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Best Restaurants NYC
Eleven Madison Park is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

1. Eleven Madison Park

9.1
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Make a special occasion even more special. Do a tasting menu, the chef will also send out special bites in between, plan to spend a leisurely night, and lots of $, but totally worth it.

A Voce is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

2. A Voce

41 Madison Ave (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 54 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: If you are looking for the best, truly creative pasta dishes, head here to indulge. Service is friendly, and constant, esp at the bar.

The National Bar & Dining Rooms is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

3. The National Bar & Dining Rooms

6.7
557 Lexington Ave (at 50th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 110 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: If you find yourself in this area, there is no better choice. Fantastic bistro food and vibe.

ABC Kitchen is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

4. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Go at off hours to get a table, late weekend afternoons, lunch, early dinner. Food is beyond fresh, with flavor to spare. Do have the seasonal toasts. Great choice for vegetarians.

Rouge Tomate is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

5. Rouge Tomate

10 E 60th St. (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 82 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Excellent, fresh, small bites. The space is huge, so good for a large crowd. Great wine list.

Maialino is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

6. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: One of my favorite eat-at-the-bar spots. You will meet other foodies and enjoy excellent glasses of wine and fine, rustic Italian dishes.

Print is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

7. Print

8.1
653 11th Ave (at W 48th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 74 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: This place is off the beaten path. Good choice if you are at the Javits + can walk the 12 blocks. The restaurant's forager sources amazing foods. All wine and beer organic.

Veritas is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

8. Veritas

43 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Flatiron District · 29 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Hearty dishes with ample portions accompany the extensive wine list. Cozy and personal, friendly, welcoming service. Magnum Mondays feature special glasses of wine for $25 a glass, worth every sip.

BLT Prime is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

9. BLT Prime

111 E 22nd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Gramercy Park · 89 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: What I enjoyed were the non-steak items. Tuna Tartare, best I ever had, also Lobster Cobb Salad. Brioche rolls and liver pate come along with your order. Creative cocktails too.

Asellina is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

10. Asellina

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 77 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Great brunch. Amazing, authentic Italian dishes. Cold seafood salad is done right. Olives stuffed with veal picatta is to die for. Good for a crowd.

Union Square Cafe is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

11. Union Square Cafe

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American Restaurant · Union Square · 147 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Consistently fabulous. Eat at the bar. Menu repeats itself seasonally, so you can have the same great heirloom salad as you did the year before. Pastas come in half orders, great for light dining.

DBGB Kitchen and Bar is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

12. DBGB Kitchen and Bar

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

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Meat cravings will be totally satisfied here. Lively crowd. Great beer and wine selection. Masculine portions and style.

5 Ninth is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

13. 5 Ninth

5 9th Ave (at Gansevoort), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Meatpacking District · 52 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Decadent, tasty dishes. Fish with seasonal purees. Great raw dishes and lovely townhouse atmosphere. A sanctuary from busy meatpacking vibe. Backyard perfect late Sunday summer nights.

The Red Cat is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

14. The Red Cat

227 10th Ave (btwn W 23rd & W 24th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 130 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Classic dishes served fresh. If gallery hopping, stop in for a bite first.

Aldea is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

15. Aldea

31 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Union Square · 118 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Beautiful space, with airy design. Cool cocktails (the huntress) and friendly bartenders. Fantastic original choices on the menu: artsy salads, clams with foam, goat, shrimp/saffron. All good!

Park Avenue Winter is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

16. Park Avenue Winter

100 E 63rd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Restaurant menu/decor changes with season, as does the place's name. Reason to go 4 times a year! Delicious baked goods, cocktails.

Junoon is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

17. Junoon

7.5
27 W 24th St (btw 5th. & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · NoMad · 188 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Upscale Indian food representing all regions of India. Lighter than usual. Naan and other breads truly amazing. Fantastic choice for vegetarians, good for crowds and special occasions.

18. Desmond's

153 E 60th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 14 tips and reviews
Alison Eighteen is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

19. Alison Eighteen

15 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Union Square · 23 tips and reviews
Acme is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

20. Acme

7.8
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Very unique Scandinavian dishes. Raw section: try the foie gras/lobster combo. Steak and side of creamy mashed potatoes. Egg dish. Cool, laid back room with lots of spots to eat at the bar.

The Bar Room at The Modern is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

21. The Bar Room at The Modern

8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.

élan is one of Best Restaurants NYC.

22. élan

43 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 35 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Service with a smile. Everything we ordered was superb: the duck special, cornish hen, OCTOPUS grilled to perfection, and interesting wine list. Art show rotates for different ambiance.