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The City's Best Dinners
al di là is one of The City's Best Dinners.

1. al di là

8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is one of our favorite restaurants in all five boroughs. We’ve waxed poetic before, but forgot to mention the White Salad and the Faro Salad, both hidden gems.

Del Posto is one of The City's Best Dinners.

2. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The Prix Fixe Lunch menu for $39 is an amazing deal. Try the Lobster Salad, the Gnocchi and the Chocolate Ricotta Tortino.

Buddakan is one of The City's Best Dinners.

3. Buddakan

9.1
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome décor and architecture! And it doesn’t outshine the food! Try the chili rock shrimp, Mongolian lamb chops and lobster fried rice. It’s easy to overdo it here.

Marea is one of The City's Best Dinners.

4. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Stunning setting for this great seafood themed restaurant right on Central Park South. Our picks? The octopus fusilli, dover sole or veal ravioli are all delicious

Prime Meats is one of The City's Best Dinners.

5. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a seat at the bar or in the small outside space. Then order up a WeissWurst, Landjager, Pork Schnitzel and The Prime Meats Burger with Bacon.

wd~50 is one of The City's Best Dinners.

6. wd~50

50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Molecular Gastronomy at its finest! Order the tasting menu without wine pairings; otherwise half way through you won’t remember what you’ve eaten.

The Odeon is one of The City's Best Dinners.

7. The Odeon

8.8
145 W Broadway (at Thomas St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 219 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Nothing is more classically New York than this Tribeca institution! You can’t go wrong with a Martini and the Steak Frites with Sauteed Spinach.

Thalassa is one of The City's Best Dinners.

8. Thalassa

7.6
179 Franklin St (Btw Hudson St. And Greenwich St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Tribeca · 35 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A spacious Mediterranean restaurant that’s perfect for a date or a group outing. Do not pass on the Octapodi, the Tartare Trio or the Lamb Shank.

The Lion is one of The City's Best Dinners.

9. The Lion

62 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 100 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Once you get a reservation, you’ll be treated to a fun and interesting dining experience. Get a custom cocktail and then have the ‘Special Blend’ Burger or the Delmonico Steak!

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of The City's Best Dinners.

10. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.8
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant. Once you get a table have the Tripe “Alla Parmigiana”, Beef Cheek Ravioli and then ‘Brasato Al Barolo.”

The Waverly Inn is one of The City's Best Dinners.

11. The Waverly Inn

8.7
16 Bank St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Phenomenal ambiance and food – you might be enjoying dinner next to a celeb or a fashion editor. We recommend the Braised Rabbit or the Roasted Amish Chicken.

Strip House is one of The City's Best Dinners.

12. Strip House

8.8
13 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Greenwich Village · 176 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A very swanky Steak House - we love the old school bordello feel, almost as much as we love the Bacon Strip, Goose Fat Potatoes and Black Truffle Creamed Spinach.

Il Cantinori is one of The City's Best Dinners.

13. Il Cantinori

8.7
32 E 10th St (btwn Broadway & University), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 44 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great place for a special celebration or a romantic night out to enjoy some of the best Italian food in the city – get the Veal Chop or the Ravioli with Lamb & Goat Cheese.

14. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Once seated and you’re in the mood for something light, we’d have no qualms about just having the Roasted Beet Salad and a glass of white wine. Or....you can just get the burger.

Little Owl is one of The City's Best Dinners.

15. Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Make reservations!! Meatball Sliders…that’s all we need to say. The Goat Cheese Gnocchi are excellent and we love the Beignets!

Balthazar is one of The City's Best Dinners.

16. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You really can’t go wrong in this classic French bistro transplanted in SoHo. Reservations are definitely a must as the restaurant is typically packed at all hours of the day.

Gilt is one of The City's Best Dinners.

17. Gilt

455 Madison Ave (at 50th St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Before dinner, have a drink on the patio and take in the views of the beautiful Palace Hotel. Dine on the Foie Gras, Cobia and the Blood Orange Sponge Cake.

Adour is one of The City's Best Dinners.

18. Adour

2 E 55th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Experience a classy French oasis set inside the gorgeous St. Regis hotel and enjoy a spectacular meal – splurge on the divine tasting menu and get the wine pairings.

BLT Steak is one of The City's Best Dinners.

19. BLT Steak

106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Seemingly offering it all – posh ambiance, friendly service and delicious food. Don’t skip the namesake steak or overlook the complimentary bread – the popover bread is truly magical.

20. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the most delicious menus in town, the French onion soup dumplings are an absolute must.

Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春 is one of The City's Best Dinners.

21. Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春

7.4
24 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 226 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: 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.

Les Halles is one of The City's Best Dinners.

22. Les Halles

15 John St (btwn Broadway & Nassau St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Financial District · 149 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Just as good as it’s uptown sister and their delivery service is amazing – the steak au poivre with french fries arrive as good as if it was table service.

Craft is one of The City's Best Dinners.

23. Craft

9.0
43 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 126 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Treat yourself and your date to one of the best romantic dinners in town! We’re dying over the Hamachi & Blood Orange, Foie Gras & Banana and Beef Short Rib.

La Silhouette is one of The City's Best Dinners.

24. La Silhouette

362 W 53rd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sally and Tito will greet you with a huge smile and make sure you leave with just as huge a smile. Get the Slow-Poached Egg, Scallops, Filet & Short Rib and the Popcorn Crème Brulee!

25. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Solid American cuisine with reasonable prices. If you like such staples as mac & cheese, braised short ribs and chicken pot pie, this is your kind of place.

Gramercy Tavern is one of The City's Best Dinners.

26. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the best in New York. Don’t have a reservation? Eat in the bar area and enjoy the same standout service as in the dining room. We love the Sea Bass and the Pasture Raised Chicken.

Esca is one of The City's Best Dinners.

27. Esca

402 W 43rd St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 106 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here for a superb pre-theater dinner. Start with the Crudo Tasting followed by the Spaghetti Neri. Or go all out and get the Tasting Menu with the Extra Crudo.

Bouley is one of The City's Best Dinners.

28. Bouley

163 Duane St (Hudson St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 121 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Looking for a romantic evening? Skip One If By Land, Two If By Sea and head to Bouley. The food is outstanding & the restaurant’s new location & make it the ultimate destination for an intimate dinner