Restaurants near Downing Street Playground

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1. Boucherie - West Village

4.6

Exceptional(3143)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 92 times today

BOUCHERIE is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse, celebrating Joie de Vivre in the heart of West Village. The restaurant prepares a menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites, in addition to the dry-aged steaks. An absinthe-inspired bar offers classic drinks, signature cocktails and craft beers. Located in the building that used to house the prominent Circle Repertory Theater, the 320-seat restaurant provides a diverse array of dining options from the spacious dining room, a seat at the butcher counter, the intimate second-floor gallery with private dining and outdoor cafe.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

2. Little Owl

4.8

Exceptional(4426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Village

Booked 67 times today

Little Owl offers bold-flavored Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with friendly and professional service. Currently, we offer reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, against the backdrop of our treasured and storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart—your home away from home since 2006.Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family.

3. Demo

4.9

Exceptional(116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 29 times today

Demo is a restaurant in the West Village serving modern, Europe-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Quang Nguyen and Sous Chef Dina Fan. Inventive seasonal dishes—like wax beans with bottarga and boquerones—share the menu with updated classics like beef tongue tonnato, alongside a carefully curated list of wines by glass and bottle. The sleek interior, tastefully adorned with red marble and dark wood, hosts a front bar for walk-ins as well as a chef's counter in the back.Please note: We are a small restaurant. Reservations in the dining room and at the chef's counter are intended for dinner. For drinks and snacks we accept walk-ins at the front bar. Thank you for your understanding.

4. Palma

4.9

Exceptional(3429)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 71 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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5. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 83 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

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6. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(265)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 70 times today

A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)

7. Babbo Ristorante

4.4

Awesome(4903)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 41 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.

8. Monte's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2331)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 23 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!

9. Zimmi's

4.7

Exceptional(106)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Greenwich Village

Booked 55 times today

A reimagined take on French cuisine in the West Village, where Chef Maxime Pradié’s menu draws from the flavors of the South of France and the culinary traditions of his Franco-Italian roots. We hope you’ll join us in our intimate space at 72 Bedford Street, which features the work of local crafts people, to experience our seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes and our thoughtfully curated wine and spirits program by our beverage team, Jenni Guizio and Cory Holt.

10. The Dutch

4.6

Exceptional(3145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 29 times today

The Dutch is an American restaurant, bar and oyster room inspired by local cafes, country inns, corner taverns, neighborhood bistros, seaside shacks, roadside joints and the same mix of cultural influences that make New York City great. Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini's roots-inspired American menu features fresh fish and shellfish, choice meats, local produce and the best of what's around.

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Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff is very friendly and helpful.. food is out of this world.. great experience.. highly reccomend!
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Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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Carly
New York City •78 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, excellent cocktails and the best pasta. All was delish and fresh
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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TomVIP
New York City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service, the food, and the atmosphere are incredible.
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Boucherie - West VillagePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.6
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marilyn
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic food, great atmosphere and attentive/friendly staff!
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Little OwlPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• West Village
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4.8
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RachelVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The Emmy burger is an absolute must if you eat here. I’ve heard people rave about it and was very pleased that my high expectations were met!! Service was great - we got our food and drinks so quick. Definitely coming back here next time I’m in NYC
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