Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Cliffside Park

467 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant

1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 70 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

A photo of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC restaurant

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30118)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 370 times today

Carmine's is a family-style Italian restaurant in NYC, crafted for sharing and celebrations. Reviewers lauded it for its exceptional value, abundant portions, friendly service, and the elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its ability to make any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. It's perfect for family dining, celebrating special occasions, and hosting business team dinners. With reviews boasting 'excellent food for sharing and phenomenal service,' it's clear Carmine's is a favorite for making any gathering memorable.

A photo of Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience restaurant

3. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(889)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 33 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.

A photo of Papillon Bistro and Bar restaurant

4. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1126)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 27 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!

5. Twin Tails

4.7

Exceptional(181)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Upper West Side

Booked 161 times today

Quality Branded's new Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, now open nightly in Columbus Circle.

6. Chez Fifi

4.7

Exceptional(28)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 28 times today

A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct large party and private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you soon!

A photo of Quality Italian - New York restaurant

7. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6173)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 186 times today

Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.

8. Becco

4.5

Awesome(28688)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 148 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.

A photo of Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown restaurant

9. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

4.8

Exceptional(18474)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 185 times today

Tony's has served up some of the best old NY Italian favorites. Our cooking comes from Southern Neapolitan traditions and served up in huge family style platters that serve 2 to 3 people.

10. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6218)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 230 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.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

D
Dana
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful experience before a show. We were a large group with a lot of children. Our server, Nicole was wonderful!! Overall, was lovely. Group included several people who previously lived in NYC and were skeptical that this was more of a chain/tourist spot, and were pleasantly surprised. Was great for adults and kids alike!
More info
Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
•
4.6
J
jennifer
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The experience was so fun! We loved learning how to make pasta dough and different shaped noodles. Then we got to the 3 course meal and really loved the spicy vodka gnocchi & the ice cream sundae. I definitely would recommend this experience!
More info
Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
•
4.9
E
Escarle
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It has been extraordinarily! We had the bamboo sticky rice which has delicious. Their version of Peking duck has been the best I have ever tried. Not even in China has been as good , crispy and delicious and the one we had last night.
More info
Twin TailsPrice: Expensive• Thai• Upper West Side
•
4.7
A
AnnaVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was a one of a kind experience- special shout out to Emily, Shelsy, and Elvis. My father wanted to do afternoon tea for his birthday and the Plaza really delivered, from the birthday sash to special cake to even accommodating us a little earlier than our scheduled reservation. We are very grateful for a wonderful day! Also - the vegan tea service was delicious and super special, so thankful that they put some thought and heart into the food (sweets AND savories) instead of just doing avocado toast and berries or something
More info
The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
•
4.4
OT
OpenTable DinerVIP
Virginia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Jan 2025
Our favorite regular restaurant we can always count on for great service and food.
More info
Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
•
4

Explore OpenTable

Cliffside Park

Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Cliffside Park

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

467 restaurants available nearby

1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

3. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4. Papillon Bistro and Bar

5. Twin Tails

6. Chez Fifi

7. Quality Italian - New York

8. Becco

9. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

10. Nobu Fifty Seven

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable