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1. Simply Greek
4.8
Exceptional(53)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Park Slope
Booked 1 time today
Simply Greek is a warm, friendly, family restaurant with a beautiful backyard patio. Bringing you a fresh variety of Whole fish, Greek specialties, & Homemade desserts that will bring your taste buds to Greece. Featuring some of Costa Lazaridis Greek wines & a full Bar make Simply Greek a perfect dinner destination.
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2. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.3
Awesome(7033)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 95 times today
Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.
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3. Lafayette
4.4
Awesome(3128)
Price: Expensive
• French • NoHo
Booked 15 times today
Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.
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4. Petite Boucherie
4.7
Exceptional(1354)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 39 times today
Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless​ dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.​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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5. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.
4.7
Exceptional(2494)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 35 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
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6. Del Frisco's Grille - World Trade Center
4.5
Awesome(834)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • TriBeCa
Booked 24 times today
Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.
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7. Le Parisien
4.8
Exceptional(2253)
Price: Moderate
• French • Murray Hill
Booked 24 times today
Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.
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8. The Odeon
4.8
Exceptional(3666)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 159 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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9. Frankies Spuntino
4.8
Exceptional(41)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carroll Gardens
Booked 43 times today
Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.
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10. Westville Hudson
4.5
Awesome(821)
Price: Moderate
• American • SoHo
Booked 31 times today
Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

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