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1. Serafina Always

8.3
33 E 61st St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 107 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Any spot that plays host to a fight disastrous enough to have Ramona in tears and Jill calling Bobby lamenting “She did it to me again” has to be included.

2. Capitale

7.8
130 Bowery (at Grand St.), New York, NY
Event Space · Little Italy · 35 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The bank turned swank club location of Season 4’s intense reunion was grand enough to stand up to the epic battle of the blondes versus the brunettes.

3. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

8.3
149 Polito Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ
Theme Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: It’s no Brownstone, but Medieval Times was good enough for Chris Manzo’s Patti-sponsored date. As long as you and your date like period costumes, turkey legs, and a good joust, this place is super rom

4. Brass Monkey

7.7
55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 232 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The scene of the infamous Kelly/Bethenny, “I’m up here and you’re down here” fight from Season 2. However if you’re there you’re always “up here.”

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5. Alice's Tea Cup

8.4
102 W 73rd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Upper West Side · 205 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: It was a whimsical place for LuAnn to ask Ramona how her behavior lets her sleeps at night, but perhaps she just wanted to offer her a cup chamomile to help the process?

6. Delicatessen

54 Prince St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 370 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A delightful to have pancakes and discuss mean tweets, just don’t let Kelly see you on your phone.

7. The Spotted Pig

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

BravoBravo: Such great food. I can’t resist going there every time I go to New York. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

8. Boqueria Flatiron

8.9
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: We had the best time there…all high tops, there with my girlfriend’s Mom, who is 85, and we all loved it! -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

9. Fatty Crab

643 Hudson St (btwn Horatio & Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Love this small place in the West Village. Everything from the Quail Egg Shooter to the Tea Sandwiches and the Duck with Tamaki are all superb. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

10. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.7
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

11. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: My dining experiences at Per Sé have been totally sensational and demonstrate why Thomas is called one of the top chefs in the world. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

12. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Eric’s hand on seafood is absolutely masterful. Le Bernardin offers one of the best service and sophisticated urban atmosphere in the country. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

13. Century 21 Department Store

200 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ
Department Store · 18 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: When I go to New York, I always go to Century 21 to scope out the deals. It’s the place where I can afford to buy Armani! -Maria Hines, Top Chef

14. wd~50

50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The creativity of the presentation and flavor combinations of the food will make you wonder in delight. Bring a camera for sure. -Maria Hines, Top Chef

15. Family Meal at Blue Hill

8.9
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: How can you not support an elegant restaurant that serves food from its own farm in upstate New York? It just doesn’t get any fresher than that. I love that you can get a simple egg dish on the dinner

16. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This tiny restaurant packs them in at all hours. I was especially impressed by the brunch menu, which takes familiar foods and elevates the flavors. -Maria Hines, Top Chef

17. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef

18. Gazala Place

380 Columbus Ave (at W 78th St.), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 42 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is an amazing little middle eastern/Druze cooking. My friend turned me on to it on my last trip to NYC. Incredible, authentic food. Really fresh and interesting -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

19. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love April Bloomfield’s new place. Really hip, and the food is amazing. A perfect lunch or brunch spot while out running around in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

20. Gottino Enoteca Salumeria

8.9
52 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Happening neighborhood joint…really delicious and totally comfortable. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

21. Boqueria Soho

9.2
171 Spring St (at Thompson St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · SoHo · 256 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: We had the best time there…all high tops, there with my girlfriend’s Mom, who is 85, and we all loved it! -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

22. Fatty Crab

2170 Broadway, New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 54 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Love this small place in the West Village. Everything from the Quail Egg Shooter to the Tea Sandwiches and the Duck with Tamaki are all superb. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

23. Telepan

72 W 69th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 86 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I think the menu is reminiscent of a great neighborhood restaurant with a fine dining touch. Bill has simplified many great dishes and puts his own twist in them. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

24. Century 21 Department Store

472 86th St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Department Store · Bay Ridge · 45 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: When I go to New York, I always go to Century 21 to scope out the deals. It’s the place where I can afford to buy Armani! -Maria Hines, Top Chef