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Celeste is a cash only family-owned Italian restaurant where the pasta is made fresh daily. The chef goes to Italy every month to hand-pick several local and hard-to-come-by cheeses. The recitation of
The new UWS wine bar & resto is turning out wood-hardening Mediterranean grub like tuscan fries, braised cuttlefish, & grilled hanger steak with duck fat mashed potatoes. The wine list is 160 deep.
Absolutely delicious! Give the mussels a try. You won't regret it!
$1 oysters 5p-7p! Old vine wine! Classy & when the weather's great, dine al fresco. The crostinis are a little pricier but if you're wllng 2 splurge--I was high when I tried the chicken liver mousse.
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the merguez scramble at brunch. Read more.
Chicken and rice meal or the greek salad with grilled chicken...you can't go wrong with Chirping Chicken!
Far none one of the best chicken joints in the city. Great that they added a salad to my meal which was a surprise! Got crowded at times though, so off-peak hours is the best times.
Cesare Casella's small plates parlor is a great place for a few bites of premium imported antipasti and a glass of wine, or a larger meal of more substantial meat and pasta dishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
An Upper West Sider's secret, Gennaro is no reservations, no cash and no frills. But its straightforward pastas and main proteins never disappoint at this off-the-cuff dining option. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
OMG the chickpea fries are to die for!!!! And for dessert...try the 'magic cookie'.
The Brownies, The Strawberry shortcake, the Chocolate cake/Cupcakes, the dumplings and the nachos. I call it dinner.
Order online at their website : www.vtpizzeriarestaurant.com I recommend the veg or meat special pizza :)
homemade pastas, cash only in this intimate hole in the wall. Quattro Stagione pizza is sooo good! The owner smuggles in cheese from Italy monthly, SHHHH, don't tell!
If you want to see photos of what they're serving at Graffit, check out this slide show. Read more.
A trendy Parisian café that’s a perfect hangout for after dinner drinks or Sunday brunch. We recommend the Grilled New York Strip Steak with duck fat chips.
Just named Best New Restaurant at the James Beard Awards so reservations may be tight. But, it's worth the fuss to order fusilli with red wine braised octopus and bone marrow and eat at the bar.
Get the awesome, over-the-top "fusilli with octopus and bone marrow" at Marea. As seen on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations - Food Porn 2.
Recommended: Ricci, lobster and burrata, slow-poached egg, fusilli, spaghetti, Dover sole, steak, langoustines. Read more.
Brought a large party and we were accommodated on short notice. Everyone enjoyed their dinner from the service to the generous portions of pasta. Instantly one of my favorite family dining places.
The buccatini was amazing and they have large carafes of wine (5 glasses) for $30.
I have never had anything less than superb off the menu here. The spoonbread punch, BBQ chicken, collard greens, ribs, smothered chicken are all delicious and generously portioned.
Catfish, mac-n-cheese and greens. YUM!!, save room for desert..red velvet cake or coconut cake de lish
Sit at the bar, order an array of cheeses, meats & apps (and fab cocktails) and you won't be disappointed!
Get everything; fried pickles, not-fried pickles, mac & cheese, cheese grits, fried chicken sandwiches are all fantastic. Good beer selection, but about $1-2 overpriced and NOT 16 oz. pours.
The $40 Chef's Omakase is probably one of the best and tasty sushi deals I've encountered on the UWS. 12 pieces + 1 maki roll, prepared with much TLC. Each piece is amazing. Must. Try.
Fun place on the UWS great for groups at the long communal tables in the back. Not heart healthy but sooo yum. The fried Oreos are a must. Yes really. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Pig's Ass Sandwich: Thin shavings of Fiscalini Cheddar, nutty Fol Epi, and, er, pig's ass, with house-made bread and butter pickles whose bright crunch lightens each bite. Read more.
Try the exceptional beef tongue. The meat is poached until meltingly tender, gently smoked then sliced into supple batons. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Go on Mondays for their dinner and a movie special – two courses and an AMC movie ticket for only $28. Try the Baby Arugula salad and the Strozzapretti.
Love all the paninis and pastas Ive tried so far and the spicy salami egg sammy cant be topped!
New. They have a wide choice of vegetarian "Antipasti" and a “Carvery Brunch” featuring home baked porchetta, roastbeef and baked turkey rollatina. Try the Pasticciotto, home made pastry Read more.
Wow, this is a truly unique & wonderful little organic grocery store, my new favorite.
From the Smoked Gouda and Fig to the Gruyère and Candied Bacon, this isn't your everyday grilled cheese. Round out your meal with a refreshing cucumber-ginger lemonade and a rosemary lemon snow cone. Read more.
