Best Casual Restaurants in East Village

471 restaurants available nearby

1. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(130)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 167 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

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2. The Smith - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(4525)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Village

Booked 115 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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3. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(1710)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 91 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.

4. Nat's on Bank

4.7

Exceptional(19)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 13 times today

Your local spot for unpretentious, whimsical NY classics. Nat’s is a neighborhood local, where people gather to celebrate the day, every day. We nurture community, and the opportunity to break bread with friends in a fun, artful environment. Our food is elevated, New York classics but with a touch of whimsy. Healthy, yet sinful when you wish.

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5. ONE Dine at One World Observatory

4.5

Awesome(4722)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 38 times today

Enjoy elevated American cuisine and sprawling views from the highest point in the city at ONE Dine! 🔷For a la carte reservations, tickets to One World Observatory are required to access the restaurant. Take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer here: https://bit.ly/owo-a-la-carte. 🔷 One World Observatory is a cashless operation. Onsite reverse ATM’s are available for cash conversions. The Observatory accepts all major Credit/Debit Cards.If purchasing a dining experience package, tickets to the observatory are included! Your tickets can be picked up at the Guest Services desk in the lower lobby of One World Observatory. For all patrons, we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to your set reservation time to truly enjoy your dual access to ONE Dine and One World Observatory! Reservations will be held for up to 15 minutes after set reservation times. Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday: 12 pm - 10 pm*Parties of 8 or more contact: GROUPDINING@ONEWORLDOBSERVATORY.COM.

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6. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(222)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 51 times today

A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)

7. Scarr's Pizza

4.5

Awesome(26)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Chinatown

Booked 23 times today

First opened in 2016 and located on Orchard Street, where the LES, Chinatown and Dimes Square converge, Scarr's Pizza has been called, "The best slice in New York." With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, owner and 2024 James Beard Nominee (Best Chef NY State) Scarr Pimentel has crafted not only the best tasting slice in the city, but the healthiest too. Skip the line, book a table and come in for a pie. There is a full bar and the dine-in menu features the crowd favorite Hotboi and Clark Kent as well as exclusive items like the Calzones.

8. Bar Contra

4.6

Exceptional(253)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lower East Side

Booked 21 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.

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9. Gjelina - New York

4.5

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • East Village

Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. In 2023, we opened a Gjelina location in New York at 45 Bond Street. A month into being open, we had a fire and had to close our doors. As we complete construction and prepare for our reopening in fall 2024, Gjelina NY has had a series of pop-ups this summer, beginning with WSA in June and July, and NO BAR at The Standard, East Village, for the month of August. Our third location, Gjelina Las Vegas is scheduled to open at the end of 2024.

10. Lil' Frankie's

4.7

Exceptional(805)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 36 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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Maciej
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We came here for a date before going to the NY comedy club for a show. The hostess was very warm and welcoming, the waitress we had was super bubbly and nice. She came to the table often checking if we had water and if we needed anything. At the end she even offered us desert on the house which was amazing and delicious. I had the smoked burger which tasted amazing and my wife had the brick chicken which was so soft and juicy. Overall great experience, lovely staff, tasty food.
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The Smith - East VillagePrice: Moderate• American• East Village
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4.7
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Tanish
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible Thai food unlike any other Thai food I have had personally. I had the Chicken Khao Soi noodles which were absolutely incredible. They have a pretty limited vegetarian menu but what they do have is also very very good. The value for the food at a Michelin star restaurant is unparalleled.
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Juan
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Iconic place. Atmosphere is great. Views are best but partially blocked by structure of the building, even in the best tables. Food is good but nothing special
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ONE Dine at One World ObservatoryPrice: Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.5
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Chris
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
My wife and I had dinner here and it was the best restaurant experience of our four days in NYC. Great ambience, fantastic food and our server Kevin was professional and engaging: highly recommended this restaurant!
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Legasea Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Midtown West
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4.4
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Jason
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Absolutely one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. From the moment we entered we felt like we were being welcomed into someone’s home by both the host at the front door and the fella in the cool hat who managed the restaurant. The service was impeccable as was the food. 11 out of 10!
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Nat's on BankPrice: Moderate• American• West Village
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4.7

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471 restaurants available nearby

1. Soothr

2. The Smith - East Village

3. Legasea Bar & Grill

4. Nat's on Bank

5. ONE Dine at One World Observatory

6. Emily West Village

7. Scarr's Pizza

8. Bar Contra

9. Gjelina - New York

10. Lil' Frankie's

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