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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(753)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 23 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. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3161)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 95 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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3. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6074)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 221 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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4. Sandro's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(975)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 38 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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5. ilili
4.7
Exceptional(7983)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 124 times today
Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.
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6. Monterey
4.5
Awesome(471)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 20 times today
Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.
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7. Indian Accent
4.8
Exceptional(3386)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Midtown West
Booked 39 times today
Indian Accent offers an inventive approach to Indian cuisine.Indian Accent's menu reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences. Chef Manish Mehrotra highlights distinctly Indian flavors on a contemporary menu.To respect the dining experiences of all our guests we practice a restricted entrance policy, only allowing children aged 10 years and above.
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8. MASSERIA EAST
4.7
Exceptional(352)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 34 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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9. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2803)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 52 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. Sistina
4.7
Exceptional(1635)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 23 times today
WE DON’T RESERVE SPECIFIC TABLES WHICHEVER TABLE WE HAVE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL IS WHERE YOU WILL BE SEATEDWE DON’T HAVE HIGHCHAIRS OR BOOSTER SEATS & WE DON’T ALLOW STROLLERS INDOORSWE DON’T PERMIT OUTSIDE ITEMS (liquor,flowers & cake) PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE: LET US KNOW 1 DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU DECREASE YOUR PARTY SIZE TO AVOID THE $150 PER PERSON CHARGESistina restaurant, one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York City, has been impressing its sophisticated clientele for over 40 years. Host/owner/chef Giuseppe Bruno, the Zagat Survey's "Host of the Year", is responsible for every aspect of his restaurant, from greeting his devoted patrons, to preparing special meals and dishes upon request.CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel your reservation please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Failure to notify the restaurant will result in a $50 cancelation fee per person in the group.DRESS CODE: We politely ask that you please avoid SHORTS & FLIP FLOPS.

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  • Sarah
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    So so so incredible and phenomenal and outstanding
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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    4.8
  • Robin
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We very much enjoyed our dinner at Sandro’s. The food was extremely delicious and the service was courteous and efficient. The restaurant is small and the noise level increased as the restaurant got busier, but everyone seemed happy to be there and having a convivial time. All in all, it was a treat and we look forward to returning.
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    Sandro's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.8
  • Chandlervip
    New York City •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful time, went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The food was incredible and the service was absolutely over the top. Can’t wait to return for another special occasion to celebrate.
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    Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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    4.7
  • AmyC
    Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The pasta making was fun. We had great company next to us and since we were traveling we gave them our pasta. The portions of each course of the meal are huge! Don’t order the same as your partner. Try different things and share! We love Aunt Jake’s. This was our 4th time to dine with them, first time making pasta!
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • Jennifer
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    The Monterrey has a great Friday-Saturday offer on prime rib, and that was what we were seeking. What is more NYC than a classic prime rib? Lovely ambiance, great decor, lovely service. Would recommend. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great steakhouse.
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    MontereyPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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    4.5

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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