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1. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(9981)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 109 times today
Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boom­box, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.
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2. Aurora - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(1696)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Williamsburg
Booked 22 times today
Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg. Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season. Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.
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3. La Nonna Ristorante & Bar - Brooklyn
4.7
Exceptional(1201)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Williamsburg
Booked 12 times today
Join us for an incredible dining experience here at La Nonna Ristorante & Bar located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Executive Chef Cono Morena delivers nothing but the most unique dishes using only the highest of quality ingredients. Each bite will make you feel you are at Nonna’s table on a Sunday. Such dishes are inspired by his upbringing with his own grandmother (Nonna in Italian) in Teggiano, Italy. You may be greeted upon arrival by his wife Anna who makes you immediately feel at home. Even our seating here at La Nonna surrounds guests with an ambiance that cannot be found, nor matched elsewhere. With candles and drapes galore we make each guest feel warm and welcomed no matter the day of the week! In case you needed any better reason to join us we also offer a wide selection of wines from various Regions of not only Italy but America and other parts of the world as well..so come sip and mangia (eat in Italian) with us soon....🍝🍷
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4. Lavagna - NYC
4.9
Exceptional(1881)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Village
Booked 18 times today
Lavagna opened its doors on February 1st 1999.The restaurant offers casual Italian trattoria fare at moderate prices. The vibe is candlelit, cozy, with an old wood burning oven, exposed brick walls, a pressed tin ceiling and a small wine bar where one can dine also. A wall of French doors swing open in the warmer weather to a seasonal sidewalk cafe of 20 seats.The kitchen concept is to create dishes traditionally Italian, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and product of the highest quality.The menu highlights include homemade pastas, a wood oven roasted fish for two, roast pork chop, baby rack of lamb and of course the rigatoni with sweet and spicy sausage that has become a classic over the years.The wine list has been a yearly recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002 and it focuses on hard to find wines from regional Italy along with other international selections.
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5. Pig and Khao - LES
4.8
Exceptional(1432)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 34 times today
Top Chef contestant Leah Cohen's Pig and Khao (68 Clinton Street) on the Lower East Side. The Southeast Asian inspired cuisine offers a variety of Thai and Filipino influences on the menu including Crispy Pata and pickled mango salad (pork shank cooked in soy sauce and five spice garnished with coriander, crispy garlic served with a secret family recipe sweet and sour liver dipping sauce), Grilled Pork Jowl and Brussels Sprouts Salad (chili lime fish sauce, shallot, herbs and toasted rice) and Crispy Pork Belly Adobo (Szechuan peppercorn, coconut vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crispy garlic, scallion and soft boiled egg). Drinks range from cheap canned beer, wine, cocktails, and a self-serve bottomless tap in the backyard
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6. Ivan Ramen
4.9
Exceptional(3187)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 10 times today
Ivan Ramen "More then Just Ramen!"Ivan Ramen imagines the Classic NY diner as seen through the Japanese lens. The food is incredible, the service outstanding, the menu is uniquely Ivan Orkin. Ivan Ramen celebrates Ivan’s creativity through the lens of his life journey. His effortless blending of: his New York roots, his classic French training, and his deep understanding of Japan, color the menu and the restaurant. Ramen here is clearly a must, but you should not miss out on the amazing array of other dishes, which are perfect for sharing while you enjoy a well selected sake. Casual, comfortable and quirky with splashes of art inspired by pop culture and movies, Ivan Ramen is simply a fun restaurant.
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7. Blend Williamsburg
4.4
Awesome(409)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Williamsburg
Booked 31 times today
Located in Williamsburg Across the street from Domino Park, the newest restaurant from the Collective Hospitality Group is as gorgeous as the food is delicious. Tropical Vibes with House Music and open air from our retractable ceiling(weather permitting) will set the mood for you to try the Latin Fusion menu that features some of Blend's classic dishes as well as new items curated by Executive Chef Steven Londono.
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8. Plado - East Village, NYC
4.8
Exceptional(240)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Village
Booked 8 times today
A Mediterranean Influenced Dining Experience in the East Village. Plado is a carefully crafted international tapas restaurant. At Plado, small tasting plates and tapas style dishes emerge from the open kitchen with inspired Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal products. Chef German Rizzo’s style menu sets the experience to enjoy a shared meal with friends and family.
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9. Poco
4.8
Exceptional(652)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Village
Booked 2 times today
Poco is your favorite neighborhood spot that is perfect for your next large gathering. Poco specializes in large parties, brunch, dinner and private. Poco's vibe is chill. The food will surprise you and the servers will become your best friends. For fifteen years Poco has been the East Village hot spot. Poco's Lobster Mac and Cheese has been a stand out for over a decade and pair that with the Pat LaFrieda Beef Sliders and you can't go wrong. Poco has elevated its offerings by catering to the newly sober-curious crowd with its artisanal zero alcohol cocktails. Vegan's will also have a great time here with Poco's Award Winning Smoked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Brussels Sprouts are also a must here, sweet, spicy, crunch...perfection.Poco's Bottomless Dinner makes it great for celebrations, but don't be fooled, their cocktail list is outstanding.With Poco's Spanish Inspired Small Plates and Artisanal Cocktails make it the perfect place for your next celebration.
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10. Rebel Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(130)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Lower East Side
Booked 5 times today
Rebel Restaurant and Bar is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure that our customers and guests serve exceptional food at an affordable price. From our fresh Caribbean and vegan dishes to delectable Haitian food, our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic selection of dishes. Everything in our menu is flavored to perfection with the right balance of seasoning and spice. We look forward to seeing you soon, so please check us out at Rebel Restaurant and Bar today!

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  • ChiaraVIP
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The novelty of it being a fancy restaurant behind a pawnshop front was what drew us here, but we also had a really really good experience. This restaurant has to be the one of the prettiest restaurants we’ve ever been to. My husband and I had the prix fixe, which we figured was the best way to try as many of the dishes as possible without getting too full. The food was absolutely delicious! For appetizers we had the Thai Style Deep Fried Shrimp and Little French Dips. I preferred the former over the latter. Our entrees were Lamb Chops and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. i have to say the mushroom ravioli was probably THE best we have ever had. Our sides were truffle mac and cheese and bbq fries, and for dessert we had the LES NYC doughnuts (which come with dark chocolate fudge, berry, and caramel dips) and the black bottom butterscotch pot de creme. The desserts are defintely a cut above the rest. We highly recommend this place! We’ll be coming back someday!
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • NathanVIP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The best spot!! Tons of fun, awesome food, great news people
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    Pig and Khao - LESPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• Lower East Side
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    4.8
  • Ofir
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great staff and service and delicious food! The ambience and vibe in the restaurant is amazing every time
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
    •
    4.8
  • Robert
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    One of our favorite NYC restaurants. Consistently excellent food and menu. Try it you’ll love it!!
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    Lavagna - NYCPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Village
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    4.9
  • Diana
    Czech Republic •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 5, 2025
    Great meal with a fun menu. Perfect for a cold night out in the city. Staff was friendly, accommodating and professional. Looking forward to our next visit.
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    Ivan RamenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Lower East Side
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    4.9

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