Best Restaurants for People Watching in SoHo

76 restaurants available nearby

1. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2293)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 234 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

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2. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

4.7

Exceptional(2498)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 32 times today

Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(5295)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 125 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

4. Becco

4.5

Awesome(28644)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 167 times today

Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

5. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10597)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 133 times today

Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.

6. MR CHOW - TriBeca

4.2

Awesome(2428)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • TriBeCa

Booked 19 times today

Opened in 2006 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow, most recently awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for its excellence, service, and cuisine this is the second post to the original in NYC on 57th Street. Mr Chow's latest & hippest location is surrounded by a Patio & the attractive bar opens at 5:00PM daily.NY Magazine wrote in 2006 "To eat at a Mr Chow restaurant is to participate in a roving party, one that has migrated through four decades, three continents, & an awful lot of soup dumplings." TriBeCa's Executive Chef Kwok Hor, is a highly respected professional in the Chinese Cuisine Industry & has given many lectures at The Hong Kong Culinary Association. MR CHOW's menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles & Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate & skillful chefs. Also, on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.

7. Temple Court

4.7

Exceptional(1377)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 20 times today

Steps away from The Beekman's centerpiece atrium and the bustle of The Bar Room, is Tom Colicchio's Temple Court. Surrounded by a series of stained-glass windows, and full of historic charm, Temple Court's Dining Room is a destination for the fine dining devout. Now under the stewardship of Executive Chef, Travis Sowards, Temple Court is a tour de force of Tom Colicchio's most classic flavor profiles, reimagined and assembled on a showcase menu in Downtown NYC. *The Bar Room is not reservable through Open Table*

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8. The Smith - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(4567)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Village

Booked 82 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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9. The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse New York

4.8

Exceptional(899)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 75 times today

A grand yet intimately scaled space, The Dining Room at The Guesthouse offers a live-fire dining experience in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling travertine, a monolithic hearth, and embedded Molteni rotisseries. The menu features fresh ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared, along with a selection of Champagnes and wines from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

10. Joe Allen

4.8

Exceptional(4729)

Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 60 times today

Please note; we only take reservations up to one week in advance.With Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if you're desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call, as we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.We begin taking reservations seven days in advance starting at midnight online and at 11 a.m. over the phone. Because of staggered theatre times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more.For reservations after theatre, please check your show's running time at http://joeallenrestaurant.com/show_info

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Judy
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
If you’ve heard of Bad Roman and wondered if it was worth a resy - yes, yes it is. BR is an all around great spot, worth the hype. I was in a group of 4, sharing the full meal family style. Top 3 knock outs of the night were the spicy gem caesar, meat + pasta combo (ordered filet MR + cacio e pepe ravioli), and calamari but each and every item was delicious and worthy of high praise.
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Bad RomanPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.5
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pattiVIP
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a great little place right in the theater district. The food was delicious. I had the Cesare Salad followed by the pasta special which were 3 different, unlimited pastas. The wine list was extensive & moderately priced. A reservation is definitely needed. I highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed
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BeccoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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4.5
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Jospeh
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server Jeff, was amazing and he helped guide us to what was one of the best dinner experiences we’ve ever had! The ambiance was magic and everyone was so delighted to help us. I’d recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking nothing short of an incredible experience!
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Quality MeatsPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Justin
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful little restaurant great food staff amazing go if you get a chance
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Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.Price: Expensive• Italian• SoHo
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4.7
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George
New York City •48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
As always consistently great food with great service from the guys that we know since we started dating. Thank you
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MR CHOW - TriBecaPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• TriBeCa
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4.2

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Bad Roman

2. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4. Becco

5. Quality Meats

6. MR CHOW - TriBeca

7. Temple Court

8. The Smith - East Village

9. The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse New York

10. Joe Allen

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