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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(839)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 41 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. The Smith - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(8254)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 194 times today
The Smith in Midtown is a gem of the neighborhood! Reviewers rave about its relaxed yet upbeat vibe, excellent food, and friendly service. It's the go-to spot for everything from date nights to quick drinks and catching up with friends. With its unique menu and cool ambiance, it's a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
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3. Ophelia
4.2
Awesome(1503)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 48 times today
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.
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4. Red Rooster Harlem
4.8
Exceptional(10607)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 73 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
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5. Piccola Cucina Uptown
4.8
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 101 times today
Piccola Cucina Cucina Uptown ! Located in the heart of New York City , offer an authentic Italian dining experience and warm ambience. The restaurant presents a menu rich in Italian flavors, featuring fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma .For a unique dining experience, guests can enjoy our beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor, perfect for a cozy meal with a view.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere."
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6. Cafe d'Alsace
4.8
Exceptional(3587)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 110 times today
Cafe d'Alsace is a neighborhood gem, serving authentic French cuisine in a cozy, inviting environment. Customers frequently laud it as a 'great neighborhood bistro', 'neighborhood gem', and 'favorite neighborhood restaurant'. The restaurant consistently receives high ratings for food, service, and ambiance. Its unique decor, excellent service, and delicious food make it a beloved spot in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.
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7. Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side
4.7
Exceptional(4273)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 96 times today
Tony's Di Napoli has maintained its 20 year reputation by consistently serving delicious, straight forward, value oriented family style Southern Italian cuisine. Our staff continually wins rave reviews from the countless guests who have experienced the warmth and professionalism of our caring personnel. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, we offer multiple private party rooms at unbeatable rates. Our staff of planners can easily assist you in creating a memorable event. Remember no one ever leaves Tony's hungry. We offer off site catering, anywhere in Manhattan and deliveries from the 40's to the 90's. Take out is always available. We are so proud to be reopening on the East Side where our legacy began. Of course we look forward to seeing our old friends and neighbors, and we hope to make new friends as well. Please let us know how we can be of special service to you. Grazie, Ciao. Tony
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8. 212 Steakhouse
4.4
Awesome(1789)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Midtown East
Booked 47 times today
212 Steakhouse is the only restaurant serving authentic Japanese Kobe Beef in the East Coast. Head to this chic Midtown East eatery for an unrivaled dining experience featuring authentic Japanese Kobe beef or seafood, complete with fresh salads and delicious sides, fabulous desserts complimented with an extensive wine list from all around the world for affordable prices.
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9. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.9
Exceptional(1053)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 33 times today
Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.
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10. MR CHOW - 57th
4.7
Exceptional(2923)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Midtown East
Booked 18 times today
MR CHOW - 57th is a neighborhood gem in Midtown, New York. It's known for its exceptional service, elegant ambiance, and high-quality Chinese cuisine. One reviewer called it the 'best Chinese food in Manhattan,' while another praised the 'big-league' eats and 'welcome-to-the-’80s' vibe. The restaurant is also famous for its nightly handmade noodle show and its award-winning Beijing Ducks. With consistent high ratings for food, service, and value, MR CHOW - 57th is a neighborhood favorite that never disappoints.
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  • ChrisVIP
    New York City •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Okay let’s start with this…we go to The Smith for brunch EVERY Saturday…and let’s end with this…the cinnamon donuts (kindred to beignets) with melted chocolate on the side - if you haven’t had them, you are truly missing out on your best life! Branched out and did the French dip sandwich today before donut dessert, and the steak was so lean, the baguette fresh and perfectly crunchy, and the arugula was a perfect addition. Please go and sample for yourself…CJ
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    The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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    4.7
  • suzy
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Perfect chicken, delicious sides, drinks were fabulous, and we enjoyed the music on Friday night which set a lively mood but we could still hear each other talk. Our server was so pleasant too. Definitely recommend to anyone, wish we could visit more frequently!
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    Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
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    4.8
  • Kayla
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had dinner there before seeing a show . It is beautiful! Thr view is like nothing I have ever seen. Best view of NYC in my opinion. The food was delicious, staff was nice and attentive . We absolutely loved it ! Highly recommend!
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    OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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    4.2
  • JuEVIP
    New York City •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A neighborhood gem. Great food theatre I how they prepare some of their fare at the table before serving. A rare treat for diners. Food and service were great.
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    Piccola Cucina UptownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.8
  • Yolanda
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had the most amazing time at Aunt Jake's Pasta Making Experience. From the moment we arrived, I just knew it was going to be fun! The chef who taught us about pasta was funny yet informative; the atmosphere was cozy; the staff was friendly and attentive; and the food was delicious. The process was easy to understand and very well organized. What a great date and a wonderful way to start the new year. Highly highly highly recommend! :)
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9

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