Best Authentic Restaurants in Governors Island

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1. Yakiniku Futago - Japanese Authentic BBQ | Chelsea

4.8

Exceptional(645)

Price: Very Expensive

• Yakiniku • Union Square

Booked 28 times today

【The Story of Yakiniku Futago】Yakiniku Futago began its journey in 2010 as a small barbecue restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, covering just 355 square feet. Our dream has always been to bring smiles to our guests and share the delightful flavors of Japanese barbecue. Today, we proudly serve over 120 locations worldwide, including Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.We aim to be the most memorable Yakiniku restaurant you visit. Our team is dedicated to providing a wonderful Yakiniku experience, where every visitor leaves feeling happy and satisfied. Come join us for tasty food, friendly service, and unforgettable memories!There is a 15-minute grace period for your reservation. In order to satisfy as many customers as possible, we would like to keep our dining hours to a 90 min maximum. We also have a strict policy for NO PETS in our facility. (*Service animals only)

2. Soba Totto

4.8

Exceptional(52)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown East

Booked 6 times today

Home-made Ni-Hachi (20-80) Soba & Yakitori, at a fun Izakaya place! Our chef carefully curates the menu so that every single bite brings smile to every one. If your group is larger than 6, please call the restaurant directly at (212) 377-8947.

3. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 273 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

4. Olio e Più

4.8

Exceptional(4191)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 155 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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5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Downtown

4.5

Awesome(1707)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Financial District

Booked 52 times today

Located in New York's Financial District, La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza from Rossopomodoro and high-quality, artisanal pasta directly from Gragnano, Campania. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers)! Book your table to enjoy dining at La Pizza & La Pasta—Eataly NYC Downtown's largest restaurant, known for its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lower Manhattan.

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6. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(7039)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 77 times today

Serra by Birreria is an authentic Italian restaurant that provides a tranquil escape from the city. The ambiance, reminiscent of the frosty Italian countryside, is praised by many reviewers. The delicious food and service consistently receive high ratings. One reviewer even mentioned, 'I felt like I was back in Italy!' which speaks to the authenticity of the restaurant.

7. Frankies Spuntino

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carroll Gardens

Booked 37 times today

Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.

8. SAPPE

4.7

Exceptional(75)

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.

9. Babbo Ristorante

4.4

Awesome(4873)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 30 times today

Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

10. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2866)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 36 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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Alice
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best carbonara I’ve ever had - the San Daniele pizza was also amazing! Some of the best Italian food I’ve had in town. Would gladly dine here again.
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Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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4.8
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kareneVIP
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lee made our experience/my boyfriend’s birthday celebration so special! Lee was really sweet and super attentive. Our last visit was about 2 years ago and now we’ll definitely be back sooner than later. Thank you so much.
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Yakiniku Futago - Japanese Authentic BBQ | ChelseaPrice: Very Expensive• Yakiniku• Union Square
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4.8
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Rachel
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was incredible. might be the best thai we’ve had in the city - beef pad see ew, eggplant, and duck curry were highlights. (Not a place for a long dinner - food comes quickly, which is great, but while staff are very nice about it, they want to get you in and out and under an hour)
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Luca
East Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic culinary experience at a moderately affordable price! We had a beautiful dinner with two appetizers, two main courses, two glasses of wine and dessert for under $100 per person. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly (al dente pasta) and the service was excellent. Towards the end of our meal the restaurant was packed, so naturally service slowed down a bit.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC DowntownPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Financial District
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4.5
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Christine
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 8, 2025
Katherin C was our waiter. She was so lovely and attentive and made our anniversary dinner so special. But her interactions with other table were just as wonderful as ours. What a wonderful employee you have. The food was outstanding and the venue stunning with all the greenery and lights. Definitely worth a visit. Food was priced very affordably as well.
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3

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1. Yakiniku Futago - Japanese Authentic BBQ | Chelsea

2. Soba Totto

3. Soothr

4. Olio e Più

5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Downtown

6. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

7. Frankies Spuntino

8. SAPPE

9. Babbo Ristorante

10. Casa Mono

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