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2. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 620 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: If you manage to get a seat, don't miss the $26 Black LabelBurger (and equally loved bone marrow appetizer). And be sure to say hi to Madonna or Gwyneth for us—they could be at the table next to you.

Lupa is one of Splurge.

3. Lupa

8.3
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 232 tips and reviews

4. Lupa

8.3
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 232 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: The only thing you'll want after this delicious Italian food is its most popular desert. Lupa's tartufo is a baseball sized chocolate orb that comes beautifully decorated with nuts and chocate sauce. Read more.

5. Lupa

8.3
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 232 tips and reviews

Derrick S.Derrick See: Never been disappointed. The butternut squash ravioli - divine. The balsamic lamb short ribs - omg best braised ribs ever.

Rucola is one of Splurge.

6. Rucola

9.2
190 Dean St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 232 tips and reviews

Adam W.Adam Wishneusky: Mmmm get the duck

7. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

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

Josephine S.Josephine Son: Whole pig roast dinner is totally worth it! Pig is amazing and side dishes are great, especially duck fried potatoes!

8. Bridge Cafe

279 Water St (at Dover St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The oldest food and drink place in NYC, and it’s a hidden gem! Start with the corn fritters and then the fried panko crusted chicken. Be sure to make reservations.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Splurge.

9. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.3
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Fried chicken: Do it! We like the Korean better than the Southern-style here but the fried chicken sides are by far the best in city. Reservations are getting a little easier to come by too! Read more.

10. Jacques1534

20 Prince St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 66 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: Night. Ella on the speakers. TCM on the television. Glen' on the rocks. — Great for a catchup. Split the steak au poivre and veal risotto with someone.

Café China is one of Splurge.

11. Café China

13 E 37th St (btwn 5th Ave & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 274 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Try - Five-spice beef; spicy beef tendon; spicy diced rabbit; pork sandwiches; pickle and fish stew; chungking spicy chicken. Ambiance - A pretty and low-key attempt to summon 1930s Shanghai Read more.

Barbes Restaurant is one of Splurge.

12. Barbes Restaurant

19 E 36th St (btw Madison and 5th Ave), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · Garment District · 23 tips and reviews
Tre Dici is one of Splurge.

13. Tre Dici

128 W 26th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 43 tips and reviews
Gilded Lily is one of Splurge.

14. Gilded Lily

408 W 15th St, New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews
Takashi is one of Splurge.

15. Takashi

456 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 208 tips and reviews