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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(758)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 16 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.
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2. Olio e Più
4.7
Exceptional(4098)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 122 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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3. Pink Taco - NYC
4.1
Excellent(700)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 51 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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4. Pappardella
4.6
Exceptional(2793)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 16 times today
Welcome to PappardellaPappardella restaurant brings to you the flavors and food of Tuscany. Established in 1983, Pappardella offers a romantic setting of timeless charm with 20 foot ceilings, French doors; a stunning mural of Florence.Menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. we feature homemade pasta, artisanal pizza; other great Italian staples, like chicken parmagian, grilled branzino; scrumptious tiramisu.A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warm months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the beacon theater, the museum of natural history &Central Park offering lunch; dinner pre fix, brunch.
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5. Lincoln Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(6655)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 21 times today
Lincoln Ristorante sits proudly on the plaza level of the world famous Lincoln Center for the performing arts.
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6. Lagos TSQ
4.2
Awesome(954)
Price: Expensive
• West African • Theater District
Booked 23 times today
Looking for a West-African Fusion Experience? Dining at Lagos Restaurant and Lounge is an experience you will never forget. We are a New York City restaurant in the heart of Times Square that serves with a Nigerian pulse.
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7. Oscar Wilde
4.3
Awesome(81)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 37 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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8. Benihana - New York, NY
4.3
Awesome(5523)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 77 times today
Benihana in New York is a fun dining spot with a unique dining experience. It's a lively place with personal chefs performing the ancient art of Teppanyaki right in front of guests. As one reviewer said, 'The chef's entertainment' makes for a 'fun and delicious' meal. Kids love the interactive 'cooking show' and the festive atmosphere. It's a great spot for family dinners and birthday celebrations.
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9. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(48)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 60 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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10. Playa Betty's
4.1
Excellent(1200)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Upper West Side
Booked 5 times today
A Road Trip Down the California Coast serving up California Beach Food to New York City's Upper West Side. Stop by & enjoy the best of the West Coast!

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  • Ran
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A wonderful Thanksgiving experience. The set menu has good choices and foods were excellent.
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    Lincoln RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Upper West Side
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    4.4
  • Kristi
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had the pappardelle funghi e tartufo, the spaghetti carbonara, and the rigatoni ala vodka. All the dishes were spot on! Came here for my birthday and I left feeling great with my choice! Service was perfect. If I lived in the city I would eat here often! Near Central Park.
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    PappardellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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    4.6
  • Bethan
    South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was our first meal in NYC and what an experience it was. Nothing was too much trouble and food was outstanding. thank you for having us Pink Taco
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    Pink Taco - NYCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Theater District
    •
    4.1
  • Amber
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Check my significant other out for this dining experience!! He had a great time and the instructions were very hands-on!! The instructor is such a lively person and makes the experience very pleasant!! Not to mention, they do have good drink options and versatile dining options. Also, it is very family friendly, which I enjoyed. Definitely will be participating in this experience again. 
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • Srividya
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fabulous experience & Excellent service/ambience. From the moment we got seated, all staff and Sophia specifically made us feel very welcome and ensured we understood the vegetarian variations of the delicacies. Absolutely loved the truffle pizza and the tiramisu and had to order a second one before the night got over. Will definitely recommend and revisit ourselves.
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    Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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    4.7

Discover best fun restaurants in Upper West Side

Discover the epitome of dining fun on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where a vibrant array of restaurants offers a lively and enjoyable atmosphere perfect for any fun-seeking diner. From charming spots that blend old-world elegance with modern flair to cozy locales offering intimate jazz evenings, each restaurant provides a unique vibe that captures the essence of fun. Delight in a range of culinary experiences from classic American comfort food with a twist to exquisite Mediterranean dishes, all served in settings that prioritize great service and a welcoming ambiance. This bustling neighborhood is celebrated for its diverse dining scene, where every restaurant promises not only delicious meals but also a memorable, fun-filled dining experience. Whether you're looking for an upbeat place for a group outing or a romantic spot with live music, the Upper West Side has an array of options that cater to all tastes and occasions. Enjoy the perfect blend of culinary excellence and lively atmospheres where every meal is an opportunity for enjoyment and celebration in the heart of Manhattan.

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