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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(748)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 21 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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2. Olio e Più
4.7
Exceptional(4089)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 195 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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3. Pink Taco - NYC
4.1
Excellent(692)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 57 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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4. Oscar Wilde
4.4
Awesome(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 65 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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5. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(42)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 156 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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6. Lagos TSQ
4.2
Awesome(952)
Price: Expensive
• West African • Theater District
Booked 50 times today
Looking for a West-African Fusion Experience? Dining at Lagos Restaurant and Lounge is an experience you will never forget. We are a New York City restaurant in the heart of Times Square that serves with a Nigerian pulse.
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7. Novitá - New York City, Manhattan
4.7
Exceptional(3127)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 39 times today
Novita is a vibrant 60-seat trattoria serving a seasonally inspired, modern Italian menu. Chef owner Marco Fregonese’s innovative take on classical, regional cooking begins with the finest, artisan ingredients and freshest, seasonal products. His distinctive light and flavorful dishes are pure and satisfying and perfectly complemented by a select list of wines from superb Italian specialty and boutique growers. Novita is located a few steps down from a quiet tree lined street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood. The setting is warm and elegant and the mood quintessentially Italian. In pleasant weather, sidewalk, alfresco dining is offered further adding to Novita’s year round appeal.
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8. Bar Contra
4.6
Exceptional(253)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lower East Side
Booked 21 times today
Contra is a top-notch New York restaurant known for its innovative, delicious food. It offers a unique tasting menu, perfect for an exciting night out. Reviewers rave about the 'creative and inventive' dishes and 'excellent food and service.' The restaurant's cozy, stylish interior is another hit with guests. Whether you're looking for a memorable meal or a fun night out, Contra is the place to be.
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9. Benihana - New York, NY
4.3
Awesome(5519)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 111 times today
Benihana in New York is a fun dining spot with a unique dining experience. It's a lively place with personal chefs performing the ancient art of Teppanyaki right in front of guests. As one reviewer said, 'The chef's entertainment' makes for a 'fun and delicious' meal. Kids love the interactive 'cooking show' and the festive atmosphere. It's a great spot for family dinners and birthday celebrations.
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10. Ofrenda
4.7
Exceptional(1056)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Village
Booked 17 times today
Due to limits on our seating capacity and to ensure ample time for cleaning & sanitizing, we kindly ask all guests to honor a 1.5 hr seatingAn Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and chef Ivan Octaviano offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks. Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation. This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.

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  • Ross
    Upstate New York •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great date night spot. The Luke Chin Tod is phenomenal.
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    SAPPEPrice: Expensive• Thai• Greenwich Village
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    4.6
  • AmyC
    Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The pasta making was fun. We had great company next to us and since we were traveling we gave them our pasta. The portions of each course of the meal are huge! Don’t order the same as your partner. Try different things and share! We love Aunt Jake’s. This was our 4th time to dine with them, first time making pasta!
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • Nina
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A first time diner and the food, service and overall vibe was exquisite. Gabriel was our server and he was knowledgeable and attentive. They had the Christmas decor up and we literally cleared out plates. Apps, main course and dessert were excellent.
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    Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
    •
    4.7
  • Ginavip
    New York City •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    it was amazing friendly, and the food was really good, also the drinks were perfect.
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    Pink Taco - NYCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Theater District
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    4.1
  • Anely
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 30, 2024
    The Decoration is amaizing imposible to compare with another place in the seasons, the servers very helpfully, the music and environment apropied spooky but the food was delicious. I will to recomend to everybody the burrata salad the tasting is unique and the humus plate is really home made Mediterranean recipe, drinks are art crafted i dont remember the names others plates , but whoever is reading this, you can enjoy there some kind of art in the food thank you Oscar Wild my friends and I got a Beautyfull and funny experience. ❤️
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    Oscar WildePrice: Moderate• American• Chelsea
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    4.4

Discover best fun restaurants in Long Island City

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Long Island City, Queens, where the keyword "fun" truly comes to life in its array of restaurants. This bustling area offers a variety of dining experiences that cater to those looking for an enjoyable and lively atmosphere. From innovative American cuisine to international flavors, each establishment in Long Island City promises a unique, fun-filled dining experience that complements the eclectic vibe of the neighborhood. The restaurants here are known for their dynamic settings, often featuring live music, themed decor, and stunning views of the New York City skyline, making them perfect spots for both casual outings and special occasions. Patrons can expect excellent service, a great selection of dishes, and an overall memorable meal. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Long Island City's restaurant scene is sure to provide an entertaining and satisfying culinary adventure.

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