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1. L' Artista
4.5
Awesome(75)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Harlem
Booked 4 times today
Experience of Northern Italian Cuisine, Great Wine, Craft Cocktails and Music.
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2. ASKA
4.9
Exceptional(56)
Price: Very Expensive
• Nordic • Williamsburg
Booked 11 times today
Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.
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3. Tokugawa - Madison
4.8
Exceptional(58)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Upper East Side
Booked 10 times today
Coming Soon!
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4. Le Jardinier - New York
4.7
Exceptional(429)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Midtown East
Booked 14 times today
Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.
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5. Casa Bond
4.6
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • NoHo
Booked 10 times today
Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.
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6. Essex
4.6
Exceptional(3183)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side
Booked 22 times today
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original 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. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.
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7. Le B.
4.4
Awesome(18)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • West Village
Booked 8 times today
Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.
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8. The Hill - Closter, NJ
4.6
Exceptional(1241)
Price: Expensive
• American • Closter
Booked 26 times today
The Hill features globally influenced, seasonal American cooking with the lightness and bright global flavors Chef Ben Pollinger is known for. Seafood, steaks, game, and vegetable-centric options are featured on the menu.The style takes a cue from Scandinavian minimalism with a rustic farmhouse décor accented by mid-century design elements, industrial elements and warm earthy colors and natural tones. The atmosphere is inviting and approachable, suitable for everyday dining and also features a full bar, private dining room and outdoor patio.We look forward to welcoming you to The Hill!
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9. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue
4.8
Exceptional(1633)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Midtown East
Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.
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10. Gabriel Kreuther
4.7
Exceptional(1590)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Midtown West
Gabriel Kreuther is a Relais & Chateaux and Two Star Michelin restaurant looking out onto beautiful Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. We offer a luxurious, upscale Contemporary-French-American & Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinct New York Spirit. Also known for its stunning decor, Gabriel Kreuther looks out onto NYC's vibrant Bryant Park on 42nd street & offers fine-dining in the upscale dining room (reserve here) or elevated casual dining at the bar and lounge (call) offering "some of the absolute best bar food in NYC" (Grub Street). Gabriel Kreuther accepts reservations for the main dining room 6-weeks in advance & you can also book our In-Kitchen Table offering a fully immersive, special dining experience for up to 8 guests by contacting us at office@gknyc.com.
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  • zoevip
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing! Hosted my birthday dinner there of 14 people and our waitress and their team were on top of it. Food was great, table and ambiance were great :) good value!
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    EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
    •
    4.6
  • Leeahvip
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Order the pork belly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Superb service and amazing food.
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    Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
    •
    4.7
  • Lindavip
    New York City •92 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Créative Japanese cuisine Consistently delicious Courteous and professional waitstaff
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    Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
    •
    4.8
  • Juan
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 14, 2024
    Had a great experience. The food and drinks were a highlight - it was so tasty. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Service was a little slow but it was a busy night. Staff was very friendly. The noise level was my one complaint. It was mostly a normal noise level but some random songs would be extremely loud. It wasn’t bad enough to take away from the night.
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    Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
    •
    4.6
  • Mollyvip
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 14, 2024
    We loved our evening at L’Artista!! The setting was quiet and intimate. The service was friendly and attentive. The only thing better than those is the food! The food is FANTASTICO!! The arincina took me right back to Sicily. My gnocci with gorgonzola, walnuts and pear was the best!!! Those little pillows absorbed the delicious sauce and then they melted in my mouth. The addition of pear and walnuts to the creamy gorgonzola sauce is perfection. My husband enjoyed the Bolognese, saying it was the best he’d had, extra meaty and flavorful. We’ll be back!!!
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    L' ArtistaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Harlem
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    4.5

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