Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Little Italy

We had the perfect new year’s lunch! It was such a great meal and everyone was so nice to us. Maison Boulud is such a special restaurant. Thank you!! Happy New Year!

Impeccable service with friendly staff. Absolutely delicious food. My only dislike was that our table (for two) was very close to our neighbors. In retrospect, I would have rather booked the open kitchen bar than be uncomfortably close to the table next to us, but I didn’t know ahead of time. Just something to consider when making a booking.

Here's the revised review with a brief mention of the table placement: We recently dined at Anemone to celebrate a special occasion: my husband’s birthday and our first wedding anniversary. Overall, it was a delightful evening with some of the best food we’ve had in a long time. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavors. The temakis were so good we ordered them twice, and my husband absolutely loved the gnocchi, calling it one of the best he’s ever had. The ris de veau dish was a standout for me—it was my first time trying it, and I was thoroughly impressed. Everything we ordered was thoughtfully prepared and truly a testament to the kitchen’s skill. The only slight downside was our table placement. We were seated next to a utility closet, which took away from the ambiance at times, but the amazing food and attentive service made up for it. Overall, we had a fantastic evening and will definitely return to enjoy more of Anemone’s incredible dishes.

The table d’hôte is the way to go, the braised beef and Wellington are great. The ambience and restaurant are very cute and the food is very fresh since it’s all locally sourced. Great place for an intimate dinner or small group of friends.:)

The steak, the oysters, the risotto and the cocktails were to die for.