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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(975)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 36 times today
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. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–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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2. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6282)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 212 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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3. The Alderman
4.3
Awesome(253)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 32 times today
Nestled right in the heart of Times Square, The Alderman, A modern American Tavern, promises an unforgettable dining experience that transcends mere sustenance—a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of New York’s rich culinary heritage.
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4. Piccola Cucina Uptown
4.8
Exceptional(2248)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 108 times today
Escape to Italy without leaving New York City at Piccola Cucina Uptown. This charming restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma. Enjoy a cozy meal with a view on the beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey.
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5. TAO Downtown - New York
4.5
Awesome(7182)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea
Booked 93 times today
TAO Downtown in New York is a foodie hotspot. With its fusion/eclectic cuisine, it's praised for its exotic ambiance, phenomenal food, and great service. As one reviewer said, 'Each dish was prepared with great precision and taste.' The vibe is unique, with one reviewer comparing it to some of the finer restaurants in Asia. The ambiance is described as trendy, lively, and beautiful. This fusion food lover's paradise offers an extraordinary dining experience.
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6. Sandro's Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1029)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 35 times today
Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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7. MASSERIA EAST
4.8
Exceptional(390)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 27 times today
Parma is now Masseria East. Cozy, Elegant, Traditional Italian Restaurant with an Italian authentic menu revised by Giorgio Manzio former La Masseria General Manager and Executive Chef Pino Coladonato.
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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Midtown Manhattan
4.5
Awesome(2653)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown East
Booked 64 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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9. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2888)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 55 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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10. Sojourn Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1890)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 15 times today
Sojourn is open for both indoor/outdoor dining. Our patio features a large enclosure so rain or shine we have you covered. We are also available 7 days a week for delivery and takeout. Singular in character and taste, this is how we define a memorable moment. How would you define yours? Start with a stay that embodies the spirit of culture in the Upper East Side's sexiest restaurant. Take a seat at our lively copper-coated wine bar voted Open Table's Choice Winner for Manhattan's vibrant bar scene. Bask inside of our hip, cabin atmosphere full of warm oak and red tones. Travel from plate to plate and from culture to culture by tasting our broad array of delights. We're a New American restaurant with globally influenced dishes. Locals and visitors alike are buzzing about our simple, heavenly ingredients and worldly appeal. You don't have to journey far from home for an adventure. Join us in our uptown neighborhood treasure for an unforgettable and taste-explosive escape.

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Discover best foodies restaurants in Upper East Side

Discover the ultimate foodie destinations in the Upper East Side, Manhattan, a renowned area for its vibrant dining scene that catifies even the most discerning palates. This neighborhood boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants that specialize in everything from authentic Italian and French cuisines to fresh Mediterranean flavors and continental dishes. Each restaurant in this curated selection prides itself on offering not only outstanding food but also exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere, making each dining experience truly memorable. Whether you are in the mood for the comforting taste of homemade pasta, the refined flavors of French bistro fare, or the fresh zest of Mediterranean seafood, the Upper East Side has a restaurant to satisfy every type of food enthusiast. The area is celebrated for its cozy, romantic settings as well as its more casual, vibrant eateries, ensuring a perfect match for any occasion. Enjoy the consistently high-quality food and the charming ambiances that define these establishments as true gems in the culinary landscape of New York City. For foodies exploring the Upper East Side, the neighborhood offers not just a meal but a journey through diverse culinary traditions, enhanced by excellent food and wine service, and the pleasure of returning to tried and true favorites. Each visit promises a new delight, with daily specials and seasonal menus that invite you to indulge in the best of what New York City has to offer.

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