Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Kawachiya NYC

5.0

5 (14)

$50 and over

Kaiseki

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

The Kawachiya room by Kawabun NYC is a premium dining experience featuring seasonal menus offered in a lunch format and a full tasting menu for dinner at our Chef's counter. We feature techniques and recipes spanning four hundred years with an eye towards innovating for New York. Located near Bryant Park and the Chrysler building in Murray Hill, Kawachiya is a hidden gem conveniently located close to Grand Central Terminal.

Chef Ito Yoshitaka has been practicing his craft at the legendary Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Japan since his youth. Hailing from a family of Washoku chefs, he applies his dedication and skills to bring a highly selective seasonal offering to New York to launch the first expansion of Kawabun since its founding in the early 1600s.

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Top review

Michael

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

What a wonderful place. My spouse and I had the omakase experience and it was a feast for all the senses. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. The preparation and plating in front of us was truly a one of a kind event. Every plate was excellent and unique.

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Dinner Omakase

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Lunch Counter Omakase

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

5.0

5 (191)

$31 to $50

Seafood

East Village

About the restaurant

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar puts what it does right in its name. This is a place custom designed for fans of local small-batch brews and a well-stocked raw bar. The inside of the restaurant is as cozy and comfortable as one would expect, as it is a relaxed atmosphere similar to a sports bar in the off-season. One of the keys to Upstate's success is its commitment to freshness. So much so that there isn't even a freezer in the building as everything is brought in fresh daily.Obviously, the oysters and clams are what most patrons come for, and Upstate's selection of west and east coast varieties changes every day, depending on what is available. That's certainly not the only thing on the menu, though. Guests can try out shared plates of house cured salmon, crab cakes, squid salad and even sea urchin.

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AndrewVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

For beer and seafood lovers only. Both are excellent. No salads, no fries, no frills. But the staff is friendly, the selection of oysters is impressive, and the prices are very reasonable.

Marc 179

4.9

4.9 (71)

$50 and over

Bistro

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Renowned New York City Chef and TV Celebrity Marc Murphy revives his classic neighborhood bistro in Tribeca, offering a unique dining model with a $75 prix fixe four-course menu. Open only three days a month; guests can savor an exceptional experience with Chef Marc Murphy overseeing every dish and engaging with patrons. True to Marc's iconic style, the menu features accessible, well-rounded French and Italian bistro fare, presented in a delightful four-course prix fixe format that changes monthly. Expect delicious, comforting dishes paired with an exceptional wine selection, all with an untraditional markup. Join us as we indulge in the joy of dining and revel in true Marc Murphy fashion.

Upcoming dates available:
January 16th-18th
February 13th -15th - Featuring Chef Amanda Freitag!
March 13th - 15th

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JackieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We came expecting great food, but we didn’t anticipate how much fun we’d have! From the lively vibe and great music to the energetic and friendly crowd, the atmosphere was a ten out of ten. The space was warm and inviting, buzzing with excitement yet relaxed enough to enjoy great conversation. We'll definitely be back for next month's pop-up!

Villa Mosconi

4.9

4.9 (951)

$31 to $50

Italian

Greenwich Village

About the restaurant

Villa Mosconi Restaurant is a family-run restaurant located in the heart of New York City's historic Greenwich Village. The restaurant has been serving the same great food under the guidance of the Mosconi family since 1976 at the same location on MacDougal Street between Bleecker and West Houston streets. The restaurant offers superb authentic Northern Italian cuisine that reflects the family's origins in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

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Jayne

Dined 3 days ago

Fun very busy night. The staff handled it well. Love the old school vibe.

Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

4.9 (802)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit.
The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours.

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Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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Valentina

Dined 6 days ago

Such a fun experience and with a great price tag! Anthony was so fun and the food/ drinks were delicious

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4.9

4.9 (42)

$30 and under

Latin American

East Village

About the restaurant

Right in the heart of the East Village, Yuca Bar & Restaurant has been dishing out the best of Latin flavors for over two decades. Our menu is like a journey through Latin America, serving both timeless classics and fresh twists you've gotta try. And when it comes to drinks? Our cocktails are straight-up fire. Sit yourself down at our open window seating or the sidewalk café – prime spots for some solid city scenes and epic people-watching. Don't even think about missing our weekend brunch; it's a Latin food party you'll want to be part of. And hey, taco fans? Taco Tuesdays are on with a 50% off deal. For those in the mood for a deal, we've got an all-day, every-day happy hour that lasts until 8 pm. But the real party kicks off every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with live DJ sets, bringing down the house with Latin rhythms and reggaetón beats. At Yuca, it's more than just food; it's a full-on Latin experience.

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Laura

Dined 1 day ago

Love the renovations. Service and food was great!

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Experience

30%OFF TAPAS

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LOCO TACO TUESDAYS 50%OFF TACOS + 30%OFF TAPAS

Shhh omakase

4.8

4.8 (30)

$50 and over

Sushi

Chinatown

About the restaurant

UNLIMITED SAKE!!--------
Welcome to Shhh Omakase, an intimate omakase haven where Chef Jason orchestrates an unparalleled dining experience for just 13 lucky guests along with our friendly staff. Immerse yourself in the artistry of Japanese cuisine with an 16-course Omakase priced at $128.00, showcasing Chef Jason's innovative take on traditional flavors. For a briefer yet equally delightful journey, opt for our Omakase—a 14-course exploration at $98.00. Seating available from Tuesday to Thursday, 6:00pm & 8:00pm Friday & Sat 5:00pm, 7:00pm & 9:00pm with 1 hour and 45 minute we ensure an intimate and personalized encounter with Chef Jason's culinary mastery. Join us for a seamless blend of tradition and innovation, where every course is a testament to Chef Jason's culinary prowess.

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Chris

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Amazing omakase experience. Cool vibe. Great atmosphere. Better food.

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4.9

4.9 (1543)

$30 and under

Italian

East Village

About the restaurant

Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.
This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too

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Franco

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Everytime I come, it’s always a 10/10 service, ambiance, and the food tastes just as good as the last time you’re there.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Popular dish

Tagliatelle alla Tirolese

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Toasted Ravioli

Rise Bar - Drag Brunch

4.8

4.8 (110)

$30 and under

American

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

SUN DEC 15TH-- If you are having difficulty booking for 12:15, we may be sold out. Try booking a reservation at our sister bar's Drag Brunch, The Red Stache, for an equally as fabulous show!
Rise Bar is an LGBTQ+ bar located in Hells Kitchen Manhattan serving the gay community with entertainment and cocktails. Providing a safe place for LGBTQ+ and their allies.

PLEASE NOTE: Rise Bar is a 21+ establishment

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Bess

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Excellent Saturday drag brunch with amazing hosts and delicious food!

Italianissimo

4.9

4.9 (594)

$30 and under

Italian

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

During this time we will not be open for dine-in service, but we will be offering take-out service. Please contact the restaurant for details.

The instant you walk into Italianissimo Ristorante, you are overcome with a feeling of romance. When you arrive, your hosts for the evening sits you at a table adorned with gorgeous fresh flowers that evoke a certain elegance and charm. The maitre d' presents to you the nightly specials that Chef Luigi Campoverde (who is no stranger to the Upper East Side, with stints at Il Nido, Il Monello and Portofino Grill) is about to prepare in the kitchen.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

We enjoyed another lovely evening with divine food in such a charming, quiet setting.

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