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1. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(10048)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 78 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

2. Lil' Frankie's

4.6

Exceptional(833)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 20 times today

Italy's neighorhood pizzeria's are known as really casual places to hang out, meet friends, eat, drink and talk. Lil' Frankie's is just that. We offer real Neapolitan pizza, made exactly as it's made in Naples, fresh handmade pastas cooked to order, a wine and grappa list that rivals any in the city, and friendly (never pushy) service - all in a setting designed to make you feel at home. Our brick, wood burning, oven was handcrafted by a 3rd generation Neapolitan oven builder, brick by brick. It features real lava from Vesuvio and through a unique double dome design, recycles heat to reach near 900 degrees.

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3. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(1050)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Lower East Side

Booked 26 times today

Vast Japanese menu of sushi & small plates plus sake & cocktails in the trendy Sixty LES Hotel. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern, a traditional Sushi Bar and a fine dining experience, all about melding a fun drinking environment with delicious food offerings. The menu provides something for everyone - vegetarians, sushi lovers and meat lovers alike. We serve everything from small plate items like yakitori by the piece, to family-style platters like filet mignon with lobster platter. Expert Sushi Chefs behind the Sushi Bar create made-to-order fresh sashimi, sushi and signature rolls. All this to accompany hand crafted Japanese beers, sochu style cocktails and an extensive sake and wine list.

4. Divya's Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(969)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • East Village

Booked 2 times today

Led by acclaimed Ayurvedic Chef Divya Alter, Divya’s Kitchen serves planted-based meals rooted in Ayurvedic principles, using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Our produce is organic, seasonal, and local whenever possible, and we source local grass-fed milk for our house-made ghee & fresh cheeses. Everything we serve at the restaurant is made from scratch daily to maximize flavor, vitality, and digestibility. We offer a full lunch, dinner, and brunch menu, and a large selection of teas and other Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. The ambiance is tranquil and warm - the perfect setting for a meal that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

5. Bar Contra

4.5

Awesome(277)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lower East Side

Booked 17 times today

A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food. Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.

6. Wildair

4.6

Exceptional(189)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Lower East Side

Booked 23 times today

Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

7. Raf's

4.7

Exceptional(42)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Café • NoHo

Booked 13 times today

This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.

8. Fossetta

4.8

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lower East Side

Booked 22 times today

Fossetta is a natural wine bar and restaurant in the Lower East Side. Charlene Santiago (formerly of The John Dory Oyster Bar and Reynard) and Josh Even (Tosca Cafe in SF, Breslin Bar & Dining Room, The Spotted Pig) have curated a menu of Sourdough Focaccia, Antipasti, and House-Made Pastas influenced by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean. The oft-changing wine list features natural wines from small producers from around the world. Large garage doors provide a casual indoor/outdoor European appeal. Come for a glass of wine and snacks, or enjoy a full dinner, or celebrate a special occasion. Open for Lunch and Brunch as well! We also offer family-style dinners for groups of 9 or more. Please email hello@fossetta-nyc.com for large party inquiries.

9. Bar Primi Bowery

4.7

Exceptional(1440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lower East Side

Booked 21 times today

Bar Primi is a corner pasta shop devoted to ‘primi piatti,’ the pasta course. What began as an idea for a small space in New York's East Village has since become an essential in chef and co-owner Andrew Carmellini's range: fresh pasta traditionally prepared and cooked to order. At Bar Primi, the main course is Primi Piatti. We use a variety of non-GMO semolina and specialty ‘00’ flours, organic eggs and handed-down techniques to create our menu of Traditional and Seasonal pasta dishes. We make more than a dozen different shapes and styles daily. This includes lumache and rigatoni from our imported extruder or ravioli and mezzalune cut and filled by hand. Family recipes and secrets are traded between Carmellini and Brooklyn-born chef-partner Salvatore Lamboglia who also offers a daily meat or seafood special in addition to a selection of shareable Piccolini and Antipasti, artisanal cheese, salumi and simple home-style desserts.

10. Bar Kabawa

4.9

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Caribbean • East Village

Booked 34 times today

Bar Kabawa is a wine and daiquiri bar from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean in the heart of the East Village. Drawing inspiration from Chef Paul's culinary journey, the menu features daiquiris, wines by the glass, and a compact list of patties and raw bar bites. Bar Kabawa is a place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home—whether you're dropping in for a casual drink or gathering with friends.While we do offer reservations each night, we save half the room for walk-ins too. Come on by!

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Updated on 3/14/2025

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HelaineBVIP
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5.0
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Great service. Delicious food. Awesome ambiance and watching the chefs is very exciting
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ScottSVIP
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Dined on Mar 5, 2025
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Stacey
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Always great at Lil' Frankies! Food and drinks were excellent.
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Lil' Frankie'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Village
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FloVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
We had an amazing experience! From service to great food quality, to the cozy atmosphere. It feels like a sanctuary in the City and you will feel great after your meal. Will be back!
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Divya's KitchenPrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• East Village
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