Best Lunch Restaurants in Governors Island

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A photo of Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron restaurant

1. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 102 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

2. Lafayette

4.4

Awesome(3128)

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 15 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

3. Petite Boucherie

4.7

Exceptional(1354)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 33 times today

Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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4. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

4.7

Exceptional(2494)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 37 times today

Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you

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5. Del Frisco's Grille - World Trade Center

4.5

Awesome(834)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 21 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

6. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3666)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 158 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

7. Westville Hudson

4.5

Awesome(821)

Price: Moderate

• American • SoHo

Booked 28 times today

Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

8. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2253)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 20 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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9. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(320)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 135 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5153)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 143 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

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Matthias
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We can highly recommend this restaurant. It offers a small but stunning little (petite) menu and the quality we had, was phenomenal. Even the service was on a high level. Very friendly, professional and interested in guests needs.
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Petite BoucheriePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.7
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Kelli
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our party of 6 (that included 2 kids) had an amazing time at Serra! The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is so peaceful and calm! Our waitress Katharin was phenomenal, she was so personable and gave us amazing service! I’m so happy we chose this restaurant for our dinner!
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3
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Lisa
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This place transports you to an authentic Italian trattoria. Food was excellent but the space is small.
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Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.Price: Expensive• Italian• SoHo
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4.7
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Paulina
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Great food!!! The mushrooms were unbelievably good. The fish was perfectly cooked! The brussel sprouts were crunchy and tasty! The apple crumble was delicious! It would be better if it's warm and not cold; the flavors were all there though. Francesca was amazing at helping me with the reservation, she went above and beyond for getting a good table and making sure the menu options would be there for dinner time (as the menu was limited on Christmas day). Her friendly and professional kind attitude went a long way. Thank you for the hospitality Francesca!
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Del Frisco's Grille - World Trade CenterPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• TriBeCa
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4.5
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Wesley
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
The room is beautiful, the service seamless, and the food is delicious. A perfect place for dinner!
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LafayettePrice: Expensive• French• NoHo
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4.4

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495 restaurants available nearby

1. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

2. Lafayette

3. Petite Boucherie

4. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

5. Del Frisco's Grille - World Trade Center

6. The Odeon

7. Westville Hudson

8. Le Parisien

9. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

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