It's a cheese shop, a fondue restaurant, a wine bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant all in one. Split the sampler plate and get a taste of it all.
ask for Yen Ta Four noodle soup! this is as close as Thai street food you could ever get! have to admit this place makes it wayyyyy better than Wondee I.
ask for the secret Thai menu. everything you orde tell them you wan Thai style. da bomb.
Pie is ok. Crust is flaky and chicken is moist white meat but the gravy inside is like jelly. Work on the gravy!
Esca, Mario Batali's southern Italian trattoria, serves the freshest seafood dishes, like Zuppa Di Pesce, Branzino Per Due, in New York City's theatre district.
Bife Acebolado (aged grilled shell steak with onions) was AWESOME. Expect large portions with each entree.
Just like its downtown brother, you come to this Chinese hotspot for their amazing soup dumplings – get both the crab and the pork – they’re one of the best in NYC.
You can add pasta to any of the meat dishes....chicken marsala with linguine is amazing!
Get the scrambled egg with caviar with vodka cream. I dream of it. The egg is so perfectly liquid. 5/5
It's not just sushi here! Try the amazing fried chicken served with wasabi honey on the side!
After 9:30 in the bar and in the cafe ask about the $1.50 OYSTER, SHRIMP & CLAMS special...Just NOT on Saturday.
The Linguine Scampignoli in roasted garlic and tomato sauce is spectacular get the white pie everyone raves about too! A glass of Montelpuciano for a house red - fabulous meal, excellent staff
A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant and the food reflects the name. The burritos are huge and very good. Be advised as it is cash only.
if you like Enchiladas, you will love the suizas. or if fajitas, try the steak. too good
Italian snacks like arancini, veal tartare, and grilled cuttlefish, house-made pappardelle with duck ragu, dry-aged sirloin steak. Try getting steak at the Tenement Museum. Read more.
Start with a cappuccino and croissant and then go for the smoked salmon frittata with goat cheese or the pappardelle with duck ragu, shaved chocolate and orange -- a dish that sounds odd but works. Read more.
The stinging nettle tortelli is delicious! You've got to try the salted dark chocolate ice cream!
Don’t feel bad playing with your food at Caffe Storico - their whipped baccala is a fishy mash with grilled triangles and polenta that has to be scooped. # 41 on our 100 Dishes to Eat Now!
Don't miss the gourmet candy table with the designer green takeout containers on your way out.
Winner of Best Romantic Dinner in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The incredible Central Park view makes this a prime proposal spot.
Get Gastroarte's “Gazpacho Bloody Mary,” a soup-inspired ‘tail made with plum tomatoes, garlic cloves, Spanish onion, and white bread, for a taste that just can’t be wheat.
Definitely try the patatas braviolas...they are amazing. And the "warm liquid" dessert is absolutely phenomenal!! The presentation on the plates and the ambience are unique. A must to check out!
Try the Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese, Apple Sandwich - Sweet yummy goodness.
Have to say, as much as I eat out...the Lamb Bunny Chow could be the greatest thing i have ever eaten! Period!!!
Order the tasting menu with wine pairings! Try the Heirloom Tomato Sandwich, The Lobster Bolognese, The Roasted Trout and Strawberry Granita Parfait.
Try for dessert the Telepan Smore, grafam cracker ice cream, marahmallow & dark chocolate brownie.
Named after the owner and executive chef, Telepan is a culinary adventure. Order the Fois Gras, Poached Egg Open Ravioli, and the Ribeye. Finish everything off with the Strawberry Parfait.
Unlimited boozy brunch with great food and great service. And you can't forget about the welcome shot!
The brunch food is way above average, but the place has a very odd atmosphere mix of casual/ formal. If you're underdressed, or try to be funny, it's as awkward as wiping your ass with sandpaper.
Just Opened. Spanish. Taste: Roast Farm Chicken (redi curi squash. apple bacon gnocchi)that falls off the bone. There is a Tapas bar, sangria on tap, paellas and grilled Spanish black sausage. Read more.
Great wings - order them extra crispy. Waffle fries are good too with the cheese sauce on the side. It's a pretty fratty bar so good luck finding anything "healthy".
Reasonably priced ($13/avg) vegan meals - fresh, clean Asian inspired. Tofu and tempeh are cooked well!
The newest of the 3 Smith restaurants, this one is a welcome addition to the area. We love to start with the potato chips and blue cheese fondue, followed by the lobster roll or roasted chicken salad.
