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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar
4.0
Excellent(1131)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Midtown East
Booked 3 times today
Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!
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2. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.3
Awesome(7069)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 76 times today
Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.
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3. Lafayette
4.5
Awesome(3129)
Price: Expensive
• French • NoHo
Booked 14 times today
Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.
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4. Petite Boucherie
4.5
Awesome(1371)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 36 times today
Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless​ dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.​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. Bond 45
4.4
Awesome(9675)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 108 times today
Located in the heart of Times Square, Bond 45 invites you on a culinary journey of exquisite Italian cuisine. Nestled conveniently next to Sweeney Todd and across from Hamilton, we offer a perfect blend of delectable dishes and a prime location for theatergoers. Savor the flavors of Italy with our diverse menu featuring house-made pasta, succulent seafood, specialty veal chops, and artisan thin crust pizzas. Our culinary creations are sure to delight your taste buds. Book your table at Bond 45 today and indulge in the perfect fusion of authentic Italian cuisine and the excitement of Broadway. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or a food lover, our restaurant promises an unforgettable experience!
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6. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.
4.8
Exceptional(2512)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 37 times today
Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you
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7. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue
4.4
Awesome(8122)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Midtown East
Booked 10 times today
Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.
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8. Le Parisien
4.8
Exceptional(2271)
Price: Moderate
• French • Murray Hill
Booked 15 times today
Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.
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9. Hawksmoor NYC
4.5
Awesome(2786)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 138 times today
Located in the heart of Gramercy in the restored Assembly Hall of the landmarked United Charities Building, Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that celebrates all-natural, pasture-reared, and traditionally dry-aged beef. Our beef is seasoned simply with sea salt and cooked over live-fire charcoal. Our seafood is locally and sustainably sourced from northeastern waters and we use small-farm produce whenever possible. On Sunday afternoons Hawksmoor keeps with the tried-and-true British tradition and features a Sunday Roast. Completing our offerings are award-winning cocktails, including New York City's coldest martini, and a carefully curated wine selection. The restaurant houses 150 in the dining room and 35 in the bar area. There are also two private dining rooms that can hold 12 people and serve exclusive, family-style menus.
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10. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 166 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner services.

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  • Juliana
    Connecticut •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    truly amazing i 10000% recommend especially if you're italian the market downstairs is amazing over 9,000 italian products all fresh the food was the best my husband and i have ever had you can tell its fresh and house made this is definitely a must try place that my husband and i will visit everytime we come to nyc from now on! our server was so genuine and truly cared that we had a good experience the ski lodge pop was the perfect cozy, chic, elevated vibe that we were looking for!
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    Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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    4.3
  • Kelly
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were in town for a show. Our waiter, Alex, was entertaining and attentive. The Bond Cup and Espresso Martini drinks were delicious. We ordered the Chicken Pepperoni Parmesan and Lasagna recommended by our waiter. We enjoyed strawberry cheesecake and espresso for dessert. The food is outstanding. That combined with the service will bring us back again.
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    Bond 45Price: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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    4.4
  • Úrsula
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I can’t say enough good things about Petite Boucherie—it’s always a favorite, but last night for Valentine’s Day was truly exceptional. The ambiance was so warm, making it the perfect spot for a special evening. We started with the escargot, which was absolutely delicious. For the main course, I had the steak frites, cooked to perfection. And dessert? Incredible we got two A special shoutout to our server, Millie, who was an absolute delight! She was incredibly attentive, kind, and made the experience even more memorable. As a regular at Petite Boucherie, I can confidently say that the service and food are consistently top-tier. Can’t wait to be back again soon! :-)
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    Petite BoucheriePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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    4.5
  • HarrisonVIP
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    Amazing attentive service. Food was enjoyable and delicious!
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    LafayettePrice: Expensive• French• NoHo
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    4.5
  • JodyVIP
    New York City •82 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 5, 2025
    Fun venue. Great, happy vibe. Food was perfect. Sections to enjoy bars, dining, hang out by high tops.
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    Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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