Best Hot Spot Restaurants in NoLita

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AstoriaBrooklyn HeightsCarlstadtCarroll GardensChelseaClark

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3230)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 124 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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2. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

4.2

Awesome(4049)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Meatpacking District

Booked 63 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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3. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30219)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 433 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

4. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2875)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 50 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.***

5. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 176 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

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6. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 3 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

7. Olio e Più

4.7

Exceptional(4223)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 136 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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8. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(10021)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 72 times today

Beauty & Essex in New York is a hot spot, known for its innovative design, which includes a well-curated modern-day pawn shop and a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier. Chef Chris Santos, a pioneer of the small, share plate dining trend, has created waves on the food scene. The restaurant's ambiance is energetic and sophisticated, as quoted in many reviews, and the service is consistently praised as excellent and attentive. The food is often described as delicious and well-planned.

9. The Crosby Bar

4.6

Exceptional(948)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 46 times today

The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.

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10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5185)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 141 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

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JaneVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of my favorite restaurants in NY. Sunday brunch feels like a big extended family. Great food, multi-generations, cozy and modern with the best energy. Best French Toast. Amazing grilled cheese with tomato sandwich . It’s all good no matter when you go. Classic NY.
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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lizanette
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious and the staff was very nice. This is my second time going to this restaurant.
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Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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4.7
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Basia
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every dish and cocktail was incredible! They had amazing vegan options - the sun dried tomato roll was 10/10
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Princess
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I was able to snag a reservation for Galentines day for a group of 6 girlfriends and we had the most amazing experience the waiters made us feel so cared for especially with one of us being pregnant all of our request were ment and drinks or mocktails were so yummy. The food was a solid 10 we were able to share everything and equally leave stuffed. I would definitely come again and recommend to everyone. Music, location, service, and food was everything we wanted and more!
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STK - NYC - MeatpackingPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Meatpacking District
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4.2
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William
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This place never misses! It’s so consistent. So friendly and the food is so so good!
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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4.7

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