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East Village Favorites
Motorino is one of East Village Favorites.

1. Motorino

8.5
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 tips and reviews
Bruno Pizza is one of East Village Favorites.

2. Bruno Pizza

204 E 13th St, New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 61 tips and reviews
Veselka is one of East Village Favorites.

3. Veselka

8.9
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 648 tips and reviews
Sobaya is one of East Village Favorites.

4. Sobaya

8.1
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · East Village · 177 tips and reviews
Ippudo is one of East Village Favorites.

5. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1163 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Casual Japanese spot in the East Village, we love the pork buns but you can't go wrong with the ramen either.

Milk Bar is one of East Village Favorites.

6. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of East Village Favorites.

7. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The consensus here is to order De Pabellon, and we whole heartedly agree. Shredded beef, black beans, and cheese stuffed into a pocket bun. You'll want to come back after eating here.

Cafe Mogador is one of East Village Favorites.

8. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Consistently good Moroccan food here. Try the Lamb Tagine or the Cous-Cous Merguez and after your meal take a stroll through Tompkins Square Park.

Cafe Orlin is one of East Village Favorites.

9. Cafe Orlin

41 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 403 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This place is often packed for brunch and for good reason. The pumpkin pancakes are all they're cracked up to be, and outdoor seating makes it great for people watching.

DBGB Kitchen and Bar is one of East Village Favorites.

10. DBGB Kitchen and Bar

299 Bowery (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 364 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Named after CBGB, Daniel Boulud has created a great environment here. Come here for lunch and get the prix fixe for $27. We recommend the lamb merguez sausage or piggie burger.

VeraMeat is one of East Village Favorites.

11. VeraMeat

8.4
315 E 9th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · East Village · 9 tips and reviews
Love Gang is one of East Village Favorites.

12. Love Gang

E. 9th Street (between 1st St and Ave A), New York, NY
Boutique · East Village · 1 tip
Breads Bakery is one of East Village Favorites.

13. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews
Podunk is one of East Village Favorites.

14. Podunk

231 E 5th St (at Cooper Sq & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 28 tips and reviews
Rustico Cafe is one of East Village Favorites.

15. Rustico Cafe

135 1st Ave (btwn St Marks Pl & E 9th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 20 tips and reviews
Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe is one of East Village Favorites.

16. Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe

9.1
342 E 11th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · East Village · 318 tips and reviews
San Marzano is one of East Village Favorites.

17. San Marzano

8.4
117 2nd Ave (at 7th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 186 tips and reviews
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of East Village Favorites.

18. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews
The Smile is one of East Village Favorites.

19. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews
Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴 is one of East Village Favorites.

20. Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

8.9
230 E 9th St Fl 2 (btwn 2nd Ave & Stuyvesant St), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 198 tips and reviews