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1. Locanda Verde

9.0
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 507 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Balthazar is one of NYC.

2. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1057 tips and reviews

3. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of NYC.

4. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

5. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If it's not too busy, The Dory is a cool place to pop in for oysters and cocktails. For a special occasion, ask about the chef's table tasting in the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member]

6. Benoit Bistro

8.2
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]

The Modern is one of NYC.

7. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

8. Danji

346 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 279 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's fast without being hurried, delicious without being expensive. Just be ready for crowds. [Eater 38 Member]

9. Salumeria Rosi

8.4
283 Amsterdam Ave (btw 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cesare Casella's small plates parlor is a great place for a few bites of premium imported antipasti and a glass of wine, or a larger meal of more substantial meat and pasta dishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. Boulud Sud

8.4
20 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park West), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 135 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A solid choice for date night on the UWS, or a meal before a show at Lincoln Center. Even the most exotic dishes like the zaatar baked cod have that signature Boulud touch. [Eater 38 Member]

Amali is one of NYC.

11. Amali

8.3
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 70 tips and reviews

12. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Fig & Olive is one of NYC.

13. Fig & Olive

420 W 13th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 228 tips and reviews
il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC.

14. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 246 tips and reviews
Oceana is one of NYC.

15. Oceana

8.3
120 W 49 St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 58 tips and reviews
Café Boulud is one of NYC.

16. Café Boulud

8.4
100 E 63rd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 92 tips and reviews
Blanca is one of NYC.

17. Blanca

8.9
261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 40 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Fresh. Reservations are accepted at the beginning of the month. Guests receive more than 20 courses from chef Carlo Mirarchi, served at a dining counter in a relaxed space behind the Roberta's garden. Read more.

Blue Ribbon Sushi is one of NYC.

18. Blue Ribbon Sushi

9.2
119 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · SoHo · 292 tips and reviews
AQUAGRILL is one of NYC.

19. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews
Catch is one of NYC.

20. Catch

8.0
21 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 328 tips and reviews
The Smile is one of NYC.

21. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews
Lure Fishbar is one of NYC.

22. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 399 tips and reviews
Carbone is one of NYC.

23. Carbone

9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews
New York Sushi Ko is one of NYC.

24. New York Sushi Ko

91 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Delancey St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews
Khe-Yo is one of NYC.

25. Khe-Yo

157 Duane Street (btwn Hudson St & W Broadway), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 142 tips and reviews
Alder is one of NYC.

26. Alder

157 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews
Pearl & Ash is one of NYC.

27. Pearl & Ash

220 Bowery (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews
Betony is one of NYC.

28. Betony

41 W 57th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 88 tips and reviews