Best Restaurants for Foodies in Morningside Heights

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1. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 154 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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2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(802)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 19 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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3. Sandro's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(989)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 22 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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4. Red Rooster Harlem

4.7

Exceptional(10576)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem

Booked 72 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.

5. Dagon

4.7

Exceptional(1838)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 40 times today

Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.

6. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(8015)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 82 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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7. HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Edgewater

Booked 35 times today

FOR TABLES OVER 6 PEOPLE OR ANY UNAVAILABLE TIMES PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AT 201-943-1900.Rated "Very Good" by the NY Times, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Edgewater, with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline, HAVEN offers New Modern American cuisine to be savored in it's relaxing lounge, bar, dining room or outdoor terrace. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner. HAVEN offers a Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm and a brunch prix fixe Sat-Sun 11am-3pm which includes one brunch entree and two mimosa's, two bellini's or two bloody mary's.

8. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(491)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 40 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.

9. Panda

4.4

Awesome(467)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Harlem

Booked 34 times today

Panda Harlem is a highly unique dining experience inspired by fine cuisine, high-energy hospitality and hip-hop culture. This new restaurant and nightlife hotspot will be the place to see and be seen! All the sights, sounds and tastes of this immersive experience will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Beijing. The selections at Panda has its roots in Asian culture with added American twists and the cocktails combine premium spirits with the freshest ingredients, creating the ultimate foodies paradise.Panda Harlem is the home to world-renowned Chinese comfort food, in an unpretentious setting, in a culturally diverse neighborhood and it all tastes like home! The nightlife will also support the community in a major way with events curated for all. The menu, decor and values are all inspired by Harlem itself. A Dream Hospitality concept!

10. Haven Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(4746)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 80 times today

Fall is here! Nestled in the heart of Times Square in the bustling Theater District, Haven Rooftop, offers a welcome retreat from the hectic streets below. Entering through a private elevator, guests are greeted by stunning city views & lush greenery complemented by custom-built cedar wood furnishings. A variety of trees and floral arrangements accent the 2500 square-foot space, with plush earth-tone seating areas & creating a sultry and inviting aesthetic. The entire space is encased by glass walls, allowing guests to view the city lights and enjoy the Midtown views while remaining in the chic & intimate confines of the rooftop. In the colder months, the entire rooftop is enclosed and heated.

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Jessica
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a great experience, Jo was great and very helpful . His energy was just great definitely would recommend this place.
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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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Matt
Memphis / West Tennessee •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first Nobu experience and we will definitely be back. The food was great. Service was even better! The servers explained each dish and how it should be consumed. Well worth the visit!
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Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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4.7
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PeggyVIP
New York City •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was excellent and the service was very attentive. If anything there was too much food … generous portions.
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DagonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Upper West Side
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4.7
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CeanVIP
New York City •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time here in many years and it did not disappoint. We had a delicious meal & several appetizers before. The service was great-very attentive. The pasta dish was amazing as was the shrimp & grits. My son seemed pleased with the salmon jerk bowl, too. The live music was an added pleasure as the female singer & band members were very talented! I would highly recommend!
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Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
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4.7
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Ben
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Sandro’s was a delightful dinner experience for me and my family. We were met with such patience and accommodations for our dietary restrictions and preferences, and I value that when going to a restaurant. Our waiter Gabriel was very considerate and attentive, and I loved the decor & plates used! I’ll absolutely come back.
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Sandro's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9

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135 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Fifty Seven

2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

3. Sandro's Restaurant

4. Red Rooster Harlem

5. Dagon

6. ilili

7. HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar

8. Monterey

9. Panda

10. Haven Rooftop

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