Lunch is marvelous, but come for dinner: eight courses of excellent Italian-American art food off a $50 prix-fixe menu that changes daily. Read more.
Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Only a quick dash away from Met Pavilion, head straight upstairs to La Bottega to warm up with the Quattro Stagioni and a glass of Montepulciano.
Cabo Rojo is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Hands down, the best chai latte ever. The fact that they serve Balthazar scones and show surf videos only makes it better. A great place to unwind.
Can’t afford the River Café? Try this more economical option nearby, with the same jaw-dropping views of Manhattan.
Cozy and comfortable. Best biscuits around. Love the swine of the week. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
This tiny restaurant packs them in at all hours. I was especially impressed by the brunch menu, which takes familiar foods and elevates the flavors. -Maria Hines, Top Chef
Be sensible, that Cuban sandwich and fries would just go straight to your hips. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
