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East Village, NYC
Shuko is one of East Village, NYC.

1. Shuko

8.7
47 E 12th St (btwn University Pl and Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Saints is one of East Village, NYC.

2. Saints

6.1
68 Avenue C (5th St.), New York, NY
Café · Alphabet City · 4 tips and reviews
Bakeri NYC is one of East Village, NYC.

3. Bakeri NYC

627 E 6th Street (btw Ave B & C), New York, NY
Bakery · Alphabet City · 13 tips and reviews
Beyond Sushi is one of East Village, NYC.

4. Beyond Sushi

229 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 119 tips and reviews
The Lazy Llama Coffee Bar is one of East Village, NYC.

5. The Lazy Llama Coffee Bar

8.4
72 E 1st St (1st Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 25 tips and reviews
Mudpark is one of East Village, NYC.

6. Mudpark

75 East 1st St (Houston & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 28 tips and reviews
Bessou is one of East Village, NYC.

7. Bessou

5 Bleecker St (btwn Elizabeth St & Bowery), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 39 tips and reviews
Taishu-Izakaya Kenka is one of East Village, NYC.

8. Taishu-Izakaya Kenka

7.8
25 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews
Mayanoki is one of East Village, NYC.

9. Mayanoki

620 E 6th St (Bet Ave B And Ave C), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Alphabet City · 6 tips and reviews
Sake Bar Satsko is one of East Village, NYC.

10. Sake Bar Satsko

8.9
202 E 7th St (btwn Ave B & C), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews
Umi No Ie is one of East Village, NYC.

11. Umi No Ie

86 E 3rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 46 tips and reviews
Out East is one of East Village, NYC.

12. Out East

6.6
509 E 6th St (Avenue A), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 10 tips and reviews
Sanitorium is one of East Village, NYC.

13. Sanitorium

14 Avenue C, New York, NY
Lounge · Alphabet City · 9 tips and reviews
Three Seat Espresso is one of East Village, NYC.

14. Three Seat Espresso

137 Avenue A (E 9th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 42 tips and reviews
Lavagna is one of East Village, NYC.

15. Lavagna

8.9
545 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 78 tips and reviews
Thursday Kitchen is one of East Village, NYC.

16. Thursday Kitchen

9.0
424 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews

17. The Eddy

342 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Av), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews

Christie B.Christie Besinger: This place is awesome! The cocktails are crazy unique. Definitely recommend the bacon tator tots, scallop dish and lamb! So good and great service!

Westville East is one of East Village, NYC.

18. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Meal of market sides 4 for $15-soy glazed tofu & broccoli, beets with goats cheese and walnuts were best. Sweet potato mash & grilled asparagus with Parmesan only ok.

The Brindle Room is one of East Village, NYC.

19. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Szenics: Brunch: Shakshouka, Dinner: Burger, Drink: always do the Sangria

Hearth is one of East Village, NYC.

20. Hearth

8.8
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 206 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]

The Summit Bar & Cafe is one of East Village, NYC.

21. The Summit Bar & Cafe

8.5
133 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 204 tips and reviews
Gnocco is one of East Village, NYC.

22. Gnocco

7.9
337 E 10th St (Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Incredibly cozy Italian fare, one should definitely make a reservation in the back garden that is open year round. Try the gnocchi with porcini mushrooms, its decadent.

Donostia is one of East Village, NYC.

23. Donostia

155 Avenue B (at 10th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Alphabet City · 46 tips and reviews

DensDens: I dig this place. Don't leave without trying the apricot & the salmon tapas. Bocadillo & the pantxineta (almond custard dessert) are a great way to start & end too. Ermita wine on tap too = A+

Mikey Likes It Ice Cream is one of East Village, NYC.

24. Mikey Likes It Ice Cream

199 Avenue A (12th Street), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

Aditya B.Aditya Basu: if you want a nice simple cone, with good quality icecream, filled to almost the bottom of the cone, and avoid the razzle dazzle options of places nearby. This is it. Cheap for location.

Davey's Ice Cream is one of East Village, NYC.

25. Davey's Ice Cream

137 1st Ave (St Marks Pl & 9th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 162 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Charming retro scoop shop with homemade ice cream. Simple flavors like a creamy, punchy vanilla and a deep, dark chocolate are our favorites.

Fresco Gelateria is one of East Village, NYC.

26. Fresco Gelateria

138 2nd Ave (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 143 tips and reviews

Sarah Y.Sarah Yu: Definitely get the rosewater! The flavor is as intense as a rose macaron from laduree

Pouring Ribbons is one of East Village, NYC.

27. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: There are flawless standards here—a strapping Manhattan, a tingly champagne cocktail fizzing w/ sugar & Angostura bitters—but big-swinging bar talents really come out to play w/ their original drinks. Read more.

Yuca Bar & Restaurant is one of East Village, NYC.

28. Yuca Bar & Restaurant

8.0
111 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 245 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Vegetarian arepa-crispy filled with mushrooms sautéed in red wine sauce & cheese topped with guacamole & salsa $11. Grilled octopus tapas with grapefruit & mango salsa also amazing $11.

The Wayland is one of East Village, NYC.

29. The Wayland

9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.

Death & Co. is one of East Village, NYC.

30. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Cienfuegos is one of East Village, NYC.

31. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Over-indulge in their epic rum selection while feasting on delicious bites like banana leaf-wrapped braised pork tamales and garlic & rum mojo'd shrimp. Read more.

Cagen is one of East Village, NYC.

32. Cagen

414 E 9th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 32 tips and reviews

jeffrey a.jeffrey arnold: Sit at the chef's table & get the tasting menu.

Somtum Der is one of East Village, NYC.

33. Somtum Der

8.5
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 190 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The somtums and larbs are the strongest sections of the menu. Mushroom larb is fantastic, as is the grilled pork neck somtum. Skip the rice and noodle dishes (other than the sticky rice, order that!)

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of East Village, NYC.

34. Caracas Arepa Bar

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

35. Tuome

8.7
536 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 101 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Red snapper in clam chowder with baby bok choy & Chinese sausage $29

Amor y Amargo is one of East Village, NYC.

36. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Small bar with only a few stools but they take their cocktails very seriously with home made bitters and old style spirits. One for cocktail enthusiasts incl a store of related products.

Ciao For Now is one of East Village, NYC.

37. Ciao For Now

523 E 12th St (btwn Avenue B & Avenue A), New York, NY
Café · Alphabet City · 90 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Grilled soy sauce tofu salad with edamame, carrots & tamari almonds. Sesame vinegarette $11-invigorating & filling. Cozy spot.

Empellon Al Pastor is one of East Village, NYC.

38. Empellon Al Pastor

8.2
132 Saint Marks Pl (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 121 tips and reviews

christine d.christine d: happy hour on a Saturday until 7pm - drinks were 2 for 1👍

Frank Restaurant is one of East Village, NYC.

39. Frank Restaurant

8.6
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: James Traub writes, "Frank’s serves serious food in a self-consciously non-serious setting, which is to say that is very Lower East Side." Take note: "Frank seems to have a gift for ravioli." Read more.

Ngam is one of East Village, NYC.

40. Ngam

99 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 242 tips and reviews

Kirsten P.Kirsten Power: Second best egg on a meal I've ever had- dish is the "quack and kale". Comparable to the egg+mushroom pizza at ABC Kitchen

Boulton & Watt is one of East Village, NYC.

41. Boulton & Watt

5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Rosemary chips were delicious and good beers on tap for $7. I'll be back to try some more of the food that looked great

Barcade is one of East Village, NYC.

42. Barcade

8.3
6 Saint Marks Pl (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 93 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Newest Barcade will open today on St. Mark's Place. It's mostly '90s games, with lots and lots of fighting games. The main attractions will be the beer, wine, and bar food. Thu, 10/9. Read more.

Miss Lily's 7A is one of East Village, NYC.

43. Miss Lily's 7A

9.1
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 167 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Buffet of unusual sides made a great meal: fried plaintains, grilled pineapple coleslaw and fresh vegetable quinoa salad. $5 each.

Lois is one of East Village, NYC.

44. Lois

98 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Alphabet City · 55 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: Many wines. On tap. Many cheeses. On plates. (For real though, get a cheese plate.)

45. Sake Bar Decibel

9.1
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 256 tips and reviews

christian b.christian bovine: Decibel 240 E 9th StreetOne of the best Sake Bars in LES. You have to go downstairs to find it, so its hard to miss. Read more.

Dead Drop is one of East Village, NYC.

46. Dead Drop

166 1st Ave, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 31 tips and reviews

Kinjil M.Kinjil Mathur: awesome music. small intimate place. solid drinks. everything a cocktail should be.

Noreetuh is one of East Village, NYC.

