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1. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3169)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 100 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. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2808)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 48 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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3. STK - NYC - Meatpacking
4.2
Awesome(3996)
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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4. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(29463)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 334 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.
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5. Craft
4.7
Exceptional(7001)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 41 times today
Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.
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6. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.3
Awesome(6931)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 130 times today
Serra by Birreria is a hot spot because of its cozy, welcoming ambiance that mimics an Italian countryside retreat. Reviews consistently praise its 'beautiful atmosphere', 'amazing decor', and 'great ambient'. Plus, the food is consistently excellent, with one reviewer calling it 'delicious'. It's a perfect spot for a date, business dinner, or just a casual outing. The place is highly recommended and consistently gets high ratings for its ambiance, food, and service.
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7. Papillon Bistro and Bar
3.9
Excellent(1045)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Midtown East
Booked 13 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!
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8. Olio e Più
4.7
Exceptional(4094)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 181 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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9. Palma
4.9
Exceptional(3339)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 34 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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10. ABC Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(6519)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park
Booked 51 times today
The cuisine at Chef Jean-Georges’ abc kitchen reflects a passionate commitment to the freshest organic and local ingredients possible. The restaurant’s changing menu focuses on local, sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Meat, fish, and dairy are locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. A rooftop garden provides herbs and microgreens. Teas, coffees, spices, wines, juices, and elixirs are organically cultivated in fair-trade cooperatives. The dining room includes found, salvaged, reclaimed, and recycled building materials.

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Discover best hot spot restaurants in Union Square

Discover the culinary delights of Union Square, Manhattan, where a diverse array of dining hotspots awaits your palate. Whether you're in the mood for innovative Korean gastropub fare, authentic Neapolitan pizza, cozy Greek cuisine, or chic Mediterranean tapas, Union Square offers a vibrant dining scene that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. Each restaurant in this bustling neighborhood prides itself on delivering exceptional flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a memorable dining experience that keeps locals and visitors coming back. The emphasis on farm-to-table ingredients and expertly crafted dishes reflects the area's commitment to culinary excellence. Union Square's dining establishments are celebrated for their great atmospheres, from classy and fun to cozy and intimate, making each meal an event in itself. Explore these hotspots to experience the best of New York City's diverse and dynamic food culture right in the heart of Manhattan.

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