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La Grande Boucherie
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(8,324)Midtown West - 2
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Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(185)East Village - 3
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,235)Midtown West - 4
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2,333)Upper West Side - 5
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,157)West Village
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Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(25)Upper East Side - 2
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(659)NoMad - 3
The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(193)Midtown West - 4
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.4(6,881)Midtown East - 5
Zimmi's
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(66)Greenwich Village
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TAO Uptown
Price: Expensive•Pan-Asian•4.4(14,584)Midtown East - 2
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(10,187)Meatpacking District - 3
Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(7,040)Gramercy Park - 4
Babbo Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.4(4,875)Greenwich Village - 5
Craft
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(7,060)Gramercy Park
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- MMaryVIPNew York City •17 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoDelicious imaginative nutritious food. That, plus very conscientious service, plus the NYBG, how can you go wrong?More infoHudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical GardenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bronx Park•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerMontana •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 16, 2025As always, Patricia’s didn’t disappoint. The meals and service were superb. The Chicken Scarpiello is amazing.More infoPatricia's of Morris ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Morris Park•4.8
- SStephenNew York City •16 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 16, 2025Very enjoyable and great food plus service. I would highly recommend.More infoEnzo's of WilliamsbridgePrice: Moderate• Italian• Morris Park•4.5
- DDavidNew York City •19 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 12, 2025I have been coming here forever and have never been disappointed. Food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is attentive,courteous and friendly,but always professional. This is NOT an American-Italian restaurant ,so no parm’s etc. Freshly cooked ,so when crowded your entrees will take time,but well worth itMore infoRoberto's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Belmont•4.8
- NNishatNew York City •1 review4.0Dined on Aug 13, 2024It was a pleasant experience. The food was decent and the service was very professional and courteous, staff were really friendly and welcoming. We went there for our friend’s birthday celebration and when they found out it was a special occasion they bought a complimentary dessert which was a very nice touch. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, the decor was modern and minimalist.More infoLava Rock KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Parkchester•4
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