47. Noreetuh

7.8
128 1st Ave (at St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Hawaiian Restaurant · East Village · 78 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: One of the most interesting openings in the past year. Hawaiian fare from Per Se chefs with no entree over $22. Standouts: crusted fluke, big eye tuna poke, pork belly, pineapple bread pudding.

Ugly Kitchen is one of East Village, NYC.

48. Ugly Kitchen

103 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Tuesday happy hour $6 wines and cocktails. Lychee martini, shrimp adobo where you can eat the whole thing, head and all $14.

Mayahuel is one of East Village, NYC.

49. Mayahuel

304 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 263 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Small place but more seating upstairs including booths. Only had drinks but the Mexican influenced menu looked good.

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of East Village, NYC.

50. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews
Avant Garden is one of East Village, NYC.

51. Avant Garden

8.6
95 Avenue A (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Christine Y.Christine Y.: Such an amazing vegan restaurant. We sat right in front of the chef and loved his energy. Of course, the food was amazing! Get the kale panzanella salad for sure.

Goodnight Sonny is one of East Village, NYC.

52. Goodnight Sonny

8.7
134 1st Ave (St Marks), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 69 tips and reviews

Breeze S.Breeze Skrrt: From the Wayland team. Less vibe but quality is the focus.

The Garret is one of East Village, NYC.

53. The Garret

206 Avenue A (13th Street), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 44 tips and reviews

Renae M.Renae Mason: Go here if you like your vegetables with your cocktails. Chill vibe, great tunes.

Timna is one of East Village, NYC.

54. Timna

109 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Israeli Restaurant · East Village · 41 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Sashimi-amazing yogurt sauce, roasted garlic, cucumber $14

SenYa is one of East Village, NYC.

55. SenYa

7.2
109 1st Ave, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 28 tips and reviews
Coffee Project New York is one of East Village, NYC.

56. Coffee Project New York

9.2
239 E 5th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 124 tips and reviews
Lovers of Today is one of East Village, NYC.

57. Lovers of Today

8.7
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 114 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Low-key, dark, small and moody place for cocktails - Another girl, another planet - best Jasmine infused vodka cocktail ever.

The Body Shop is one of East Village, NYC.

58. The Body Shop

242 E 10th St, New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · No tips or reviews
Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks is one of East Village, NYC.

59. Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks

8.7
28 E 2nd St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bookstore · East Village · 11 tips and reviews
The PokéSpot is one of East Village, NYC.

60. The PokéSpot

120 4th Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Poke Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 52 tips and reviews
Superiority Burger is one of East Village, NYC.

61. Superiority Burger

430 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 145 tips and reviews
Maiden Lane is one of East Village, NYC.

62. Maiden Lane

8.6
162 Avenue B (at 10th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 47 tips and reviews
Ruffian is one of East Village, NYC.

63. Ruffian

9.0
125 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 33 tips and reviews
Oiji is one of East Village, NYC.

64. Oiji

119 1st Ave, New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews
Mother of Pearl is one of East Village, NYC.

65. Mother of Pearl

95 Avenue A (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
C & B Cafe is one of East Village, NYC.

66. C & B Cafe

8.9
178 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Café · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews
Benemon is one of East Village, NYC.

67. Benemon

8.4
108 E 4th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 22 tips and reviews
Matcha Cafe Wabi is one of East Village, NYC.

68. Matcha Cafe Wabi

233 E 4th St (at Ave B), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 69 tips and reviews
Lil' Frankie's is one of East Village, NYC.

69. Lil' Frankie's

8.7
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews
Rosie's is one of East Village, NYC.

70. Rosie's

8.5
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: You're a grown up and you can handle it but just so you know the guac here is hot!

GUAC: Tacos & Tequila is one of East Village, NYC.

71. GUAC: Tacos & Tequila

179 Avenue B (11th & 12th Sts.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 12 tips and reviews
bibi is one of East Village, NYC.

72. bibi

9.1
211 E 4th St (Ave A/Ave B), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Alphabet City · 38 tips and reviews
Piccola Strada is one of East Village, NYC.

73. Piccola Strada

8.1
77 E 4th St (btw Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 15 tips and reviews
Hanoi House is one of East Village, NYC.

74. Hanoi House

8.6
119 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 70 tips and reviews
Loverboy is one of East Village, NYC.

75. Loverboy

127 Avenue C (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 27 tips and reviews
Arepa Factory is one of East Village, NYC.

76. Arepa Factory

147 Avenue A, New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 26 tips and reviews
Casa Adela is one of East Village, NYC.

77. Casa Adela

8.7
66 Loisaida Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Puerto Rican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews