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Sam Pezzullo: This place stands out among some other terrific restaurants in Soho. The interior design is beautiful, and the food is great. I love the crab cakes, grilled octopus and of course, the sushi.
24 Prince St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoLita · 169 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: I love everything about this restaurant. Great location, vibe, & food. I recommend the chipotle mango & avocado cilantro margaritas, short rib arepas, camarones ceviche, and octopus tostada.
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: The space itself is super impressive and quite massive for New York City. The food is also top notch. Try as many things as possible and share, that's the only way to do it here!
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Everything is delicious. Best Ramen noodles in NYC by far. Try the Akamaru Modern with Nitamago (soft boiled egg) and a side of Bakudan (spicy paste.) You'll be glad you did.
38 E 19TH St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Must try: short rib tacos, arroz con pollo, roasted Maine lobster rice, shrimp with sizzling garlic & chili oil, and maitake mushrooms with goat cheese. All are amazing!
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: One of my favorite things about this place is how quiet it is. You'd never guess you were in NYC. Feels like Europe, and the people watching is great.
Sam Pezzullo: I admit the burger itself was delicious, but dry. It wouldn't kill them to offer or allow alternatives to the Roquefort cheese, especially when there are other cheeses on the menu. That's just stupid.
Sam Pezzullo: I love the aesthetic of this place, super modern meets retro. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Soho. Get a table downstairs if you can, the experience is a lot more impressive.
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Yes, the lamb burger is amazing. But if you are going with a large group, go all out on the suckling pig roast with grilled corn, Caesar salad, and duck fat fried potatoes. Delicious!
321 W 51st St (btwn 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 529 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: It may not be as cool as the downtown location, but its much less crowded, rarely more than a 5 minute wait, and the ramen is just as good. Perfect place for a lunch meeting.
245 Park Ave S (btwn E 19th & E 20th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Flatiron District · 63 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Interesting twists on traditional sushi, adding a Latin spice. Go for the Samba Park roll (spicy lobster w. red curry) and the Sasa Handroll (shrimp w. shishito peppers and cilantro)
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Best pizza in Manhattan as far as I'm concerned! Must try the vodka sauce pizza, and the broccoli-rabe and sausage pizza! Also try the Rubirosa salad and stuffed artichokes as an appetizer.
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Love everything about this place! The food, the atmosphere, the service. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Also, indulge in the dark chocolate ganache cake pops!
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: The kind of place you go to for the scene, and the ambiance, which is terrific. It's a total throwback. The food is good, but not great. Try the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka & the Caesar Salad alla ZZ.
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: I love everything about this place. Beautifully designed, and very Parisian. My favorites from the menu are the frisée salad, homemade garlic sausage, pumpkin risotto, and the pork loin.
6 Bond St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NoHo · 221 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Some of the best Asian food I've had in NYC. Try the big eye tuna tartare, red snapper ceviche tacos, sesame shrimp roll, and softshell crab roll. Accompany with the jalapeño margarita. Life changing.
540 9th Ave (btwn W 39th & W 40th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Garment District · 201 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Although I felt like I was cheating on Ippudo, I was thrilled with this less crowded, less expensive alternative near my office. The ramen is also delicious. The spicy "Lava Men" is my favorite!
Sam Pezzullo: The atmosphere is glamorous & unique, especially for Manhattan. Feels more like Vegas or L.A. I suggest ordering a bunch of stuff to share, especially the pork dumplings, glazed ribs, and fried rice!
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Marcus Samuelsson hit a grand slam. The ambiance is terrific; like a contemporary speakeasy. The food is even better. Try the mac & greens, crayfish grits, red caesar, and the dirty rice & shrimp!
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Was surprisingly impressed with this place. The downstairs area is great for a private party, and the food was good. They served some of the best shrimp cocktail I've ever had.
Sam Pezzullo: A wonderful dining experience. The specialty cocktails are great, my favorite is the Lea Christine. Definitely order the burrata on toast as an appetizer, it's unbelievable.
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: Best to go with a large group so you can order as much as possible. Everything is delicious! My favorites are the lamb meatballs, patatas bravas, and the tortilla.
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: The perfect atmosphere for brunch, and the food is delicious! The "gobble-cado" sandwich is one of my favorites. The cheddar jalapeño grits are a must have.
407 W 14th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 25 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: One of the most beautiful restaurants I've been to in NYC. The bar is super impressive and the food is terrific. Try the butter lettuce salad and brussel sprouts. The bread is also amazing!
194 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince St & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 172 tips and reviews
Sam Pezzullo: One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in Manhattan. Great atmosphere, the perfect combination of rustic and modern. The food is exceptional. My favorites are the buratta and the skate.