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1. Ernesto’s
4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• Basque • Lower East Side
Booked 16 times today
Ernesto’s is the acclaimed Basque-inspired restaurant from veteran chef Ryan Bartlow, who has worked at world-renowned restaurants, including Akelarre in Spain, Alinea in Chicago, and Frenchette in New York City. At Ernesto’s — which has been named one of The New York Times ‘best new restaurants’ of the year, among other accolades — Bartlow offers a menu inspired by his years spent cooking and living in the Basque region of Spain, mixing signature traditional dishes with seasonal riffs on classic flavors.Ernesto's is open for dinner Monday from 5:30-9:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-9:30pm with the kitchen closing at 9:45pm, and Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm with the kitchen closing at 10:30pm. We accept reservations and walk-ins. We take reservations up to two weeks in advance with our books opening at midnight. **Our outdoor tables are WALK-IN ONLY. Please call on the day of your reservation to check for availability.
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2. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(9981)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 105 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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3. Pig and Khao - LES
4.8
Exceptional(1432)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 35 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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4. May Kaidee
4.2
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Lower East Side
Booked 2 times today
Authentic Thai food, spontaneous traditional dancing, occasional costume dress-up with background music by exclusively Thai musicians makes May Kaidee stand apart from most restaurants. And for those who are up for the challenge, our karaoke stage awaits in a separate event space!May Kaide has a warm and casual setting ideal for meeting with friends, unwinding after work, and foodies seeking a unique but authentic take on traditional Thai food. Some customers over the years have commented that they feel as if they have been momentarily transported to a family restaurant in Thailand.All Vegan, our menu was originally developed 40 years ago in Bangkok, Thailand. We specialize in curries, noodles and NE Thai dishes including an uncanny plant-based version of Laab Pak, the Isaan favorite. We source the freshest ingredients, grind spices daily and make every dish to order.Also check out our experiences including fruit carving, culinary parties, and the Thai night market!
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5. Essex
4.4
Awesome(3207)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side
Booked 15 times today
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Essex's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa. Enjoy our Bonus Bottomless Brunches on Christmas Day & New Year's Day.
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6. Scarr's Pizza
4.6
Exceptional(39)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Chinatown
Booked 19 times today
First opened in 2016 and located on Orchard Street, where the LES, Chinatown and Dimes Square converge, Scarr's Pizza has been called, "The best slice in New York." With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, owner and 2024 James Beard Nominee (Best Chef NY State) Scarr Pimentel has crafted not only the best tasting slice in the city, but the healthiest too. Skip the line, book a table and come in for a pie. There is a full bar and the dine-in menu features the crowd favorite Hotboi and Clark Kent as well as exclusive items like the Calzones.
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7. Ivan Ramen
4.9
Exceptional(3187)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 9 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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8. Bar Contra
4.5
Awesome(263)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lower East Side
Booked 13 times today
A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food. Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.
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9. Dudley's
4.6
Exceptional(45)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Lower East Side
Booked 42 times today
From the team who brought us Ruby’s & Elephante, Dudley’s is a neighborhood staple that delivers good vibes and great food in equal measure. The American-meets-Australian all-day cafe serves a lust-worthy brunch, alongside sandwiches, and pasta, all within a lively environment that’s a destination to see-and-be-seen.
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10. Wildair
4.7
Exceptional(182)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Lower East Side
Booked 23 times today
Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

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  • Heleena
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food, beautiful interior, and wonderful drinks. A very nice date night idea.
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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    4.7
  • 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
    •
    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
  • Toni
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The best Soanish restaurant in NYC, and probably one of the most unique and high-quality spots in town. Chef Ryan Bartlow is a super star
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    Ernesto’sPrice: Expensive• Basque• Lower East Side
    •
    4.8

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