasonable prices in an inviting setting. “Max's draw is exactly what has always attracted people to neighborhood restaurants: well-prepared food, served with warmth”. - New York Times, Eric Asimov“This list represents my ranking of New York's greatest Italian dining establishments. Culled from an estimated 2,500 Italian eateries citywide, every place on my list possesses excellence in one form or another” - Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, Top 4 of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in NYC"Best Pasta" - New York Post,"Best affordable " - Time Out,
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10. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte
4.8
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 25 times today
“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..
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