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Favorite DT spots

1. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Anita M.Anita Moore: Order the Skate, sit at the bar. Trust me on this one

2. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Good brunch spot in Soho. Nice space and great bloodies.

The Dutch is one of Favorite DT spots.

3. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

4. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Feast with fashionistas on grub by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at communal tables or a cool catacomb-like bar.

5. Kittichai

60 Thompson St (btwn Spring & Broome St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy a dish and unlimited cocktails at brunch for just $20.

6. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.

7. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Michael White’s newest is one of our favorite spot for Grandma-style rustic Italian. Don’t miss the porchetta or the tagliatelle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

8. Felix

8.0
340 W Broadway (at Grand St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 97 tips and reviews

HavaianasHavaianas: On 6/11, the South Africa v Mexico match will be playing here. Stop by for a chance to win a free pair of Havaianas! History is on SA's side: Host nations have always made it to the quarterfinals.

9. Cafe Select

8.4
212 Lafayette St (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Swiss Restaurant · SoHo · 262 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: sit by the bar/window during the day. at night, walk through the kitchen, out the back door and hang in the patio

10. Chobani

8.9
152 Prince St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Snack Place · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

Nina N.Nina Nirema: Fresh 2 death. WAY fresher/better than the packaged version. If you're a fan of Greek yogurt, you must come here. Had the Fig & Walnut (so on point), but all the flavors look great. Friendliest staff!

11. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

Anita M.Anita Moore: Fluke ceviche. Order it. Thank me later ...

12. AQUAGRILL

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

HuffPostHuffPost: Try chef and owner Jeremy Marshall's fascinating falafel-crusted salmon at this neighborhood favorite. Read more.

Pegu Club is one of Favorite DT spots.

13. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 302 tips and reviews

14. Cipriani Downtown

8.8
376 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 112 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Known internationally for the ladies who lunch. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City

15. Gilligan's

7.1
310 W Broadway (btwn Grand & Canal St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 58 tips and reviews

Steven R.Steven Rojas: Order the Grand Margarita, you wont be disappointed!

16. Blue Ribbon Sushi

9.2
119 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · SoHo · 293 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.

17. Pravda

281 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 155 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Come to this place if you drink vodka and like to be seen at the downtown hip place. Lots of people and good music. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box is one of Favorite DT spots.

18. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.7
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

19. Bread

20 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 152 tips and reviews

ashton k.ashton kutcher: TOMATO soup!!!

20. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Little Italy · 225 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.

21. Rice to Riches

8.5
37 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 395 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Their rice pudding is made daily in their super high-tech kitchen. Try the original flavor which is always good, or mix it up with their unconventional flavors and toppings.

22. Cafe Cluny

8.9
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

23. Tartine

8.5
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Come here for a cheap, satisfying French brunch. Order the Monsier Croque from the $14.95 prix fixe menu. BYOB – no corkage fee. Tres bien! Read more.

24. Morandi

8.5
211 Waverly Pl (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 211 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: Love the orata w herb oil on brunch menu

25. Sant Ambroeus

8.5
259 W 4th St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 72 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.

26. The Waverly Inn

8.8
16 Bank St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: It's the place to be seen. The who's who from all over the world. Try the truffle fries! -Patrick McDonald, Launch My Line

27. De Santos

139 W 10th St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 96 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: this West Village townhouse, once home to rocker Janis Joplin, was also the scene of Diana Ross's first live show. (She performed in the basement speakeasy.)

28. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 167 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Consider the house-made pastas ($17-$18) or the popular charred octopus with chorizo dish ($16). Read more.

29. Hudson Clearwater

9.1
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The food – tasty, seasonal, often organic regional fare – features some haute comfort: duck confit, pork belly, sea bass, Brussels sprouts with bacon, cauliflower potato gratin, apple tart.

30. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

TheoryTheory: NY. This delicious restaurant delivers every time. You will never leave here disappointed. Make sure to order a couple crudos for the table and get the pappardelle rabbit cacciatore to share. Read more.

Wilfie & Nell is one of Favorite DT spots.

31. Wilfie & Nell

8.5
228 W 4th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 175 tips and reviews

32. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here on weekends for the tastiest brunch bargain in the Meatpacking District. Entrée & unlimited champagne for $29. Order Ouefs Paradou. Read more.

Catch is one of Favorite DT spots.

33. Catch

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

34. The Vinatta Project

69 Gansevoort St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Meatpacking District · 24 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Alongside the good drink is good snack, like steak tartare, crispy artichokes, pork belly skewers, and a bacon cheddar cheeseburger with onion rings. Read more.

Spasso is one of Favorite DT spots.

35. Spasso

551 Hudson St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 70 tips and reviews

36. Perry St

8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews

Cooking ChannelCooking Channel: Fried chicken at Perry St is the ultimate example of our favorite fried chicken taken across the globe. - Jeffrey Saad, United Tastes of America

Barbuto is one of Favorite DT spots.

37. Barbuto

8.4
113 Horatio St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

38. Malatesta Trattoria

8.6
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good authentic Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. Definitely try the spinach gnocchi, just remember that it's cash only!

Centro Vinoteca is one of Favorite DT spots.

39. Centro Vinoteca

74 7th Ave (Btw Barrow & Commerce Sts.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 47 tips and reviews
Valbella is one of Favorite DT spots.

40. Valbella

421 W 13th St (btwn Washington St & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 38 tips and reviews